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I've loved journalism and Santa Cruz for as long as I can remember. A New York native schooled in Berkeley, my first stop on the West Coast was the smaller city on the bay–the Monterey Bay–and it was love at first sight.
I learned about what it means to cover a community here and to be part of a running dialogue doing a news talk radio show. My perfect life would be sitting on Pacific Avenue and talking to every person who walks by and discovering their story. And, that's my job, basically. What could be better?
Esteban Lopez is one of the two men who allegedly broke into a home and tried to tie up a husband and wife. The couple subdued the attackers, but Lopez ran away.
Originally scheduled for the 3,000-seat arena in Santa Cruz, police realized too many people want to come pay their respects.
The woman was identified as 31-year-old Lahela Junella Bosco, according to media reports.
Originally scheduled for the 3,000-seat arena in Santa Cruz, police realized too many people want to come pay their respects.
Originally scheduled for the 3,000-seat arena in Santa Cruz, police realized too many people want to come pay their respects.
On a warm, beautiful Sunday, this duo passed by Aldo's. So did a herd of seals and some otters.
"We are humbled by the number of people that want to come together and honor our fallen heroes," Police Chief Kevin Vogel.
The City's Parks and Rec Department is helping take back Santa Cruz with some fun sites.
The man reportedly took the flowers and got in a cab, but was followed by a resident.
Advising that she is not connected to the murders, the Sheriff's office is asking for help locating this homeless woman.
Originally scheduled for the 3,000-seat arena in Santa Cruz, police realized too many people want to come pay their respects.
PredPol, the company that started predictive policing in Santa Cruz, raised money Thursday and Friday.
Advising that she is not connected to the murders, the Sheriff's office is asking for help locating this homeless woman.
The early morning fire caused $1,000 of damage.
Santa Cruz Sheriff's Deputies, filling in for Santa Cruz Police, arrested two men after witnesses called 911.
In a memo issued campus-wide, police said that the allegations of a rape on campus on Presidents Day was made up.
In the wake of the biggest tragedy to hit the Santa Cruz Police Department, Chief Vogel talked to Warriors' fans and got a huge welcome.
Santa Cruz PD is off until Thursday. CHP, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies are filling in. Santa Cruz PD held a press conference Wednesday morning.
In a moving speech, Santa Cruz's Police Chief names the two officers killed Tuesday in a shoot out.
Santa Cruz Police Department victims were named Tuesday night.
