California boat captain indicted in fire that killed 34
The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire and sank off the coast of California last year, killing 34 people who…
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Three Santa Cruz County men honored for helping to save life of fire captain injured on hunting trip
The American Red Cross has awarded three Santa Cruz County men for their efforts to save the life of…
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Watsonville 12-year-old who ran away from home found safe
Watsonville police are looking a 12-year-old girl who ran away from her…
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COVID-19 outbreak among staff at Santa Cruz County Jail
There is an active COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Cruz County Jail, according to the county…
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UC Santa Cruz grad becomes the university’s first Rhodes Scholarship winner
Out of more than 2,000 applicants, a UC Santa Cruz student has become the first in the school’s history to win a Rhodes…
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Hiker rescued from embankment in Santa Cruz Mountains
A hiker was rescued using rope systems Monday afternoon, according to Cal Fire…
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Woman arrested after stabbing in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police arrested a 19-year-old after a stabbing at a public parking lot on Front Street Friday…
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Downtown association launches business support campaign Shop Santa Cruz 2020
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The holiday shopping season is now well underway with Small Business Saturday encouraging locals and tourists alike to shop…
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Santa Cruz passes policing changes to improve racial equity and social justice
More than twenty policy changes within the Santa Cruz Police Department were approved by city council earlier this week. Chief Andy Mills led a…
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Middleton family issues statement on bill which could prohibit prosecution of persons under 16 as an adult
The family of a young girl allegedly raped and killed by a 15-year-old in 2015 is voicing their concerns about a bill which, if ruled constitutional…
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Shelter program for CZU Lightning Complex survivors extended
A request to extend a shelter program for CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivors in Santa Cruz County has been…
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CDC advisory committee to vote Tuesday on who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
A document obtained by CNN shows the CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices is scheduling an emergency meeting for Tuesday discussing…
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Man killed in solo-crash North of Watsonville
A man in his early 30s has died after crashing into a tree and fence at a home north of Watsonville early Friday…
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UCSC expands COVID-19 lab and testing capacity on campus
The University of California Santa Cruz diagnostic lab is processing up to 1,000 COVID-19 tests per day. The lab’s capacity has drastically improved…
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Santa Cruz County residents warned to be prepared for debris flow heading into winter
Heading into the winter months, it is not uncommon to see some heavy rain, but in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it…
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Thousands show up to Second Harvest Food Bank distribution ahead of Thanksgiving
There are twice the normal amount of people relying on the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County this holiday…
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$15,000 reward offered for Felton turkey that went missing during CZU fires
FELTON, Calif. (KION)–In Santa Cruz County, there’s a plea from the founder of a chicken and bird rescue, revolving around a missing turkey and a…
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Capitola nursing facility reports dozens of COVID-19 cases
A COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at the Pacific Coast Manor nursing facility in Capitola, according to the…
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Two energy bill assistance programs open to Monterey, Santa Cruz County residents
The Central Coast Energy Services is offering two programs to help low-income households in Monterey, Santa Cruz…
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Family of Watsonville Post Acute resident who died of COVID-19 related causes files lawsuit
The family of a resident at the Watsonville Post Acute center who died of COVID-19 related causes during an…
Continue ReadingScams targeting elderly community members reported in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to be vigilant after it received two reports over the past week of…
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Man arrested for operating suspected chop shop in Watsonville
A man has been arrested for operating a suspected chop shop in Watsonville Monday…
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Proposed Santa Cruz ordinance would make discriminatory police calls unlawful
Last Month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the “CAREN” (Caution Against Racially Exploitative…
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Central Coast prepares for weekend start of curfew order
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) With the weekend arriving, many people may still be wondering exactly what this new limited stay-at-home order means when…
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Santa Cruz County resident who helped to detain suspect in murder of Sgt. Gutzwiller awarded
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has awarded a resident who helped law enforcement…
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Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order
State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…
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Prescribed burn underway in Santa Cruz County
A prescribed burn operation started Thursday at Año Nuevo State Park and Wilder Ranch State…
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Watch: Nonprofit shares video of fire damage to Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Three months ago, the CZU Lightning Complex started burning in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, and one…
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Central Coast hospitals are experiencing sharp increase in COVID-19 patients
As coronavirus numbers spike across the country, locally hospitals are noticing a concerning trend too.…
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California issues overnight stay-at-home order for counties in purple tier
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state is issuing a limited Stay at Home order due to the rising number…
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Santa Cruz County receives multi-million dollar grant to help homeless during pandemic
Santa Cruz County is receiving a $9.95 million emergency solutions grant to help homeless residents during the COVID-19…
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Scotts Valley carjacking suspect arrested
Scotts Valley police said they have arrested a carjacking suspect who was found with marijuana and…
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Santa Cruz County using CodeRED alerts, volunteers to prepare residents for potential debris flow
Santa Cruz County officials are working on public outreach concerning potential debris flow around the…
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Group of mothers graduate Nurse-Family Partnership program
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The county of Santa Cruz recognized mothers in a drive-through graduation ceremony, Wednesday for a new cohort of graduates…
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UC Santa Cruz Police names interim chief
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department has named Lieutenant Mary Garcia as its interim…
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State attorney general announces $113 million performance throttling settlement against Apple
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney, alongside California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and other D.A.’s, has announced a $113 million…
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Santa Cruz County confirms first death at Santa Cruz Post Acute related to COVID-19 outbreak
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — County health officials have confirmed the first death at the Santa Cruz Post Acute center related to the coronavirus…
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Rollback delays move to hybrid learning for Santa Cruz County schools
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A concerning spike in California coronavirus cases led to a rollback across the state that included Santa Cruz County…
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Central Coast retracts to heavier health & and safety restrictions
As 41 counties in California roll back into the most restrictive purple tier, two Central Coast counties prepare for renewed restrictions. California…
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All Central Coast counties to increase restrictions as COVID cases skyrocket
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that state health officials are “pulling an emergency brake” on California’s…
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Video highlights what Santa Cruz CHP officials call dangerous impaired driving
APTOS, Calif. (KION)–Video shared by the CHP Santa Cruz shows what they call dangerous driving by an impaired man. CLICK HERE TO WATCH:…
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Scotts Valley High School students hold sweater/blanket drive for the homeless
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Students from the Scotts Valley High School junior class are currently collecting blankets, coats and sweaters to…
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Caught on Camera: Two people seen stealing catalytic converter in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as they try to find two suspects accused of stealing a…
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UC Santa Cruz to continue online through spring, summer 2021
UC Santa Cruz announced that students can expect to continue with online instruction through spring and…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Police:Volunteer did not target person with parking tickets
After social media claims that a volunteer targeted a community member with parking tickets, Santa Cruz police…
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Aptos man dies a week after crash on Freedom Boulevard
A 69-year-old Aptos man has died days after he was involved in a crash on Freedom…
Continue ReadingUCSC police warn of scam offering work assistance, internships to students
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department and ITS Information Security are warning of a scam offering part time…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers ‘Pay it Forward’ adoption special
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said it has an overload of cats and kittens, so it is holding an adoption special to…
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Sheriff’s Office: Watsonville man admits to series of burglaries in San Juan Bautista
A Watsonville man has admitting committing a series of burglaries in San Juan Bautista, according to…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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