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CRIME & SAFETY
Photo story: blown tire causes rollover crash
A California Highway Patrol Officer confers with a tow operator at the scene of a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Watsonville Wednesday. The CHP said a male driver was traveling south on Highway 1 around noon in a Rialto recreational vehicle. As he approached Airport Boulevard, a tire blew out, causing the Rialto to swerve from the fast lane across the slow lane and crash through a guardrail before knocking over a tree and turning over on a steep hillside.
Salinas burn survivor speaks out about dangers of illegal fireworks
SALINAS, Calif. A man of Salinas lost three of fingers back in 2020 for using fireworks on Fourth of July. KION's Nataly Gutierrez will be speaking with the burn survivor. The post Salinas burn survivor speaks out about dangers of illegal fireworks appeared first on KION546.
Salinas man loses limb in fireworks accident according to fire chief
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) -- A Salinas man was seriously injured after an accident involving illegal fireworks on Monday night. Salinas Fire Department paramedics responded to reports of a man screaming near Independence and East Boronda Road. When crews arrived on scene, they said the man was missing his right hand and had shrapnel in his The post Salinas man loses limb in fireworks accident according to fire chief appeared first on KION546.
Pedestrian killed in suspected Santa Cruz DUI crash
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Santa Cruz police are currently investigating a deadly crash that took place Wednesday morning. The crash occurred on Laurel and Mission Streets at around 3:30 a.m. Police said on a social media post that a car going south on Mission Street hit a pedestrian that was in the roadway at the intersection of Laurel Street.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing UCSC student
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office is looking for a 31-year-old UCSC student who was last seen on June 10, 2024 in Eureka. Caitlin Sutton is believed to be driving a black 2000 Toyota 4Runner with license plate 9GQE614, according to investigators.
Fines triple for illegal fireworks in Morgan Hill
An extreme heat wave is not the only risk that authorities are cautioning Morgan Hill residents to prepare for this holiday weekend. Illegal fireworks—in addition to posing a fire danger—can result in fines up $1,500 for local violators, Morgan Hill Police said. MHPD has adopted a “zero tolerance”...
Power pole fire closes Hwy 9 north of Boulder Creek, causing outage in area
A collision set a power pole on fire on state Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County Thursday afternoon, causing the highway to be shut down north of Boulder Creek.Drivers were asked by the California Highway Patrol to avoid Highway 9 at Fern Drive in a message on the social media site X at about 12:45 p.m. Authorities later confirmed that the fire was caused by a solo vehicle collision into the pole that caused minor injuries. As of around 2:30 p.m., one-way traffic controls were in place.About 650 PG&E customers lost power in the area at about 12:30 p.m., but the cause was not yet confirmed, according to PG&E's live outage map. As of 1:10 p.m., there was no estimate for when power would be restored.
Firefighters warn of potential risk fireworks pose this July Fourth
As firefighters brace for a busy Fourth of July, they continue to spread an urgent message: Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Fire crews said they are already spread thin as some are fighting fires across the state, but the added mix of potential illegal fireworks and hot temperatures makes it dangerous.
Highway 101 Southbound Near Gilroy Reopens After Propane Truck Fire Causes Delays
A stretch of the southbound Highway 101 near Gilroy was closed yesterday after a propane truck caught fire, causing delays and traffic diversions for several hours. According to Yahoo News, the incident occurred north of Cochrane Road in Santa Clara County, with firefighters responding to extinguish the blaze and address potential hazards. Images from the scene showed significant damage to the propane truck, with some canisters also visibly affected by the fire.
Officers unite to carry Flame of Hope through Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Police officers, prison personnel and community members carried the Flame of Hope through the streets of both Greenfield and Soledad last Wednesday as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Greenfield had more than a dozen runners and Soledad had more than two-dozen participants, who received...
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