Hollister police find truck driver driving under the influence
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A truck driver under the influence of meth, according to the Hollister Police Department, was pulled over in the city’s…
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First Night Monterey COVID restrictions are not stopping people from ringing in 2022
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) After a year off, “First Night Monterey” is back, but this year if you choose to participate you’ll have to provide proof…
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What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test
It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…
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Santa Cruz PD make burglary and drug bust arrest in one night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) According to Santa Cruz Police, their patrol team arrested three suspects Tuesday night: one for a home burglary and the…
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Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden
Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…
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Elderly couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Watsonville
An elderly couple was found dead in their home at around noon on Christmas Eve, according to Watsonville Police.…
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3 people accused of stealing over $1,000 worth of retail in Salinas
Salinas Police is looking for three suspects who are accused of stealing over $1,000 in merchandise.…
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Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey
First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…
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Main highways reopen, but road closures, power outages remain in the Sierras
Several highways remained closed Wednesday morning out of concerns of hazards on the road, trees falling, or avalanche concerns, according to…
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Watsonville, Homeless Union agree to early clean-up of Bridge Street homeless camp
Watsonville announced that city staff cleaned up the homeless encampment on Bridge Street on Tuesday.…
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California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections. The state dashboard…
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Interstates closed in record-breaking snow season in Sierra Nevada
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The main highway from San Francisco to Reno remains closed for a third day due to record-setting snow in the Lake…
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Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress
Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…
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Monterey County Fire District rescues driver from flooded road in Salinas
The road is completely underwater. The driver was removed no…
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Santa Cruz County declares a winter storm emergency from Dec. 13 rainstorm
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors declared a winter storm emergency after the $3.1 million in damages from Dec. 13 Atmospheric River…
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CDC issues new guidelines on isolating if you test positive
The Centers for Disease Control is shortening the recommended time for individuals isolating who test positive for COVID-19.…
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Food safety tips for holiday dinner
Here are some food safety tips that can help keep your holiday meals delicious and safe.…
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Justice Department allocates $11.8 million in funds to California cities and counties
The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs announced that hundreds of communities and organizations are being awarded or are eligible to…
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Stretch of Highway 1 closed in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) For people trying to travel south or returning to the Central Coast through Highway 1 please be advised that…
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Rain on the Central Coast picks up on Christmas Day
A bout of rain on Christmas Day has caused some problems along the Central…
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Surfer reported dead from apparent shark attack in Morro Bay
MORRO BAY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man was found dead from an apparent shark attack in Morro Bay Friday…
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Dead man found in Capitola’s Soquel Creek
Capitola Police said they found the body of a 29-year-old man underwater on Thursday in the Soquel Creek near the northside of the Stockton Bridge.…
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House fire in Salinas, no injuries reported
The home least 1,500 square feet. Six people were in the home, including two kids, but no injuries were reported according to Salinas Fire.…
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Firefighters team up with local organizations to help raise over 10,000 toys for children
It’s not just Santa seeing who’s naughty or nice this season, it’s also local firefighters and organizations teaming up with jolly Saint Nick…
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Point Lobos Closed for the weekend
With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…
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Fighting fires for the holiday with Salinas Fire
This holiday season, like others before, is no different for Salinas Firefighters working through Christmas Eve and Christmas…
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Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast
Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…
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Tree down and rock slide closes road in Santa Cruz mountains
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The California Highway Patrol confirms there is a full closure on Smith Grade and Bonny Doon Road in Santa Cruz. As of 5:00…
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First six omicron variant cases reported in Monterey County
Monterey County Health has confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant in the county with its first six cases being…
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Deadly crash shuts down Hwy 101 in Salinas at Laurel
UPDATE 12/24/21 All lanes on Highway 101 at Laurel Drive in Salinas are open as of 3:00 a.m. This is after a deadly crash shut down all northbound…
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Free Christmas trees at Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There were more than 100 trees lined up along the parking lot of Salinas High School, up for grabs to anyone still looking for…
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Rain hits the Central Coast during holiday travel
If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, you’re going to be met with wet weather and slick roadway. Crashes, rockslides and flooding are adding…
Continue Reading Last minute Christmas Trees being given away at Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) If you are still looking for that last minute Christmas tree or maybe you haven’t been able to afford one, Salinas High…
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Morgan Hill man arrested in connection to Executive Inn homicide investigation
Morgan Hill Police have arrested a 42-year-old man they believe killed a woman at the Executive…
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Sheriff arrest person accused of leaving anti-Semitic flyers on Aptos porches
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department arrested the suspect accused of leaving flyers with anti-Semitic and homophobic rhetoric on the doorsteps of…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested for shooting in Gilroy which left one dead and another injured
GILROY Calif. (KION) Gilroy police said they arrested a suspect in a shooting that left one man dead and another person hurt. According to Gilroy…
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Two Santas with Salinas Fire visits SHARE Homeless Navigation Center with gifts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) ‘Tis the season of giving, and not one but two Santas, along with the Salinas Fire Department made a special stop Wednesday…
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13-year-old reported missing out of Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 13-year-old reported missing out of Santa Cruz…
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Police: Santa Cruz man walks out of encampment with drugs, gun, $11,000 in cash
“The initial goal was to prompt people to move out of the area closed to the public due to flooding,” Santa Cruz Police…
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Stores packed for last-minute holiday shopping
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Reminder for procrastinators: there are just three days left until Christmas, and shoppers were out in full force Wednesday at…
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Monterey Bay FC signs Santa Cruz native as first-ever player for team’s inaugural season
Monterey Bay Football Club announced the club signed Santa Cruz native, Walmer Martinez as its first official player. …
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California State University to require COVID-19 boosters
CSU said all on-campus students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated and provide evidence of receiving a booster when…
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Highway 101 reduced to single lane in King City
Highway 101 is one lane going north and one way going south through King…
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Oakland Police arrest two suspect involved in shooting killing security guard Kevin Nishita
Oakland Police arrested two suspects involved in the shooting that killed Oakland TV News security guard Kevin Nishita.…
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California to require healthcare workers to get their booster
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV) Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest announcement said healthcare workers will be required to get their COVID-19 booster shot. All…
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Looking ahead to upcoming rainfall in the Santa Cruz Mountains
After a little break from the active weather, the rain is back! Adding to the already water logged ground from last week’s storm that brought areas…
Continue Reading Two new Omicron cases detected in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Public Health said they were notified that two COVID-19 samples collected were identified as Omicron mutation.…
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Holiday travel expected to fall short of pre-pandemic numbers
Rising COVID-19 cases aren’t stopping the holiday travel rush. The Transportation Security Administration says they have screened more than 2 million…
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Monterey County holds special meeting to address housing crisis
Board of Supervisor is having a special meeting with the Housing Authority Commission & Housing Development Corp. about needed reforms at the Housing…
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Driver found with 4 stolen catalytic converters
Watsonville Police arrested a 30-year-old suspect after finding four stolen catalytic converters and burglary tools following a high-risk stop.…
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