Monterey County DA’s Office backs California ballot proposal to crack down on fentanyl dealers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A 2024 proposed ballot initiative in California—called Alexandra’s law—would crack down on fentanyl…
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The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says
HONOLULU (AP) — The number of people still missing following wildfires that destroyed the historic community of Lahaina a month ago has dropped to…
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Judge rejects Mark Meadows’ bid to move Georgia election interference case to federal court
A federal judge on Friday rejected former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ bid to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court, a…
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Cold Case: How Seaside is taking steps to move on from a dark past and bring closure to families
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said the murder of Rafael Wynn was one of four that took place within the city in 2014 that occurred over…
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A homecoming over 80 years in the making, bringing home a World War II hero to Seaside
Diana Ward in the same room as her uncles remains for the first time On Sunday September 10, 1944, tragedy struck as the aircraft carrying U.S. Navy…
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Salmon savers: Volunteers in Santa Cruz County seek to turn tide of declining coho populations
BY BRIAN HACKNEY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KPIX) – A tiny number of the fish that used to fill West Coast rivers are still running in the creeks.…
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5.0 earthquake hits Northern California
FALL RIVER MILLS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 5.0 earthquake has just struck near Fall River Mills in Shasta County, according to the USGS. The earthquake…
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Greenfield Police investigating overnight shooting that injured one person
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they are looking for the person(s) responsible for a shooting on the 1100 block of Chalone Drive…
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California lawmakers approve new tax for guns and ammunition to pay for school safety improvements
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for security improvements at public…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi to run for reelection for her US House seat next year
By Haley Talbot, Kristin Wilson and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 83, will run for reelection in the US House…
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Anchovy alert: Swarms of silver-striped fish take over Santa Cruz coastline
Courtesy: Santa Cruz Harbor, pictured above: aerator system deployed at AA-Dock (May 2021) SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Officials in Santa Cruz…
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Demand for at-home Covid-19 tests is high, but don’t expect a shortage anytime soon
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, demand for at-home test kits is also on the rise, but test manufacturers say they are prepared to meet customer…
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Seaside Police honor market owner for helping family cope after deadly crash outside his store
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police are honoring a local market owner after he showed extreme compassion for a family that suffered a great…
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Watsonville PD PIT team looking for volunteers for community outreach program
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Watsonville Police Department is helping people band together to curb gun violence after a string of…
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Five-district map narrowly passes in Soledad by 3-2 vote
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update – Oct. 5, 2023, 10:25 a.m.- Soledad City council voted on a resolution Wednesday night to establish procedures on…
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Seaside WWII veteran to be brought back and buried home on Sept. 11
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Navy Aviation Radioman 1st Class who was shot down in Palau during WWII is returning home after forensic analysis…
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County of Monterey offering free, pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County Of Monterey is trying to make it easier than ever for homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units to…
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“Future Focused” banners installed along city streets for Gonzales High School Class of 2023
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you see student banners across the streets of Gonzales it’s because the public works department has finished…
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More Cal Guard troops deployed to border to fight drug trafficking
By Bailey O’Carroll and Greg Lee SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Effective immediately, more California National Guard troops are being deployed to…
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‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
BY ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday…
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Highway 101 southbound on and off ramps closed for roadwork, creates “traffic nightmare”
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police said if you’re in the city and are trying to leave or enter south, good luck. “CalTrans shut down the…
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CSU Administration explains how multi-year tuition proposal could be a positive
MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- California State University broke down the possible tuition for its schools across the state. CSU reps say they still…
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Fire on southbound Highway 101 off Sala Road in Salinas extinguished
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Caltrans cameras showed heavy smoke in the area of Highway 101 off Sala Road. The fire was burning off the southbound…
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Neighboring businesses and the City of Salinas weigh in on food truck controversy
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Food truck troubles in Salinas are stirring in an East Salinas neighborhood.The food truck El Chaparrito has been stationed…
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Monterey Police, other agencies, team up to help unhoused people find help services
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): What used to be the old French Consulate in Monterey is now home to the Homeless Outreach Navigation Center. Monterey…
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San Jose water park doesn’t plan to reopen
By KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – Raging Waters San Jose, the largest water park in Northern California, has closed for the season…
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Two people rescued from burning home in Marina, one person dead
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple fire agencies responded to reports of a home burning in Marina with multiple people trapped inside. Marina Fire…
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UC Santa Cruz and CSU Monterey Bay rank in Forbes’ list of top colleges in the country
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Forbes has released their list of “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023. This list showcases the top 500 colleges in the…
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Forward progress stopped for two-acre fire burning west of Gonzales
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU says that forward progress on a fire burning west of Gonzales has been stopped. The so-called Gonzales Fire…
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Nick Bosa becomes highest-paid defensive player with $170 million extension with 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Per Adam Schefter, Nick Bosa has agreed to a 5-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal is reportedly for…
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California sea lion found with knife in face
By KTVU Staff A sea lion in Southern California is recovering after a knife had been plunged deep into its face, according to wildlife…
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Santa Cruz County hosting gun buyback event
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Chief’s Association will be hosting a gun buyback event on Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will be…
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Salinas Police looking for missing at-risk juvenile last seen in south Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are asking for help searching for a missing at-risk juvenile. Ibel Lopez, 14, was last seen on the South…
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Investigators looking into fire that broke out at San Benito County building
Karl Cooke, KION Reporter HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Investigators are looking into what caused a fire at the San Benito County building early…
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Local businesses want to push a food truck out of East Salinas neighborhood
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The owners of the food truck say they have been dealing with this for over a month and have tried to reach out to the city…
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The Rolling Stones announce release date for their new album and unveil lead single, ‘Angry’
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Rolling Stones are back, and they’ve brought a few famous friends. “Hackney Diamonds,”…
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Santa Clara County needs hundreds of homes for farmwokers
Courtesy: USDA SAN JOSE, Calif. – Years of inadequate housing and resources have plagued local farmworkers for decades as they struggle to…
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Monterey woman arrested for allegedly dealing fentanyl while out on bail
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that they arrested a woman out on bail after a probation search uncovered several illegal street…
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Salinas man sentenced to 36 years for sex trafficking and molesting a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 10:57 a.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a 29-year-old Salinas…
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One dead after vehicle versus pedestrian crash on East Alisal Street in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that a person was killed after he tried crossing north across East Alisal Street Monday night. Police…
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Salinas man sentenced to 110 years to life at CDCR for molesting two girls under 10
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was sentenced…
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Sawdust extractor catches fire at Alisal High School, forces building evacuation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire says that the fire that began in the woodshop area of Alisal High School Tuesday has been extinguished.…
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Survey says nearly half of CSUMB students are facing food insecurity
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Thousands of students at CSUMB are facing food…
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Salinas man sentenced to 28 years in prison after molesting two children
A Salinas man has been arrested as part of a child molestation…
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New interim superintendent selected for NMCUSD
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 3:57 P.m.- The North Monterey County Unified School District Board of Education has…
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Bob Barker cause of death revealed: report
By Stephanie Weaver LOS ANGELES – The cause of death for TV host Bob Barker has been confirmed, according to TMZ, who reportedly obtained his…
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Cause of dive boat fire that killed 34 in 2019, including Santa Cruz County residents, revealed
Almost three years after a deadly dive boat fire south of Santa Barbara claimed the lives of 34 people, the National Transportation Safety Board said…
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FAA lifts ground stop affecting nationwide United Airlines flights
Originally Published: 05 SEP 23 13:33 ETUpdated: 05 SEP 23 14:51 ETBy Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The FAA has lifted a ground stop affecting…
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Water main break impacts multiple surrounding streets’ water supply in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.- Watsonville Police said West Beach Street between Rodriguez Street and Main Street…
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California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up
By Allie Rasmus and Alexa Mae Asperin OAKLAND, Calif. – Ever wish you had your driver’s license on your phone? If you live in…
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