Surfboard-stealing otter not taking the 'bait' as wildlife officials try to catch her
Wildlife officials are trying to capture the otter using what appears to be a "bait" surfboard, but she's outsmarted them so far.
Wildlife experts seek to capture 'surfing' Santa Cruz sea otter, deemed public safety risk
Efforts were underway to capture a sea otter repeatedly seen taking over surfboards and kayaks off Santa Cruz, after wildlife experts deemed the animal presented an increasing public safety risk.
Sea otter seen taking over surfboards off Santa Cruz being closely monitored
A "surfing" sea otter, that gained much attention on social media last month for taking over people’s surfboards off Santa Cruz, was being closely monitored by state wildlife officials.
More than 700 flooding victims in Monterey, Santa Cruz counties file legal claims
More than 700 victims of flooding in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties have filed initial claims against government agencies responsible for flood control. This is the first step before an actual lawsuit can be filed.
Driver arrested after using bear spray on motorist: Santa Cruz sheriff
Police arrested a woman who had allegedly doused another driver with bear spray in a video that circulated on social media, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
Santa Cruz becomes most expensive California county for rent
San Francisco is no longer the most expensive California county for renters, according to a recent national report.
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.