Sutter Health announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all employees
Sutter Health announced Wednesday that it will be requiring all of its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept.…
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Santa Cruz Fire: Home damaged in fire believed to be caused by smoking materials
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said a home was damaged Monday in a fire they believe was started by smoking materials thrown away in a garbage…
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Where to find National Night Out events on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) An annual community event held around the country is returning to the Central Coast this year. National Night Out…
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Street light struggles in Santa Cruz
A resident in Santa Cruz is pretty frustrated about a nearby street light. He reached out to me to try and get it…
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Santa Cruz police respond to another suspected fentanyl overdose
Police responded to the encampment by the East Levee Saturday morning for the 14th drug overdose they’ve responded to in the last two weeks.…
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Santa Cruz Police Department postpones National Night Out event due to COVID-19 concerns
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Police Department announced Friday that it is postponing its National Night Out Movie & Family Event due…
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Santa Cruz police, Monterey County Sheriff report several overdose deaths in recent weeks
Both the Santa Cruz Police Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office report several recent overdoses and some may be linked to marijuana…
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Central Coast gears up for Recall Election
The recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom is September 14th, 2021. For voters across the Central Coast, this election will look similar to last…
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Santa Cruz brewery announces vaccine requirement for indoor seating
A Santa Cruz brewery announced that as of Tuesday, it is requiring proof of vaccination for indoor seating and use of the game…
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Schools get ready to start in the fall, what are classrooms going to look like?
As parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school, school districts and sharing their plans to keep their students and staff safe from…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz BLM Mural Vandals suspects plead not guilty
Santa Cruz County District Attorney filed criminal charges against Hagan Warner and Brandon Bochat for vandalizing the Black Lives Matter mural in…
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Felton Music Hall sees outbreak in COVID-19 cases
Felton Music Hall reports multiple confirmed cases of Covid-19 after a weekend of performances.…
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Santa Cruz chief of police addresses community after BLM mural vandalization
Mayor Donna Meyers and Chief of Police Andy Mills addressed the public Sunday regarding the vandalization of the Black Lives Matter mural in front of…
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Two men arrested for vandalizing Black Lives Matter mural in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police are looking into the person or people responsible for vandalizing a Black Lives Matter Mural…
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Traffic Alert: Highway 1 reopened in both directions near Soquel Drive
The California Highway Patrol has closed Highway 1 in both directions due to a person in crisis in the…
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Santa Cruz County attorney advises current DACA recipients to renew early amidst latest federal judge ruling
Applications for undocumented students are suspended, as the fate of dreamers once again is up in the air.…
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Watsonville native selected as Chicago Cubs draft pick
An Oregon State pitcher and Watsonville native has been selected by the Chicago Cubs during the ninth round of the MLB First-Year Player…
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Santa Cruz graduates work together to end homelessness among students
Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz create a shelter to help students experiencing homelessness during their studies.…
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Santa Cruz Fire orders closure of off-trail city-owned open spaces due to fire risk
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…
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Santa Cruz resident reported missing in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for their help locating a missing 26-year-old adult male.…
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Match.com to pay $2 million to Santa Cruz County after auto-renewal lawsuit
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell announced that the Match Group has settled a civil unfair competition…
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Santa Cruz police investigate catalytic converter theft followed by shooting
Santa Cruz police are looking for two suspects in connection to a catalytic converter theft followed by a shooting on Frederick…
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes for two families in Santa Cruz County
Habitat for Humanity of Monterey Bay is dedicating two homes to Santa Cruz County families next…
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Santa Cruz police identify victim of homicide after suspect turns himself in
Santa Cruz police have identified the victim of a homicide that is believed to have happened in an RV on Soquel Avenue last…
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Art installations to decorate Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History announced their performance lineup for their new biennial festival of lights called Frequency opening September…
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Santa Cruz street vendors cited for camping
Santa Cruz Police Department cited three people from Antioch for remaining on the beach after…
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Rotary Club awards $63 thousand in scholarships to Santa Cruz high school students
Santa Cruz Rotary Club awarded 35 students in the county with scholarships. Each student had to go through an application and interview process,…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office increases patrols Sunday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has a bigger roll call on today for the Fourth of July…
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Santa Cruz man turns himself in for unreported homicide
Santa Cruz Police Officers responded to the man’s claims and confirmed the homicide happened in an RV parked near 900 Soquel Avenue on Monday, June…
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Santa Cruz Police Department gives beachgoers safety tips
The Santa Cruz Police Department is giving beachgoers safety tips ahead of the Fourth of July.…
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This tree was still burning from the lightning strike that caused the CZU Lightning Complex Fire 10 months ago
Almost a year since the CZU Lightening Complex Fire was contained, Cal Fire found a tree in Big Basin Redwoods State Park still smoldering.…
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Can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?
With last night’s 3.9 earthquakes in San Francisco and last week’s Condo Collapse in Florida, can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?…
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Santa Cruz firefighters put out small brush fire in Arana Gulch area
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Firefighters in Santa Cruz responded to a quarter acre fire at the Arana Gulch area near the Upper Harbor at around 9:45…
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Santa Cruz police help catch man accused of trying to steal boat
Santa Cruz police said a “failed pirate” has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a…
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Santa Cruz County launches walking and biking project to boost alternative transportation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The County of Santa Cruz is installing temporary pedestrian improvements and separated bikeways to boost safety and…
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Santa Cruz County Fair is coming back to the Central Coast in September
Santa Cruz County Fair is coming back to the Central Coast in September.…
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New report shows pandemic impact on Santa Cruz County work force
Santa Cruz County released its 2021 State of the Workforce report Thursday, which outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the county’s…
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Santa Cruz police search for Costco robbery suspect seen wearing Winnie the Pooh sweatshirt
Santa Cruz police are asking for the community’s help as they try to identify a burglary…
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Santa Cruz County to install temporary pedestrian improvements, separated bike paths on Portola Drive
Officials with the County of Santa Cruz said they will be installing temporary pedestrian improvements and separated bike paths on a section of…
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With California reopening on June 15th, how are residents feeling about the change?
On Tuesday, California fully reopens on June 15th, meaning California will be shedding it’s color coded tier system and doing away with most mask…
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Man wanted for allegedly taking photos up women’s skirts in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are asking for help finding a man accused of taking pictures up women’s…
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Gallery: Mask signs come down at Santa Cruz boardwalk
Photos shared with KION show mask requirement signs coming down at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk…
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Online daters reminded to be aware of scams and fake profiles
In modern, busy lives, online dating apps like bumble and tinder have grown in popularity over the years, but there’s some advice for those who may…
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Santa Cruz County cracks down on illegal fireworks
The County said individuals could be fined up to $1,000 if found lighting up…
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Santa Cruz woman becomes victim in catalytic converter theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — It’s a problem police have been dealing with for years now, but a recent catalytic converter theft has one woman sending…
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Family of boy lost at sea starts foundation to raise awareness about beach hazards
In January, the Pruthi family was playing frisbee on the beach when one of their sons, 12-year-old Arunay, was caught by a sneaker wave and lost at…
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The City of Santa Cruz selects developers for its Downtown Mixed Used Library Project
Almost a year since approving the project, the City of Santa Cruz chose Eden Housing and For the Future Housing FTF to be the developers for the…
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Santa Cruz Art League honors 2020 high school graduates
An entire year after receiving their diplomas, the Santa Cruz High School class of 2020 is getting a celebration of their own.…
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Nine stolen vintage guitars found in Santa Cruz during theft investigation
Santa Cruz police are searching for the owners of 9 stolen vintage guitars worth about $225,000 in total after they were found during an…
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Santa Cruz police search for girl’s adaptive bike
Santa Cruz police say they are looking for an adaptive bike belonging to a local…
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