Farmworkers hold vigil in Salinas for undocumented immigrants
SALINAS Calif. (KION) Farmworkers held a candlelight vigil in Salinas on Wednesday to call for the legalization of millions of undocumented…
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Salinas Mayor announces run for Monterey County Supervisor
Supervisor John Phillips announced on Wednesday that he is not running for another term as Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 2022. Instead,…
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Who’s enforcing the statewide mask mandate?
A statewide mask mandate has returned to California, regardless of vaccination status.…
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Pacific Grove Police introduce their Elf on a Shelf
Meet Elfficer Buddy who is back from the North Pole to help spread the holiday spirit, according to Pacific Grove Police Department.…
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The California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting scholarship applications
The California Rodeo Salinas is offering four scholarship opportunities in 2022 ranging from $2,500 and $5,000.…
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Highway 1 reopens on Big Sur Coast after repairs
Highway 1 remains closed from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn in Monterey County after reeving 12 inches of rain in…
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A look at the damage from the rain storm
After receiving 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, many parts of the Central Coast are still recovering from the rain storm on Monday.…
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Sheriff: Convicted felon caught with a gun and drugs in Seaside
Monterey County Sheriff’s Property Crime Unit and MADCAT arrested two wanted suspects involved in drug sells.…
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River Road residents react to storm aftermath
People living near River Road in Salinas and the Dolan Fire Burn Scar faced the possibility of potential debris…
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Santa Cruz cleans up following Atmospheric River aftermath
Most watches and warnings have been lifted, with the exception of a high surf advisory that remained in effect until Wednesday…
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Cafe Carmel sells pies for the holiday, happy to have the Christmas cheer back
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) Things are feeling very different this Christmas compared to last year. Cafe Carmel along Ocean Avenue is selling…
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A day in the life of a USPS mail carrier
The holidays are a busy time for the U.S. Postal Service. From Christmas cards to packages, mail carriers make hundreds of deliveries every…
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Benchlands homeless camp floods in Santa Cruz
Heavy rain flooded a homeless camp in Santa Cruz on Monday. People were in a couple feet of water to save their possessions, according to one local…
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Golden State Warrior’s Stephen Curry makes history
Santa Cruz Warriors player Stephen Curry breaks Ray Allen’s career 3-point record.…
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Un accidente de coche se convierte en una investigación de homicidio, según la Policía de Salinas
La policía de Salinas dijo que están investigando un homicidio que fue reportado originalmente como una choque de tránsito en Nacional Court y…
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Lightning takes down eight power poles in Monterey
A lightning strike blew-out a transformer along del Monte Boulevard near the Cheveron gas station, according to Monterey…
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Post-shower snow in Monterey County, hail in Santa Cruz County
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) After heavy rains and strong winds hit the Central Coast on Monday, snow and hale were part of the forecast in parts…
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Salinas children go shopping thanks to donations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Children is Salinas will have a nice Christmas thanks to the Salinas Chamber of Commerce. Over the weekend, children lined up…
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Monterey County lifts debris flow evacuation warning
Monterey County lifted the debris flow evacuation warning as of 2 p.m. on…
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Santa Cruz County lifts evacuation warnings
For residents in low-lying areas like Felton Grove and Paradise Park, the county suggested they be ready to evacuate if needed and those might need…
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How to check if your area is being evacuated
To see if you are being evacuated, use the map below by typing in your address. If you place of residence lies in a red zone, you are currently being…
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Ice Cream Grade closed, large boulder on the road
Cal Fire CZU closed Ice Cream Grade in both directions as a large boulder fell into the middle of the road.…
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California reinstates indoor mask mandate
Everyone in California, regardless of vaccination status will be required to wear a mask indoors. …
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Scotts Valley Police Help Homeless Man
Officers dug into their own pockets, purchased two pairs of socks and a pair of shoes for…
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Celebrities for 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am announced
Celebrity competitors at the 2022 edition of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am are slowly being unveiled via social…
Continue ReadingSalinas Fire Department responds to large structure fire
SALINAS Calif. (KION) The Salinas Fire Department said they were on their way to a vehicular accident when they spotted a burning structure on 91…
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PG&E prepares for upcoming storm
Thousands of PG&E crew members are on standby due to the potential widespread outages an expected storm can bring over the…
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Firearms found in a car blocking a roadway in Salinas
After searching the vehicle, alcoholic containers and a firearm with no serial numbers on it were also found according to the Sheriff’s office.…
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Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer and guitarist, dead at 78
By Sandra Gonzalez and Chloe Melas, CNN Michael Nesmith, a singer and guitarist for the hit group the Monkees, died Friday. He was 78. Micky Dolenz,…
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Winter performance by Salinas youth with Salinas Pal program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Parents held their cell phones as they proudly watched children with the Salinas Police Activities League perform at the…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Monterey Bay Aquarium found a deep-sea fish
They’re an elusive species that lives 2,600 feet under the ocean. The deep-sea fish has a transparent head with tubular…
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Hartnell College rallies after Men’s, Women’s Soccer, Cross Country wins
The Hartnell Women’s Soccer team won their first-ever state championship title on Sunday, and the Men’s Soccer team took second in the state. The…
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Shopping safety after multiple Central Coast stores are burglarized
Busy shopping centers and arms full of shopping bags can often be a target for robbers, especially during the chaos of holiday…
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King City received $2 million grant for a new downtown plaza
The design was developed through several public workshops, meetings, and activities, according to the…
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A constant game of animal crossing: Roadkill and wildlife collisions on the central coast
Central coast residents are no strangers to long commutes and busy roadways. Paired with the variety of wildlife species that also reside within the…
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Morgan Hill is experiencing power Outages
The company says they are currently assessing the cause and expect the power to be back by 6…
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Salinas city council approves license plate reader cameras
New cameras in Salinas designed to help fight crime in the city will soon be up and running. Salinas City Council has approved the use of Automated…
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What’s all the stink about in Watsonville?
Santa Cruz County Environmental Health says they’ve found the source of a foul odor spreading through parts of the…
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Suspect arrested in connection to Capitola Target shooting investigation
A suspect attempted to rob a retail store with a fire arm on 1800 block of 41st Avenue Monday night, according to Capitola…
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CHP: One dead after car accident on Highway 129
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a car accident that happened on 74 Riverside on Highway 129 in Santa Cruz County, according…
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Homeowners rally against vacation rental enforcement
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing a program to enforce existing laws for short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated areas,…
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Monterey County employee dies in crash on Laureles Grade Road in Carmel Valley
Monterey County employee died driving over the guardrail near Southview Lane and Laureles Grade in Carmel Valley Monday…
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World War II combat-medic lives to share his Pearl Harbor story
World War II veteran lives here on the Central Coast to tell the next generation what he saw that day.…
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Police arrest suspect threatening students at San Benito High School
Hollister Police arrested 14-year-old San Benito High School student accused of threatening other students through social media.…
Continue Reading Two of three suspects arrested after Salinas neighbor reports car being stolen
Salinas Police arrested two of three suspects involved in Sunday morning’s car chase.…
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Greenfield Police connect a series of violent crimes from South Monterey County
Police departments in South Monterey County are working together after a series of violent crimes in Greenfield, Soledad, and King City Friday…
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Scheduled water shut off in Seaside
The city of Seaside said they will be shutting down the water between on Kimball Ave. from Modoc St. to Lorenzo Ct. and between Hilby Ave. and Plumas…
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Three arrested for Greenfield armed carjacking
Three people, including two juveniles, have been booked for various charges related to an armed carjacking Friday night, according to Greenfield…
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VIDEO: Salinas firefighters rescue person down an embankment
Salinas firefighters have rescued a person found unresponsive at the base of a steep embankment. Crews said they responded Saturday to a medical…
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Multiple people arrested on drug-related charges
A Moss Landing fisherman has been arrested, along with two other people, on drug and gun-related…
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