Hate crimes up in Monterey County and all of California
MONTEREY, Calif., (KION-TV) – Hate crimes are on the rise in California, and Monterey County was no exception, as cases of discrimination and…
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SPCA Monterey County caring for anemic badger
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- SPCA Monterey County says they are taking care of a badger they found hiding in a garage in Soledad. He is currently being…
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Marina Police looking for porch pirates
Courtesy: Marina Police Dept. MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina Police is asking the community’s help in searching for some porch pirates. On August…
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Funding for Kent’s Court housing units repairs have been approved
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1.5 million to continue to rebuild 19 units for the…
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Assembly bill amended to speed up Pajaro River levee upgrades before next winter’s storms
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 29, 2023 AT 3:30 PM- Assembly Bill 876 was amended Tuesday in an effort to expedite Pajaro levee flood…
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English Ales Brewery has good times, food and beer brewing in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- This place was suggested to me as a backup as I never imagined a Korean reality show would close up the pupusa place I’ve…
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Salinas Fire extinguish fire at an abandoned house on Smith Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire have extinguished a structure fire at an abandoned house on Smith Street on Tuesday morning. Muiltple engines…
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Seaside man arrested in connection to drug overdose death in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Seaside man is in jail after Monterey Police said they found drugs and an assault rifle “ghost gun” at a home they…
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Man shot outside of a Burger King, police now have leads to suspect involved
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 28, 2023 AT 2:20 PM- Salinas Police is investigating a shooting that injured a male victim outside of a…
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Iconic LaPorte Mansion has been demolished
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 28, 2023 AT 3:30 PM- Crews have demolished the iconic LaPorte Mansion in Pacific Grove on Monday…
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Del Rey Oaks Police searching for suspects stealing from elderly people
The Del Rey Oaks Police Department is asking for the community’s help to identify suspects accused of targeting elderly members in the community.…
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Two arrested for breaking into a car early Sunday morning
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police have arrested an 19-year-old adult male and a 15-year-old juvenile male for breaking into a car early…
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Speeding car crashes into parked vehicles in Pajaro
Karl Cooke, KION Reporter PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP officers are investigating a crash that damaged several cars that were parked at SunRidge…
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Two suspects arrested in connection to Monterey Macy’s robbery investigation
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people from Modesto have been arrested in connection to a Monterey Macy’s robbery investigation where a loss…
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Classic cars and tasty ribs took over Old Town Salinas
SALINAS, CA – Crowds filled the streets of Old Town Salinas today, supporting the eighth annual Salinas Police Activity League car show and rib…
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One dead after crash into a tree on Natividad Road in Salinas
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that one person is dead after a single vehicle crashed into a tree on Friday night. The crash was near…
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Actor Michael Peña visited students at Virginia Rocca Barton School in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some lucky students from Virginia Rocca Barton School were visited by actor Michael Peña, announced the Alisal Union…
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Speed limit on Highway 101 between King City and San Miguel to be lowered
MONTEREY COUNTY/SAN LUIS OPBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Caltrans announced that the speed limit on Highway 101 between King City and…
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Four people sentenced for molesting minors in Monterey County
Salinas man receives 18 years to life for sexually assaulting 9-year-old multiple times SALINAS, CALIF.: A 64-year-old Salinas man has been sentenced…
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Central Coast CAL FIRE crews helping with fires in Northern California
Courtesy: CAL FIRE BEU CALIFORNIA (KION-TV)- Several CAL FIRE crews from the Central Coast are helping battle wildfires in other parts of California.…
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Moss Landing scientists reveal how sea otters help fight climate change
BY ELIZABETH COOK AND MOLLY MCCREA MOSS LANDING, Calif. — Twice a month, community scientists in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties — all trained…
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Annual Rib Salinas Old Town Cook Off to benefit Veterans Day Parade
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A tradition like no other the annual Rib Cook Off will be held in Old Town Salinas on Saturday. Packed with local…
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Man accidentally shoots himself with unlawfully possessed gun in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that on Monday they were sent to a local hospital for reports of a person with a gunshot wound.…
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Free Narcan kits will be given out during West End Celebration
Courtesy: Community Human Services SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- August 31st is National Overdose Awareness Day. This weekend, Community Human…
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Stunning video: Rare ‘Octopus Garden’ discovered off California coast
Courtesy: MBARI, MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Doc Ricketts carried instruments to measure the environmental conditions within…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says standoff on Sonoma Avenue ended peacefully; no arrests made
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUG. 23, 2023 AT 11:21 AM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that the standoff situation on Sonoma…
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Pajaro families soon to pack their bags after Monterey County relocates them to Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County announced today they will be ending their Non-Congregate Shelter program that sheltered a lot of families…
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Seaside Police reopening over 25 cold cases, starting with man killed in 2014 misidentification
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said they are reopening a cold case where a man was shot and killed in what is believed to be a case of…
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Rare leucistic red-tailed hawk rescued and released by SPCA Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY Calif. (KION-TV)- A rare Leucistic red-tailed hawk was released back into the wild on Tuesday after he was found injured in San…
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‘Touch-A-Truck’ returns to Rodeo Grounds on Sunday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Families of all ages will have some fun on Sunday Aug. 27. The 9th Annual Touch-A-Truck event will be held at the Rodeo…
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Southbound Highway 101 Camp Roberts Rest Area has reopened
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Drivers driving on Southbound Highway 101 will see some improvements to the Camp Roberts Rest Area. The rest area…
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Salinas man faces 18 years for stabbing family members with screwdriver on Halloween
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a 51-year-old Salinas man pled no contest to an attempted…
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Community Human Services to hand out free Narcan kits at West End Celebration
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Community Human Services will be handing out over 400 free Narcan kits at the West End Celebration on Saturday and…
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Registered sex offender arrested for allegedly sending “illicit texts” to Monterey juvenile
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested a convicted sex offender on Friday after he allegedly sent illicit text messages to a…
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Salinas McDonald’s manager recognized as top one percent of restaurant managers in the world
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local fast food chain manager was recognized as the top in her field with a global award Tuesday. Iris Loaeza has been…
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National Cinema Day returns on August 27 with $4 movies
After success last year, National Movie Day is returning on Sunday for many movie theaters. Most theaters across the country will be offering $4…
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35-year-old man identified in homicide near Carr Lake
A man suffering from a single gunshot wound was found dead in a homeless encampment Saturday…
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Most exclusive car event in the world held in Carmel Valley
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. – The 20th edition of the world’s most exclusive and expensive automotive event, known among insiders simply as “The…
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Law enforcement agencies dealt with hundreds of traffic violations during Car Week
Monterey, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Car Week is over and it was a busy week for multiple central coast law enforcement agencies, including the CHP.If…
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Woman arrested in connection to multiple Monterey County burglaries
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to multiple burglaries in Monterey County, including the Del…
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Exotic car and bus involved in Car Week accident on Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Sunday, the California Highway Patrol – Monterey said a collision occurred between an exotic car and a bus…
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Man arrested on ghost gun and child endangerment charges in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday night, Seaside Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Gruber for allegedly having a loaded ghost gun in his car…
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Single-vehicle crash sends two people to a local hospital
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU says that two passengers were transferred to a local hospital after they were involved in a single-vehicle…
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1937 Mercedes-Benz Roadster wins Best in Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the fifth straight year, a car built in the 1930’s took home one of automotive’s most cherished trophies. A 1937…
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Puffin chick put on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced a new feathery friend has joined their puffin flock. This little bundle of fluff was…
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Possible male suspect wanted in attempted murder hit-and-run in SalinasÂ
Salinas Police say they’re looking for a suspect wanted in an attempted murder hit-and-run, that occurred Saturday…
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Concours d’Lemons: When life gives you lemons you make a car show
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Depending on who you are, either you love or despise Monterey Car Week. The roads are clogged up, people are driving fast…
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Soledad has grand opening for city’s first inclusive park
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 3:49 PM: A long-awaited project for the City of Soledad finally opened to all Saturday. The…
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CHP: Man arrested after driving Lamborghini 100+ miles per hour in the wrong direction
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – CHP Monterey said its dispatch received multiple calls of exotic-type vehicles driving recklessly in the Carmel Highlands…
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Man unknowingly texts Monterey Police Officer that he has a loaded gun in public: police
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested a man Thursday after he unknowingly texted one of their officers that he had a firearm…
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