Two killed in shooting in Salinas identified
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead Saturday night in…
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Bill passes to create Pajaro Valley Health Care District
Watsonville Community Hospital is on life support — however, it is one step closer to finding a buyer thanks to a bill that’s making its way to the…
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Are people noticing the chilly nights on the Central Coast?
The lows haven’t been record-breaking, though temperatures have been about 5 degrees below average the last few…
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Peninsula hotels booked as the AT&T Pro-Am comes to town
A yearly kick-off for tourism, the Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am brings thousands of visitors to the Monterey Peninsula every year. But people don’t…
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Structure fire contained in Hollister, 14 displaced
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A structure fire at a triplex on Memorial Street between Verdun and Hillcrest in Hollister has been contained, according to…
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Spectators welcomed back to Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pro-Am
After a quiet year without spectators in 2021, the fans came out in full force this year to catch all Pebble Beach has to offer. But the Pebble Beach…
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Mid Coast Fire: Two day old permitted burn ignited Colorado Fire in Big Sur
A two day old permitted pile burn that got out of control is what the Mid Coast Fire Brigade says ignited the Colorado Fire Friday night in Big…
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Highway 1 reopens after Colorado Fire evacuations are lifted in Big Sur
The roadblocks are gone, people are returning home and tourists were stopping by to see the damage from the Colorado Fire for themselves.
Although…
Monarch butterflies take over the Monterey Peninsula
Historically, Califonia is seeing tens of millions of monarch butterflies, but scientists feared they would go extinct after numbers dwindled last…
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Big Sur residents stuck inside Highway 1 closure
The Colorado Fire hasn’t grown in size since Sunday, but Highway 1 is still closed to all non-essential travel. That also applies to those who live…
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Crews use ocean water to help fight Colorado Fire along the Big Sur coast
It’s now into day four of the Colorado Fire — and fire crews are using Big Sur’s natural resources to help in the firefight.…
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LA Rams trying to ban 49ers fans in Northern California from NFC Championship
With the winner punching a trip to the Super Bowl, the Rams are pulling out all the stops to make sure the fan base at SoFi Stadium are majority Rams…
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Boil water notice for Colorado Fire evacuation area
The Monterey County Health Department has issued a boil water notice for those living in the Colorado Fire evacuation area.…
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Sister of Aptos High stabbing victim claims school staff failed to help her brother as he was dying
The sister of the student who was stabbed and killed at Aptos High School last August has filed a claim against the Pajaro Valley Unified School…
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Central Coast counties warn of COVID-19 test site scams
Santa Cruz and San Benito counties are warning Central Coast residents to be careful when giving their information to potentially fraudulent pop-up…
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Santa Cruz Harbor surveying damage after tsunami advisory
The Santa Cruz Harbor is back open, but crews are still surveying the damage left behind by tsunami waves that hit the coast…
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Rising water forces evacuations in Santa Cruz harbor
Earlier on Saturday, heavy waves were hitting the beaches in Santa Cruz. One local got a shot of the entire beach being flooded and waves taking down…
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Cal Fire: Two people swept off near San Gregorio State Beach, currently in stable condition
Cal Fire CZU said the two anglers were fishing when they were swept in. One of them is being airlifted at San Gregorio State Beach while the other is…
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Monterey County and city beaches reopen as Tsunami advisory is lifted
The Tsunami advisory that has been in effect since 7:30 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 15, will remain in effect until further notice, according to Monterey…
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From Santa Cruz to Monterey, updates on the Tsunami Advisory
The KION team was in several parts of the Central Coast to share how the tsunami advisory was impacting the…
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Tsunami Advisory: Waves rolling into Santa Cruz harbor
An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the…
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Santa Cruz nurses rally for better staffing and COVID safety measures
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A group of Central Coast nurses gathered Thursday as part of a national day of action by health care workers demanding…
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Monterey Bay FC releases 2022 game schedule for their first year in the USL Championship
The USL Championship released Monterey Bay FC’s 2022 season schedule which included 17 home games in the newly-renovated, Cardinale Stadium.…
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Cal Fire: Arson arrests rise in the last few years
Arson arrests in California have almost doubled in the last two years, according to Cal Fire — but the number of arson-related fires has stayed…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff identifies body recovered from Greyhound Rock after crash on Highway 1
California Highway Patrol confirmed a deadly hit-and-run near Greyhound Rock in Santa Cruz on…
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Expect delay on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Cal Trans is making progress on Highway 1 south of Ragged Point as crews work to remove rockslide debris from…
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CSUMB announces they will return to in-person instruction
California Stat University of Monterey Bay announced the spring semester will return to in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 24.…
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UC Santa Cruz extends remote learning for part of the winter quarter
UC Santa Cruz announced they are planning on going remote for the first two weeks of the winter…
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Harlem Globetrotters returning to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Warriors announced that the Harlem Globetrotters will once again be bringing their one-of-a-kind family experience to the Kaiser…
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Highway 1 on Big Sur Coast reopens after removing a rock that fell on the road
Caltrans reopened Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast after removing a large rock that fell during this week’s showers.…
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Price is Right contestant from Carmel shares behind-the-scene on the game show
Carmel resident was a contestant on the Price is Right. She shares her whole experience on the game show.…
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Monterey County Hospitals are experiencing “double threat” with an increase in COVID-19 patients and staffing shortages
In addition to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients going to the hospital, Monterey County Hospitals said they’re also experiencing staffing…
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Portraits help give new light to the homeless
The story of how a photographer helped change the life of several homeless people living in Monterey Peninsula with black-and-white…
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NEW CA LAW: Don’t trash food scraps, throw them in the green bins
Starting January, cities and counties are required to have programs that collect waste for composting, however, some rural areas where wild animals…
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Hollister Police on the hunt for alleged gas thieves and vandals
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) The Hollister Police Department is looking for multiple suspects who are accused of stealing fuel and vandalizing a gas pump…
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Spike in California virus cases hitting hospitals, schools
By BRIAN MELLEY and JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is struggling to staff hospitals and classrooms as a spike in…
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CA mortgage relief program available for homeowners who’ve fallen behind on payment
The California Mortgage Relief Program is now accepting applications to help homeowners that have fallen behind on their housing…
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Take-home tests for students returning after winter break
It was back to school Wednesday for some students in Monterey County, and the Monterey Peninsula School District is encouraging all students to get…
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Statewide indoor mask mandate extended in California
California Department of Public Health announced the statewide indoor mask mandate will be extended beyond Jan. 15 to Feb.…
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What channel is CW on the Central Coast?
Seal Rock Broadcasting is now the owner of the CW affiliate on the Central Coast. As we are making this transition, here is where you can find CW…
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Asilomar State Beach reopens after sewage spill
Asilomar State Beach is closed while Monterey County Health Department inspects the water after a sewage spill contaminated the area.…
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Monterey County leaders and officials to discuss broadband expansion
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County elected officials and leaders will meet on January 5th to discuss the Infrastructure Investment and…
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New California law changes liability for out-of-control prescribed burns
Dozens of new California laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, including a law adding legal protections for those who manage prescribed burns.…
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Rosca de Reyes, a tradition on the Central Coast
People gather to break the rosca, whose meaning is to find the Child God, and whoever finds him in the middle of the bread, must present an image of…
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Signal upgrade on Dec. 31, remember to rescan your TV in the new year
We are updating our signals on Fremont Peak and Mt Toro on Friday Dec. 31 at…
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Hollister School District offers free COVID-19 test kits
The Hollister School District is providing free COVID-19 test kits to families and staff members on…
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Salinas PD introduces new K9 officer
Salinas Police Department welcomed their newest member to their team, 2-year-old Belgian Malionis named Ronin.…
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What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test
It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…
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Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden
Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Gunther, the Chihuahua
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Gunther, the Chihuahua is 3 years old and ready to find his forever home.…
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