Suspect still wanted for shooting at Salinas Halloween house party that injured seven
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE November 2, 5:09 PM: It has been two days since gunfire erupted in the backyard of a Chaparral Street home and…
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Families visit Garden of Memories cemetery for el Dia de los Muertos
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Garden of Memories cemetery in Salinas was filled with flowers as people sat next to the headstone of their loved ones…
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Local college students react to rise in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic language
MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Israel-Hamas war continues to cause ripples nationwide. Across the country, college campuses are seeing…
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Two suspects arrested after shutdown of Highway 101 north of John Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that they shut down both lanes on Northbound Highway 101 just north of John Street…
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After losing home to CZU Fire, family has to rebuild again after losing relocation home to fire
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON NOV 2, 2023 AT 3:50 PM- A family has to restart their life yet again after losing their Boulder Creek home…
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House passes $14.3 billion in Israel aid, setting up showdown with Senate
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 12:18 ET Updated: 02 NOV 23 17:57 ET By Clare Foran and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The House…
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UC Santa Cruz region to receive $18.1 million for education to career pipelines
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced that four California regions were selected to receive a part of $72.5 million to create…
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Flower vendors and bakeries getting ready for Dia De Los Muertos celebrations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Families throughout the Central Coast are getting ready to honor their loved ones for Day of the Dead. Flower vendors and…
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Deadline to apply to be a part of Community Climate Coalition is November 15
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, the County of Monterey’s Sustainability program was awarded a $300,000 Climate Communities…
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Monterey fisherman concerned over livelihood after Dungeness crab season delayed again
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday that Dungeness crab season has been temporarily paused…
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Tense Halloween night leaves community members in Salinas feeling concerned
Ana Torrea, KION SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – New disturbing details about a shooting that happened in a North Salinas neighborhood. Seven people were…
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Marina man and Salinas man identified as the two killed in Blanco Road wrong-way crash
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At least two are dead after a deadly crash just outside Salinas late Tuesday night. CHP said that it happened around 11:53…
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Seaside community celebrates Halloween at annual “Halloween Bonanza” event
Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center was packed with hundreds of people for the annual “Halloween Bonanza” event. “This is a perfect opportunity to…
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14-year-old stabbed in Monte Bella Park area, Salinas Police looking for suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police are looking for the suspect in connection to a stabbing investigation at Monte Bella Park on Halloween…
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Scotts Valley boy dresses up as Safeway employee for Halloween
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Occupational costumes are nothing out of the ordinary for children on Halloween whether it’s nurses, army people, or…
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Santa Cruz County gets help strengthening Medi-Cal to make health care more affordable
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom announced that the California Department of Health Care Services is investing $144 million in…
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Santa Cruz Police working to keep community safe during Halloween festivities
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Halloween festivities are getting underway. Downtown Santa Cruz is expected to see a lot of foot traffic. On Tuesday…
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Human remains stuffed in a suitcase found in Lake Merritt
By Henry Lee and KTVU staff OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV)- Human remains stuffed in a suitcase were found in Lake Merritt Tuesday morning, the Oakland…
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Salinas ranked 7th most expensive U.S. city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is not a secret that the Golden State is known for its great weather, good food and quality of life… And how…
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Illegal fireworks, cocaine and firearms recovered from an Aptos home
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team said they confiscated several firearms, illegal drugs, and firearms during a search…
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Two structures destroyed in Quarry Fire, 25 percent containment
AROMAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 31, 2023 AT 12:04 PM- CAL FIRE confirmed that two private residences were destroyed in the Quarry Fire in…
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49ers trade for Commanders Pro Bowl defensive end Chase Young
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- With the trade deadline ending at 1 p.m. today the San Francisco 49ers took the chance to trade for a difference maker…
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Gilroy Police looking for male suspect who accused of stealing $1000 in sunglasses
Gilroy, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police is looking for a male suspect who allegedly stole multiple sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut Store. Officers say…
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Riders thrilled about MST service returning to Gilroy
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 30, 2023 AT 6:33 PM- The Monterey-Salinas Transit officially restarted bus service to Gilroy on Monday…
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Marina Police warning families to check candy packaging when kids are out trick or treating
Ana Torrea, KION MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas man is in jail after being caught with dozens of marijuana edibles that look just like Halloween…
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Biden is trying a new path to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who could benefit
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration is making another attempt to create a new student loan forgiveness program and…
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‘A Million Miles away’: From farmworker to NASA astronaut
BY LaMonica Peters and KTVU staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jose Hernandez is known as the first former migrant worker to fly in space as an…
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San Jose police arrest 15-year-old after hit-and-run kills pregnant mom, baby
Written by KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose police on Monday said they’ve arrested a 15-year-old following a hit-and-run in a stolen…
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Man arrested on DUI charges after he crashes van into palm trees in front of police station
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have arrested a male suspect on DUI charges after he crashed into three palm trees in front of police…
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The Death Dilemma Inside the Monterey County Jail: Concerns Over Wellpath’s Medical Services
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – After six deaths at the Monterey County Jail this year, one as late as October has raised serious questions about…
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GM halting driverless car service nationwide after California ban
New York (CNN) — General Motors announced Thursday that it is putting the brakes on its driverless cars, halting a service that provides…
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Salinas clinches Gabilan Division title with 34-14 win over Palma
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In one of the most highly anticipated high school football matchups of the season, Palma hosted Salinas at Rabobank Stadium.…
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Hurricane Otis death toll climbs to 43 in Mexico
(CNN) — At least 43 people have died after powerful Hurricane Otis tore through southern Mexico’s Guerrero state as a devastating Category 5…
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Salinas Police warn of ransom phone scams claiming fake family kidnappings
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas Police are warning residents that over the past two days, they have received two cases relating to extortion that…
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Man wanted for armed robbery of Prunedale jewelry store, deputies say
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help looking for a man who robbed a jewelry store armed with a…
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‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead after apparent drowning, TMZ reports
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Several Los Angeles news stations are attributing TMZ in a report that ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry died Saturday of…
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California joins multi-state coalition supporting health care for immigrant families
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Saturday that he is working alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James to lead a…
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Joe Thornton announces retirement; Played 15 seasons with San Jose Sharks
SAN JOSE — Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the game’s top playmakers. The…
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California will require 30 minute recess for all grades through 8th
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 291 into law, requiring all schools from grades Kindergarten through 8th to…
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Nearly $3 million given to help keep Central Coast transit clean
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KON-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that he approved $192 million in funds for 136 transportation projects to…
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Surfboard stealing outlaw Otter 841 is in fact a mother, USFWS confirms
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – It is official! Everyone’s favorite surfboard pirate has given birth to a pup, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
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Monterey to open first shelter for homeless women and families with children
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A first-of-its-kind shelter for the City of Monterey will be opening in early November. With the goal of transitioning…
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DD’s Discount Store deadly stabbing suspect pleads not guilty
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 27, 2023: The man accused of killing another man outside DD’s Discount Store in Salinas Sunday pled not…
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49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol and will start against the Bengals
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy cleared the final step of concussion…
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Families in Kents Court in Pajaro return home after flooding repairs
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – Progress is being made in Pajaro after tenants at Kents Court finally moved back in. It has been a long journey for those…
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Increased weekend fire risk puts some people in the Santa Cruz Mountains on edge
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some concerns in the Santa Cruz Mountains because of that red flag warning lasting through the weekend. A breeze…
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Suspect in Maine mass shootings is dead, three sources say
From CNN’s John Miller, Evan Perez and Josh Campbell Robert Card, the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting is dead from an apparent…
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From cell to salary: Job and resource fair offered for incarcerated Monterey County inmates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, some incarcerated inmates had the chance to learn about jobs and gain resources to help them integrate back…
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PVUSD Migrant & Seasonal Head Start program helping farm working families with child development
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Migrant & Seasonal Head Start program at Pajaro Valley Unified School District has helped agriculture families…
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Inmate suspected in prison attack on Kristin Smart’s killer previously murdered ‘I-5 Strangler’
COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — A California inmate accused of attacking Paul Flores this summer, shortly after Flores reported to prison to serve his…
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