Central Coast 2021 Halloween Guide
Halloween festivities are kicking off this weekend and this year we’re giving you a look at all of the events taking place across Monterey, San…
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High surf warning on the Monterey and Santa Cruz County coast
There is a high surf warning until Tuesday at 11 a.m. Expect 20-30 foot waves this week with strong rip currents and possible coastal…
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Three people found overdosing on fentanyl over the weekend at Derby Park
Officers responded to a welfare check on three people that were lying in the bowl of the skate park at Derby Park and quickly determined the three…
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See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast
From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…
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Santa Cruz County issues evacuation orders over expected rain event
The County of Santa Cruz is issuing evacuation warnings before this weekend’s rainstorm. The county says rainfall amounts are expected to exceed…
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Highway 17 reopens after brief closure
Highway 17 was closed in both directions out of an abundance of safety for the…
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Three arrested in relation to catalytic converter theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Three people accused of stealing a catalytic converter were arrested Saturday. The Santa Cruz Police Department says that…
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Free sand and sandbag in Santa Cruz
Central Fire District has free sand and sandbags available to the public at their main headquarters, at 930 17th Avenue, to the right of the main…
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PG&E prepares for outages during upcoming rain
As the Central Coast prepares for more rain this weekend, PG&E is making sure they’re prepared for any potential weather-related outages.…
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Bernie Escalante is named Interim Chief of Santa Cruz Police
Deputy Chief Bernie Escalante will be serving as Santa Cruz Chief of Police starting Oct. 30 following Chief Mills…
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People in Santa Cruz County prepare for rain
You might need to dust off that umbrella, Sunday’s evening rain kicked open our storm door, leading us into what could be the start of our wet…
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Santa Cruz Fire reports two smaller fires in Pogonip Park “suspicious in nature”
Santa Cruz Fire Department and Cal Fire reported two other smaller fires started at the same park on Emma McCrary Trail on…
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Nine crew dispatched and four firefighters reported injured in Santa Cruz Pogonip Park Fire
Santa Cruz Fire Department said the wildfire in Pogonip Park is currently contained. The department also reported four firefighters were…
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Power outages affect residents in San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
Sunday evening a number of residents were left without power in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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Estrada Fire not expected to grow much more
CAL FIRE says they do not expect the Estrada Fire to grow much more…
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Santa Cruz County preparing to vaccinate kids aged 5-11 pending FDA approval
Children aged 5 to 11, could get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month if it gets authorization from the FDA, and Santa Cruz County is already…
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Santa Cruz County receives $3 million grant to fight homelessness
The County of Santa Cruz Behavioral Health received a $3 million grant to address mental health-related issues for people experiencing…
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Santa Cruz County asks residents to register for ‘CodeRED’ to receive emergency alerts, notifications
Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 will launch a drill of the county’s alert and warning system on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.…
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Santa Cruz Chief of Police to resign
Santa Cruz Chief of Police Andrew Mills announced he is resigning on Oct. 29, 2021.…
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Religious leaders will help Pacific Grove Police in crisis situations
They will train local faith-based volunteers to assist both community members and police officers during times of crisis, including lockdowns or…
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Third COVID-19 death reported among vaccinated individuals in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Public Health announced the death of two people due to COVID-19, both were fully vaccinated and both had underlying conditions.…
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Meth addict caught behind a Walgreens in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police found a male subject behind the Walgreens on Soquel with a metal crowbar next to him Tuesday morning.…
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Free METRO rides in Santa Cruz
For California Clean Air Day, Santa Cruz Metro is offering to cover metro fares all day Wednesday, Oct. 6 across the county.…
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Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds
New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…
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Pipe bomb found at Harbor High School
A makeshift pipe bomb was found at Harbor High School Saturday…
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Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students
Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…
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Monterey Bay FC host first tryouts at CSUMB
Over 70 players are expected to be participating including 20 local players from Salinas, Monterey, and Watsonville.…
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Santa Cruz County lifts indoor mask mandate
Santa Cruz County is now in the Moderate (Yellow) Community Transmission category, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Santa Cruz households could be reimbursed for wildfire preparations
SANTA CRUZ, California (KION) The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz is reimbursing neighborhoods for chipping costs to create defensible…
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75-year-old Aptos man dies in car crash
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) UPDATE Sept. 27, 2021 5:40 p.m. California Highway Patrol reported that the 75-year-old man driving a 2008 Toyota Prius…
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Santa Cruz Police: Shotgun recovered after road rage incident
Santa Cruz Police say a road rage incident in city limits led to the arrest of a man who was later found to be in possession of a…
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A breakdown of the CDC tier system for community transmission
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — When the pandemic began, California created their blueprint for a safer economy with the metric tier system. That system…
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Cal Fire CZU reports 3 deaths in 8 days near Davenport
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Over the past week, Santa Cruz County State Park teams have been on 3 missing person and bodies recovery missions in…
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UCSC students arrive ahead of first-ever “Downtown Day”
Thousands of UC-Santa Cruz students are slowly pouring into the university on the first real move-in days since the beginning of the…
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Santa Cruz discusses additions to framework for oversized vehicle ordinance
The City of Santa Cruz continues to put together the framework for an oversized vehicle ordinance targeting RV’s and other large vehicles in city…
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Three people rescued after car goes over cliff at Sunny Cove Beach
Three people, including two juveniles, had to be rescued from a car that had driven into the ocean at Sunny Cove…
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Vote-Mobile stays on the road to reach Santa Cruz voters before polls close
The Vote-Mobile allows Santa Cruz County Clerks and elections workers to go out prior to the election and do voter outreach, making several stops at…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reports COVID-19 outbreak among dozens of inmates, staff at jail
Dozens of Monterey County Jail staff and inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in a new outbreak reported by the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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Santa Cruz Police alongside US Marshals attempting to apprehend suspect
A portion of Santa Cruz is blocked off as US Marshals and the Santa Cruz Police Department attempt to apprehend a suspect who is believed to be…
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Santa Cruz County proposes ordinance to stop discriminatory 9-1-1 calls
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new ordinance to ban discriminatory reports made to law…
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What to do if you don’t have recall ballot that was sent in the mail
If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail or if you can’t find the ballot you’ve received, it’s too late to get the ballot re sent. However,…
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Cal Fire suspends all outdoor burning in Santa Cruz & San Mateo Counties
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) All residents in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties will not be allowed to conduct any outdoor burning starting…
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Three men arrested in connection to shooting on Blaine Street in Santa Cruz
Three men have been booked into the Santa Cruz County jail for their alleged involvement in a shooting that happened in Santa Cruz on Sunday…
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A driver who lost control of their car along West Cliff Drive Friday night and subsequently drove over a cliff is…
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Santa Cruz Police arrested a suspected stalker with two loaded firearms
Santa Cruz Police Department responded to someone’s report about another driver “intentionally following them” and found the suspect had two loaded…
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Law enforcement cite Santa Cruz resident over disruptive bike event Saturday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County have cited a 54-year-old Santa Cruz resident, identified as Thomas Laughron…
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Santa Cruz Fire Chief retires after more than 20 years with department
The Santa Cruz Fire Department announced Thursday that its Chief, Jason Hajduk, is…
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Central Fire District to require COVID-19 vaccination for employees
The Central Fire District announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors has decided to implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all…
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Four people displaced after house fire on Pearl Street
Four people are displaced from their home following a house fire on Pearl Street early Friday morning, according to the Santa Cruz Fire…
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Santa Cruz police search for suspect in robbery at Comerica Bank
Santa Cruz police are looking for the suspect in a robbery at Comerica Bank Friday…
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