Santa Cruz County
Coverage of Santa Cruz County in the Nexus archive.
- 2 college students Mahial Sran, Harshita Nair, dead after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz, California beach
Two college students, Mahial Sran and Harshita Nair, from UC Berkeley and San Jose State, died after being swept into the ocean at a Santa Cruz County beach. The incident occurred last week, according to authorities and family members.
- 2 college students Mahial Sran, Harshita Nair, dead after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz, California beach
Two college students, Mahial Sran and Harshita Nair, died after being swept into the ocean at a Santa Cruz, California beach. They were students at UC Berkeley and San Jose State, respectively, according to authorities and family members.
- 2 college students Mahial Sran, Harshita Nair, dead after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz, California beach
Two college students from UC Berkeley and San Jose State died after being swept into the ocean at a Santa Cruz County beach. Authorities and family members confirmed the incident.
- 2 college students Mahial Sran, Harshita Nair, dead after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz, California beach
Two college students, Mahial Sran and Harshita Nair, died after being swept into the ocean at a beach in Santa Cruz County, California. They were students from UC Berkeley and San Jose State University, respectively.
- 2 Bay Area women die in Santa Cruz County beach tragedy
Two Bay Area women, Mahial Sran and Harshita Nair, died after being swept out to sea at a Santa Cruz County beach. Both were identified as Fremont residents by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.
- 2 Bay Area college students dead after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz Co. beach
Two Bay Area college students from UC Berkeley and San Jose State died after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz County last week, according to authorities and family members.
- 2 Bay Area college students dead after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz Co. beach
Two Bay Area college students from UC Berkeley and San Jose State died after being swept into the ocean at a Santa Cruz County beach. Authorities and family members confirmed the incident occurred last week.
- High-flying friends killed after being swept out to sea while napping on notorious California beach
Two friends were killed after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, due to dangerous waves battering the coastline. The incident occurred while they were napping on a notorious beach.
- Napping California beachgoer swept out to sea, killed by powerful current
A woman was killed and another remains in critical condition after being swept out to sea during dangerous ocean conditions in Santa Cruz County on June 10. The incident occurred as tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean sent massive swells to California beaches.
- Man dies after falling halfway down cliff in Santa Cruz County beach
A man in his early 20s died after falling halfway down a cliff at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County around 1:30 a.m. Cal Fire used a rope system to recover him, but he did not survive.
- 8 people, including 3 who couldn't swim, rescued from California cave amid rising waters
Eight people, including three who couldn't swim, were rescued from a California cave amid rising waters. The rescue mission took place at Panther State Beach, south of Davenport in Santa Cruz County. California first responders bravely executed the rescue on Sunday night.
- Former Arizona Elected Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of More Than $38 Million of County Funds
Elizabeth Gutfahr, former Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 to 2024, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $38 million in county funds, along with charges of money laundering and tax evasion. The case represents a significant breach of public trust by an elected official responsible for managing county finances.