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UC Santa Cruz student ID'd as victim in fatal cliff crash

  • Aug 18
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1 dead, 1 hurt in Santa Cruz after car drives off cliff: authorities

  • Aug 14

Teen drowns at New York City beach after mom says he urged lifeguards to save friend

  • Aug 12
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Colombia earthquake rescue operations continue with more than 224 dead

  • Aug 12

Colombia searches for its missing after earthquake kills more than 220

  • Aug 11

Zuckerberg's yacht did not hear call for maritime assist: spokesperson

  • Aug 10

Santa Cruz lifeguard describes dramatic rescue of young boy: video

  • Aug 2

Big Bear eagle Jackie still anemic, continues to improve

  • Aug 1

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Blackbird Mountain Guides fined in deadly Castle Peak avalanche

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UC Santa Cruz student ID'd as victim in fatal cliff crash

  • Aug 18
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Heroic CA teen lifeguard who saved child recognized at White House

  • Aug 18
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1 dead, 1 hurt in Santa Cruz after drives off cliff: authorities

  • Aug 13
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Colombia earthquake rescue operations continue with more than 224 dead

  • Aug 12
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Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

  • Aug 11
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Santa Cruz lifeguard describes dramatic rescue of young boy: video

  • Aug 2
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Officials highlight beach safety amid Santa Cruz surf rescue

  • Jul 31

Latest Stories

SCOTT VANDER DUSSEN/@SANTACRUZNOW, CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS

Lifeguard in viral Santa Cruz surf rescue gains recognition as officials highlight beach safety

The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from dangerous conditions, says he is grateful for all the accolades -- but he's also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are hoping all of us will heed their warnings and stay safe.

  • Jul 31
Scott Vander Dussen, Santa Cruz Now

Father of boy saved in dramatic Santa Cruz surf rescue says son 'assumed he was going to die'

The family of the 10-year-old boy rescued by a 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard in a dramatic and heart-pounding viral video is describing the intensely emotional surf rescue for the first time. "Another two of three seconds, I don't think my son would have made it," said Sumit Rai, the father of the rescued 10-year-old, Nathaniel.

  • Jul 30
Kern County Sheriff's Office

Dramatic video shows woman rescued from raging rapids in deadly California river

A woman was rescued after falling into California's Kern River, one of the deadliest rivers in America, and getting swept away by the fast-moving current. The dramatic moment was caught on video.

  • Jul 30

Big Bear eagle Jackie moved from ICU to regular hospital unit in encouraging recovery milestone

More good news is being shared about Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, Jackie, as she recovers from an illness at the Ojai Raptor Center.

  • Jul 30

Trump invites teen lifeguard to White House after rescuing boy from massive Santa Cruz waves

A 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued a boy from massive waves Saturday at a Santa Cruz beach has been invited to the White House by President Donald Trump. In a social media post, the president mentioned he would give the teen a "High Civilian Honor."

  • Jul 29