Salinas man pleads no contest to forcible child molestation of family member
A Salinas man pleaded no contest to five counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14 involving force or…
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Police outline school bus safety as students head back to class
With students on the Central Coast heading back to school this week after winter vacation, Salinas Police reminded drivers how to navigate around…
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King City offering grants for neighborhood block parties
After two years of city-hosted block parties, King City is trying something…
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Man convicted of assault in Monterey County killed in prison
A man convicted of assault with a firearm in Monterey County was killed at the California Correctional Center…
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Multiple scholarship opportunities being offered for Central Coast students–here’s how to apply
The McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship is offering educational opportunities for deserving Hispanic high school seniors in Monterey, Salinas…
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Central Coast military installations increasing security in light of recent world events
Several Central Coast military installations have announced changes to their security measures starting Monday and Tuesday in light of recent world…
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Rolling Stone hosting speaker series in Carmel
Rolling Stone and IMG announced a new speaker series at the Sunset Center in Carmel taking place over the next few…
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Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department conducting pile burn
The Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department said it is conducting a pile burn…
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Knitters wanted: CHOMP asking for help making hats for newborns
Every year, the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula sends babies born in February home with red hats, and the hospital is asking for help…
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Bay Area non-profit aims to bring affordable housing solution to Monterey County
A Bay Area company is offering a potential solution to costly housing in Monterey County. The nonprofit, called Home Match, wants to fill…
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Plane crashes in field outside Salinas airport
Police and fire crews are responding to a plane crash in…
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New projectile incident on Highway 101 near Dunbarton Sunday night
The California Highway Patrol said an SUV was hit by a projectile on Highway 101 near Dunbarton Road Sunday…
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Help the Monterey Bay Aquarium name one of its new penguin chicks
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is asking for the public’s help naming its new penguin…
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Police: Woman arrested with ghost rifle in Sand City
A woman who police said had a ghost rifle was arrested in Sand…
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Man arrested after reportedly trying to run girlfriend off the road
A man is in custody after allegedly trying to run his girlfriend off the road in…
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Large number of stray dogs causes concern for south Monterey County residents
In San Lucas, California the phrase “Man’s Best Friend” could not be more true.…
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Boil water alert lifted in Las Palmas 2 neighborhood
UPDATED December 25, 2019 SALINAS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water), in coordination with the state Division of Drinking Water, has…
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PG bans flavored tobacco, smoking in apartments
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Pacific Grove has declared tobacco use an urgent public health challenge, and their concerns mainly surround children…
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PD: Information wanted in 2018 Greenfield homicide
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The Greenfield Police Department says they are still investigating the 2018 killing of 16-year-old Luis Cuevas Gonzales. On…
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Seaside Police: 2 dogs quarantined following brutal attacks
A family of three is regaining strength, Thursday. “We are able to bring our dog back out and not have to worry about it,” said Seaside resident,…
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Salinas homeless pointing to federal case to challenge local laws
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Homeless advocates in Salinas are in an uproar over an arrest this past week at a city park.…
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King City man arrested for allegedly stealing tools from work truck
A King City man was arrested for burglary after a business owner reported tools taken from a work…
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Three new projectile attacks, including incident near Las Lomas
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 12/31/19 10:46 p.m. Frustration is growing among drivers and locals after three more cars were hit by projectiles…
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Palma High School, Diocese of Monterey sued for alleged clergy sexual assault
Attorneys from Jeff Anderson & Associates announced Wednesday that Palma High School and the Diocese of Monterey are being sued for alleged clergy…
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Suspect in officer-involved shooting, Chinatown shooting pleads not guilty
Daniel Macias-Victoria, the suspect in a Gonzales-area officer-involved shooting and a Salinas Chinatown-area shooting, made his first appearance in…
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Salinas roadway closed for vehicle rollover
Police are asking drivers to avoid the area around Salinas Avenue and Gabilan…
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Teen reported missing in Watsonville returns home
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a teen who was last seen on Dec. 23 in…
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Dozens kick off 2020 with hike at Asilomar State Beach
The crowds came to Asilomar State Beach for an annual New Year’s Day Hike.…
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Car drives off cliff in Big Sur on New Year’s Eve
The California Highway Patrol responded to an accident on Highway 1 near Hurricane Point in Big Sur, Wednesday.…
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Meet some of the first Monterey County babies born in 2020
With the new year comes new beginnings, and some Monterey County families were among the first to get new…
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Redskins hire Ron Rivera as coach
The Redskins have hired Ron Rivera as their new…
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Salinas Valley Memorial emergency room nurse receives Daisy Award
An emergency room nurse at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has received a Daisy Award for extraordinary…
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Monterey’s first mechanized fire engine part of Rose Bowl Parade
The city of Monterey is taking part in New Year’s Day’s Rose Bowl Parade in Southern…
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King City arson investigation
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) The King City Police Department is investigating an early Tuesday morning fire involving three cars. Police and the King…
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Central Coast safe ride options this New Year’s
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) We all know the important line- “drive sober or get pulled over.” This year make sure that if you are drinking during your New…
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Victim of deadly shooting on Garner Ave identified as Salinas man
The Salinas Police Department identified the victim of a deadly shooting on Garner Ave as 27-year-old Esteban Elias…
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Castroville mobile home park in the dark after breaker box blows
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of people are without power Friday night at a mobile home park in Castroville, and temperatures are ready to dip.…
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Salinas neighborhood reacts to officer-involved shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Residents at the Laurel Heights neighborhood in Salinas are reacting to a dramatic officer-involved shooting that happened…
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Salinas man dies in homicide on Garner Avenue in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 12/30/2019 6:20 p.m. Salinas police have identified the man killed in a shooting on Garner Street on Dec. 19. Officers…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office shows time-lapse video of busy traffic during the holidays in Big Sur
Big Sur, CA (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol are reminding local residents and tourist to be mindful…
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Greenfield and Chupicuaro, Mexico to become Sister Cities
Officials from Greenfield announced on social media that it will soon have a new sister…
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Police remind Pacific Grove residents to register bicycles
Pacific Grove police are reminding residents that they can register their bicycles with the…
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Del Rey Oaks burglary suspect arrested at condos on Christmas Eve
A burglary suspect was arrested after Del Rey Oaks police responded to a report of someone driving a stolen golf cart in the Oaks Condominiums on…
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Popular Salinas tamale shop has a new buyer
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Potential plans to close a local bakery famous for its masa for holiday tamales are on hold for now. The family that owns Leal…
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Central Coast closures and outages during Sunday storm
SALINAS, Calif. Sunday’s rain storm has led to a series of closures and crashes around the Central Coast. MONTEREY COUNTY: Salinas Police tells KION…
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More dog attacks reported in Seaside
At least three pet owners said their dogs have been victims of similar attacks all on Thursday within a few hours.…
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Seaside dog killed in attack, owners warn neighboring pets
Seaside residents are warning neighbors to be on the lookout for two large dogs near Military Avenue following an attack on Thursday.…
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Reward raised for information that leads to arrest in deadly Salinas hit-and-run
A Monterey County family is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible for hitting…
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Father who drowned at Carmel River State Beach identified
UPDATE: December 26, 2019 CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department has identified the man who drowned trying to save…
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Dangerous Sneaker waves possible on Central Coast
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION 2019) The National Weather Service has a Beach Hazard Alert in effect on Santa Cruz and Monterey County shores. A long…
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