Dominican Hospital announces gradual reopening of elective procedures
Dominican Hospital announced that it will begin the process of reopening elective…
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Watsonville pizza parlor says they were targeted in counterfeit money scheme
Corralitos Pizza believes they were once again the target of a counterfeit money scam. They’re now asking other local businesses to keep an eye out…
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Video shows sharks swimming near Seacliff State Beach
Video shared on YouTube shows what appears to be great white sharks gathering off the coast of…
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Central Coast comeback: How will recreational activities change?
At some point the shelter in place orders will lift, but what will life be like…
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Central Coast city managers write to governor asking for financial help during COVID-19 pandemic
City managers from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties wrote a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom explaining how the COVID-19…
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Restrooms reopening in Pleasure Point and East Cliff Parkway areas
Restrooms in the Pleasure Point and East Cliff Parkway areas are…
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Watsonville man arrested for allegedly sharing video of young girl being sexually assaulted
A Watsonville man is behind bars facing possession and distribution of child pornography…
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Santa Cruz COVID-19 peak projected in August, with possible new wave in the fall
Health officials in Santa Cruz County are providing an update on the county’s response to the…
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Up to $2K in grants available to Watsonville small businesses affected by COVID-19
El Pajaro Community Development Corporation said it is partnering with the City of Watsonville to provide emergency grants of up to $2,000 to help…
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Two arrested for allegedly stealing from Watsonville business
Watsonville police said two people are facing several charges for reportedly stealing from a…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk cancels free Friday night concerts this summer
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that it is canceling its free Friday night concerts this…
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Santa Cruz County to allow some retailers to reopen as state launches stage 2 of reopening
Santa Cruz County said Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel will update the county’s Shelter in Place order as Gov.…
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Cinco de Mayo “Census parade” through Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Whether it is a birthday or student and teacher appreciation event, car parades have become the popular way to celebrate…
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Residents say restroom closures have led to frequent public urination
Heading the coast to catch some waves or hit the bike trail sounds like a great way to spend the day, until you see that nearby public restrooms are…
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Santa Cruz County dentists told to only provide urgent, emergent services for now
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said dentists should only perform urgent and emergency dental services until more guidelines are…
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Santa Cruz County looking for vendors to prepare meals for older residents
As part of the Great Plates Delivered program, Santa Cruz County is looking for help from restaurants, caterers and other food businesses to prepare…
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Rossi’s Towing updates policies in response to claims that nurse was refused service
Rossi’s Towing has issued a statement in response to claims that a nurse was refused service because she has contact with COVID-19…
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Anonymous donor gives $1 million to Dominican Hospital, allowing bonus for all employees
An anonymous local donor has donated $1 million to Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and will be dispersed entirely to…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: Recovered COVID-19 patient released from Watsonville hospital after incredible recovery
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) There were a flood of emotions as a woman was discharged from a hospital in Watsonville with a new lease on life on Friday…
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How Santa Cruz law enforcement will crack down on new shelter-in-place and beach order
Santa Cruz counties new, and slightly less restrictive, shelter-in-place order will begin Friday at 11:59 p.m. However, within the order, there are…
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Santa Cruz County health officer extends Shelter in Place until further notice
Santa Cruz County health officials are providing an update on the county’s response to COVID-19 Thursday…
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Police: Santa Cruz man accused of attacking woman who saw him injecting drugs
A man is facing charges that include assault with a deadly weapon and terrorist threats after police said he attacked a woman who saw him injecting…
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Dog stolen from Marina home returned after 7 months
MARINA, Calif. (KION)–Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office deputies have returned Mila, a French Bulldog to her owners after she was stolen from the…
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Gov. Newsom expected to announce beach and state parks closure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION and CBSLA) A notice sent out by the California Police Chief’s Association Wednesday said local law enforcement agencies…
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New coronavirus testing site to open in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A new COVID-19 testing site is expected to open in Watsonville next week, according to the city. This site will be at the…
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Santa Cruz man missing for months found dead in Santa Cruz hills, death ruled homicide
A body was found near Redwood Drive off of Glen Canyon Road in the Soquel hills area, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Santa Cruz County beaches off-limits for all activities during peak hours starting this weekend
Santa Cruz County said that because of “overwhelming weekend beach crowds,” it will be putting new rules in place at local beaches during peak…
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Santa Cruz County unveils initiative to guide process of reopening community, local economy
Santa Cruz County has announced an initiative to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as it works to reopen the community and local…
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Hotel rooms offered to Santa Cruz County health care workers
Santa Cruz County is providing hotel rooms to frontline health care workers who have been exposed to or test positive for…
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Santa Cruz County K-9 gets surprise Zoom birthday party
It turns out that humans are not the only ones with birthday plans interrupted by…
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Abandoned home catches fire outside Watsonville
An abandoned home caught fire late Monday night outside Watsonville, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Second Santa Cruz County resident claims she was denied roadside assistance due to COVID-19 concerns
A second Santa Cruz County resident claims she was denied services through AAA because of recent…
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Fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 9
FELTON, Calif. (KION) One person was killed in a crash that involved a motorcycle on Highway 9 in Felton, Monday afternoon, according to CHP. The…
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Stricter beach restrictions to come in Santa Cruz County
After an extremely busy weekend at Santa Cruz beaches, county officials tell KION stricter restrictions will be announced this week.…
Continue Reading County Officials: Santa Cruz County to extend Shelter in Place order
County Supervisor John Leopold and Communications Manager Jason Hoppin tell KION that a new Shelter in Place order will be announced later this…
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Central Coast nurse says she was refused roadside assistance after disclosing contact with COVID-19 patients
A Santa Cruz nurse who has cared for coronavirus patients says a towing company refused her call for help after her tire blew out on Highway 1.…
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Stabbing on Coral Street in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police confirmed there was a stabbing on Coral Street in Santa Cruz Sunday…
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City of Watsonville employee tests positive for COVID-19
A City of Watsonville official confirmed that a city employee tested positive for…
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Relief organization shifts aid from global to local during COVID pandemic
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A nonprofit in Hollister is shifting its focus from international assistance to helping people locally. Volunteers with the…
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Neighbors say open beach parking lots in Santa Cruz County are bringing in out-of-towners
All beaches are open in Santa Cruz County. However, not all parking lots near beaches and parks are open to the public.…
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Arrest made in connection to armed robbery at Felton CVS
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection to an armed robbery at a Felton…
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Organization asks community to donate supplies for Watsonville farmworker relief drive
Building Health Communities East Salinas is asking for donations ahead of a farmworker relief drive in…
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Santa Cruz County deputies help elderly woman running low on supplies
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office shared how two of its deputies were able to help a member of the community…
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New leaf grocery store in Aptos closes after seven workers diagnosed with COVID-19
New Leaf Community Market in Aptos is closed after seven employees were diagnosed with COVID-19.…
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Santa Cruz Police: Man with machete arrested using de-escalation techniques
A man was arrested in Santa Cruz when police got a report about someone smashing out car windows, but police…
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Crews investigating cause of fire at Master Car Wash in Capitola
Crews are investigating the cause of a fire at Master Car Wash early Thursday…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County hiring temporary positions
Santa Cruz County is hiring several temporary disaster service worker positions during the COVID-19…
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UCSC costume shop employees turn to making masks while theater is closed
The theater at UC Santa Cruz is closed during the county’s Shelter in Place, but costume shop employees are still hard at…
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Santa Cruz County officials provide update on COVID-19 response
Santa Cruz County officials are providing an update Thursday on the county’s response to…
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Young Santa Cruz artist uses talent to raise funds for COVID-19 relief
Lilian Kaemmerling, 12, was first recognized after joining a movement to donate COVID-19 themed artwork to local hospitals across Santa Cruz and…
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