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What's your sign? Santa Cruz housing post says it could be a deal breaker
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A social media post went viral recently after a UC Santa Cruz student shared their unique struggle to find housing in Santa Cruz. A roommate questionnaire asked for normal stuff to test compatibility like hobbies, if you smoke or drink and the source of income. Some grounded and fair questions.
Biden declares disaster declaration for County of Monterey and Santa Cruz County from February storms
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced on Sunday that President Biden granted a disaster declaration for California which included the County of Monterey and Santa Cruz County. Governor Gavin Newsom requested the disaster deceleration on March 21. The declaration supports recovery and funding efforts from storms that took place The post Biden declares disaster declaration for County of Monterey and Santa Cruz County from February storms appeared first on KION546.
Former HGTV star from Los Gatos sentenced in $10M real estate fraud case
LOS GATOS – A Los Gatos man who starred in a real estate reality show was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay back nearly $10 million to his victims after being convicted of real estate fraud, prosecutors said Tuesday.According to Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen's office, 58-year-old Charles "Todd" Hill received a four-year sentence. Hill starred in the HGTV show "Flip It to Win It", which featured teams buying dilapidated homes and fixing them, before selling them for a profit.The show aired in 2014.Prosecutors said Hill was convicted in Sep. 2023 after admitting to grand theft with...
CAL FIRE to conduct prescribe burn on lower Empire Grade
FELTON, Calif. — CAL FIRE CZU announced that on Tuesday, they will be burning 60 vegetation piles across six acres on Lower Empire Grade. CAL FIRE CZU made this fuel break several years ago to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in the area. Work will continue on Thursday...
Santa Cruz Police investigating apparent use of excessive force by officers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Santa Cruz Police confirm an investigation is underway looking into whether officers used excessive force while detaining a suspect this week. Santa Cruz Police Chief Bernie Escalante said a man on an e-bike ran a stop sign and didn't yield to two pedestrians in a cross walk near Bay Street The post Santa Cruz Police investigating apparent use of excessive force by officers appeared first on KION546.
Highway 9 crash in Santa Cruz Mountains blocks all lanes
FELTON, Calif. — California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz says that a two-vehicle crash is currently impacting traffic on Highway 9 in the Felton area. A CHP spokesperson said that there was one person with major injuries in one vehicle and a person with minor injuries in the other vehicle. Both lanes of Highway 9 in front of San Lorenzo High School are currently blocked.
Aptos’ Isaiah Work, Ella Shoemaker named Preps of the Week | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 8-14. Boys: Aptos High senior Isaiah Work had one double and one RBI to help the Mariners baseball team edge Scotts Valley High in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action April 9. He also had one home run, one RBI and scored a pair of runs, and recorded six strikeouts in five innings pitched in a 6-2 win over the Falcons on April 12.
Chef Mo Launches Supper Club in the Mountains
April 15, 2024 – It’s not a small thing to take over a historic business. It requires guts and courage, knowingly jumping into a position where you probably can’t please everyone. But chef Mo L’Esperance is not one to shy away from a challenge. As of...
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