Santa Cruz woman sentenced to prison in vehicular manslaughter case
A 39-year-old Santa Cruz woman was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday after she drove into a man operating an electric wheelchair and left him dying on the side...
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Morgan Hill motoryclist killed in Santa Cruz County crash
A 29-year-old Morgan Hill man died of his injuries after crashing a motorcycle exiting Highway 1 in Watsonville.
Up to $5,000 reward offered in double dog poisoning in Santa Cruz County
When two family dogs died suddenly after convulsing and foaming at the mouth the week before Halloween, Santa Cruz County Animal Control officers grew suspicious of foul play.
Trial opens in string of Santa Cruz shootings case
"You're going to see how the defendant's priorities crashed violently into the lives of everyday citizens and business owners who were just going about their days, enjoying summertime in Santa...
San Jose man pleads to Santa Cruz County underage sex and drugs case
Michael Russell, 24, pleaded no contest to charges of furnishing drugs and conducting sexual relations with a Santa Cruz County minor.
Santa Cruz police investigating fatal downtown stabbing
Police are investigating an early Monday stabbing, Santa Cruz's first homicide of the year.
Federal regulator issues warning for Santa Cruz-based Onewheel
A national consumer safety watchdog panel issued a public warning this week urging users to immediately stop using a Santa Cruz-produced electric skateboard.
Judge sentences Santa Cruz BLM art vandals
"I hope that restorative justice sets you free I wish you both an opportunity to shut away the hurt and the hate that lives inside your bones and get to...
Santa Cruz judge to weigh land dispute involving singer Jackson Browne
Browne’s neighbors, Christopher Wheeler and Sarah Claus, are suing the singer-songwriter for preventing their use of Browne’s driveway, alleging an easement on the access road is the only way the...
Viral video of Santa Cruz children’s forced custody removal shines light on larger regulatory concerns
"You mean to tell me that the road to reunification begins with violence," Marcela Garcia said. "Whatever led to them being there with a court order is just noise. We...