Scotts Valley Introduces New Fire Marshal
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Scotts Valley introduced its new Fire Marshal on Wednesday. Deputy fire marshal and former firefighter…
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Santa Cruz County celebrates opening of “Whale Bridge” Hwy 1 Overcrossing
Dozens of people in the Santa Cruz area came together Wednesday for a ceremony to celebrate the whale bridge, a newly opened crossing for pedestrians…
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Grenades found in Marina destroyed by MCSO Bomb Squad
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two grenades found in Marina were destroyed by the Bomb Squad this morning. The two grenades were found near the 400 block…
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Suspect arrested for possible arson in Capitola Target fire
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A suspect was arrested after a reported arson inside of Target in Capitola Tuesday night. According to the Central Fire…
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Tsunami advisory canceled across Santa Cruz, Monterey Counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – A tsunami advisory for the state from Humboldt/Del Norte Line to Ragged Point has been canceled. According to the…
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CA State Parks advise that aircraft debris from Pacific Grove plane crash may wash ashore
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Aircraft debris may be washing ashore near Pacific Grove. According to the Pacific Grove Police Department, debris…
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Monterey County neighbors share their feelings over tsunami advisory
Mixed reactions filled Monterey County following the news of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake this week. A tsunami watch went out Tuesday night, later…
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Seaside Police in search of potential burglary suspect
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police are searching for one or multiple thieves accused of a series of burglaries. Police say work trucks are…
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Victim identified in deadly solo crash on River Road
CHAULAR, Calif. (KION-TV) – The victim in a deadly River Road crash in Chualar has been identified. According to the California Highway Patrol, the…
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Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eva McKend, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run…
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State beaches, parks reopen in Santa Cruz County after tsunami advisory lifted
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – All California State Beaches and Parks in Santa Cruz County have since reopened after the tsunami advisory was…
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Tsunami Advisory extended for Central Coast and Bay Area
(CNN/KION-TV) — The Tsunami Advisory in place across a large portion of California, including the Central Coast, has been extended. The advisory is…
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City of Salinas considers street sweeping program revisions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Salinas is considering revising some elements of its street sweeping program. A report to the city indicates…
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One person dead in Prunedale mobile home fire on Monday
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person has died in an early morning structure fire of a mobile home in Prunedale on Monday morning. North…
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Huge Pacific quake triggers tsunami alerts for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and all of the US West Coast
Originally Published: 29 JUL 25 20:03 ET Updated: 29 JUL 25 20:21 ET By Taylor Ward, Helen Regan and Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami…
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Three people dead after plane crash just offshore of Pacific Grove, victims identified
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people killed in a plane crash…
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Evacuation warning issued for parts of Moss Landing, Monterey Harbor
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) – An evacuation warning had been issued for the Moss Landing area and the Monterey Harbor District area. According to…
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10-foot tsunami waves possible in Hawaii after massive quake hits Russia’s far east
Tsunami waves reaching 10 feet possible in Northern Hawaii From CNN’s Brandon Miller The tsunami warning in effect for Hawaii says that tsunami waves…
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Child care affordability expands in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — In response to limited options for formal child care, Santa Cruz County is offering a loan program for…
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Gilroy Garlic Festival sees economic impact during its 2025 revival
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The smell of garlic once again filled the air in Gilroy this past weekend as the city’s beloved Garlic Festival made its…
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Seaside Police warn of an uptick of vehicle break-ins
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – There is a rise in vehicle break-ins in Seaside, and work trucks seem to be the prime target, according to Seaside…
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Young girls tied to series of unprovoked attacks in San Francisco
By KTVU Staff and Amber Lee SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) – A group of teenage girls is possibly tied to a series of unprovoked attacks in San…
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Carmel man arrested in wife’s murder, first court appearance
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says Donel Geisen did not enter a plea in court Tuesday. They…
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Capitola Beach Festival returns from Sept. 27-28
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Capitola Beach Festival is returning from Sept. 27 to 28 to bring fun for the whole family. This year’s theme will…
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Trailer on fire south of Carmel, threat to nearby vegetation; Cal Fire BEU
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU confirmed that a trailer is on fire between Carmel and Big Sur. They said that there is currently…
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Driver injured after crane crashes off of Highway 101 into E. Alisal Street culvert
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – One person is recovering in the hospital after careening off the highway in Salinas. It created gridlock traffic for…
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Mosquito-eating fish give-away in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is offering free mosquito-eating fish from the guppy family to county residents. These fish –…
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U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta says fight for education funds is not over
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta asked constituents to push back against President Trump, in a meeting at Seaside High School on…
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Two people killed in Santa Cruz Mountains crash, CHP investigating
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP’s Santa Cruz area office said it is investigating a crash that left two people dead Saturday evening.…
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Sushi restaurant rendered a ‘total loss’ after early morning fire in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two businesses, including a popular local sushi restaurant, were deemed total losses in an early morning fire in…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff confirms body was found related to Watsonville missing teen
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office said they have found a body near where a Watsonville teen was reported…
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Vigil held for victims of plane crash, aviation expert points to weather as possible factor
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A plane crashed late Saturday night just 200 yards off the coast of Asilomar State Beach, killing all three people…
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CAL FIRE looks back at the CZU Lightning Complex Fire five years later in library series
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A series of library events will examine the devastation and aftermath of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire five…
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Marina man arrested for stealing car on Sunday afternoon
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man from Marina was arrested on Sunday for stealing a car last seen on July 21. According to the Marina Police…
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San Jose man arrested for stealing cars in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – A man from San Jose was arrested Sunday for stealing a car and for having burglary tools in Hollister. According to the…
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Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration’s effort to obtain personal information of SNAP recipients
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of Agriculture is improperly…
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3 dead and several injured in an early-morning shooting outside a Reno casino
By Elizabeth Wolfe, John Miller, Sara Smart, CNN At least three people are dead and several others injured after a gunman opened fire early Monday…
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Judge blocks federal funding ban on Planned Parenthood locations nationwide
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Boston has widened her block on the Trump administration’s ability to enforce a provision of…
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Salinas Police investigating deadly Saturday shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirmed to KION one person was killed in a shooting Saturday. The department said it received a…
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Kids with asthma enjoyed a day camp full of activities and a graduation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Forty kids with asthma were given the opportunity to learn about their disease by getting more active at the 39th annual…
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Monterey and Santa Cruz counties set to receive millions back for public education
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Some states will soon get billions of dollars in public school funding that was previously withheld by the Trump…
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Victim identified in Carmel murder investigation
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) – The identity of the victim of a suspect murder/attempted suicide has been released. The victim was identified as…
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Rep. Lofgren speaks on new Registry Bill proposal for undocumented immigrants
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Rep. Zoe Lofgren visited Watsonville today to speak on updating an existing law to create a pathway to lawful…
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IndyCar takes to the track in Monterey County once again
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – IndyCar is back at Laguna Seca once again, and KION Sports Director Maxwell Glenn is here with a preview of the…
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Murray Street Bridge pile driving schedule announced
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – As the City of Santa Cruz continues work on their Murray Street Bridge project, a pile driving schedule has been…
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Barrios Unidos ask PVUSD for a return of their mentor programs
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A mentorship program is no more, after a decision by Pajaro Valley High School principal put a pause to a…
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BREAKING- Five Planned Parenthood of California locations close due to federal funding cuts
Five Planned Parenthood of California locations have permanently closed due to funding cuts from The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Gilroy, Santa…
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Fully engulfed mobile home with five acres of vegetation burned outside of Gonzales
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fire crews responded to a trailer fire that took place on River Road just outside of Gonzalez Thursday afternoon. The…
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Four displaced after house fire in Gilroy on Tuesday
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Four people have been displaced after a structure fire in Gilroy on Tuesday night. According to the Santa Clara County…
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Regent’s Slide excavation resumes on Highway 1
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Crews are continuing to excavate during repair work to Regent’s Slide, which was closed on Highway 1 on February…
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