County of Monterey asking for community input to develop a broadband internet strategy
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County officials are asking for community input to develop a regional broadband strategy. The county…
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Megan Hunter named Soledad City Manager
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Soledad City Council unanimously approved Megan Hunter to become the city manager during a Council meeting on…
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Man faces seven years for police chase through downtown Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update April 20, 2023, at 11:06 a.m.-Â The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a man has been convicted after…
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Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas…
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Gonzales River Bridge reopened after three-month closure
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV): Update April. 19, 2023, at 10:42 a.m.- The County of Monterey announced that the Gonzales River Bridge is back open after…
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Suspected shooter arrested for murder of 15-year-old in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Feb. 18, 2023, at 5:04 p.m.- The Watsonville Police Department said a 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in…
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Salinas Police issued 18 citations during DUI checkpoint on Tuesday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police announced the results of their Tuesday night DUI/driver’s license checkpoint. Police said they issued 18…
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Santa Cruz County gets awarded over $5 million to assist youth and unhoused
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County announced that they got awarded more than $5.6 million in funding for health and safety…
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James Hunt to be appointed as King City Police Chief
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday morning, King City Manager Steve Adams announced that James Hunt has been appointed as the King City Police…
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People who live in Pajaro are still trying to get as much help as possible.
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Juan Basurto hasn’t worked since last month, since both his cars got flooded. He’s trying to get help at Community Bridges…
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California State University student assistants file petitions for their own union
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2023 AT 12:19 PM- Student assistants in the California State University have officially filed…
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Salinas man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 101
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2023, AT 9:41 AM- A 35-year-old Salinas man is dead after a two-vehicle crash occurred on Sunday…
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Santa Cruz County Office of Education hosting a Narcan distribution event
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Office of Education and SafeRx Santa Cruz County will be hosting a drive-thru Narcan distribution event…
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Family remembers Armando Corpuz a year after he was shot and killed outside Soledad home
The mother of two of the victims shot in Soledad Friday night has confirmed the identities of the victims with…
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Burn victim recovering after accessory dwelling unit catches on fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A burn victim is recovering after an accessory dwelling unit burst into flames on Friday morning. The Zayante…
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Toro Park Badger Flats field to be closed until June
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey’s Public Works Department announced that the Badger Flats Field at Toro Park will be closed…
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Bay Area rapper E-40 ejected from Kings-Warriors playoff game
SACRAMENTO, California (KPIX) — Legendary Bay Area rapper E-40, a loyal Golden State supporter, was ejected Saturday night from Sacramento’s Golden…
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Bouyea, Quinones earn G League postseason honors
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Even after the season, two local NBA G League fan-favorites continue to add to their résumés. Jamaree Bouyea and Lester…
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Capitola Police investigating armed robbery of armored truck, looking for truck linked to crime
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Capitola Police are investigating an armed robbery of an armored truck that took place on Wednesday morning. Officers…
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DA: Four suspects arrested in murder on Riker Street currently not facing charges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE DATE ON APRIL 12, 2023, AT 12:43 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said as of Wednesday that four…
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Biden Administration approves federal funding to connect 127,000 California homes and businesses to affordable high-speed internet
SAN BERNARDINO, CA, (KION-TV)- The U.S. Department of Treasury approved $540.2 million for high-speed internet projects in California under the…
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Paso Robles Fire Department rescues ducklings from a storm drain
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Paso Robles Fire Department made a heroic rescue as they rescued 12 ducklings from a storm drain on Thursday morning.…
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Lawmakers and visitors allowed back inside the State Capitol after credible threat passes
SACRAMENTO, (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 13, 2023 AT 10:42 AM- Lawmakers and visitors are now welcomed back inside State Capitol after a credible…
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Gilroy native makes 23 saves in NHL debut, win over San Jose Sharks
CALGARY, Alberta CA — Gilroy native Dustin Wolf made his NHL debut Wednesday night, allowing just one goal in the Calgary Flames victory over the…
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SPCA Monterey County caring for four rescued baby squirrels
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for four rescued baby…
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Scenic Road to reopen on Friday morning
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif., (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 12, 2023 ON 1:12 PM- Monterey County officials announced during their press briefing that…
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First round of debris removal to end on April 24, hygiene hubs to remain open
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 12, 2023 AT 3:50 PM- Monterey County officials said that the first round of debris removal is expected to…
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County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure conducting bridge inspections on April 18
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure will be conducting bridge…
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WATCH: Senator Padilla, Congresswoman Lofgren and Congressman Panetta to visit Pajaro River area
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV): U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, U.S. District 18 Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and U.S. District 19 Congressman Jimmy…
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Pedestrian killed after getting hit by car near King City
A man is dead after getting struck by a car while attempting to cross a street near King City Tuesday…
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Santa Cruz to host an in-person West Cliff update meeting at London Nelson Community Center
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 11, 2023 ON 3:10 PM- The City Of Santa Cruz will be hosting a in-person West Cliff Update Community…
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Watsonville Police Youth Academy returning in July
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police will be bringing back their Youth Academy starting in July. The academy takes place on July 10 thru…
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New mobile disaster recovery center to open at Pajaro Park
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County officials will be opening up a new mobile disaster recovery center at Pajaro Park starting on Thursday…
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Salinas Union High School District getting closer to opening of workforce housing project
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Union High School District is slowly progressing toward affordable housing for staff members. It’s something…
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CAL FIRE CZU extinguishes garbage truck fire
CORRLITOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Early Monday morning, CAL FIRE CZU extinguished a garbage truck fire off of Freedom Boulevard in Corralitos. CAL FIRE…
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Santa Cruz native Hayley Jones gets drafted sixth overall by the Atlanta Dream
NEW YORK CITY, (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz native and Stanford guard Hayley Jones has realized her ultimate dream as she got drafted with the sixth overall…
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Del Rey Oaks Police arrests fire hydrant cap bandit
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Del Rey Oaks Police Department in cooperation with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation…
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Missing 12 year old girl has been found safely
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 10, 2023 ON 5:06 PM- Marina Police confirmed to KION that the missing 12-year-old has been found safely and…
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Monterey County to organize a clean up event in Pajaro
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- County of Monterey officials will be organizing a clean-up and mud out event in Pajaro on Saturday morning. County…
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Do Not Drink Order canceled for Sunny Mesa Water System
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, The Sunny Mesa Water System in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board and Monterey…
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Tree troubles in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 93-year-old Pacific Grove woman is concerned about a large tree that is threatening her property. Ramona Reitz has…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Restaurant caught on fire on Easter Sunday
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- What supposed to be a nice Easter Day turned out to be an awful fire at The Cottage restaurant in…
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MST will not be charging any bus fares for stops in Pajaro until June
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday morning, The Monterey-Salinas Transit Board of Directors unanimously approved in a 13-0 vote that MST will not be…
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Rep. Panetta Announces Federal Funding for Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta announced that Santa Cruz Community Health Centers nearly $2 million in…
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Monterey Bay F.C. earns win at home with goal scoring onslaught
The trio of Sam Gleadle, Christian Volesky and Alex Dixon would make all the difference Saturday as Monterey Bay F.C. was able to make the most of…
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Warriors set NBA record with 55-point 1st quarter in rout
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record by scoring 55 points in the first quarter on their way to a 157-101 rout of the…
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Capitola Village slowly rebuilding from winter storms
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Debris from this winter’s storms can still be seen along Capitola Beach, but people tell me, they’re making the most…
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Overdose death leads to arrest of suspected drug dealer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 31-year-old Monterey man has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs to a Seaside man who overdosed from Fentanyl.…
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Taylor Farms to reopen Abbott Street food service facility at end of April
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- After a devastating fire destroyed a Taylor Farms food service facility almost a year ago, they will re-open their food…
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Pure Water Monterey project to get additional funding for $141 million expansion
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 16, 2023 AT 5:05 PM- Public Water Now announced Thursday that California Public Utilities Commission will…
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