The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating more than a dozen burglaries, at both residential and commercial properties, in Aptos over the past week, and is advising residents to take precautionary measures.
Crime
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Santa Cruz police investigating Westside weekend shooting incident
The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating an incident in which a car full of people was shot at Sunday afternoon in the Circles neighborhood on the Westside.
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New sheriff’s substation coming to former Bonny Doon Vineyard space in Davenport
A new sheriff’s substation in Davenport will serve the North Coast community and boost law enforcement presence in the increasingly popular area.
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‘We’re being targeted’: Santa Cruz nonprofit sees Black Lives Matter banner stolen three times
The Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center saw its Black Lives Matter banner stolen for the third time last weekend, and for the second time this year. The organization’s leadership believes that it is being targeted, and that the current political climate has emboldened hate.
Posted inFood & Drink
Betty Burgers’ Seabright store temporarily closed after major vandalism
An intruder vandalized Betty Burgers in Seabright early Tuesday, causing an estimated $50,000 in damages and lost income by ransacking the restaurant and discharging a fire extinguisher, forcing a temporary closure for cleaning and repairs.
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Santa Cruz founder of BlueBeat music tech firm indicted for wire fraud
Hank Risan, 70, faces four counts of wire fraud for allegedly misrepresenting the value of his music streaming company to bilk investors out of more than $3 million, according an indictment handed down by a federal grand jury this week.
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Santa Cruz police make arrest in hit-and-run accident
Santa Cruz police arrested a Watsonville man Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run this week on Highway 1.
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Man arrested in Watsonville mobile home fire facing domestic violence, animal abuse, burglary charges
The man charged with attempted murder for setting a Watsonville mobile home on fire Tuesday morning and injuring three people is now facing numerous other charges and enhancements, according to a complaint filed in Santa Cruz County Superior Court.
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Watsonville man is second person charged in connection with body found at Pajaro River levee in April
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has charged a second man with murder with connection to the body of a Watsonville resident discovered at the Pajaro River levee in April.
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Stabbing in Capitola leads to multiple injuries, arrest after high-speed chase
Two people — one injured in the stabbing and the suspect — were hospitalized following the incident and a subsequent high-speed chase. Capitola police say that there is no indication of an ongoing threat.