Santa Cruz focused intervention team likely cut until at least early 2021
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisor is tasked with closing a more than $20 million budget deficit during the county budget hearings this week.…
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Santa Cruz demonstrators demands less money for police, more money for homeless and community resources
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) In a meeting tonight, city council members discussed recommendations for addressing homeless solutions in the community.…
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Suspect captured in Mexico and extradited to Santa Cruz for 2009 murder
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Another suspect has been arrested in connection to the 2009 Santa Cruz murder of 16-year-old Tyler Tenorio. Tyler Tenorio…
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Harm Reduction Coalition granted syringe program in Santa Cruz County
The volunteer harm reduction group, Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County, was authorized by the California Department of Public Health to…
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UCSC and teacher assistants come to agreement to resume employment
UC Santa Cruz and teaching assistants who were fired for withholding grades have come to an…
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Santa Cruz Police Department welcomes new K-9
The Santa Cruz Police Department is welcoming its newest officer, K-9…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk to host drive-in movies
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that it will be hosting drive-in movies on Fridays and…
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“Covid Kits” created for people experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Community Health said it has been working with Dignity Health and the Santa Cruz…
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Coin shortage impacts laundry program for Santa Cruz homeless
Brent Adams and a team of volunteers with the Santa Cruz Warming Center Program tackle 60 loads of laundry for the homeless every week. “Clean…
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Restaurants and vendors near Santa Cruz Boardwalk clash
There was an altercation Saturday between a street vendor and the owner of a restaurant across the…
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Vegetation fire that burned near homes in Santa Cruz considered suspicious
The Santa Cruz Fire Department responded to a report of eucalyptus trees burning near South Branciforte…
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Item resembling pipe bomb found during response to person in crisis on Soquel Avenue
The area around the 1200 block of Soquel Avenue was evacuated when the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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UCSC police look for four people in connection to potentially bias-related incident
UC Santa Cruz police have provided an update on what they believe could be a bias-related…
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Person arrested for vandalizing Santa Cruz business
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–Santa Cruz Police have arrested the person they believe vandalized a local business. Officers responded to The Falafel Hut…
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Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic
While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…
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UCSC researchers study effectiveness of fidget device
A new study is looking at how effective fidget spinners, fidget cubes and other devices really…
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Small kitten rescued after being trapped on busy Highway 1
A small kitten had to be rescued off Highway 1 near Morrissey Boulevard after it was found scared and nestled against the center…
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Family Service Agency requests cards, activity items for care facility residents
The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is asking community members to send cards and other…
Continue Reading More layoffs at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced
The Santa Cruz Seaside Company announced that it is laying off about a…
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Santa Cruz County resident killed in shooting on Mission Street
Santa Cruz police say they are investigating a shooting that happened on Mission…
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Missing Santa Cruz teen found safe
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as they look for a missing Santa Cruz…
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Vehicle crashes into 7-Eleven in Santa Cruz
he Santa Cruz Fire Department said a vehicle crashed into a 7-11 convenience store…
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Woman killed in crash near Western Drive and Mission Street
Santa Cruz police said a woman from out of the area died in a crash Monday…
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Five years after her death, family of Maddy Middleton honors her life
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–July 27th marks a heartbreaking day for the family of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton, who was murdered in Santa Cruz. In 2015,…
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Santa Cruz woman spreads cheer to health care workers
This summer, Jackie Tucker, has delivered over 350 boxes of baked goods to health care workers and students in Santa Cruz…
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Santa Cruz Police Department closes lobby due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The Santa Cruz Police Department has decided to close its lobby to the public due…
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Santa Cruz County businesses face renewed shutdown woes
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Downtown Santa Cruz is not as busy as it usually is this time of…
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UCSC police receive reports of aggressive coyotes on campus
UC Santa Cruz police said they have received several reports of coyotes showing aggressive…
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Concern rises over catalytic converter thefts in Santa Cruz County
Concern is growing among locals over the rising number of catalytic converter…
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Cabrillo College to establish committee to decide whether to change name
APTOS, Calif. (KION) -– The process of possibly renaming Cabrillo College has gained momentum. The Cabrillo College Governing Board voted in favor…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies seize over 3 lbs. of heroin Wednesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says their Special Enforcement Team seized about 1,460.96 gram (3.22 lbs.) of heroin…
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Out-of-towners head to Santa Cruz County for open businesses
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) With the weekend approaching, many in the area are turning to Santa Cruz County, which has less restrictive COVID-19…
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Great Plates Program supports seniors and restaurants during pandemic
Every day, Anette March gets a delivery from Pearl of the Ocean Organic Restaurant.…
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Arraignment for suspect in murder of Santa Cruz Sheriff Sgt. continued
In a Santa Cruz courtroom Friday afternoon, the suspect in the murder of Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, Steven Carrillo, is expected to…
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Santa Cruz Police Department gets new K-9
The Santa Cruz Police Department has a new officer, K-9…
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Former Santa Cruz teacher investigated for sexual misconduct claims out of San Jose
Officials at Presentation High School in San Jose has released a report about an…
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Santa Cruz firefighters respond to three fires in two days
The Santa Cruz County Fire Department said it responded to three fires over the course of Tuesday and…
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Police: Santa Cruz officer falsely accused of using offensive gesture in picture
Santa Cruz police said a social media photo of a man showing what appears to be a gesture…
Continue Reading UCSC NAACP criticizes university response to rope on campus, calls for full investigation
The UC Santa Cruz NAACP shared a letter saying the university’s response to a rope found hanging from a street…
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Central Coast teenagers left with life threatening injuries following DUI crash
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 7/15/2020 3:45 p.m. The California Highway Patrol tells KION that three of the teens injured in a Santa Cruz crash…
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Well-known Santa Cruz surfer accused of sex crimes involving a minor pleads not guilty
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said detectives arrested a Santa Cruz man for alleged sex crimes involving a…
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Tourism impact from latest restrictions in Santa Cruz
All counties not on the state’s COVID-19 watch list, including Santa Cruz, are now ordered to close dine-in restaurants, bars, movie theaters and…
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Santa Cruz police rangers give new clothes to homeless man
The Santa Cruz Police Department shared a video of two of its rangers giving new clothes to a homeless…
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New closures in place at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk following governor’s announcement
Several parts of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk reopened last month, but an…
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Striking UCSC teaching assistants reach partial deal with University
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UC Santa Cruz has reached a settlement with the union that represents a majority of striking UCSC teaching assistants and…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz PD: Four hate crimes reported this year, one forwarded to FBI
Santa Cruz police said there have been four hate crimes reported so far this year in the…
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Rope hanging from UCSC street sign draws concern
UC Santa Cruz Police are investigating the appearance of a rope hanging on a street sign along campus. They’re calling it a possible bias-related…
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People flock to Santa Cruz beaches for 4th of July weekend
Locals and tourists flocked to Santa Cruz beaches for the 4th of July weekend. The only Central Coast beaches open this weekend are in Santa Cruz…
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Rain Season Lacking
This rain year was dry for much of the viewing area and slightly wet around the Monterey Peninsula. We were dry to start out, had a wet December, dry…
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Santa Cruz Beach Train resuming service at Roaring Camp Railroads
Roaring Camp Railroads announced that its Santa Cruz Beach Train will be resuming service starting…
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