Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, and it’s celebrating its 20th anniversary
Courtesy: MGN New York (CNN) — The Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back, again. Starbucks said Wednesday that the signature…
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A 7-year-old boy and his relatives are among the dozens killed in the Maui wildfires. Here’s what we know about some of the 115 lives lost
Franklin ‘Frankie’ Trejos and his roommate’s dog, Sam, are seen in an undated picture. (CNN) — The apocalyptic wildfires that raced across…
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It may be time to break out the masks against Covid, some experts say
Courtesy: MGN (CNN) — If you’re at high risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, it’s time to dust off those N95 masks and place…
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GM’s Cruise slashed fleet of robotaxis by 50% in San Francisco after collisions
A Cruise autonomous taxi is seen here in San Francisco, California, on August 10. (CNN) — California authorities have asked General Motors to…
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Southbound Highway 101 Camp Roberts Rest Area has reopened
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Drivers driving on Southbound Highway 101 will see some improvements to the Camp Roberts Rest Area. The rest area…
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Public access restored to Manresa Uplands State Beach after seven years
LA SELVA BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks announced Tuesday that storm damages to the stairs at Manresa Uplands State Beach…
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Salinas man faces 18 years for stabbing family members with screwdriver on Halloween
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a 51-year-old Salinas man pled no contest to an attempted…
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Community Human Services to hand out free Narcan kits at West End Celebration
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Community Human Services will be handing out over 400 free Narcan kits at the West End Celebration on Saturday and…
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Registered sex offender arrested for allegedly sending “illicit texts” to Monterey juvenile
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested a convicted sex offender on Friday after he allegedly sent illicit text messages to a…
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Salinas McDonald’s manager recognized as top one percent of restaurant managers in the world
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local fast food chain manager was recognized as the top in her field with a global award Tuesday. Iris Loaeza has been…
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Hollister plans to install 15 flock safety cameras in an area of about 1 square mile
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — Hollister City Council is moving forward with the installation of gunshot detection and license plate reading technology…
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New park coming to southern Santa Cruz County
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday morning, The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a purchase agreement that will…
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Garage fire contained in Bonny Doon
BONNY DOON, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County Fire sent several units to a garage fire at 105 Country Estates Terrace on Tuesday morning. The call…
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Hollister community in shock after mailbox explosion
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): A mailbox got damaged to pieces because of an explosion this past weekend in…
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National Cinema Day returns on August 27 with $4 movies
After success last year, National Movie Day is returning on Sunday for many movie theaters. Most theaters across the country will be offering $4…
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Caltrans to conduct daytime traffic control on Soquel Avenue as part of Highway 1 Project
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUG. 22, 2023 AT 5:45 PM- Construction continues on the Highway 1 Auxiliary Project and there will be…
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Two teen gang members arrested in two separate gun-related crimes in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said their efforts to increase patrols focused on gang activity resulted in two teen arrests over…
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35-year-old man identified in homicide near Carr Lake
A man suffering from a single gunshot wound was found dead in a homeless encampment Saturday…
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Most exclusive car event in the world held in Carmel Valley
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. – The 20th edition of the world’s most exclusive and expensive automotive event, known among insiders simply as “The…
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Deputies confirm remains found at Castle Rock park confirmed to be missing Saratoga teen
UPDATE, AUGUST 22, 10:17 a.m.- The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner confirmed Tuesday that the remains found at Castle Rock were those of a…
Continue Reading‘As long as it takes’: Biden vows support for fire-ravaged Maui as search efforts continue
By Kevin Liptak, Nikki Carvajal and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden arrived in fire-ravaged Maui on Monday to witness the…
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One person dead in solo car collision
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE AUGST 21, 2023 9:49 A.M.: More information on the fatal crash has been released by Santa Cruz CHP. According to…
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Law enforcement agencies dealt with hundreds of traffic violations during Car Week
Monterey, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Car Week is over and it was a busy week for multiple central coast law enforcement agencies, including the CHP.If…
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Woman arrested in connection to multiple Monterey County burglaries
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to multiple burglaries in Monterey County, including the Del…
Continue ReadingLong Covid symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer, new study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic, before there were vaccines, continued to be at higher risk for a…
Continue ReadingHilary moves through western US with historic amount of rainfall
By Nouran Salahieh, Joe Sutton, Rob Shackelford, Lauren Mascarenhas and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Hilary has triggered flooding, heavy rains and…
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Exotic car and bus involved in Car Week accident on Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Sunday, the California Highway Patrol – Monterey said a collision occurred between an exotic car and a bus…
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Man arrested on ghost gun and child endangerment charges in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday night, Seaside Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Gruber for allegedly having a loaded ghost gun in his car…
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Single-vehicle crash sends two people to a local hospital
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU says that two passengers were transferred to a local hospital after they were involved in a single-vehicle…
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Corkscrew Hillclimb closes out Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day marked the end of a busy Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. For the…
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1937 Mercedes-Benz Roadster wins Best in Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the fifth straight year, a car built in the 1930’s took home one of automotive’s most cherished trophies. A 1937…
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Hollister Police investigating a shooting that injured an adult male
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police is investigating a shooting that injured an adult man on Saturday night. Officers said that the…
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5.1 earthquake shakes Southern California
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has shaken most of Southern California, according to the United States Geological…
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Puffin chick put on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced a new feathery friend has joined their puffin flock. This little bundle of fluff was…
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Competition heating up at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As temperatures rose on day three of the 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, the competition continued to heat up.…
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Possible male suspect wanted in attempted murder hit-and-run in Salinas
Salinas Police say they’re looking for a suspect wanted in an attempted murder hit-and-run, that occurred Saturday…
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Concours d’Lemons: When life gives you lemons you make a car show
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Depending on who you are, either you love or despise Monterey Car Week. The roads are clogged up, people are driving fast…
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Soledad has grand opening for city’s first inclusive park
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 3:49 PM: A long-awaited project for the City of Soledad finally opened to all Saturday. The…
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CHP: Man arrested after driving Lamborghini 100+ miles per hour in the wrong direction
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – CHP Monterey said its dispatch received multiple calls of exotic-type vehicles driving recklessly in the Carmel Highlands…
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Famous meme dog dead at 12 after battle with cancer
The world lost a beloved pet Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. Balltze, the viral Shiba Inu, rose to fame in 2017 after taking an awkward…
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Hilary downgraded to Category 2 hurricane as Mexico and California brace for catastrophic impact
BY IGNACIO MARTINEZ AND JULIE WATSONUpdated 2:41 PM PDT, August 19, 2023Share CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary headed…
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Man unknowingly texts Monterey Police Officer that he has a loaded gun in public: police
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested a man Thursday after he unknowingly texted one of their officers that he had a firearm…
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Move-in day for CSUMB students brings hope for a brighter future, and fear of student debt
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Today is California State University, Monterey Bay big move in day for students.…
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South Korean reality show films in Marina, showcasing Korean American community
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TVT)- A popular South Korean reality TV show just wrapped up filming in Marina. It’s one of the country’s most watched shows.…
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Santa Cruz Police warns of heavy traffic congestion due to unsanctioned biking event
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police is warning people in the city about the potential for heavy traffic as a result of an unsanctioned…
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Classic cars and community – the annual Pacific Grove Rotary Concourse Auto Rally
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s a busy weekend on the central coast with students moving in while also thousands of people are coming to the…
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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley undergoes successful surgery after bladder tumor diagnosis
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz has provided a health update for Mayor Fred Keeley. On Friday, he underwent successful surgery…
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Hawaii delayed diverting water that could have helped Maui wildfires, letters allege
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 16:21 ET Updated: 18 AUG 23 17:54 ET By Isabelle Chapman and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — A state agency delayed a…
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This hunk of metal that used to be a Ferrari just sold for nearly $2 million at Monterey Car Week
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 12:47 ET Updated: 18 AUG 23 13:12 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — A hulk of dented, torn and…
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Lamborghini debuts EV concept at Monterey Car Week
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 14:03 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — The Lamborghini Lanzador is only a concept car for now, but…
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