4 indicted in Santa Clara County concealed gun permit scandal
A California grand jury has indicted four people, including a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s…
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Pacific Grove police present plaque honoring Sgt. Gutzwiller to Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is sharing it’s gratitude to the Pacific Grove Police…
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Coin shortage impacts laundry program for Santa Cruz homeless
Brent Adams and a team of volunteers with the Santa Cruz Warming Center Program tackle 60 loads of laundry for the homeless every week. “Clean…
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Santa Cruz County won’t allow in-person schooling until testing capacity improves
The Santa Cruz health officer announced schools in the county would not be allowed to…
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Report: Former Angels employee arrested on drug charges in connection to pitcher’s overdose death
A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been arrested on federal drug charges in…
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Four Big Sur roads closed due to “overwhelming increase” in visitors
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Brush fires are on the top of the minds for surrounding fire departments as fire season continues on the Central…
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New Covid-19 antibody trials
It’s a potential Covid-19 treatment that researchers say typically takes years to develop. But this week, a new antibody effort has launched for…
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Vegetation fire that burned near homes in Santa Cruz considered suspicious
The Santa Cruz Fire Department responded to a report of eucalyptus trees burning near South Branciforte…
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MPUSD teaching assistant speaks out over concerns hosting in-person classes
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Staff with an extended learning program at the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District say they are worried about having…
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Fire at Gonzales pallet yard
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) A fire at a Gonzales pallet yard sent smoke high into the air, easily seen from Highway 101 near the city. The fire…
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Ex-alumnos de Gonzales crean programa de mentores para estudiantes
GONZALES, Calif. (KMUV) Durante este nuevo año escolar, los estudiantes se están adoptando a varios cambios. Y exalumnos de la preparatoria de…
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AsambleÃstas exigen acción inmediata para proteger a trabajadores en la industria agrÃcola
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) Un paquete de alivio y una propuesta de ley están en la mesa legislativa del estado, donde algunos asambleÃstas están…
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Pacific Grove approves citations for face covering violations
Pacific Grove is the latest Central Coast city to approve issuing citations to people not wearing face coverings in…
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REPORTAJE ESPECIAL: Combatiendo el hambre en el Condado de Monterey
Comienza otro ciclo escolar, pero este año los salones de clases lucen diferentes debido al aprendizaje a distancia. Sin embargo, aunque los…
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Item resembling pipe bomb found during response to person in crisis on Soquel Avenue
The area around the 1200 block of Soquel Avenue was evacuated when the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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WATCH: Procession for former Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio
Former Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio was laid to rest…
Continue ReadingWarming Back Up Inland
The marine layer will stabilize a bit Friday/Saturday as the trough weakens and higher pressure begins to push down on it. This will lead to cooler…
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Salinas High School teacher named Monterey County Teacher of the Year
Salinas High School teacher Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 2021 Monterey County Teacher of the…
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Arrestan mujer por intento de asesinato en Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) Una mujer de Watsonville está enfrentando una fianza de $250.000 por presuntamente apuñalar varias veces a otra mujer de…
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$1 million dollars in CARES Act funding to go to rent burdened Santa Cruz County residents
Santa Cruz County Supervisor John Leopold asked the board to dedicate at least $1 million…
Continue Reading Watsonville woman arrested on attempted murder charges in connection to stabbing
A suspect has been arrested in connection to an attempted murder in…
Continue Reading Gonzales High School alumni launch mentorship program
Gonzales High School alumni are connecting with 9th-12th grade students this Fall.…
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Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics
Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…
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Central Coast Comeback: How the pandemic will change voting in the November election
Amid coronavirus concerns, voting by mail will likely see all-time turnout this November. Every registered voter in California will receive a…
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Gilroy police searching for suspect(s) after kittens found fatally shot
GILROY, Calif. (KION)–Gilroy police are looking for the person or persons responsible for killing two small kittens. Officials say on Thursday July…
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Buscan a 4 hombres armados en Big Sur, evacuan a residentes
BIG SUR, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey y varias otras agencias estales se encuentran en una escena donde cuatro…
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Investigators: Four men reportedly set trap, approach woman with guns near Old Coast Road
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said four men with automatic weapons…
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Arrestan a sospechoso vinculado al robo de una farmacia de Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) Autoridades han arrestado a un sospechoso en conexión a un robo que ocurrió en una farmacia por Freedom Blvd. en…
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Videographer catches Beirut explosion on camera while taking wedding photos
A wedding videographer captured a massive explosion at a warehouse in Beirut on…
Continue ReadingWest Coast Troughing
Seasonable to slightly cool temperatures will continue into the end of the week as a trough of low pressure lingers on the West Coast. The marine…
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WATCH: Victim of fall in Arroyo Seco rescued with CHP helicopter
The victim of a fall in the Arroyo Seco Recreational Area was rescued, and the…
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El programa de asistencia de alquiler de Gonzales ayuda a más de 30 familias de bajos ingresos
GONZALES, Calif (KMUV) Más de 30 familias de Gonzales de bajos ingresos, recibieron una ayuda financiera para pagos sus alquileres.…
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Statewide technical issue causing delay in Santa Cruz County COVID-19 reporting
A technical glitch in California COVID-19 reporting is leading to what health…
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Family creates, donates face masks for the hearing impaired
Watsonville residents Anthony Aguilar and Deisy Aguilar Mora say they received an…
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TAMC asks for Hispanic, Spanish-speaking community members for input about potential new service
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County has released a survey, and it is…
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CDCR reports 21 employee COVID-19 cases at Salinas Valley State Prison
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that 21 employees in…
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UCSC police look for four people in connection to potentially bias-related incident
UC Santa Cruz police have provided an update on what they believe could be a bias-related…
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Free pop-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Marina
A pop-up COVID-19 testing site is opening in Marina…
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Central Coast schools welcome students back online
The first day back to school will look a lot different for many on the Central Coast this year.…
Continue Reading Suspect in Watsonville pharmacy robbery arrested in Bay Area
The suspect in a robbery at a Watsonville pharmacy, 26-year-old Elben Ramos, has been arrested in the Bay…
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Two more people die of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County
Health officials announced that two more people died of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County…
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Advisories lifted at two Monterey beaches
Both Monterey Municipal Beach and Monterey State beach are under a beach advisory that was posted…
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Districts continue meal distribution programs as classes begin
While students are doing distance learning at home across the Central Coast, many districts will still provide meals for kids this academic…
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Person arrested for vandalizing Santa Cruz business
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–Santa Cruz Police have arrested the person they believe vandalized a local business. Officers responded to The Falafel Hut…
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Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…
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Trump to create post to focus on solely human trafficking
President Donald Trump plans to expand the White House domestic policy office by…
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California issues guidelines for school reopening waivers
California health officials released guidelines Monday for elementary schools to seek…
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Santa Cruz County suspends 25 cent bag charge requirement
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is temporarily suspending a 25 cent bag…
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Encuentran cuerpo de buceador tras cuatro dÃas de búsqueda en Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey ha encontrado el cuerpo de un buceador que desapareció mientras realizaba una…
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Santa Cruz County announces citations for health order violations in unincorporated areas
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance…
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