How the Global tech outage impacted local Central Coast counties
SALINAS, Calif.(KION-TV): A global tech outage affected county services earlier Friday morning. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be speaking to all three…
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Caltrans Highway 1 updates and closures between Soquel and 41st Ave.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Friday that drivers can expect full overnight lane closures from July 21 to July 23 in both…
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The California Department of Public Health warns people not to eat shellfish “sport-harvested” from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a press release Thursday warning people not…
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CHP Santa Cruz arrest one person after vehicle pursuit
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- CHP Santa Cruz arrested one person after they tried evading officers Wednesday morning. According to officials,…
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Cal Fire CZU fully contained wildfire burning near Aptos Creek
NEW INFORMARTION: Cal Fire CZU has confirmed the wildfire burning near Aptos Creek has been fully contained. ORIGINAL: APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal…
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New medical residents honored in Santa Cruz ceremony through new hospital and school partnership
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A white coat ceremony in Santa Cruz Tuesday afternoon marked a group of inaugural family resident graduates. It’s…
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Santa Cruz County advances strategic health plan on children’s crisis center to enhance mental health services
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A groundbreaking initiative is unfolding in Santa Cruz County. The first dedicated children’s crisis center will…
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Lane closures expected on Main St and East Lake Ave for paving project in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville is warning drivers about a paving project that will force multiple lane closures on Main…
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Central Coast leaders react to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — While investigators continue to look for answers following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump,…
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Neighborhood on alert after a home invasion robbery in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that just after midnight Thursday, deputies were…
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Watsonville issues shelter-in-place for residents on Riverside Drive due to a gas line rupture
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Fire Department issues a shelter-in-place order on Friday for residents on Riverside Drive between Union…
Continue ReadingBy giving dogs a second chance through adoption, these vulnerable kids are getting a second chance of their own
Originally Published: 12 JUL 24 07:10 ET By Allie Torgan, CNN Santa Cruz, CA (CNN) — Melissa Wolf’s clients come in all shapes and sizes. Some…
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Santa Cruz county looking into FEMA money to help fix Mountain Charlie road
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The county of Santa Cruz says that the damaged road in the Santa Cruz mountains is still years away from repairs.…
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Capitola Wharf grand reopening confirmed for September 25th
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Capitola has set Wednesday, September 25th as the date for the wharf’s grand reopening and ribbon-cutting…
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Multiple lane closures on Highway 152 starting July 15
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced this week that there will be multiple lane closures along Highway 152 on Main St. and E. Lake…
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Santa Cruz City Schools announces the return of free meals for the upcoming school year
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz City Schools announced that they will be offering free meals to all students for the 2024-2025 academic…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s bust cockfighting pit on Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Tuesday morning, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check on the 3000 block of Highland…
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UC Santa Cruz confirms Camper Park closes, students respond
SANTA CRUZ, Calif (KION-TV) — UC Santa Cruz confirmed on Wednesday that due to significant health and safety concerns, the university is shutting…
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Measles exposure reported in Santa Cruz, says the county health office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County health leaders share concerns about a Measles case reported at a Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant.…
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Celebrate your birthday with us on Wake Up
(KION-TV)- We’re halfway through the week and we on Wake Up want to celebrate everyone’s birthday for the week of July 8th to the 14th. If you or a…
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More than two tons of illegal fireworks seized in “largest fireworks bust” in Watsonville Police Department’s history
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police said more than two tons of illegal fireworks were seized in what police is referring to as the…
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San Lorenzo Valley Water District temporarily shutting off water in parts of Felton on July 10
SAN LORENZO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced Tuesday that it will be replacing a leaking valve in Felton…
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Tourists head back home from the Central Coast after holiday weekend
MONTEREY, Calif.(KION-TV): A lot of people traveled this Fourth of July weekend. KION’s Nataly is checking in with travelers who are coming back home…
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City of Watsonville discusses a three-year lease for Joby Aviation College
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KIONTV) — The Watsonville City Council will discuss approving a three year aeronautical commercial lease Tuesday for Joby…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office still seeks people responsible for firing lit fireworks at officers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of calls were made to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office over the July 4th weekend near the…
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UPDATE: PG&E cancels potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs on July 5 in Monterey and San Benito counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced the potential Public Safety Power Shutoff event scheduled for July 5 has been canceled due to…
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Injury crash closes Highway 9 near Shadeland Road in Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz CHP confirmed Friday that a two-vehicle, major injury crash closed Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. The…
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Santa Cruz Mountain residents face high fire danger
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Residents in Boulder Creek are on high alert as excessive heat watch and fire danger continue in the county. The…
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Policyholder of California Fair Plan pays more after living in a fire danger zone
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — One homeowner voices frustration over unexpected changes to his insurance plan. Don Baker, a homeowner in boulder…
Continue Reading Birthday shout outs for July 1st – July 7th
(KION-TV)- With the first week of July coming to an end, let’s checkout the birthdays celebrated from July 1st to July 7th. Zoe Juarez: 6 years old,…
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Firefighters battling blaze in the Pajaro area
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — North Monterey County Fire confirms they’re battling a fire burning along Gonda Street and San Juan Road in the Pajaro…
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Pacific Collegiate School teacher arrested on charges of statutory rape
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 41-year-old instructor at Pacific Collegiate School (PCS), Trung Lai, was arrested Friday on charges of attempted…
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Highway 9 at Fern Drive shut down due to power pole on fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz has shut down a portion of Highway 9 at Fern Drive after a power pole caught fire on Thursday.…
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Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow “safe and…
Continue Reading Last day to celebrate a birthday from July 1st to 7th on Wake up
(KION-TV)- With the week almost coming to a close, we’re looking for some more birthdays to celebrate this Friday on Wake Up!! If you want to…
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Felton volunteer fire department faces a staffing shortageÂ
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- Budget constraints and staffing shortages are putting the Felton Volunteer Fire Department in jeopardy. Moving through fire…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Police arrest driver in suspected DUI crash that left one person dead
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- An early morning crash left a pedestrian dead in the Santa Cruz area, with a driver arrested on suspicion of DUI. Santa…
Continue ReadingMissing UCSC student found safe
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a missing 31-year-old UCSC student has been found safe. The…
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Extreme heat brings more people to the Santa Cruz beaches to cool offÂ
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Many areas are bracing themselves for excessive heat starting today Tuesday and lasting throughout Friday. In order…
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CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
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Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
Continue Reading Celebrate your birthday with us on Wake Up
(KION-TV)- The start of a new month also means a new month of birthdays to celebrate. Celebrate your birthday or a special someone’s birthday with us…
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Multi-audience wildfire survey shows gaps in wildfire risk reduction education and access to resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KION-TV) — A new national survey from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has found that only half of homeowners and…
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Several days of excessive heat expected in some parts of the Central Coast
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – The Central Coast is bracing itself for several days of excessive heat this week.Triple-digit temperatures are expected to…
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Inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety, but some used FaceTime
CalMatters When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no…
Continue ReadingNew law requiring California bars to offer drink spiking drug test kits takes effect July 1
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A new law requiring many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits will take…
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Santa Cruz County introduces new ordinance to regulate e-bikes on sidewalks
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County taking steps to make streets safer. The board of supervisors approving an ordinance this week…
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The Santa Cruz City Council approving a plan to combat the homeless crisis
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz City Council approving a plan to combat the homeless crisis. This, after the supreme court’s…
Continue Reading Birthdays highlighted on Wake Up from June 22 – 28th.
With June coming to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a birthday…
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