PPE litter presenting dangers for wildlife
A Santa Cruz-based marine conservation non-profit is finding masks and personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, littered in and around…
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Santa Cruz Spa struggles through pandemic, accumulating debt
The holiday season is typically the busiest time of year for Yoso Wellness Spa, but this year New Year’s will pass with the Santa Cruz spa…
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Santa Cruz man building “micro tiny homes” for homeless
Alekz Londos thought of an idea that could give people on the street a warmer place to sleep, and a safer area to leave their belongings. The…
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Santa Cruz dog owner issues warning to others after dog gets into Christmas gift
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–One dog owner in Santa Cruz is urging pet owners to make sure there isn’t wrapped food underneath their Christmas trees,…
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CHP officials searching for suspect in deadly Santa Cruz hit-and-run
California Highway Patrol officials are asking for the public’s help identifying the person they believe…
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Santa Cruz to start closing San Lorenzo Park and the Benchlands due to “unmanaged” homeless encampments
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The City of Santa Cruz is using an Emergency Executive Order to shut down San Lorenzo Park and the Benchlands due to…
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Stolen puppies found following alleged gunpoint theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–UPDATE: Santa Cruz County officials say the second puppy has been found. They say a good Samaritan helped find the dog.…
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Skilled Nursing facility residents are next to receive vaccine in Santa Cruz
Skilled Nursing facilities in Santa Cruz County have made up 46 of the county’s 64 COVID-19 related deaths. Facility residents and staff are expected…
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Investigators release identity of woman killed in structure fire off Water Street
A woman was killed in a structure fire on Water Street early Wednesday morning, and the Santa Cruz…
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First Dominican Hospital healthcare workers receive vaccines
The first vaccines at Dignity Health Dominican Hospital were administered to several healthcare workers…
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Arson investigators are trying to find out the cause of a deadly structure fire at the old County Sobering Center that killed one person and left one…
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Portion of Highway 1 closes due to vehicle fire
The California Highway Patrol closed a portion of northbound Highway 1 Monday morning due to a vehicle…
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Santa Cops & Friends in Santa Cruz gifting families in need
Santa Cops in Santa Cruz spreading holiday…
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Santa Cruz residents urged to complete debris flow survey
Santa Cruz County officials are urging residents in the burn scar area of the CZU Lightning fire to complete an online emergency…
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“Christmas Flood” highlighted in local documentary
A new documentary highlights the devastating “Christmas Flood” in Santa Cruz, which nears its 65th anniversary on December…
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Santa Cruz County needle exchange program possible target of lawsuit
Organizers of a Santa Cruz County needle exchange program are responding to reports of an apparent lawsuit targeting the…
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UC Santa Cruz researchers develop faster method for COVID-19 antibody testing
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz said they have developed a faster way to test for antibodies to SARS-Co-V-2, the virus that causes…
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Two fires break out on UCSC campus Monday night
The Santa Cruz Fire Department is investigating two fires that broke out on the UCSC campus Monday…
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Joby Aviation buys Uber Elevate
Joby Aviation, a California aerospace company with offices in Santa Cruz and Marina, announced that it is expanding…
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Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act
Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…
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UC Santa Cruz offers new MFA program
UC Santa Cruz’s Art Department is now accepting applications for a new degree…
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Suspect arrested in connection to 1995 cold case murder in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to a cold case…
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Santa Cruz County DA’s Office files lawsuit against dating service Match.com
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office announced that its Consumer Affairs and…
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Man recovering from injuries following Santa Cruz shooting
A man is recovering after a shooting in Santa Cruz, and police are working to learn more about what…
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Large gathering among Santa Cruz correctional officers investigated as potential source of COVID-19 outbreak
Multiple correctional officer at the Santa Cruz County Jail that tested positive for COVID-19 attended a large gathering that contact tracers are…
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Santa Cruz Warriors to host season of giving events
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The Santa Cruz Warriors will be hosting events to help out the community as part of the NBA Cares Season of Giving…
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Santa Clara County restrictions bring sports teams to Santa Cruz
Several colleges came to Santa Cruz County to practice, Tuesday. New Santa Clara County restrictions prohibit contact sports for the next three…
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There is an active COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Cruz County Jail, according to the county…
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UC Santa Cruz grad becomes the university’s first Rhodes Scholarship winner
Out of more than 2,000 applicants, a UC Santa Cruz student has become the first in the school’s history to win a Rhodes…
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Woman arrested after stabbing in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police arrested a 19-year-old after a stabbing at a public parking lot on Front Street Friday…
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Downtown association launches business support campaign Shop Santa Cruz 2020
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The holiday shopping season is now well underway with Small Business Saturday encouraging locals and tourists alike to shop…
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Santa Cruz passes policing changes to improve racial equity and social justice
More than twenty policy changes within the Santa Cruz Police Department were approved by city council earlier this week. Chief Andy Mills led a…
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Middleton family issues statement on bill which could prohibit prosecution of persons under 16 as an adult
The family of a young girl allegedly raped and killed by a 15-year-old in 2015 is voicing their concerns about a bill which, if ruled constitutional…
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UCSC expands COVID-19 lab and testing capacity on campus
The University of California Santa Cruz diagnostic lab is processing up to 1,000 COVID-19 tests per day. The lab’s capacity has drastically improved…
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$15,000 reward offered for Felton turkey that went missing during CZU fires
FELTON, Calif. (KION)–In Santa Cruz County, there’s a plea from the founder of a chicken and bird rescue, revolving around a missing turkey and a…
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Proposed Santa Cruz ordinance would make discriminatory police calls unlawful
Last Month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the “CAREN” (Caution Against Racially Exploitative…
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State attorney general announces $113 million performance throttling settlement against Apple
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney, alongside California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and other D.A.’s, has announced a $113 million…
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Santa Cruz County confirms first death at Santa Cruz Post Acute related to COVID-19 outbreak
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — County health officials have confirmed the first death at the Santa Cruz Post Acute center related to the coronavirus…
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Rollback delays move to hybrid learning for Santa Cruz County schools
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A concerning spike in California coronavirus cases led to a rollback across the state that included Santa Cruz County…
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Central Coast retracts to heavier health & and safety restrictions
As 41 counties in California roll back into the most restrictive purple tier, two Central Coast counties prepare for renewed restrictions. California…
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All Central Coast counties to increase restrictions as COVID cases skyrocket
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that state health officials are “pulling an emergency brake” on California’s…
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Video highlights what Santa Cruz CHP officials call dangerous impaired driving
APTOS, Calif. (KION)–Video shared by the CHP Santa Cruz shows what they call dangerous driving by an impaired man. CLICK HERE TO WATCH:…
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Scotts Valley High School students hold sweater/blanket drive for the homeless
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Students from the Scotts Valley High School junior class are currently collecting blankets, coats and sweaters to…
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Caught on Camera: Two people seen stealing catalytic converter in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as they try to find two suspects accused of stealing a…
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UC Santa Cruz to continue online through spring, summer 2021
UC Santa Cruz announced that students can expect to continue with online instruction through spring and…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Police:Volunteer did not target person with parking tickets
After social media claims that a volunteer targeted a community member with parking tickets, Santa Cruz police…
Continue ReadingUCSC police warn of scam offering work assistance, internships to students
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department and ITS Information Security are warning of a scam offering part time…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers ‘Pay it Forward’ adoption special
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said it has an overload of cats and kittens, so it is holding an adoption special to…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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Santa Cruz County Clerk leaving after 27 years
After more than 27 years working in Santa Cruz County elections, Gail Pellerin announced that she is…
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