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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pajaro Valley flood victims in desperate need of help
The flood waters in the Pajaro Valley, just outside of Watsonville have receded. But people who were forced to evacuate are concerned about what's ahead.
The flood waters in the Pajaro Valley, just outside of Watsonville have receded. But people who were forced to evacuate are concerned about what's ahead.
Scientists, political leaders explore alternatives to disaster readiness
Insurance executives, coastal scientists and political leaders look to creating insurance policies to protect natural barriers to floods and other disasters.
Insurance executives, coastal scientists and political leaders look to creating insurance policies to protect natural barriers to floods and other disasters.
Monterey County flooding: progress made along Pajaro River
The effort to fix the levee along the Pajaro River is making progress, but Highway 1 remains closed.
The effort to fix the levee along the Pajaro River is making progress, but Highway 1 remains closed.
Man catches carp in flooded Watsonville road
The water was so high because of rains in Watsonville that a man caught a carp in the middle of the road.
The water was so high because of rains in Watsonville that a man caught a carp in the middle of the road.
Number of Pajaro River evacuees grows at Santa Cruz County shelter
More than 200 people who were forced to evacuate their homes due to a levee break along the Pajaro River in Monterey County are now being temporarily housed at the Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds.
More than 200 people who were forced to evacuate their homes due to a levee break along the Pajaro River in Monterey County are now being temporarily housed at the Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds.
Rain, debris cause Soquel road's collapse cutting off 450 homes from city
Rain, debris cause Soquel road collapse, cutting off 450 homes from rest of city
Rain, debris cause Soquel road collapse, cutting off 450 homes from rest of city
Santa Cruz, Monterey counties evacuate towns as flooding strikes
As the rains pounded down, residents of Felton Grove, Paradise Park and Soquel Village in Santa Cruz County were evacuated and told to move to higher ground.
As the rains pounded down, residents of Felton Grove, Paradise Park and Soquel Village in Santa Cruz County were evacuated and told to move to higher ground.
Car flips on Highway 17 as atmospheric river storm saturates roads
Battalion Chief Chris Stubendorff says in rainy weather, drivers should reduce their speed by 10 mph below the speed limit to make driving safer. He also warns that people should not drive if they don’t have to.
Battalion Chief Chris Stubendorff says in rainy weather, drivers should reduce their speed by 10 mph below the speed limit to make driving safer. He also warns that people should not drive if they don’t have to.