Felon arrested after fleeing deputies, leading them on chase
A felon was arrested after fleeing deputies following a traffic…
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Santa Cruz man convicted of threatening, slashing at Black man
A Santa Cruz man was convicted of a hate crime charge in federal court, according to Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy…
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Armed standoff suspect arrested in Santa Cruz with help of de-escalation techniques
Santa Cruz police say de-escalation techniques helped them to arrest a suspect without use of…
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Live Look: Peregrine falcon eggs hatch at PG&E headquarters
A family of peregrine falcons have made their home at PG&E’s San Francisco headquarters, according to a…
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Mobile Crisis Intervention for Youth launches in Santa Cruz County
The Mobile Emergency Response Team for Youth (MERTY) provides a single vehicle designed to bring mental health…
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta visits youth soccer players in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A Watsonville-based nonprofit that keeps kids off the streets through soccer is looking to expand its reach and membership…
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Suspect arrested in connection to burglary at Super Silver Jewelry
Santa Cruz Police are asking for the public’s help locating and identifying the suspect in the burglary of a jewelry store in Santa…
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State okays spectators at youth and adult outdoor sporting events with limited capacity
The California Department of Public Health has clarified its note on spectators at outdoor youth and adult sporting events, giving the okay for…
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Congressman Panetta holds meeting with AAPI community on anti-Asian hate crimes
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) held a virtual meeting with Central Coast Asian American and Pacific…
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Reforestation efforts to begin in Santa Cruz Mountains following CZU Lightning Complex fire
Redwood seedlings are in high demand as Cal Fire CZU, along with local landowners in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, attempt to revive the…
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Street vendors currently prohibited on Beach Street and could face misdemeanor tickets
Street vendors could be subject to a permit process in Santa Cruz as the city tries to balance the reopening of businesses and potential overcrowding…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office identifies man in officer-involved shooting
APTOS, Calif. (KION) — A 39-year-old Soquel man has been identified as the individual who was shot and injured while deputies were detaining him…
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Monterey County Health Department: State’s vaccine supply to be reduced
The Monterey County Health Department says the state’s vaccine supply is expected to be reduced by over 400,000…
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Caught on camera: bobcat rescued in Bonny Doon, succumbs to injuries
BONNY DOON, Calif. (KION) Three men with the Santa Cruz Native Animal Rescue saved a bobcat after its foot got stuck on a wire fence in Bonny Doon.…
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Tree worker injured by falling tree near Pescadero
Multiple agencies responded to reports of a tree worker injured by a falling tree near…
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Suspect released with a citation after burglarizing yogurt shop
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A man was arrested after burglarizing a yogurt shop in Santa Cruz, but later released with a citation, according to the…
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Dry vegetation raises fire concerns in Santa Cruz County
Vegetation flammability across Northern California is near record levels for early April and is approaching mid-summer levels in some areas,…
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State Health announces criteria for fully reopening the state’s economy by June 15
The California Department of Public Health has announced a set of criteria the state would have to meet which could allow officials to fully reopen…
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CAL FIRE CZU responds to several early spring wildfires
FELTON, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire CZU says their crews have already responded to and contained 5 wildfires within the unit since March 31, 2021, which…
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Cal-Fire contains wildfire burning in Soquel area
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire CZU says crews were able to contain a fire burning near Laurel Glen Road in Santa Cruz County. Firefighters…
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Santa Cruz Police Department delivers Easter baskets to kids
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Police Department teamed up with the community to deliver Easter baskets to kids in the Beach Flats area.…
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Forward progress stopped on Boulder Creek vegetation fire
Fire crews are battling a two-acre vegetation fire near Deer Creek Road in Boulder Creek, according to the Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire…
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Students and staff prepare for 2021 graduation season
New CDPH guidelines state that ceremonies for 2021 graduations can allow in-person attendees with limited…
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Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Easter Weekend
EASTER FUN | MONTEREY’S OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF | SAT & SUN The Easter bunny is back at the Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey this…
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Investigators search for suspects accused of stealing mountain bikes in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for two people suspected of stealing mountain bikes from a…
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Hundreds flock to Santa Cruz Boardwalk as rides reopen
Hundreds of people and children lined up as early as 10 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as…
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Two arrested for Watsonville shooting that left teen in critical condition
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a Watsonville shooting that left a teen in critical…
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Federal judge okays homeless camp to be relocated to Benchlands area
A federal judge has allowed the City of Santa Cruz to begin removing the homeless staying at an encampment at a portion San Lorenzo Park and start…
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Vaccine eligibility continues to expand for many Californians and Central Coast residents
Starting Thursday, millions of Californians are becoming eligible for the coronavirus…
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Man arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing brother in Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says a 55-year-old man died as a result of a stabbing Tuesday…
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Watsonville Police Chief announces retirement
After more than 30 years in law enforcement, Watsonville Police Chief David Honda announced that he is…
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Salinas honors Cesar Chavez’s legacy
On what would have been the 94th birthday of American Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez, local advocates and community members…
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Santa Cruz County moves to orange tier
More industries can reopen now that Santa Cruz County is officially in the orange tier.…
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Police: Racist graffiti in Santa Cruz investigated as hate crime
Santa Cruz police say graffiti was found on a local sidewalk containing racial slurs, and it is being investigated as a hate…
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Assault suspect arrested following lockdown in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are asking the community to avoid the area where they are searching for a felony…
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Forward progress stopped for fire burning in Boulder Creek area
Cal Fire CZU said its firefighters are at the scene of a vegetation fire in the Boulder Creek…
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$25.4 million in federal funding for Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, Central Coast health centers
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Central Coast Counties and healthcare centers will be receiving a portion of federal funding through President Joe…
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The need to feed struggling communities continues
Many people across the country, including here on the Central Coast, still struggle with food…
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Santa Cruz County enters less-restrictive orange tier
The State of California has released updated tier assignments for counties within the state,…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk set to reopen some rides this week
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk that it will be opening some of its rides to California residents starting later this…
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Some taxpayers who received unemployment now eligible for tax credit
Thousands on the Central Coast who have already filed their taxes owed money because of the unemployment benefits they received. But with the change…
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Staff of Life health foods prepares to open its doors in Watsonville
Staff of Life prepares to open its doors at new Watsonville…
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Santa Cruz Fire Department investigating suspicious structure fire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Fire Department says it is investigating a suspicious structure fire that happened late Saturday night.…
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Small plane crashes in Watsonville Sunday afternoon
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A small plane went down in Watsonville Sunday afternoon near Harkins Slough Road and Lee Road.…
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Santa Cruz Police: Two suspects arrested after a string of armed robberies
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Two suspects have been arrested in a string of robberies, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department. Police say it all…
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Amazon settles with Santa Cruz County DA, other CA counties for $2 million over false advertising claims
Amazon has agreed to pay $2 million in penalties, costs and restitution after complaints that the…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County health officials prepare for vaccine eligibility expansion, reduced restrictions
Santa Cruz County Health Officials are meeting to discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic locally and the response to…
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PVUSD passes resolution censuring Trustee for alleged role in dismissal of Superintendent
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is scheduled to discuss whether to approve a resolution censuring…
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Santa Cruz Boardwalk seeking employees
As Santa Cruz County continues to reopen its economy, more businesses are now opening their doors again, including…
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Santa Cruz County to open public defender’s office
Santa Cruz County approved a transition plan to open a public defender’s office run by the…
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