Pair of 17-year-olds arrested after shooting near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz police on Tuesday announced the arrests of two 17-year-olds following a shooting that occurred near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk the night before.
Santa Cruz police on Tuesday announced the arrests of two 17-year-olds following a shooting that occurred near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk the night before.
Santa Cruz lifeguard recalls heroic rescue in new statement
The 16-year-old lifeguard who helped save a boy from dangerous waters at a Santa Cruz beach over the weekend issues a statement where he describes the volatile conditions during the rescue.
The 16-year-old lifeguard who helped save a boy from dangerous waters at a Santa Cruz beach over the weekend issues a statement where he describes the volatile conditions during the rescue.
Trump publicly invites heroic Santa Cruz lifeguard to White House
President Donald Trump on Tuesday publicly invited a 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard to the White House, days after the teen saved a young boy's life from intense waves caught on camera and witnessed around the world.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday publicly invited a 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard to the White House, days after the teen saved a young boy's life from intense waves caught on camera and witnessed around the world.
Heroic Santa Cruz lifeguard rescue of young boy
A rescue caught on camera unfolded at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz after sudden heavy surf threatened a boy in the water.
A rescue caught on camera unfolded at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz after sudden heavy surf threatened a boy in the water.
Santa Cruz police investigating possibly gang-related shooting
No victims were found at the scene, though investigators “collected multiple pieces of evidence."
No victims were found at the scene, though investigators “collected multiple pieces of evidence."
Six injured in Santa Cruz County beach bluff rescue
The Santa Cruz County Fire Department said that six people were injured Saturday night after their rope snapped climbing the Davenport Beach cliffs, causing three to fall up to 40 feet while the rest were stranded partway up.
The Santa Cruz County Fire Department said that six people were injured Saturday night after their rope snapped climbing the Davenport Beach cliffs, causing three to fall up to 40 feet while the rest were stranded partway up.
Six injured in Davenport Beach cliff rescue
Fire crews rescued six people in Santa Cruz County Saturday night after the group was climbing the bluffs of Davenport Beach and their rope failed.
Fire crews rescued six people in Santa Cruz County Saturday night after the group was climbing the bluffs of Davenport Beach and their rope failed.
Two people rescued after being swept by the tide at Bonny Doon Beach
Two people were swept out to sea Wednesday afternoon on June 10 while they were sleeping. Cal Fire had eight rescue swimmers working together to retrieve the pair from the water.
Two people were swept out to sea Wednesday afternoon on June 10 while they were sleeping. Cal Fire had eight rescue swimmers working together to retrieve the pair from the water.
2 Fremont friends ID'd after being swept out to sea while sleeping
The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon.
The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon.
Oliver Tree death: Fans pour out support for Santa Cruz artist
Santa Cruz indie artist Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday morning when two helicopters collided in Brazil.
Santa Cruz indie artist Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday morning when two helicopters collided in Brazil.
Man dies after falling from cliff near Bonny Doon Beach
A man died early on Saturday morning after falling from a cliff near Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County.
A man died early on Saturday morning after falling from a cliff near Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County.
Vehicle plummets over cliff in Santa Cruz County, 1 person in critical condition
One person is in critical condition after a vehicle went over a cliff in Santa Cruz County on Monday.
One person is in critical condition after a vehicle went over a cliff in Santa Cruz County on Monday.
Santa Cruz celebrates reopening of iconic wharf destroyed in 2024 storm
A 150-foot section of the Santa Cruz Wharf, which sank to the bottom of the sea during the storm in December 2024, has been rebuilt and is now once again open to the public.
A 150-foot section of the Santa Cruz Wharf, which sank to the bottom of the sea during the storm in December 2024, has been rebuilt and is now once again open to the public.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides closed due to power outage
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday after a power outage.
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday after a power outage.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.
Video: Mountain lion released to Santa Cruz mountains
The young mountain lion seen wandering in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco is back in the wild.
The young mountain lion seen wandering in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco is back in the wild.
Woman killed in suspected shark attack in Monterey Bay died 'doing what she loved'
Officials made the discovery on Saturday, saying the body of the 55-year-old woman was found in the ocean south of Davenport Beach in Santa Cruz County.
Officials made the discovery on Saturday, saying the body of the 55-year-old woman was found in the ocean south of Davenport Beach in Santa Cruz County.
Woman found dead on beach at Wilder Ranch State Park
Authorities were working to determine if the woman’s death was related to a swimmer who was reported missing near Pacific Grove last week.
Authorities were working to determine if the woman’s death was related to a swimmer who was reported missing near Pacific Grove last week.
114 mph winds damage, close historic Lick Observatory
Winds gusting up to 114 mph tore through the skies on Christmas, tearing off half the shutter on a dome atop Lick Observatory, according to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Winds gusting up to 114 mph tore through the skies on Christmas, tearing off half the shutter on a dome atop Lick Observatory, according to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
High winds damage boats at Santa Cruz harbor
About a dozen catamarans at Santa Cruz Harbor were damaged by the wind overnight, officials say.
About a dozen catamarans at Santa Cruz Harbor were damaged by the wind overnight, officials say.