Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Aug. 18The Pine Fire in Santa Cruz, California, is currently uncontained and has an unknown cause.
Breaking: Vick Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Oct. 18A new wildfire named Vick has emerged in Santa Cruz County, California, with no current information on containment or cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Aug. 29A new wildfire named Empire was reported in Santa Cruz County, California, with ongoing investigations regarding its cause and containment efforts.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Sep. 1A new wildfire named the Oak Fire was reported in Santa Cruz County, California, whose cause is still under investigation.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Oct. 27A new wildfire named Chaparral Rd Boulder Creek was reported in Santa Cruz County, California, with no containment data or cause known yet.
Breaking: Valencia Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Sep. 17A new wildfire named Valencia was reported in Santa Cruz County with an undetermined cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Aug. 18The Pine Fire in Santa Cruz, California, is currently uncontained and has an unknown cause.
Breaking: Vick Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Oct. 18A new wildfire named Vick has emerged in Santa Cruz County, California, with no current information on containment or cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Aug. 29A new wildfire named Empire was reported in Santa Cruz County, California, with ongoing investigations regarding its cause and containment efforts.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Sep. 1A new wildfire named the Oak Fire was reported in Santa Cruz County, California, whose cause is still under investigation.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on Oct. 27A new wildfire named Chaparral Rd Boulder Creek was reported in Santa Cruz County, California, with no containment data or cause known yet.
Breaking: Valencia Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Sep. 17A new wildfire named Valencia was reported in Santa Cruz County with an undetermined cause.
Update: Flash flood warning for Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties Thursday morningFlash flood warning issued for Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties due to heavy rainfall, urging caution and alternate routes.
Griggs: The wharves of Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz County's natural resources spurred early immigrant industry but faced transportation challenges.Shipping was favored over railroads for exporting lumber and lime, resulting in a rich history of wharves.
Griggs: The wharves of Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz County's early economy revolved around natural resources, with transportation challenges leading to the establishment of wharves despite their vulnerability to storms.
Griggs: The wharves of Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz County's natural resources spurred early immigrant industry but faced transportation challenges.Shipping was favored over railroads for exporting lumber and lime, resulting in a rich history of wharves.
Griggs: The wharves of Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz County's early economy revolved around natural resources, with transportation challenges leading to the establishment of wharves despite their vulnerability to storms.
Santa Cruz County Fair manager announces resignationZeke Fraser resigned as CEO/Fair Manager of the Santa Cruz County Fair for health and personal reasons, effective February 2.
Person dies after being trapped by debris at Santa Cruz County beachHigh surf conditions led to a tragic incident resulting in a death at Sunset State Beach.Warnings about dangerous waves were issued before the fatal accident and wharf collapse.
The California sheriff has firmly rebuffed the county's latest immigration policy. Now what?The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has clashed with Sheriff Kelly Martinez over immigration cooperation policies in jails.
fromSFGATE2 months agoTornado touches down near Calif. mall, flipping cars and injuring 3A rare tornado in Santa Cruz County caused injuries and significant damage, highlighting the unexpected nature of severe weather events in California.
Ex-Treasurer in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 MillionElizabeth Gutfahr embezzled $38 million from public funds, undermining her role as county treasurer and could face up to 35 years in prison.
Former treasurer in Arizona admits to embezzling $38M over a decadeElizabeth Gutfahr embezzled over $38 million as Santa Cruz County treasurer through illegal wire transfers, leading to her guilty plea.
Ex-Treasurer in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 MillionElizabeth Gutfahr embezzled $38 million from public funds, undermining her role as county treasurer and could face up to 35 years in prison.
Former treasurer in Arizona admits to embezzling $38M over a decadeElizabeth Gutfahr embezzled over $38 million as Santa Cruz County treasurer through illegal wire transfers, leading to her guilty plea.
Unidentified body recovered near Santa Cruz County beachAn unresponsive body was retrieved from the ocean near Davenport Beach; the death is not considered suspicious.
West Valley high school district gets federal grant for students affected by landslideThe Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District received a $92,880 grant to support students affected by a landslide, facilitating their transportation to school.
Public notice begins for Santa Cruz County housing site for sexually violent predatorEfforts to house a sexually violent predator in Aptos face public opposition despite proposed safety measures.
Trial set to start to determine detention extension for Maddy Middleton's killerAdrian Gonzalez's trial for potential release raises public safety concerns due to his past offenses against Madyson Middleton.
Dead person pulled from surf at Davenport beachA deceased man was recovered from Davenport Landing Beach after being spotted in the surf.
'A danger to the public': Underage sex, drug charges nearly doubled in Santa Cruz County man's criminal caseLuis Alberto Salas poses a significant threat to public safety by allegedly exposing minors to drugs and sexual exploitation.
Public notice begins for Santa Cruz County housing site for sexually violent predatorEfforts to house a sexually violent predator in Aptos face public opposition despite proposed safety measures.
Trial set to start to determine detention extension for Maddy Middleton's killerAdrian Gonzalez's trial for potential release raises public safety concerns due to his past offenses against Madyson Middleton.
Dead person pulled from surf at Davenport beachA deceased man was recovered from Davenport Landing Beach after being spotted in the surf.
'A danger to the public': Underage sex, drug charges nearly doubled in Santa Cruz County man's criminal caseLuis Alberto Salas poses a significant threat to public safety by allegedly exposing minors to drugs and sexual exploitation.
Bat in Santa Cruz County tests positive for rabiesRabies is a serious viral disease; vaccination is key for prevention, especially for pets after exposure to wild animals.
Elementary school closed as norovirus spreads in Santa Cruz CountyNorovirus outbreak at Valencia Elementary led to school closure to prevent further spread.Parents support the closure due to health concerns and low attendance.
Health officials working to contain Shigella outbreak in Santa Cruz CountyShigella outbreak affecting homeless individuals in Santa Cruz CountyPreventive measures include frequent hand-washing
Health officials working to contain Shigella outbreak in Santa Cruz CountyShigellosis outbreak in Santa Cruz impacting homeless individualsPreventive measures against Shigella include handwashing
Syphilis outbreak reported in Santa Cruz CountySyphilis outbreak in Santa Cruz County, mainly among the homeless populationShortage of Bicillin L-A complicates treatment of syphilis
Bat in Santa Cruz County tests positive for rabiesRabies is a serious viral disease; vaccination is key for prevention, especially for pets after exposure to wild animals.
Elementary school closed as norovirus spreads in Santa Cruz CountyNorovirus outbreak at Valencia Elementary led to school closure to prevent further spread.Parents support the closure due to health concerns and low attendance.
Health officials working to contain Shigella outbreak in Santa Cruz CountyShigella outbreak affecting homeless individuals in Santa Cruz CountyPreventive measures include frequent hand-washing
Health officials working to contain Shigella outbreak in Santa Cruz CountyShigellosis outbreak in Santa Cruz impacting homeless individualsPreventive measures against Shigella include handwashing
Syphilis outbreak reported in Santa Cruz CountySyphilis outbreak in Santa Cruz County, mainly among the homeless populationShortage of Bicillin L-A complicates treatment of syphilis
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Santa Cruz County on March 27The Locatelli prescribed burn in Santa Cruz County aims to prevent wildfires through controlled land burning.
Theobald Lengyel Convicted In December Murder of Girlfriend Alyx Herrmann, Which Was Captured on TapeThe jury found Theobald Lengyel guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of his girlfriend, Alice Herrmann, influenced by evidence and testimonies.
2023 winter storms force first drop in Santa Cruz County crop values in 4 yearsHigh-intensity winter storms in 2023 led to the first decline in Santa Cruz agricultural crop values in four years.Strawberry production declined by over $35 million due to storm damage.
2023 winter storms force first drop in Santa Cruz County crop values in 4 yearsAgricultural sector in Santa Cruz County faced significant losses due to storms in 2023, marking the first drop in crop values in four years.
2023 winter storms force first drop in Santa Cruz County crop values in 4 yearsHigh-intensity winter storms in 2023 led to the first decline in Santa Cruz agricultural crop values in four years.Strawberry production declined by over $35 million due to storm damage.
2023 winter storms force first drop in Santa Cruz County crop values in 4 yearsAgricultural sector in Santa Cruz County faced significant losses due to storms in 2023, marking the first drop in crop values in four years.
Statewide 'Operation Sticky Fingers' cannabis retail theft case lands in Santa Cruz CountyCoordinated cannabis retail thefts in California resulted in a major law enforcement operation, arresting 22 individuals across nine months affecting multiple counties.
Highway 9 crash near Ben Lomond closes roadwayState Highway 9 near Ben Lomond will be closed due to a vehicle crash into a power pole, with a detour in place.
Shigella cases continue to grow in Santa Cruz CountyShigellosis outbreak in Santa Cruz County with 37 confirmed cases, affecting homeless individuals.Transmission occurs due to lack of hand washing facilities and clean toilets, facilitating the bacteria to spread easily.
Santa Cruz County seeing uptick in sharks this summerShark activity increasing in Santa Cruz County due to changes in migrational habits.