More arrests made in Monterey County Fair incident, other suspect sought
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey Police say people, mostly teenagers, are now facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon. Two adult…
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Be Mindful: Mental health resources for local college students
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Being a college student can be tough. A number of things can take a toll on a student’s mental health, from…
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San Benito County grapples with low deputy staffing
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Trouble remains for the San Benito Sheriff’s Office as it battles an ongoing county budget deficit and…
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City of Greenfield considers new sewer rates to replace wastewater treatment plant
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Greenfield is considering increasing sewer rates as a way to pay for the replacement of the city’s…
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Three correctional officers from San Benito County attacked by inmate
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that three of its correctional officers were injured after an…
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Central Coast Goodwill calls in the bomb squad over suspected grenade; was not real grenade
SALINAS, Cailf. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police were called to the Central Coast Goodwill Monday morning over a suspected grenade that my have been…
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County of Monterey sued over harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims by former deputy in the Sheriff’s Office
Disclaimer: There is strong, explicit sexual language quoted from the complaint below. The full court document is embedded at the bottom of this…
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Santa Cruz Police respond to reports of gunfire on Sunday near Wilkes Circle
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Police Department announced Monday that they are investigating a shooting that took place on Wilkes…
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92nd Annual Festa Italia celebrates tradition and Italian heritage at Old Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) –The 92nd Annual Festa Italia at the Old Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf drew a crowd of eager families and festival-goers…
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Parking permit programs in focus at upcoming town halls in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Three upcoming town hall events will put residential and employee parking permit programs in Monterey in focus for…
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Greenfield Library to close temporarily for repairs, partial closures possible
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Bookworms and library guest be aware: the Greenfield Branch Library will be temporarily closed starting Monday, Sept.…
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CHP Santa Cruz makes three stolen vehicle busts in a 24-hour span
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Santa Cruz reported three recovered stolen cars within a 24-hour time period Wednesday and Thursday. They…
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Capitola to use $10 million dollar grant to enforce Cliff Drive against environmental hazards
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola is laying the groundwork for future reinforcements to Cliff Drive. They’ve been trying to bolster the bluffs…
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Southbound Highway 17 back open a day after fuel tanker overturns
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirms Highway 17 is back open after a fuel tanker overturned in the area, forcing officers to shut…
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Scotts Valley Vice Mayor resigns during city council meeting
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Scotts Valley will be saying goodbye to its vice mayor this week. At the city council meeting last…
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Santa Cruz RTC exploring borrowing money for projects
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) may be changing the scope of the coastal rail trail…
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Santa Cruz County sends a strike force to assist in the TCU Lightning Complex fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Strike Team XCZ 2325C from Santa Cruz County was sent to assist in the TCU Lightning Complex fire Thursday…
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Soledad unveils new inspirational mural Wednesday afternoon
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to unveil the city’s newest public art…
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Monterey County provides update on Moss Landing battery storage fire cleanup
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave an update on the Moss Landing battery storage fire Wednesday. They…
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Monterey County update on rodenticide contamination in pigs, turning them blue
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Last July, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that wild pigs in the Monterey County…
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Law firms debate safety, security concerns at future Dave & Busters site
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — New stores coming to the Northridge Mall are sparking excitement among people on the Central Coast, but some law firms…
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House fire in Bradley Tuesday afternoon; CAL FIRE BEU
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU confirmed a home structure fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near Bradley in south Monterey County.…
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Hollister City Council to discuss potential new DUI enforcement and Bike Rally impacts at meeting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Hollister City Council will be considering a potential cost recovery ordinance for DUI enforcement at their…
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Mountain Lion spotted near Seascape Sunday night
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A mountain lion was spotted on a Seascape ring camera Sunday night near Sumner and Dolphin Beach (also known as Beer Can…
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Small vegetation fire breaks out near Parkfield in South Monterey County
PARKFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU reported being on the scene of a vegetation fire near the Parkfield community in South Monterey County…
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Lifeguards warn of Labor Day rip currents
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) —The heat sent thousands flocking to the coast this Labor Day weekend, with beaches across Santa Cruz County…
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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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Forward progress stopped on the Coach Fire in Monterey, San Benito Counties at 12 acres
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – Forward progress stopped on the Coach Fire at 12 acres. The Coach Fire has broken out on Old Stage Road in between…
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Soledad rushes to save Homeless Youth Program before 1.6 million dollar grant expires
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Soledad is facing a race against time to put \$1.6 million in federal grant money to use, aiming to help…
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PG&E: Power outages reported in Rio Del Mar, La Selva area
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E is reporting thousands are without power in the Rio Del Mar, La Selva and Aptos Hills area of Santa…
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Middlebury Institute of International Studies grad programs ending
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Middlebury Institute of International Studies, which announced the end of its graduate programs in Monterey, is…
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PVUSD’s ongoing battle with a bus driver shortage brings concern to parents
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A school bus driver shortage is impacting students getting to class on time. The Pajaro Valley Unified School…
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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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Busy Salinas intersection has neighbors begging for safety changes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Salinas neighborhood is raising safety concerns about a busy intersection where three schools are located…
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Pick-up game nights with The Rising Tide could face a hiatus
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): For several months, The Rising Tide fan club has been opening the soccer fields for free at the Salinas Regional Soccer…
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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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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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City seeks alternatives after bridge pathway plan hits roadblocks
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Businesses near the Santa Cruz Harbor say they’re feeling the impact of the ongoing Murray Street Bridge…
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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee introduces five-point plan to address homelessness
By Amanda Hari Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND (KPIX) — Politics Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee introduces five-point plan to address…
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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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Concours d’Elegance generates $4 million for local organizations
MONTEREY PENINSULA, Calif. (KION-TV) — It was packed for Car Week this year. With all those people crowding the Central Coast, many local community…
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Former Smith’s Resturant employee convicted in 1991 double murder
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A former employee of The Smith’s restaurant has been convicted of a 1991 double murder in Prunedale. According to the…
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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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Farmers slammed by 1,366% spike in regulatory costs
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) –State and federal regulations continue to tighten around California farms, and in the Salinas Valley, that pressure is…
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