King City unanimously approves unfunded needs plan
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, the King City Council approved a list of priority projects that have gone unfunded over the years. Some of…
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CHP: Prunedale man killed in solo vehicle crash east of Moss Landing
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE MAY 15TH AT 8:55 A.M.: More information has been released regarding the fatal accident near Elkhorn…
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Aspire Health and Montage Health Foundation hosted the second annual “Healthy Field Day”
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Not a phone or TV was in sight as many kids were smiling at Cardinale Stadium on Tuesday. Aspire Health and Montage Health…
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A member from the California Insurance Commissioner office speaks at Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A representative from the California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ‘s office spoke at the Santa Cruz…
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Proposed state funding cuts impacting Santa Cruz County non-profit Monarch Services
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monarch Services in Santa Cruz County may lose a significant amount of dollars needed to fund several services for…
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Board of Supervisors unanimously approves extension of recovery services for families affected by CZU Fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 14, 2024 AT 4:23 PM: The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved to extend…
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Living in the 831- Giant Dipper turns 100 years old
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Something very special is happening at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this Saturday. This year, the…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium allowing SNAP recipients in for free starting on Memorial Day
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium is allowing people who are enrolled in the SNAP Program. Aquarium officialS said this part of a…
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Golden State’s WNBA expansion franchise to be known as the Valkyries
SAN FRANCISCO, (AP)- Call them the Golden State Valkyries. The WNBA franchise that’s affiliated with the Golden State Warriors unveiled the…
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Monterey County public health leaders react to Gov. Newsom’s proposed budget cuts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Local health officials are growing concerned after Governor Gavin Newsom proposed cutting 300 million dollars in public…
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DA’s Office identifies Seaside Police Officer who shot at man that was firing projectiles
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police Chief Nick Borges announced on social media that Seaside Police shot one person in the area of Playa Avenue…
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DA: Department of State Hospitals requesting more time to find home for convicted sex offender
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 13, 2024 AT 1:41 P.M.- The California Department of State Hospitals has requested more time to…
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California gas tax increases to two cents
Sacramento, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Western States Petroleum Association published an infographic last month outlining the state’s expected increase…
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Del Rey Oaks Police looking for suspects in credit/debit card fraud case
DEL REY OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police is asking the publics help to identify two suspects involved in a credit/debit card fraud case.…
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Salinas Police arrest two suspects after vehicle chase
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrest two people after a car chase ended in a non injury crash overnight Saturday. At around 12:30 a.m.,…
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Seaside motorcyclist dead in five-vehicle crash on Highway 1, CHP says
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed at least one motorcyclist has died after being involved in a five-vehicle crash…
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80th Salinas Valley Fair set to start on Thursday
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Central Coast tradition unlike any other returns to the King City on Thursday. The 80th Salinas Valley Fair takes…
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May 11th is Clean up day throughout Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Dozens of events taking place to help eliminate litter and illegal dumping throughout the county. The Santa Cruz…
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Second annual Santa Cruz cookout held at DeLaveaga Park
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The second annual Santa Cruz cookout has been rescheduled for May 11th. It was pushed back due to the Shigella…
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In wake of deadly South County shootings, Soledad considers additional security cameras
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– The city of Soledad will weigh whether to install six new license plate reading cameras at the city council meeting on…
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CHP: Two people killed in crash along Highway 68 near Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP has shared more details about what led up to a deadly crash Friday afternoon. Officers said at 4:44…
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Driver killed in crash after short chase near Natural Bridges State Beach
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The CHP said a deadly solo-car crash happened Friday night in Santa Cruz. The agency said at approximately 8:42 p.m., a…
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All-In Monterey County receives a sponsor to cover rent in Seaside
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A non-profit struggling to pay its rent in Seaside has now been saved by a sponsor. All-In Monterey County and other local…
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Concerns about cannabis regulations to be discussed at upcoming Santa Cruz City Council meeting
Cannabis concerns rise again ahead of Santa Cruz’s upcoming city council meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 1…
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Rancho Cielo provided $1 million in federal funding for Culinary School expansion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus were awarded $1 million in federal funding to beef up its Culinary School program. A…
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Gonzalez and Habrik prepare for 3C2A Beach Volleyball Pairs Championship
MARINA, Calif. (KION) – Megan Gonzalez and Theresa Habrik will be representing Hartnell College at this year’s 3C2A State Championships in beach…
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Negotiations continue between UC Santa Cruz and Pro-Palestine student protestors
Negotiations remain ongoing between Pro-Palestinian student protestors and UC Santa Cruz on Thursday. It comes as roughly 100 students continue to…
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PVUSD gets state grant to build more community schools
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pajaro Valley Unified School District received a 32 million dollar grant from the state to get more students back into…
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San Jose Sharks unveil design for new ice facility in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The game of hockey could soon be expanding into the Garlic Capital of the World. This week, the San Jose Sharks unveiled…
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California Coastal Commission denies appeal of oversized vehicle ordinance in Santa Cruz
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Coastal Commission denied an appeal for the city of Santa Cruz’s oversized vehicle ordinance. On…
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Car crashes into a business in Felton, firefighters said no injuries reported
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Felton Fire Protection District said that a car crashed into a business on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters said that…
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Watsonville Police arrest pair of suspects attempting to rob a store
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police arrested a pair of suspects who tried stealing goods from a second-hand store. On Wednesday,…
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Civil Grand Jury report shows cannabis businesses are struggling financially in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Report said that cannabis businesses are struggling financially. The report…
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Police looking for a man who is accused of stalking an elementary school student in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Grove Police are looking for a male suspect who allegedly was following an elementary school student on…
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Oakland Airport changing name to ‘San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’
Written by KTVU Staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- Oakland port officials voted unanimously on Thursday to rename the city’s airport to San Francisco…
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Amazon purchasing land to build a distribution center in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A distribution center could coming to the Salad Bowl Capital of the World. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed to KION that…
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Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson dead at age 86
Written by Barry Wilner SAN FRANCISCO, (AP)- Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the…
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State utilities commission approves resolution to change how electric bills are calculated
SACRAMENTO (KION-TV)- The California Public Utilities Commission passed a fixed rate charge that will impact PG&E customers starting in 2026. .…
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Six ducklings rescued from a storm drain in Salinas, firefighters said
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas City Firefighters Union said they rescued six ducklings from a storm drain on Thursday morning. Firefighters…
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Monterey Bay F.C. 2 opens 2024 campaign with 1-0 win over San Francisco City
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. 2 (1-0-0, 3 points) kicked off its sophomore campaign with a 1-0 win over San Francisco City FC (0-0-1, 0…
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Yreka man found guilty of first-degree murder of a Santa Cruz county man in 2019, DA’s office says
A Yreka man was arrested Tuesday night in connection to the murder of a former Santa Cruz Resident last…
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29-year-old man arrested on attempted rape charges in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a 29-year-old man after he tried to rape a 24-year-old woman on Tuesday. In a press…
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Salinas Police arrest man accused of attempted rape in East Salinas
Salinas Police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection to an attempted rape case in East Salinas. Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, a 24-year-old woman in…
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UC Santa Cruz says they will increase student housing by 40 percent by end of decade
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A long-term housing project for UC Santa Cruz students and faculty will be moving forward. A university spokesperson…
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Major injury crash being investigated in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz CHP is investigating a crash that left one person with major injuries in Santa Cruz County Wednesday…
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Santa Cruz man to face trial for alleged murder of his girlfriend, court records say
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)-UPDATE ON MAY 8, 2024 AT 3:52 PM- A former UC Santa Cruz Student who is accused of murdering his girlfriend in February…
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Salinas City Council approves unique plan to fix city roads
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new formula that would prioritize road repairs based on social factors was approved on Tuesday night by the Salians City…
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Forward progress stops on vegetation fire in San Benito County, firefighters says
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 8, 2024 AT 2:54 PM: CAL FIRE BEU says they successfully held a brush fire in San Benito County at…
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Big Sur Fire reveals cause of Big Sur Bakery fire
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 8, 2024 AT 11:17 A.M.- The Big Sur Fire Department confirmed to KION that the fire that damaged the Big…
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Sick pelicans showing up in Monterey and Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Native Animal Rescue in Santa Cruz County has been rescuing 3-5 Brown Pelicans a day recently due to the lack of…
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