Rossi’s Towing updates policies in response to claims that nurse was refused service
Rossi’s Towing has issued a statement in response to claims that a nurse was refused service because she has contact with COVID-19…
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Anonymous donor gives $1 million to Dominican Hospital, allowing bonus for all employees
An anonymous local donor has donated $1 million to Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and will be dispersed entirely to…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: Recovered COVID-19 patient released from Watsonville hospital after incredible recovery
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) There were a flood of emotions as a woman was discharged from a hospital in Watsonville with a new lease on life on Friday…
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How Santa Cruz law enforcement will crack down on new shelter-in-place and beach order
Santa Cruz counties new, and slightly less restrictive, shelter-in-place order will begin Friday at 11:59 p.m. However, within the order, there are…
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Santa Cruz County health officer extends Shelter in Place until further notice
Santa Cruz County health officials are providing an update on the county’s response to COVID-19 Thursday…
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Police: Santa Cruz man accused of attacking woman who saw him injecting drugs
A man is facing charges that include assault with a deadly weapon and terrorist threats after police said he attacked a woman who saw him injecting…
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Dog stolen from Marina home returned after 7 months
MARINA, Calif. (KION)–Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office deputies have returned Mila, a French Bulldog to her owners after she was stolen from the…
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Gov. Newsom expected to announce beach and state parks closure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION and CBSLA) A notice sent out by the California Police Chief’s Association Wednesday said local law enforcement agencies…
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New coronavirus testing site to open in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A new COVID-19 testing site is expected to open in Watsonville next week, according to the city. This site will be at the…
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Santa Cruz man missing for months found dead in Santa Cruz hills, death ruled homicide
A body was found near Redwood Drive off of Glen Canyon Road in the Soquel hills area, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Santa Cruz County beaches off-limits for all activities during peak hours starting this weekend
Santa Cruz County said that because of “overwhelming weekend beach crowds,” it will be putting new rules in place at local beaches during peak…
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Santa Cruz County unveils initiative to guide process of reopening community, local economy
Santa Cruz County has announced an initiative to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as it works to reopen the community and local…
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Hotel rooms offered to Santa Cruz County health care workers
Santa Cruz County is providing hotel rooms to frontline health care workers who have been exposed to or test positive for…
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Santa Cruz County K-9 gets surprise Zoom birthday party
It turns out that humans are not the only ones with birthday plans interrupted by…
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Abandoned home catches fire outside Watsonville
An abandoned home caught fire late Monday night outside Watsonville, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Second Santa Cruz County resident claims she was denied roadside assistance due to COVID-19 concerns
A second Santa Cruz County resident claims she was denied services through AAA because of recent…
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Fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 9
FELTON, Calif. (KION) One person was killed in a crash that involved a motorcycle on Highway 9 in Felton, Monday afternoon, according to CHP. The…
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Stricter beach restrictions to come in Santa Cruz County
After an extremely busy weekend at Santa Cruz beaches, county officials tell KION stricter restrictions will be announced this week.…
Continue Reading County Officials: Santa Cruz County to extend Shelter in Place order
County Supervisor John Leopold and Communications Manager Jason Hoppin tell KION that a new Shelter in Place order will be announced later this…
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Central Coast nurse says she was refused roadside assistance after disclosing contact with COVID-19 patients
A Santa Cruz nurse who has cared for coronavirus patients says a towing company refused her call for help after her tire blew out on Highway 1.…
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