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. The ...

What: Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting ... Hart has set his last day as Dec. 6 and endorsed Undersheriff Chris Clark as his successor in a media release announcing his retirement.

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 ...