Monterey County farmworkers celebrate Mexican Independence by forming human flag
Wednesday marks the 210th anniversary of Mexican Independence, and farmworkers found a visual…
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Salinas hopes to shelter homeless through motel purchase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The City of Salinas is moving forward with a plan to try and purchase a local motel for homeless housing. In a unanimous…
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Use of robot leads to safe arrest of armed Hollister man
It was a six hour waiting game for sheriff’s deputies in Hollister, last Monday. The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office camped outside 24-year-old,…
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Monterey County allows schools to apply for waivers to hold in-person classes
Monterey County reports that as of today, the county is eligible to allow schools to apply for waivers to open…
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Three Monterey County State Parks reopening for day use
Three parks that had been closed to visitors due to the Dolan Fire are reopening for day…
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Structure fire on Hilby reportedly started by “suspicious activities”
Seaside firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hilby Avenue Monday night, and investigators believe it was started due…
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Dolan Fire crews on alert for spot fires
JOLON, Calif. (KION) The Dolan Fire continues to rage on the Central Coast and now fire officials say spot fires could be a challenge in their fight…
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CHP breaks ground on new resident post in Big Sur
The California Highway Patrol broke ground on a new Big Sur Resident Post Monday…
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Kitten injured in Carmel Fire returned to family
SPCA Monterey County rescued a cat and a injured kitten from the area around the Carmel Fire…
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Salinas police search for man accused of throwing woman to ground, punching her
The Salinas Police Department is looking for a man accused of throwing a woman to the ground and punching…
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Crews work to contain 100 acre spot fire near Dolan Fire
Officials with the Los Padres National Forest said a 100 acre spot fire broke out near the Dolan Fire over the…
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Air quality expected to worsen as we head into weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As Wildfires continue to burn on the Central Coast, meteorologists are warning about a decline in air quality as we head…
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Dolan Fire ranks fourth largest fire in Monterey County history
Dolan Fire ranks 4th largest fire in Monterey County history.…
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Political rallies hitting the Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Elections are drawing near and more people are beginning to come out and make their voices heard this upcoming election.…
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Son accused of killing father
A man is in custody after shooting and killing his father…
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Monterey police arrest man allegedly found with meth, heroin and marijuana
A Santa Cruz man was arrested in Monterey Wednesday after he was allegedly found with meth, heron and…
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Monterey County warns homeowners to avoid ash during fire cleanup process
Monterey County is preparing for Phase 1 of cleanup for properties affected by the Carmel and River…
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Woman accused of intentionally starting fires on Highway 101 arrested
The California Highway Patrol confirms that a woman has been arrested after being accused of intentionally starting…
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SPCA for Monterey County to host pet food bank events
The SPCA for Monterey County said that in addition to its bi-weekly free pet food offerings, it will be holding…
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One dog killed, another dog and two people injured in Monterey dog attack
A man has been cited after his two Mastiffs allegedly attacked two small dogs and two…
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Why real estate is experiencing a buying frenzy on the Central Coast
CARMEL, Calif. (KION)– The coronavirus has changed so many aspects of our lives, and the housing market is no different. In fact, just a quick…
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Mission San Antonio de Padua buffering defenses against Dolan Fire
JOLON, Calif. (KION) Staff at a historic mission in South Monterey County are trying to keep the buildings from burning down if the Dolan Fire makes…
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Halloween plans adjusted during coronavirus pandemic
Some people plan on sticking with their Halloween traditions, while others are changing the way they celebrate this year because of concerns of…
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Evacuation centers and shelters on the Central Coast
Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville Pets are allowed at the evacuation centers in Santa Cruz County, but…
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Vehicle fire off Metz Road extinguished
Greenfield firefighters said they worked with Cal Fire to extinguish a vehicle fire off Metz…
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Fire agency lending sifter boxes to those who lost homes in Carmel Fire
Cachagua Fire said it is lending sifter boxes to help community members who lost homes in the Carmel…
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Portable fire shelters protect firefighters during Dolan Fire
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Big Sur Smokehouse restaurant along Highway 1, as well as the rest of the coast near the Dolan Fire, saw a weird mix of fog…
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Salinas Valley Fairgrounds assisting displaced evacuees and animals
Salinas Valley Fairgrounds now assisting evacuees and animals…
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Shelter in place near Lighthouse and Central in Pacific Grove lifted
Pacific Grove police are asking residents in the area between Lighthouse Avenue, 12th Street, 9th Street and…
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Local team prepares to move out animals from Dolan Fire evacuation zones
As more and more people evacuate or prepare to leave because of the Dolan Fire, a team of locals is getting ready to help evacuate…
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Former Seaside High teacher’s aide arrested for alleged sexual relationship with two former students
A former Seaside High School teacher’s aide has been arrested for having alleged sexual relationships with two…
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Engineers to install emergency drainage measures to areas of Highway 1 affected by Dolan Fire
Caltrans said it has entered into a $2 million contract with S. Chaves Construction to install emergency protective…
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Teen arrested for rape allegations in King City
A 17-year-old male was arrested for reportedly raping an underage female in King City last…
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U.S. Forest Service closes all California National Forests due to wildfires
The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region said it will be temporarily closing all National Forests in California due to…
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CSUMB breaks ground on new student housing units
Community leaders and CSUMB staff broke ground on new 12-unit student housing project, called Mosaic Student…
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Air quality remains good despite orange hue
KION spoke to Richard Stedman with the Monterey Bay Air Resource District who says the air quality at their testing sites remain at good to moderate.…
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Smoke, dust whirl advisory issued for areas around River and Carmel Fires
Cal Fire has issued a smoke advisory related to the River and Carmel Fires, which are both fully…
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Businesses pulling through Labor Day weekend beach closures
Businesses pull through Labor Day weekend beach…
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King City Library opens as evacuee resource center
King City Library opens as resource center for Dolan Fire…
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Guard station destroyed, 3 firefighters injured in Dolan Fire
Deep in the Santa Lucia Range, the firefight continues south of Big Sur. In a short 24 hours the Dolan Fire has nearly doubled in size. The fire now…
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Governor Newsom: Santa Cruz County can open more businesses, 2.3 million acres burned in 2020 wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) California Governor Gavin Newsom updated the state’s response to the major wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic. LIVE…
Continue ReadingEvacuation order in place for South Coast Ridge Road Zone K
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.– As the Dolan Fire continues to burn near Big Sur, an evacuation order is now in place for South Coast Ridge Road Zone K.…
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Activist holds march for Greenfield farmworkers amid controversy
Bold letters were painted on signs this Labor Day. The message took a stand for farmworkers, like Greenfield residents Euologio Donado and his wife.…
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Los Padres National Forest temporarily closes due to heat, dry conditions
Due to heat, wind, dry conditions and stretched firefighting resources, the U.S. Forest…
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Mountain lion spotted in backyard on Ralston Drive
A mountain lion was reportedly seen in a backyard on Ralston Drive Monday…
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Crews use fire-resistant structure wrap to save buildings in Limekiln State Park
Crews fighting the Dolan Fire are working to protect structures in Limekiln State…
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California ISO announces rolling power outages avoided
The City of Monterey announced that rolling power outages might be implemented Sunday due to grid…
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Beaches closed for Labor Day weekend
Beaches closed for Labor Day…
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Michele Vaughn selected to lead Salinas Fire Department
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) You can remove the word “interim.” Current Interim Fire Chief Michele Vaughn has been chosen to lead the Salinas Fire…
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River Fire is fully contained
UPDATE 8/19/2020 5:30 p.m. It was a different scene during the day on Wednesday than it was the night before where the River Fire more than doubled…
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