Central Coast reaction to Queen Elizabeth II’s death
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Queen’s passing is being felt on the Central Coast. The owner of Monarch Pub and Restaurant, Kathryn Murphy, here in…
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Police: Dog stabbed “15 times” dies after dog fight in Marina, owner arrested for terroristic threats
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said a dog was stabbed with a pocketknife and later died of its injuries after a dog fight Tuesday night. At…
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89th Festa Italia returns to Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- 89 years of celebrating Moterey’s Italian heritage and culture is set to commence Sept 9. The Festa Italia will be held…
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Two arrested in Salinas, one for attempted murder after chase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a gang member wanted for attempted murder in north Salinas…
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Two killed after vehicle crashes into pond in Greenfield
Greenfield, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Highway Patrol says at least two people are dead after a crash in Greenfield Tuesday night. A man and…
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Proposed cardroom coming to Marina
MARINA, Calif, (KION-TV)- Parkwest Casino Marina LLC intends to open a 12-15,000 sq. ft. casino cardroom and full-service restaurant just off Highway…
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SILVER ALERT: Salinas Police looking find missing 79-year-old man last seen in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV)- UPDATE September 7, 2022, at 10:21 p.m.-Â Salinas Police said that Lorenzo Silva was found safe in Marina. — Salinas…
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Crazy Fire holding near San Juan Grade Road
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE said they are holding multiple fires that began on Crazy Horse Canyon Road near Old Stage and San Juan Grade…
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Salinas man convicted for beating hotel manager and asking police to shoot him
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man was found guilty of assaulting a Salinas hotel manager and resisting arrest in August of 2021, according to Monterey…
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Salinas Police arrest man wanted for elder abuse in Fresno County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An arrest was made Monday morning for a wanted man out of the City of Sanger, according to Salinas Police. Ladislado…
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Greenfield man arrested for alleged rape of 63-year-old woman
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they arrested a man suspected of raping a 63-year-old woman leaving her in the hospital from her…
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Salinas Police looking for missing at-risk man
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A missing at-risk man went missing Sunday, and Salina Police are searching for him. Savas Reyes, 36, suffers from learning…
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Local woman helps bring kindness to the Central Coast through teddy bear program
What started off as a hobby, has now turned into a positive movement across California and…
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Beloved Prunedale horse, Rocky, rescued after being stuck in a hole for two weeks
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Beloved Prunedale family horse, Rocky, is recovering after being rescued from a hole he was stuck in for two weeks.…
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Monterey County Fair is back in full swing
MONTEREY, Calif . (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Fair is in full swing!! Everything from rides, booths, food vendors and more are there to choose…
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One dead in rollover crash between Las Lomas and Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Highway Patrol Monterey confirms that at least one person is dead after a rollover crash on Hudson…
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Cooling centers on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water! California is experiencing a major heat wave. We have made a map of…
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Salinas elementary school threatened for second time in a month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept.1, 2022, at 6:54 p.m.- For the second time in less than a month, a Salinas elementary school was threatened…
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Salinas attempted murder suspect arrested in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said they assisted Salinas Police by arresting a man Wednesday wanted for various felony crimes. Seaside…
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Police: Two arrested in Monterey for DUI and two ghost guns
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said two men were arrested Monday after a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle. Nicholas Liang was found to…
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DEPUTIES: A ‘trove’ of stolen property recovered from a Pebble Beach burglary. One person arrested
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey County Detectives say they recovered a ‘trove’ of property after a Pebble Beach burglary. Detectives with…
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“DANGER” warnings posted at Lake San Antonio after detection of harmful algae bloom
LAKE SAN ANTONIO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The water in Lake San Antonio was tested before Labor Day Weekend and toxins from algae bloom were detected in…
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CHP: Northbound 101 off-ramp closed at Crazy Horse because of “person on ledge”
The California Highway Patrol has the northbound Highway 101 off-ramp shut down at Crazy Horse Canyon Road because of a “person on a…
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Crumbl Cookies opens in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The popular cookie chain has opened its doors in Salinas. Mayor Kimley Craig announced they opened their doors at 8 a.m.…
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USGS: 4.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Pinnacles
PINNACLES, Calif. (KION-TV) Thursday morning at 6:36 a.m., an earthquake registering 4.0 shook parts of central California. The quake’s epicenter was…
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South Monterey man sentenced to four years for lewd acts on a minor and sexual battery
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 31-year-old man from Bradley was sentenced Wednesday for committing lewd acts on a child under 14 and a sexual battery…
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Mexican pharmacist sentenced to more than seven years for Monterey fentanyl death
SAN JOSE (KION-TV)- UPDATE August 31, 2022, at 11:21 a.m.- A Mexican pharmacist was sentenced Monday to serve 90 months in prison for…
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Why are there so many sea lions in the Monterey Peninsula?
While sea lions are common this time of year, according the the Marine Mammal Center, they’ve never seen a group this big. …
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Surviving the incoming heat wave on the Central Coast
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Temperatures are expected to hit the high 90s and triple digits over the next week on some parts of the Central Coast.…
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Sea lion found with rope around its neck on Monterey Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Viewers sent a photo of a sea lion found along the Monterey Wharf with a rope seemingly tied around its neck. It was…
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Racers preparing for Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Racers and organizers are getting ready to host the finale of the NTT IndyCar series! The Firestone Grand Prix of…
Continue Reading Salinas Police looking for Chinatown armed robbery suspects
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they responded to a call Monday morning of a robbery at the intersection of Market Way at Sherwood…
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Five injured, one dead after crash on Highway 101 near Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif (KION-TV)- The CHP confirms that a 22-year-old San Martin man died after a three-car crash on Sunday around 1:54 a.m. A 2002 Lexus…
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Monterey Police arrest man swinging a boxcutter at people near Pearl Street
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said a man was arrested Saturday night after threatening people by swinging a boxcutter at people.…
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Monterey-Salinas Transit free to all college students
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey-Salinas Transit says college students can ride their buses at no cost beginning the Fall semester.…
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First Del Monte Shopping Center Wine Walk to benefit children in need
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Del Monte Shopping Center is hosting its first Summer Wine Walk this Wednesday to benefit the local nonprofit Kinship…
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City of Seaside name Nick Borges Police Chief
The Seaside Police Department announced Tuesday that an Acting Police Chief has been…
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Marina Fire, city leaders growing concerned over frequent fires in abandoned duplexes
On Tuesday, a fire burned down another abandoned duplex in a location that’s become a problem for…
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El Charrito Express to open Sept. 2 in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas staple is getting a new location in Monterey beginning Friday, Sept. 2. El Charrito announced they would…
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Bulldog Sports Pub in Monterey reopens after three years of reconstruction and COVID woes
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Bulldog Sports Pub got a new look. Repairs, reconstruction, and COVID-19 closed the pub down for three years. It’s…
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King City man sentenced to six years for lewd acts on a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A King City man has been sentenced Friday to six years in state prison for lewd acts on a child, according to Monterey…
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Marina Fire handling abandoned duplex fire near Lindsey Street
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Fire and the Presidio of Monterey Fire are currently battling a duplex fire near Lindsey Street and Carswell Street.…
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Firefighters rescue man who fell 100 feet at Moss Beach
MOSS BEACH, Calif.(KION-TV)- A man who fell 100 feet at Moss Beach Friday morning was rescued by CAL FIRE. At dawn, a man was walking next to the…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrates Rosa’s 23rd birthday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrates Rosa the sea otter’s 23rd birthday. She was found stranded between Sunset and…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The difference Soledad’s all-inclusive park will make for kids with special needs
The City of Soledad is building a fully inclusive park where children with disabilities can play with other kids without…
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Monterey Police release Car Week Traffic Enforcement Report
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)Â UPDATE August 25, 2022, at 10:26 a.m.- Â Monterey Police said that Car Week enforcement resulted in 227 traffic…
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‘Touch-A-Truck’ to help Central Coast kids with serious illnesses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 8th annual Touch-A-Truck will be held at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds Sunday August 28. A play museum will be set up for…
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Police: Man living in Salinas driveway arrested after resisting arrest
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a man high on meth and other drugs living in a Nissan SUV parked in a driveway Tuesday.…
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Salinas packaged salad innovator Steve Taylor dies at 67
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man known for contributing to the bagged salad industry passed away Sunday in Denver at age 67. Steve Taylor, born and…
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Great white shark determined to have bit paddleboarder at Lovers Point Beach
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE 8/23/22: The shark that bit the board of a paddleboarder on Lovers Point Beach was determined to be a great…
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