Is Deltacron making its way to the U.S?
Covid cases are low in the U.S. but could the sneaky new BA.2 Deltacron variant change…
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California lawmakers propose $400 rebate to offset high gas prices
Californians complained — and lawmakers listened. A group of state Democrats is proposing a $400 rebate for every California taxpayer, meant to…
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New entries to Calif. Assembly District 28 race as Mark Stone announces plans to retire
California 29th Assembly District leader, Mark Stone, announced he plans to retire and will not run for the newly drawn 28th…
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Santa Cruz Police arrest two suspects for fentanyl and meth
A Saturday morning probation check ends with the arrest of two people found with fentanyl and meth, according to Santa Cruz…
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Severe drought causes concern for an early start to fire season
With little rain coming up in the forecast and extra dry vegetation, California could be seeing an early start to fire season.…
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Suspension of California’s 51-cent gas tax fails to pass State Assembly
Republican state lawmakers are calling for the suspension of California’s $.51 per gallon tax on gasoline amid sky-high…
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Some Central Coast school districts sticking with mask mandate
Multiple school districts on the Central Coast have decided to stick with having a mask mandate, for now, to prevent the spread of…
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Body found in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Watsonville Police confirmed a body was found near the overpass at Green Valley Road and Highway 1. Police said the body…
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Santa Cruz Police stop in-progress carjacking
Santa Cruz Police stopped a carjacker Tuesday at 4 p.m.…
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Watsonville High School student arrested for carrying BB gun to school
Watsonville High School was put on temporary lockdown Monday afternoon and a student was arrested for carrying a replica…
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CHP: Highway 17 open after overturned truck closures
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) All southbound lanes on Highway 17 at Laurel Road are back open after a USPS contractor truck overturned Monday…
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Man arrested with two assault rifles in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Calif. (KION-TV)– A man was arrested after calls of someone brandishing a firearm and threatening to shoot people were reported on…
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Gas prices hit new record high in California, Salinas ranks 13th highest
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– As of Monday, the average price of gas has set a new record high in California. The average price of gas for regular is…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy and Watsonville officer injured during pursuit
A 27-year-old Salinas man is in jail after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a pursuit through…
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Santa Cruz County releases Greenway Initiative report, could go to voters
Back in October, an electric passenger streetcar was placed on the unused tracks of Santa Cruz County to demonstrate a transit option for the coastal…
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Cal State Park plans burn piles in Santa Cruz County
California State Parks is planning to carry out burn piles at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park this week in Santa Cruz…
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Cal Fire has two fires under control in Santa Cruz mountains
Cal Fire said they are on the scene of two half-acre fires at 5151 Branciforte Court. …
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Longtime Breakers F.C. coach passes away
Longtime Santa Cruz Breakers Academy Coach, Raul Olvera, has passed…
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Live Oak attempted catalytic converter theft caught on camera
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)– A viewer sent a video of an attempted catalytic converter theft that occurred around 1 p.m. Wednesday. The viewer…
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New alarm registration system for Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they are transitioning to a new alarm registration system that is…
Continue Reading Salinas gas prices hit a record high, with no relief in sight
Salinas hit a new record for highest gas price in history Wednesday — at $4.820 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to…
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Capitola hit and run suspect turns himself in
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Capitola Police arrested a man after they turned themselves in following reports of him pointing a gun at a vehicle and…
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Militia group members guilty pleas tossed in federal court for destroying evidence related to federal officer shooting
Four members of a militia group associated with the boogaloo movement have been indicted for allegedly trying to…
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Deadly crash in Soquel after car hits concrete pillar
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)– California Highway Patrol said that a man who hit a concrete pillar on Soquel Drive east of Cabrillo on Saturday died of…
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Police: 5 gang members arrested in Watsonville for guns and drugs
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– A traffic stop on Friday led to the arrest of a known gang member, and three firearms, drugs and body armor were…
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Highway 17 wildlife undercrossing construction begins this week
Wildlife in Santa Cruz County is one step closer to a new, safer way to travel across Highway 17 — by going directly under the…
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Magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattles near Tres Pinos
Did you feel it? A 3.6 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of the Central Coast Sunday…
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Cal Fire CZU: Forward progress on fire near Zayante has been stopped
Firefighters with Cal Fire CZU are battling a fire near Zayante in the Santa Cruz…
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Retired pilot takes to the skies in Watsonville at 93-years-old
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– A 93-year-old retired pilot has been given a second chance to take to the skies Friday. Clarke Masters flew a 1942…
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“Shaking and rumbling” reported on Central Coast, cause unknown
Several messages and calls were sent to KION on reports of their houses shaking and hearing a loud rumbling sound Friday.…
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Homeless Person Health Project finished in Capitola
UPDATE 2/16/22 12:23 p.m., CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Capitola Police said that California Highway Patrol and the County of Santa Cruz were on site…
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Mask mandate to end across the state on Wednesday
Those masks can finally come off on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 mask mandate comes to an end.…
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SCCSO: Man wanted for Aptos liquor store theft
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they need the public’s help in searching for a man that stole from a liquor…
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Ocean Street Drain Project to cause traffic delays in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Calif. (KION-TV)– Beginning on Feb. 16 the City of Santa Cruz will begin replacing a catch basin on Ocean Street, the project is…
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Shots fired in Watsonville home misses 5, including 2 children
Daniel Zavala. Photo courtesy of Watsonville Police Department. WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– A man has been arrested after police say he fired…
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Ten COVID-19 related deaths reported Monday in Santa Cruz County
These deaths occurred from Jan. 16 to Feb. 10 during the omicron surge.…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s find heart-shaped meth
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office found around 30 grams of heart-shaped meth during a traffic stop Sunday…
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Santa Cruz County launches dashboard for CZU Lightning Fire rebuild
Santa Cruz County has announced the launch of a dashboard that will track CZU Lightning Fire rebuilding efforts.…
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What the redrawn congressional map means for the Central Coast
Congressional Districts have been redrawn and later this year people will vote in the primaries for their congressional…
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PVUSD staff rally for livable wages
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Teachers and staff from the Pajaro Valley Unified School District rallied Wednesday afternoon for liveable wages, on…
Continue Reading2 juveniles and adult arrested for October Watsonville homicide
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)–Suspects involved in a murder on Oct. 17 of 2021 have been arrested. The two suspects are juveniles and are being held…
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Capitola Police find card skimmer in bank ATM
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Captiola Police Department said a card skimmer was found at 10:57 a.m. outside an ATM at the Bank of America on 41st…
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Loch Lomond Reservoir at 85% capacity after a dry start to 2022
The end of 2021 brought hope for drought-stricken Californians — but with a dry start to the new year, and no rain in the forecast, benefits from…
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Resident alerts fire station about flames across the street on Capitola Avenue
Central Fire District put out a fire under the bridge of Capitola Avenue Monday evening.…
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Bill passes to create Pajaro Valley Health Care District
Watsonville Community Hospital is on life support — however, it is one step closer to finding a buyer thanks to a bill that’s making its way to the…
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Parts of Highway 9 closed due to down powerlines
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans says that each way north of Boulder Creek is closed due to a vehicle crash that took down powerlines. That…
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2 arrested in Watsonville for sale of fentanyl
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they arrested two people for the sale of highly addictive and dangerous drugs. Alberto Galvan,…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County to start calling residents for survey on broadband affordability and speed
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE APRIL 6, 2023 11:51 a.m.- The County of Santa Cruz says beginning April 10, they will be calling residents…
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Multiple vehicles on fire in Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION) Multiple vehicles including an old school bus were on fire tonight on Lost Valley and Bear Creek Canyon Roads, according…
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Watsonville man charged with molestation of minors in court Tuesday
A man who was arrested and charged with 12 cases of molestation of minors is set to appear in Santa Cruz County Superior Court Tuesday morning.…
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