Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles


3 Alameda Police Officers Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in 2021 Death of Mario Gonzalez

In a case that drew comparisons to George Floyd's murder, Gonzalez died while pinned to the ground by Alameda police officers, one of whom had a knee on Gonzalez's back.

Ventura City Attorney Fired Amid Indecent Exposure Investigation at a Chick-Fil-A

Authorities are not providing details about an indecent exposure case at a Chick-fil-A restaurant involving the Ventura city attorney.

After Previously Being Cleared, Three Alameda Police Officers Now Face Manslaughter Charges

After previously being cleared, three Alameda police officers face manslaughter charges.

Vandals Are Targeting Lake Merritt's Historic Lampposts

Theft of the valuable copper wire inside the lampposts is a likely motivation.

USC Cancels Jon Chu, Billie Jean King Commencement Appearances Amid Valedictorian Controversy

USC has called off appearances from director Jon M. Chu, tennis star Billie Jean King and others after its decision to cancel valedictorian Asna Tabassum's speech over security concerns.

San Francisco’s Millionaire Anti-Pickleball Crusader Sells Mansion With Backyard Court

Now, players are demanding the city reopen courts the crusader tried to shut down.

After Fatal Newport Beach Home Invasion, 24-Year-Old Faces Burglary, Robbery Charges

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a Newport Beach home invasion that occurred early Tuesday.

California Exodus of Home Insurance Companies Continues

An increasing number of insurance companies have made the decision to stop insuring homes in wildfire-prone California.

Police Responded to Alarm Around Time of $30 Million L.A. Heist, but Thieves Were Undetected

Los Angeles police responded to three separate alarms at GardaWorld's Sylmar facility on the day criminals stole as much as $30 million from the vault there.

Lake Berryessa's Glory Hole Sees a Scenario That May 'Never Be Duplicated'

The Glory Hole in Lake Berryessa has been very close to spilling for over two weeks.

420 Celebration Canceled at San Francisco's Hippie Hill? Not if a Psychedelic Church Can Hash Out Plan

San Francisco canceled its official 420 celebration at Golden Gate Park this year, but the Church of Ambrosia says it will step in to provide services.

California Returns to Job Growth in March, but Unemployment Rate Remains Highest in Nation

For the second month in a row, California posted the highest unemployment figure in the country. And it was one of only two states with a jobless rate above 5%.

A Drunk Driver Killed Her Husband and Daughter. His 11-Year Sentence Brings No Comfort

The 11-year prison sentence handed to the drunk driver who killed her husband and daughter is not enough, Anaheim woman says.

Significantly Tiny in Size, a Cupertino Home Is Selling for Big Bucks: $1.7 Million

About the size of a hotel room, a Cupertino home that's less than 400 square feet is selling for more then $1.7 million, proving that size doesn't matter in Silicon Valley.

Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Due to Faulty Accelerator Pedal

Tesla's Cybertrucks are being recalled due to a faulty accelerator pedal, just five months after the electric pickups were delivered to drivers.

Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’

Two months after a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary halted payments to some doctors, medical providers say they're still grappling with the fallout, even though UnitedHealth told shareholders on Tuesday that business is largely back to normal.

Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’

Two months after a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary halted payments to some doctors, medical providers say they're still grappling with the fallout, even though UnitedHealth told shareholders on Tuesday that business is largely back to normal.

'Cute, Cuddly' Giant Pandas Will Soon Call San Francisco Home, Mayor Breed Announces

Giant pandas from China are slated to come to SF Zoo for first time in 39 years.

Murrieta Board Defies State, Will Keep Policy to Tell Parents About LGBTQ+ Transitioning

State officials had ordered Riverside County district to drop its parent-notification policy — and administrators were going comply — but school board rebels.

Body of Unidentified Man Washes Ashore on Ventura County Beach

Investigators said the man was in his mid-30s but gave no additional information surrounding his death.

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