King City man convicted of raping child during a burglary sentenced
A King City man found guilty of violently raping a 10-year-old girl during a home burglary has been sentenced to life in prison without the…
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Monterey County man on parole for child molestation pleads guilty to distributing child pornography
A Monterey County man has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography and admitted to an enhancement for having a prior strike…
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Los Padres National Forest raises fire restrictions
Officials with the Los Padres National Forest have decided to raise fire restrictions due to an increasing risk for…
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Santa Cruz Police: Suspected DUI driver crashes into patrol vehicle
A suspected DUI driver has been arrested after he allegedly crashed into a Santa Cruz police patrol vehicle over the…
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CDCR confirms large fight at Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
A fight involving dozens of inmates at the Correctional Training Facility broke out Tuesday morning, the California Department of Corrections and…
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Monterey County graduating seniors receive $2,500 arts scholarship
The Arts Council for Monterey County awarded seven $2,500 scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing college degrees in the arts field, including…
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Local shelter caring for nearly 100 kittens looking for homes soon
Nearly 100 kittens are currently in the care of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, and the shelter said they will be looking for new homes…
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Monterey County task force investigates case involving $2.5 million worth of stolen vehicles
Thirty-five vehicles valued at a total of about $2.5 million have been recovered following an investigation by a Monterey County task force,…
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Shelter warns of rise in distemper cases among Santa Cruz County animals
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said it has seen an increase in the number of distemper cases among coyotes and raccoons in the county, and it…
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San Benito County supervisor steps down from position
San Benito County District 1 Supervisor Mark Medina announced during a meeting Tuesday morning that he will be stepping down from his…
Continue Reading Soledad prison opens housing facility for imprisoned veterans
A new housing facility for imprisoned veterans is opening at the Correctional Training Facility, according to the California Department of…
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Man arrested for failing to register as a sex offender and violating his parole terms
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina Police department reports that a man has been arrested after failing to register as a sex offender and being in…
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Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate shares story of perseverance
Former homeless Cabrillo College graduate shares story of…
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YMCA’s Salinas Aquatic Center reopens to members, public
The Central Coast YMCA announced that the Salinas Aquatic Center is reopening…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for child rape, molestation involving three victims
A Salinas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for three counts of forcible rape of a child under the age of 14 and two counts of forcible…
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Aptos woman accused of stabbing her husband to death pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter
An Aptos woman accused of stabbing her husband to death with a carving knife has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, according to the Santa…
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Smokeless fire pits returned to Carmel Beach
Smokeless fire pits have returned to Carmel Beach, according to the Carmel by the Sea Police Officers Association, but they are coming with a warning…
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Prescribed burn underway at Fort Hunter Liggett
Fort Hunter Liggett is warning community members that there is a prescribed burn underway in the…
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Prunedale man found guilty for assaulting his father
A Prunedale man has been found guilty of assault and attempting to dissuade the victim from prosecuting the…
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Local man faces several drug and weapon charges
A Salinas man is facing several drug and weapon…
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One person arrested on murder charge, two arrested on other charges after Soledad search
Soledad police say they have made an arrest in connection to the murder of Gregory…
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Sixteen-year-old high school student graduates with four degrees from Hartnell College
A 16-year-old student at Soledad High School will be graduating with much more than a high school diploma this…
Continue ReadingPrunedale man convicted of assaulting father, trying to get him to drop charges
A Prunedale man has been found guilty of assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury, battery causing serious…
Continue Reading Greenfield parolee arrested for alleged criminal threats
A person out on parole has been arrested on suspicion of making threats towards a family member, according to Greenfield…
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More than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Santa Cruz County
A Watsonville man has been arrested after the seizure of more than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, according to…
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Rodeo’s Big Week Kick Off Concert with Toby Keith postponed to 2022
This year’s Big Week Kick Off Concert at the California Rodeo Salinas was set to feature Toby Keith, but fans will need to wait another…
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Water districts in Santa Cruz County announce water shortage stages, but have different restrictions
Two different water districts in Santa Cruz County have issued shortages due to the lack of rain this past winter that lead to an increase…
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Santa Cruz Police: Wanted felon arrested in possession of heroin the size of a ping pong ball
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A wanted felon has been arrested after Santa Cruz Police officers found him with heroin and methamphetamine in San Lorenzo…
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Santa Cruz awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars for wharf revitalization
The City of Santa Cruz has a new source of funding to make improvements on the…
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Investigators arrest man accused of stealing from juvenile selling flowers in Aptos
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a man accused of stealing from a juvenile who was selling flowers has been…
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King City announces new Police Chief
King City City Manager Steve Adams announced Thursday that he has appointed Keith Boyd as the new Chief of the King City Police…
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Seaside City Council to discuss potential right to recall ordinance
The Seaside City Council is expected to discuss the possibility of a right to recall for hospitality workers at its meeting…
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California food banks report surge in number of people served in 2020
The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) has released its 2020 Impact Report outlining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Educators seek better support for children with special needs
When it comes to identifying a child with special needs, elementary school teachers are normally one of the first to do so. Educators are concerned…
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Marina City Council allocates $150,000 to repair Water City roller hockey building
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina City Council has assigned $150,000 for immediate repair of the Water City roller hockey building located on Second…
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More Santa Cruz County businesses reopen as county moves to Yellow Tier
The Blue Lounge Bar has been closed for much of the last year. Now, it’s doors can once again reopen as Santa Cruz County moves to the Yellow Tier.…
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City asking community for input in Watsonville downtown revitalization survey
The City of Watsonville has been pushing for a downtown revitalization project, and now city officials are asking for the community’s feedback on…
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21 inmates at Monterey County Jail indicted in EDD fraud investigation
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says 29 people have been indicted as part of an investigation into pandemic-related unemployment…
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SVMHS becomes first on Central Coast to get Magnet recognition
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System announced Wednesday that it has achieved Magnet recognition because of its “nursing professionalism,…
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Jeremy Lin shares Twitter post about ‘final deadline’ with NBA
Santa Cruz Warriors guard and former NBA player Jeremy Lin shared a Twitter post hinting at possible plans to…
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Temporary bike, pedestrian path to be installed on Green Valley Road
The County of Santa Cruz says residents will soon have a new way to travel on Green Valley…
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SPCA warns against mistakenly taking baby birds away from parents
The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is issuing a warning about mistakenly taking baby birds away from their parents and sharing tips…
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Local health officials to address COVID-19 vaccine concerns
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are more widely available these days, but there are still residents who express concerns and doubts about the…
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey awarded contract to help wildfire survivors
The Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey said it has been awarded with a contract to help support local wildfire…
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Three men arrested in connection to South County homicide
Three men have been arrested in connection to a homicide in the Soledad area Tuesday…
Continue Reading Soledad area shootings now homicide investigation
Two people have been shot in two different locations in the Soledad area, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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Girl honors fallen K9 officers with a mile run at Hartnell College
It’s a story we brought you almost a year ago– a young local girl who started a lemonade stand to help raise money for fallen officers and their…
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Greenfield approves new housing project for low-income families
The City of Greenfield approved a new housing project for low-income…
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Monterey County Civil Grand Jury releases report on Salinas police compliance
The Monterey County Civil Grand Jury has released a report on how the Salinas Police Department has addressed recommendations released in a report by…
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California Fire Poppies spotted in River Fire burn scar
Monterey County shared a picture of a rare sight in Toro…
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