Santa Cruz County deputy saves baby who stopped breathing
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies helped to save the life of a baby who was not breathing, and the agency shared the…
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Local fire agencies share concerns about staffing shortages
With dryer conditions arriving sooner than expected, fire departments throughout Santa Cruz County have been working around the clock daily to…
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Less than a week before state reopening, Californians express uncertainty
As the reopening date for California approaches, there is still some uncertainty when it comes to masking and social distancing…
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Santa Cruz Art League honors 2020 high school graduates
An entire year after receiving their diplomas, the Santa Cruz High School class of 2020 is getting a celebration of their own.…
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Cal Fire lifts additional evacuation advisories in areas affected by CZU Lightning Complex fires
Cal Fire announced that it has lifted some of the evacuation advisories in parts of Santa Cruz and San Mateo…
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Nine stolen vintage guitars found in Santa Cruz during theft investigation
Santa Cruz police are searching for the owners of 9 stolen vintage guitars worth about $225,000 in total after they were found during an…
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Santa Cruz police search for girl’s adaptive bike
Santa Cruz police say they are looking for an adaptive bike belonging to a local…
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Santa Cruz Fire warns against use of sky lanterns on beaches
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said it has learned that sky lanterns were recently used at one of the local beaches, and now they are warning…
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Fire officials ask community for help restoring burn areas
As summer and Fourth of July celebrations approach, fire officials are spotting flares and potential fire dangers along mountainous Santa Cruz County…
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Supervisors approve purchase of Watsonville building to consolidate County services for residents
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to approve the purchase of a building in…
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PVUSD Trustee responds to recall petition
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Georgia Acosta is responding to those calling for her to be…
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Wanted North Carolina sex offender arrested in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police say a wanted sex offender from North Carolina was arrested in the city…
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Crews respond to fire in Big Basin area
Cal Fire CZU said its crews are working to gain access to a fire burning in the Big Basin…
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Santa Cruz County launches dashboard showing vaccination progress
Santa Cruz County Public Health announced Monday that it has launched a dashboard showing COVID-19 vaccination progress at the local…
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Three of four militia group members allegedly linked to Carrillo investigation no longer in custody
A federal grand jury indicted four men on charges related to trying to destroy records related to the investigation into Steven Carrillo’s alleged…
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Kayaker heading to Hawaii rescued off coast of Santa Cruz
A kayaker was rescued about 70 miles west of Santa Cruz Sunday morning during a solo voyage from Sausalito to Honolulu, according to the Coast…
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Santa Cruz Metro provides mutual aid for Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Cruz Metro is providing mutual aid to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority after a mass shooting last month affected the…
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Santa Cruz County law enforcement remember Sgt. Gutzwiller one year after ambush attack
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The shooting ambush death of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller in Ben Lomond rocked the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office…
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Health officials discuss vaccination progress on the Central Coast
Health experts are discussing a progress check on vaccinations and the percentage of those eligible who have received at…
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Group of motorcyclists visits Santa Cruz County to honor Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller
A group of motorcyclists is traveling across the country to visit cities and law enforcement agencies to honor officers who lost…
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New affordable housing opens in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz community welcomed a new affordable housing complex this past week.…
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Suspect in burglary at Santa Cruz school arrested
Santa Cruz police have arrested a man suspected of stealing several items from a Santa Cruz…
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Small fires off Highway 17 near Scotts Valley
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) Three small fires are burning off the northbound side of Highway 17 near Scotts Valley Thursday night, according…
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Annual Summer Lunch program kicks off in Santa Cruz County
Kids in Santa Cruz County can now get free lunch this…
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Caltrans: Lane of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz blocked due to crash
Caltrans reports that a lane of Highway 1 in the Santa Cruz area is blocked following a…
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Santa Cruz libraries host ‘Snapshot Stories’ event to share memories, photos of Black communities
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries are hosting a photo scanning event to share memories and photos of Black communities in honor of…
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Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate reconnects with former NFL player who helped him
Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate reconnects with former NFL player who helped in his path to success…
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LIVE UPDATES – Active fires burning in Central Coast
As temperatures are rise, KION is on the lookout for the latest fires blazing through central California. The article lists the latest updates and…
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Santa Cruz announces new effort to house the homeless
As the state of California begins to re-open, Santa Cruz County is taking significant steps toward resolving the issue of…
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Suspect accused of shooting at people outside Watsonville home arrested
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot at several people outside a Watsonville…
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Tourists flock to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for Memorial Day
Tourists from around the county flocked to the Santa Cruz boardwalk to celebrate Memorial Day.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Should California Democrats run a recall candidate? Too many GOP candidates?
The recall attempt to oust California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be heading for your ballot this Fall.…
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Firefighters contain Santa Cruz Grade Fire
The Grade Fire in Santa Cruz County was contained after firefighters and resources were quickly sent out to prevent this fire from expanding.…
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Motorists are responsible for many fires on Santa Cruz County roadways; how to avoid accidentally starting one
Motorists are responsible for many of the wildfires sparked along Santa Cruz County roadways, according to the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz…
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Pick 5! A call for beachgoers to keep the Monterey Bay clean this Memorial Day
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The City of Santa Cruz and Save Our Shores, an environmental conservation organization, is calling on tourists and visitors to…
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2 dead and one injured after car crash in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision Sunday night. The crash…
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Firefighters put out one acre fire near Mount Madonna Sunday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A one acre fire has been contained and controlled near Mount Madonna on Sunday in Santa Cruz…
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk preps for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day crowds are getting ready to hit the…
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Watsonville Police: Gang member arrested after gun found in home
Watsonville police said a gang member was arrested after he was found with a gun Thursday…
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WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Two male suspects have been arrested by Watsonville Police after they were caught breaking into a car early Friday morning…
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Santa Cruz High School holds in-person graduation ceremony Friday
Santa Cruz High School is holding its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 Friday…
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Scotts Valley Water District launches its Summer 2021 Water Saving Challenge
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Scotts Valley Water District will launch a Summer 2021 Water Saving Challenge. It will give customers the chance to…
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Ex-wife of San Jose shooting suspect speaks to KION
“I’m in shock. I’m in shock. I’m very…
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Santa Cruz County resident dies in crash on Seabright Avenue
A 29-year-old Santa Cruz County resident has died as a result of a crash on Seabright Avenue, according to Santa Cruz…
Continue Reading Suspected burglar caught on surveillance arrested in Watsonville
A burglary suspect was arrested after Watsonville police say a business owner saw him on surveillance…
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Two RVs found on fire in Santa Cruz County
An unoccupied RV was found on fire in the Felton Quarry Road last night around 9 p.m. along with another burning RV down Highway 9 less than two…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office participating in 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, will be participating in the 2021…
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Community vigil in Santa Cruz marks one year since death of George Floyd
One year following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis that sparked national civil unrest, the NAACP of the Santa Cruz County branch announced a…
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Santa Cruz Police: Suspected DUI driver crashes into patrol vehicle
A suspected DUI driver has been arrested after he allegedly crashed into a Santa Cruz police patrol vehicle over the…
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Local shelter caring for nearly 100 kittens looking for homes soon
Nearly 100 kittens are currently in the care of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, and the shelter said they will be looking for new homes…
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