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Two men face felony charges in connection with “Black Lives Matter” mural vandalism
After obtaining video of the crime, detectives say the pair took turns driving a vehicle along the painted mural and intentionally "burning out."Read More
Federal jury convicts Santa Cruz man of hate crime in knife attack last July
A federal jury Friday convicted 44-year-old Ole Hougen, of Santa Cruz, of a hate crime after he used a knife to attack a Black man. According to evidence presented...Read More
Officers search ‘yard to yard’ for kidnapping suspect, 1-year-old victim
Santa Cruz police on Friday morning are searching for a man suspected of abducting a 1-year-old girl, according to Santa Cruz Police Department’s chief Andrew Mills. About 7 a.m....Read More
Bicyclist dies after riding off Santa Cruz cliff
A bicyclist died after going over a cliff Friday night in Santa Cruz, police said. Police and emergency crews responded about 7:45 p.m. to West Cliff Drive and David...Read More
Police suspect DUI in hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a suspect in connection with a DUI hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian in critical condition. Alejandro Fernandez, 27, of Watsonville, was arrested...Read More
Santa Cruz settles lawsuit in police slaying of mentally ill man
Santa Cruz this week agreed to a $1.6 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by the family of a mentally ill man killed by police.Read More
Santa Cruz mayor ‘outraged’ over immigration arrests
Santa Cruz city officials said they feel "deceived" and "outraged" that the Department of Homeland Security detained 10 people based on their immigration status during a joint operation with...Read More
10 alleged MS-13 members indicted for extortion, meth trafficking
Ten alleged gang members arrested in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Daly City on Monday have been charged with offenses including drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit extortion by force.Read More
Veteran officer promoted to deputy chief
A 25-year veteran of the Santa Cruz Police Department was promoted Thursday to deputy chief.Read More
Police fatally shoot man armed with metal rake
A police officer fatally shot a 32-year-old man early Sunday morning after the man allegedly attacked officers while they were responding to a disturbance.Read More