Questions surround rescue of young sailors from Santa Cruz Harbor
Witnesses agonized for what seemed an eternity as the forecast swells flipped a dozen young yachters into the frigid waters of Santa Cruz harbor.
Witnesses agonized for what seemed an eternity as the forecast swells flipped a dozen young yachters into the frigid waters of Santa Cruz harbor.
12 children rescued from Santa Cruz harbor after large waves capsize multiple sailboats
12 children were rescued from the waters outside the Santa Cruz harbor Sunday after the small sailboats they were in began to capsize as large ocean swells pounded the coast.
12 children were rescued from the waters outside the Santa Cruz harbor Sunday after the small sailboats they were in began to capsize as large ocean swells pounded the coast.
Cal Fire declares CZU Lightning Complex Fire extinguished
Cal Fire announced Monday that the CZU Lighting Complex fires that burned over 135 square miles in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties has been fully contained.
Cal Fire announced Monday that the CZU Lighting Complex fires that burned over 135 square miles in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties has been fully contained.
Santa Cruz Co. homicide suspect arrested in 25-year-old cold case
Authorities said forensic evidence helped them link John Laroche to the 1995 killing of Gloria Hassemer in Watsonville.
Authorities said forensic evidence helped them link John Laroche to the 1995 killing of Gloria Hassemer in Watsonville.
82 contract COVID-19 at Capitola nursing facility
Pacific Coast Manor said Thursday that 48 residents and 34 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March.
Pacific Coast Manor said Thursday that 48 residents and 34 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March.
Stolen Bigfoot statue found along road in Santa Cruz County
“He was a little banged up but will be returned to his rightful place at the Bigfoot Discovery Museum."
“He was a little banged up but will be returned to his rightful place at the Bigfoot Discovery Museum."
Nonprofit offers wildfire victims free photo shoots to create new memories
A nonprofit is helping survivors of Northern California fires by offering free family photo shoots.
A nonprofit is helping survivors of Northern California fires by offering free family photo shoots.
Bigfoot missing: Sheriff's office reports statues stolen from museum
"Keep your eyes peeled for Bigfoot!" Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office warned on their Facebook page Wednesday.
"Keep your eyes peeled for Bigfoot!" Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office warned on their Facebook page Wednesday.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk could be 1st amusement park in California to reopen
They'll also have to restrict visitors to people who live in Santa Cruz County.
They'll also have to restrict visitors to people who live in Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County supervisors pass CZU Fire debris cleanup ordinance
County supervisors unanimously passed a debris cleanup ordinance that establishes government and private programs to help residents clear hazardous ash and soil before rebuilding their property.
County supervisors unanimously passed a debris cleanup ordinance that establishes government and private programs to help residents clear hazardous ash and soil before rebuilding their property.
Federal contractors dispose of toxic materials in CZU fire debris removal
Federal contractors are half way through the first phase of removing debris from areas in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties scorched by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
Federal contractors are half way through the first phase of removing debris from areas in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties scorched by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Online map available for CZU Lighting Complex Fire debris removal
Residents with property losses or damage are advised to verify that their address is included in the map.
Residents with property losses or damage are advised to verify that their address is included in the map.
Santa Cruz County breweries collaborate on beer for a good cause
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico released a similar fundraiser beer after the 2018 Camp Fire.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico released a similar fundraiser beer after the 2018 Camp Fire.
CZU Lightning Complex Fire is 100% contained, but not controlled
After more than a month of burning, Cal Fire officials announced Tuesday evening that the CZU Lightning Complex incident is 100% contained. However, officials were quick to point out, that does not necessarily mean controlled.
After more than a month of burning, Cal Fire officials announced Tuesday evening that the CZU Lightning Complex incident is 100% contained. However, officials were quick to point out, that does not necessarily mean controlled.
Santa Cruz County correctional officer suspected of sexual relationship with inmate arrested
Correctional Officer Jessica Smith, 31, was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with an inmate, assault by a public officer and unauthorized computer access, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
Correctional Officer Jessica Smith, 31, was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with an inmate, assault by a public officer and unauthorized computer access, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
CZU Lighting Complex Fire 64 percent contained
As of Saturday night, the fire has destroyed 925 residences and 90 residences have sustained damage.
As of Saturday night, the fire has destroyed 925 residences and 90 residences have sustained damage.
Santa Cruz County correctional officer arrested for having sex with inmate
Correctional Officer Jessica Smith was arrested and booked into the Main Jail.
Correctional Officer Jessica Smith was arrested and booked into the Main Jail.
CZU fire more destructive than 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
At last check, the fire has destroyed more than 925 homes. Past and present Santa Cruz County Supervisors are not surprised the numbers rival that of the Loma Prieta earthquake and like the earthquake, rebuilding could take years.
At last check, the fire has destroyed more than 925 homes. Past and present Santa Cruz County Supervisors are not surprised the numbers rival that of the Loma Prieta earthquake and like the earthquake, rebuilding could take years.
National Guard arrives to help firefighters battle CZU Lightning Complex Fire
"We have a number of guard crews that have been on year-round and have been trained and divvied out to specific units of Cal Fire to do fuel mitigation work and reduce the fuels," Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said during a Monday morning update on Twitter.
"We have a number of guard crews that have been on year-round and have been trained and divvied out to specific units of Cal Fire to do fuel mitigation work and reduce the fuels," Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said during a Monday morning update on Twitter.