Santa Cruz chief of police addresses community after BLM mural vandalization
Mayor Donna Meyers and Chief of Police Andy Mills addressed the public Sunday regarding the vandalization of the Black Lives Matter mural in front of…
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Two men arrested for vandalizing Black Lives Matter mural in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police are looking into the person or people responsible for vandalizing a Black Lives Matter Mural…
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Central Coast nurses voice demands on Day of Action
Registered nurses across the county and on the Central Coast are taking part in a National Day of Action.…
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Suspect arrested in connection to January shooting on Soquel Drive
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting on January 13 on Soquel…
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Santa Cruz health experts discuss vaccinations
Santa Cruz County healthcare leaders will be having a press conference today to discuss vaccinations. …
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Watsonville man pleads no contest to charges connected to deadly DUI crash
A Watsonville resident has entered a plea to charges related to a crash that killed two people, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…
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Traffic Alert: Highway 1 reopened in both directions near Soquel Drive
The California Highway Patrol has closed Highway 1 in both directions due to a person in crisis in the…
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Cocaine, heroin, over 1,000 cannabis plants found during search warrant in Watsonville.
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office discovered 1,122 indoor cannabis plants, 1.19 pounds of cocaine, 26 grams of heroin and 36 grams of fentanyl while…
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Free vaccinations, immigration consultations to be provided at Royal Oaks event
Several Central Coast agencies are hosting a clinic to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, free immigration consultations and free…
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Santa Cruz County attorney advises current DACA recipients to renew early amidst latest federal judge ruling
Applications for undocumented students are suspended, as the fate of dreamers once again is up in the air.…
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Central Coast health officials issue indoor mask use recommendation
Health officials in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Napa counties issued a joint statement saying that they are now recommending indoor mask use…
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Central Coast counties recommend masks indoors
Central Coast counties are now recommending the use of masks indoors as extra protection against the highly contagious Delta Variant. …
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Cal Fire CZU responds to small vegetation fire Sunday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire CZU firefighters responded to a small vegetation fire in the mountains east of Aptos Sunday…
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Chance of thunderstorms leads to fire concerns for higher elevations
Meteorologists across the area are forecasting the likelihood of dry thunderstorms late this weekend.…
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Local seniors might be facing food insecurity
Senior citizens often times go unnoticed when it comes the subject of food insecurities.…
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Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing girlfriend to death in Watsonville
The Watsonville Police Department says a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his girlfriend to death at an apartment complex…
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Watsonville native selected as Chicago Cubs draft pick
An Oregon State pitcher and Watsonville native has been selected by the Chicago Cubs during the ninth round of the MLB First-Year Player…
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Some fireworks stolen from Watsonville football and cheer organization found
Some of the safe and sane fireworks stolen from a local football and cheer organization have been found, according to Watsonville…
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Child Tax Credit payments will start hitting bank accounts this week
Starting the week of July 15th, eligible parents on the Central Coast will receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child and under the age of six…
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Santa Cruz graduates work together to end homelessness among students
Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz create a shelter to help students experiencing homelessness during their studies.…
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Santa Cruz Fire orders closure of off-trail city-owned open spaces due to fire risk
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in an emergency order Tuesday that the city is going into an extremely dry summer, so they are taking steps to…
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Watsonville native San Jose State student drafted into MLB
A San Jose State University student and Watsonville native has been drafted into the MLB in the fourth…
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Large sinkhole closes a portion of Porter-Kresge Road in Santa Cruz
A 10 foot diameter sinkhole has forced authorities to close Porter-Kresge Road in Santa…
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Santa Cruz resident reported missing in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for their help locating a missing 26-year-old adult male.…
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Ben Lomond woman accused of hitting deputy with patrol car sentenced to prison
Ben Lomond resident Jessica May Lowe has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after she was convicted of multiple felony charges, including assault…
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Domestic violence survivor thanks Santa Cruz County deputy for helping him testify in court
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office shared a thank you note the department received after a deputy helped a survivor of domestic violence testify…
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Scotts Valley Police: Mail thieves caught on camera
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Scotts Valley Police Department said two suspects broke into a locked facility early Thursday morning and stole…
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Match.com to pay $2 million to Santa Cruz County after auto-renewal lawsuit
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell announced that the Match Group has settled a civil unfair competition…
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Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage extended through 2021 and 2022
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) A Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage has been extended through 2021 and 2022 by the Soquel Creek Water District. The conservation…
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Fireworks stolen from local football and cheer organization
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) On Sunday morning, the Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz Football and Cheer team discovered thousands of dollars worth of fireworks…
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Community members are banding together to rebuild a historic school destroyed by fire in Ben Lomond
Community members from Ben Lomond are banding together to try and rebuild the Alba School House, a historical structure that was burned in the CZU…
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Santa Cruz police investigate catalytic converter theft followed by shooting
Santa Cruz police are looking for two suspects in connection to a catalytic converter theft followed by a shooting on Frederick…
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How San Lorenzo Valley Water District is recovering from the CZU Complex fire
The Lyon Treatment plant and the HDPE pipeline were heavily damaged by the CZU Complex fire nearly a year ago, along with the San Valley Water…
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Central Coast law enforcement sees a spike in violent crimes
Across the Central Coast, law enforcement has seen a spike in both calls and violent crimes law enforcement. However, it is unclear to law…
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Rent relief program offers help for Santa Cruz County renters, landlords
Santa Cruz County is encouraging both tenants and landlords with unpaid rent to apply to the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program following an extension…
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Man arrested after allegedly leading Watsonville police on chase, crashing into parked vehicles
A 60-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly led Watsonville police officers on a short chase and crashed into parked…
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes for two families in Santa Cruz County
Habitat for Humanity of Monterey Bay is dedicating two homes to Santa Cruz County families next…
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SLV Chamber of Commerce asks for help rebuilding schoolhouse lost to CZU Lightning Complex Fire
The San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce is asking for volunteers and donors to help rebuild a schoolhouse lost in the CZU Lightning Complex…
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Group wins treasure hunt in the Santa Cruz Mountains
A treasure hunt in Santa Cruz County now has a…
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Santa Cruz police identify victim of homicide after suspect turns himself in
Santa Cruz police have identified the victim of a homicide that is believed to have happened in an RV on Soquel Avenue last…
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Watsonville Police: Department window shot, illegal fireworks seized over holiday weekend
Watsonville police said they had a busy holiday weekend with reports of illegal fireworks, crashes and vandalism at the department…
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The Delta variant is the dominant strain in California and has been detected on the Central Coast.…
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Art installations to decorate Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History announced their performance lineup for their new biennial festival of lights called Frequency opening September…
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Nonprofit: Regrowth spotted in redwood forest at Big Basin
The Save the Redwoods League shared a photo on Twitter showing signs of hope in Santa Cruz…
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Officials identify the truck driver that crashed into crowd in Watsonville, injuring at least three
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Fire officials tell KION at least three people were hit, only two of them were taken to the hospital after a pick-up truck…
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Santa Cruz street vendors cited for camping
Santa Cruz Police Department cited three people from Antioch for remaining on the beach after…
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Fireworks set Watsonville home on fire
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Neighbors are being credited with alerting a family after their home went up in flames Sunday night. Firefighters say the…
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Rotary Club awards $63 thousand in scholarships to Santa Cruz high school students
Santa Cruz Rotary Club awarded 35 students in the county with scholarships. Each student had to go through an application and interview process,…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office increases patrols Sunday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has a bigger roll call on today for the Fourth of July…
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Santa Cruz man turns himself in for unreported homicide
Santa Cruz Police Officers responded to the man’s claims and confirmed the homicide happened in an RV parked near 900 Soquel Avenue on Monday, June…
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