Gang Task Force arrests five
The Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team Gang Taskforce Officers were conducting a patrol in the City of Watsonville at the end of January. The Gang Taskforce Officers observed a vehicle with a vehicle violation infraction. The Gang Taskforce Officers attempted to conduct a stop of the vehicle.
Massage parlor sting
On January 29, 2015, the Santa Cruz Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team conducted an undercover human trafficking and prostitution sting focusing on illegal acts of prostitution in local massage businesses. The operation was borne out of community complaints and suspicions about the activity occurring in the businesses.
New karaoke champion named
On February 9, the Ninth Annual Scotts Valley Idol contest that began on January 9, 2016 ended. Malone's Bar and Grille was packed with patrons who came from near and far to witness the karaoke competition.
John J. Crivello honored for 35 years of fire protection service in Scotts Valley
The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors honored Captain John J. Crivello with a proclamation recognizing his 35 years of dedicated and exceptional service to the SVFPD, the Fire Service and the Community.
Dine, dance for ‘Dollars for Scholars’
San Lorenzo Valley Athletic Boosters is a group of dedicated enthusiasts of SLVHigh School sports that donates time and resources to help guide the financial subsidizing of sports programs at San LorenzoValleyHigh School.
Law enforcement officers recruiting polar plungers to support Special Olympics
Santa Cruz County Law Enforcement Torch Runners and Special Olympics Northern California are seeking plungers for the 2016 Santa Cruz Polar Plunge which will be held on February 27, 2016 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Residential burglary and fencing operation busted
Two suspects who fenced thousands of dollars worth of stolen items including electronics, high-end bikes and jewelry were arrested by Santa Cruz Police at the end of January. A stolen iPad led officers directly to the 76 Gas Station on Mission Street and Walnut Avenue where the fencing operation was discovered.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...