City of Pacific Grove sees uptick in car theft
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) – Locking your car and homes may be a standard in many cities, but it hasn’t always been that way in the small town of…
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At least one person killed in crash along Highway 101 south of Rocks Road
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A significant traffic back-up is being reported after a deadly crash along Highway 101 south of Rocks Road. CAL…
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Fresh Express to pay $280,000 for exposing dozens of employees to “noxious bleach odors”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Fresh Express has agreed to pay $280,000 for exposing over 80…
Continue ReadingSurf’s Up for Monterey Peninsula Unified’s Special Education Department students
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Special Education Department students at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District got a chance to take part in a…
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City of Santa Cruz denies oversized vehicle ordinance appeal
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday Santa Cruz city council decided to keep their overnight street parking ban on RV’s. This means a permit…
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Construction underway to rebuild family home nearly a year after deadly Gonzales fire
GONZALES, Calif- UPDATE ON MARCH 14, 2024 AT 6:09 p.m.- Rebuilding efforts are underway for Esperanza Valdez’s family whose house caught on fire on…
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Students and families pushing PVUSD to change their decision on ethnic studies contract
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday night, parents and students demanded the Pajaro Valley Unfired School District Board of Trustees to…
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One man dead in RV fire in Gilroy, police say
GILORY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 14, 2024 AT 6:19 PM- Gilroy Police confirmed that a man has died in a fire after they discovered his…
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Santa Cruz man who sent threats against FBI agents found guilty
Written by Tim Fang SAN JOSE, Calif. (KPIX-TV)- Â A man from Santa Cruz was found guilty in federal court after he sent threatening messages to FBI…
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Arik Armstead signs 3-year, $51 million deal with Jacksonville Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, FL, (KION-TV)- A longtime staple of the 49ers defense will now be heading to Duval County. Former 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead…
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Park honoring Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller officially complete in Santa Cruz County
It was a somber day for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office as they mourned the loss of one of their own on Monday. Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was…
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California State Parks looking for snowy plover guardians
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you love animals, the California State Parks is looking to volunteers who are interested in becoming a snowy…
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Salinas Police is keeping an eye out for street racers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday, Salinas Police was called to East Market Street after a street race struck a man on the side walk causing the…
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Businesses in Salinas worried about a potential TikTok ban
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Some small businesses in Salinas are worried about a potential TikTok…
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County of Monterey predicts a budget deficit of $40 million in three years
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Monterey County Supervisors share concerns about a potential budget deficit and what it could mean for the county. “I want…
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One person injured in Watsonville shooting, police say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police confirmed that one person was injured in a shooting that took place on Tuesday night. Officers…
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Two Seaside men arrested for possession of narcotics, police say
MARINA, CA, (KION-TV)- Marina Police have arrested two Seaside men for allegedly having a large amount of narcotics on Monday afternoon Police say…
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Capitola man arrested for allegedly robbing a bank
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday morning, Capitola Police arrested a 45-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Comerica Bank on March 1. Officers…
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Driver arrested and pedestrian injured in Salinas street racing crash
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 19-year-old man was arrested on Monday night after he was involved in a street racing crash that injured a pedestrian on…
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Family and friends remember Mario Guzman Mendoza
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV): It was a somber day in King City as family and friends remembered the life of Mario Guzman Mendoza who was one of four…
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Arson suspect arrested in Santa Cruz, police say
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 12 AT 2:38 P.M.- Santa Cruz Police have arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly started a fire near a…
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Local Monterey County nonprofit organization struggling to provide services due to Change Healthcare cyber attack
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Monterey County animal-assisted therapy program hit by a recent cyber attack is struggling to provide services…
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Firefighters contain boat fire at Moss Landing Harbor
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV)- The North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County said that a boat was on fire at the Moss Landing Harbor.…
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Man and woman shot at in Salinas, police looking for three juveniles involved
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they are looking for three juveniles who allegedly shot at two adults on Sunday night. According…
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Demolition begins on two businesses on the Capitola Wharf
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV): Two businesses on the wharf are set to be demolished, after City leaders said there were structural concerns to both…
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People living in Pajaro still recovering after 2023 floods
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- It has been a full year since the levee on the Pajaro Levee broke which led to the town of Pajaro getting flooded. While…
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Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Orchestra alumni wins Academy Award for Short Film Documentary
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 96th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night and one of the winners has ties to the Central Coast.…
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Santa Cruz County hosting cannabis listening meetings
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County leaders will be hosting multiple community meetings next week as they are looking for feedback…
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Del Rey Oaks Police looking for a 33-year-old man who allegedly bit his wife’s face
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police is looking for a 33-year-old man who allegedly bit his wife’s face during a domestic violence…
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Seaside City Council takes first steps to put ‘safe and sane’ fireworks on the November ballot
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fireworks debate in Seaside could be decided by Seaside City Council in the November 2024 election. Last week, the…
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Salinas Police looking for male suspect who allegedly shot at a car outside of a Jack in the Box
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police is looking for a male suspect who allegedly shot at a teenager’s car at a Jack in the Box on Friday night.…
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Salinas man dead after being hit by a car while crossing Highway 101 at Crazy Horse Canyon Road
PRUENDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 23-year-old Salinas man is dead after he was hit by a car while trying to cross southbound Highway 101 at Crazy Horse…
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16-year-old boy arrested after allegedly hitting a juvenile with a motorcycle while evading deputies
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 16-year-old boy was booked into the Monterey County Juvenile Hall after allegedly struck a minor while riding a…
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Narcan drive-thru distribution, training coming to Monterey County amid increase in overdoses
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Nearly half of Americans know someone who’s died of an overdose, according to a recent study from the nonprofit…
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Watsonville celebrates their 12th annual film festival
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION)- Watsonville celebrates their 12th annual film festival celebrating women’s international day. At the festival they…
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Mural in Monterey to be removed over weather concerns
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A piece of Monterey history is set to be removed due to recent weather events. The mural designed by Bruce Ariss saw a…
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Soledad man to be in attendance at Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON D.C., (KION-TV)- A Soledad man will be in attendance on Thursday night during President Biden’s State of the Union Address. U.S.…
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Firefighters battling a house fire in Soledad, no injuries reported
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU said they are battling a house fire in Soledad that is threatening another house. Firefighters said they…
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Community vigil for King City Mass Shooting victims to be held on Thursday night, Sheriff’s Office providing extra patrols
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol will be providing extra patrols in King City in…
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People living on Ralph Lane begin cleanup process after one day after houses flood
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.- UPDATE ON MARCH 7, 2024 AT 6:33 PM- People living along Ralph Lane are picking up the pieces after more than 30 homes…
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Monterey High School stadium project given green light after lawsuit is dismissed
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 7, 2024 AT 1:16 PM- The lights could finally take effect at Dan Albert Stadium in Monterey. The Monterey…
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Speed limits to be lowered on Highway 1 along Big Sur Coast
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are planning a coastal road trip for Spring Break then you might need to plan ahead to avoid a speeding…
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Voter survey shows that they are in favor of Hazel Hawkins being sold
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hazel Hawkins Hospital has been in financial limbo since November 2022. However, a survey released showed results of…
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Salinas City Council approves hiring incentive proposal for Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE MARCH 6, 2024 AT 10:40 P.M. – During Tuesday night’s city council meeting Salinas City Council voted to pass the…
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Soledad voters reject Measure P, city council to discuss next steps
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE MARCH 6, 2024 AT 5:12 PM- People living in Soledad have made their feelings heard as they have voted against Measure…
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Your Vote, Your Future: Kate Daniels elected to Monterey County Board of Supervisors District 5
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A familiar face will be taking her place on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Kate Daniels has won the District 5…
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Daughter and wife remember King City shooting victim
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON MARCH 5, 2024 AT 7:02 PM- A King City family is in mourning on Tuesday night after 42-year-old Mario Guzman was…
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Your Vote, Your Future: Fernando Ansaldo elected to Soledad City Council
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad City Council will be getting a new city councilman joining the dais. Fernando Ansaldo has been elected to the City…
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Your Vote, Your Future: Wendy Root Askew re-elected to Monterey County Supervisor District 4 Supervisor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Wendy Root Askew will be re-elected to the Monterey County District 4 Supervisor. Askew defeated Jeremiah Pressey for the…
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City of Soledad purchases land to built affordable rental housing units
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Soledad announced that they are planning to build approximately 100 affordable rental housing units. The City…
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