See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast
From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…
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Storm causes road problems on the Central Coast
(KION) – Roads are being impacted by the amount of rain on the Central Coast. Jim Shivers, the Public Information Officer with CalTrans, tweeted this…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Santa Cruz County CZU burn scar area
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz County Officials have lifted all debris flow evacuation orders in and near the CZU Lightning Complex burn scar…
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Santa Cruz County issues evacuation orders over expected rain event
The County of Santa Cruz is issuing evacuation warnings before this weekend’s rainstorm. The county says rainfall amounts are expected to exceed…
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Storm watch: Preparing for debris flow, road issues this weekend
The County of Santa Cruz Emergency Operations Center is monitoring this weekend’s storm for any possible debris flow…
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Free sand and sandbag in Santa Cruz
Central Fire District has free sand and sandbags available to the public at their main headquarters, at 930 17th Avenue, to the right of the main…
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What to do with the aromatherapy spray that is being recalled
Walmart is issuing a recall on seven Better Homes & Gardens Scented aromatherapy sprays after the Centers of Disease Control found a bacteria that’s…
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Monterey Police looking for suspect in hit-and-run that left man badly injured
Monterey Police is asking for the public’s help looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision with a pedestrian around 9 p.m. Thursday…
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One person dead after crash near Felton on East Zayante Road
One man is dead after a solo-vehicle crash on East Zayante Road near Highland Avenue and Redwood…
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Woman bites and kicks Monterey Peace Officer, they say
Monterey Police Officers were kicked and bitten by an intoxicated woman after taking her to get a medical evaluation.…
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Man purchases items with stolen credit card
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police is looking for a man who bought a new wet/dry vacuum and other items from Walmart and Home Depot using someone…
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PG&E prepares for outages during upcoming rain
As the Central Coast prepares for more rain this weekend, PG&E is making sure they’re prepared for any potential weather-related outages.…
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Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Salinas on Laurel Drive
A 78-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Laurel Drive near Granada Avenue Friday…
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CHP confirms deadly crash involving 4 cars on Blanco and Armstrong
California Highway Patrol confirmed there was a fatal crash on W. Blanco Road and Armstrong Road in…
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Young woman dies in car accident in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) A woman from Greenfield died in a car accident off of Arroyo Seco Road in Soledad on Thursday evening. The California Highway…
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11-year-old hospitalized from Spring Grove School tests positive for COVID-19
Spring Grove School sixth-grader was taken from a local hospital to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford after testing positive for…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plan to restrict oil drilling near schools, homes
Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to ban new oil wells within three thousand feed of schools, homes hospitals, nursing homes and other community…
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LGBTQ+ Folklorico group redefines the boundaries of traditional Mexican folk dance
Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí is a Mexican folklore dance group with the mission of promoting pride for those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+…
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Throw away onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, CDC says
The CDC found that people got sick after eating raw onions that were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico distributed into the U.S, by ProSource…
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Victim survives attempted murder, home riddled with bullets
The victims of a targeted shooting in King City are alive and unharmed d yet they fear for their safety since the suspects of their attack have not…
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16-year-old suspect arrested in connection to March homicide on Broadway Circle
King City police are investigating a homicide that happened on Broadway Circle early Wednesday…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Railroad crossing damaged in King City
The railroad crossing between Metz Road and Bitterwater was damaged in a traffic collision last…
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Bernie Escalante is named Interim Chief of Santa Cruz Police
Deputy Chief Bernie Escalante will be serving as Santa Cruz Chief of Police starting Oct. 30 following Chief Mills…
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Joe Moses is running for Monterey County Sheriff
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The captain at the Monterey County Jail, Joe Moses, announced he’s running to be Monterey County’s next sheriff.…
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Board of Supervisors move to stop placements of sexually violent predators in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty is introducing an agenda item to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators in the…
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45-year-old man survives shooting in Watsonville
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s office reported a shooting that happened Saturday morning at around 9:20 a.m. in the apartment complex on Stewart Avenue in…
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61-year-old San Jose man sentenced for child molestation
Judge sentenced 61-year-old San Jose resident Michael Kimball to 11 years and four months in prison for child molestation.…
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Central Coast prepares to vaccinate children for COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be made available for children ages 5 to…
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Woman arrested in Scotts Valley for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 3-year-old girl
A 3-year-old girl is safe after Scotts Valley Police said a woman attempted to kidnap the girl right in front of her…
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Power is out in Carmel
The power is out in several parts of Carmel, affecting a little over 2,000 people.…
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People in Santa Cruz County prepare for rain
You might need to dust off that umbrella, Sunday’s evening rain kicked open our storm door, leading us into what could be the start of our wet…
Continue Reading 21-year-old man shot to death in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Sheriff is investigating a homicide that took place on…
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Santa Cruz Fire reports two smaller fires in Pogonip Park “suspicious in nature”
Santa Cruz Fire Department and Cal Fire reported two other smaller fires started at the same park on Emma McCrary Trail on…
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Local burn association explains how prescribed burns work
The Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association spoke with KION on how prescribed burns are typically conducted.…
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CalFire confirms Estrada Fire burning near Watsonville is due to prescribed burn in the area
Estrada fire is 80% contained. According to CZU, Firefighters continue to mop up and strengthen control lines along with suppression repair…
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Gonzales Youth Innovation Center receives $5 million dollars in funding
The long-awaited $5 million dollars arrived Tuesday for the Gonzales Youth Innovation…
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Counties prepare for upcoming rain
Emergency Operation teams across the Central Coast are preparing for rain and the upcoming storm…
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Hollister man arrested for allegedly robbing victim he met through social media
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing another individual he met through social…
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California Highway Patrol is shutting down Highway 1 until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.…
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Central Coast school districts suffer from national supply chain crisis
The Pajaro Valley School District told parents that the U.S. supply chain crisis is affecting food programs for…
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CSUMB President to retire after 10 years
CSUMB President Eduardo Ochoa announced he will be retiring at the end of the school…
Continue ReadingMonterey County parents take part in statewide school walkout
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Dozens of parents opposing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate participated in a statewide school walkout by keeping their…
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Nine crew dispatched and four firefighters reported injured in Santa Cruz Pogonip Park Fire
Santa Cruz Fire Department said the wildfire in Pogonip Park is currently contained. The department also reported four firefighters were…
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Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal announces his retirement
Sheriff Bernal was elected Monterey County Sheriff in 2014.…
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Power outages affect residents in San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
Sunday evening a number of residents were left without power in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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Cal Fire: Out of control prescribed burn caused Estrada Fire
Crews fighting the Estrada Fire near Watsonville are making good progress, but questions still remain on how the prescribed burn ended up getting out…
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$19 million allocated to Imjin Parkway Improvement Project which includes road widening, roundabout projects
Imjin Parkway in the City of Marina will be getting a new look in the next couple of years as funding for a project along the major commute corridor…
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Booster shot endorsed by health advisers for Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients
U.S. health advisers announced their endorsement of booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19…
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Santa Cruz County preparing to vaccinate kids aged 5-11 pending FDA approval
Children aged 5 to 11, could get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month if it gets authorization from the FDA, and Santa Cruz County is already…
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Lockdown lifted after report of “suspicious activity” at Rancho San Justo School
Hollister Police say a search of Rancho San Justo School in Hollister is underway after reports of “suspicious activity” forced the school to be…
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