Lawyers react to proposals to protect undocumented workers
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KION) According to local immigration lawyers, if the deportation protection plan for undocumented people is approved, it could…
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Man arrested in Watsonville for aggravated assault
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A man accused of threatening to slash a business owners throat was arrested on Tuesday. Watsonville police say they potted…
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Santa Cruz County asks residents to register for ‘CodeRED’ to receive emergency alerts, notifications
Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 will launch a drill of the county’s alert and warning system on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.…
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Santa Cruz Chief of Police to resign
Santa Cruz Chief of Police Andrew Mills announced he is resigning on Oct. 29, 2021.…
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Businesses experience second day without Power
Some PG&E customers living on the Central Coast are still experiencing a loss of power after yesterday’s planned and unplanned outages due to…
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Religious leaders will help Pacific Grove Police in crisis situations
They will train local faith-based volunteers to assist both community members and police officers during times of crisis, including lockdowns or…
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher visits hometown in Santa Cruz County
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert visited his hometown over the weekend.…
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Power shuts off in parts of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara County
Planned shutoffs started Monday morning at 7 a.m. and are expected to last to Tuesday until 10 p.m. However, due to wind advisories, more areas might…
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What to do when your power is out
Whether it’s a planned power shutoff or an unforeseen outage, depending on your power company, you can find out what it is.…
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Organizations provide services to farmworker families
Organizations join forces to provide free chiropractic, acupuncture, and massages to farmworkers in Watsonville.…
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Jonathan Maciel’s family mourns the loss of their 19-year-old son
Hollister mourned the death of young Jonathan Maciel, who was the victim of homicide, in an event prior to the officer-involved shooting of a Salinas…
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Third COVID-19 death reported among vaccinated individuals in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Public Health announced the death of two people due to COVID-19, both were fully vaccinated and both had underlying conditions.…
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Meth addict caught behind a Walgreens in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police found a male subject behind the Walgreens on Soquel with a metal crowbar next to him Tuesday morning.…
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Free METRO rides in Santa Cruz
For California Clean Air Day, Santa Cruz Metro is offering to cover metro fares all day Wednesday, Oct. 6 across the county.…
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Suspects from San Mateo arrested for narcotics and firearm possession
The Santa Cruz Police Department arrested two people from San Mateo for possessing drugs and weapons in their vehicle on…
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Semi-truck rear-ends a car and collides into incoming traffic in fatal crash in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A semi-truck swerved headfirst into a 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso after rear-ending a 2019 Dodge Durango on Friday. According to…
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Semi-truck overturned on highway intersection in Hollister
A semi-trucked overturned on State Route 156 eastbound, right at the SR-25 intersection.…
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Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds
New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…
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Pipe bomb found at Harbor High School
A makeshift pipe bomb was found at Harbor High School Saturday…
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Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students
Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…
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