Shooting investigation underway in Ben Lomond
Authorities are asking people to avoid the area, where an investigation was underway as of 4 p.m.
DNA leads to arrest in Santa Cruz skateboard attack
Officers arrested Daniel Keough Wednesday in connection with the alleged assault, which occurred last September. On Sept. 5, officers responded to the Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. to a report of an Elks Lodge member who was attacked with a skateboard.
Brothers, employees behind slaying of Santa Cruz tech exec, officials say
On Tuesday, deputies announced that several people were arrested for their alleged roles in the homicide of Tushar Atre, 50. A source told WJBK that one of the suspects was captured in Michigan.
Santa Cruz Co. officials discuss arrests in murder of tech exec
Santa Cruz County officials held a press conference to update recent developments in the case on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Arrests made in homicide of Santa Cruz tech exec
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office assisted law enforcement officers with the Santa Cruz Police Department in executing a search warrant for the unnamed suspect.
Great white shark fatally attacked surfer off Santa Cruz coast, forensic scientists confirm
On Tuesday, California State Parks, the California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Long Beach State University’s Shark Lab revealed the new details into Ben Kelly's death.
Surfer, 26, killed in Santa Cruz County attack remembered as gifted craftsman
As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.
Surfer killed in shark attack off Santa Cruz coast, first fatal incident in state in over eight years
California State Parks has since closed Manresa State Beach.
Last deadly shark attack was eight years ago in 2012
Greg Liggins reports.
26-year-old man killed by shark off Santa Cruz coast
Officials say the victim, who has not been formally identified, was surfing at the time and was declared dead at the scene.
10-mile pursuit ends in arrest of Santa Cruz carjacking suspect
The vehicle was seen traveling at a high rate of speed about 10:18 p.m. by Santa Cruz officers, who learned the car had been reported stolen earlier in the day.
Santa Cruz beaches reopen, social distancing remains enforced
Santa Cruz County reopened its beaches, parks, open spaces and the Santa Cruz Wharf to the public Thursday at midnight after they were closed in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic last week.
Santa Cruz County reports first COVID-19 death
The victim, who died Saturday, was a man in his early 70s who had an underlying health condition and was hospitalized March 19 with symptoms that included fever and shortness of breath.
Santa Cruz County urges people to avoid gatherings at beaches
Santa Cruz County calls on residents to avoid gatherings at beaches during the coronavirus shelter in place order.
New coronavirus cases arise in Santa Clara County, San Francisco
Santa Clara has had two coronavirus-related deaths and 48 hospitalizations to date.
Former Grand Princess passenger in Santa Cruz County tests positive for coronavirus
Test results on Friday night confirmed the diagnosis, county Public Health Division officials announced Saturday morning.
Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff releases new details in kidnapping, murder of tech exec
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office released new information on Wednesday in the kidnapping and killing of a tech executive last year.
1-year-old girl kidnapped in Santa Cruz released, father in police custody
Mila was taken in the area of Front and Second streets.
Driver uninjured after sliding off snowy road in Santa Cruz Mountains
Snow in the Santa Cruz Mountains caused a driver to slide off a road Thursday morning.
Man swept into ocean by giant wave at Bonny Doon Beach, rescued
A man was swept into the Ocean at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County before being rescued by officials amid a high-surf warning with 20-20 foot waves expected.