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2 dead after water rescue in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Fire Department says that two people are dead after a water rescue off West Cliff Drive Tuesday. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey, crews were dispatched for reports of people falling into the water near West Cliff Drive and David Way. Dispatch reports show the calls came in around 6:15 p.m.
Man wanted in the Santa Cruz Mountains arrested after search
Law enforcement in the Santa Cruz Mountains conducted a manhunt, on Sunday afternoon. According to the Santa Cruz Police Department, the search was for a man on the run connected to a "violent felony criminal investigation." Law enforcement was in the area of Big Basin Highway, less than a mile...
Bomb squad called to Santa Cruz Co. facility after military ordnance found
(KRON) — A bomb team from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office responded Tuesday to the Ben Lomond Transfer Station after an old military ordnance was found, authorities said. The sheriff's office bomb team confirmed that the ordnance, which appeared in photos to measure around two feet in length, was still intact. The Travis Air […]
Officials investigate Coggins Fire in La Honda
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On July 12, firefighters responded to a fire in La Honda which engulfed a manufactured home, multiple outbuildings and three trailers, according to a Cal Fire social media post. Fire officials call the incident the Coggins Fire and stated that flames did not spread toward nearby wildland and no one was injured.
Signed jerseys stolen off walls of Campbell restaurant
CAMPBELL, Calif. (KRON) – A bar and grill in Campbell is out at least $30,000 following a burglary. Thieves made out with jerseys signed by Joe Montana and Jerry Rice and thousands of dollars in cash. The owners of Kirk’s Steakburgers say it took years to build their collection of sports memorabilia. They say it […]
Feds: Street drug dealers are selling elephant tranquilizer in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — Federal prosecutors teamed up with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to remove suspected fentanyl traffickers from the beachside community. Several arrests were made in hot spots for illicit drug dealing and drug use. Hot spots included the sidewalk outside a homeless shelter...
Central Coast leaders react to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- While investigators continue to look for answers following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Central Coast leaders are calling for an end to violence. Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson is one of many local representatives voicing their concerns. "This is a detestable act that had occurred," said Williamson. "I fear The post Central Coast leaders react to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump appeared first on KION546.
Former school district janitor charged for allegedly molesting teens during church trips
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A South Bay man was charged for allegedly molesting teenage children at his house during church trips, according to Santa Clara County prosecutors. In a statement Thursday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said Norlan Macias, a 54-year-old resident of San Jose, faces 11 counts of felony sexual molestation of five minors, ranging from 8 to 17 years old.
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