Salinas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting two girls
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– A Salinas man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for forcible lewd acts on two victims in court Wednesday, according to…
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Fire in Castroville shuts down part of Highway 156
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– CHP said that the eastbound number two lane is closed while firefighters try and contain a fire near Del Monte…
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UFC star charged in shooting sues man over alleged molesting
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion accused of trying to kill the man he claims molested his 4-year-old…
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San Benito High School’s name officially changed to Hollister High School
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– During last night’s Board of Trustees meeting a vote was cast to officially change San Benito High School to Hollister…
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Hollister Police looking for shooting suspect
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– Hollister Police said they are looking for a suspect that was shooting a gun in the air in the area of Hillcrest Road…
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CVS and Rite Aid emergency contraception limits have arrived in locations on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)– CVS announced on Monday that they will limit their availability of the morning after pill to three per customer in…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office reacts to Steven Carrillo pleading guilty
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)Â UPDATE June 27, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.– A man pleaded guilty to the murder of Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sgt.…
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California gears up to protect reproductive rights for women
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- California declared it will be a safe haven for women seeking an abortion. State lawmakers signed legislation that would…
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Cal Fire contains yacht fire off Pebble Beach coast
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)– Cal Fire told KION that they responded to a yacht fire in Stillwater Cove around 11:15 p.m. Monday. Cal Fire said…
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Monterey County employees conduct emergency earthquake simulation response
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey County held its by-yearly Emergency Operation Center Exercise to test its ability to respond to large-scale…
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California’s Great America Amusement Park will close in 2033
California’s Great America Amusement Park will soon close its doors in Santa…
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POLICE: Army veteran threatens to shoot a Salinas hospital over Roe V. Wade decision, admits no intention to carry out threats
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said after investigating a 26-year-old Army veteran who made threats on Saturday to attack a Salinas…
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Two Salinas Valley State Prison guards stabbed by inmate
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– On Saturday an inmate stabbed two correctional officers with a “manufactured weapon” during a cell search at Salinas…
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Free catalytic converter event being held in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif (KION-TV)– A free catalytic converter engraving workshop will be held on Saturday July 16 on 930 Walnut Avenue. There are a few…
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Two arrested in connection to sideshow that led to battery and vehicle pursuit
A sideshow in Monterey County’s Las Palmas neighborhood resulted in multiple arrests related to battery and a vehicle chase that went through south…
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Cal Fire responding to wildfire in Santa Cruz Mountains
Cal Fire CZU is working on a wildfire that started in the Santa Cruz mountains Saturday…
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Scotts Valley PD: “No bomb threat” and explosives experts called in as a precaution due to “vagueness of comments” made
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) Scotts Valley Police have issued a statement regarding a “suspicious circumstance” they investigated at Scotts Valley…
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People gather in Monterey County to protest overturn of Roe v Wade, and pro-life group speaks out
Hundreds gathered in Salinas and Monterey to protest the rights of women’s reproductive health after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade…
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MCSO: Man with warrant arrested in Castroville gas station storage room
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man with a warrant after chasing him into a Chevron gas…
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Santa Cruz County law officials holds active shooter training
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The fourth day of active shooter training at Scotts Valley High School for Santa Cruz County law enforcement and…
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Ruling opens door for reconsidering rights to gay marriage and contraception
UPDATE June 24, 2022, at 4:51 p.m. (KION-TV)–Â Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade has left many other groups wondering if they will also have…
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Monterey considering ordinance to prohibit lying or sitting down on public restroom floors
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The City of Monterey discussed an ordinance to make lying or sitting down on public restroom floors a fineable offense…
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Monterey County now offering vaccines for children 6 months and older
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Health Department said it had received its first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine for…
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Democrats vow to help women who must travel for abortions
By CLAIRE RUSH and ADAM BEAM Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic leaders across the nation vowed Friday to help women who travel to…
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Strawberry traffic jam on Highway 1 near Castroville
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– A strawberry truck spilled all over Highway 1, creating a mess over the northbound lane. Our reporter on the scene…
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Experts weigh-in on shark behavior after great white shark attack at Lovers Point
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating the shark attack that happened at Lovers Point…
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Biden says ‘health and life of women’ is at risk after Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
Originally Published: 24 JUN 22 12:05 ET Updated: 24 JUN 22 12:45 ETBy Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden said Friday that “the health…
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Aptos High School student speaks on honoring her family in Washington D.C.
An Aptos High School student’s photograph placed 1st at the 20th Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic…
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Hours-long standoff ends in Gilroy with arrest of man claiming to have explosives
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Gilroy Police said that a man was arrested after they claimed to have explosives, a gun ,and a machete during a three-hour…
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One man identified in Old Chittenden crash that left two dead
A man has died after a crash mid-Wednesday afternoon along Highway 129 and Old Chittenden…
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Several Bay Area fires are forcing evacuations
CROCKETT, Calif. (KION-TV) – Firefighters are fighting several fires that broke out in the Bay Area Thursday afternoon. They are…
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Wisconsin charity donates $4,500 to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office for bomb-sniffing dog
By Emily Benito SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Emma Loves Dogs Foundation donated $4,500 to the Monterey County Sheriff’s department to help them…
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Three arrested at Soledad Cemetary with loaded ghost gun
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– Soledad Police said they arrested three people at the Soledad Cemetary and found a loaded ghost gun. Police contacted…
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Man arrested with fentanyl pills in Greenfield
A man was arrested Tuesday evening with multiple fentanyl pills said Greenfield…
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Salinas City Council approves Downtown Outdoor Dining Forgivable Program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Council unanimously approved the Downton Outdoor Dining Forgivable Program.…
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Veterans Stand Down makes a return to the Monterey County Fairgrounds
The Veterans Stand Down made its grand return this year to the Monterey
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Police: RV driver arrested after hitting pedestrian, vehicles and bicyclist while drunk in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Pacific Grove Police said they arrested a man on Monday after he allegedly hit a pedestrian, a bicyclist and…
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City of Gilroy approves two San Jose Sharks ice rinks for youth hockey and more
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The City of Gilroy approved building two ice rinks at the Gilroy Sports Park operated by Sharks Sports & Entertainment…
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Monterey Bay F.C. to host Pride Night at Saturday game
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey Bay F.C. says their Saturday game against the Sacramento Republic F.C. will be their Pride Night celebration.…
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Vaccine clinic to be hosted in Salinas for ages 5 and up
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Santa Rita Elementary School is hosting a vaccination clinic Thursday for ages five and older with the Pfizer vaccine.…
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Firework fines for 4th festivities in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Marina Fire department reminds folks that it is a crime to light fireworks within City limits. They will also be…
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Hot weather bringing people out to the coast
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The hot weather is sending many people out to the beach, trying to stay cool. With today marking the first…
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Lane closures for Highway 25 and 156 roundabout expected next week
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– Beginning Monday, June 27 through Thursday, June 30, you can expect lane closure at the roundabout on the intersection…
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20 acre fire in San Mateo County forces evacuation orders, over 13,000 without power
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Cal Fire CZU said a 20-acre fire on Edgewood Road and Crestview Drive is forcing evacuation orders. PG&E said…
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Overturned trailer on Highway 101 in Salinas
CHP said that an overturned trailer is slowing down traffic on Tuesday northbound Highway 101 near Market…
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Cal Fire CZU saves entangled pelican
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Cal Fire CZU rescued a pelican at Martin’s Beach on Monday. The pelican was named Nigel and was fully entangled in…
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Salinas Rodeo kick-off concert canceled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– The California Rodeo Salinas said they are canceling after an extensive search for a replacement for headliner Toby…
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Online program for warning signs of Alzheimer’s to be held Wednesday
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)– Assemblyman for District 30 Robert Rivas’ will host a free online and by phone virtual class to educate people on…
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Man arrested in Taco Bell handicap space after hit-and-run in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man after failing to stop after a hit-and-run of a parked car…
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Downtown Monterey trolley back for summer months
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey-Salinas Transit has announced the return of the downtown Trolley that can take folks around Fisherman’s…
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