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Investigators search for suspects accused of stealing mountain bikes in Santa Cruz

April 2, 2021 2:24 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for two people suspected of stealing mountain bikes from a…

Hundreds flock to Santa Cruz Boardwalk as rides reopen

April 1, 2021 11:12 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Hundreds of people and children lined up as early as 10 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as…

Santa Cruz County moves to orange tier

March 31, 2021 10:53 AM Elisha Machado

More industries can reopen now that Santa Cruz County is officially in the orange tier.…

Police: Racist graffiti in Santa Cruz investigated as hate crime

March 31, 2021 6:21 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police say graffiti was found on a local sidewalk containing racial slurs, and it is being investigated as a hate…

Assault suspect arrested following lockdown in Santa Cruz

March 30, 2021 3:47 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police are asking the community to avoid the area where they are searching for a felony…

The need to feed struggling communities continues

March 30, 2021 11:38 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Many people across the country, including here on the Central Coast, still struggle with food…

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk reopens this weekend for shopping, dining

Santa Cruz boardwalk set to reopen some rides this week

March 29, 2021 10:43 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk that it will be opening some of its rides to California residents starting later this…

Santa Cruz Fire Department investigating suspicious structure fire

March 29, 2021 12:11 AM Josh Kristianto

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Fire Department says it is investigating a suspicious structure fire that happened late Saturday night.…

Santa Cruz Police: Two suspects arrested after a string of armed robberies

March 25, 2021 11:07 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Two suspects have been arrested in a string of robberies, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department. Police say it all…

Santa Cruz Boardwalk seeking employees

March 24, 2021 12:50 PM Jocelyn Ortega

As Santa Cruz County continues to reopen its economy, more businesses are now opening their doors again, including…

Spring break begins for Central Coast university

March 22, 2021 11:49 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Spring has sprung, and that means college students around the country are preparing for spring…

Two cases of COVID-19 variant originating in UK found in Santa Cruz County

March 22, 2021 3:35 PM Avery Johnson

The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency announced that two cases of the COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant, which…

Santa Cruz police look to hire crossing guards

March 22, 2021 10:58 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Police Department is looking to hire crossing guards to keep kids safe on their way to and from…

City of Santa Cruz looking to hire part-time school crossing guards

March 22, 2021 6:45 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) As schools slowly begin to reopen, so are some job positions. The city of Santa Cruz is looking to hire temporary,…

Foster care workers seek mentors for foster kids

March 18, 2021 10:29 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Hundreds of children across the central coast are currently waiting for a home to call their own, even if…

Santa Cruz police investigate a string of armed robberies

March 18, 2021 7:44 PM Veronica Macias

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz Police is investigating a string of brazen armed robberies that targeted businesses late at night on…

UC regents approve new student housing, childcare expansion at UC Santa Cruz

March 18, 2021 4:19 PM Avery Johnson

UC Santa Cruz announced that UC Regents have approved a plan to increase student housing and expand child care…

Kaiser Permanente and Santa Cruz Warriors to host vaccination hub

March 17, 2021 6:12 PM Avery Johnson

Kaiser Permanente announced that it is partnering with the Santa Cruz Warriors to open a COVID-19…

Shelter in place lifted after search for Santa Cruz chase suspect

March 18, 2021 11:56 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office reports that a shelter in place is issued for the area around…

Dream Inn in Santa Cruz holds a vertical concert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2021 7:23 PM Stephanie Aceves

The Dream Inn, a beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz, is holding a COVID safe concert for hotel guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.…

Claims of racial bias against Santa Cruz police under investigation

March 17, 2021 5:38 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Police Department said an investigation is underway after a victim of an assault shared allegations of racial…

Santa Cruz boardwalk holds first open-air market

March 17, 2021 12:58 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that it is hosting its first open-air market later this…

Santa Cruz City Schools begin hybrid learning

March 15, 2021 11:59 AM Elisha Machado

Monday marks the first day of hybrid learning for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students in Santa Cruz City…

COVID-19 vaccinations expand to the homeless community

March 15, 2021 11:59 AM Jocelyn Ortega

COVID-19 vaccinations expand to the homeless…

UCSC plans ‘staycation’ events for students staying on campus for spring break

March 15, 2021 5:38 PM Avery Johnson

The University of California, Santa Cruz says most of its on-campus students are planning to stay on campus…

Santa Cruz police look for suspect in mobile home park stabbing

March 15, 2021 4:22 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police say they are looking for a suspect after a stabbing was reported at a mobile home…

Football returns to Santa Cruz County with local high school matchup

March 11, 2021 10:42 PM Josh Kristianto

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The first varsity football game in Santa Cruz County happened Thursday night between St. Francis High School and Scotts…

The City of Santa Cruz passes homeless camping ordinance

March 10, 2021 5:59 PM Veronica Macias

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) On Tuesday night the City of Santa Cruz held a council meeting that went on for several hours. Public comments lasted for…

UCSC police investigate burglaries at Coastal Science Campus

March 10, 2021 4:00 PM Avery Johnson

UC Santa Cruz police are asking for the community’s help as they investigate burglaries reported at…

Suspect in Maddy Middleton murder likely to be tried as juvenile after state supreme court ruling

March 8, 2021 12:02 PM Elisha Machado

After a California Supreme Court ruling last week, the suspect in the murder of 8-year-old…

UCSC introduces new summer anti-racism fellowship

March 5, 2021 11:39 AM Jonathan Sarabia

UC Santa Cruz announced an anti-racism summer fellowship available to its students.…

Santa Cruz police ask for help identifying anti-mask protesters

March 2, 2021 4:55 PM Avery Johnson

Officers with the Santa Cruz Police Department say they are working to identify people who recently attended a…

Can shortage impacts local breweries and canning services

March 2, 2021 11:55 AM Elisha Machado

Breweries across the nation and here on the Central Coast are seeing the impacts of an aluminum can shortage that started shortly after the pandemic…

Central Coast health departments prepare for Blue Shield vaccine distribution takeover

March 1, 2021 1:03 PM Elisha Machado

The California Department of Public Health said providers and health departments will move to uniform eligibility criteria for who can receive a…

Regal Cinemas permanently closes in downtown Santa Cruz

February 26, 2021 10:24 PM Josh Kristianto

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Regal Cinemas in downtown Santa Cruz has closed for…

Santa Cruz police honor two fallen officers eight years after their deaths

February 26, 2021 5:23 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Police Department honored two officers who were gunned down in broad daylight…

State supreme court rules suspect in Maddy Middleton murder cannot be tried as adult

February 25, 2021 10:55 AM Avery Johnson, Aaron Groff

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that minors under the age of 16 cannot be tried in…

SC Warriors player Jeremy Lin releases response to hate crimes against Asian Americans

February 26, 2021 11:45 AM Avery Johnson

Jeremy Lin, who currently plays for the Santa Cruz Warriors and formerly was part of the NBA, issued…

“Housing Now” project aims to help people find a permanent home

February 25, 2021 8:04 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The group Housing Matters is starting a project to house 90 people who are experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County…

Santa Cruz non-profit holding free class for parents of troubled youth

February 25, 2021 4:20 AM Max Tarlton

SANTA CRUZ, Cali. (KION) — NAMI Santa Cruz County will be offering a resource for adults and guardians who may be dealing with children and…

Santa Cruz County: roads subject to delays and closures

February 24, 2021 7:43 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Drivers can expect traffic delays and road closures on Mark Avenue from Arroyo Drive to Hathaway Avenue starting…

Santa Cruz County ranks 7th in state for Covid-19 vaccinations

February 23, 2021 7:30 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County reports the county ranks 7th out of all California counties in COVID-19 vaccinations per capita.…

Santa Cruz Vehicle vs. Skateboarder incident

Skateboarder injured after colliding with a car in Santa Cruz

February 22, 2021 10:39 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a vehicle vs. skateboarder incident that happened at the intersection of…

Santa Cruz residents help bike chop shop cleanup

February 22, 2021 6:46 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) East and Westside neighborhoods got together over the weekend to help clean up bike chop shops in Santa…

The City of Santa Cruz discusses new city ordinance to address homelessness

February 19, 2021 12:41 PM Stephanie Aceves

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The city of Santa Cruz discussed a new ordinance to address the issues of homelessness and encampments in the city. City…

Former Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office volunteer killed in Santa Cruz crash on Mission Street

February 19, 2021 2:55 PM Victor Guzman

Santa Cruz Police confirm a 29-year-old man has died of injuries sustained during a multi-vehicle crash on Mission…

Santa Cruz Police Chief calls mask-less group entering Trader Joe’s ‘unacceptable,’ group argues they did not commit a crime

February 16, 2021 10:44 PM Aaron Groff, Elisha Machado

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 2/17/21 A video of mask-less shoppers entering a Santa Cruz Trader Joe’s is is sparking debate over mask mandates.…

San Jose man faces multiple charges after domestic violence incident, police chase in Santa Cruz

February 17, 2021 2:03 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police say a San Jose man has been arrested following an incident early Wednesday…

Santa Cruz Burger Week highlights local restaurants

February 16, 2021 11:17 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The 5th annual Santa Cruz Burger week is scheduled to begin on February 24 – March 2, 2021. The week-long event highlights…

Distracted driving considered factor in Santa Cruz rollover crash

February 15, 2021 10:56 AM Avery Johnson

Police said they responded to a rollover crash Sunday near 3rd Street and…