How is the central coast preparing to vaccinate children 5-11 years old
Schools around the central coast are currently waiting for the go-ahead to start administering vaccines to children 5 to 11 years old.…
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Watsonville man arrested for stabbing and homophobic slurs
According to the police, the suspect was carrying two knives when he started calling the two victims “homophobic…
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Highway 1 fully reopen after rockslide cleared near Monterey and San Luis Obispo County
Caltrans closed Highway 1 from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Fullers Point in Monterey County due to a rockslide.…
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Prescribed burns in Wilder Ranch State Park continues, park shares photos
California State Parks has been conducting prescribed burns at Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz County since Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
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Día de los Muertos Events near you
From pan de muertos and sugar skulls to marigolds and alters, Nov. 2 is a day many take the time to pay tribute to their loved ones who are no longer…
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Santa Cruz Police issues 28 citations and arrests 8 people over Halloween weekend
The police department said they were busy over 24 hours through the night into the early hours of November…
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Measure A: Increasing cannabis tax funds toward early childhood education in Santa Cruz
Voters in the City of Santa Cruz only have one thing to decide on Tuesday’s election — whether or not to increase the portion of the city’s…
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Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief to retire
Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief Ian Larkin announced his retirement. His last day will be Nov. 5, 2021.…
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A new parking ordinance could provide safe spaces for RVs in Santa Cruz
A new safe parking ordinance was first brought to the table to try and address not only concerns of people living in Santa Cruz but also the impacts…
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Central Coast 2021 Halloween Guide
Halloween festivities are kicking off this weekend and this year we’re giving you a look at all of the events taking place across Monterey, San…
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Prescribed burn begins at Wilder Ranch State Park
State Parks is leading a controlled burn in the Wilder Ranch State Park area beginning October 27 that’s expected to last until November 5,…
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Watsonville man caught stealing mailbox keys from USPS
Watsonville Police arrested a man suspected of stealing several mailbox keys from a United States Postal Service…
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Storm Damage: Scotts Valley home damaged by tree, hundreds of power outages reported
Crews are working to remove a tree that landed on a home in Scotts Valley on Tabor Way. Family members tell KION part of the tree landed in their…
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High surf warning on the Monterey and Santa Cruz County coast
There is a high surf warning until Tuesday at 11 a.m. Expect 20-30 foot waves this week with strong rip currents and possible coastal…
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Three people found overdosing on fentanyl over the weekend at Derby Park
Officers responded to a welfare check on three people that were lying in the bowl of the skate park at Derby Park and quickly determined the three…
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If you’ve been affected by the power outages, you may be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits
California residents in 14 counties affected by the extreme winds and power shutoffs could be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits.…
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See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast
From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…
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Santa Cruz County issues evacuation orders over expected rain event
The County of Santa Cruz is issuing evacuation warnings before this weekend’s rainstorm. The county says rainfall amounts are expected to exceed…
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Highway 17 reopens after brief closure
Highway 17 was closed in both directions out of an abundance of safety for the…
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Three arrested in relation to catalytic converter theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Three people accused of stealing a catalytic converter were arrested Saturday. The Santa Cruz Police Department says that…
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Storm watch: Preparing for debris flow, road issues this weekend
The County of Santa Cruz Emergency Operations Center is monitoring this weekend’s storm for any possible debris flow…
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Free sand and sandbag in Santa Cruz
Central Fire District has free sand and sandbags available to the public at their main headquarters, at 930 17th Avenue, to the right of the main…
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One person dead after crash near Felton on East Zayante Road
One man is dead after a solo-vehicle crash on East Zayante Road near Highland Avenue and Redwood…
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PG&E prepares for outages during upcoming rain
As the Central Coast prepares for more rain this weekend, PG&E is making sure they’re prepared for any potential weather-related outages.…
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11-year-old hospitalized from Spring Grove School tests positive for COVID-19
Spring Grove School sixth-grader was taken from a local hospital to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford after testing positive for…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County prepares for another planned PG&E power shutoff
Boulder Creek residents are upset about PG&E’s planned public safety power shutoffs. After power outages over the past few days in the…
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Bernie Escalante is named Interim Chief of Santa Cruz Police
Deputy Chief Bernie Escalante will be serving as Santa Cruz Chief of Police starting Oct. 30 following Chief Mills…
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Board of Supervisors move to stop placements of sexually violent predators in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty is introducing an agenda item to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators in the…
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45-year-old man survives shooting in Watsonville
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s office reported a shooting that happened Saturday morning at around 9:20 a.m. in the apartment complex on Stewart Avenue in…
Continue Reading Central Coast prepares to vaccinate children for COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be made available for children ages 5 to…
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People in Santa Cruz County prepare for rain
You might need to dust off that umbrella, Sunday’s evening rain kicked open our storm door, leading us into what could be the start of our wet…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff is investigating a homicide that took place on…
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Santa Cruz Fire reports two smaller fires in Pogonip Park “suspicious in nature”
Santa Cruz Fire Department and Cal Fire reported two other smaller fires started at the same park on Emma McCrary Trail on…
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Local burn association explains how prescribed burns work
The Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association spoke with KION on how prescribed burns are typically conducted.…
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CalFire confirms Estrada Fire burning near Watsonville is due to prescribed burn in the area
Estrada fire is 80% contained. According to CZU, Firefighters continue to mop up and strengthen control lines along with suppression repair…
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Counties prepare for upcoming rain
Emergency Operation teams across the Central Coast are preparing for rain and the upcoming storm…
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Highway 1 closed near Carmel Valley Road
California Highway Patrol is shutting down Highway 1 until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.…
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Central Coast school districts suffer from national supply chain crisis
The Pajaro Valley School District told parents that the U.S. supply chain crisis is affecting food programs for…
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Nine crew dispatched and four firefighters reported injured in Santa Cruz Pogonip Park Fire
Santa Cruz Fire Department said the wildfire in Pogonip Park is currently contained. The department also reported four firefighters were…
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Power outages affect residents in San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
Sunday evening a number of residents were left without power in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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Estrada Fire not expected to grow much more
CAL FIRE says they do not expect the Estrada Fire to grow much more…
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Santa Cruz County preparing to vaccinate kids aged 5-11 pending FDA approval
Children aged 5 to 11, could get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month if it gets authorization from the FDA, and Santa Cruz County is already…
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San Jose man sentenced to life in prison for murdering man in Santa Cruz Mountains
The death of a San Jose man in Santa Cruz County is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Sheriff’s…
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Are there any Halloween hesitations with COVID cases still looming in the Central Coast?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Halloween canceled? Many feared this would be the case last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead typical…
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California Court invalidates Measure Z
California 6th District Court of Appeals invalidates two parts of Monterey County’s Measure…
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Santa Cruz County receives $3 million grant to fight homelessness
The County of Santa Cruz Behavioral Health received a $3 million grant to address mental health-related issues for people experiencing…
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Watsonville High teachers push back on school resource officer decision
Watsonville High School teachers have expressed their concerns about the district’s decision to bring back school resource officers.…
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Lawyers react to proposals to protect undocumented workers
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KION) According to local immigration lawyers, if the deportation protection plan for undocumented people is approved, it could…
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Man arrested in Watsonville for aggravated assault
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A man accused of threatening to slash a business owners throat was arrested on Tuesday. Watsonville police say they potted…
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Santa Cruz County asks residents to register for ‘CodeRED’ to receive emergency alerts, notifications
Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 will launch a drill of the county’s alert and warning system on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.…
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