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Mother reported missing by Watsonville Police found dead north of Corralitos, according to Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office released new details Tuesday surrounding surrounding the death of Lizbeth Arceo Sedano. According to their Forensic Pathologist, Sedano's cause of death was "multiple stab wounds to her torso" and her manner of death was homicide. The Sheriff's Office confirmed the body of 25-year-old Lizbeth Arceo The post Mother reported missing by Watsonville Police found dead north of Corralitos, according to Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on KION546.
Rescue and rehabilitation: addressing cockfighting in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The recent bust of a cockfighting ring in Santa Cruz county has raised concerns about animal cruelty in the community. I had the opportunity to speak with Ariana Huemer who runs hen harbor for cockfighting refugees. She tells me she's deeply concerned for the welfare of these animals. Ariana Huemer, a The post Rescue and rehabilitation: addressing cockfighting in Santa Cruz appeared first on KION546.
Audit shows UC Santa Cruz not reporting crime data accurately via the Clery Act
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A California state audit released on Tuesday said that UC Santa Cruz failed to accurately report crime data. The audit, performed by California State Auditor Grant Parks' office, reviewed six institutions--CSU Chico, Imperial Valley College, Mount Saint Mary's University, Orange Coast College and UC Santa Cruz. "Santa Cruz did not The post Audit shows UC Santa Cruz not reporting crime data accurately via the Clery Act appeared first on KION546.
UPDATE: Tubers found after water rescue in Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Big Sure Fire confirmed Friday afternoon that there was a water rescue happening downstream of the River Inn in Big Sur for two missing inter-tubers. They have since been found unharmed and reunited with their parents. Big Sur Fire mentioned that they've seen "an uptick in emergency calls over the The post UPDATE: Tubers found after water rescue in Big Sur appeared first on KION546.
Community Human Services’ Safe Place opens in Salinas to assist homeless youth
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Wednesday afternoon marked the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting of Safe Place Salinas--Community Human Services' newest program--located at 212 N. Main Street. Safe Place Salinas was established to assist homeless youth between 18 and 24 years old in navigating services and find quick rehousing financing, according to Community Human Services. The post Community Human Services’ Safe Place opens in Salinas to assist homeless youth appeared first on KION546.
Kaiser Permanente comes to Monterey County offering healthcare and medical services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Kaiser Permanente announced Thursday that it will be increasing community healthcare in the Northern Monterey County area. Beginning this summer, Kaiser Permanente will offer enrollment on commercial health plans that will become available in 2025. The company cited the recent decision being from community demand by current and prospective members. "We The post Kaiser Permanente comes to Monterey County offering healthcare and medical services appeared first on KION546.
Apartment fire on Ford Road in Carmel Valley
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Monterey County Regional Fire confirmed that there was a structure fire on Thursday afternoon at the Airport Apartments on Ford Road in Carmel Valley that injured one resident and one firefighter. Both the resident and the firefighter have non-serious injuries, according to the fire department. Crews said that unfortunately, one The post Apartment fire on Ford Road in Carmel Valley appeared first on KION546.
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