Ramsay Park pumptrack opens in Watsonville
Ramsay Park’s new pumptrack is now open to the public, according to the City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services…
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Santa Cruz County meets criteria for orange tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The County of Santa Cruz announced Tuesday that they currently meet the criteria to move to the orange tier of the Blueprint for a Safer…
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Spring break begins for Central Coast university
Spring has sprung, and that means college students around the country are preparing for spring…
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Two cases of COVID-19 variant originating in UK found in Santa Cruz County
The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency announced that two cases of the COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant, which…
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Santa Cruz police look to hire crossing guards
The Santa Cruz Police Department is looking to hire crossing guards to keep kids safe on their way to and from…
Continue Reading City of Santa Cruz looking to hire part-time school crossing guards
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) As schools slowly begin to reopen, so are some job positions. The city of Santa Cruz is looking to hire temporary,…
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Foster care workers seek mentors for foster kids
Hundreds of children across the central coast are currently waiting for a home to call their own, even if…
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Santa Cruz police investigate a string of armed robberies
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz Police is investigating a string of brazen armed robberies that targeted businesses late at night on…
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UC regents approve new student housing, childcare expansion at UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz announced that UC Regents have approved a plan to increase student housing and expand child care…
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CDC reviews study suggesting it is safe to reduce 6ft. rule to 3ft. in classrooms
A new study suggests that reduced physical distancing policies could potentially be implemented in school…
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Kaiser Permanente and Santa Cruz Warriors to host vaccination hub
Kaiser Permanente announced that it is partnering with the Santa Cruz Warriors to open a COVID-19…
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Santa Cruz County serial killer denied parole
The California Board of Parole Hearings has denied parole for serial killer Herbert Mullin, according to…
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Shelter in place lifted after search for Santa Cruz chase suspect
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office reports that a shelter in place is issued for the area around…
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Dream Inn in Santa Cruz holds a vertical concert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
The Dream Inn, a beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz, is holding a COVID safe concert for hotel guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.…
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Claims of racial bias against Santa Cruz police under investigation
The Santa Cruz Police Department said an investigation is underway after a victim of an assault shared allegations of racial…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk holds first open-air market
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that it is hosting its first open-air market later this…
Continue Reading City of Watsonville seeks proposals from artists for COVID-19 memorial
The City of Watsonville is asking local artists or teams of artists for proposals for a COVID-19 art…
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Mountain lion and bobcat spotted in Aptos Hills
A bobcat and mountain lion spotted in the same area just three days apart in Aptos…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz City Schools begin hybrid learning
Monday marks the first day of hybrid learning for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students in Santa Cruz City…
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COVID-19 vaccinations expand to the homeless community
COVID-19 vaccinations expand to the homeless…
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UCSC plans ‘staycation’ events for students staying on campus for spring break
The University of California, Santa Cruz says most of its on-campus students are planning to stay on campus…
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Santa Cruz police look for suspect in mobile home park stabbing
Santa Cruz police say they are looking for a suspect after a stabbing was reported at a mobile home…
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California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings
California’s attorney general and local officials sued the nation’s largest senior living home operator Monday, alleging…
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Low-income renters and landlords in Santa Cruz County eligible for pandemic assistance
Santa Cruz County announced that local renters and landlords are eligible for more than $16 million in…
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Football returns to Santa Cruz County with local high school matchup
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The first varsity football game in Santa Cruz County happened Thursday night between St. Francis High School and Scotts…
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In-person instruction dates “accelerated” for certain grades at PVUSD
Pajaro Valley Unified School District staff have announced dates for in-person instruction for certain grades in the district have been…
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16 rifles, hundreds of cannabis plants found during search warrant in Bonny Doon
More than a dozen rifles and 424 cannabis plants from an illegal pot operation were seized by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office this…
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Biden administration puts a stop to ‘Public Charge’ restrictions for immigrants
Biden administration stops enforcing 2019 “Public Charge” restrictions for immigrants…
Continue Reading $1.9 trillion Covid-19 economic relief package to provide millions to the Central Coast
The $1.9 trillion American rescue plan will provide millions of dollars in funding to the Central…
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Santa Cruz County Christmas tree farm sees snowfall
The Crest Ranch Christmas Tree Farm in Santa Cruz County got a blanket of snow Wednesday night and shared several…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County health officials expect tier move in coming weeks, no longer anticipate surge
Santa Cruz County health officials provided an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic locally, and…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers discounts on vaccines, microchips as distemper cases increase
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter says it has seen more distemper cases among coyotes…
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The City of Santa Cruz passes homeless camping ordinance
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) On Tuesday night the City of Santa Cruz held a council meeting that went on for several hours. Public comments lasted for…
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Rep. Panetta speaks with KION about passing $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan”
WASHINGTON, Calif. (KION) The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” on Wednesday, the $1.9 trillion…
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Rally held at PVUSD to protest cuts for programs
Local community members and staff from the Pajaro Valley School District came together to protest cuts to programs.…
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Rally held at Santa Cruz City Hall against the temporary outdoor living ordinance
A rally was held late afternoon on Tuesday at the Santa Cruz City Hall against the temporary outdoor living…
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UCSC Study: Sea otters help sustain local kelp forests
UCSC Study finds sea otters in Monterey Bay help maintain kelp forests…
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UCSC police investigate burglaries at Coastal Science Campus
UC Santa Cruz police are asking for the community’s help as they investigate burglaries reported at…
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Skimmers found at ATMs in three Santa Cruz County cities
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said skimmers were found at ATMs in three cities Tuesday,…
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Police: Santa Cruz man arrested for attempted homicide after assault at San Lorenzo Park
Santa Cruz police say they have arrested a man in connection to an aggravated assault in San Lorenzo…
Continue Reading Concerns raised about cuts to special education program
PVUSD staff members are sounding off about changes to special education programs within the Pajaro Valley Unified School…
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Santa Cruz County businesses prepare for indoor services as they move to red tier
Santa Cruz County is moving to the less restrictive red tier of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy,…
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Pedestrian killed in rollover crash on Freedom Boulevard
The California Highway Patrol says the area around Freedom Boulevard and Day Valley Road…
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Upcoming blood drives on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The American Red Cross is reminding residents of the importance of donating blood, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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CDC recommends loosened health guidelines for those fully vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first set of guidelines on how fully…
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Several Central Coast zip codes make list to get 40% of state’s vaccines, but two counties have none
State officials announced last week that they will be setting aside 40% of California’s…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Maddy Middleton murder likely to be tried as juvenile after state supreme court ruling
After a California Supreme Court ruling last week, the suspect in the murder of 8-year-old…
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First white shark of the year spotted near Aptos
The sharks are back in Aptos! Researchers say they are seeing sharks pop up in the Monterey…
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UCSC introduces new summer anti-racism fellowship
UC Santa Cruz announced an anti-racism summer fellowship available to its students.…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz woman killed in suspected DUI crash
The California Highway Patrol says a Santa Cruz woman has died following a crash on Highway…
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