Capitola Mall housing project stalled over pandemic, stakeholder disputes
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) Plans for future housing at the Capitola Mall are facing hiccups not only because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also over…
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Tax services offer tips to prepare for 2020 tax season
The Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties is offering free tax preparation to local…
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Five new beach wheelchairs added at Santa Cruz County beaches
Five new beach wheelchairs will soon be available to visitors at Santa Cruz County…
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Aircraft uses new technology to help fight wildfires around California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION AND CBSLA) Firefighters are calling an aircraft a “game changer” when it comes to battling wildfires in the state.…
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Some school districts keep original reopening plans after state announces deal
Reopening plans for some schools in the Central Coast are not changing despite the state’s efforts and March 31…
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Woman accused of picking up another person’s prescription narcotics in Capitola
Capitola police released photos of a woman they are looking…
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Woman arrested on suspicion of arson in connection to several Santa Cruz County fires
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said there have been at least five suspicious fires in the Felton area, and they…
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Santa Cruz police ask for help identifying anti-mask protesters
Officers with the Santa Cruz Police Department say they are working to identify people who recently attended a…
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Can shortage impacts local breweries and canning services
Breweries across the nation and here on the Central Coast are seeing the impacts of an aluminum can shortage that started shortly after the pandemic…
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Central Coast COVID-19 testing numbers decrease
As more vaccines are expected to be delivered to California, the number of coronavirus tests performed…
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Man arrested in connection to Boulder Creek-area mail theft
A man has been arrested in connection to Boulder Creek-area mail theft, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Animal shelter looks for men caught on camera abandoning dog in Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said a dog was abandoned in Watsonville over the weekend, and investigators…
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California introduces reopening plan for schools across the state
California has announced a deal to allow schools for in-person instruction by the end of…
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Central Coast health departments prepare for Blue Shield vaccine distribution takeover
The California Department of Public Health said providers and health departments will move to uniform eligibility criteria for who can receive a…
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Regal Cinemas permanently closes in downtown Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Regal Cinemas in downtown Santa Cruz has closed for…
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Santa Cruz police honor two fallen officers eight years after their deaths
The Santa Cruz Police Department honored two officers who were gunned down in broad daylight…
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California expected to receive 380,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine, if authorized
Dr. David Ghillarducci with Santa Cruz and San Benito County’s health office says the state is expected to receive 380,000 doses of the Johnson &…
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State supreme court rules suspect in Maddy Middleton murder cannot be tried as adult
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that minors under the age of 16 cannot be tried in…
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SC Warriors player Jeremy Lin releases response to hate crimes against Asian Americans
Jeremy Lin, who currently plays for the Santa Cruz Warriors and formerly was part of the NBA, issued…
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Wanted Santa Cruz County felon arrested in South Lake Tahoe after an hours-long standoff
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KION and CBS13) A wanted Santa Cruz County felon was arrested after an hours-long standoff in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday…
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Hundreds of CZU Fire victims experience delays in rebuilding efforts
More than 900 Santa Cruz County homes were destroyed during the CZU Fires, and many residents are…
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“Housing Now” project aims to help people find a permanent home
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The group Housing Matters is starting a project to house 90 people who are experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County…
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Santa Cruz non-profit holding free class for parents of troubled youth
SANTA CRUZ, Cali. (KION) — NAMI Santa Cruz County will be offering a resource for adults and guardians who may be dealing with children and…
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Power Outages in Santa Cruz County affecting over 3,000 residents
APTOS, Calif. (KION) Over 3,000 residents in Santa Cruz County are left in the dark after reports of downed power lines near Valencia Road in Aptos.…
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Displaced CZU Lightning Fire victims continue their search for a new home
Displaced CZU fire victims continue their search for a new…
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Missing UC Santa Cruz student
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UC Santa Cruz Police is asking for the public’s help to find an at-risk student. Atharva Chinchwadkar was last seen by…
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Santa Cruz County: roads subject to delays and closures
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Drivers can expect traffic delays and road closures on Mark Avenue from Arroyo Drive to Hathaway Avenue starting…
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Proposed affordable housing projects target the most vulnerable
Two high-quality affordable housing projects- one in Watsonville and one in Greenfield- may soon be coming to the Central…
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Santa Cruz County faces potential water rationing
There’s talk that Santa Cruz might mandate water rationing come…
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Watsonville shooting victim dies of injuries days later
The Watsonville Police Department says a 46-year-old shot on the levee at the end of Walker Street has died of his…
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Santa Cruz County ranks 7th in state for Covid-19 vaccinations
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County reports the county ranks 7th out of all California counties in COVID-19 vaccinations per capita.…
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Skateboarder injured after colliding with a car in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a vehicle vs. skateboarder incident that happened at the intersection of…
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City of Watsonville cancels most 2021 events
The City of Watsonville has decided to cancel most of its events scheduled for 2021, according to Mayor Jimmy…
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Santa Cruz County to expand vaccine access to agriculture, education and other workers
The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency announced that it is expanding COVID-19 vaccine access…
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Moss Landing woman killed in crash along Highway 1 in Watsonville
The California Highway Patrol confirms that one person was killed in a crash early Sunday morning in…
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Santa Cruz residents help bike chop shop cleanup
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) East and Westside neighborhoods got together over the weekend to help clean up bike chop shops in Santa…
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Santa Cruz County gets the green light for outdoor sports
Santa Cruz County is one of the 27 counties allowed to resume sports competitions for youth and recreational adult sports.…
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Watsonville offering extra vaccine appointments for seniors
Watsonville seniors living in select zip codes are currently able to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments through the Watsonville Senior…
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The City of Santa Cruz discusses new city ordinance to address homelessness
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The city of Santa Cruz discussed a new ordinance to address the issues of homelessness and encampments in the city. City…
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Former Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office volunteer killed in Santa Cruz crash on Mission Street
Santa Cruz Police confirm a 29-year-old man has died of injuries sustained during a multi-vehicle crash on Mission…
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Football, soccer, other outdoor high-contact sports allowed to resume for certain counties
State health officials announced they’re switching gears when it comes to outdoor high-contact sports as they’re now allowing those sports to…
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Monterey County hopeful a state change to vaccine allocation will bring more doses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Monterey County is hopeful a change to how California allocates precious doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will lead to an…
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Santa Cruz Police Chief calls mask-less group entering Trader Joe’s ‘unacceptable,’ group argues they did not commit a crime
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 2/17/21 A video of mask-less shoppers entering a Santa Cruz Trader Joe’s is is sparking debate over mask mandates.…
Continue Reading Hundreds on the Central Coast could be impacted by vaccine delay
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) Hundreds of people in San Benito County and Santa Cruz County could potentially have to wait to receive their first dose…
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Suspect arrested on manslaughter charge in connection to Green Valley Road shooting
Watsonville police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting on S. Green Valley Road that left one person…
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Suspect arrested in connection to January shooting on Soquel Drive
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on Soquel Drive in…
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Central Coast counties report vaccine delays due to weather conditions nationwide
Central Coast health officials say they are seeing COVID-19 vaccine shipment delays due to weather conditions around the…
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San Jose man faces multiple charges after domestic violence incident, police chase in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police say a San Jose man has been arrested following an incident early Wednesday…
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Santa Cruz Burger Week highlights local restaurants
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The 5th annual Santa Cruz Burger week is scheduled to begin on February 24 – March 2, 2021. The week-long event highlights…
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40% of PVUSD staff receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District said vaccinations have begun for its staff members,…
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