‘Awesome Santa Cruz’ helping fund local community projects
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A group of 13 Santa Cruz County residents launched the first Central Coast chapter for the Awesome Foundation.…
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Highway 1 pavement project in Santa Cruz County set to start on Sunday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Drivers in Santa Cruz County will seeing some traffic delays as a result of the Highway 1 Paving Project.…
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Aptos native Nikki Hiltz breaks women’s American record for mile
APTOS, Calif. – Aptos native Nikki Hiltz set the women’s mile American record in Monaco on Friday. Racing at a Diamond…
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Experts say sea otter 841 faces possible danger if not captured, despite growing support to leave her be
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The search for Otter 841 continues, and while the otter mania is amusing, we had to ask why it’s taking so long to…
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Watsonville man suspected of posing as a minor on social media to lure young girls for sex
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they are investigating a case of a 26-year-old man posing as a minor on social media to…
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The sea otter harassing surfers off the California coast eludes capture as her fan club grows
By HAVEN DALEY and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A sea otter launched into the national spotlight after images of…
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FEMA extends winter storm assistance application through start of September
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) Update July 20, 2023, at 5:36 p.m.- The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed Thursday that they will extend…
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Otter 841 continues to bring crowds and helping businesses in Santa Cruz despite not being captured
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 18, 2023 AT 8:36 PM- Otter 841 has still not been captured, but the surfboard biting sea otter is…
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Overnight camping has returned at Big Basin Redwoods State Park
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 17, 2023 AT 4:32 PM- A welcome sight at Big Basin Redwoods State Park as camping along the coastal area…
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New college scholarship available for students of Central Coast farmworkers
By Christina Rodriguez and KEYT Staff SANTA MARIA, Calif., (KEYT-TV) – The California Farmworker Foundation is offering the “Nueva Generacion…
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Third phase of paving for Freedom Boulevard Reconstruction Project on Tuesday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 16, 2023 ON 3:50 PM: The City of Watsonville announced that the third phase of the Freedom Boulevard…
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Microsoft replacing default font with Aptos, named after Santa Cruz County town
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Many people in this unincorporated town of Santa Cruz County may soon switch their allegiance from Apple after Microsoft…
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Vehicle drives off 300-foot cliff near Scott Creek Beach, man in critical condition
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU says they are responding to reports of a vehicle that went over a 300-foot cliff Friday on Highway 1. CAL…
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Two injured in Watsonville gang-related shooting
Watsonville, Calif. (KION-TV) Two teens were shot near Freedom Elementary School on the 200 block of Ross Avenue on Wednesday night, per Watsonville…
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Affordable student housing project in Santa Cruz County at-risk after state grant changes
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An upcoming student housing project at Cabrillo College’s Aptos Campus is now uncertain following grant changes from the…
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PVUSD selects Murry Schekman as interim superintendent
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro Valley Unifed School District Board of Trustees has selected Murry Schekman to become interim…
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Governor Newsom announces over $19 million to preserve Vista Verda Apartments in Freedom
FREEDOM, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that more than $159.9 million in awards was going towards 638 affordable housing…
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Santa Cruz County on high alert after first death linked to animal tranquilizer xylazine
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Santa Cruz Coroner’s Office has confirmed its first death linked to an animal tranquilizer. The…
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PetSmart to pay over $1 million for overcharging California customers
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey S. Rosell announced that PetSmart LLC has agreed to pay…
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Cabrillo College robotics club wins second straight World Mate ROV Competition
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Cabrillo College robotics club has become a dynasty as they won their second straight World MATE ROV Competition. The…
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Watsonville Fire Department contain structure fire on Bright View Lane
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Fire Department said nobody was inside a duplex when a fire started on the exterior of the building…
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The “Spirit of Watsonville” alive and well on Independence Day
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)– The 4th of July was a site for many festivities across the Central Coast. The Spirit of Watsonville was fully shown…
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Independence Day Events around the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Fourth Of July is around the corner and we have a list of family events to checkout throughout the Central…
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Aptos ‘World’s Shortest Parade’ has big turnout
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 4th of July kicked off in Aptos with their annual “World’s Shortest Parade.” The parade started at the corner of Soquel…
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County of Santa Cruz flag flies over county building to commemorate 40th anniversary
SANTA CRUZ, COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Santa Cruz is celebrating not only Independance Day but the 40th year the County flag was…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office looking for three suspects involved in an armed robbery
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery near Highway…
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Santa Cruz Metro gets over $20 million to convert Watsonville fleet to zero-emission
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 3, 2023 AT 2:45 PM: The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District formally announced that…
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Early morning structure fire breaks out on Research Park Drive
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Capitola Police said that a structure fire broke out on the 2600 block of Research Park Drive in unincorporated…
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Motorcyclist dead in Watsonville crash
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said that a male motorcyclist in his 30’s is dead after being involved in a crash with an SUV.…
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Residents worried after mountain lion sighting in Santa Cruz neighborhood
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – A neighborhood in Santa Cruz is on alert after a mountain lion was spotted earlier in the week. Police say they have not…
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Santa Cruz Police still looking for mountain lion spotted in various neighborhoods
Santa Cruz, Calif. (KION-TV) Update June 29, 2023, at 12:25 p.m.- Santa Cruz Police said they are looking for a mountain lion that they have…
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Composting toilets approved to help CZU Lightning Complex Fire victims move back home
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a new composting toilet pilot program aimed at helping some victims…
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Recovering Capitola businesses open and ready for visitors as 4th of July approaches
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)-With the 4th of July weekend approaching, businesses in Capitola are hoping for a busy holiday as they continue their…
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From Pájaro to Harvard: A young girl overcomes homelessness to attend the Ivy League school
SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV) – According to Harvard University records the admission rate is 4%, just last year only 29 acceptance letters were sent.…
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Victims of Pajaro levee breach plan to sue counties and agencies over disaster
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hundreds of people impacted by the flooding near the Pajaro River and near waterways are looking to hold several…
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Styrofoam eco-friendly alternative Cruz Foam now being adopted by local companies
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV- Last month, we showed you a company in Santa Cruz that is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its eco-friendly…
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Santa Cruz approves expanding county mental health services
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KPIX) – The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors at a meeting Tuesday unanimously approved plans for funding more robust mental…
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Arrest made after bear spray road rage incident in Live Oak
LIVE OAK, Calif. (KION-TV)- Deputies said they made an arrest after a bear spray attack was caught on video and posted to social media, said the…
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Santa Cruz concerned with sea level rise, erosion and coastal storm flooding after winter storms
SANTA CRUZ, CA. (KION-TV): The city of Santa Cruz was one of the coastal cities that were hit by winter storms this year. Last week, President Biden…
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Community concerns as Watsonville approves tiny home village
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)-The Watsonville City Council is scheduled to receive new details on a proposal to create “tiny homes” as housing for…
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50-year-old San Jose man arrested on DUI charges after driving truck into the Pacific Ocean
PLEASURE POINT, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that 50-year-old Chad Rodger Gulmon of San Jose has been arrested on DUI charges…
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Repairs to Jarvis Slide on Highway 17 to start on Monday night
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Starting on Monday night, Caltrans will be making repairs to Jarvis Slide on Highway 17 which will result in…
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New Santa Cruz County Fair CEO looks to bring stability
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The grounds of the Santa Cruz County Fair are empty now, but soon people will fill the area to enjoy what the…
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Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide reopened after culvert repairs
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE June 22, 2023, at 1:09 p.m.- The County of Santa Cruz announced that culvert repairs were completed Thursday…
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Patio fire extinguished on 3rd story of an apartment complex in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Fire Department said they stopped a fire on the third story of an apartment complex from spreading…
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Garbage truck catches fire in Scotts Valley
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Scotts Valley Police Department said that the Scotts Valley Fire District extinguished a garbage truck fire…
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Santa Cruz County selects new health officer
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County officials announced that they have selected Dr. Lisa Hernandez as the new health officer for…
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Missing 7-year-old last seen in Aptos found safe
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JUNE 20, 2023 AT 2:03 PM-Â The missing 7-year-old was found safe, per the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. The…
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Person of interest in San Francisco mass shooting that injured 9 detained in Santa Cruz County: SF Police
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update June 15, 2023, at 11:52 a.m.- San Francisco Police confirmed on Wednesday night that they arrested a…
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