Scotts Valley Police Help Homeless Man
Officers dug into their own pockets, purchased two pairs of socks and a pair of shoes for…
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Celebrities for 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am announced
Celebrity competitors at the 2022 edition of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am are slowly being unveiled via social…
Continue ReadingSalinas Fire Department responds to large structure fire
SALINAS Calif. (KION) The Salinas Fire Department said they were on their way to a vehicular accident when they spotted a burning structure on 91…
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PG&E prepares for upcoming storm
Thousands of PG&E crew members are on standby due to the potential widespread outages an expected storm can bring over the…
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Firearms found in a car blocking a roadway in Salinas
After searching the vehicle, alcoholic containers and a firearm with no serial numbers on it were also found according to the Sheriff’s office.…
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Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer and guitarist, dead at 78
By Sandra Gonzalez and Chloe Melas, CNN Michael Nesmith, a singer and guitarist for the hit group the Monkees, died Friday. He was 78. Micky Dolenz,…
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Winter performance by Salinas youth with Salinas Pal program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Parents held their cell phones as they proudly watched children with the Salinas Police Activities League perform at the…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Monterey Bay Aquarium found a deep-sea fish
They’re an elusive species that lives 2,600 feet under the ocean. The deep-sea fish has a transparent head with tubular…
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Hartnell College rallies after Men’s, Women’s Soccer, Cross Country wins
The Hartnell Women’s Soccer team won their first-ever state championship title on Sunday, and the Men’s Soccer team took second in the state. The…
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Shopping safety after multiple Central Coast stores are burglarized
Busy shopping centers and arms full of shopping bags can often be a target for robbers, especially during the chaos of holiday…
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King City received $2 million grant for a new downtown plaza
The design was developed through several public workshops, meetings, and activities, according to the…
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A constant game of animal crossing: Roadkill and wildlife collisions on the central coast
Central coast residents are no strangers to long commutes and busy roadways. Paired with the variety of wildlife species that also reside within the…
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Morgan Hill is experiencing power Outages
The company says they are currently assessing the cause and expect the power to be back by 6…
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Salinas city council approves license plate reader cameras
New cameras in Salinas designed to help fight crime in the city will soon be up and running. Salinas City Council has approved the use of Automated…
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What’s all the stink about in Watsonville?
Santa Cruz County Environmental Health says they’ve found the source of a foul odor spreading through parts of the…
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Suspect arrested in connection to Capitola Target shooting investigation
A suspect attempted to rob a retail store with a fire arm on 1800 block of 41st Avenue Monday night, according to Capitola…
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CHP: One dead after car accident on Highway 129
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a car accident that happened on 74 Riverside on Highway 129 in Santa Cruz County, according…
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Homeowners rally against vacation rental enforcement
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing a program to enforce existing laws for short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated areas,…
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Monterey County employee dies in crash on Laureles Grade Road in Carmel Valley
Monterey County employee died driving over the guardrail near Southview Lane and Laureles Grade in Carmel Valley Monday…
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World War II combat-medic lives to share his Pearl Harbor story
World War II veteran lives here on the Central Coast to tell the next generation what he saw that day.…
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Police arrest suspect threatening students at San Benito High School
Hollister Police arrested 14-year-old San Benito High School student accused of threatening other students through social media.…
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Two of three suspects arrested after Salinas neighbor reports car being stolen
Salinas Police arrested two of three suspects involved in Sunday morning’s car chase.…
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Greenfield Police connect a series of violent crimes from South Monterey County
Police departments in South Monterey County are working together after a series of violent crimes in Greenfield, Soledad, and King City Friday…
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Scheduled water shut off in Seaside
The city of Seaside said they will be shutting down the water between on Kimball Ave. from Modoc St. to Lorenzo Ct. and between Hilby Ave. and Plumas…
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Three arrested for Greenfield armed carjacking
Three people, including two juveniles, have been booked for various charges related to an armed carjacking Friday night, according to Greenfield…
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VIDEO: Salinas firefighters rescue person down an embankment
Salinas firefighters have rescued a person found unresponsive at the base of a steep embankment. Crews said they responded Saturday to a medical…
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Multiple people arrested on drug-related charges
A Moss Landing fisherman has been arrested, along with two other people, on drug and gun-related…
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17-year-old killed in Soledad shooting
Soledad Police are attributing a deadly shooting near Inca and Montezuma Drive to gang…
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Woman is killed while crossing street in Watsonville
Watsonville Police are investigating an injury traffic collision that has closed off an intersection in the…
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Nurses demand Watsonville Community Hospital stay open
Nurses working at Watsonville Community Hospital are holding a press conference advocating to have the hospital stay…
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Police arrest suspect in 2018 Greenfield murder investigation
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a 2018 Greenfield homicide…
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Annual Christmas tree lighting celebration held in Marina.
Marina, Calif. (KION) People in Marina are now feeling the holiday spirit. On Friday evening the Marina Foundation along with the City of Marina…
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At least one person dead after car crash outside of Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION) At least one person is dead after a deadly car crash Friday morning around 6:30 a.m.…
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Local residents struggle to buy homes on the Monterey Peninsula
For people who live on the central coast — we’ve seen the cost of living increase– which makes finding an affordable home here that much…
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Salinas couple pleads no contest to welfare fraud
A couple in Salinas received an over-payment of almost $17,000 in food stamps and cash aid while they were employed for three…
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Court interpreters shortage impacts non-English speakers
Across California’s courtrooms, Court interpreters are essential for non-English speakers. Interpreters help people, both defendants and victims…
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PG&E to remove wood cut from the 2020 CZU Fires
Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be removing wood debris and trees that were cut after the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires in the coming weeks.…
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Could Omicron impact local tourism?
Monterey is ready for the holiday season, now lit with strings of lights and a Christmas tree sitting in Steinbeck Plaza. But just as it felt like…
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Former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, visits North Salinas High School
North Salinas High School students got a visit from former White House Chief of Staff and U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon…
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Santa Cruz man sentenced for violent hate crime after slashing at Black man
FBI announced Ole Hougen was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in federal prison for committing a violent hate crime against a Black man in Santa…
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Cutoff dates for December 25
If you want your packages to arrive on time for Christmas, United States Postal Service is recommending packages or holiday cards be sent by the…
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Police catch wanted felon after being spotted passing by a Starbucks
Salinas Violence Suppression Task Force Officer arrested 31-year-old suspect who had a felony warrant for his arrest after an off-duty officer…
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Another mountain lion sighting in Monterey County, this time at a popular recreational area
There’s been another mountain lion sighting in Monterey County, this time at Fort Ord National Monument. Mountain Lions are not uncommon visitors…
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Man shot while sitting in his car in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) King City Police are searching for answers after discovering a man who was shot multiple times while sitting in his car on…
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Tips on how to stay safe during the holidays
Here are a few tips from North County Fire Authority to keep your home safe during the…
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Man rescued from the side of the hill near Ragged Point
California Highway Patrol rescued a man from the side of a cliff in Big Sur.…
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Monterey County Free Libraries now has video magnifier computers
The machines are now available at the Prunedale Branch Library, Carmel Valley Branch and Greenfield Branch is also planning to add a hub for braille…
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San Francisco Mayor provides details on the first confirmed U.S. case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California
The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health confirmed a case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California,…
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King City juvenile arrested on multiple weapons charges
In addition to multiple weapons found in his bedroom, police said they also found a loaded handgun on his waist when they went to arrest…
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Hot start to the holiday season brings welcome traffic for local businesses
It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Capitola Village — but it sure doesn’t feel like it. To kick off December, not a single cloud is in…
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