Santa Cruz County Archives

UCSC expands COVID-19 lab and testing capacity on campus

November 26, 2020 2:21 pm Drew Andre

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…

Santa Cruz County residents warned to be prepared for debris flow heading into winter

November 25, 2020 2:52 pm Zach McIntyre

Heading into the winter months, it is not uncommon to see some heavy rain, but in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it…

Thousands show up to Second Harvest Food Bank distribution ahead of Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020 2:13 pm Drew Andre

There are twice the normal amount of people relying on the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County this holiday…

$15,000 reward offered for Felton turkey that went missing during CZU fires

November 25, 2020 5:14 pm Mary Coleman

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…

Capitola nursing facility reports dozens of COVID-19 cases

November 25, 2020 4:41 pm Avery Johnson

A COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at the Pacific Coast Manor nursing facility in Capitola, according to the…

Two energy bill assistance programs open to Monterey, Santa Cruz County residents

November 24, 2020 12:38 pm Avery Johnson

The Central Coast Energy Services is offering two programs to help low-income households in Monterey, Santa Cruz…

Family of Watsonville Post Acute resident who died of COVID-19 related causes files lawsuit

November 23, 2020 12:34 pm Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

The family of a resident at the Watsonville Post Acute center who died of COVID-19 related causes during an…

Scams targeting elderly community members reported in Santa Cruz County

November 23, 2020 4:10 pm Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to be vigilant after it received two reports over the past week of…

Man arrested for operating suspected chop shop in Watsonville

November 23, 2020 1:15 pm Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested for operating a suspected chop shop in Watsonville Monday…

Proposed Santa Cruz ordinance would make discriminatory police calls unlawful

November 23, 2020 11:24 am Avery Johnson

Last Month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the “CAREN” (Caution Against Racially Exploitative…

Central Coast prepares for weekend start of curfew order

November 20, 2020 7:39 pm Josh Kristianto

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) With the weekend arriving, many people may still be wondering exactly what this new limited stay-at-home order means when…

Santa Cruz County resident who helped to detain suspect in murder of Sgt. Gutzwiller awarded

November 20, 2020 5:28 pm Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has awarded a resident who helped law enforcement…

Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order

November 20, 2020 4:33 pm Avery Johnson

State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…

Prescribed burn underway in Santa Cruz County

November 20, 2020 2:27 pm Avery Johnson

A prescribed burn operation started Thursday at Año Nuevo State Park and Wilder Ranch State…

Watch: Nonprofit shares video of fire damage to Big Basin Redwoods State Park

November 20, 2020 2:11 pm Avery Johnson

Three months ago, the CZU Lightning Complex started burning in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, and one…

Central Coast hospitals are experiencing sharp increase in COVID-19 patients

November 19, 2020 2:33 pm Drew Andre

As coronavirus numbers spike across the country, locally hospitals are noticing a concerning trend too.…

California issues overnight stay-at-home order for counties in purple tier

November 19, 2020 2:22 pm Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state is issuing a limited Stay at Home order due to the rising number…

Santa Cruz County receives multi-million dollar grant to help homeless during pandemic

November 19, 2020 4:25 pm Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County is receiving a $9.95 million emergency solutions grant to help homeless residents during the COVID-19…

Scotts Valley carjacking suspect arrested

November 19, 2020 12:04 pm Avery Johnson

Scotts Valley police said they have arrested a carjacking suspect who was found with marijuana and…

Santa Cruz County using CodeRED alerts, volunteers to prepare residents for potential debris flow

November 19, 2020 11:21 am Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County officials are working on public outreach concerning potential debris flow around the…