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Father of boy in Santa Cruz surf rescue: 'My son told me he drowned'

  • Jul 30

4.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Bay Area, USGS says

  • Apr 2
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Santa Cruz lifeguard describes dramatic rescue of young boy: video

"I put my fins on my wrist, popped my buoy and entered the water to get ahold of the child." The 16-year-old lifeguard who was captured on camera pulling a young boy to the shore off the coast of Santa Cruz last weekend is speaking out for the first time.

  • Aug 2

CA redwoods preserve turns fire-damaged wood into boon for farmers

  • Aug 23, 2024
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Firefighters rescue horse trapped in muddy trail

  • Mar 8, 2017

Horses, owners separated by wildfires reunited

  • Sep 30, 2016

Therapy dogs visit firefighters battling wildfires

  • Aug 6, 2016

PHOTOS: Police make grim discovery in search for Santa Cruz girl

  • Jul 28, 2015

RAW VIDEO: Santa Cruz police give update on missing girl case

  • Jul 27, 2015
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