Central Coast News and the Santa Cruz Police Officer's Association have partnered to set up a memorial fund at Bay Federal Credit Union to support the families of Elizabeth Butler and Loran "Butch"More >>
Central Coast News and the Santa Cruz Police Officer's Association have partnered to set up a memorial fund at Bay Federal Credit Union to support the families of Elizabeth Butler and Loran "Butch" Baker.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-04-26 19:07:55 GMT
The cold blooded murder of two Santa Cruz police officers in February rocked the Central Coast and made national headlines, but the suspect's history of sexual assault in the military ignited a national debate. More >>
The cold blooded murder of two Santa Cruz police officers in February rocked the Central Coast and made national headlines, but the suspect's history of sexual assault in the military ignited a national debate. The Center for Investigative Action worked to get answers about what Detectives Butch Baker and Elizabeth Butler didn't know about Jeremy Goulet and why? More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-04-08 20:36:03 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The families of two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty have released letters thanking the community for its support.More >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The families of two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty have released letters thanking the community for its support.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-03-26 18:32:17 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - It was an emotional and heartfelt thank you to the Santa Cruz community from the police department for an outpouring of support. More >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - It was an emotional and heartfelt thank you to the Santa Cruz community from the police department for an outpouring of support, as the Warriors remembered and honored fallen police officers Sergeant Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-04-01 20:07:13 GMT
California Pizza Kitchen has announced that 17 of its locations will participate in a fundraiser to support the families of fallen Detective Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler.More >>
California Pizza Kitchen has announced that 17 of its Northern California locations will participate in a fundraiser to support the families of fallen Detective Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler. More >>
Friday, March 15 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-03-15 18:12:39 GMT
In a statement to Central Coast News Army Spokesperson, Lt. Col. S. Justin Platt said there was not enough evident to prosecute Jeremy Goulet for the rape charges against him in 2006. Goulet was servingMore >>
In a statement to Central Coast News Army Spokesperson, Lt. Col. S. Justin Platt said there was not enough evident to prosecute Jeremy Goulet for the rape charges against him in 2006. Goulet was servingMore >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-03-15 01:10:21 GMT
The name of the man accused of killing two police officers in Santa Cruz, 35 year old Jeremy Goulet, has become a political hot topic because of his violent past. Rape charges were droppped when he wasMore >>
The name of the man accused of killing two police officers in Santa Cruz, 35 year old Jeremy Goulet, has become a political hot topic because of his violent past.More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 12:57 PM EST2013-03-08 17:57:07 GMT
The Santa Cruz Police Department provided some of the speeches from the Santa Cruz Police Officers' Memorial at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on March 7, 2013.More >>
The Santa Cruz Police Department provided some of the speeches from the Santa Cruz Police Officers' Memorial at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on March 7, 2013.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 8:51 PM EST2013-03-08 01:51:04 GMT
Story by Jacqueline Tualla SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Multiple agencies assisted the Santa Cruz Police Department patrolling the city as its officers laid to rest two of its finest officers on Thursday. AMore >>
Multiple agencies assisted the Santa Cruz Police Department patrolling the city as its officers laid to rest two of its finest officers on Thursday. A memorial was held for Sgt. Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler at HP Pavilion in San Jose.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 1:48 PM EST2013-03-05 18:48:59 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif- The route for the procession from Santa Cruz to San Jose for the two fallen officers has been announced. It is scheduled to start at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday and take the following route:More >>
The route for the procession from Santa Cruz to San Jose for the two fallen officers has been announced.More >>
Sergeant Loran Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler were shot and killed as they followed up on a sexual assault investigation at a residence in the 800 block of North Branciforte Avenue at approximately 3:30 pm.
Sergeant Baker had served with the Santa Cruz Police Department for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. Sergeant Baker's son also serves with the Santa Cruz Police Department.
Click here to leave your condolences on the Officer Down Memorial page for Sergeant Baker
Detective Butler had served with the Santa Cruz Police Department for 10 years. She is survived by her two children and boyfriend.
Click here to leave your condolences on the Officer Down Memorial page for Detective Butler
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:16 AM EDT2013-05-25 06:16:27 GMT
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg AFB officials tell Central Coast News that Highway 1 has been blocked off near the main gate. Officials say they are investigating a stolen van. Very littleMore >>
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg AFB officials tell Central Coast News that Highway 1 has been blocked off near the Santa Maria gate because a driver made threats to base defenders.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 1:31 AM EDT2013-05-25 05:31:37 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Thousands of people are making their way to the Central Coast to part take in the festivities kicking off, starting this memorial day weekend. More >>
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Thousands of people are making their way to the Central Coast to part take in the festivities kicking off, starting this memorial day weekend. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:26:59 GMT
Dear Jon – Join us on Tuesday and Thursday for answers to your questions. Larry writes, "How come the phone book shows a whole list of cab companies in San Luis Obispo when there are only two?" That'sMore >>
Dear Jon – Join us on Tuesday and Thursday for answers to your questions. Larry writes, "How come the phone book shows a whole list of cab companies in San Luis Obispo when there are only two?" More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:35:14 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office. Here is a breakdown of the latest movies coming to theaters: THE HANGOVER PARTMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:35:07 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Customers are threatening lawsuits against the Santa Maria Ford Dealership for false advertising. The dealership has come under fire after customers say they were lured in byMore >>
Customers are threatening lawsuits against the Santa Maria Ford Dealership for false advertising.More >>
