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 ...

DUI Suspected After Driver Crashed Into Watsonville Firefighter

The driver hit several parked cars and a bystander too, police said.

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 ...

Watsonville Veterans Face Fear, Anxiety On Fourth Of July

Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

Man Gets 15 Years For Hurling Projectiles At Hwy 101, 156 Cars

Prosecutors linked him to 50 such incidents following an extensive CHP investigation. Six people were cut or scraped by broken glass.

Hear Illegal Fireworks In Your Watsonville Neighborhood?

Here's how to report illegal fireworks in Watsonville. Violators face a $1,000 fine.

Willow Fire Burning East Of Big Sur 56% Contained

The blaze, first reported on June 17, has burned 2,877 acres in the Los Padres National Forest.

Arrest Warrant Issued In 1 Of 2 Highway 129 Shootings

Two shootings occurred Wednesday night on Highway 129, within hours of each other. An arrest warrant has been issued in one of those cases.

Watsonville Kitten Adoption Special Underway

Get a discounted adoption rate when you adopt two kittens.

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 ...

Man Who Faked Death In CA Sentenced To 15 Years In Jail For Rape

A Scottish man faked his death on a California beach to evade his ongoing criminal trial in Scotland.

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/

2 South County Men Killed In Head-On Crash: Coroner IDs

A woman suffered major injuries in a head-on crash Sunday night near Corralitos.

2 Killed In Santa Cruz County Car Crash

The cause of the Sunday night crash remains under investigation, CHP said.

Firefighters Quell 1 Acre Fire In Watsonville

Early Sunday morning, Cal Fire deployed several engines and a strike team to control a brush fire near Watsonville's Mt. Madonna.

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

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2021

Monterey Bay Ship Catches Fire; No Injuries Reported

More than 20 people were aboard when a fire broke out on the Oakland-bound ship.

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.

Watsonville Police Search For Missing Man, 43

Police in Watsonville were searching for a missing 43-year-old man who suffers from schizophrenia.

Lockdowns Lifted On Watsonville Schools; Person In Custody

An elementary school and a middle school were both placed on precautionary lockdown Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Overturned Car In Watsonville Closes Highway 1 Offramp

CHP isn't sure when the road will reopen.

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

See the latest announcement from the Central Fire Protection District.

Watsonville Shooting: Bakersfield Man Charged

A man was shot multiple times in a parking lot, police said.

Watsonville Woman Killed In Skydiving Accident: Report

The Watsonville skydiving enthusiast had made thousands of jumps in the past, the Associated Press reported.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Seeks Witnesses To Carlton Road Crash

Witnesses to the April 13 accident on Highway 129 is encouraged to contact detectives "due to circumstances surrounding the crash."

Police Report Missing Watsonville Man Is Safe

He was reported missing Tuesday morning and found Tuesday afternoon.

Watsonville Cat Shootings; PETA Offers $5K Reward

Multiple cats have been shot with BB guns at a Watsonville apartment complex. One cat has died and another has been injured.

Man Gets Prison Time For Fatally Shooting Elephant Seal In Head

The elephant seal was found on the beach with a bullet hole in its head, prosecutors said. The man's motive is unclear.

2 Dead After Car Found Underwater In Moss Landing

A dive team responded to the scene after receding tides revealed the car.

Watsonville Seeing Rise In Catalytic Converter Thefts

Police shared tips to help residents avoid falling victim to a catalytic converter theft. A dozen such thefts have been reported in 2021.

Deputies Trade Fire With Armed Soquel Man

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a suspicious car late Tuesday night when the shooting occurred.

Elderly Watsonville Man Found Safe After Reported Missing

A watchful resident spotted the man, police said.

Pajaro Man Pleads No Contest To Sex Assault Of 3 Girls

He will be sentenced to 15 years behind bars, prosecutors announced Monday.

Watsonville Police Chief David Honda Retires After 30-Year Career

His last day as the city's top cop will come this summer.

South County Homicide Investigation Launched By Sheriff's Office

The incident was reported late Tuesday in the Interlaken area. Santa Cruz County sheriff's detectives continue to investigate.

Feds Investigating Fiery Watsonville Plane Crash

A small fire was sparked Sunday after the incident, but both pilot and passenger walked away safely. Federal officials are investigating.

Central Fire Protection District: CDC Guidelines For Vaccinated Adults

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

Credit Card Skimmer Found At Watsonville Bank, 2 Others In County

Get the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office's tips on how to tell if a machine has been altered by a thief.

Fatal South County Crash Under Investigation

A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and a car passenger was hospitalized.