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UC Santa Cruz students camp overnight to protest war in Gaza
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Wednesday night was the first night students camped out on the UC Santa Cruz campus to demonstrate against the war in Gaza. They're joining the more than 50 protest encampments that have sprung up on college campuses across the nation. The barricade has expanded further...
Remembering fallen officers
The Never Forget Memorial Relay was held Sunday in Aptos Village Park. The eighth annual event featured 33 teams of four from police and fire departments, California State Parks, the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office, the county Probation Department and others whose teams ran one 4-mile leg through the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Highway 1 lane closures in Santa Cruz County set to take place this week
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are traveling on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County then expect to see some delays in the area this week. Caltrans said that drivers can expect overnight and daytime ramp lane closures starting on Monday night. The overnight lane closures will be from Monday night to Thursday night The post Highway 1 lane closures in Santa Cruz County set to take place this week appeared first on KION546.
Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared At UCLA
Encampment Cleared , Dozens Arrested On UCLA Campus. Hundreds of law enforcement officers descended on the UCLA campus on Wednesday night, eventually breaking up a large Pro-Palestinian encampment. Dozens of people were taken into custody. Guests: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report and Sergio Olmos, Investigative Reporter, CalMatters. Peaceful Protest Held...
San Clemente and Santa Cruz Board Riders Establish Regional Titles To Finish 2023/2024
The 2023/2024 West Coast Board Riders South Central region and North region seasons concluded in recent weeks and the final tally is in. Turtlebox X Salty Crew at Creek event featured the South Central region’s finest with San Clemente, Newport, Dana Point, and Salt Creek Board Riders squaring ...
Local athletes gear up for league championships | High school track and field
The road to the CIF Track and Field State Championships begins this week as local athletes gear up to compete in their respective league championships. Pacific Grove High will host the Pacific Coast Athletic League Masters Meet in Pacific Grove on Friday at 4pm, while the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Finals will take place at Soquel High on Saturday at 10am.
UCSC SJP Launches Gaza Solidarity Encampment in Quarry
“Gaza, Gaza, you will rise, students are by your side.” Organizers called the chant out to the crowd of over 250 supporters in the Quarry. Amidst the May Day rally, UC Santa Cruz students joined thousands of others nationwide in building encampments in solidarity with Gaza, calling on the University to divest funds away from companies and institutions operating in cooperation with Israel.
Study shows Capitola City Hall needs to be upgraded
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A study showed that the City of Capitola could need an upgrade to their City Hall and Police Station. A draft was mentioned during an April council meeting which it believes the current location is too small, prone to flooding and nearing the end of it's 48-year life cycle.
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