PG&E: More proactive power shutoffs expected in Santa Cruz County
PG&E said that it is expecting additional proactive power shut offs Wednesday afternoon and into the early evening. Santa Cruz County officials…
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PG&E provides generator safety tips ahead of power shutoff
Power outages are expected to start later in the day on Wednesday as a result of PG&E’s power shutoff, and the utility is offering tips to…
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PG&E addresses issues with website ahead of power shutoff
If you are having issues looking at outage information on PG&E’s website, you are not the only one. PG&E said that on Monday it started…
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Two Santa Cruz County districts close schools on Thursday
The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District said its schools will be closed on Thursday during PG&E’s power shutoff. The district said…
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Santa Cruz police looking for man suspected of spraying people with liquid, possibly urine
Santa Cruz police are asking for help finding a man suspected of spraying people with an unknown liquid that may be urine. Police said two incidents…
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Man convicted of 1978 Capitola murder denied parole for eleventh time
A man convicted of a 1978 Capitola murder was denied parole for the eleventh time at a health care facility in Stockton. Richard Ornellas was…
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PG&E power shutoff concerns people who rely on medical equipment
People who rely on power for medical equipment have concerns about a potential PG&E public safety power shutoff. “The critical thing is…
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PG&E confirms power shut off in parts of 34 California counties, including Santa Cruz County
UPDATE: PG&E Tuesday afternoon press conference PSPS Update https://t.co/NjM3Bzsn9Z — PG&E (@PGE4Me) October 9, 2019 Pacific Gas and…
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Better Ask Barry: Steps to take before a PG&E power shutdown
With hot, dry, and windy conditions in the forecast, PG&E says it may proactively shut off power to as many as 30 counties in Northern and…
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One person arrested after reports of shots fired in Santa Cruz
One person has been arrested after a shooting in Santa Cruz. According to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Stanley Vallelunga was taken…
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Scotts Valley Middle School parents petition for less homework
A group of parents in Scotts Valley believes their children are being assigned too much homework and is taking steps to see changes in homework…
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Sheriff’s Office: Pleasure Point kidnapping victim died of gunshot wound
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that Tushar Atre, the victim of a kidnapping who was later found dead, died of a gunshot…
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PG&E says it could cut power in 30 counties to prevent fires
Pacific Gas and Electric says it could cut off power to a large swath of Northern California later this week to prevent its equipment from starting…
Continue ReadingWatsonville police receive $112K in grants to increase road safety
Watsonville police said Friday that the department received two grants, totalling $112,000, to increase road, bicycle and pedestrian safety. The…
Continue ReadingConstruction of coastal Rail Trail segment 7 awarded to Graniterock Company
Construction of the Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7/Phase 1 has been awarded to Graniterock Company by the city of Santa Cruz, and construction is…
Continue ReadingWatsonville police looking for armed robbery suspect with violent history
Watsonville police are asking for help to find an armed robbery suspect who they said has a violent criminal history. Police are looking for…
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Owl box installed for natural pest control at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is installing what it calls an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective form of pest control– a barn…
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Second suspect arrested in Watsonville jewelry store burglary
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to a burglary at Fatima’s Fine Jewelry last week. Officers arrested 38-year-old Silvano…
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Sheriff’s Office identifies body found during search for kidnapped Pleasure Point man
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified a body found during a search for a kidnapped Pleasure Point man as the missing person,…
Continue ReadingTests say liquid thrown by Boulder Creek woman in California Senate was human blood
The red liquid a woman threw onto several California senators last month by a Boulder Creek woman was human blood, but it did not contain pathogens…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz agencies to hold emergency preparation event ahead of Loma Prieta anniversary
Several public safety agencies in Santa Cruz are coming together to hold an emergency preparation event ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Loma…
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List of Coffee With a Cop events
October 2nd is national Coffee with a Cop day. The event is designed to build relationships between the community and law enforcement. Officers and…
Continue ReadingBody found during search for kidnapped Pleasure Point man
UPDATE 10/1/2019 11:30 p.m. The crime scene tape is down on Pleasure Point Drive Tuesday night after a reported kidnapping of 50-year-old businessman…
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Live Oak students build greenhouse
Students at Live Oak Elementary experienced a real lesson in building a healthy environment. Along with partners including Santa Cruz County…
Continue ReadingWATCH: Suspects crash into Scotts Valley Walgreens, steal ATM
Scotts Valley police released video on Tuesday showing an ATM theft at a Walgreens. Officers said the theft happened at around 3 a.m. Monday morning.…
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Report: Citizens report more than 36,000 needles found in public places in Santa Cruz
More than 36,000 needles were found in public spaces in Santa Cruz, according to a report by the group Take Back Santa Cruz’s “Needles…
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Watsonville Community Hospital sale completed
The sale of Watsonville Community Hospital to Halsen Healthcare has been completed. The company made the announcement Tuesday, it purchased the…
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