Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and…
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North Salinas High School students gain hands-on experience in athletic training
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – At North Salinas High School, the Viking Sports Medicine Program gives students a unique chance to gain real-world…
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Joby Aviation receives $9.8 million to expand Marina facility
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Joby Aviation has announced they’re set to receive a CalCompletes grant from the state to support expanding its Marina…
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Court dismisses City of Gilroy in Garlic Festival mass shooting lawsuit, attorney of shooting victims and families reacts
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE NOVEMBER 17TH AT 2:17 PM — Attorneys for victims of the Garlic Festival Shooting and their families are reacting…
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Adopt-a-Family program returns to Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County organization
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Adopt-a-Family program in Santa Cruz County has launched and according to organizers is seeing more people…
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Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne no longer with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirms Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne is no longer with the agency. The…
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People in Santa Cruz County preparing for weather-related issues
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies on the Central Coast and people are preparing for weather-related issues to impact some…
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Oxnard man convicted of killing Salinas man in 2021 shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 26-year-old Oxnard man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nelson Sanchez in Salinas…
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Watsonville Holiday tree lighting event canceled due to potential for rain
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville announced its Holiday Lights in the Plaza tree lighting event has been canceled. The city…
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Hollister Police to bolster resources at Hollister High School
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Police in Hollister will be increasing their presence at Hollister High School as a precaution after threatening message…
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Five-year-old boy dies after being stabbed by his twin brother, no criminal charges will be filed
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that a five-year-old boy has died after he was allegedly stabbed by his…
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San Lorenzo Valley Water District replacing surface water pipeline destroyed by CZU Fires
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that they will be replacing the Peavine raw…
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PG&E rate hike of nearly 13% approved by CPUC in unanimous vote
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Gas and Electric customers will be seeing an increase in their next utility bills starting on Jan. 1, 2024. The…
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County of Monterey Health Department awarded over $250,000 in traffic and safety grant
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The County of Monterey’s Public Health Bureau announced that they have received over a $250,000…
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Watsonville Police identifies mother-daughter duo who reportedly stole over $100,000 from a jewelry store
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Watsonville Police identified two woman who allegedly robbed $100,000 from a jewelry store in…
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David DePape convicted on charges from attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband
BY KTVU STAFF SAN FRANCISCO – A jury has convicted the man who broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband with a…
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Pro-Palestine protesters shut down Bay Bridge during APEC Summit
By KTVU Staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- Pro-Palestine protesters shut down the Bay Bridge on Thursday morning, tying up traffic during the morning…
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The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources say
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners,…
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King City Police Department receives funds from California Office of Traffic Safety
KING CITY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Just like Salinas and Santa Cruz, King City Police is receiving a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety…
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County of Monterey to test new emergency alert software and system starting on Nov. 27
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced they will be testing their new emergency alert system starting on Nov. 27. The…
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Businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea preparing for the rain and strong winds
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain and heavy winds are expected to arrive on the Monterey Peninsula on Wednesday and later this…
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Draymond Green suspended five games by the NBA
SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- The NBA announced that Draymond Green has been given a five-game suspension according to multiple league sources. Green was…
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Father and son arrested on illegal firearms charges
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police announced that a father and son were arrested after they both had illegal weapons in their possession.…
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park closed on Wednesday due to heavy winds
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California State Parks announced that Big Basin Redwoods State Park will be closed on Wednesday due to…
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Salinas City Council decides to not change cannabis ordinance
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas cannabis ordinance won’t see any changes after all. On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted…
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Farmers in Chualar getting geared up for winter storms
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmers who work in Chualar are already preparing for the rain that is expected tomorrow.…
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Watsonville City Council pause virtual public comments from meeting due to hate speech
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, the Watsonville City Council announced that they will be discontinuing public comment via Zoom…
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Five suspects arrested for strong-armed robbery in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that five suspects were arrested for a strong-armed robbery incident that took place on Monday…
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House passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
Originally Published: 14 NOV 23 13:54 ET Updated: 14 NOV 23 17:51 ET By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The House…
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Doctor runs Monterey Bay Half Marathon with runners whose lives he saved year prior
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As runners took on the 2023 Monterey Bay Half Marathon, it also marked a comeback for two runners who underwent a…
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Greenfield Police warning community about kidnapping scam calls
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police have received several reports of phone scams where callers falsely claim they have kidnapped a…
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License plate readers help Watsonville Police track down stolen vehicle
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Watsonville Police successfully located a vehicle with the help of their newly installed Flock Safety…
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Hazel Hawkins and Anthem Blue Cross extends contract
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV- On Monday afternoon, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced a new two-year contract extension with Anthem Blue Cross.…
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Rountree Detention Center inmates graduate from Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said two inmates graduated from the Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program…
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Turkey prices drop nationally, but local shoppers grappling with increased prices for side dish essentials
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Thanksgiving is in less than 10 days away and some people in South Salinas have started buying their groceries for the…
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Boulder Creek area prepares for more outages as rain approaches Central Coast
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is getting ready for rain in an area that has already seen its fair share of outages in recent…
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Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…
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Massive fire that closed Interstate 10 in Los Angeles was set intentionally, governor says
(CNN) By Melissa Alonso, Matt Phillips, Elizabeth Wolfe and Taylor Romine — The massive fire that forced the indefinite closure of Interstate 10,…
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Prescribed burn underway at Henry Coe State Park through December 21
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Smoke will be visible over the next month from Henry W. Coe State Park because of a prescribed burn in the…
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Friday night doubleheader kicks off first round of CCS Football Playoffs
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – On the first night of the CCS Playoffs, Rabobank Stadium hosted not one but two games featuring local high school football…
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62-year-old Los Gatos man dead in vehicle vs motorcycle crash on Highway 1 at Dimeo Lane
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a 62-year-old man from Los Gatos has died after being involved in a…
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Prescribed burn scheduled in San Vicente Redwoods
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE CZU announced a prescribed burn is scheduled in the San Vicente Redwoods area on Sunday. The burn is…
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Families continue to remember loved ones at Peace and Unity March in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 30th Watsonville Peace and Unity March took place on Sunday afternoon at Romo Park. The community event which…
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The sun was shining at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over 9,000 runners took to the streets of Monterey as the Monterey Bay Half Marathon took place on Sunday morning. The…
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49ers dominate Jaguars 34-3 to end a 3-game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders again
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are Super Bowl contenders once again. All they needed was a…
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Salinas PD looking for two suspects who are allegedly stealing rent money from multiple apartment complexes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they are looking for two suspects who have allegedly stole thousands of dollars in rent money…
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Warning signs in local trees as storms brew on Central Coast
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): This past winter season there were a lot of trees down because of the storms, we’re checking in with Cal Fire &…
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Marina Fire contains structure fire and rescue pet rabbit
MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina officials are looking into an apartment fire that left three people without a home and the rescue of one pet rabbit.…
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Be Mindful – Local veteran shares struggles with PTSD
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At KION we are committed to helping people address mental health issues and direct you to local resources. In our first…
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Orlando Johnson, former Palma High School and UCSB basketball standout, returns to UCSB as member of ESPN+ broadcast team
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Orlando Johnson is back at UC-Santa Barbara, but this time performing off the court as a member of the ESPN+…
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