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Ex-Employees Who Kidnapped “Toxic” Tech CEO Reveal ‘Pushup’ Punishment That Sent Them Over The Edge

“I’m not saying I agree, but I do understand.”

Bored Panda · Nov 13, 2025

Brickbat: Minimum Effort

Former Santa Cruz County, Arizona, Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr was sentenced to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to… The post Brickbat: Minimum Effort appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 27, 2025

Brickbat: Grand Canyon Graft

Former Santa Cruz County, Arizona, Elizabeth Gutfahr faces up to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzlement by… The post Brickbat: Grand Canyon Graft appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Nov 29, 2024

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Former County Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Million

Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling million, faces up to 35 years in prison.

Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, charged with murdering an immigrant, won't face retrial

Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office announced the decision to drop the case against Kelly Monday night following a unanimous verdict by jurors

Latin Times · Apr 30, 2024

Second world war-era practice bomb found on California beach

Recent storms wash up rusted device along coast of Pajaro dunes in Santa Cruz county

The Guardian - US · Jan 3, 2024

In the wake of winter storm damage, Pajaro River flood-control efforts slide

Just months after a levee failure inundated the small farmworker community of Pajaro, Calif., and sent thousands fleeing, cracks have already begun forming in the regional agency tasked with maintaining flood infrastructure.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

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In Pajaro, children and teens grapple with displacement after flooding

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — The school buses arrived in quick succession, looping past the entrance of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and a parking lot packed with cars before stopping near Harvest Building, a low-slung yellow structure usually used for fundraisers.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2023

How a long history of racism and neglect set the stage for Pajaro flooding

PAJARO, Calif. — Maria Martinez felt nauseated as she and her son crossed the Pajaro River Bridge into Watsonville, in Santa Cruz County.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 22, 2023

Almost 10,000 residents evacuated after heavy rain and thunderstorms in California

A creek bloated by rain destroyed a portion of Main Street in Soquel, Santa Cruz County, forcing many to stay trapped in their homes while emergency services are trying to rescue them

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Biden arrives in California, surveys storm damage

SAN JOSE, Calif. — President Joe Biden flew to the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday to visit the wreckage from recent winter storms in Capitola Village and at Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz County.

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023

Biden news - live: President assesses storm damage in California as classified documents scandal hurts polls

President Biden’s visit comes as White House remains adamant it will not interfere in the ongoing investigation into classified documents

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Storm Chaos Continues In California

Yet another round of heavy rains hit some of California's most beleaguered spots, inducing more chaos in Santa Cruz County.

Zenger · Jan 16, 2023

Bay Area storm: Floods strike Saturday, triggering more evacuations

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joany Morgan looked at her home in despair, the blue-hued house sitting in a foot of muddy water just across from the historic Felton Covered Bridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Yet again, the San Lorenzo River had crested its banks, triggering a fresh round of…

Tribune News Service · Jan 15, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · Jan 14, 2023

The rain paused, but the work hasn't for road crews battling nature's wrath

FELTON, Calif. — The 11-man crew assembled at the Felton office of Santa Cruz County's Department of Public Works, waiting to hear what physical and mental toil they were going to be assigned.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 9, 2023

‘Life-threatening’ flooding feared in Northern California as storms cause rivers to swell

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Another in a series of powerful winter storms unleashed heavy rain in Northern California on Monday, causing widespread flooding in Santa Cruz County and beyond as rivers began to swell across the region.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 7, 2023

‘So much to recover from’ after storm batters Santa Cruz County

When Ed Hart was preparing to leave New York to visit family in Santa Cruz County, California, he expected a “cool, California stay,” with plenty of opportunities for photos.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

Multiple fatalities reported in mid-air plane crash in Watsonville, California

WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Multiple fatalities were reported Thursday after two airplanes collided while trying to land at the Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz County, according to the city.

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Los Angeles Times · Jul 2, 2022

Portions of fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park will reopen this month

LOS ANGELES — Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County will partially reopen to the public on July 22 for the first time since a wildfire tore through its towering ancient groves nearly two years ago.

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