Clark’s oath was administered by Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Jerry Vinluan. The sheriff’s badge, glistening under the bright stage lights, was pinned onto his chest by his wife.

Chris Clark, the former undersheriff of Santa Cruz County, was sworn in today as the new sheriff, taking over from Jim Hart who retired in August. He will begin his duties immediately. Sheriff ...

New Sheriff Chris Clark, sworn in during a ceremony held Friday at Cabrillo College, was his endorsed successor. Hart individually thanked many of those gathered for the day’s Santa Cruz County ...

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark describes the new Care Alert program launched this week. Clark and his team developed the program after it was suggested by Supervisor Manu Koenig.