Mt Hermon
CRIME & SAFETY
Man arrested for drugging woman at bar
A Santa Cruz man has been arrested on suspicion of drugging a woman at a local bar. Ashley Keehn, spokeswoman for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, said that on July 19 Christopher Riviello, 33, was arrested on multiple felony charges related to intentionally drugging an individual at a bar.
Santa Cruz drowning victims identified as San Jose residents
Two people who drowned after being swept out by a wave in Santa Cruz last week were identified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office as 30-year-old Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron and 33-year-old Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez. The San Jose residents were knocked off the rocks near West Cliff Drive and David Way on July 16 at 6:18 p.m. Multiple first responders attempted a rescue, including firefighters, lifeguards, Harbor Patrol, state parks staff, police and medical personnel. Both were found face down in the ocean and declared dead after being pulled into a Harbor Patrol boat by rescue swimmers after life-saving measures failed.The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in a press release about the case that beachgoers should never turn their backs to the ocean. "Certain southerly swells and rising tides can produce 'sneaker waves' that can catch unaware citizens off-guard," the department said.
Firefighters Battling Vegetation Blaze in Remote Area of Los Gatos, Evacuation Warnings Lifted as Crews Make Headway
Firefighters in Santa Clara County sprung into action after reports of smoke near Aldercroft Heights Road and Bridge Road in unincorporated Los Gatos. The incident was reported at around 5:20 p.m. Upon arrival, the crews were met with a vegetation blaze spreading at a slow to moderate rate. Access proved challenging for the fire teams as the location was remote. The Santa Clara County Fire Department estimated the fire covered about 1 acre by 6:27 p.m.
The City of Capitola is hiring a new police chief
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The hiring of a new police chief is underway in the City of Capitola. Chief Andrew Dally has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2024 year. The Capitola City Agenda Report has stated that the City Manager’s Department needs to begin the hiring process in order to The post The City of Capitola is hiring a new police chief appeared first on KION546.
Pajaro Valley School Board approves an additional sheriff deputy on Aptos High Campus
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Pajaro Valley Unified School District has just made a decision regarding campus safety. The agreement will assign a sheriff’s deputy to Aptos High School for the upcoming academic year.
South Bay gas station accused of giving drivers diesel instead of unleaded fuel
Close to a dozen drivers in Cupertino are left frustrated after fuel pumped into their automobiles damaged their vehicles. Danean Gallaher of Cupertino had finished filling her tank on June 28 with what she thought was unleaded fuel, but after driving three block her car “completely died.”. That same...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.