(16:49) SANTA CRUZ- A body was recovered from a Santa Cruz beach on Thursday. The badly decomposed remains were discovered at about a.m. The remains were recovered by the coroner office which will now work to determine the identity and cause of death.
(11:11) Santa Cruz - The County of Santa Cruz Environmental Health Department announced that due to high levels of bacterial levels some water bodies have been closed to the public. Cowell Beach, extending from the wharf to the edge of the Dream Inn, is showing bacterial levels that exceed the county standard. The Public should avoid body contact. For a list of all water bodies closed due to high levels of bacteria visit: scceh.com
(10:35) Gilroy - A man was shot after he interrupted an auto burglary in Gilroy this morning. The incident took place just before 3 a.m. near the intersection of Hyde park Drive and Victoria Drive. The victim reported he confronted two people that were burglarizing a vehicle. A third person then shot the victim in the legs. The Gilroy Police Department has arrested three people they believe are connected to the incident. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact authorities.
(10:15) Santa Cruz - A Santa Cruz Neurosurgeon pleaded not guilty to child sex abuse crimes. Dr. James Kohut was arraigned this morning on multiple child sex charges upon five children 14 and under in Santa Cruz County. Nurse, Rashel Brandon, who was having an affair with Kohut, is also accused of child Sex abuse and is expected to be arraigned today.
(08:55) - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection would like to remind the public of the following open campfire safety rules: Select a level location Away from heavy fuels, clear an area at least 5 feet from the fire’s edge and scrape grass, leaves or needles down to mineral soil. For more information on open campfire safety rules visit: www.calfire.ca.gov