Scottish man who faked death in Carmel jailed for rape
A Scottish man who tried to evade justice by fleeing to the United States has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape and other sexual…
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What do UC and CSU students think about their university’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements?
COVID-19 vaccine mandates have been a topic of debate in the United States, especially on university campuses. Students had mixed…
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How to keep cool as toasty temps hit the Central Coast
Toasty temperatures will make their mark across the Central Coast this week. With a heatwave on our doorstep, the National Weather…
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Suspect in chase ending in Salinas identified as Gilroy homicide suspect
A man accused of leading Gilroy officers on a chase that ended in Salinas has been identified as the suspect in a homicide, according to Gilroy…
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Panetta: Camp Roberts will not be used to house unaccompanied migrant children
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided not to use Camp Roberts to house unaccompanied migrant children, according to Rep.…
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Governor Gavin Newsom hands out $50 gift cards in Seaside to incentivize Californians to get vaccinated
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the state’s efforts to encourage more Californians to get vaccinated – including the final cash prize drawing…
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Online daters reminded to be aware of scams and fake profiles
In modern, busy lives, online dating apps like bumble and tinder have grown in popularity over the years, but there’s some advice for those who may…
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Central Coast law enforcement agencies raise money for Special Olympics Northern California
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies will help raise funds for the Special Olympics Northern…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium updates COVID-19 precautions
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As California prepares to fully reopen on June 15, 2021, businesses are still subject to implement their own guidelines in…
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Local efforts aim to promote tourism and small businesses
Local efforts are proposed to promote tourism and small businesses as California gets closer to its reopening…
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Governor Gavin Newsom unveils “California Dream Vacations” incentive for vaccinated Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The push for vaccinations goes beyond cash prizes as Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an incentive that would…
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Teen boy sends deputies on bike chase
A teenage boy is facing a variety of charges after sending deputies with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on a chase…
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Monterey Police ask for help identifying attempted burglary suspect
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Police Department is reaching out to the community asking for help identifying an attempted burglary suspect…
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Crews mop up following fire near San Juan Road in Aromas
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) A sigh of relief Friday night after firefighters stop a small fire north of Prunedale from growing into anything worse. It…
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Colorful sidewalks in South County map safest routes to school
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and the Monterey County Health Department have teamed up with South County schools and…
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Two Monterey County residents win $50,000 as part of Vax for the Win program
Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing the next 15 winners of the state’s Vax for the Win…
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Monterey County brings goats to Jack Peaks Park to prevent wildfires
They’re baaaaack. Monterey County Public Works brought 600 goats Friday morning to eat their way through any thick vegetation in Jack Peak Park that…
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Pacific Grove man arrested on suspicion of pointing pellet gun at pedestrians, giving fake name
A Pacific Grove man was arrested in Monterey after he reportedly pointed a pellet gun at pedestrians and gave officers a fake…
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Castroville man gets prison time for domestic violence against girlfriend
A Castroville man has been sentenced to four years in prison after a jury found him guilty of inflicting injury on a person he was dating and…
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Fire Official: 2021 Fire Season declared in Monterey, San Benito Counties
Fire season has officially begun in Monterey and San Benito Counties, according to Cal Fire…
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Toxic chemicals found at California military installations, bill introduced to clean up
Sen. Alex Padilla said he and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced two bills to help clean up toxic PFAS chemicals found at military…
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Family of boy lost at sea starts foundation to raise awareness about beach hazards
In January, the Pruthi family was playing frisbee on the beach when one of their sons, 12-year-old Arunay, was caught by a sneaker wave and lost at…
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Salinas residents asked to volunteer and help clean up Natividad Creek Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The City of Salinas is hosting a volunteer park clean-up event on June 23rd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Natividad Creek Park.…
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Monterey County includes expansion of childcare, healthcare in budget proposal
Monterey County proposed its budget and it includes money to expand child care and…
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Suspect arrested in connection to shooting at Cutino Park
Seaside police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting at Cutino…
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Suspect accused of shooting at Gilroy officers during chase arrested in Salinas
Gilroy police have arrested a suspect accused of shooting at officers during a high-speed chase Wednesday…
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Police: Three juvenile gang members arrested in connection to gas station robbery
Greenfield police said three juvenile gang members have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at the Chevron Gas Station on El Camino…
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Local fire agencies share concerns about staffing shortages
With dryer conditions arriving sooner than expected, fire departments throughout Santa Cruz County have been working around the clock daily to…
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Salinas City Council approves budget, changes police funding
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Cutting hundreds of thousands in police funding for the next fiscal year. The Salinas City Council passed their new budget…
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Less than a week before state reopening, Californians express uncertainty
As the reopening date for California approaches, there is still some uncertainty when it comes to masking and social distancing…
Continue Reading Colorful walks await Monterey County elementary students
While students may not be thinking about returning to school just yet, Monterey County is already taking creative steps to make improve their…
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Organizers of Monterey Jazz Festival announce 2021 event dates
Organizers of the Monterey Jazz festival announced that the music will be returning to the Central Coast after cancellations due to the COVID-19…
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Firefighters respond to a fire in North Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Firefighters responded to reports of a fire that started at a home in North Salinas Tuesday night. The California Highway…
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Monterey County seeks to provide more housing for agricultural workers
Monterey County officials are working towards an expediting permitting program for Employer-Sponsored Farmworker…
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Sewer rates increase for Monterey One Water customers starting July 1
Monterey One Water Board voted 6 to 4 to increase sewer rates 120% in the next four…
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Mann Packing homicide suspect found dead in Monterey County Jail
The suspect in a Gonzales murder investigation who was arrested in early June has been found dead in his jail…
Continue Reading Seaside man arrested on multiple charges related to domestic violence incident
A Seaside man has been arrested on several charges in connection to a domestic violence incident and items found during a…
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Vehicle crashes into PG public works building, killing driver early Saturday
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after their car crashed into a Pacific Grove public works building early Saturday…
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Two men accused of leaving scene of suspected DUI crash in Monterey arrested
Two men have been arrested following a suspected DUI crash Sunday…
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Monterey County DA launches Multi-Cultural Community Council
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced that she has created a council intended to increase intercultural relationships and…
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Southbound Highway 101 near Bradley reopens after overturned big rig blocks highway
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE: An overturned big rig has been cleared from Highway 101 near Bradley and Highway 101 is back open after being…
Continue ReadingApple previews new macOS with a familiar name
Apple unveiled several changes at its WWDC 2021 event, and the company previewed its macOS Monterey, the newest version of its desktop operating…
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Police: Man arrested for breaking into Marina home while resident was inside
A Seaside man was arrested in Marina after he allegedly broke into a home while the resident was inside, according to Marina…
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Man accused of robbing victim with metal pipe in Salinas
Salinas police say a man was arrested on suspicion of robbery…
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Pollen allergies are affecting people worse this year, according to local doctors
Many of us deal with allergies as the seasons change… but this year seems to be exceptionally bad for allergy…
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Local residents excited about outdoor dining extension
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of residents and visitors came out in Monterey on Friday to celebrate the start of the weekend, with restrictions…
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Non-profit finds solutions to Monterey County’s water quality problems
We spoke to residents in the area that at one point had almost 500 milligrams above the legal standard in California of nitrate per liter of water.…
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Monterey County man pleads guilty to forcible child molestation
The Monterey County District Attorney’s office says a man has pleaded guilty to three counts of forcible child…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for raping stranger, causing ‘significant’ injuries
Salinas resident Isaac Garcia has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty forcible rape with special allegations…
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Man arrested on gun charges after report of fight in Monterey
Monterey police said a 21-year-old man was arrested on several gun charges after officers responded to a report of a…
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