Santa Cruz County businesses frustrated over new tier-based COVID-19 guidelines
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Frustration mounting as businesses in Santa Cruz County set to re-open indoors this weekend for services have to keep…
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Man accused of using firefighter’s credit card pleads not guilty
The man accused of stealing a firefighter’s wallet in Bonny Doon has pleaded not guilty to charges of theft.…
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Helping firefighters and others impacted by wildfires
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Firefighters across the Central Coast have organized their own relief efforts for other fire fighters and community members…
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Six people remain missing during CZU Complex Fires
Fire crews continue to battle the CZU Complex Fires and as the fire grows in acreage in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, there are still people who…
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Santa Cruz County urges tent campers to go indoors amid Red Flag warning
A red flag warning is effect in Santa Cruz County, which means erratic winds are possible.…
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Santa Cruz county urges tent campers to move indoors immediately
According to a county of Santa Cruz press release, the Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center is urging people evacuated from the Lightning…
Continue Reading Temporary medical clinic open at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
According to a press release from the county of Santa Cruz, a temporary medical clinic is now open at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in…
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Santa Cruz evacuation shelter opens up at Harbor High
A shelter for evacuees who are fleeing wildfires has opened at a Santa Cruz high…
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Man arrested for illegal sale of narcotics in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police arrested a 21-year-old man for the illegal sale and possession of narcotics in Santa Cruz late Friday…
Continue Reading Visitors asked to avoid Santa Cruz County to help keep beds open for evacuees
The Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) requested that visitors refrain from traveling to Santa Cruz County through September 1 in…
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City of Santa Cruz activates emergency operations center, prepares residents
Evacuations for the CZU August Complex Fires have approached the City of Santa Cruz, and as a…
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Voluntary evacuations underway at UC Santa Cruz
Voluntary evaucations are underway at UC Santa Cruz, according to school…
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Santa Cruz County asks visitors, tourists to leave immediately
The County of Santa Cruz is asking that people visiting from out of town leave immediately to…
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Beach closures set for Labor Day weekend in Santa Cruz
All beaches across Santa Cruz County will be closed Labor Day weekend starting at 5 a.m. Saturday and ending at 5 p.m. on…
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Two arrested in connection to homicide on Mission Street
Two man have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of 28-year-old Juan Antonio Ruiz in Santa…
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UPDATE: Power restored to essentially all customers impacted by rotating outages Saturday evening
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County officials say most of their jurisdiction is facing a “significant power outage” right now as of…
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Street vendors forced away from Beach Street and West Cliff
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The city of Santa Cruz ordered all street vending to stop along Beach street, near the wharf and West Cliff drive, Friday.…
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Missing San Jose woman reported safe
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a San Jose resident who may be in the…
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Santa Cruz focused intervention team likely cut until at least early 2021
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisor is tasked with closing a more than $20 million budget deficit during the county budget hearings this week.…
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Santa Cruz demonstrators demands less money for police, more money for homeless and community resources
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) In a meeting tonight, city council members discussed recommendations for addressing homeless solutions in the community.…
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Suspect captured in Mexico and extradited to Santa Cruz for 2009 murder
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Another suspect has been arrested in connection to the 2009 Santa Cruz murder of 16-year-old Tyler Tenorio. Tyler Tenorio…
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Harm Reduction Coalition granted syringe program in Santa Cruz County
The volunteer harm reduction group, Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County, was authorized by the California Department of Public Health to…
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UCSC and teacher assistants come to agreement to resume employment
UC Santa Cruz and teaching assistants who were fired for withholding grades have come to an…
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Santa Cruz Police Department welcomes new K-9
The Santa Cruz Police Department is welcoming its newest officer, K-9…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk to host drive-in movies
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that it will be hosting drive-in movies on Fridays and…
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“Covid Kits” created for people experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Community Health said it has been working with Dignity Health and the Santa Cruz…
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Coin shortage impacts laundry program for Santa Cruz homeless
Brent Adams and a team of volunteers with the Santa Cruz Warming Center Program tackle 60 loads of laundry for the homeless every week. “Clean…
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Restaurants and vendors near Santa Cruz Boardwalk clash
There was an altercation Saturday between a street vendor and the owner of a restaurant across the…
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Vegetation fire that burned near homes in Santa Cruz considered suspicious
The Santa Cruz Fire Department responded to a report of eucalyptus trees burning near South Branciforte…
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Item resembling pipe bomb found during response to person in crisis on Soquel Avenue
The area around the 1200 block of Soquel Avenue was evacuated when the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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UCSC police look for four people in connection to potentially bias-related incident
UC Santa Cruz police have provided an update on what they believe could be a bias-related…
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Person arrested for vandalizing Santa Cruz business
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–Santa Cruz Police have arrested the person they believe vandalized a local business. Officers responded to The Falafel Hut…
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Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic
While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…
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UCSC researchers study effectiveness of fidget device
A new study is looking at how effective fidget spinners, fidget cubes and other devices really…
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Small kitten rescued after being trapped on busy Highway 1
A small kitten had to be rescued off Highway 1 near Morrissey Boulevard after it was found scared and nestled against the center…
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Family Service Agency requests cards, activity items for care facility residents
The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is asking community members to send cards and other…
Continue Reading More layoffs at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced
The Santa Cruz Seaside Company announced that it is laying off about a…
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Santa Cruz County resident killed in shooting on Mission Street
Santa Cruz police say they are investigating a shooting that happened on Mission…
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Missing Santa Cruz teen found safe
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as they look for a missing Santa Cruz…
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Vehicle crashes into 7-Eleven in Santa Cruz
he Santa Cruz Fire Department said a vehicle crashed into a 7-11 convenience store…
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Woman killed in crash near Western Drive and Mission Street
Santa Cruz police said a woman from out of the area died in a crash Monday…
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Five years after her death, family of Maddy Middleton honors her life
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–July 27th marks a heartbreaking day for the family of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton, who was murdered in Santa Cruz. In 2015,…
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Santa Cruz woman spreads cheer to health care workers
This summer, Jackie Tucker, has delivered over 350 boxes of baked goods to health care workers and students in Santa Cruz…
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Santa Cruz Police Department closes lobby due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The Santa Cruz Police Department has decided to close its lobby to the public due…
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Santa Cruz County businesses face renewed shutdown woes
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Downtown Santa Cruz is not as busy as it usually is this time of…
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UCSC police receive reports of aggressive coyotes on campus
UC Santa Cruz police said they have received several reports of coyotes showing aggressive…
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Concern rises over catalytic converter thefts in Santa Cruz County
Concern is growing among locals over the rising number of catalytic converter…
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Cabrillo College to establish committee to decide whether to change name
APTOS, Calif. (KION) -– The process of possibly renaming Cabrillo College has gained momentum. The Cabrillo College Governing Board voted in favor…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies seize over 3 lbs. of heroin Wednesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says their Special Enforcement Team seized about 1,460.96 gram (3.22 lbs.) of heroin…
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Out-of-towners head to Santa Cruz County for open businesses
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) With the weekend approaching, many in the area are turning to Santa Cruz County, which has less restrictive COVID-19…
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