Monterey County Ag Commission talks AI role in Crop and Lifestock annual report
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Agriculture Commissioner announced historic product values for strawberries in the 2024 Ag…
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West Cliff Drive opens to two-way traffic after reconstruction project
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Santa Cruz is marking a major milestone this week, with two-way traffic now restored to West Cliff Drive.…
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Small earthquake Saturday shook near San Juan Bautista
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Saturday evening at 7:34 p.m., an earthquake registering 3.1 shook homes throughout the Central Coast. The…
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Seaside’s safe and sane fireworks curfew and enforcement started Saturday
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police say that fireworks around this time of year are some of the biggest problems throughout the city. They…
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Bike Santa Cruz County releases a new report on safe cycling through the county
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Bike Santa Cruz County released a first-of-its-kind report on Thursday looking at where, why and how local…
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KION’s special report with Leon Panetta, Part 3
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION’s Scott Rates sits down with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta during their final installment of the…
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Why the Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has a new name
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – One of Santa Cruz’s most iconic venues has a new name. What used to be called the Cocoanut Grove is now officially…
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Nerdville descends on Watsonville June 29 for annual Nerdville Comic Con
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Nerds of all stripes will be descending on the Central Coast this weekend for the 5th annual Nerdville Comic Con!…
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Salinas Valley State Prisoner convicted of first degree murder; DA’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced Friday that a Salinas Valley State Prisoner was convicted of…
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Man sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder of King City police officer
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man has been sentenced to life in prison after the attempted murder of a police officer during an 2024 armed robbery.…
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City of Capitola moving forward with a wharf master plan
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Capitola is eyeing a redevelopment of the wharf ever since it washed away three winters ago. The…
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Electric cars coming to Watsonville in new shared ride program
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – An electric car share program is officially on its way to Watsonville. The Watsonville City Council has approved a…
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Leon Panetta sits down with KION’s Scott Rates regarding the U.S.-Iran conflict
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION’s News Director Scott Rates sits down with retired Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to discuss the state of…
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Work begins on Castroville’s new arch upgrade
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION) – A familiar landmark in Castroville is getting a major upgrade as the town’s iconic “Artichoke Center of the World”…
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County of Monterey hires an independent toxicologist for continued Vistra Energy clean-up
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey continues to monitor the impacts of the fire at Vistra Energy’s battery storage facility…
Continue Reading Bringing Families Home to continue supporting families in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced a new program Wednesday supporting local families in need. They said that these…
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The Pajaro Levee Project one of four statewide projects at risk of losing funds
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Local members of congress fighting back against potential significant federal budget cuts that may put the Pajaro Levee…
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Construction progress in Del Rey Oaks for Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway Project
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Work is being done in Del Rey Oaks Tuesday; crews making progress on constructing the first segment of the Fort Ord…
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Seaside remains strict with safe and sane fireworks ahead of July 4
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — With the 4th of July fast approaching, the City of Seaside is reminding locals about its firework curfew policy this…
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Rescue underway for an unconscious person in the Los Padres National Forest; CAL FIRE BEU
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU confirmed that a rescue is underway to find a 10-to-15-year-old girl who, they say, fell and hit…
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Teenager crashes into multiple objects after speeding on Soquel Avenue Monday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Santa Cruz said that a teenage driver was speeding Monday night, which resulted in the vehicle colliding with…
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Veterans Day Parade on hiatus this year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Veterans Day Parade Committee announced Tuesday that the event will not be taking place this November. They said…
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San Jose police officer arrested, held without bail
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — An officer with the San Jose Police Department was arrested and is being held without bail in the Santa…
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Living in the 831: Monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monarch butterflies are quite a sight to see, arriving mid-October and staying in the area through the end of…
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False 911 report ends with a man in handcuffs; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they arrested a man who falsely reported witnessing…
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Deadly crash causes major traffic Friday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP confirmed Friday that a deadly crash took place around 3:40 p.m. near Highway 101 and Cannon Road. They said…
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Natural Bridges fire contained, caused by unauthorized cooking; Santa Cruz Fire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Fire says that the blaze that broke out Thursday afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park was caused by an…
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Cal Fire: Wildfire east of Gonzales knocked down, crews preparing to mop up
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire says crews were able to knock down a wildfire burning east of Gonzales up in the mountains overnight. The fire…
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City of Monterey responds to the county’s Civil Grand Jury report regarding its wharves
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey responded to a report from the county’s Civil Grand Jury on Tuesday that highlights structural and…
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Referendum efforts continue with two weeks left to gather signatures
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas voters getting together as they continue their referendum efforts, hoping to turn back city council’s decision…
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs planned for parts of San Benito and South Monterey counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Public Safety Power Shutoffs are scheduled for some parts of South Monterey County, plus parts…
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Mountain lion spotting in Watsonville Monday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police are warning people about a mountain lion roaming around the area Monday. It was spotted near 34…
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Child exploitation arrest of a Watsonville man, more victims expected
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police say that they’ve arrested a man in Watsonville at his home today for harassing a 13-year-old girl he met…
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The City of Monterey moves forward with a formal apology to local Native Americans
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey City Council unanimously passed a proclamation Tuesday with a formal apology to a group of local Native…
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Construction resumes on the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project
SALINAS, Calif. (KIOHN-TV) — Construction on Phase 1 of the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project has officially resumed. This, following a delay…
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Westbound Reservation Road closed after vehicle hits pedestrian near Marina, police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Marina Police are encouraging witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was killed in a crash Monday night. Officers…
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Salinas elementary school music teacher convicted of lewd acts with a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A former music teacher from Salinas has been convicted of eight counts of lewd acts toward victims under 14. 44-year-old…
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No Kings Day Protests spark nationwide movement, reach the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple people living in Central Coast cities participated in “No Kings” rallies on Saturday. The rallies are a…
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Forward progress stopped on Airline Fire in Paicines Thursday evening; CAL FIRE BEU
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU said that the Airline Fire is holding at approximately 60 acres with forward progress stopped.…
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Coastal Rail Trail threatens Castle Mobile Home Estates in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola City Council heard a report Thursday that highlighted Castle Mobile Home Estates approaching an intense…
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Victim identified in Tuesday morning Highway 1 crash near Rock Creek Bridge
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) – A man from Elk Grove has been identified as the person killed in a crash on Highway 1 on Tuesday morning. The victim was…
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Protests happening across the Central Coast Saturday in solidarity with Los Angeles
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of people in Monterey made their voices heard Wednesday with a rally condemning the military force being used…
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Dino Fire in Santa Clara County still burning; CAL FIRE SCU
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire saying that the Dino Fire has grown to 266 acres at 65% containment as of Wednesday around 9 p.m.…
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Watsonville police say they’ve discovered 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville police say that they’ve confiscated nearly 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks only four days into the…
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Activists recognized by the Monterey Ccounty, 50 years since major farmworker victory
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County is recognizing community activists and their families for their hard work in banning the short-handle…
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Be Mindful: The mental toll cancer takes on patients and the help that’s available
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In today’s Be Mindful segment: The impact of a cancer diagnosis on the mental health of patients. Walan Chang was…
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Dustin Wolf finishes second in Calder Trophy voting
NEW YORK, New York (KION) – While Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson took home the 2024-25 Calder Memorial Trophy, Calgary Flames goaltender…
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Santa Cruz’s Woodies on the Wharf returns on June 21
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz is welcoming its annual Woodies on the Wharf event on Saturday, June 21. The event is…
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The City of Santa Cruz updates its fire hazard severity zone map
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz adopted an updated hazard severity zone map from the state’s fire marshal. The City of…
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World’s Toughest Row competitors begin 2,800 mile trip across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Rowers could be seen leaving Monterey as part of the annual World’s Toughest Row competition. The trip spans 2,800…
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