KPIX News launches on KION, expanding statewide coverage for the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – KION is entering a new chapter in local news by partnering with KPIX CBS San Francisco to bring expanded news…
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World War II era firearm discovered during traffic stop in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies say that around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night, they arrested a man for possession of three…
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Abandoned Building Fire in Salinas
The streets of Salinas were filled with smoke on Monday afternoon, after a fire was sparked at an abandoned building at 34 Soledad Street. Salinas…
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Beerded Bean in shock after their location was broken into
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A business in downtown Salinas was left in shock after being a victim of a break-in over the weekend. Owner of Beerded…
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Large trail of black smoke reported on Commission Street in Salinas; fire’s now out
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A large plume of black smoke broke out on Commission Street Monday. Viewers and eye witnesses called in to KION and…
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Phase 3 for Pajaro residents affected by the 2023 floods available in October
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announce a final distribution of state disaster funds for Pajaro residents planned for October.…
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Salinas Police: Suspected prowler along Chaparral Street is in custody
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm a prowling suspect is in custody after a search along a portion of Chaparral Street early Monday…
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49ers’ Nick Bosa out for season: ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Sunday’s win over Arizona, sources told…
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4.3 magnitude quake rattles Berkeley, Bay Area
BERKELEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Berkeley and parts of the Bay Area were rattled overnight by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. The quake was felt across the…
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Overnight closure of Highway 1 near Rocky Creek Bridge in Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — A traffic alert tonight for anyone driving on the Big Sur coast overnight Sunday until Monday. Cal Trans is…
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Salinas to hold a public hearing over proposed sewer rate increase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas will hold a public hearing during this week’s council meeting on the city’s first sewer rate increases in over a…
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City of Salinas to finally decide on its renter protection ordinances Tuesday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The back-and-forth over a referendum concerning renter protection ordinances in the city of Salinas continues this…
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San Benito County to review Local Tenant Preference Ordinance plans
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County supervisors will hear plans for a new program that would prioritize locals when it comes…
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Local businesses in San Benito County are weighing in on tourism, hotel incentive program
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) County supervisors are discussing a potential tax rebate program. The Transient Occupancy Tax on hotels in the…
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Man arrested in connection with ABC 10 news station shooting in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The man accused of shooting at the ABC 10 news station in Sacramento is expected to make appearances in federal and…
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Living in the 831: The 25th Santa Cruz Film Festival lights up the silver screen
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Film Festival is back this year after an almost four-year hiatus, now celebrating its 25th…
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Neighbors suspect gang violence was behind deadly shooting in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they found three people with gun shot wounds on Cross Avenue near Bardin Road Friday night after 11…
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One victim identified in late-night shooting in Salinas with two dead, one injured
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – One victim has been identified in the deadly shooting last night in Salinas. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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Victim identified in Highway 9 deadly crash near Brackney Road Saturday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz confirms at least one person is dead after a crash along Highway 9 near Brackney Road north of…
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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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Hops and Fog Brewing Company suffers minor damage in fire
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A popular spot in Pacific Grove is temporarily closed after an early morning fire on Friday. According to the…
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New dog park arrives in Scotts Valley
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Scotts Valley is moving forward with plans for a new seven-acre dog park. The city council will approve a design…
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Two vehicle fires flare up the Central Coast Thursday morning
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A 22-year-old resident has been arrested for fleeing the scene of a vehicle fire on Dimeo Lane early Thursday morning.…
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Sequoias at Night brightens the evening in Felton
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) – The sequoias at the Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton were lit up tonight for the inaugural Sequoias at Night. Twenty-six…
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Seaside hears feedback from neighbors on Car Week events to prep for 2026
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Seaside City Council heard feedback from the community Thursday night on the events of Car Week this year for future…
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Artichoke Festival to make its return in 2025
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey County’s North County Parks and Recreation Board is bringing back the Artichoke Festival after a big push…
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Cal Fire ramps up staffing as dry lightning looms
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE is on alert tonight, keeping a close eye on the threat of dry lightning in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The…
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More bad news for Americans battling higher prices: Winter heating bills are about to rise
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — This year’s winter heating bills may send a shiver down many Americans’ spine. The cost of staying warm at home is…
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New report states that rise in sea lives will affect Santa Cruz surfers
A new report released by “Save The Waves Coalition” highlights the relationship between surfers, the ocean, the economy and specifically the concern…
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Western states’ health alliance moves to protect vaccine access in anticipation of Trump Administration recommendations
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s almost flu season and California has released new recommendations and changed state laws changing to…
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Pfeiffer Falls Trail reopens in Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) – A scenic trail in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is now back open after being damaged by winter storms more than two years…
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Aptos High cancels classes due to power outage at the school
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Aptos High School confirm to KION classes are canceled September 17 because of power outages at the school. Staff…
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CHP warns drivers of potential hazards, slick roads
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – With rain possible for parts of the Central Coast tonight into tomorrow, the California Highway Patrol is warning…
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Marina is now Blue Zone Project Community certified
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Marina has earned a Blue Zone Community designation for making a community that thrives on healthy and…
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Monterey Bay FC names new CEO
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new Chief Executive Officer has been named for the Monterey Bay FC, according to the football club. Mike Sheehan is…
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CHP: Major injuries reported after motorcycle crashes into guardrail along Highway 25
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP-Hollister/Gilroy is investigating after a motorcyclist suffered major injuries after crashing into a…
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Monterey Regional Airport under noise regulation controversy
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey Peninsula Airport District voted to repeal three ordinances on Wednesday. Those at the meeting were not too…
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Search continues for suspect in alleged sexual assualt in Santa Cruz a month later
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The ongoing investigation into the alleged violent sexual assault that happened more than a month ago near the 400…
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Monterey County’s 211 resource to receive PG&E grant
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E is giving a $30,000 grant to United Way Monterey County to help expand access to the county’s 211…
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Salinas Police: Man dies after being struck by train near East Market Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm a man is dead after being struck by a train in the area of East Market and Front Street on…
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No new E-Bike laws for now, Santa Cruz says education is the answer
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – As e-bikes become more popular across Santa Cruz, local officials are responding to growing concerns about safety,…
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Fishermen on the wharf still hurting from lack of salmon season
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Fishermen on the wharf are still feeling the hit of not being able to commercial fish for salmon. Salmon fishing,…
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Monterey County supervisor considers prohibiting RV parking along Railroad Ave
PAJARO, Calif (KION-TV) — Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church is looking to address vehicle abatement along Pajaro’s Railroad Avenue. Many of…
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EPA delivers Moss Landing battery fire research numbers to Monterey County
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) – Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) here in Salinas gave an update on clean-up…
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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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VALKYRIES ELIMINATED: Minnesota stuns Golden State 75-74 to advance to semifinals
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION) – The Golden State Valkyries saw their inaugural season come to a close in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Despite…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea boutique owner pays settlement for selling new furs
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County District Attorney announced the settlement of a case against the owner of Augustina’s…
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Suspect arrested in Morgan Hill hit-and-run
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV) – Morgan Hill Police have announced the arrest of a hit-and-run suspect after they hit an elderly woman back on Sept.…
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Santa Cruz Metro encourages locals to walk, ride, or take bus during a ‘Week Without Driving’
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Santa Cruz County is inviting people to step out of their cars during their inaugural “Week Without Driving.”…
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Monterey Bay FC president steps down
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey Bay FC president Mike DiGiulio has stepped down from his role, according to a statement released by the club.…
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