Man allegedly involved in deadly hit-and-run in Gilroy turns himself in
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept. 15, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.- Police said the driver of an SUV involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Wren Avenue…
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Two arrested in Watsonville after suspect seen loading firearm at red light
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they arrested two out-of-towners after witnesses saw them loading a firearm in a truck during…
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Central Coast schools suffering from enrollment drop
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Schools across the Central Coast are suffering from a lack of student enrollments and students attending classes. …
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Ben Lomond restaurant owner murder solved 39 years later, suspect kills himself
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said using DNA evidence, they solved the murder of a woman found in the San…
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Benchlands relocation of homeless commenced Monday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The city of Santa Cruz has started letting people living in the Benchlands know that they need to start packing up.…
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DUI driver hits multiple parked cars during Capitola police pursuit
Multiple parked cars in Capitola were hit by someone the police department said was driving under the…
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Benchlands encampment expected to be cleared out
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Look off the overpass on Water Street, and you’ll see tents lined up together. This is located in San Lorenzo Park in…
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Watsonville man who killed his wife and escaped to Mexico pleads guilty to murder
A Watsonville man accused of killing his wife pleaded not guilty to murder at a hearing Thursday, according to…
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Traffic closures for Highway 1 in place for Ironman Santa Cruz Triathlon
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Beginning Sunday, Sept. 11, drivers can expect closures on Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz due to the Ironman Santa Cruz…
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Santa Cruz Judge rules the city is “not obligated” to provide water to UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz judge ruled that the City of Santa Cruz is “not legally obligated” to provide water to the University of California, Santa Cruz outside of…
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Two wanted for stealing clothes from Boulder Creek Elementary
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that two people are wanted for stealing clothes left at Boulder Creek…
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World Dog Surfing Champion from Santa Cruz living with heart tumor
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A beloved Santa Cruz dog that has served as a therapy dog and won the World Dog Surfing Championship in Pacifica this…
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Fire burning in Boulder Creek less than an acre, slow rate of spread
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU is working on a fire near Highway 9 and Skyline Boulevard on Labor Day. The Castle Fire is currently…
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Judge tosses 34 manslaughter charges for boat fire that killed six Santa Cruz County residents
Almost three years after a deadly dive boat fire south of Santa Barbara claimed the lives of 34 people, the National Transportation Safety Board said…
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Cooling centers on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water! California is experiencing a major heat wave. We have made a map of…
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CHP: Missing San Jose girl spotted in Santa Cruz crashes in San Mateo County after chase
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A car carrying five people, including a missing San Jose girl, crashed in San Mateo County after being chased from…
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Deputies: Man arrested in Aptos parking lot for selling narcotics
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a man was arrested while selling illegal narcotics to a minor, according to…
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Owner of Michael’s on Main lamenting lost restaurant
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- Firefighters said a structure fire on the 2500 block of South Main Street was stopped Thursday morning. Central Fire…
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Man arrested for shoplifting with gun magazine in waistband in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Capitola Police said a man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shoplifting with a handgun magazine in his waistband on…
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Passenger recounts lucky landing on Manresa State Beach
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Saturday, a plane landed on Manresa State Beach in Santa Cruz County. Monday, KION spoke with Elsa Swanson,…
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