Carmel to discuss the amount and locations of the city’s Flock cameras Tuesday
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Carmel residents will get an update on the amount of Flock license plate reading cameras being installed in…
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CHP: Coroner called out to crash scene along Reservation Road, confirmed victim’s ID
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirms to KION a coroner has been called out to the scene of a crash along Reservation Road late…
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Wreck of WWII ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ discovered off Bay Area coast
By Tim Didion and Dan Ashley Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — The Bay Area’s fog-shrouded coast…
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Two men dead after shooting along Carlton Road in Santa Cruz County
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif. (KION: The victims in the shooting along Carlton Road have been identified as two 21-year-old males, Jeremiah Rios Aguilera and…
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Local Red Cross and PG&E crews standby as Hurricane Milton draws closer
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Local Red Cross and PG&E crews have confirmed to KION that they are on standby to help in recovery efforts…
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Bay Area woman makes history riding water bike to Farallon Islands in honor of daughter
By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story SAUSALITO, California (KGO) — A history-making journey took place this…
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Fallen tree, wires force temporary closure of Highway 17 near Glenwood Drive
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz says a fallen tree and wires forced a shutdown of Northbound Highway 17 just south of Glenwood…
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San Lorenzo Valley receives an emergency generator from PG&E to remain operational during bad weather conditions
Ben Lomond, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Friday that it will be helping support customers in Ben Lomond prepare for future extreme weather…
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No cost flu vaccinations offered throughout October in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Health Department announced Tuesday that it will be offering no cost flu vaccination clinics…
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San Benito County Fair celebrates 101 years
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 101st annual San Benito County Fair kicks off today amid an October heatwave. “It’s a time for [people]…
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Local farmers deal with the heatwave
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — With temperatures heating up along the Central Coast, local farmers are feeling the impact and getting an earlier start…
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Prop. 47 funds heading to the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Governor Newsom’s office announced that Prop. 47 will be lowering penalties for some nonviolent crimes, which…
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Rocky Creek Bridge construction update; full overnight closures expected
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Trans announced that it will be continuing construction work on Highway 1 near the Rocky Creek Bridge next week as…
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PG&E dispatches over 400 crews to Georgia for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Thursday that they are sending over 400 crews to Georgia for power repair and restoration efforts in…
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Second arrest made in Santa Cruz Harbor shooting investigation
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police said the final arrest has been made in a Santa Cruz Harbor shooting investigation. Police said…
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Balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain achieves better overall health
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Chemical functions in the brain, when balanced properly, helps to regulate a person’s hormones and mood,…
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Salinas cheer coach killer sentenced to 35 years to life in prison
The Monterey County Coroner’s Office tells KION that a criminal investigation is taking place after a dead body was found on Natividad Road.…
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Construction of new setback levees along Corralitos Creek begins
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and multiple other agencies broke ground on new setback levees being built along…
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Highway 101 near Betabel Road back open after big rig fire shuts down highway
SAN BENITO/SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Highway 101 is back open in both directions after a big rig suddenly burst into flames on Tuesday…
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Central Fire, Cal Fire team up to put out flames at Aptos area greenhouse and nearby vegetation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Cal Fire and the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz teamed up to put out a fire that initially…
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Marina piano teacher arrested for allegedly having lewd acts with a minor
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV): Marina Police Department arrested 61-year-old Anthony Aiello, a piano teacher, for allegedly committing lascivious acts…
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Explosive rocket discovered in Salinas home has been disposed; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that their Explosive Ordnance Unit was called out on…
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New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities
By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Private universities in California can no longer consider…
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Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms
Associated Press PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, hundreds of…
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Giants legend Buster Posey taking over as President of Baseball Operations after team fires Farhan Zaidi
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Francisco Giants announced they’ve parted ways with President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and…
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Stranded sea lion rescued along Highway 1 near Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz said they were able to help rescue a sea lion stranded along Highway 1 near Watsonville on Saturday.…
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Police source: Acting Chief John Murray not selected for Salinas Police Chief job
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A source with the Salinas Police department confirms rumors Acting Chief John Murray has not been selected to take over…
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Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announces retirement after leave of absence
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announced her retirement via Facebook on Friday. “I have made the…
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43rd annual California International Airshow, September 27 to 29
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 43rd annual California International Airshow is returning to Salinas September 27-29 at the Salinas Airport. The…
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Why it took sheriff’s deputies in the Prunedale animal shooting 3 hours to apprehend the alleged shooter
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) – In the weeks following the Prunedale animal shooting on Sept. 3 that left 81 animals dead, new questions are emerging…
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Greenfield man sentenced to 30 years to life after intentionally running someone over
The defense attorney filed for “mental health doubt,” where the judge will have to rule whether or not the suspect is mentally competent to stand…
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Housing crisis: the numbers continue to climb in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to Zillow, Santa Cruz county’s average home is valued at $1,329,546, which is up 2.6% over the past year.…
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Salinas City Council passes ordinances aimed at stabilizing rent, providing guidance on just cause evictions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas City Council members approved three ordinances aimed at stabilizing the city’s rising rent. Three ordinances…
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PG&E explains outage that left thousands in the dark in Monterey on Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E is explaining a large outage that impacted thousands of customers in the Monterey area on Sunday.…
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Nonprofit organization with Monterey County Office of Ed to help homeless students
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A non-profit Central Coast organization partnered with Monterey Office of Education to help qualifying homeless families…
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How Central Coast election offices are battling misinformation and preparing to keep the election safe and secure
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – As the November 2024 election approaches, election offices across the Central Coast are preparing for ballots to start…
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Two men killed in Seaside crash identified
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old man from Watsonville and a homeless man are dead after a crash that happened near Sherwin-Williams store…
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University of California accused of labor violations over handling of campus protests
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Faculty have accused the University of California system of labor violations over what they say was a sweeping campaign to…
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Fans crowd Coliseum on A’s final weekend in Oakland
By John Ramos Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — A’s fans are counting down the team’s final days in…
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Traffic collision Friday leaves one woman dead
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police announced Monday that the traffic collision at Del Monte Avenue and Calle Principal on Friday around 8…
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California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed…
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Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting later this…
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Closure on Highway 1 north of Moss Landing now reopened; CHP Santa Cruz
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz posted on X Friday that there was a full lane closure in both directions of Highway 1 north of Moss…
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Suspect arrested in Gilroy robbery and carjacking
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Gilroy Police announced Friday that they arrested a juvenile suspect involved in a robbery and carjacking on August 27…
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Stabbing victim succumbs to wounds Monday night; Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police announced Thursday that the victim from Monday’s deadly stabbing, identified as 20-year-old Juan Carlos…
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Man who killed Castroville toddler in 2011 has been granted parole, DA’s office says
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County D.A. said the Board of Parole has affirmed its initial efforts to grant parole to a man…
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Marina Police warns community about apparent mountain lion sighting in the city
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police is warning people via social media about an apparent mountain lion sighting in the city. Police are…
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Local Salinas corporal and WWII POW identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday that a Salinas corporal who was captured and died as a…
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Monterey Regional Airport installs voting exhibit ahead of election
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced that its Art at the Airport program will feature a new student art…
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City of Santa Cruz to address homelessness response plan Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Tuesday at 6 p.m. the City of Santa Cruz will be holding a presentation and discussion to address the state of the…
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