Monterey County holds a large meeting to discuss immigration rights around the region
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey passing a resolution aimed at protecting immigrants’ rights and launching a public…
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Dry weather along the Central Coast prompts potential fire concerns
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Southern California wildfires started from extreme Santa Ana winds combined with dry conditions in the areas,…
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SPCA Monterey County recommends tree trimming before nesting season
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — SPCA Monterey County is urging people to trim their trees down now before spring’s nesting season begins. In a release,…
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Immigrants living in Monterey County contribute to the infrastructure development of their rural community in Guanajuato, Mexico
SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV) — Through a program of mutual collaboration, a small community in Guanajuato, Mexico has founded its own public works…
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Marina man arrested for credit card fraud
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested for purchasing items with a stolen credit card in Marina on Tuesday. 51-year-old Julio Ojeda was…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea vote to continue private courier service
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) — Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council voted to continue private courier service that delivers mail to those unable to…
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Monterey County unanimously votes to be a ‘welcoming county’
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors have voted to reestablish the county as a ‘welcoming county’ for…
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Central Coast firefighters add to the crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadly fires still burning across Southern California may see further spread if the expected 70 mph winds pick…
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MCSO combat underage drinking with decoy operations
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Two clerks and an adult were cited during sting operations aimed at combating underage drinking in Monterey County.…
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Efforts to save California Condors after two found dead in Ventana
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two local California Condors passed away last week, highlighting the ongoing challenges for this species as well as the…
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SPCA Monterey County takes in pet to aid LA County fire evacuees
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — SPCA Monterey County has taken in 11 pets from Los Angeles County into their care. SPCA headed down to Los Angles to take…
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Marina police seek people’s help identifying loud sounds and explosions
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying loud sounds and explosions reported in the city. They…
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Convicted local “Axe Murderer” sentenced from a 2022 crime; Monterey County DA’s Office
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced Kevin James Powell has been sentences to 76 years to life in state…
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Rob Bonta visits Salinas to discuss immigration rights locally
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited Salinas today discussing immigration rights on the state and local levels.…
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Over 500 pounds of Canadian-bound cocaine from Salinas and L.A. seized in Arizona
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) announced Wednesday that they found a Volvo tractor-trailer Monday…
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Notice of Appeal from Protect San Benito County pauses expansion of the Red Barn
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Expansion use permits for the Red Barn has hit a temporary snag with Protect San Benito County appealing the…
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Former Monterey County teacher arrested after alleged sexual misconduct with student
WOODLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) — A teacher in Woodland, California was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student from North Monterey County…
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Prunedale man sought after impersonating veterinarian in Monterey County
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — SPCA Monterey County is looking for insight into a man impersonating a veterinarian in Monterey County. According to…
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Pacific Grove seek local input in drawing new district maps
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) — The City of Pacific Grove is hosting a community workshop Wednesday welcoming locals to draw their own maps for new…
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Monterey County approves revised Cannabis Strategic Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — The latest revision to the Cannabis Strategic Plan has been approved by the County of Monterey Board of…
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Car thief caught on camera in Salinas Tuesday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A car thief was caught on camera stealing a car from a Salinas apartment Tuesday night. Watch footage of the car being…
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Attempted murder suspect arrested in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police announced Wednesday that an attempted murder took place on Sunday in the 800 block of Parcel Street.…
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Man arrested for causing a disturbance at Marina Walmart
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested after causing a disturbance Tuesday morning in Marina. The man had walked into the store around 9 a.m.…
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Covered CA shares open enrollment information at Salinas library
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadline to enroll in Covered California is approaching as representatives head to local libraries to reach out to…
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New PG&E transformer hopes to prevent Monterey power outages
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E says a new, more powerful, multi-million dollar transformer will help prevent power outages in Monterey. “I…
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Local bakeries prepare days in advance in order to meet demand for La Rosca de Reyes
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Families across the Central Coast headed to local bakeries…
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The Three Wise Men delivered gifts to East Salinas Sunday
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Several organizations in Monterey County came together to…
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Ghost gun found in Seaside during gang-related dispute
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION TV) — Seaside Police discovered a ghost gun Saturday night during a gang dispute. Officers stopped an altercation on Del Monte…
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The CHP warns people about an Amber Alert scam
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz CHP announced Saturday that there is currently an Amber Alert scam happening across the state. They…
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Dungeness crab season opens after months of delays
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Dungeness Crab season is open after a months-long delay in Monterey. Fishermen and restaurants along the coast have…
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Car catches fire on 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION TV) — A car catches fire Monday morning on 17 Mile Drive on Pebble Beach. According to CAL FIRE BEU, Pebble Beach and…
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Prescribed burn on January 3 and 4 in Fort Hunter Liggett
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (KION-TV) — A prescribed burn on January 3 and 4 is scheduled, according to the Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department.…
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Man who allegedly murdered 80 animals in Prunedale found mentally fit to stand trial; Monterey Superior Court
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Superior Court has deemed 39-year-old Vicente Joseph Arroyo of Salinas as competent to stand trial…
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Salinas Valley Health says three people are still ill after eating non-hallucinogenic mushroom on NYE
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Valley Health (SVH) announced Friday that three people became critically ill after purchasing a type of…
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Monterey County homeless numbers on the rise despite statewide numbers declining
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) –While California’s homeless population numbers have improved, Monterey County is seeing its population increase.…
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The first babies of 2025 arrive in Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — This new year welcomes new babies to the Central Coast. Salinas Valley Health announced the arrival of four…
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MPD’s Officer Pyburn commemorated on New Year’s Day each year
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police (MPD) announced New Year’s Day that in November 2024, a retired police officer, Adam Costa, submitted a…
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Unhoused resources in Monterey County ahead of the freeze advisory
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — As part of the “inclement weather response,” the Department of Social Services offers motel vouchers to…
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One person airlifted after vehicle rollover on Highway 101 just south of Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A vehicle rollover incident on Highway 101 Tuesday morning resulted in the northbound lanes being closed to traffic,…
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Salinas Police to enforce safety ahead of New Year’s Eve
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — As New Year’s Eve festivities get underway, the Salinas Police Department say that they will be stepping up enforcement…
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Sickened hiker describes being rescued in 16-hour operation by Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue team
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Monday, a 16-hour search and rescue mission ended with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue…
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Police say a FLOCK Alert led to a drug bust in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside police say that an alert about a stolen car in Seaside turned into a drug bust Sunday. Officers located the…
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Monterey County deputies respond to reports of a body found at Marina State Beach
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced that they received reports of a possible body floating in the…
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Seaside Police to use drones ahead of NYE illegal firework usage
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Police in Seaside say that they are preparing to crackdown on the use of illegal fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve.…
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Police: burglary suspect escapes after standoff at Salinas business
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police confirmed to our reporter on scene the suspect in an alleged burglary at RAG Firearms on North Main Street…
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Rare Orca spotting on the coast of Moss Landing
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — Captain Giancarlo Thomae of Sanctuary Cruises in Moss Landing sent in video of a very rare killer whale encounter.…
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Flooding road closure on Hartnell west of Alisal Road; Monterey CHP
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey CHP is warning drivers that Hartnell Road west of Alisal Road is currently closed due to flooding. They are…
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President Biden signs the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The White House announced Thursday that they’ve officially signed the “Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal…
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PG&E offers free service checking gas appliances in homes along the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E is offering free safety checks for gas appliances during the cold weather to ensure people remain safe inside…
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3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Pinnacles Thursday afternoon; USGS
PINNACLES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday afternoon at 3:57 p.m., an earthquake registering 3.1 shook homes throughout Northern California. The quake’s…
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