2024 Artichoke Festival begins on June 8
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Central Coast tradition returns to the Monterey County Fairgrounds this upcoming weekend. The 2024 Artichoke Festival…
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In-Person classes at UC Santa Cruz to resume on Monday just three days after dozens of Pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UC Santa Cruz announced that in-person classes will resume on Monday morning just days after dozens of Pro-Palestinian…
Continue ReadingPlastic Killing Local Sea Life
Many of us will be spending summer at our local beaches for cookouts and fun in the sun. However, failing to cleanup after ourselves is proving to be…
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Eva Banuelos appointed to Soledad City Council
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Soledad has appointed a new city councilmember. A city official told KION that Eva Banuelos was appointed to…
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Highway 152 reopens after overturned big rig causes traffic delay
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 30, 2024 AT 3:39 PM- The California Highway Patrol said that a part of Highway 152 has reopened after a big…
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Traffic flowing freely at UCSC one day after dozens arrested, banned from campus for weeks
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JUNE 1 AT 6:05 PM– UC Santa Cruz looked much quieter Saturday a day after police were brought in to disband…
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Firefighters battling a vegetation fire on Bradley Lockwood Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU confirmed they are battling a vegetation fire on the 51200 block of Bradley Lockwood Road just…
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Former professor sentenced for starting fires behind crews who were battling the Dixie Fire in 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- A former Sonoma State professor was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for igniting three fires behind…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Wishes
The Animal Friends Rescue Project is looking for someone to adopt a lil Yorkie mix by the name of Wishes! Wishes is a Yorkie mix and weighs 7lbs.…
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PG&E: Hundreds without power near Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E crews are out near Watsonville investigating a power outage along Sunset State Beach and other areas…
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CAL FIRE BEU battling vegetation fire on Jolon Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU confirmed that they are battling a vegetation fire just outside of Lockwood on Wednesday evening.…
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Two cars suffer major damage in fire in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Fire Department had to extinguish two cars that caught on fire on Wednesday afternoon. A Watsonville…
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Officers looking for multiple suspects who stole multiple marijuana products in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Police Department are looking for multiple suspects who allegedly stole multiple marijuana products…
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Suspect arrested after intentionally running over a pet rooster, police say
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Police Animal Care and Services arrested a 61-year-old woman who intentionally ran over their pet…
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Two cousins found guilty of killing a Salinas Couple on Feb. 2022, DA’s office said
Salinas Police say a case of ‘mistaken identity’ led to the tragic killing of a young couple in early February. Police say Jesus Arias Villa, 22, and…
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Cal Fire reaches full containment of Panoche Fire in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Panoche Fire in San Benito County is now fully contained. Cal Fire BEU making the announcement on Tuesday…
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Santa Cruz County farmworker reaches settlement in alleged sexual harassment case, state agency confirms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday- the California Civil Rights Department announced that they have reached a $100,000 settlement after a…
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Rene Mendez sworn as new City Manager for Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 28, 2024 AT 6:28 PM- After six months without a city manager, the City of Salinas has a new city manager…
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California’s DMV to move more services online to speed up wait times
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Starting June 3, Governor Newsom’s campaign to speed DMV services in the state will take effect, moving many simple…
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Deputies looking for suspects who allegedly broke into Aptos High School and vandalized an office
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office are looking for multiple suspects who allegedly broke into a local high school and…
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Seaside honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day ceremony
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) -Several gathered in Seaside to pay their respects to soldiers who served our country. “Everybody wants a happy memorial day.…
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Public Works crews to begin road repair project on multiple roads in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Starting on Wednesday morning, there will be a major traffic alert for commuters in Monterey County. Public works…
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Two Central Coast men create app to translate emergency alerts into Indigenous language
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – With the community in their hearts, Greenfield native Benito Sanchez and King City native Benito Sanchez came…
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Escaped Solano County inmate captured and arrested in Monterey, CDCR says
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Solano County inmate who has been on the run since May 13 was arrested in Monterey on Saturday afternoon according to…
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45-year-old man dead after being ejected from vehicle on Graham Hill Road, CHP says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 45-year-old Santa Cruz County man is dead after he crashed his car into a tree early Sunday morning. Officers…
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Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig announces she will not be seeking re-election
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- After over a decade in politics, Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig has told KION that she will not be seeking re-election. Craig…
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PVUSD Board of Trustees approves $315 million bond measure for November 2024 Election
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday, The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a $315 million bond that will head…
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California Rodeo Salinas looking for national anthem singers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you feel like you can sing in front of thousands of people then you will have your chance in July. The California Rodeo…
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UCSB alumni reflect on the Isla Vista killings, 10 years later
Written by Ivania Montes ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT-TV)- For Jordan Killebrew and Jonathan Abboud, May 23, 2014 remains a day that profoundly resonates…
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Student arrested after stabbing occurred at Christopher High School, police said
GILROY, CALIF. (KION-TV) –Â UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 2:51 P.M.- Gilroy Police have arrested a Christopher High School student after he allegedly…
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Forward progress stopped on vegetation fire in front of Soledad Prison, firefighters say
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple fire crews are currently battling a vegetation fire in front of the Soledad Prison on Wednesday night. An…
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Classes to remain online on Thursday and Friday due to ongoing campus protests at UC Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 10:28 AM- UC Santa Cruz announced on Wednesday that classes will remain online due to ongoing…
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Multiple fire crews battling recycling plant fire in Redwood City
Written by Dave Pehling REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple fire crews are responding to a fire at a recycling plant in Redwood City on…
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Monterey man arrested for possession of child pornography, police say
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he was in possession of child pornography in Monterey. A Monterey Police…
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City of Monterey approves permits for four cannabis retailers
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday night, the City of Monterey approved the permits to four cannabis retailers. Back in December, there were a…
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California Highway Patrol arrests 65-year-old Salinas man on felony hit-and-run charges
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 6:08 PM- The California Highway Patrol said a 65-year-old Salinas man was arrested after…
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Jesus Valenzuela officially sworn in as Salinas City Councilman
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Soledad Community Engagement Director Jesus Valenzuela was officially sworn in as the Salinas City Councilman on Tuesday…
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Disaster Assistance Loans available to businesses and people affected by early February 2024 storms in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service’s announced that businesses and people who live in…
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CAL FIRE BEU extinguishes tour bus fire, no injuries reported
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU said that no injuries reported after a tour bus caught on fire on Tuesday afternoon. A CAL FIRE…
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CAL FIRE and PG&E hold training drill on how firefighters respond to gas leak emergencies
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was not your typical training drill on Tuesday morning. CAL FIRE BEU and PG&E hosted a training drill in…
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City of Monterey asking for survey regarding traffic concerns on Highway 68 and Skyline Forest Drive
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two Monterey city councilmembers want a safer change to a busy intersection in Monterey. They say too many…
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Salinas Union High School District breaks ground on new classroom building at North Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- North Salinas High School will be getting their biggest transformation in school history. On Monday, the Salinas Union…
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32-year-old Gilroy man dies in vehicle vs pedestrian crash, officers say
GILROY, Calif. (KMUV-TV)- La policÃa de Gilroy dijo que un hombre de 32 años murió después de que un coche chocó contra él la madrugada del…
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The Golden Bough Playhouse gets a theatrical remodel
The Golden Bough Playhouse gets a total remodel as it enters its 30th year and continues to entertain audiences for nearly 100…
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Home Depot paying $1.3M for fire code violations after 2022 arson fire destroyed San Jose store
The Santa Clara County District Attorney announced that they arrested someone suspected of arson for starting the Home Depot fire in San Jose.…
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Monterey City Council to discuss approving four retail cannabis store permits
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey City Council could approve the first four storefront retail cannabis businesses within city limits. City…
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Man and woman arrested after leading Marina Police on a car chase that ended in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said that two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after they led officers on a car chase that ended…
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Tourists flock to the Big Sur Coast on the first day of unrestricted access on Highway 1
BIG SUR (Calif.) KION – The pulse of Big Sur is beating once again after the flow of traffic circulates through the town’s veins. “We can see it on…
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Civil Grand Jury says that multiple Monterey Fire stations need to get refurbished
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, The Monterey County Civil Grand Jury report released a report about the state of the Monterey…
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CSUMB gets federal grant to help out students who are seasonal farmworkers
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local university is getting much-needed support to help farmworker families. U.S. Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced…
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