A Santa Cruz County juror who served for the trial of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton’s killer says the case’s outcome fails to ensure justice ...

Feb. 20 – Last weekend, a pickup truck belonging to a supporter of President Donald Trump was reported heavily vandalized outside an auto repair shop in Live Oak. Local conservatives say they are ...

SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County’s newest judge was ceremonially sworn into office as family, friends and professional peers filling three courtrooms shared her celebration. Family and ...

Maddy’s mother, Laura Jordan, shared hugs with family and friends in the hall of the courthouse but chose not to provide a comment to media members. Santa Cruz County resident Shawna Spaulding ...

Pacific Collegiate School won the 2025 Santa Cruz County Mock Trial following a riveting finals event at the Santa Cruz Courthouse. The Pacific Collegiate School team is now eligible to compete at ...

Madyson “Maddy” Middleton. Convicted murderer Adrian “A.J.” Gonzalez in Santa Cruz Superior Court during his sentencing for the July 2015 killing of 8-year-old victim, Madyson Middleton.

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has announced that Pacific Collegiate School won the 2025 Santa Cruz County Mock Trial following a finals event at the Santa Cruz Courthouse on Feb. 20 ...