Central Coast counties face challenges as vaccine efforts ramp up
Across the Central Coast, counties are facing staffing and distribution challenges as vaccine efforts ramp up in…
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Children rescued from water after boats capsize at Santa Cruz Harbor
The Coast Guard confirmed that multiple people were pulled from the water at the Santa Cruz Harbor Sunday following a sail boat training session that…
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Loose cows on freeway lead to stolen vehicle chase in Santa Cruz County
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of auto theft, DUI and evading police after an incident involving loose…
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UCSC prepares to bring students back for in-person learning this fall
University of California President Michael Drake announced Monday morning that all 10 of its…
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Watsonville police investigating death of teen
The Watsonville Police Department is investigating the apparent murder of a young man who was fatally shot Saturday night.…
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San Jose woman killed in crash on El Rancho Drive
A woman has died and a man is recovering from major injuries following a crash on El Rancho Drive Sunday…
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California extends stay-at-home order for Central Coast counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The state’s public health department has extended the regional stay-at-home order for the Bay Area region after recent…
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California makes big COVID-19 vaccine promise as Central Coast counties work through initial phase
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom is promising a shot in the arm to California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. After expanding who is…
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Driver accused of hitting motorcyclist in Soquel arrested on DUI charges
A 55 year old male was airlifted to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center after he was hit on his motorcycle by a…
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Driver killed in Watsonville shooting on S. Green Valley Road
Watsonville police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened on South Green Valley Road Thursday…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast lawmakers share support for impeachment
A growing number of lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast schools address riot at Capitol
Schools in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties have both addressed Wednesday’s riot at the U.S.…
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Santa Cruz Sheriffs arrest two men after discovering an illegal honey oil lab
Two men were arrested for illegally producing more than $2 million of THC oil in Boulder…
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Nurses face exhaustion as they continue treating COVID-19 patients
Exhaustion, fear and being away from family are what nurses on the Central Coast say have been some of…
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UPDATE: Portion of Bean Creek Road reopened after vehicle crash
Scotts Valley Police said a portion of Bean Creek Road will be closed for an unknown amount of…
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Cat rescued after impaling itself on rebar in Santa Cruz
A cat has been treated for injuries after it was found impaled in Santa Cruz…
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Suspect arrested following burglary at Watsonville High School
Watsonville police have recovered over $2,000 worth of stolen equipment from Watsonville High School after a burglary on New Year’s…
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More than 10% of all Central Coast COVID-19 deaths reported in 2021
More than 10% of all COVID-19 related deaths in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties have…
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Santa Cruz preschool reopens after COVID closure
A Santa Cruz preschool and day care center is back open Monday after shutting down for a week when administration found out a teacher tested positive…
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Central Coast 2021 New Year’s babies
Some Central Coast parents are ringing in the new year by welcoming newborns to their…
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2020 in review on the Central Coast
2020 was an eventful year- from the COVID-19 pandemic, to murder investigations and graduate student strikes. These are some of the top stories…
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Watsonville nurses protest possible increase of nurse-to-patient ratio amid COVID-19 pandemic
Watsonville nurses protest possible nurse-to-patient ratio amid COVID-19…
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Restraining order temporarily blocks sweep of San Lorenzo Park homeless camp
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Late Wednesday afternoon a judge approved a temporary restraining order that pauses the clearing out of the once growing…
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PPE litter presenting dangers for wildlife
A Santa Cruz-based marine conservation non-profit is finding masks and personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, littered in and around…
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Santa Cruz Spa struggles through pandemic, accumulating debt
The holiday season is typically the busiest time of year for Yoso Wellness Spa, but this year New Year’s will pass with the Santa Cruz spa…
Continue Reading Vaccine rollout continues at Central Coast hospitals
The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered on the Central Coast about a week and a half ago. Watsonville Community Hospital has…
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Cal Fire: CZU Lightning Complex Fires now extinguished, no danger of re-ignition
Cal Fire said there is no longer a risk that the CZU Lightning Complex Fires will…
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Firefighters rescue two off Felton Empire Road Saturday evening
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) CAL FIRE CZU says they have rescued two people after their truck went over a cliff on Felton Empire Road Saturday…
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Waves of rain hit Central Coast Christmas evening
FELTON, Calif. (KION) Residents across the Central Coast and in Santa Cruz County particularly got a bit of a drenching Friday night with a storm…
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Santa Cruz man building “micro tiny homes” for homeless
Alekz Londos thought of an idea that could give people on the street a warmer place to sleep, and a safer area to leave their belongings. The…
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Central Coast hospitals face record number of COVID-19 patients during Christmas Holiday
233 residents on the Central Coast are currently in the hospital due to…
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Local officials: Health equity will be prioritized in vaccine distribution
South Santa Cruz County residents make up nearly 62% of all COVID-19 cases in the…
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Man arrested on hit and run charges near Watsonville after passenger ejected from vehicle
A man is facing hit and run charges following an incident in which a passenger was ejected from his…
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Santa Cruz dog owner issues warning to others after dog gets into Christmas gift
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–One dog owner in Santa Cruz is urging pet owners to make sure there isn’t wrapped food underneath their Christmas trees,…
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Teachers push for vaccine priority
This week front line health care workers and nursing homes across the country are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is still some…
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Here’s where Central Coast families in need can pick up food ahead of Christmas
Dec. 23 UFW Foundation- The United Farm Workers Foundation is distributing free food to essential workers starting at 4 p.m. at 118 E. Gabilan…
Continue Reading CHP officials searching for suspect in deadly Santa Cruz hit-and-run
California Highway Patrol officials are asking for the public’s help identifying the person they believe…
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Local small businesses plan to apply for PPP in new stimulus package
Congressional leaders reached a deal Sunday on a new $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief…
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Cal Fire CZU adds text 911 option
Cal Fire CZU announced that it has a new option for people in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties to…
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Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District releases cookbook
APTOS, Calif. (KION)–If you’re looking to whip up some good food this holiday season, why not learn from firefighters? The Aptos/La Selva Fire…
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Santa Cruz to start closing San Lorenzo Park and the Benchlands due to “unmanaged” homeless encampments
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The City of Santa Cruz is using an Emergency Executive Order to shut down San Lorenzo Park and the Benchlands due to…
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Stolen puppies found following alleged gunpoint theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–UPDATE: Santa Cruz County officials say the second puppy has been found. They say a good Samaritan helped find the dog.…
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Skilled Nursing facility residents are next to receive vaccine in Santa Cruz
Skilled Nursing facilities in Santa Cruz County have made up 46 of the county’s 64 COVID-19 related deaths. Facility residents and staff are expected…
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Investigators release identity of woman killed in structure fire off Water Street
A woman was killed in a structure fire on Water Street early Wednesday morning, and the Santa Cruz…
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CHP: Teen found with concealed gun, drugs in Santa Cruz County arrested
The California Highway Patrol says a teen was arrested overnight for gun and drug…
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First Dominican Hospital healthcare workers receive vaccines
The first vaccines at Dignity Health Dominican Hospital were administered to several healthcare workers…
Continue Reading Frontline workers at Watsonville Hospital to receive COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A glimmer of hope now in the hands of some of our Central Coast hospitals as the first frontline health care workers get…
Continue Reading One dead, firefighter injured in structure fire off Water Street
Arson investigators are trying to find out the cause of a deadly structure fire at the old County Sobering Center that killed one person and left one…
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Bay Area dips below ICU capacity threshold, region set to start stay at home order
The Bay Area region of California has dipped below 15% ICU capacity, meaning it has passed the threshold that triggers a…
Continue Reading Cal Fire CZU lifts burn permit suspension
Because of the rain we have had recently, Cal Fire CZU has decided to lift the suspension of burning…
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