California: 19-Year-Old Accused of Fatally Stabbing Elderly Artist Had ‘Homicidal Fantasies’
A 73-year-old artist was brutally stabbed to death outside a mall in Capitola, California, on Monday in broad daylight.
Jul 27, 2026Open source
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Capitola, California. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Santa Cruz. Associated ZIP codes: 95010.
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19-year-old lay in wait, stabbed California gallery owner over and over, authorities say
Rachell Summers, a 73-year-old artist, was fatally stabbed in an attack Monday in Capitola, Calif. Police called it a 'random act of violence.'
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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Sheriff Asks For Community’s Help After State Mulls Plans To Release Violent Rapist Near Girl Scout Camp
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff in California has asked residents to protest state authorities’ plans to release a rapist near a Girl Scout camp.
Oct 21, 2026Open source
Ready to Rumble: Combatants ready to battle in historic sumo wrestling tournament in Santa Cruz
A professional sumo wrestling tournament will make its historic debut in California on Saturday, at the 2,500-seat Kaiser Permanente Arena.
Sep 26, 2026Open source
One of 2026’s greatest all-star band tours kicks off in Northern California
We interview Adrian Belew in advance of his King Crimson-related project Beat performing concerts in Santa Cruz and Napa.
Sep 24, 2026Open source
South Bay family donates $6 million to help restore Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz
The donation, announced Monday, was given to the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks by the Reyneri family of Los Altos and advances years-long efforts to rebu...
Sep 18, 2026Open source
California’s beaches are being eaten away. El Niño could redraw the coast as we know it
From Carlsbad to Malibu to Santa Cruz, erosion is already remaking the maps of popular beaches in dramatic ways.
Aug 31, 2026Open source
Teen lifeguard honored at White House after dramatic ocean rescue
California lifeguard Ryder Williams reunited with the 10-year-old boy he rescued in Santa Cruz as President Donald Trump praised his actions
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Trump Meets with Lifeguard Who Saved Boy in Viral Rescue: ‘A Real Hero’
President Donald Trump on Monday met with Ryder Williams, whose rescue of a 10-year-old from violent waves last month in Santa Cruz, California, garnered nat...
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Heroic Santa Cruz teen lifeguard who saved child recognized by Trump at White House
President Donald Trump met with Ryder Williams on Monday, a 16-year-old lifeguard who was seen rescuing a child in the California surf last month.
Aug 18, 2026Open source
1 dead, 1 injured after car plunges off Santa Cruz cliff into ocean near Steamer Lane surf spot A car plung...
A car plunged off a cliff into the ocean at a well-known surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, early Thursday morning, leaving one occupant dead and a second...
Aug 13, 2026Open source
'Baywatch' cast celebrates teen lifeguard who rescued boy in Santa Cruz
A 16-year-old lifeguard who recently rescued a boy off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, received a special honor from the cast of the "Baywatch" revival.
Aug 11, 2026Open source
10-year-old boy recounts near-drowning as family reveals friendship with California teen lifeguard hero
Nathaniel Rai, 10, recounts his drowning experience in Santa Cruz, California, and how teen lifeguard Ryder Williams saved his life, leading to a lasting fri...
Aug 5, 2026Open source
Family "forever grateful" after 10-year-old rescued from rip current by teen lifeguard A 16-year-old lifegu...
A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.
Aug 4, 2026Open source
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Shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded, police say
A targeted shooting California inside a Spirit Halloween on the eve of the holiday has left one person dead and six injured, police said.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block Counting of Disputed California Ballots
A one-line order from the justices ends a monthlong fight over roughly 20,000 ballots the administration wanted set aside, closing out the case on the eve of...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Live election results: Napa County & Statewide
Follow results for Napa County’s city councils, mayors, school and college boards and Measure B, plus the Thompson–Jones congressional race, California g...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Region: Central California
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Shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded, police say
A targeted shooting California inside a Spirit Halloween on the eve of the holiday has left one person dead and six injured, police said.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block Counting of Disputed California Ballots
A one-line order from the justices ends a monthlong fight over roughly 20,000 ballots the administration wanted set aside, closing out the case on the eve of...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Live election results: Napa County & Statewide
Follow results for Napa County’s city councils, mayors, school and college boards and Measure B, plus the Thompson–Jones congressional race, California g...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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