Watsonville, CA|News|
Watsonville PD Chief Solano on SCPD Shooting: 'We're All One'
Manny Solano said his department will keep supporting Santa Cruz in any way possible following the tragic deaths of two officers.
Jacob Bourne, Patch Staff
Jacob Bourne, Patch Staff
- Capitola-Soquel, CA
Former Patch Staff
Hometown: Arcata, California
Currently Residing in: Aptos, California
Birthday: April 18
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Taxi Passenger from Milpitas Jail Headbutts Driver in Gilroy
A woman assaulted a taxi driver when she couldn't pay her $97.80 fare on Wednesday night.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Capitola PD Flag at Half-Mast for Santa Cruz Police
Local police are showing their full support for the fallen officers.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Capitola Officers Watching Over Santa Cruz Until Friday
Capitola PD is just one of several agencies helping out in Santa Cruz after Tuesday's shooting that killed two police officers.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Gangsters Sentenced for Aptos Home Burglary
The burglary led to a high-speed chase that ended in a crash near Home Depot in Watsonville.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Violent Mob Stabs Boy, 15, over Gang Affiliation
A teenager was stabbed multiple times and beaten over the head with a skateboard in Watsonville on Wednesday.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
'America's Most Wanted' Prunedale Murder Suspect Arrested Crossing Mexico Border
Raul Sandoval was trying to enter the United States from Mexico and was arrested for a 2004 murder in a Prunedale Taco Bell.
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Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Show Support for SCPD Here
Upload your photos of support for the police department.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Two Cops Killed in Santa Cruz — Gilroy PD Responds
The Gilroy Police department offered to send any necessary resources to Santa Cruz police after the deadly shooting on Tuesday.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Man Stabbed at Watsonville Apartment; Suspect Arrested
Danny Defranco, 59, was arrested for stabbing a man multiple times in Watsonville on Tuesday evening.
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Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Slain Police Officer Lived Near Scotts Valley
Elizabeth Butler lived on Sims Road, just over a mile from the Scotts Valley city limit.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Santa Cruz PD Deaths are First Ever, Eighth in County History
The tragic shootings in Santa Cruz on Tuesday are unprecedented for the police department.
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South San Francisco, CA|News|
Convicted Child Sex Abuser Granted New Trial
Dhirendra Lal was found guilty in 2010 but he will have a new trial starting in March.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Garlic Cook-off Prize Increases, Now Taking Recipe Submissions
All recipes must include either six cloves or three teaspoons of garlic.
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San Bruno, CA|News|
Letter to the Editor: Crestmoor Closure Shouldn't Disturb Everyone Else
Renee Callantine argues that recent decisions by the school board will have a negative effect on the entire school district.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Accused Castroville Baby Killer Pleads Not Guilty
Jesus Vargas Espinoza appeared in court on Tuesday on charges of killing a 10-month-old baby that was found in a Salinas field.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Victim Uncooperative in Deadly Weapon Assault
A man is avoiding police after being hit with a blunt metal object on Monday morning.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Coast Guard Search Possibly Based on Bogus Distress Calls
There is now suspicion that the family lost at sea was all a hoax.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Warriors Mascot Hosting Party at Watsonville 7-Eleven
Get free food and a photo with the Mav'Riks.
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Capitola-Soquel|News|
Warriors Mascot Hosting Party at Live Oak 7-Eleven
Get free food and a photo with the Mav'Riks.
Jacob Bourne, Patch Staff