Southbound Highway 17 closed as crews fight fires
Southbound lines of Highway 17 are closed Tuesday as crews fight fires near the…
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Man accused of shooting woman, teen girl in Watsonville arrested
Watsonville police say two people are in critical condition after a…
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18-year-old arrested for DUI following fatal collision
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–A 44-year-old woman is dead after Santa Cruz Police say she was hit by a driver under the influence. This happened at the…
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Activist demonstrates in Santa Cruz grocery stores without mask
Businesses have the right to refuse service to anyone not wearing a mask during a pandemic, according to Santa Cruz…
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Seabreeze building suffers significant structural damage in overnight fire
The historic building that housed the Seabreeze Tavern suffered significant structural damage in a fire…
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Santa Cruz County allowing more personal care services to reopen
Santa Cruz County officials announced that the county will allow expanded personal care services to reopen starting…
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Watsonville firefighters respond to brush fire near Highway 1
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The Watsonville Fire Department says a brush fire that broke out near Highway 1 Sunday evening is under control.…
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Monte Vista Christian holds drive-through graduation
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Dozens of students at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville got a chance to graduate on Saturday in the tradition…
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Vandals spray paint profanity, slogans on Mission Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are looking for a person seen vandalizing Mission Santa Cruz and a memorial plaque in Mission Park…
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Neptune’s Kingdom, mini golf and more set to reopen at Santa Cruz Boardwalk Saturday
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that Neptune’s Kingdom, mini golf, some Boardwalk games and more will be reopening starting…
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CBS SF: Ben Lomond shooting suspect linked to killing of federal officer in Oakland
The suspect in the deadly ambush of two Santa Cruz County deputies has been linked to the death of a federal officer in…
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Investigators look for potential Ben Lomond attempted carjacking victim
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for someone who believe is a potential victim of an attempted carjacking…
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West Cliff Drive reopening after suspicious device cleared safe
Chief Andrew Mills with Santa Cruz police said a possible explosive device has been found at Bay and West…
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Sheriff’s Office says bystander detained Ben Lomond shooting suspect who had guns, pipe bomb
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has at least one suspect in custody after a shooting in Ben Lomond.…
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Crews respond to fire at Henry Cowell State Redwoods Park
Crews say they are working to contain a fire at the Pogonip…
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Witness recalls encounter with Ben Lomond gunman minutes before arrest
An employee at Redwood Coast Dispensary in Ben Lomond said he encountered the suspect, in the murder of Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt. Damon…
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Friends and community honor Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller’s memory
A vigil outside the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is growing Monday night as community members come to honor Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller’s memory.…
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Community members mourn the loss of Sergeant Gutzwiller with memorial
Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller was killed in a shooting ambush over the weekend. A memorial dedicated to him has grown outside the Santa Cruz County…
Continue Reading Former serviceman and friend of suspect in Santa Cruz deputy killing “shocked”
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was killed when officers responded to a report of a suspicious van, Saturday afternoon. The suspected…
Continue Reading Suspect in Santa Cruz deputy ambush being housed in Monterey County Jail
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials confirm Steven Carillo, the suspect accused of fatally shooting a Santa Cruz…
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Santa Cruz community raises funds for family of fallen Sergeant
Santa Cruz community raises funds for family of fallen…
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Ben Lomond residents hold vigil over death of deputy
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION) A large crowd gathered in Ben Lomond Park Sunday evening for a second vigil that day for Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller. People came…
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Neighbors react to suspect in shooting ambush outside their Ben Lomond homes
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said on Saturday night that the suspect in a shooting ambush, Steven Carrillo, has been taken into custody. And…
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk reopens this weekend for shopping, dining
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced they are preparing to open their doors this weekend for limited…
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Artist starts community project to draw attention to struggling businesses
It’s a typical walk around the neighborhood, until you come by Amy Steinberg’s house.…
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Santa Cruz attorneys call beach restrictions unconstitutional
Across Santa Cruz County, beach access is closed daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The point of the order is to limit large crowds at Santa Cruz beaches…
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Branciforte Fire shares service information for captain who died unexpectedly
A Captain with the Branciforte Fire Protection District died unexpectedly Saturday…
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Watsonville police report no major incidents after rumors of violent protest
A rumor of a “barbaric protest” in Watsonville Thursday evening has prompted businesses to close and board up…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter helps to rescue 80 hens from farm
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said it is working with Animal Place out of Grass Valley to rescue 80…
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Santa Cruz police working to implement policy changes after nationwide protests
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz police leaders are trying to find solutions to the issues many around the country, including here locally, are…
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Protests continue Wednesday night in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)Protests in Santa Cruz continue into Wednesday night outside the Santa Cruz Police Department. As of 9:15 p.m., a group was…
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Santa Cruz police look for vandalism suspect
The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking the community for help identifying a vandalism…
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One person injured in Wednesday night shooting on Cedar Street
Santa Cruz police are investigating a shooting that happened on Cedar Street Wednesday…
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Pajaro Valley USD requests parent feedback ahead of school reopening
Before schools reopen in the fall, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is asking parents for feedback while they make…
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UCSC, Santa Cruz Community Health provide COVID-19 testing for underserved residents
UC Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Community Health said they are working together to provide COVID-19 tests for underserved community…
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Santa Cruz, Watsonville police departments ban use of Carotid Neck Restraint
In an effort to reform policing locally, Chief Andrew Mills with the Santa Cruz Police Department is banning a type of…
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UC Santa Cruz Police make arrest in connection to on-campus burglaries
UC Santa Cruz police said they have made an arrest in connection to recent vehicle burglaries on…
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Santa Cruz City officials taking steps toward change in law enforcement
Santa Cruz City officials to host community…
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Central Coast police chiefs weigh in on protests across the nation
Some familiar law enforcement faces visibly stood among peaceful demonstrations across the Central Coast, over the weekend.…
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Despite conditions, Scotts Valley Water District not adding drought surcharges
The Scotts Valley Water District said it will not be enacting drought surcharges, even though it said it has established Stage 2 Water Supply…
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Search and rescue dog rescued by CHP crew in Santa Cruz County
A Cal Fire search and rescue dog is recovering after falling into a ravine during training…
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Man in stolen tractor takes Santa Cruz CHP on low speed chase
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.–Sunday night, CHP officers in Santa Cruz were kept busy after spotting a John Deere tractor on Highway 17. Officers say it was…
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Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties approved to move into Stage 2 extension
Both Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties have been approved to join San Benito County and move into the extension of Stage 2 of…
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Protests held throughout Central Coast in wake of George Floyd’s death
While violence broke out at demonstrations around the county, that was not the case on the Central Coast. Peaceful demonstrations took place in…
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Capitola Mall opens its doors
The first indoor mall on the Central Coast is open for business. On Friday, some stores inside the Capitola Mall…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz police responds to arrest of Minneapolis police officer and plans for peaceful protest this weekend
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Chief Andy Mills with the Santa Cruz Police Department tells KION they will support a peaceful protest if one were to…
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Central Coast Comeback: Schools prepare for 2020-2021 academic year
Schools on the Central Coast have been dark since mid-March. For the first time ever, classes transitioned to a completely online, and it was…
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Felton Fire Engineer recognized by Starbucks for volunteer service
The Felton Fire Protection District said its Fire Engineer, Renee Fenker, was recognized for her volunteer…
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Application to move into Stage 2 extension approved by Santa Cruz Co. Supervisors
Santa Cruz County officials said the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an application to move into the extended Stage 2 of…
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Capitola taking steps to jumpstart local economy again
Capitola taking steps to restart local…
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