Looking ahead to upcoming rainfall in the Santa Cruz Mountains
After a little break from the active weather, the rain is back! Adding to the already water logged ground from last week’s storm that brought areas…
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Two new Omicron cases detected in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Public Health said they were notified that two COVID-19 samples collected were identified as Omicron mutation.…
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Holiday travel expected to fall short of pre-pandemic numbers
Rising COVID-19 cases aren’t stopping the holiday travel rush. The Transportation Security Administration says they have screened more than 2 million…
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Driver found with 4 stolen catalytic converters
Watsonville Police arrested a 30-year-old suspect after finding four stolen catalytic converters and burglary tools following a high-risk stop.…
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How Santa Cruz is preparing to shelter the homeless after the Benchlands camp floods
The City of Santa Cruz is holding a briefing to discuss how they’re preparing for incoming storms, especially to shelter the homeless from the rain.…
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Two people were airlifted to hospital after a head-on crash in Watsonville
The 35-year-old driver and 32-year-old passenger were airlifted to Natividad Medical Center after a car accident on Freedom Boulevard, west of…
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7-year-old visiting from out-of-state found safe
Police are searching for a 7-year-old girl who went missing from an apartment complex in Watsonville. Police say Sophia Serrato was last seen this…
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PVUSD student arrested for making threat to school
Watsonville Police Department said they arrested a student for threatening to carry out a shooting at WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Watsonville…
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TikTok “violent school threat” trend has Central Coast high schools on high alert
A viral TikTok trend #december17 has students, parents, and districts…
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Fallen trees cause Highway 9 closure near Ben Lomond
As of early this morning Highway 9 in both directions is…
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Who’s enforcing the statewide mask mandate?
A statewide mask mandate has returned to California, regardless of vaccination status.…
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A look at the damage from the rain storm
After receiving 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, many parts of the Central Coast are still recovering from the rain storm on Monday.…
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Santa Cruz cleans up following Atmospheric River aftermath
Most watches and warnings have been lifted, with the exception of a high surf advisory that remained in effect until Wednesday…
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Heavy rain flooded a homeless camp in Santa Cruz on Monday. People were in a couple feet of water to save their possessions, according to one local…
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Post-shower snow in Monterey County, hail in Santa Cruz County
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) After heavy rains and strong winds hit the Central Coast on Monday, snow and hale were part of the forecast in parts…
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Santa Cruz County lifts evacuation warnings
For residents in low-lying areas like Felton Grove and Paradise Park, the county suggested they be ready to evacuate if needed and those might need…
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How to check if your area is being evacuated
To see if you are being evacuated, use the map below by typing in your address. If you place of residence lies in a red zone, you are currently being…
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Ice Cream Grade closed, large boulder on the road
Cal Fire CZU closed Ice Cream Grade in both directions as a large boulder fell into the middle of the road.…
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Scotts Valley Police Help Homeless Man
Officers dug into their own pockets, purchased two pairs of socks and a pair of shoes for…
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What’s all the stink about in Watsonville?
Santa Cruz County Environmental Health says they’ve found the source of a foul odor spreading through parts of the…
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CHP: One dead after car accident on Highway 129
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a car accident that happened on 74 Riverside on Highway 129 in Santa Cruz County, according…
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Nurses demand Watsonville Community Hospital stay open
Nurses working at Watsonville Community Hospital are holding a press conference advocating to have the hospital stay…
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PG&E to remove wood cut from the 2020 CZU Fires
Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be removing wood debris and trees that were cut after the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires in the coming weeks.…
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Santa Cruz man sentenced for violent hate crime after slashing at Black man
FBI announced Ole Hougen was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in federal prison for committing a violent hate crime against a Black man in Santa…
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Tips on how to stay safe during the holidays
Here are a few tips from North County Fire Authority to keep your home safe during the…
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Hot start to the holiday season brings welcome traffic for local businesses
It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Capitola Village — but it sure doesn’t feel like it. To kick off December, not a single cloud is in…
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Watsonville Police: Green Valley Road and Main Street closed after power pole damage
Police said PG&E are on scene assessing the damage, but they don’t know when the road will reopen.…
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Marina man killed in deadly crash on Hwy 129
Caltrans has announced a closure of Highway 129 at Harvest Drive due to a three-vehicle crash early Monday…
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Woman falls at Grayhound Rock in Santa Cruz County.
Cal Fire CZU said the woman is in stable condition tonight. …
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Klay Thompson assigned to Santa Cruz Warriors
The Golden State Warriors announced Sunday they are assigning guard Klay Thompson to the Santa Cruz Warriors, their G League…
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Tips to help prevent your online steals from being stolen
you are planning on doing some online shopping this Black Friday or Cyber Monday, here are some tips from Pacific Grove and Watsonville Police to…
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Crest Christmas Tree Farm recovering after CZU Fire
Last year’s CZU Fire destroyed almost 85% Crest Ranch Christmas Trees, and they only have about 9 acres of trees to sell this…
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Watsonville Police gives tips for holiday drivers
This year, the AAA predicts more than 53 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from…
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“Tiny Home” talks continue in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County leaders are requesting public input on “tiny home” regulations in the county that could see an update in the…
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Scammers uses retired Watsonville Police Chief voices to request donations
According to Watsonville Police, the latest phone scam claims to be a trusted official to trick people in to giving them money. …
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How to stay healthy during the holiday season
As holiday travel is picking up throughout the Central Coast and the threat of a possible winter surge of COVID-19 ahead, health officials are…
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One person dead after head-on crash near Watsonville
A twenty year old male victim is dead following a two vehicle…
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Stockton couple caught stealing catalytic converter in Watsonville
Watsonville Police arrested a couple from Stockton they confirmed were trying to steal a catalytic converter.…
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Santa Cruz County Health Officer issues indoor mask order
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newell has issued an indoor mask mandate for all of Santa Cruz County, regardless of vaccination…
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Woman gets purse stolen after her car gets hit by a motorcycle on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz
A woman from Salinas had her purse stolen after she was rear-ended by a 20-year-old motorcyclist in an unincorporated part of Santa Cruz, according…
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69-year-old man arrested for child molestation
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) Investigators from Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 69-year-old man from Pajaro accused of child molestation.…
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Man points gun-shaped lighters at people passing by in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Sheriff arrested a man that was pointing a lighter shaped like a gun at people passing by near Thunder Lane and Soquel Drive on…
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Man arrested with weapons and drugs in Santa Cruz
A Santa Cruz County resident is facing 11 charges after being arrested for weapons and drug possession on…
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12 inmates test positive for COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County Jail
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s office reported that around 12 inmates tested positive for COVID-19 on…
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10-year-old found safe in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 10-year-old…
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March in Santa Cruz to bring awareness to missing women of color
On Saturday, organizers are having a march at Lighthouse Point to help spread awareness on the thousands of Black, Indigenous, women of color that go…
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Watsonville Police arrest shooting suspect
Watsonville police detectives arrested a gunman who was wanted for critically injuring a man on Carey Avenue during a mid-October…
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Bradley Elementary library floods after years of maintenance issues
After years of dealing with issues in the building — the library at Bradley Elementary School has reached its breaking point. The library was shut…
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PG&E prepares for more wet weather on the Central Coast
Another wet storm is on the way to the Central Coast tonight, and Pacific Gas & Electric is preparing for more possible…
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Santa Cruz County Sherrif’s Office looking for bicyclist hit near 17th Avenue and East Cliff Drive
Deputies with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a bicyclist who was hit near the intersection of 17th Avenue and East Cliff…
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