Seaside City Council looks to a new spay and neuter ordinance for pet control
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside will meet Thursday to discuss mandating a potential ordinance to require pet owners to spay or neuter their pets…
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CSUMB announces intent to sell the building that the National Steinbeck Center occupies
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) announced Thursday that they are planning to sell the CSUMB Salinas City Center building…
Continue ReadingArizona high court won’t review Kari Lake’s appeal over 2022 governor’s race defeat
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear Republican Kari Lake’s latest appeal over her defeat in the 2022 governor’s race,…
Continue Reading132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside, officials say
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — 132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside, officials…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Young Kim wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Young Kim won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday, defeating Democrat Joseph Kerr. Kim, a former…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Young Kim wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Young Kim won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday, defeating Democrat Joseph Kerr. Kim, a former…
Continue ReadingRepublican Young Kim wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Young Kim wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional…
Continue ReadingBronny James is assigned to the Lakers’ G League affiliate ahead of its season opener
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate, putting him on the roster in time for…
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Zoom link for Housing Element 6th Cycle Update in Monterey County Thursday evening
COUNTY OF MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — For people interested in attending the General Plan Elements Update: Housing Element 6th Cycle Update can do…
Continue ReadingYemen’s Houthi rebels shoot down what they say was a US drone as American military investigates
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down what they described as an American drone, potentially…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the race for mayor to Levi Strauss heir…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the race for mayor to Levi Strauss heir…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday. Brownley, who previously served in the state…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday. Brownley, who previously served in the state…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional…
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Adopt-a-Family through Boys & Girls Club this season
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County announced this week that there is still a little over one week…
Continue ReadingSelf-described Nazi becomes first person jailed in Australia for performing outlawed salute
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A self-described Nazi became the first person in Australia to be sentenced to prison for performing an…
Continue ReadingAt least 2 dead and 12 missing after a fishing boat sinks off South Korea’s Jeju island
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fishing boat has capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island, leaving at least two…
Continue ReadingOfficials outline child protective services changes after conviction of NYPD officer in son’s death
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) — Officials in the New York City suburbs say they’re making changes to child protective services in response to the 2020…
Continue ReadingChina approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of…
Continue ReadingWho is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With her selection as President-elect Donald Trump ‘s incoming White House chief of staff, veteran Florida…
Continue ReadingLongtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is on the mend after 2 surgeries
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw is “planning to crush some rehab” in his recovery from two surgeries. Kershaw posted on…
Continue ReadingDefense asks judge to ban the death penalty for man charged in stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawyers for a man charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students have asked a…
Continue ReadingRacist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins
By Ashley R. Williams, Jack Forrest, Jillian Sykes and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Authorities across the United States are investigating after…
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PG&E is holding a public meeting to discuss concerns over outages and other items
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is holding a public meeting Thursday evening for people living…
Continue ReadingRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black…
Continue ReadingRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black…
Continue ReadingFans flood @Pontifex account after it inadvertently cites New Orleans Saints amid dreadful season
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The New Orleans Saints may be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, but at least they can count on continued…
Continue ReadingAbout 1,100 workers at Toledo, Ohio, Jeep plant face layoffs as company tries to reduce inventory
DETROIT (AP) — About 1,100 workers at the Stellantis Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio, are facing layoffs early next year as the company takes further…
Continue ReadingNASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in Wisconsin
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR Truck Series championship contender Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 by the stock car series this week after missing…
Continue ReadingAbortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state Supreme Court seats
Associated Press A costly campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state Supreme Court seats yielded mixed results in Tuesday’s election, with…
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested in fatal shooting of 2 workers at Chicago’s Navy Pier
CHICAGO (AP) — A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of two workers at Chicago’s popular Navy Pier tourist attraction. The Chicago…
Continue ReadingRamsey, Beckham return to SoFi Stadium when the struggling Dolphins visit the streaking Rams
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Ramsey and Odell Beckham Jr. were key pieces to the Rams’ championship puzzle only three seasons…
Continue ReadingMan ordered to jail pending trial in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer
CHICAGO (AP) — A 23-year-old man will be jailed pending trial in the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez. Darion McMillian…
Continue ReadingAnother Florida college taps a former state lawmaker to be its next president
Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Republican former state lawmaker in northwest Florida is poised to become the latest…
Continue ReadingSumitomo Rubber closing western New York tire plant and cutting 1,550 jobs
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — Sumitomo Rubber says it will close its western New York tire manufacturing plant and eliminate all 1,550 union and salaried…
Continue ReadingPresident-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White…
Continue ReadingFlorida environmental protection head quits 2 months after backlash of plan to develop state parks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The head of Florida’s environmental protection agency is stepping down two months after a controversial proposal to…
Continue ReadingBribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson…
Continue ReadingCanada’s Trudeau revives a Cabinet-level panel to address concerns about a Trump presidency
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he is re-establishing a special Cabinet committee on…
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Volkswagen recalls more than 114,000 cars due to airbag safety
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Volkswagen is recalling 114,478 vehicles in the US because of safety concerns over their airbags, the National…
Continue ReadingFlooding closes interstate as heavy rains soak southeast Georgia
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Officials say a portion of Interstate 16 in southeast Georgia has been closed by flooding as heavy rains have left many…
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Small brush fire broke out in Salinas Thursday afternoon
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A brush fire broke out on Thursday afternoon near Garner Avenue east of Natividad Creek, KION reporters confirmed while…
Continue ReadingGermany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why
CNN By Sophie Tanno, Sebastian Shukla and Olesya Dmitracova, CNN (CNN) — Germany’s governing coalition has collapsed after disagreements over…
Continue ReadingArgentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group…
Continue ReadingWife of southern Illinois judge charged in his fatal shooting, police say
ALBION, Ill. (AP) — The wife of a southern Illinois judge fatally shot earlier this week has been charged in connection with his death. State…
Continue ReadingMan who smashed door moments before officer killed Capitol rioter gets 8 years in prison
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and smashed glass panels on a door — moments before a police officer…
Continue ReadingA Texas border county backed Democrats for generations. Trump won it decisively
Associated Press/Report for America RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (AP) — Jorge Bazán’s family has lived on the U.S.-Mexico border for generations…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the 2024 presidential election and what comes next
The 2024 presidential election is over, but the path to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is just beginning. States are required to certify their…
Continue ReadingRepublicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins
Associated Press Republicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump have made gains in numerous state legislatures. But…
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