People displaced by levee breach in Pajaro return home months later
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- People in Kents Court can now return home after being forced out when the Pajaro River levee breached during the 2023…
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Tree work on southbound Highway 101 at Cannon Road will result in lane closure starting on Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- You might need some extra time on your commute if you are driving southbound on Highway 101 from San Benito…
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Hollister Police investigating drive-by shots fired
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said a drive-by on Thursday resulted in no injuries. The shots fired incident was on the 1300 block of…
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Study: California population drain is real; State is “hemorrhaging” residents to other states
The narrative of California residents and businesses fleeing the Golden State in large numbers, which had been debunked by more than…
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Central Coast’s spookiest locations
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The ghosts and ghouls come out at night, especially in October. We’ve compiled a list of the spookiest places you…
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Capitola receives state funding for Community Center renovation project
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Capitola received $1 million in state funding to help fund in the Community Center renovation project.…
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Watsonville City Council recognizes South County Triage group for helping people in times of need
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- From COVID-19 pandemic to the devastating winter storms, The City of Watsonville formally recognized a community…
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City of Salinas cleans up Carr Lake encampment area, people still looking for permanent housing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Safety concerns are one of the reasons Salinas Public Works and police are teaming up to clear out the Carr Lake homeless…
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City of Salinas receives report addressing rent stabilization and tenant protection
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is looking to tackle current housing issues in the community. On Tuesday night, council received a…
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Sign repairs will force lane closures on Highway 1 and Highway 218 on Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are driving on the Monterey Peninsula this weekend, you will see some lane closures on Saturday for sign…
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Rep. Mike Johnson voted new House speaker
By CNN’s Clare Foran, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson (CNN)- House Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson as the new speaker – a major moment…
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Fatal crash north of Soquel kills one
UPDATE: October 25th, 8:07 AM- More information has come out on the fatal crash that killed one person north of Soquel. According to CHP Santa Cruz,…
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Monterey County Board of Supervisors vote to not take action on resolution to condemn attacks on Israel
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Oct. 24, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.- The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to take no action on a…
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Castroville man sentenced to 25 years in prison for committing sex acts upon a minor
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said a 37-year-old will spend the next 25 years in state prison.…
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Families of 34 killed in Conception dive boat disaster sue Coast Guard
Family members of the 34 people who died in the Conception dive boat fire off the coast of Santa Cruz Island have filed a lawsuit against the U.S.…
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Man arrested in Scotts Valley for possession of drugs and a ghost gun
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 38-year-old man who was found to have a ghost gun and four…
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Deputies searching for missing at-risk teen last seen in Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says they are searching for a missing at-risk teen last seen in…
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Warriors start regular season with home game against Suns
SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors start the 2023-24 NBA regular season Tuesday evening by hosting the Phoenix Suns in San…
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Four years after fire engulfed California scuba dive boat killing 34 people, captain’s trial begins
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — By the time the scuba dive boat sank off the Southern California coast after catching fire,…
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Bob Melvin to become next Giants manager; MLB sources
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is certainly looking like Bob Melvin will be coming home. According to Andrew Bagglery of The Athletic, the San…
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Hollister Police asking for information in shooting death of father
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON NOV. 1, 2023 AT 1:08 PM- Hollister Police have released the name of the man killed in a shooting on Oct. 23 on…
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Capitola Bank robbery suspect arrested near Half Moon Bay
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman is in jail in connection to a bank robbery at the Comerica Bank in Capitola. Capitola Police said the woman is…
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King City man killed in crash along Highway 198 identified
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE 4:36 PM 10/23/23: The Monterey County Coroner’s office has identified the King City man killed in a crash…
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Salinas man killed in crash along South Main Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Investigators have identified the Salinas man killed in a crash along South Main Street and Romie Lane on Saturday…
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Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run, police looking for two suspects involved
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said a male adult is expected to survive after he was hit and dragged by a pickup truck on Sunday…
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San Juan Bautista City Council approves crime-fighting cameras across the city
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) – Crime-fighting cameras are going up in the city of San Juan Bautista. City leaders said it’s a step in the right…
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Lobos hand Panthers first loss of the season
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Saturday’s rivalry showdown between Monterey Peninsula and Hartnell provided quite the shakeup to the American – Golden…
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Army Ranger honors fallen Salinas soldier with Trek to Tribute
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – U.S. Army Ranger Shawn Patterson honored two of his fellow soldiers with a Trek to Tribute on Sunday afternoon. Patterson…
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High School Football: Week 9
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As the high school football season enters the final stretch, several teams are now eyeing a division title and a playoff…
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Man wanted for assaulting Marina Officer with a deadly weapon arrested after chase in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, Salinas Police said a chase that started out of city limits ended near the intersection of East Romie Lane and…
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Procession held for retired Hollister Fire Engineer Dave Young
HOLLISTER, CA. – Retired Hollister fire engineer Dave Young passed away last week. He devoted twenty years to serving and protecting the Hollister…
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Pacific Grove man arrested after he was allegedly caught riding a stolen motorcycle
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police have arrested a 35-year-old Pacific Grove man after he was reportedly caught riding a stolen motorcycle on…
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Modesto woman arrested on suspicion of DUI after driving wrong way on Rio Del Mar Blvd off-ramp
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol have arrested a 35-year-old Modesto woman who was driving the wrong way while intoxicated on…
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One arrested, two suspects outstanding after alleged charity scam took place in front of Target
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Capitola Police have arrested a 23-year-old male and are looking for two other suspects after they were involved in an…
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Munras Avenue offramps to be closed for culvert work starting on Oct. 24
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that the Munras Avenue offramps on Highway 1 will be closed for two days as crews will be working to line…
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California gets official state bat
The Golden State is known for its cool waves, sunny summers, and scenic roads. Add bats to that equation because California just adopted one as a…
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Watch Video: 49ers visit Monterey High School freshman awaiting heart transplant
PALO ALTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- A group of players on the San Francisco 49ers brought a big smile and a few happy tears to a Monterey High…
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Former MLB pitcher arrested in 2021 murder of his father-in-law, authorities say
A former Major League Baseball pitcher was arrested Friday in the 2021 shooting that left his father-in-law dead and his mother-in-law hospitalized…
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Salinas Police make arrest in 10-year cold case homicide at Closter Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they made an arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred at Closter Park on July 2, 2013.…
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Rallies held in Santa Cruz County to show solidarity with Palestine
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two rallies were held in Santa Cruz County to show solidarity with the people of Palestine. One in…
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Revival of once-abundant Olympia oyster population could help fight effects of climate change
Originally Published: 20 OCT 23 16:17 ET By ELIZABETH COOK, MOLLY MCCREA Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO…
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Federal judge strikes down decades-old California ban on assault weapons
Originally Published: 20 OCT 23 00:57 ET By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has overturned a decades-old California law banning assault…
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Logjam on Big Sur River near Fernwood being removed
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that they have started this week to remove a logjam from the Big Sur River along Highway 1 in Big…
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Body found in Santa Cruz over 40 years ago identified
SACRAMENTO — An important link between the California Department of Justice and a genealogy lab dedicated to law enforcement investigations helped…
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Salinas Police looking for woman last heard from nearly a month ago
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for a missing woman last heard from on Sept. 28, 2023. Marcia Pnacek is believed to…
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BackYardFooty Charity Foundation announces winter clothing drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Footy’s Got You, the charity foundation of BackYardFooty, announced Thursday its plans for a yearly winter clothing drive.…
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State Parks collecting feedback on climate-resilient Seacliff and New Brighton State Beaches
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- California State Parks is looking for public input on the future of Seacliff and New Brighton State Beaches. The…
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Surfer talks about surfing during sneaker waves, recommends beginners stay away
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) – It’s the second day with beach alerts in place for the Central Coast. Surfers are still riding the dangerous waves in Carmel.…
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Santa Cruz Police to implement safety enhancement zone for Halloween
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Santa Cruz Police Department announced they will have a safety enhancement zone in the Downtown…
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19-year-old Salinas motorcyclist killed in crash identified, mother says he was a “high achiever”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that a 19-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on West Market Street on…
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