Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles

San Francisco Public Health Director Steps Down After Nearly 6 Years in Position

San Francisco’s public health director, who oversaw the city’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and fentanyl crisis, announced his resignation this week.Dr. Grant Colfax is stepping down after spending nearly six years as the city’s leading health official. The San …

Mexican Mafia Leader Offered to Ensure Protection for El Chapo in U.S. Prison, Feds Say

Federal prosecutors alleged Ronaldo Ayala, reputed to be a powerful member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang, conspired with the Sinaloa cartel and offered to protect its notorious former leader, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Alameda County Supervisors Select 7 Finalists to Be Interviewed to Replace Ousted DA Price

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has selected seven veteran prosecutors as finalists in the ongoing process to find a replacement for ousted district attorney Pamela Price. Price lost a Nov. 5 recall election and left the office in the …

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'This Has Been Really Devastating': Inside the Lives of Incarcerated Firefighters Battling the L.A. Wildfires

Incarcerated firefighters currently battling the Eaton Fire and are stationed at a base camp at the Rose Bowl.

Crew of Dirt Bikes, Four Wheelers Escape Police Chase in East Los Angeles County

Two men on dirt bikes escaped police after a chase through surface streets and freeways in Los Angeles County, waving at police and news helicopters. No one was arrested.

Snitch Scandal Agreement Reached Between Orange County Sheriff's Department, D.A. And Feds

The Orange County Sheriff's Department and district attorney's office have reached an agreement with federal officials over their illegal use of informants in county jails, a scandal that upended the justice system in the Southern California county.

Sheriff's Dept. Closes Altadena Station After OSHA Complaint About Eaton Fire Contaminants

After narrowly making it through wildfire, Altadena station closes due to contamination.

VTA Pledges Minority-Owned Businesses Will Share in Contracts for BART Extension Project

VTA HAS PLEDGED to increase contracting opportunities for minority-owned businesses in its ongoing BART expansion into San Jose.Sergio Lopez, mayor of Campbell and chair of VTA’s board of directors, signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project pledge on behalf of the …

How to Protect Children From Wildfire Pollutants | Quick Guide

Students across L.A. are at higher risk of inhaling toxic materials even after the blazes are no longer burning.

California Warns More Than 200 Hotels and Landlords of Price Gouging Complaints in Wake of Fires

Letters from California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta advise more than 200 landlords and hotels that they've been accused of violating the state's price-gouging law.

Firefighter Union Rallies Behind LAFD Chief, Denounces Unsigned Attack on Her Performance

The union defended Crowley after a letter claiming to be from retired and active LAFD chief officers assailed the chief over her agency's wildfire response.

Now That You Can Return Home After the Fires, How Do You Clean Up Safely?

A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.

Teams Being Deployed to Prevent, Prosecute Insurance Fraud After Fires

Los Angeles Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced a "rapid response effort" to prevent insurance fraud after the devastating fires.

L.A. D.A. Charges Six in Arsons That Followed Eruption of Devastating Firestorm

Los Angeles prosecutors have brought arson charges against six men who set small blazes around the county in the wake of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires.

Civic Leader Steve Soboroff to Head L.A.'s Wildfire Rebuilding and Recovery Efforts

Mayor Karen Bass selected developer and civic leader Steve Soboroff to lead Los Angeles' recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Palisades fire.

Campbell Embraces State Law, Makes Building Duplexes Easier on Single-Family Lots

Campbell is making it easier for residents to create a wide array of housing options in their own backyards.The Campbell City Council unanimously voted Monday to implement a temporary policy to make the city compliant with Senate Bill 450. The …

L.A. Officials Stop Use of Disappearing Google Chats, Citing Palisades Fire

Los Angeles officials on Tuesday abruptly stopped a longstanding policy allowing employees to communicate using Google Chat messages that were automatically deleted after 24 hours.

Ex-Oakland Mayor, Boyfriend, Waste Company Execs Indicted in Sprawling Corruption Probe

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend and a father-son team who run the local recycling company were indicted Friday on federal bribery and conspiracy charges for an alleged pay-to-play scheme.

'It's Going to Be the Wild West.' Devastated by Fire, Altadena Artists Vow to Rebuild

Several Altadena artists reflect on their creative paradise that was destroyed by wind and fire.

Burned and Anxious Pets Fill Pasadena Shelter After Eaton Fire

Many who fled the flames were forced to make devastating choices about their pets. Some, terrified, hid or refused to leave. In other cases, their owners were away from home and could not safely return.