Residents receive voting ballots in the mail as early voting begins
Residents across California and the Central Coast received their mail-in ballots for the recall election of Governor Gavin…
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Watsonville officer rescues skunk with cup stuck on head
A skunk is roaming free again today after an officer with the Watsonville Police Department helped out when a cup was stuck on its…
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Residents reflect on one year anniversary of Central Coast wildfires
It has been one year since the River and CZU Lightning Complex fires started during a dry lightning storm, and residents living in the area where the…
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Santa Cruz County hosts back-to-school vaccination clinics
The Santa Cruz County Health Department will hold two back-to-school vaccinations clinics tomorrow, the 15th.…
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716 seeks more members to avoid closure
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716 in Watsonville is facing potential closure after members failed to attend an important…
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Four people displaced after house fire on Pearl Street
Four people are displaced from their home following a house fire on Pearl Street early Friday morning, according to the Santa Cruz Fire…
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Santa Cruz police search for suspect in robbery at Comerica Bank
Santa Cruz police are looking for the suspect in a robbery at Comerica Bank Friday…
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Water Department considers overuse penalties as drought conditions worsen statewide
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Water Department is closely monitoring water supplies and water use in Santa Cruz amid the worsening drought…
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Several clergy members with Central Coast ties included on list of those with credible accusation of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Fresno has released a list of priests, deacons and other religious leaders credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors while in the…
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Health Officials: Santa Cruz County healthcare system nears capacity
Santa Cruz County health leaders held a news conference Thursday to address the state of COVID-19 locally, and they say the local healthcare system…
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Santa Cruz goes back to school as California announces new vaccine mandate for teachers
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for students across Santa Cruz, and now California Governor Gavin Newsom is saying that teachers…
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Suspect arrested after Scotts Valley police find fire behind community center
Scotts Valley police said a suspect was arrested after officers on patrol found a fire burning behind the Scotts Valley Community…
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Governor Newsom announces COVID-19 vaccine verification, weekly testing requirement for school staff
Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a new requirement in the fight against COVID-19 which requires school staff statewide to submit to vaccine…
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Coronavirus cases are rising in children
According to experts, coronavirus cases are rising in children, up to 15% of all cases in the U.S.…
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Teen arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to Watsonville stabbing
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) At least one person was killed in a stabbing on Marin Street in Watsonville on…
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Santa Cruz non-profit serving foster youth reopens center
he Santa Cruz County Office of Education and CASA of Santa Cruz held a press conference for the reopening of the CASA center and the start of a new…
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Santa Cruz County supervisors approve single-use food ware ordinance
An ordinance allowing single-use food ware- such as straws utensils and napkins used for takeout or delivery- to only be available upon request has…
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Archeologist brought in after old human remains found at Santa Cruz High School
Utility work is once again underway at Santa Cruz High School two weeks after old human remains were found at a…
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Santa Cruz County reports two COVID-19 deaths after more than two months without one
The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency reports that two people have died of COVID-19 related causes after more than two months without any…
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Boulder Creek community asked to participate in donation drive for Dixie Fire victims
Organizers of a donation drive for victims of the Dixie Fire in Northern California are asking the Boulder Creek community for…
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Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns this weekend
The Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns today.…
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Watsonville police seize four guns in two days
Officers with the Watsonville Police Department seized four guns from suspects with gang ties this week.…
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Fentanyl arrest made in Santa Cruz
Two men were arrested on suspicion of dealing fentanyl Friday night.…
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iHeart Media is helping give away backpacks to Santa Cruz County schools
Goodwill Central Coast is giving away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to celebrate the start of the school year and iHeart Media is…
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Santa Cruz driver goes over cliff after stranger opens car door
Santa Cruz police said a woman was injured when her vehicle went over a cliff, but no major injuries were…
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Goodwill Central Coast holding back-to-school backpack giveaway
Goodwill Central Coast is giving away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to celebrate the start of the school year.…
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Power restored to PG&E customers in Santa Cruz Mountains affected by outages
Pacific Gas and Electric reports that more than 5,200 customers are without power in the Santa Cruz…
Continue Reading Health Officials: Santa Cruz County COVID-19 case rate more than doubled in past two weeks
Santa Cruz County Health officials said the Delta variant of COVID-19 has dramatically changed the impact of the virus in the county, and data shows…
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Sutter Health announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all employees
Sutter Health announced Wednesday that it will be requiring all of its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept.…
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Santa Cruz Fire: Home damaged in fire believed to be caused by smoking materials
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said a home was damaged Monday in a fire they believe was started by smoking materials thrown away in a garbage…
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Where to find National Night Out events on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) An annual community event held around the country is returning to the Central Coast this year. National Night Out…
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Street light struggles in Santa Cruz
A resident in Santa Cruz is pretty frustrated about a nearby street light. He reached out to me to try and get it…
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Santa Cruz police respond to another suspected fentanyl overdose
Police responded to the encampment by the East Levee Saturday morning for the 14th drug overdose they’ve responded to in the last two weeks.…
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Watsonville Police Department gives bike safety equipment to children
The Watsonville Police Department gave away helmets and other safety equipment at Ramsey Park Saturday…
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Santa Cruz bar requiring proof of vaccination
A Santa Cruz brewery is now requiring proof of vaccination for indoor seating and use of the game room.…
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Law enforcement race in the annual Police Pursuit 2021
Law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County unite for the annual Police Pursuit fundraiser event at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.…
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Santa Cruz Police Department postpones National Night Out event due to COVID-19 concerns
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Police Department announced Friday that it is postponing its National Night Out Movie & Family Event due…
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Santa Cruz police, Monterey County Sheriff report several overdose deaths in recent weeks
Both the Santa Cruz Police Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office report several recent overdoses and some may be linked to marijuana…
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Boulder Creek store closes temporarily due to COVID-19 concerns
A store in Boulder Creek has decided to temporarily close its doors due to concerns about…
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Central Coast gears up for Recall Election
The recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom is September 14th, 2021. For voters across the Central Coast, this election will look similar to last…
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Santa Cruz brewery announces vaccine requirement for indoor seating
A Santa Cruz brewery announced that as of Tuesday, it is requiring proof of vaccination for indoor seating and use of the game…
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Thousands of customers affected by power outage in Santa Cruz County
More than 2,000 PG&E customers have been without power since an outage started just after 9 a.m.…
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Boulder Creek bar closes temporarily after customers, staff test positive for COVID-19
A Boulder Creek bar shared in a social media post that it has temporarily closed after some customers and staff members tested positive for…
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Schools get ready to start in the fall, what are classrooms going to look like?
As parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school, school districts and sharing their plans to keep their students and staff safe from…
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Soquel man killed in crash on Granite Creek Road
A 57-year-old Soquel man has died following a motorcycle crash on Granite Creek Road Tuesday…
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Sheriff’s Office: Santa Cruz County Jail inmate dies after medical emergency at county facility
A 57-year-old inmate at the Santa Cruz County Jail has died after the Sheriff’s Office said he had a medical…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz BLM Mural Vandals suspects plead not guilty
Santa Cruz County District Attorney filed criminal charges against Hagan Warner and Brandon Bochat for vandalizing the Black Lives Matter mural in…
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Felton Music Hall sees outbreak in COVID-19 cases
Felton Music Hall reports multiple confirmed cases of Covid-19 after a weekend of performances.…
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Expect delays, Highway 9 partially closed north of Santa Cruz for construction work
Starting Monday, July 26 to Thursday, July 29, part of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz will be closed for…
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Man steals $2,000 worth of luxury glasses in Capitola
Capitola Police Department are looking for a male suspect who stole nine Burberry and Ray-Ban sunglasses from Lens Crafters inside the Capitola Mall…
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