One dead, 5 injured after crash north of Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person is dead and five others hurt after a suspected DUI crash along Old Stage and Natividad Road on Sunday…
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Airplane emergency landing in Carmel Valley, two rescued
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Responders from Cal Fire hoisted people out of Carmel Valley Sunday morning after an emergency plane landing.…
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Highway 152 in Watsonville undergoes a one-month construction period
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans is announcing a month-long construction project along Highway 152 in Watsonville starting September 3…
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Ramsay Park Renaissance Project celebrates construction halfway point
Groundbreaking ceremony for Watsonville’s Ramsay Park Renaissance Project happened at 2 pm on May 10,…
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Taylor Farms voluntarily recalls Honey Balsamic Salad kits
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced Tuesday that Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling its…
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Monterey County Fair kicks off Thursday, lasts throughout the weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday marks the start of this year’s Monterey County Fair, kicking off a weekend of fun on the Central Coast.…
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Highly traveled highway seeing major improvements after securing funding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One of Monterey County’s busiest roadways — the Highway 156 Castroville Boulevard interchange — is now fully…
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Rideshare program provides an alternative to public transportation in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — An alternative to public transportation might be coming to Monterey County. Based out of the San Joaquin Valley,…
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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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City of Santa Cruz launches storefront beautification grant
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz is launching a storefront beautification program that is currently seeking commercial…
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Community Bridges of Santa Cruz County fears funding impact to families
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Community Bridges of Santa Cruz County is joining the effort to denounce Trump Administration’s attempts to withhold…
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Detectives, search and rescure teams continue homicide investigation of David Souza
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The search for a missing San Juan Bautista man who has not been seen for over a month. The Sheriff’s Office is…
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Castroville hosts new Marine Mammal Center for Monterey Bay
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Marine Mammal Center is opening a new triage facility in Castroville, built to help more sick and injured sea…
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Flooding prevention kicksoff with Pajaro River clean-up effort
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The clearing out of a homeless encampment along the Pajaro levee. It’s a process they say will take a few weeks. Monday…
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Vegetation fire Monday afternoon at Fort Hunter Liggett
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fort Hunter Liggett confirmed that a vegetation fire started Monday afternoon, growing to 20 acres around…
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Salinas and Watsonville agriculture worker strike continues
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Agricultural workers in Watsonville and Salinas have been on strike for several days, claiming that their demands…
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Man arrested on drug and firearm charges after traffic stop; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 40-year-old Samuel David Salgado of Salinas on…
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City of Monterey to discuss $10 million budget deficit
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey will be holding a special meeting to lay out options as it works to address its $10 million…
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Seaside looks to tackle homeless activities through new ordinance
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Seaside is voting to move up the curfew for parking in public from 10 pm to 9 pm. Many say the decision…
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Central Coast Reacts to Governor Newsom’s move in the national partisan redistricting battle
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday, triggering a special election this November, in which California…
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Seaside to consider a new ordinance to restrict public space usage
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Seaside City Council is moving forward with the ordinance after some complaints during public comment. Speakers told…
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UCSC study links immigration status to COVID deaths, survival rate
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) – A recent report from UC Santa Cruz showed how people’s immigration status had an impact on their survival rate during…
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Monterey Bay FC helps volunteers for Rancho Cielo Veggie Box Fundraiser
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas nonprofit is wrapping up its annual fundraiser that aims to feed local families in need. On…
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Big rig overturn shuts down all southbound lanes of Mount Hermon Road
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A traffic alert for anyone driving through Scotts Valley: police asking people to avoid the intersection of Mount…
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Timeline updates for Santa Cruz Wharf repair, set to finish by March 2026
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz has made updates to its timeline for Santa Cruz Wharf repairs and improvements. The city says…
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Updates on the alleged sexual assault incident near Frederick Street in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Concern continuing to grow in Santa Cruz after an alleged sexual attack on August 8 between the hours of 1:30 a.m.…
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Driver alert: punctured water line disrupts traffic near Abbott and Harkins
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas said that a water line was punctured at Abbott and Harkins roads that has been disrupting traffic in…
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New sheriff’s office in Davenport following Cotoni Coast Dairies National Monument
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new sheriff’s office service center is coming to Davenport. Santa Cruz County says the move is meant to meet growing…
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Highway 1 road closures in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, August 18 onward
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced that starting on Monday, August 18, a series of ramp and lane closures along Highway 1 will…
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World War II POW laid to rest in Santa Cruz after 80 years
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A World War II Prisoner of War (POW) is being laid to rest on Saturday after eighty years since his death. Captain…
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Joby Aviation makes a successful air taxi test flight between Marina and Monterey airports
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina-based Joby Aviation still flying through milestones. Earlier this week, the company had their first successful…
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Local response to the potential for California’s redistricting
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California State Association of Counties has sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, calling for states to…
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Alleged bank robber arrested in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman accused of robbing a bank in Watsonville was placed in police custody Friday evening. Watsonville Police…
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Salinas Valley prisoner convicted for allegedly causing life-threatening stab injuries
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced the conviction of a life prisoner in Salinas Valley State Prison…
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August 19 will become Clara Adams Day in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — County supervisors will be honoring local track star Clara Adams at their next meeting Tuesday. There,…
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Forest Hill Manor releases statement on nursing assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 12:26 PM – KION received a statement from Forest Hill Manor administrator Ryan Taylor on the alleged sexual…
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Local detailing shop looking to break through the industry
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car week has seen busy times for local detailing shops around the Peninsula. Some, like Ronald Tinsley, are seeing…
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Insight Health steps away from lease-to-purchase talks with Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital out of San Benito County announcing further challenges Wednesday afternoon.…
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Goats abound the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line over the next few weeks
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seeing goats in Aptos and Capitola? Don’t worry, you’re not going crazy. The Santa Cruz County Regional…
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Scotts Valley celebrates financial milestone with new Town Center
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Scotts Valley Mayor Derek Timm opened the press conference Tuesday announcing the new Town Center with a story…
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Concours for a Cause aims to give back to 12 local nonprofits
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Car Week continues along the Central Coast with events for owners and fans alike. One show today turning…
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Congressman Jimmy Panetta to meet with the City of Scotts Valley for new town center
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Following the $1 million in federal funding awarded to Scotts Valley’s new town center, Congressman Jimmy Panetta…
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New traffic project to help congestion near Toro Park Elementary
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cut-through traffic near Toro Park Elementary has become a safety hazard, according to officials, and now…
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Multiple highways in Monterey County starting construction; expect delays
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers in Monterey County can expect delays due to multiple lane closures on highways 1, 101, 68 and 183…
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Police make multiple arrests in compliance checks over the weekend
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A multi-agency compliance response carried out by Seaside Fire and Police detectives, parole agents as well as CAL FIRE…
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Panoche Fire burns 423 acres in San Benito County; two civilians injured and 65% containment
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) – A vegetation fire is burning in San Benito County off of Panoche Road, with 423 acres. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the…
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Monterey Car Week kicks off with a revved up attendance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Classic cars revving their engines and on display in Monterey as Car Week officially kicked off Friday. Thousands of…
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King City swears in new captain Tuesday
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City is inviting the community to the city council chambers next week for the official swearing in of Captain…
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Suspect arrested in Hollister’s 4th of July drive-by shooting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to the 4th of July drive-by shooting that took place…
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Santa Cruz man accused of music streaming and wire fraud charges; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man is being indicted on four counts of wire fraud stemming from alleged misrepresentations of his software company…
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