San Jose man drives off road into Pacific Ocean, arrested for DUI
A San Jose man was arrested in Santa Cruz early Sunday morning after driving his car off the road and into the Pacific Ocean, announced the California Highway Patrol.
Community invited to submit names for new Capitola Jade Street playground
The City of Capitola is seeking out name ideas for the official name of a new, accessible playground at Jade Street Park.
Father dies after trying to rescue son from water at Santa Cruz beach, family says
The family of a man who died after trying to save his son from strong currents at a Santa Cruz beach, is preparing to lay him to rest.
Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
2 injured in early morning crash, car hits San Mateo County house
A crash in El Granada sent a car careening off the highway, smashing through a fence and hitting a house, injuring two occupants of the car Saturday, a Cal Fire spokeswoman said.
Man hospitalized after attempting to rescue child from water at Santa Cruz beach
Multiple agencies were dispatched to a beach in Santa Cruz County on Monday evening after two men entered the water to rescue a child, Cal Fire said on Twitter.
Memorial Day holiday marks reopening of Seacliff State Beach
Memorial Day Weekend marks the first time residents can use all-day amenities at Seacliff State Beach following extensive storm damage.
Driver dies when car goes over cliff on Highway 1 near Scotts Creek Bridge
A 29-year-old man driving on state Highway 1 was killed when his car went over a cliff and tumbled into the Pacific Ocean near Davenport, in Santa Cruz County, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.
Closures on Hwy 17 as Caltrans completes wildlife undercrossing at Laurel Curve
About 65,000 cars travel Highway 17 each day, and Laurel Curve is one of the deadliest sections for wildlife on the highway. Between 2012 and 2017, nearly 350 animals were killed in collisions with moving vehicles.
The Cats restaurant in Los Gatos relaunching under new ownership
The building was originally opened in 1896 as a roadhouse, and then it became The Cats in 1967. The new owner says he wants to keep things the same, all while bringing a freshness to the restaurant and its menu.
Ex-Stanford preschool teacher jailed for suspicion of murder
A preschool teacher on the Stanford campus was arrested during naptime for the alleged murder of another man.
Preschool teacher, friend arrested in Santa Cruz County killing
A Children's Center of the Stanford Community preschool teacher was arrested this week in connection with the death of 24-year-Old Oliver Waterfall in Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz fire captain dies after 2-year-long fight against cancer
Fire Capt. Brian Tracy with the Santa Cruz Fire Department has died from brain cancer, officials said.
Victim identified in 1998 Santa Cruz County murder
The victim of a 1998 murder in Santa Cruz County has finally been identified by authorities.
Family friend speaks about freeway shooting that took 5-year-old girl's life
The family was heading to a birthday celebration on southbound I-880 near the Dixon Landing exit when gun shots rang out. Ashley, who has known Eliyanah’s mother for nearly a decade, says the family is devastated.
Half Moon Bay group extends help to Pajaro evacuees after recent tragedies
A bus which provides mental health services to farmworkers arrived at an evacuation center from the flooding in Pajaro — where people were evacuated nearly a month ago after a levee burst. The bus is based in Half Moon Bay, which also recently suffered tragedy with a mass shooting.
Golden retriever puppy found stuffed in trash bag in Santa Cruz: sheriff
A golden retriever mixed puppy was found stuffed in a trash bag on the side of a road in Santa Cruz a few weeks ago. The puppy looked severely injured and underweight, officials said.
Highway 17 temporarily shut near Scotts Valley
Both directions of Highway 17 were temporarily closed near Scotts Valley on Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Historic pier in Seacliff State Beach will be demolished
The pier in Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz County will be torn down after heavy winds and waves damaged the nearly 100-year-old landmark.
Historic pier in Santa Cruz County slated to be demolished
The Seacliff Pier in Santa Cruz County will be torn down after heavy winds and waves damaged the nearly 100-year-old landmark. The demolition process will take six weeks and there are no current plans to replace it.