Parking meter proceeds in Santa Cruz go to local non-profit
All of the money generated from Downtown Santa Cruz parking meters from Dec. 18 to Christmas has gone to Hope Services, a non-profit that supports…
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“Suspicious circumstances” investigation shuts down Santa Cruz street
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz Police closed off the area as they served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Pennsylvania…
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Santa Cruz plans to protect students walking and biking to school
Starting in January 2020, the Safe Routes to School Crossing Improvements Project will kick off near campuses in Santa Cruz.…
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Winter tick season starting in Santa Cruz County
Winter is the season for the western black-legged tick, and Santa Cruz County officials are warning residents to be…
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New protections for residents of mobile and manufactured homes approved in Santa Cruz County
An ordinance offering new protections for residents of mobile and manufactured homes was approved by the Santa Cruz County Board of…
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Newborns at Dominican Hospital go home in oversized stockings
This month, every baby born at Dominican Hospital will be going home in an oversized…
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Forgotten mural found during renovations at Santa Cruz County building
The County of Santa Cruz is trying to find the history behind a mural found during…
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Driver wanted for Watsonville hit-and-run turns himself in
Driver wanted for Watsonville hit-and-run turns himself…
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Woman accused of burglarizing multiple homes and businesses arrested in Watsonville
Watsonville police arrested a woman accused of burglarizing at least eight homes and businesses in a three-day…
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UCSC grades are due but graduate student grade strike continues
Hundreds of graduate student workers are standing in solidarity as they push for a pay raise from the University of California Santa Cruz.…
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Protestors rally for impeachment of President Trump in Santa Cruz
Hundreds of Santa Cruz residents raised their voices in front of the Clock Tower in downtown Tuesday, calling for the impeachment of President Donald…
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GRID Alternatives Closing Salinas Office
Grid Alternatives, a local non-profit which helps low income single family homes in our area is closing it’s office doors in Salinas due to a lack of…
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Entangled whale in Monterey Bay rescued
After a multi-day effort, an entangled humpback whale in the Monterey Bay has been…
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Schools & Communities First Initiative supporters hold rally in Salinas
Community leaders and activists from Monterey and Santa Cruz counties are holding a rally in support of the Schools & Communities First…
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Two Santa Cruz County teens missing since Sunday found safe
he Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two San Lorenzo Valley teens last seen…
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New K9 welcomed at Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
There is a new member of the team at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office- K9…
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Large assortment of items found during arrests, Santa Cruz police search for owners
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested at least two people in recent busts who they said had a large assortment of…
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Part of southbound Highway 17 closed two nights for paving
Southbound Highway 17 from Granite Creek Road to Mt. Hermon Road will be closed for two nights starting Wednesday…
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Central Coast assemblymember asks public to submit ideas for state legislation
Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) is launching a “There Ought to Be a Law” program as a way for community members to submit ideas for state…
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Illegal butane honey oil lab busted in Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office’s Cannabis Licensing Office is investigating an illegal butane honey oil lab found in…
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Verdict in shooting deaths of 4-year old, man at Watsonville restaurant.
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A man has been convicted for the gang-related shooting deaths of a man and 4-year old girl at a Watsonville restaurant…
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Stolen bike returned to Santa Cruz man with cancer
Santa Cruz police were able to return a stolen bike to a man fighting cancer…
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House fire extinguished on Second Avenue in Santa Cruz Monday morning
Crews in Santa Cruz battled a house fire on Second Avenue Monday…
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Pajaro River Levee Project reaches milestone in efforts to prevent flooding
Santa Cruz County and Zone 7 Flood Control and Water Conservation District announced a milestone in efforts to prevent flooding in the Pajaro Valley…
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Police looking for suspects in burglary at Judy Wyant Antiques
Police are looking for two people suspected of burglarizing Judy Wyant Antiques in Santa Cruz early Friday…
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Santa Cruz County residents are invited to a meeting that will include information about the Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction…
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Juvenile in custody after threats made to Watsonville school
A 13-year-old boy is in custody after making a shooting threat toward a Watsonville…
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Shots fired near “Boardwalk area” Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)- No arrests have been made following a shooting near the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. On Tuesday around 9 p.m., Santa Cruz Police…
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First electric school buses in Santa Cruz County unveiled
The first all-electric school buses in Santa Cruz County were unveiled Tuesday at Green Acres…
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Meth found using new body scanner at Santa Cruz County Jail
At least three contraband items have been found using the new body scanner at the Santa Cruz County Jail since it was installed last week, according…
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UCSC Graduate student workers refuse to submit grades until given better wages
University of Santa Cruz graduate students filed in out front McHenry library on campus Monday to fight for a wage increase.
Several hundred graduate…
Police investigating suspected gang shooting in Santa Cruz
Police in Santa Cruz are investigating a shooting they believe was…
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Woman helps Santa Cruz police buy new K9 for 90th birthday
While most people get presents instead of giving them, Joanne Parker decided to give this…
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Pedestrian hit by tow truck while walking dog on Highway 9
A pedestrian is in critical, but stable condition after being hit by a tow truck on Highway…
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Students gather data, clean up Cowell Beach
A group of fifth graders at Mount Madonna School were out at Cowell Beach today to learn more about the environment, and clean up the beach in the…
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Flooding and fallen trees close Santa Cruz County roads Wednesday
The storm returned overnight, and the wind and rain has led to more streets closed and power…
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Discipline recommended for UCSC professor accused of discrimination, sexual harassment
The Committee on Charges at UC Santa Cruz recommended discipline against professor Demetrios Achlioptas, according to court documents shared with…
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Fire agencies provide safety tips for holiday decorations
As we enter the holiday season, fire agencies around the Central Coast and Bay Area are providing tips to make the season a safe…
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Body scanner installed at Santa Cruz County Jail
A new body scanner has been installed at the Santa Cruz County Jail to find contraband before it gets into the…
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Two credit card skimmers found at Gomez Gas in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Watsonville police said two credit card skimmers were found at Gomez Gas Tuesday. The skimmers were found while a state…
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CHP Santa Cruz creates video reminding drivers to obey road closures
CHP Santa Cruz released a safety video with a sense of humor Wednesday reminding drivers to obey road…
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Work begins on sinkhole at Santa Cruz intersection
Work on a sinkhole in Santa Cruz is supposed to start today, but heavy rain on the Central Coast this week could delay the project. The intersection…
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Decades-old flooding problem linked to ancient estuary
Flooding in the Rio del Mar flats in Aptos is a problem that persists every year. Turns out, it’s an issue that’s been brewing for nearly a…
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Sinkhole at Soquel and Ocean scheduled to be repaired
The city of Santa Cruz said it will start to repair a sinkhole at the intersection of Soquel Avenue and Ocean Street on…
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Police looking for TOGO’s burglary suspect
Police are asking for help identifying the suspect in a burglary at TOGO’s in Scotts…
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Aptos neighborhood left flooded after days of rain
Inches of standing water have taken over neighborhoods in Aptos and Rio Del Mar.…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office writes poem about driving in the rain
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office found a creative way to remind drivers about the do’s and don’t’s of driving in…
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Where to find sandbags in Monterey, Santa Cruz counties
As storms continue in the Central Coast, several places in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties will be offering sandbags to members of the…
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Winter storm leaves roads slick for drivers
Drivers battled heavy rain and strong winds on the Central Coast,…
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Outage leaves nearly 2,000 PG&E customers without power in Santa Cruz County
Nearly 2,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power in Santa Cruz County Saturday…
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