Central Fire Protection District: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Available For Viewing

The County of Santa Cruz has posted the draft of the updated 2021 - 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan on their website, where it will re ...

Central Fire Protection District: Active Shooter Training

This training is part of a continuum of training and planning conducted by law enforcement agencies and County fire departments for the ...

Central Fire Protection District: Reporting Illegal Fireworks

In addition to reporting them as it happens, we also would appreciate emails reporting exact addresses to our Community Risk Reduction D ...

Central Fire Protection District: New Fee Schedule Approved, Effective 7/1/2021

The new schedule combines the previous Aptos/La Selva and Central FPD schedules to include fees for State Mandated Inspections and was b ...

Central Fire Protection District: World's Shortest Parade Returns To Aptos

For more info on the parade, visit the Aptos Chamber of Commerce Website. http://aptoschamber.com/independence/

Central Fire Protection District: Home Hardening & Fuel Reduction Property Tour

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2021

Central Fire Protection District: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

Central Fire Protection District: Backyard Burn Season Ends April 30th!

See the latest announcement from the Central Fire Protection District.

Central Fire Protection District: CDC Guidelines For Vaccinated Adults

https://espanol.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

Soquel DUI Suspect Arrested In Connection To Collision

A woman was arrested Friday following a collision in Soquel that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with major injuries.

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Santa Cruz County Crash

The pedestrian was in a crosswalk near Soquel when he was hit by a car.

House Fire Displaces 3 Santa Cruz County Residents

The fire was reported late Thursday night. Flames, smoke and heat damage rendered the home uninhabitable.

Husband's Border Arrest For Murder: Santa Cruz County Police Log

"Tony" OKs stay in stolen RV, owners sought for swiped go-kart & bike and other crime & fire news this week in the area.

SEE: SeaBreeze Tavern Unsafe For Occupancy After Fire

A significant amount of second-floor storage made it difficult for firefighters to tackle the blaze.

Memorial Service Planned For Fallen Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller

Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was a 14-year veteran of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, killed in a volley of gunfire and explosives.

'Canine Hero' Rescued After 80-Foot Fall In Santa Cruz County

Blu, a Monterey Bay Search Dogs team member, does his best to save others. But after a scary fall, his people came to the rescue.

Man Posed As Trainer And Stole Another Dog, Sheriff Says

This is the second time Benjamin Friedenberg has faced charges of grand theft of a dog, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Man Dognaps Friend's Pup, Sheriff Says

Stolen dog Thor has not been found since a Soquel man offered to train him, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

13 Guns, Pound Of Meth Found, Sheriff's Office Says

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office have accused the man of possessing the drugs for sale.

Unreported Stolen Car Found Damaged

Deputies found a newly damaged car parked, the sheriff's office said. It was stolen hours earlier but unreported.

Candle Ignites Fire; Laser Strikes Solved: Capitola Crime Log

Burglar targets clients, missing woman's car located, pedestrian killed and other police and fire news this week in Santa Cruz County.

Loaded Guns, Drugs Found During Traffic Stop, Deputies Say

Two pounds of cannabis, two loaded handguns and pills were found after deputies pulled over the car, the sheriff's office said.

4 People Who Sold Alcohol To Young Buyers Ticketed, Sheriff Says

Sheriff's deputies supervised an operation to see whether alcohol and tobacco retailers would sell to an underage decoy.

Kidnapped Capitola Teen Found Thanks To Snapchat Map Feature

Police say the girl was drugged, sexually assaulted and taken to a motel, where she told friends on Snapchat that she was kidnapped.

Illegal Guns Found During Home Search, 2 Guns Found During Arrest

The guns and ammunition were found last month during a Soquel apartment search conducted by the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Enforcement Team.

Suspected Peeper At Capitola Kohl's: Police Seek Public's Help

The suspect was allegedly snapping images of the woman on Nov. 15 in the store's restroom at Capitola Mall.

Chop-Shop Bust; Jail Murder: Capitola & S.C. Police Log

DUI-suspected crash lands SUV on parked car, attack victim left in road, and other police and fire news this week in Santa Cruz County.

Structure Fire Prompts Advisory In Capitola

The public is being asked to avoid the 400 block of Capitola Avenue due to a structure fire.

Spots Still Available In Free Bystander CPR Class: Santa Cruz Co.

Bystander CPR covers hands-only CPR for infants, children, and adults, plus AED use.

Couple Suspected In Live Oak Robberies

Brent Wells, 31, of Santa Cruz, and his girlfriend, Emily Nelson, 28, of Los Gatos, were booked into jail early Saturday evening.

Wife Denies Murdering Husband In Their Aptos Home

Amanda Montero Owens, who was 51 at the time of her husband's stabbing death in August, entered the plea Thursday.

'Something Very Pure' About Young Boy's Love Of Firefighters: SCC

This heartwarming photo has been shared by the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County.

Central Protection Fire District Welcomes New $1.4M Ladder Truck

The new Rosenbauer ladder truck expands the tools available to incident commanders countywide.

Body Found In SF Bay Identified As Aptos Man

Bryan Hirano, 42, of Aptos led an Alameda County police chase, crashed his vehicle, then headed to the water, an official said.

Body Recovered In Big Sur Crash ID'd As Capitola Woman

Kristen Kendall's Honda Civic went off a cliff Aug. 24 around 6:13 p.m., about 1 mile south of Esalen near mile marker 32 in Big Sur.

6 Teens Seriously Injured In Capitola Crash Following CHP Chase

A 14-year-old boy who was behind the wheel failed to stop for the CHP and chase ensued.

80-Year-Old Woman Dies In Crash Near Capitola

The woman allowed her vehicle to veer off the road, which caused her to strike several objects, including parked cars, according to the CHP.

Wife Arrested After Aptos Man Dies In Stabbing

Amanda Owens, 51, was taken into custody following husband's death.

Campus 'Threat' Prompts Extra Deputies At Aptos High School

As a precautionary measure, there are "numerous deputies" at the school to ensure everyone’s safety.

Power Outage Reported Near Watsonville

Power is expected to be back on around 5:45 p.m. Friday.