Joby Aviation buys Uber Elevate
Joby Aviation, a California aerospace company with offices in Santa Cruz and Marina, announced that it is expanding…
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Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act
Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…
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UC Santa Cruz offers new MFA program
UC Santa Cruz’s Art Department is now accepting applications for a new degree…
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Suspect arrested in connection to 1995 cold case murder in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to a cold case…
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Santa Cruz County DA’s Office files lawsuit against dating service Match.com
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office announced that its Consumer Affairs and…
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Man recovering from injuries following Santa Cruz shooting
A man is recovering after a shooting in Santa Cruz, and police are working to learn more about what…
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Large gathering among Santa Cruz correctional officers investigated as potential source of COVID-19 outbreak
Multiple correctional officer at the Santa Cruz County Jail that tested positive for COVID-19 attended a large gathering that contact tracers are…
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Santa Cruz Warriors to host season of giving events
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The Santa Cruz Warriors will be hosting events to help out the community as part of the NBA Cares Season of Giving…
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Santa Clara County restrictions bring sports teams to Santa Cruz
Several colleges came to Santa Cruz County to practice, Tuesday. New Santa Clara County restrictions prohibit contact sports for the next three…
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There is an active COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Cruz County Jail, according to the county…
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UC Santa Cruz grad becomes the university’s first Rhodes Scholarship winner
Out of more than 2,000 applicants, a UC Santa Cruz student has become the first in the school’s history to win a Rhodes…
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Woman arrested after stabbing in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police arrested a 19-year-old after a stabbing at a public parking lot on Front Street Friday…
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Downtown association launches business support campaign Shop Santa Cruz 2020
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The holiday shopping season is now well underway with Small Business Saturday encouraging locals and tourists alike to shop…
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Santa Cruz passes policing changes to improve racial equity and social justice
More than twenty policy changes within the Santa Cruz Police Department were approved by city council earlier this week. Chief Andy Mills led a…
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Middleton family issues statement on bill which could prohibit prosecution of persons under 16 as an adult
The family of a young girl allegedly raped and killed by a 15-year-old in 2015 is voicing their concerns about a bill which, if ruled constitutional…
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UCSC expands COVID-19 lab and testing capacity on campus
The University of California Santa Cruz diagnostic lab is processing up to 1,000 COVID-19 tests per day. The lab’s capacity has drastically improved…
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$15,000 reward offered for Felton turkey that went missing during CZU fires
FELTON, Calif. (KION)–In Santa Cruz County, there’s a plea from the founder of a chicken and bird rescue, revolving around a missing turkey and a…
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Proposed Santa Cruz ordinance would make discriminatory police calls unlawful
Last Month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the “CAREN” (Caution Against Racially Exploitative…
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State attorney general announces $113 million performance throttling settlement against Apple
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney, alongside California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and other D.A.’s, has announced a $113 million…
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Santa Cruz County confirms first death at Santa Cruz Post Acute related to COVID-19 outbreak
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — County health officials have confirmed the first death at the Santa Cruz Post Acute center related to the coronavirus…
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Rollback delays move to hybrid learning for Santa Cruz County schools
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A concerning spike in California coronavirus cases led to a rollback across the state that included Santa Cruz County…
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Central Coast retracts to heavier health & and safety restrictions
As 41 counties in California roll back into the most restrictive purple tier, two Central Coast counties prepare for renewed restrictions. California…
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All Central Coast counties to increase restrictions as COVID cases skyrocket
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that state health officials are “pulling an emergency brake” on California’s…
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Video highlights what Santa Cruz CHP officials call dangerous impaired driving
APTOS, Calif. (KION)–Video shared by the CHP Santa Cruz shows what they call dangerous driving by an impaired man. CLICK HERE TO WATCH:…
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Scotts Valley High School students hold sweater/blanket drive for the homeless
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Students from the Scotts Valley High School junior class are currently collecting blankets, coats and sweaters to…
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Caught on Camera: Two people seen stealing catalytic converter in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as they try to find two suspects accused of stealing a…
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UC Santa Cruz to continue online through spring, summer 2021
UC Santa Cruz announced that students can expect to continue with online instruction through spring and…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Police:Volunteer did not target person with parking tickets
After social media claims that a volunteer targeted a community member with parking tickets, Santa Cruz police…
Continue ReadingUCSC police warn of scam offering work assistance, internships to students
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department and ITS Information Security are warning of a scam offering part time…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers ‘Pay it Forward’ adoption special
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said it has an overload of cats and kittens, so it is holding an adoption special to…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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Santa Cruz County Clerk leaving after 27 years
After more than 27 years working in Santa Cruz County elections, Gail Pellerin announced that she is…
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More than 175 flags raised at Santa Cruz Memorial Park to mark Veterans Day
More than 175 American flags were raised around the Santa Cruz Memorial Park Wednesday to mark Veterans Day, according to…
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Santa Cruz County reveals draft roadmap to reduce homelessness
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County officials released a draft of a new strategic plan to address and reduce the number of homeless persons…
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Warming fire grows to wildland fire at Pogonip Park
A fire that started in Pogonip Park Sunday has been contained, according to the Santa Cruz Fire…
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Biden/Harris celebrations on the Central Coast
Biden/Harris celebrations…
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Santa Cruz Boardwalk opens to county residents Saturday
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closed its rides in March and has not opened since. Santa Cruz moved to the less restrictive Orange Tier in the…
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Pedestrian killed in crash at Mission and King Streets in Santa Cruz
A pedestrian has died of his injuries following a crash on Mission and King Streets in Santa…
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Narrow margin in Santa Cruz City Council race as candidates wait for final votes to arrive
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A field of nine candidates were running for four seats on the Santa Cruz City Council. The all-women group of candidates…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk expected to reopen to county residents this weekend
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that will be reopening this…
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Nine women vie for four seats on Santa Cruz City Council
Four seats are up for grabs on Santa Cruz City Council. Nine candidates are running to fill the…
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Northbound lanes of Highway 1 at Soquel Drive reopen
The California Highway Patrol said northbound lanes of Highway 1 are closed at Soquel…
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Monterey Bay crab fishermen say new regulations could force them out of business
Local crab fishermen are expressing concerns about a number of new regulations that are set to take effect by the California Department of Fish and…
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SCPD to hand out triple-fines Halloween weekend
Downtown Santa Cruz is typically full of people Halloween weekend. However, this year the festivities downtown were canceled due to the pandemic.…
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Three arrested for allegedly vandalizing Santa Cruz City Hall during protest
Three people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing Santa Cruz City Hall during a…
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UC Santa Cruz announces Police Chief’s retirement
UC Santa Cruz police announced that Chief Nater Oweis will be retiring on Dec.…
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs begin in Santa Cruz County
Pacific Gas and Electric has announced that Public Safety Power Shutoffs have begun in targeted portions of…
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Community resources available as Santa Cruz County prepares for possible power shutoffs
Santa Cruz County prepares for possible public safety power shutoffs…
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Santa Cruz Police: Driver found with stolen handgun, burglary tools
A driver has been arrested on several charges following a traffic stop in Santa…
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Stolen RV found with suspect inside in Santa Cruz
A man with outstanding warrants for his arrest was found in a stolen RV, according to Santa Cruz…
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