Suspect in deadly Aptos stabbing enters not guilty plea
Amanda Owens, an Aptos woman accused of using a carving knife to stab her husband to death, entered a not guilty plea during a court appearance on…
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Restoring Power: What PG&E will do before turning the lights back on
PG&E said Thursday morning that the high winds that prompted a power shutoff are expected to subside in Santa Cruz County around midday, but…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Office looking for suspect in Watsonville wheelchair ramp theft
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who was caught on camera apparently stealing a wheelchair ramp from a…
Continue ReadingCAUGHT ON CAMERA: Wheelchair ramp stolen from Watsonville home
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Better Ask Barry: Things to consider before the power shuts off
According to PG&E, this week’s public safety power shutoff could affect nearly 800,000 customers in Northern California, the Bay Area, and…
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PG&E: Santa Cruz County residents with power expected to keep it
A PG&E representative said on social media that those who still have power in Santa Cruz County are not expected to lose it due to a power…
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First responders prepare for high fire danger, power shutoff
Fire departments in Santa Cruz County are on a heightened alert Wednesday night with dry conditions and, in some places, windy weather creating a…
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Watonville “Green Bike Lane” installation to begin
Installation for “green bike lanes” in Watsonville will begin Monday October 14th, according to the city. The installation work is…
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Law enforcement issues reminders about inoperable traffic signals
Law enforcement agencies across Santa Cruz County are warning drivers of potential dangers on the road ahead of PG&E’s planned power…
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Frustration grows as Santa Cruz County prepares for power shut off
Santa Cruz County residents warned of the possible power shut off by PG&E, waited Wednesday morning for their power to shut off at its originally…
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Better Ask Barry: What should I do before the power comes back on?
After you’ve done all you can to prepare for the power shutoff, you’ll need to be ready when it comes back on. The problem is a power…
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PG&E releases emergency planning tips for those dependent on electric medical devices
As Pacific Gas and Electric begins to shut off power in 34 California counties, including Santa Cruz County, they are providing suggestions for those…
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Officials release tips for opening a garage door without power
Law enforcement in Marin County, one of the 34 California counties affected by PG&E’s power shut off, have released recommendations for…
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PG&E: More proactive power shutoffs expected in Santa Cruz County
PG&E said that it is expecting additional proactive power shut offs Wednesday afternoon and into the early evening. Santa Cruz County officials…
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PG&E provides generator safety tips ahead of power shutoff
Power outages are expected to start later in the day on Wednesday as a result of PG&E’s power shutoff, and the utility is offering tips to…
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PG&E addresses issues with website ahead of power shutoff
If you are having issues looking at outage information on PG&E’s website, you are not the only one. PG&E said that on Monday it started…
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Two Santa Cruz County districts close schools on Thursday
The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District said its schools will be closed on Thursday during PG&E’s power shutoff. The district said…
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Santa Cruz police looking for man suspected of spraying people with liquid, possibly urine
Santa Cruz police are asking for help finding a man suspected of spraying people with an unknown liquid that may be urine. Police said two incidents…
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Man convicted of 1978 Capitola murder denied parole for eleventh time
A man convicted of a 1978 Capitola murder was denied parole for the eleventh time at a health care facility in Stockton. Richard Ornellas was…
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PG&E power shutoff concerns people who rely on medical equipment
People who rely on power for medical equipment have concerns about a potential PG&E public safety power shutoff. “The critical thing is…
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