New report states that rise in sea lives will affect Santa Cruz surfers
A new report released by “Save The Waves Coalition” highlights the relationship between surfers, the ocean, the economy and specifically the concern…
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Monterey Regional Airport under noise regulation controversy
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey Peninsula Airport District voted to repeal three ordinances on Wednesday. Those at the meeting were not too…
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Fishermen on the wharf still hurting from lack of salmon season
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Fishermen on the wharf are still feeling the hit of not being able to commercial fish for salmon. Salmon fishing,…
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Cal Fire takes advantage of cooler weather in fight against Salt 14-2 Fire
Cal Fire is looking to stay ahead of the flames as cooler weather has helped to slow the Salt 14-2 fire. The fire has been burning for a week but…
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Capitola woman celebrates 103rd birthday Thursday
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — One woman in Capitola celebrated a very special birthday on Thursday and it is a birthday that reached triple digits.…
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Former press secretary files lawsuit against Assembly Speaker Rivas
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) – A lawsuit is being filed against California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas by his former press secretary, Cynthia…
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Local businesses in San Benito County are weighing in on tourism, hotel incentive program
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) County supervisors are discussing a potential tax rebate program. The Transient Occupancy Tax on hotels in the…
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Pinnacles National Park discusses a relaunch of shuttle service
PINNACLES, Calif. (KION-TV) – Discussions continued over bringing shuttle service back to Pinnacles National Park. The two main points within this…
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Monterey COE Superintendent Dr. Guss not seeking re-election
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Office of Education announced that the superintendent of schools will not be seeking…
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Monterey County Ag Commission gives warning over spotted lanternfly
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Staff at the Monterey County Ag Commission is working to keep an invasive species out by turning to the community…
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California Coastal Commission approves Monterey County short term rental amendment
Monterey County is one step closer to implementing new regulations for short term rentals along the coast after The California Coastal Commission…
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Landlines at risk across California
AT&T is pushing forward with plans to end its landline service across the state, which could leave those in rural areas at risk. For over a year…
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Tick disease on rise in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz County is under a rising threat after new research revealed that there is an increase in a bacterial infection…
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Neighbors preach wildfire preparation alongside Carmel Fire anniversary
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – Five years ago Carmel Valley was up in flames and today, as people recall evacuating, preparation for future wildfires…
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 CPUC approves CalAm water demand, leaving some people in Marina upset
The battle continues between The City of Marina and California American Water after the California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to…
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Spectators faun over Ferraris
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Across five blocks, Ferrari after Ferrari lined the streets of Carmel-By-The-Sea. People were packed into every…
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Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association dissolves organization
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association announced they are dissolving their organization this week. The group, known for promoting local…
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The Little Car Show revs up in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Unique and rare cars lined the sidewalks of Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, for The Little Car…
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Lawsuit against CDCR claims plaintiff suffered alleged abuse on the job
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A state corrections officer announced a lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and…
Continue Reading New data shows wildfires are increasing and causing more damage
A study from The University of Michigan has calculated that globally forest fires now burn more than twice as much tree cover each year as they did…
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San Benito neighbors regain access to clean drinking water after two year wait
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Clean drinking water has been restored to people in San Benito County, after not having access for it for two years. In…
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Monterey County neighbors share their feelings over tsunami advisory
Mixed reactions filled Monterey County following the news of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake this week. A tsunami watch went out Tuesday night, later…
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U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta says fight for education funds is not over
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta asked constituents to push back against President Trump, in a meeting at Seaside High School on…
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BREAKING- Five Planned Parenthood of California locations close due to federal funding cuts
Five Planned Parenthood of California locations have permanently closed due to funding cuts from The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Gilroy, Santa…
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Adaptive AI signals coming to Highway 68, saving the county millions
New artificial intelligence technology is making its way to the County of Monterey to help with congestion on U.S. Highway 68. The adaptive AI…
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Local farmers work to stay ahead of rising regulatory costs
A recent report showed that famers in Monterey County had a production gross value of almost $5Â billion in 2024, and while that number may sound…
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Coalition of Homeless Service Providers ask for community input on funding for homeless crisis
The Coalition of Homeless Service Providers held a meeting on Monday, asking people to take part in a survey to rank where they think newly allotted…
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Old Fisherman’s Wharf vendors upset over discussions of new sidewalk ordinances coming from City of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Street vendors in Monterey are pushing back against proposed ordinances that bring tighter restrictions to their trade.…
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Good Trouble takes to the streets in Salinas Thursday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The “Good Trouble” anti-Trump protests took place all across the nation Thursday. Salinas neighbors came out to protest…
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Central Coast reacts to potentially funding cuts to public broadcast
SEASIDE, Calif (KION-TV) — For most, cutting the television or radio is the first thing they do in the morning. In Monterey County, KAZU has been a…
Continue Reading Research shows wildfires can contaminate water quality up to eight years later
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a recent study that discovered wildfires can affect water quality in surrounding areas for up to eight years.…
Continue ReadingWildfires can contaminate water up to eight years later, new study confirms
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MPUSD awarded $500K for civic engagment in school curriculum
MONTEREY, Calif (KION) – A $500,000 civic engagement grant was awarded to the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District from the California…
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Greenfield looks into building moratorium for wastewater treatment plant
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) – A potential building moratorium was added to the latest city council meeting agenda in the city of Greenfield for its…
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