Santa Cruz Local News: Breaking Updates, Crime & Community Stories

June 03, 2026 16:10

Shasta County Election Denier Likely Ousted, But Voters Back Hand-Counting Ballots

Shasta County voters appear to have ousted a controversial elections chief who promotes conspiracy theories about voter fraud, even as they approved a...

June 03, 2026 13:25

SF Affordable Housing Project Opens in Record Time Through New Public-Private Partnership

A new 145-unit affordable housing development for seniors opened in San Francisco's Mission District, completed in just 19 months at about $525,000 pe...

June 03, 2026 09:55

Missing Fresno Teen Found in Santa Cruz County Hotel; Man Arrested on Child Sex Charges

A 24-year-old man, Darwin Linares, was arrested after police found him with a missing 15-year-old girl from Fresno in a Watsonville hotel room. Invest...

June 03, 2026 09:20

Man Killed by FBI After 12-Hour Hostage Standoff in Bakersfield

A man was killed by the FBI after a 12-hour hostage standoff in Bakersfield, California. The hostages were found unharmed. The incident began with a b...

June 02, 2026 12:50

Sabrina Carpenter Seeks Restraining Order from Repeat Visitor at Her California Home

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has taken legal action to protect her safety. - She filed for a restraining order against a person who repeatedly visited h...

June 02, 2026 12:20

Harbor High Senior Karen Sanchez Wins 'Live Like Leo' Scholarship for Study Abroad

Karen Sanchez, a 17-year-old senior at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, has been awarded the 'Live Like Leo' scholarship by the Santa Cruz County Com...

June 02, 2026 12:20

Pajaro Valley High School Senior Julio Gonzalez Balances Theater, Clubs, and Internships Before Graduation

Julio Gonzalez, a senior at Pajaro Valley High School, reflects on his high school journey balancing theater, folklorico dance, clubs, and internships...

June 02, 2026 09:20

Martinelli's Cancels Contracts, Leaving Watsonville Apple Farmers Without Their Biggest Buyer

Martinelli's has canceled contracts with Watsonville apple farmers, their biggest buyer, threatening a way of life in Santa Cruz County. The decision ...

June 01, 2026 15:05

CalFresh Changes Begin, ACLU and Tech Firms Challenge Social Media Age Restrictions

CalFresh changes take effect today, tightening work requirements and time limits for about 550,000 people in California. Meanwhile, the ACLU and tech ...

June 01, 2026 14:25

Santa Cruz Parents Lead Smartphone-Free Movement for Kids

A parent-led initiative in Santa Cruz aims to reduce childhood smartphone use by encouraging families to delay giving kids smartphones until at least ...

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