OES: Post-Dolan Fire threats pose “very high” risk to human life, safety
The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services has released a report on the Dolan Fire that details potential risks…
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Cementerios en la Costa Central anuncian planes para el DÃa de los Muertos
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) ACTUALIZACION: El Distrito del Cementerio del Valle del Pajaro aclaró con Telemundo 23 que el Cementerio Público del…
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Dos candidatos compiten para representar el distrito 1 del Condado de Santa Cruz como supervisor
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Este tres de noviembre podrÃa ver un nuevo supervisor en el Condado de Santa Cruz. El supervisor de turno John…
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US officials call out Iran, Russia for election interference
The Director of National Intelligence announced in a special conference that Iran and Russia have taken actions to…
Continue ReadingCooler With Increased Fire Danger
Air Quality Report (As of 7PM)All reporting stations are good to moderate.Temperatures will continue to slide downward into the weekend as a deep…
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Court orders California to cut San Quentin inmates by half
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most…
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What are the rules around poll watching?
WASHINGTON (AP) What are the rules around poll watching on Election Day in the United States? President Donald Trump has been urging his supporters…
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A Texas woman died on a plane of Covid-19 in July
A Dallas-area woman died due to Covid-19 while on a flight home from Las Vegas in July, a Dallas County official…
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Nearly 100 people displaced after fire at Wall Street Inn
The Watsonville Fire Department is asking people to avoid the area around Rodriguez and West Beach…
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The first firefighting robot in America is here — and it has already helped fight a major fire in Los Angeles
A newly recruited firefighter in Los Angeles put out a major fire even before being formally introduced at a news…
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US Postal Service provides tips for making deliveries safe for mail carriers
The US Postal Service is reminding everyone to keep hazards away from paths to help mail carriers and other Postal Service…
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Fire threat looms with Red Flag Warning in Santa Cruz Mountains
A red flag warning begins at 1 a.m. Thursday for the Santa Cruz Mountain areas. The combination of strong winds and dry conditions causes the concern…
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Two arrested on gun charges in Morgan Hill during investigation into violent gang crimes in Stockton
Two Arizona men were arrested in Morgan Hill as part of an investigation into an increase in violent crime…
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Gilroy police investigate homicide on Stoney Court
Police in Gilroy are investigating a homicide that happened on Stoney Court…
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Horario del centro de votación móvil del Condado de Santa Cruz
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Santa Cruz ya reveló el horario del centro de votación movil. AquÅ
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Central Coast cemeteries make plans for a safe Dia de los Muertos
For Maria Padilla, time with her loved ones is time spent at Valley Catholic Cemetery in Watsonville. “First is my brother, then my daughter and now…
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Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County hosts online Be the Difference Awards ceremony
The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and its sponsors are hosting the 2020 Be the Difference…
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After 54 years on broadcast TV, ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ moves to Apple TV+
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” first aired on CBS in 1966 and eventually moved to ABC. But this year it will air on Apple…
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Administrador del centro Watsonville Post Acute anuncia su renuncia, confirman 14 muertes por COVID-19
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) El Director del centro de enfermerÃa especializada, Watsonville Post Acute, acaba de anunciar su renuncia tras un brote…
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Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pontiff while being interviewed for the…
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Cooler, But Continued Fire Danger
Air Quality Report (As of 7AM)All reporting stations are good to moderateTemperatures will continue to slide downward toward the end of the week with…
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Before you get a flu shot, get good sleep to increase its effectiveness, experts say
Medical professionals are recommending that people make sure to get their flu shots this year, in part because some Covid-19 and flu symptoms are…
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Epsilon has strengthened to a hurricane and is moving toward Bermuda
(CNN) — Hurricane Epsilon has strengthened to a Category 1 storm as it moves toward Bermuda, threatening the island with dangerous swells.…
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Breonna Taylor grand juror says panel wasn’t given a chance to consider homicide charges
The Breonna Taylor grand jury was not given an opportunity to consider homicide charges in the case against police officers who served a no-knock…
Continue Reading The Hummer is making a comeback — and this time, it’s all-electric
The Hummer is back. But it’s a much different truck than it used to be. General Motors revealed the new all-electric GMC Hummer EV Tuesday night,…
Continue Reading More Hispanic workers impacted by Covid-19 in food processing and agriculture workplaces, CDC study finds
(CNN) — More Hispanic workers were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in food processing plants, manufacturing plants and…
Continue Reading Experts find human remains while searching for the 1921 Tulsa race massacre victims
(CNN) — At least one set of human remains were found at a cemetery where experts are searching for victims of the 1921 Tulsa race Massacre, an…
Continue Reading NASA mission successfully touched down on asteroid Bennu
After orbiting the near-Earth asteroid Bennu for nearly two years, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully touched down and reached out its robotic…
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Vigil held for young mother murdered in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Family and friends came together Tuesday night in a vigil for Brenda Becerra. The young mother was murdered last week and…
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Leopold and Koenig compete for District 1 Supervisor seat in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) One seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is up for grab in November. Incumbent John Leopold is facing…
Continue Reading Forward progress stopped for vegetation fire near Scotts Valley
A small vegetation fire is burning in the Timber Ridge area near Scotts Valley, and crews are responding…
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A California city is guaranteeing income to 800 residents for two years
The city of Compton is launching a pilot program that will guarantee free, recurring cash payments to 800 of its low-income…
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Comunidad de Watsonville ahora tiene acceso a muchas más áreas recreativas gracias a nueva colaboración
WATSONVILLE, Calif (KMUV) El martes, la familia Ruiz aprovechó las condiciones cálidas para divertirse en el parque Ramsey en Watsonville.…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for two domestic violence incidents against teen
A Salinas man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a domestic violence incident earlier this year and…
Continue Reading Administrator at Watsonville Post Acute steps down, county confirms 14 COVID-19 related deaths
Administer Gerald E. Hunter at the Watsonville Post Acute Center announced that he will be stepping down…
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Items stolen from burned Boulder Creek property returned, but investigation continues
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two people who were caught on camera stealing…
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Sospechoso arrestado en Watsonville por homicidio ocurrido en Miami murió por lesión autoinfligida
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz dijo que un sospechoso de homicidio murió a causa de una…
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Hombre acusado de matar a su esposa en Watsonville en 2020 se declara culpable
ACTUALIZACIÓN: WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV-TV) – Un hombre de Watsonville se declaró culpable el viernes de asesinar a su esposa en octubre de 2020,…
Continue Reading Man accused of killing his wife in Watsonville caught at US-Mexico border
Watsonville police are holding a news conference to provide an update on the investigation into the…
Continue ReadingCooler, But Continued Fire Danger
Air Quality Report (As of 12AM)All reporting stations are good to moderateTemperatures will continue to slide downward toward the end of the week…
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Disneyland reopening faces further delay under new California guidance
Disneyland will likely stay closed for several more weeks after California released its long-awaited guidance Tuesday for…
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Salinas man sentenced to 16 years in prison for armed robbery at Cricket Wireless
A Salinas man will spend 16 years in prison for committing an armed robbery at a Cricket Wireless…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested in Watsonville for Miami homicide dies of self-inflicted injury
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a murder suspect has died of a self-inflicted…
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Monterey police ask for help finding vehicle believed to be involved in burglaries
Monterey police are asking for the community’s help as they try to find a vehicle believed to be connected to a…
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Monterey to consider new housing developments
Two new housing developments are on the table for discussion at Monterey’s City Council meeting, Tuesday night.…
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State health provides guidance for theme parks, outdoor sporting events to begin allowing attendees
The California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, will be providing an update on…
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PolicÃa de Salinas busca a menor de 13 años reportada como desaparecida
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) La policÃa de Salinas está en busca de una menor de 13 años quien, según autoridades, fue vista por última vez con un…
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San Francisco set to pass legislation about racist 911 calls
Fed up with white people calling 911 about people of color selling water bottles, barbecuing or otherwise going about their…
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Lowe’s will deliver your Christmas tree for free this year
Lowe’s is offering free Christmas tree delivery for the first time as home-bound Americans start the holidays earlier than…
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Orionid meteor shower peaks this week
The Orionid meteor shower will peak in the early morning hours of October 21, sprinkling remnants of Halley’s Comet in Earth’s…
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