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…
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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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More than 175 flags raised at Santa Cruz Memorial Park to mark Veterans Day
More than 175 American flags were raised around the Santa Cruz Memorial Park Wednesday to mark Veterans Day, according to…
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Santa Cruz County reveals draft roadmap to reduce homelessness
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County officials released a draft of a new strategic plan to address and reduce the number of homeless persons…
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Warming fire grows to wildland fire at Pogonip Park
A fire that started in Pogonip Park Sunday has been contained, according to the Santa Cruz Fire…
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Biden/Harris celebrations on the Central Coast
Biden/Harris celebrations…
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Santa Cruz Boardwalk opens to county residents Saturday
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closed its rides in March and has not opened since. Santa Cruz moved to the less restrictive Orange Tier in the…
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Pedestrian killed in crash at Mission and King Streets in Santa Cruz
A pedestrian has died of his injuries following a crash on Mission and King Streets in Santa…
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Narrow margin in Santa Cruz City Council race as candidates wait for final votes to arrive
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A field of nine candidates were running for four seats on the Santa Cruz City Council. The all-women group of candidates…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk expected to reopen to county residents this weekend
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that will be reopening this…
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Nine women vie for four seats on Santa Cruz City Council
Four seats are up for grabs on Santa Cruz City Council. Nine candidates are running to fill the…
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Northbound lanes of Highway 1 at Soquel Drive reopen
The California Highway Patrol said northbound lanes of Highway 1 are closed at Soquel…
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Monterey Bay crab fishermen say new regulations could force them out of business
Local crab fishermen are expressing concerns about a number of new regulations that are set to take effect by the California Department of Fish and…
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SCPD to hand out triple-fines Halloween weekend
Downtown Santa Cruz is typically full of people Halloween weekend. However, this year the festivities downtown were canceled due to the pandemic.…
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Three arrested for allegedly vandalizing Santa Cruz City Hall during protest
Three people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing Santa Cruz City Hall during a…
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UC Santa Cruz announces Police Chief’s retirement
UC Santa Cruz police announced that Chief Nater Oweis will be retiring on Dec.…
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs begin in Santa Cruz County
Pacific Gas and Electric has announced that Public Safety Power Shutoffs have begun in targeted portions of…
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Community resources available as Santa Cruz County prepares for possible power shutoffs
Santa Cruz County prepares for possible public safety power shutoffs…
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Santa Cruz Police: Driver found with stolen handgun, burglary tools
A driver has been arrested on several charges following a traffic stop in Santa…
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Stolen RV found with suspect inside in Santa Cruz
A man with outstanding warrants for his arrest was found in a stolen RV, according to Santa Cruz…
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All-women field of candidates vie for four seats on Santa Cruz City Council
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A field of nine candidates are running for four seats on the Santa Cruz City Council. The all-women group of candidates…
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Keeping Halloween alive on the Central Coast
Keeping Halloween alive on the Central…
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Public safety power shutoff could begin Wednesday evening in Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties
PG&E could turn off power for a portion of customers in Monterey and Santa Cruz County as early as tomorrow afternoon due to a potential Public…
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UC Santa Cruz bike path reopens after renovations
The Great Meadow Bike Path has reopened, according to UC Santa Cruz…
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City of Santa Cruz eliminates Park Ranger positions in latest round of pandemic-related cuts
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz City Council finalized nearly $6 million in budget cuts Thursday night. The police department was forced to…
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Police: Santa Cruz teen arrested on gun charges while under the influence of drugs
A 16-year-old was arrested in Santa Cruz on multiple gun charges while police said he was under the influence of…
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UCSC police conclude no crime committed after rope found hanging from street sign
After an investigation into an incident involving a rope found hanging from a street sign, UC Santa Cruz police…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office asks for help finding missing man
APTOS, Calif. (KION)– The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. You’re asked to be on the…
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UCSC publishes 10,000 images documenting more than a century of Santa Cruz history
UC Santa Cruz’s University Library has published a collection of more than 10,000 images documenting more than 100…
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Santa Cruz business owners feud with homeless community
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Businesses are voicing concerns of disruptive behavior, littering and alleged sights of sexual activity from homeless…
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A busy flu season could overwhelm hospitals; one local hospital believes it’s prepared
Health officials fear a “twindemic” is possible this winter if COVID-19 cases rise during flu season.…
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CHP: Man caught after throwing bottle through CHP Santa Cruz patrol vehicle window
A man was caught after allegedly vandalizing vehicles in the courthouse parking lot in Santa…
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Santa Cruz County residents invited to post-fire debris flow presentation
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is inviting community members to join its special meeting…
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Playgrounds reopen in Santa Cruz
Playgrounds in the City of Santa Cruz are reopening Friday, according to Parks and…
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Sexual assault examinations return to Santa Cruz
For the last three years, survivors of sexual assault in Santa Cruz County had to travel to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose to receive…
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Registering to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic
It is National Voter Registration Day, and it will look different for many voters this year during the COVID-19…
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Woman swims across Monterey Bay in record time
A nearly 13 hour swim across the Monterey Bay ended in triumph for 27-year-old Catherine…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz city council encourages adopting Cuba’s COVID-19 response methods
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) the Santa Cruz city council is expected to adopt a resolution to explore collaborations with Cuba in response to the…
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1,000 students to return to campus at UCSC with comprehensive testing plan
The fall quarter at the University of California Santa Cruz is just over a week from starting. However, only about 1,000 students will be moving back…
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Man with replica gun arrested on Santa Cruz beach
A man was arrested by Santa Cruz police Wednesday for allegedly carrying an altered replica gun on a…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz boardwalk releases lineup of October drive-in movies
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk began hosting drive-in movies in August, and it has released its lineup of…
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Bookshop brings joy to kids impacted by wildfires
The CZU Lightning Complex Fire forced schools in the Santa Cruz mountains to close their doors.…
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Homicide investigation underway in Santa Cruz
A suspect was taken into custody in connection to an apparent homicide near Depot Park Sunday.…
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