Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit
The Monterey Bay Aquarium let KION explore their new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit set to open…
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Alisal Union School District pays $7.75 million to special ed student severely injured in crash
Alisal Union High School District’s insurance carrier paid $7.57 million for a crash in 2019 that caused permanent spinal and internal injuries to a…
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Monterey County Health Department looking to get funding for Sexual Assault Response Team
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors held its budget workshop.…
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Seaside man sentenced to eight years in prison for dealing fentanyl pills that killed one person, injured a minor
A Seaside man accused of dealing fentanyl-laced drugs that led to the overdose death of a man and the hospitalization of a minor has pleaded guilty…
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Increasing negative human interactions with seal pups along Central Coast
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Seal pupping season is underway and the Marine Mammal Center has documented a disturbing increase in negative human…
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Marina Police revamp patrols with 2 electric bicycles
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Marina Police Department has revamped its bicycle program with the addition of two electric bikes. “Bikes can be used…
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Recent shootings in the Central Coast and state have community members on edge
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over the last few months, a number of shootings have taken place across the state, including here on the…
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Caltrans awarded $2.34 million to fund local Sustainable Transportation projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Cali. (KION-TV)– Caltrans District 5 has announced it has been given eight Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants totaling…
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Community gathers to find local Marina child
About a hundred people came together to find an at risk missing 6-year-old named Emery…
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Two Salinas businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Two Salinas businesses received fines during a minor decoy operation. A grant was given to fund the operation and 13…
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Separate pursuits in Seaside lead to gun, drug arrests
Seaside Police had a busy night Friday responding to two separate incidents where they had to chase down their…
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Caltrans: Repairs at Bixby Bridge complete, no Friday closure
Starting Monday, March 28, Bixby Bridge will be closed along Highway 1 for four…
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Salinas farmworkers call on Newsom to pass union voting bill on Cesar Chavez Day
On the holiday meant to memorialize the efforts of Cesar Chavez, California farmworkers are gathering across the state to call for more support from…
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Man arrested in Marina for child endangerment and having a ghost gun
A search of a vehicle uncovered a “ghost gun” and marijuana for sale in a car with a juvenile in it, according to Marina…
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Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project secures $67 million in federal funds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– U.S. representative Jimmy Panetta announced Wednesday that $67 million has been secured in federal funding for the Pajaro…
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Pacific Grove Police warn to not disturb seals during pupping season
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Pacific Grove Police is asking residents and visitors that pupping season has begun for seals. Please don’t disturb…
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Marina Police arrest man for reckless driving after he forces his way into apartment
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Marina Police Officers said they arrested a man who took CHP on a pursuit around 2:00 a.m. Jevon Johnson, of Manteca, was…
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Marina man arrested with over 10 guns and narcotics
A search warrant was issued after a car accident uncovered an illegal ghost gun and a search of the suspect’s home uncovered an arsenal of weapons…
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Salinas man sentenced 35 years for child molestation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said a man was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in the California…
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CSUMB to keep indoor mask mandate for Spring semester
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Cal State Monterey Bay has announced its plans to keep its indoor mask mandate until the end of the Spring semester on…
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Historical block of homes in Pacific Grove purchased by single buyer
A city block comprised of 15 historical cottage style homes have been purchased for $10 million…
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Salinas Police arrest man found with pink meth, fentanyl, cocaine and a firearm
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said they arrested a man who was found with fentanyl, pink meth, cocaine and a firearm. Lorenzo…
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Road closed due to flooding in Monterey
MONTEREY Calif. (KION) An area of River Road to Sanchez Road was closed late Monday afternoon due to flooding according to California Highway Patrol.…
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Doctors inform Pacific Grove parents and students about the rising dangers of fentanyl
Multiple agencies are taking part in a town hall focusing on the deadly opioid fentanyl and its impact on children and young adults in the…
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Salinas Police investigating attempted homicide shooting on Sanborn Road
Salinas Police said they are looking for information on an attempted homicide shooting that took place on…
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Seaside High School hosts FIRST Robotics competition
The first Robotics Competition Monterey Bay Regional will be hosted at Seaside High School on Friday and…
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California Fish and Wildlife to close Dungeness crab season for Central Coast fishery
After two humpback whales were entangled in fishing gear, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is recommending an early closure of crab…
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Second suspect arrested in shooting death of man found on San Juan Grade Road
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating their first murder of the year. Investigators say Anthony Suarez, 20, of Salinas was found shot…
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Marina Police arrested Jesus Cervantes Cisneros for possession of illegal…
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Salinas Police looking for 2 carjacking suspects
Salinas Police said they are looking for two suspects wanted for multiple car thefts.…
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Monterey County Health Department warns of vaccination status scam
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey County Public health said they are receiving calls about people going door to door asking for people’s…
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16-year-old arrested for attempted murder in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– A second suspect was arrested in the attempted murder of an 18-year-old on Feb. 11 of 2021 on Thursday. The…
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SUHSD addresses students after gun arrest at Alisal High School
Salinas, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE MARCH 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.– Following Wednesday’s arrest of a student found with a gun on campus at Alisal High…
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Fast food restaurant co-workers remember Salinas man killed in Fresno crash
A local fast-food chain lost its general manager earlier this month after a crash in Coalinga, California on March 5 at 7:17…
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Alisal Greening, Beautification and Safety Project to revitalize community
The “Alisal Greening, Beautification and Safety Project” was presented to community members…
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Two people from Salinas dead after crash in San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– California Highway Patrol said two people are dead after a three-car crash on Highway 156 east of Flint Road on…
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Marina Fire Department put out structure fire
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Marina Fire Department put out a structure fire on Sunday morning at around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived at a fully…
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Seaside Police hosted 6-mile run to honor Officer Jorge Alvarado Jr.
Salinas Police honored one of their own officers with a procession Monday after he was fatally shot Friday…
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Fisherman dies after being swept out to sea along Big Sur coast
Big Sur Fire confirms a search and rescue operation is underway after a fisherman was swept out to sea near Sand Dollar…
Continue Reading Marina Police arrest attempted car burglar
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Marina Police arrested a Salinas man who they said broke into a car on the 3100 block of Lake Drive on Thursday.…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium to drop mask mandate
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Beginning Monday, March 21, the Monterey Bay Aquarium announced that visitors will no longer be required to wear masks…
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Monterey County food banks seeing an increase in families
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Food Bank for Monterey County is seeing many families coming through its doors. The food banks told KION rent, cost of…
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Watsonville Police find missing at-risk 11-year-old girl
Watsonville Police put out a notice Friday to be on the lookout for a missing 11-year-old…
Continue Reading Caltrans approves more than $500 thousand for road repairs in Pacific Grove
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)– Caltrans choose to allocate $578 million for repair projects and to improve transportation infrastructure throughout…
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Caltrans clears encampment near Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Caltrans was out near Highway 1 off the Fremont Boulevard ramp on Thursday in their continued work to clean up…
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Is Deltacron making its way to the U.S?
Covid cases are low in the U.S. but could the sneaky new BA.2 Deltacron variant change…
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California lawmakers propose $400 rebate to offset high gas prices
Californians complained — and lawmakers listened. A group of state Democrats is proposing a $400 rebate for every California taxpayer, meant to…
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Bicyclist killed in Salinas crash
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police confirmed a bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle on Thursday at South Main Street and Plaza Circle. Police…
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King City receives $12.4 million to address homelessness
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Governor Gavin Newsom announced King City was awarded $12.4 million in Homekey Project application funding. The extra…
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3 Greenfield men arrested for stealing $8,000 worth of equipment
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– Greenfield Police arrested three suspects in connection with a commercial burglary on the 600 block of El Camino Real…
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