Pacific Grove High alum and artist creates colorful graduation gift
The Pacific Grove High School class of 2021 will have a colorful background for their graduation ceremony this year, thanks to a talented alum.…
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Caltrans: Lane of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz blocked due to crash
Caltrans reports that a lane of Highway 1 in the Santa Cruz area is blocked following a…
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Two Pacific Grove residents awarded for helping to fight fire, alerting neighbors
The Pacific Grove Police Department and Monterey Fire have awarded the Public Service Award to two Pacific Grove residents…
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Salinas welcomes back Food & Wine Festival following COVID hiatus
Among the many events returning following a year of COVID-related cancellations is the Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival.…
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Santa Cruz libraries host ‘Snapshot Stories’ event to share memories, photos of Black communities
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries are hosting a photo scanning event to share memories and photos of Black communities in honor of…
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Talks about housing migrant children at Camp Roberts on “indefinite hold”
Camp Roberts in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties was a site under consideration for housing unaccompanied…
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Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate reconnects with former NFL player who helped him
Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate reconnects with former NFL player who helped in his path to success…
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Gubernatorial candidate John Cox visits Monterey during campaign tour
Gubernatorial candidate John Cox made a stop in Monterey Wednesday as part of his “Meet the Beast Bus…
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Monterey County Supervisor cited for suspected DUI
A Monterey County Supervisor has been cited for suspected…
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Workforce Development Board to host virtual Monterey County job fairs
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board announced that it is hosting virtual job fairs to connect employers and job…
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Santa Cruz announces new effort to house the homeless
As the state of California begins to re-open, Santa Cruz County is taking significant steps toward resolving the issue of…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing his brother
Salinas resident Mark Nall has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the shooting death of his…
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Hollister raises new pride flag to kick off Pride month
For the second year in a row, the city of Hollister is raising a pride flag outside city hall in honor of the LGBTQ+ community Tuesday.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rodeo and Airshow return to Salinas after pandemic postponement. What you need to know
We’re coming out of a year spent inside, away from friends, family and celebrations.…
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16 year-old pilot flies home to Marina Airport for her birthday
A 16-year-old pilot is flying into the Central Coast for her birthday…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties move to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The State of California announced Tuesday that Monterey and San Benito Counties have moved to the yellow tier of the Blueprint for a Safer…
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Suspect accused of shooting at people outside Watsonville home arrested
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot at several people outside a Watsonville…
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Salinas man arrested in connection to homicide in Mann’s Packing parking lot
Police say a Salinas man has been arrested on murder charges following a shooting in the parking lot of Mann’s Packing in…
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Monterey Fire to begin conducting fire safety inspections
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fire Department will start fire safety inspections on June 1, 2021 as the state prepares for…
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Salinas shooting sends two juveniles to the hospital Monday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Two juveniles are recovering from gunshot wounds after a shooting near Del Monte Avenue in Salinas. According to the Salinas…
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Military couple build a coffee brand from Monterey in honor of veterans and first responders
They say coffee is their “lifeblood” when they’re working day-in and day-out at three in the morning. And a big part of Coalition Coffee Co.’s…
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Motorists are responsible for many fires on Santa Cruz County roadways; how to avoid accidentally starting one
Motorists are responsible for many of the wildfires sparked along Santa Cruz County roadways, according to the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz…
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2 dead and one injured after car crash in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision Sunday night. The crash…
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New veterans unit opens in Soledad Correctional Training Facility
A new unit set to house up to 120 incarcerated veterans at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad makes its official opening,…
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Watsonville Police: Gang member arrested after gun found in home
Watsonville police said a gang member was arrested after he was found with a gun Thursday…
Continue Reading Two suspects arrested for attempted vehicle burglary in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Two male suspects have been arrested by Watsonville Police after they were caught breaking into a car early Friday morning…
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Portions of Los Padres National Forest damaged by Dolan Fire set to reopen this weekend
The Dolan Fire burned nearly 125,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest last year, and it led to closures in areas affected by the…
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Salinas middle school renamed after beloved principal
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Scores of family, community members and local teaching staff and students took time to remember a beloved teacher and…
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High schools work together to promote work-based learning opportunities
South Monterey County Schools join forces to advance work-based learning opportunities for high school…
Continue ReadingSan Jose man convicted of murdering Salinas man over refusal to return bag of clothes
A Monterey County jury has convicted San Jose resident Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante of first-degree murder after a two-week…
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Suspected Molotov Cocktails, 22,000 rounds of ammunition found at San Jose shooting suspect’s home
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has been searching the home of Sam Cassidy, the man accused of shooting and killing 9…
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Santa Cruz High School holds in-person graduation ceremony Friday
Santa Cruz High School is holding its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 Friday…
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Fort Hunter Liggett holds groundbreaking ceremony for new electric microgrid
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Fort Hunter Liggett officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning to begin the process of building their…
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High school seniors celebrate their graduation in person
After spending the majority of their final year of high school behind a computer screen, seniors across Monterey County celebrate their graduation…
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Highway 101 reopens near King City after disabled big rig blocks road
Caltrans reports that both lanes of Highway 101 are blocked in each direction near Jolon…
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Ex-wife of San Jose shooting suspect speaks to KION
“I’m in shock. I’m in shock. I’m very…
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Sheriff’s Office: Greenfield man with gun arrested on his way to work
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a Greenfield man has been arrested after the department got an anonymous tip about a…
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Santa Cruz County resident dies in crash on Seabright Avenue
A 29-year-old Santa Cruz County resident has died as a result of a crash on Seabright Avenue, according to Santa Cruz…
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Salinas police arrest suspect in homicide on N. Main Street
Salinas police say detectives are investigating a homicide that happened on N. Main Street near E. Bolivar…
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Aircraft makes emergency landing in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The California Highway Patrol and San Benito County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an aircraft that had…
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Big rig fire prompts closures on Highway 101 in Salinas
Caltrans reports that southbound lanes of Highway 1010 are closed at Laurel Drive due to a semi-truck…
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New financial stability course to be offered to inmates at Monterey County Jail
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with United Way to offer a new financial courses for inmates. These and…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of new SHARE Center
A ceremony will be held to mark the opening of the new SHARE Center on…
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Central Coast farmworkers share concerns about drought
In April Governor Gavin Newsom expanded his Drought Emergency Proclamation to certain counties around…
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Two RVs found on fire in Santa Cruz County
An unoccupied RV was found on fire in the Felton Quarry Road last night around 9 p.m. along with another burning RV down Highway 9 less than two…
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City of Gonzales Recreation now selling Summer Pool Passes for the community pool
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) The City of Gonzales Recreation wants you to beat the heat this summer at the Gonzales Community pool. Residents can now…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office participating in 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, will be participating in the 2021…
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Community vigil in Santa Cruz marks one year since death of George Floyd
One year following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis that sparked national civil unrest, the NAACP of the Santa Cruz County branch announced a…
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Salinas man accused of stealing vehicle with dogs inside, firing gun during traffic stop
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with KION that there was an officer-involved shooting in Salinas Monday afternoon involving California…
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Board of Supervisors censures Monterey County Sheriff for alleged ‘inappropriate expenditures’
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is expected to consider adopting a resolution to censure Monterey…
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