Santa Cruz County Archives – Page 2 of 92

Watsonville native selected as Chicago Cubs draft pick

July 12, 2021 3:26 PM Avery Johnson

An Oregon State pitcher and Watsonville native has been selected by the Chicago Cubs during the ninth round of the MLB First-Year Player…

Some fireworks stolen from Watsonville football and cheer organization found

July 13, 2021 3:02 PM Avery Johnson

Some of the safe and sane fireworks stolen from a local football and cheer organization have been found, according to Watsonville…

The Internal Revenue Service is hoping to reach millions more low-income families as it starts to roll out the massive expansion of the child tax credit this week.

Child Tax Credit payments will start hitting bank accounts this week

July 12, 2021 9:19 AM Stephanie Magallon, Melody Waintal

Starting the week of July 15th, eligible parents on the Central Coast will receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child and under the age of six…

Santa Cruz graduates work together to end homelessness among students

July 13, 2021 11:34 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz create a shelter to help students experiencing homelessness during their studies.…

Santa Cruz Fire orders closure of off-trail city-owned open spaces due to fire risk

July 13, 2021 10:39 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in an emergency order Tuesday that the city is going into an extremely dry summer, so they are taking steps to…

Watsonville native San Jose State student drafted into MLB

July 12, 2021 1:04 PM Avery Johnson, Stephanie Aceves

A San Jose State University student and Watsonville native has been drafted into the MLB in the fourth…

Large sinkhole closes a portion of Porter-Kresge Road in Santa Cruz

July 12, 2021 7:15 AM Stephanie Magallon

A 10 foot diameter sinkhole has forced authorities to close Porter-Kresge Road in Santa…

Santa Cruz resident reported missing in Monterey County

July 9, 2021 11:02 PM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for their help locating a missing 26-year-old adult male.…

Ben Lomond woman accused of hitting deputy with patrol car sentenced to prison

July 9, 2021 3:53 PM Avery Johnson

Ben Lomond resident Jessica May Lowe has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after she was convicted of multiple felony charges, including assault…

Domestic violence survivor thanks Santa Cruz County deputy for helping him testify in court

July 9, 2021 1:45 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office shared a thank you note the department received after a deputy helped a survivor of domestic violence testify…

Scotts Valley Police: Mail thieves caught on camera

July 8, 2021 9:07 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Scotts Valley Police Department said two suspects broke into a locked facility early Thursday morning and stole…

Match.com to pay $2 million to Santa Cruz County after auto-renewal lawsuit

July 8, 2021 11:55 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell announced that the Match Group has settled a civil unfair competition…

Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage extended through 2021 and 2022

July 8, 2021 6:27 AM Carina Nocon

SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) A Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage has been extended through 2021 and 2022 by the Soquel Creek Water District. The conservation…

Fireworks stolen from local football and cheer organization

July 5, 2021 7:26 PM Stephanie Aceves

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) On Sunday morning, the Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz Football and Cheer team discovered thousands of dollars worth of fireworks…

Community members are banding together to rebuild a historic school destroyed by fire in Ben Lomond

July 7, 2021 7:56 PM Stephanie Aceves

Community members from Ben Lomond are banding together to try and rebuild the Alba School House, a historical structure that was burned in the CZU…

Santa Cruz police investigate catalytic converter theft followed by shooting

July 7, 2021 5:30 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police are looking for two suspects in connection to a catalytic converter theft followed by a shooting on Frederick…

How San Lorenzo Valley Water District is recovering from the CZU Complex fire

July 7, 2021 11:37 AM Erika Bratten

The Lyon Treatment plant and the HDPE pipeline were heavily damaged by the CZU Complex fire nearly a year ago, along with the San Valley Water…

Central Coast law enforcement sees a spike in violent crimes

July 7, 2021 6:21 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Across the Central Coast, law enforcement has seen a spike in both calls and violent crimes law enforcement. However, it is unclear to law…

Rent relief program offers help for Santa Cruz County renters, landlords

July 7, 2021 6:01 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County is encouraging both tenants and landlords with unpaid rent to apply to the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program following an extension…

Man arrested after allegedly leading Watsonville police on chase, crashing into parked vehicles

July 7, 2021 4:55 PM Avery Johnson

A 60-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly led Watsonville police officers on a short chase and crashed into parked…