Temporary evacuation points open in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Two evacuation points are now open in Santa Cruz County for residents evacuating from the area. The Santa Cruz…
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Watsonville Police report that crime numbers dropped in 2024
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Watsonville Police Department announced Tuesday that crime rates are down in the city. They said that new data…
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Alleged elder abuse in a Watsonville care home led to one man’s death; Attorney General Rob Bonta
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office received a complaint from the Superior Court of the State of…
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Community Bridges, PG&E team for bill assistance workshops
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Community Bridges and PG&E have partnered for a series of bill assistance workshops in Watsonville as part of a…
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Measure Q’s conservation efforts begin to take shape
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Steps are being made to implement new conservation efforts and plans in Santa Cruz County due to Measure Q. Approved…
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Watsonville man mentally fit to stand trial over murder charge
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) — 25-year-old Joshua Gonzalez-Martinez was found mentally fit to stand trial for multiple charges including murder…
Continue Reading Two at-risk Watsonville teen sisters reported missing have been found
Two at-risk teen sisters were reported missing in Watsonville Tuesday morning, but have since been found, according to the Watsonville Police…
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Annual Peace and Unity March brings together community against ongoing violence
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Peace and unity was the message that brought out the community today for the 31st Annual Peace and Unity March in…
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Watsonville animal shelter closed temporarily due to animal illness; Santa Cruz County
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter announced that it will be temporarily shuttering its Watsonville location due…
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Watsonville City Council to discuss Cannabis Equity Program Tuesday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville City Council will be voting on a number of agenda items Tuesday afternoon. One of these items may be a…
Continue Reading Watsonville man charged with hit-and-run after major crash caused power outage last week
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville police say that the major crash last Friday before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Hushbeck and McKenzie…
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Watsonville man pleas not guilty on charges relating to sexual assault of minors
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Court documents show that 35-year-old Luis Salas of Watsonville is pleading not guilty to more than two dozen…
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Watsonville City Council discusses city plaza revitalization and future plans for the gazebo
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Watsonville is once again exploring ways to revitalize the city’s plaza and enhance it for future…
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Watsonville Strawberry Festival brings a boost for local businesses and the community
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The city of Watsonville says that this year’s Strawberry Festival will bring in over 40,000 people throughout the…
Continue Reading Watsonville issues shelter-in-place for residents on Riverside Drive due to a gas line rupture
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Fire Department issues a shelter-in-place order on Friday for residents on Riverside Drive between Union…
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Multiple lane closures on Highway 152 starting July 15
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced this week that there will be multiple lane closures along Highway 152 on Main St. and E. Lake…
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More than two tons of illegal fireworks seized in “largest fireworks bust” in Watsonville Police Department’s history
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police said more than two tons of illegal fireworks were seized in what police is referring to as the…
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Music in the Plaza returns to Watsonville on June 21
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville is welcoming back its annual summer outdoor music series, Music in the Plaza, beginning on…
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CHP Santa Cruz arrest convicted felon and registered sex offender
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz CHP says they arrested a convicted felon and registered sex offender on numerous felony charges on…
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Ramsay Park Renaissance Project celebrates construction halfway point
Groundbreaking ceremony for Watsonville’s Ramsay Park Renaissance Project happened at 2 pm on May 10,…
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Watsonville Police arrest pair of suspects attempting to rob a store
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police arrested a pair of suspects who tried stealing goods from a second-hand store. On Wednesday,…
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Luna y Sol Familia Center helping underserved communities with affordable prom suits, dresses
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — As the school year winds down, many high schoolers are getting ready for prom. Some underserved communities are having a…
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One person dead after a vehicle hit a pedestrian on Highway 1
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- One person is dead after a vehicle collided with one person on Highway 1 near Main Street outside of…
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Watsonville Police arrest attempted homicide suspect
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- An investigation by Watsonville detectives led to the arrest of an attempted homicide suspect on March 1st. According…
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Three people from Watsonville with suspected gang ties arrested on weapons charges, police say
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday night, Watsonville Police said they arrested three men who allegedly have suspected gang ties have been…
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One person detained during shelter in place in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE 1/19/23 at 8:56 a.m. :The shelter in place on the 100 block of Quinza Court in Watsonville has been lifted.…
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One person suffers major injuries in a person versus vehicle accident
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- One person is in the hospital with major injuries, after a vehicle struck them just outside of Watsonville.…
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Watsonville Police makes DUI arrest courtesy of good samaritans
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Friday night, Watsonville Police arrested 57-year-old Angel Zuniga on DUI and hit and run charges thanks to local…
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All hail the Santa Cruz County Farmer of the Year
Watsonville, Calif. (KION-TV)- Guy George has been a farmer in Santa Cruz County for 70 years. On Tuesday night, he received the 2022 Farmer of The…
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Arrestan niña de 13 años armada con una navaja en una escuela en Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) Autoridades en Watsonville informaron que una estudiante de 13 años de la escuela secundaria Cesar Chávez fue arrestada.…
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Watsonville Fire Department warns of man calling businesses asking for donations
The Watsonville Fire Department is reminding that firefighters and staff will not ask for payment when visiting or calling businesses after a report…
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Watsonville man arrested after investigation into reports of drug dealing
A Watsonville man is behind bars after a month’s long…
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Armed Watsonville man arrested for reportedly trying to steal beer and roses
A man who Watsonville police said is a gang member was arrested after he reportedly tried to steal beer and roses Wednesday…
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Man arrested in connection to fatal hit-and-run in Watsonville
Watsonville police arrested a man they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run Tuesday…
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Watsonville considers sales tax renewal in March
The City of Watsonville is asking voters this year to renew a one-half-percent sales tax rate in the city to help pay for first responders and…
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Watsonville Police: High-powered laser pointed at planes confiscated
Watsonville police’s Special Investigations Unit confiscated a high-powered laser that investigators believe was pointed at airplanes multiple times…
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Watsonville pilots report uptick in laser strikes against aircraft
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Pilots in Watsonville getting flashed by powerful lasers during night flights in the last few weeks, raising concerns that…
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Man convicted of murder of 4-year-old girl, Watsonville man given two life sentences
The man convicted for the gang-related shooting deaths of a Watsonville gang member and a 4-year-old girl at a…
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Watsonville holds a social media safety forum after City employee sexual assault arrest
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Concerned and shocked parents are coming together in Watsonville a few days after police arrested a city parks employee…
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City officials hosting parent information night Thursday to discuss Watsonville city employee arrest
In response to the arrest of a Watsonville city employee, the Parks and Community Services Department and Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student…
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Watsonville city employee facing child molestation charges appears in court
A Watsonville city employee accused of molesting a teenage boy made his first court appearance…
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Watsonville city worker arrested for sexual assault
The City of Watsonville has put out a notice to parents advising them that a city employee has been arrested following an investigation into the…
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Watsonville Police, Fire and Parks departments start campaign for Measure Y
Watsonville Police, Fire and Parks departments are campaigning for a measure on the March 2020 ballot.…
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More than 11,600 PG&E customers without power on Central Coast
More than 11,600 PG&E customers are without power in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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Watsonville man with dementia found near Main and Freedom Blvd.
A Watsonville man with severe dementia was reported missing within the past hour and a half, according to…
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Son of Watsonville officer featured on ESPN
A Watsonville police officer had a proud moment on Monday when his son was featured on…
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Police: Man arrested on gun, resisting arrest charges after foot chase
Watsonville police said officers arrested a gang member after he led them on a foot chase on New Year’s…
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Joven de Watsonville reportada como desaparecida regresa a casa
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz, comentó que la joven de 15 años de edad, identificada como Lizette Alfaro- Rodriguez, quien…
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Reportaje Especial: Desalojos en la Costa Central
En la Costa Central, se han visto diversas estrategias para desalojar a inquilinos, antes de que entre en vigor la Ley de Protección a Inquilinos en…
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Driver wanted for Watsonville hit-and-run turns himself in
Driver wanted for Watsonville hit-and-run turns himself…
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