Hiker rescued after being injured in Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – A hiker is safe and sound after being helped to safety by CAL FIRE crews in Soledad. According to the city of Soledad,…
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Six displaced after attic fire in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU said that firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire in Soledad just after 6:20 a.m. The fire…
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CalPIA offers career opportunities for incarcerated people in Soledad’s Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — People incarcerated at the state prison in Soledad now have a chance to learn new job skills while they’re serving out…
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Soledad unveils new inspirational mural Wednesday afternoon
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to unveil the city’s newest public art…
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Soledad rushes to save Homeless Youth Program before 1.6 million dollar grant expires
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Soledad is facing a race against time to put \$1.6 million in federal grant money to use, aiming to help…
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K9’s to sniff-out drugs, guns at Soledad Unified Schools
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Drug-sniffing canines are coming to schools in Soledad. This school year, specially-trained dogs will be making regular,…
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Soledad hosts National Night Out with local law enforcement
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — August 5 is National Night Out with law enforcement agencies across the country working to strengthen ties to the people…
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New Soledad Chief of Police Patrick Valenzuela sworn in Wednesday evening
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad officially appointed Patrick G. Valenzuela as its new Chief of Police Wednesday evening ahead of its…
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Soledad Announces New Police Chief
The city of Soledad announced it’s selection for the next chief of Soledad, Patrick Venezuela. Venezuela comes to the central coast after spending…
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State politicians looking to raise awareness about policy among local agricultural communities
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas visited the Central Coast today in support of…
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Soledad City Council Discussing State Police Identification Bills
The Soledad city council is set to discuss taking a position on new pieces of California state senate legislation involving law enforcement…
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Death of Salinas Valley State Prison inmate being investigated as homicide
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – The death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison on June 27 is being investigated as a homicide. According to the…
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Naloxone, fentanyl testing vending machine may come to Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Life-saving resources may soon be available at the Soledad Fire Station. City Council is expected to approve an…
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Soledad businesses fear lower customer turnout after ICE sighting
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Local restaurants and community members are under some fear after a confirmed ice detention in Soledad on Tuesday.…
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Person detained by ICE in South Monterey County
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The Solidarity Network of Monterey County has confirmed that one person was detained this morning. According to the Rapid…
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Man arrested following police pursuit on Highway 101 and alleged attempted murder
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man was arrested on southbound Highway 101 in the Soledad area on Friday night, following a police pursuit. According…
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Two recent alleged online predators targeted victims through social media
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two arrests were made in Monterey County after alleged cases of sexual assault where the perpetrator contacted…
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Potential serial child predator arrested in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – A King City man has been arrested for contacting minors in an attempt to start sexual relationships. According to Soledad…
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Soledad Police arrest teens during carnival, identity sought for gun found on ride
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) — Two teens were arrested at a carnival while police seek the identity of a gun found on a carnival ride in Soledad.…
Continue Reading Man found dead after late night shooting in Soledad leading to homicide investigation
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) — A man was found dead after a shooting in Soledad on Thursday. According to the Soledad Police Department, reports of a…
Continue Reading Officers seeking two suspects in Soledad shooting investigation
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two suspects are being sought in a shooting near Front Street on the night of April 12. According to Soledad Police,…
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Road closures in Soledad due to Front Street Maintenance Project
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers in Soledad will notice some closures and construction this week as part of the Front Street Maintenance Project.…
Continue Reading New Encampment Resolution Fund highlights unhoused support
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 30 people have received support from Soledad’s Encampment Resolution Fund. The grant is meant to serve those…
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Soledad’s only movie theater switches to weekend only schedule
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — One theater in South Monterey County is switching from daily to weekend-only screenings until further notice. Premiere…
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Police presence increase at Soledad High School over potential shooting threats
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Police are increasing their presence at Soledad High School after receiving reports of a potential school shooting.…
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SPCA bringing mobile spay, neuter clinics to South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Free spay and neuter mobile clinics are heading to cities in South Monterey County beginning on February 26.…
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Soledad moves forward with temporary encampment on future shelter site
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Soledad is moving forward with a provisional tent camp for the homeless as they are working to build a…
Continue Reading Two suspects arrested in connection with victim attack in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE Carlos and Noe Hernandez have been arrested at their home in Soledad in connection to an attack on the night of…
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December holiday events round-up for the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Here’s a list of holiday events that are happening near you, organized by county. Monterey County December 6, 3-7…
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Secrets revealed from 1958’s seven crosses of Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif., (KION-TV)- Last month, Zacatecan author Alvaro Mercado published a compilation of 120 immigrant stories, including the story of…
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Central Coast families still feel the affects of inflation ahead of the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday, Food Bank for Monterey County responds
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Despite a “moderate decline” in grocery bills this year ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, American Farm Bureau…
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Police altercation activity in Soledad late Thursday night
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office announced Friday that one man is recovering in the hospital after reports of a shooting…
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2024 local race winners; Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Stay up to date with the 2024 local races along the Central Coast. We will continue to update the projected…
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Soledad Unified School District approves a workforce housing project Wednesday
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new workforce housing project proposed by the Soledad Unified School District has been approved by city council…
Continue Reading Farmworker housing in Soledad to receive $1.3 million; office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Wednesday that the Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning…
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No cost flu vaccinations offered throughout October in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Health Department announced Tuesday that it will be offering no cost flu vaccination clinics…
Continue Reading Female teacher arrested in Soledad for allegedly having sex with a student
Detectives from the Soledad Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Marina Ramirez Rico. Investigators say she was having sexual intercourse with…
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PG&E alerts customers about utility scammers on the rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E customers are extra vigilant because the company said utility scammers are increasing this…
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Soledad City Council installs eight more Flock license plate reader cameras
SOLEDAD, Calif (KION-TV) – The City of Soledad announced Friday that they will be installing eight more “Flock” cameras to help ensure public safety.…
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EPA suspends common weed killer DPCA amid health concerns and local impact
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency has just announced the emergency suspension of the common weed killer DPCA also…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
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Central Coast counties impacted by global CrowdStrike outages
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The massive CrowdStrike outage paralyzing airlines and other businesses across the world has impacted local county…
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Soledad Police arrest suspect in connection to sexual assault
SOLEDAD, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police have arrested a suspect that’s been connected to an ongoing sexual assault investigation Thursday night.…
Continue Reading Soledad Police arrest three people connected to armed robbery
SOLEDAD, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police have arrested a total of three people in connection to an armed robbery Wednesday night. According to…
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Tourists head back home from the Central Coast after holiday weekend
MONTEREY, Calif.(KION-TV): A lot of people traveled this Fourth of July weekend. KION’s Nataly is checking in with travelers who are coming back home…
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Soledad’s Hot Summer Day event brings in hundreds of classic cars and people
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Despite the heat, people from across the Salinas Valley headed out to Soledad today for the city’s 3rd annual hot summer…
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Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow “safe and…
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CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
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Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
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