Central Coast high school football players prepare for all-star game
High school football players around the Central Coast are preparing for Friday night’s all-star…
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3 arrested in sexual assault and kidnapping that started in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) A 14-year-old girl was rescued from a nightmare in San Jose after being sexually assaulted and kidnapped from Capitola,…
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Hail and heavy rain strikes northern Santa Cruz county
Torrential rain hit the roads of Santa Cruz county Thursday…
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Police: Santa Cruz man arrested for allegedly trying to molest three underage girls
A Santa Cruz man was arrested by police after they said he tried to molest three underage…
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No homicides, 35% increase in robberies last year in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police released part 1 of its 2019 crime statistics for the…
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Car crashes into Santa Cruz business
Santa Cruz Police say it was a busy Wednesday for them, as they responded to 130 calls for service. Among those calls was for a car that crashed into…
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Sheriff’s Office: Illegal guns found while serving search warrant
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said illegal guns were found while detectives served a search warrant at a Soquel…
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Sheriff’s Office looks for owners of stolen property found in Boulder Creek
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office found several items believed to be stolen, and it is looking for the…
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Man arrested on gun charges after reports of shots fired in Watsonville
A man was arrested on gun charges after Watsonville police responded to reports of shots…
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Hawk spotted in Santa Cruz with mouse trap stuck to body
A hawk seen in Santa Cruz with a glue trap for mice stuck to its body is at risk of being entangled or unable to…
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Proposed assessment to increase fire protection services approved by Santa Cruz County voters
Voters in County Service Area 48 approved an assessment that would increase property taxes in an effort to improve fire…
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Pathologist: Man allegedly killed by brother died from wound on back of knee
A forensic pathologist with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 26-year-old Christopher Keeler’s death was a homicide and released…
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Watsonville Police, Fire and Parks departments start campaign for Measure Y
Watsonville Police, Fire and Parks departments are campaigning for a measure on the March 2020 ballot.…
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Alleged blood thrower ordered away from California Capitol
A California woman accused of throwing menstrual blood at legislators was ordered by a judge to stay away from the state Capitol while awaiting…
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POLICE: Suspect in Santa Cruz shooting remains at large
Leftover tape from the scene of an early morning shooting is still partially in tact along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz,…
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Campground and pier closed at Seacliff State Beach during King Tides
It was happy hour for campers Rob and Denise Drye at Seacliff State Beach, Thursday, but by Saturday the campgrounds will be a “ghost…
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A woman who opposes mandatory childhood vaccinations has been charged with two felonies over allegedly flinging a cup of menstrual blood at state…
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Santa Cruz County sees increase in flu activity this season
A spokesperson for the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency said the county has seen an increase in flu activity…
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Reps. Panetta, Eshoo get extension for Santa Cruz County emergency repair funding from DOT
Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Anna Eshoo announced that they got an extention for emergency repair funding from the Department of Transportation’s Federal…
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More than 11,600 PG&E customers without power on Central Coast
More than 11,600 PG&E customers are without power in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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UC Santa Cruz police investigating vandalism on campus
UC Santa Cruz police are investigating vandalism incidents on campus that include interruptions of electrical power and other potentially dangerous…
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Students and workers join forces at UCSC to strike “unfair wages”
Workers at the University of California, Santa Cruz are calling for a raise in…
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Watsonville man with dementia found near Main and Freedom Blvd.
A Watsonville man with severe dementia was reported missing within the past hour and a half, according to…
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Capitola Wharf reopens as city considers next steps
The Capitola Wharf is reopening this morning after sustaining damage by powerful waves on New Years…
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Twenty-three arrested for DUI during Watsonville holiday enforcement
atsonville police said 23 drivers were arrested during its Holiday DUI Enforcement…
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Multiple scholarship opportunities being offered for Central Coast students–here’s how to apply
The McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship is offering educational opportunities for deserving Hispanic high school seniors in Monterey, Salinas…
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UC Santa Cruz grad student strike continues into new term
Hundreds of graduate student instructors and teaching assistants at UC Santa Cruz are continuing to refuse to submit grades as a strike…
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Central Coast Muslims react to tensions with Iran, say they feel support from local community
In a social media post Sunday, Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills said, “Santa Cruz Police are in contact [with] our Fed partners re possible…
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Son of Watsonville officer featured on ESPN
A Watsonville police officer had a proud moment on Monday when his son was featured on…
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Items stolen from locked shed in Felton belonging to Boy Scout troop
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirms that about $1,500 worth of items were stolen from a locked shed in…
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Santa Cruz County family continues search for missing puppy
Another day brings another search. Since mid-December, Aracelly Bibl has received countless calls from people hoping to have seen her family’s…
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Death of Iranian General Soleimani prompts anti-war rally in Santa Cruz
The words “no more war” and “hands off Iran” prompted dozens of honks from drivers in Santa Cruz,…
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Crews put temporary fixes on Capitola Wharf hoping to re-open next weekend
The Capitola Wharf remains closed to the public,…
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NorCal Sheriff’s Office searching for information about murder of former Santa Cruz County resident
The Siskyou County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding the person or persons responsible for the murder of a former Santa Cruz County…
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Animal control searching for dog accused of biting girl on Santa Cruz levee
Animal Control in Santa Cruz County is looking for a dog that reportedly bit a girl on the Santa Cruz…
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Crane at risk of collapsing by Capitola Wharf
A crane that had structural damage as a result of high waves is at risk of collapsing by the Capitola…
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High Surf continues to pound Central Coast
The coastal high surf advisory was extended through 9 p.m. Thursday night, which meant another day of great waves for experienced…
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Three new projectile attacks, including incident near Las Lomas
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 12/31/19 10:46 p.m. Frustration is growing among drivers and locals after three more cars were hit by projectiles…
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Police: Man arrested on gun, resisting arrest charges after foot chase
Watsonville police said officers arrested a gang member after he led them on a foot chase on New Year’s…
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Take Back Santa Cruz opposes application for mobile needle distribution program
The Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County has filed an application to start a county-wide mobile needle distribution program, and the group…
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Sheriff’s Office investigating Felton vehicle break-ins
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of several vehicle break-ins early Thursday morning in…
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Teen reported missing in Watsonville returns home
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a teen who was last seen on Dec. 23 in…
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Multiple arrests, no major incidents during Santa Cruz New Year celebration
Santa Cruz police made multiple arrests during the Countdown Celebration Tuesday night, but said there were no major…
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Video of man slipping on rocks in Bonny Doon serves as beach safety reminder
A new video from California State Parks shows just how important it is to be aware of your surroundings on…
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Central Coast safe ride options this New Year’s
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) We all know the important line- “drive sober or get pulled over.” This year make sure that if you are drinking during your New…
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No arrests made yet for Tushar Atre’s murder on reward deadline
Monday is the reward deadline for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved with the kidnapping and murder of Tushar…
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Santa Cruz County sees spike in vehicle burglaries
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it has seen a spike in vehicle burglaries this holiday…
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Twenty cars involved in Aptos street racing incident
Santa Cruz CHP issued multiple citations after about 20 cars were caught apparently trying to have a speed contest on Highway…
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Central Coast closures and outages during Sunday storm
SALINAS, Calif. Sunday’s rain storm has led to a series of closures and crashes around the Central Coast. MONTEREY COUNTY: Salinas Police tells KION…
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Santa Cruz County family increases reward to $3000 to help finding missing dog
In a post that has since gone viral on Facebook, a Santa Cruz family is searching for their dog after he went missing at Henry Cowell State…
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