Santa Cruz Fire orders closure of off-trail city-owned open spaces due to fire risk
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in an emergency order Tuesday that the city is going into an extremely dry summer, so they are taking steps to…
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Santa Cruz resident reported missing in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for their help locating a missing 26-year-old adult male.…
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Match.com to pay $2 million to Santa Cruz County after auto-renewal lawsuit
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell announced that the Match Group has settled a civil unfair competition…
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Santa Cruz police investigate catalytic converter theft followed by shooting
Santa Cruz police are looking for two suspects in connection to a catalytic converter theft followed by a shooting on Frederick…
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes for two families in Santa Cruz County
Habitat for Humanity of Monterey Bay is dedicating two homes to Santa Cruz County families next…
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Santa Cruz police identify victim of homicide after suspect turns himself in
Santa Cruz police have identified the victim of a homicide that is believed to have happened in an RV on Soquel Avenue last…
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Art installations to decorate Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History announced their performance lineup for their new biennial festival of lights called Frequency opening September…
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Santa Cruz street vendors cited for camping
Santa Cruz Police Department cited three people from Antioch for remaining on the beach after…
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Rotary Club awards $63 thousand in scholarships to Santa Cruz high school students
Santa Cruz Rotary Club awarded 35 students in the county with scholarships. Each student had to go through an application and interview process,…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office increases patrols Sunday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has a bigger roll call on today for the Fourth of July…
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Santa Cruz man turns himself in for unreported homicide
Santa Cruz Police Officers responded to the man’s claims and confirmed the homicide happened in an RV parked near 900 Soquel Avenue on Monday, June…
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Santa Cruz Police Department gives beachgoers safety tips
The Santa Cruz Police Department is giving beachgoers safety tips ahead of the Fourth of July.…
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This tree was still burning from the lightning strike that caused the CZU Lightning Complex Fire 10 months ago
Almost a year since the CZU Lightening Complex Fire was contained, Cal Fire found a tree in Big Basin Redwoods State Park still smoldering.…
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Can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?
With last night’s 3.9 earthquakes in San Francisco and last week’s Condo Collapse in Florida, can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?…
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Santa Cruz firefighters put out small brush fire in Arana Gulch area
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Firefighters in Santa Cruz responded to a quarter acre fire at the Arana Gulch area near the Upper Harbor at around 9:45…
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Santa Cruz police help catch man accused of trying to steal boat
Santa Cruz police said a “failed pirate” has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a…
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Santa Cruz County launches walking and biking project to boost alternative transportation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The County of Santa Cruz is installing temporary pedestrian improvements and separated bikeways to boost safety and…
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Santa Cruz County Fair is coming back to the Central Coast in September
Santa Cruz County Fair is coming back to the Central Coast in September.…
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New report shows pandemic impact on Santa Cruz County work force
Santa Cruz County released its 2021 State of the Workforce report Thursday, which outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the county’s…
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Santa Cruz police search for Costco robbery suspect seen wearing Winnie the Pooh sweatshirt
Santa Cruz police are asking for the community’s help as they try to identify a burglary…
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Santa Cruz County to install temporary pedestrian improvements, separated bike paths on Portola Drive
Officials with the County of Santa Cruz said they will be installing temporary pedestrian improvements and separated bike paths on a section of…
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With California reopening on June 15th, how are residents feeling about the change?
On Tuesday, California fully reopens on June 15th, meaning California will be shedding it’s color coded tier system and doing away with most mask…
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Man wanted for allegedly taking photos up women’s skirts in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are asking for help finding a man accused of taking pictures up women’s…
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Gallery: Mask signs come down at Santa Cruz boardwalk
Photos shared with KION show mask requirement signs coming down at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk…
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Online daters reminded to be aware of scams and fake profiles
In modern, busy lives, online dating apps like bumble and tinder have grown in popularity over the years, but there’s some advice for those who may…
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Santa Cruz County cracks down on illegal fireworks
The County said individuals could be fined up to $1,000 if found lighting up…
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Santa Cruz woman becomes victim in catalytic converter theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — It’s a problem police have been dealing with for years now, but a recent catalytic converter theft has one woman sending…
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Family of boy lost at sea starts foundation to raise awareness about beach hazards
In January, the Pruthi family was playing frisbee on the beach when one of their sons, 12-year-old Arunay, was caught by a sneaker wave and lost at…
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The City of Santa Cruz selects developers for its Downtown Mixed Used Library Project
Almost a year since approving the project, the City of Santa Cruz chose Eden Housing and For the Future Housing FTF to be the developers for the…
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Santa Cruz Art League honors 2020 high school graduates
An entire year after receiving their diplomas, the Santa Cruz High School class of 2020 is getting a celebration of their own.…
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Nine stolen vintage guitars found in Santa Cruz during theft investigation
Santa Cruz police are searching for the owners of 9 stolen vintage guitars worth about $225,000 in total after they were found during an…
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Santa Cruz police search for girl’s adaptive bike
Santa Cruz police say they are looking for an adaptive bike belonging to a local…
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Santa Cruz Fire warns against use of sky lanterns on beaches
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said it has learned that sky lanterns were recently used at one of the local beaches, and now they are warning…
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Fire officials ask community for help restoring burn areas
As summer and Fourth of July celebrations approach, fire officials are spotting flares and potential fire dangers along mountainous Santa Cruz County…
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Wanted North Carolina sex offender arrested in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police say a wanted sex offender from North Carolina was arrested in the city…
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Kayaker heading to Hawaii rescued off coast of Santa Cruz
A kayaker was rescued about 70 miles west of Santa Cruz Sunday morning during a solo voyage from Sausalito to Honolulu, according to the Coast…
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Santa Cruz Metro provides mutual aid for Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Cruz Metro is providing mutual aid to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority after a mass shooting last month affected the…
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New affordable housing opens in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz community welcomed a new affordable housing complex this past week.…
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Suspect in burglary at Santa Cruz school arrested
Santa Cruz police have arrested a man suspected of stealing several items from a Santa Cruz…
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Annual Summer Lunch program kicks off in Santa Cruz County
Kids in Santa Cruz County can now get free lunch this…
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Caltrans: Lane of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz blocked due to crash
Caltrans reports that a lane of Highway 1 in the Santa Cruz area is blocked following a…
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Santa Cruz libraries host ‘Snapshot Stories’ event to share memories, photos of Black communities
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries are hosting a photo scanning event to share memories and photos of Black communities in honor of…
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LIVE UPDATES – Active fires burning in Central Coast
As temperatures are rise, KION is on the lookout for the latest fires blazing through central California. The article lists the latest updates and…
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Santa Cruz announces new effort to house the homeless
As the state of California begins to re-open, Santa Cruz County is taking significant steps toward resolving the issue of…
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Firefighters contain Santa Cruz Grade Fire
The Grade Fire in Santa Cruz County was contained after firefighters and resources were quickly sent out to prevent this fire from expanding.…
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk preps for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day crowds are getting ready to hit the…
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Santa Cruz High School holds in-person graduation ceremony Friday
Santa Cruz High School is holding its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 Friday…
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Scotts Valley Water District launches its Summer 2021 Water Saving Challenge
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Scotts Valley Water District will launch a Summer 2021 Water Saving Challenge. It will give customers the chance to…
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Ex-wife of San Jose shooting suspect speaks to KION
“I’m in shock. I’m in shock. I’m very…
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Santa Cruz County resident dies in crash on Seabright Avenue
A 29-year-old Santa Cruz County resident has died as a result of a crash on Seabright Avenue, according to Santa Cruz…
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