Our top five most read stories of 2023
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- As we plan on turning the page to 2024, we thought we share our most viewed and read stories for 2024. We are going…
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Bus driver involved in UC Santa Cruz crash has died
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023 AT 10:54 AM- A UC Santa Cruz official confirmed to KION that the bus driver involved in a…
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Tree and power lines down close road in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV) – A tree down into power lines has temporarily closed 17230 Laurel Road in Los Gatos, according to the…
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Santa Cruz County braces for another high surf event
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV): After all the flooding in Capitola, the big question is what are city and county leaders doing with another wave event…
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Capitola Village businesses clean up after city sees flooding again
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – The Capitola Village was hit by waves that pounded the coastline on Thursday. Hillary Guzman owns El Toro Bravo and said…
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Seaside Police arrest driver for DUI after crashing into 7-11
Seaside PD SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police have taken a driver into custody for DUI after crashing into a 7-11 on Sonoma Avenue Thursday…
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Power outage in Marina leaves over 7000 customers in the dark, officials said power restored
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A recent power outage in Marina affected over 7,000 customers on Thursday morning. Parts of the Central Coast were without…
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East Cliff Drive reopens after being closed to flooding
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): Due to flooding and high tide conditions, East Cliff Drive was closed throughout Thursday. Multiple roads were closed…
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Cleanup underway in Capitola Village after businesses get flooded again
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was deja vu again for businesses and houses in Capitola Village. Multiple businesses were forced to close on Thursday…
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Mini golf pub targeting a February 2024 opening for Cannery Row location
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON DEC. 28, 2023 AT 1:16 PM- Mini golf enthusiasts will have to wait a little longer to putt on a new mini golf…
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Community members react to flooding in Rio Del Mar Beach area
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 28, 2023 AT 5:25 PM- It was a familiar sight for community members who live around Rio Del Mar Esplanade.…
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Monterey County Road Closures
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Due to high tide conditions and coastal flooding, there are a few road closures along the Monterey Peninsula. CAL…
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Soledad man arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and trailer from Lake San Antonio, deputies say
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that they have arrested a 39-year-old Soledad man who allegedly stole a boat and…
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Monterey businesses getting ready for First Night Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif., (KION-TV)- Business owners in Monterey are gearing up for New Year’s Eve weekend and they feel this year might be better than last.…
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Former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Sr. has passed away
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Scotts Valley Police confirmed to KION that former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Sr. died on December 21.…
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Five Monterey County stores receive Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program Projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Five Monterey County grocery stores received Health Refrigeration grants to provide fresh fruits and vegetables…
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Two suspects arrested in non-injury shooting in Watsonville, police looking for third suspect
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have arrested two suspects who were involved a non-injury shooting on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Crews working to reopen the Carmel Lagoon channel
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 27, 2023 AT 4:15 PM- The Monterey County Public Works Department are racing against the clock to…
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Fire at Garfield Park Community Church being investigated as arson, firefighters say
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 26, 2023 AT 6:36 PM- The Santa Cruz Fire Department confirmed that a fire that took place at Garfield…
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Salinas Police Activities League President and CEO Jeff Lamb has passed away
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, The Salinas Police Activities League announced that their President and CEO Jeff Lamb has passed away. The…
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Local Capitola brewery robbed just before Christmas, cash register and credit card system stolen
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The owners of English Ales Brewery confirmed to KION that their cash register and credit card system was stolen on…
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Minor flight delays causing some travel headaches at Monterey Regional Airport
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The travel rush is on at airports across the country. People are jumping on flights for the holiday, including here at…
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Three suspects arrested in Christmas Day theft that led to a car chase, deputies say
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested three suspects who led deputies on a car chase that…
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US airstrikes hit Kataib Hezbollah sites in Iraq after attack on US troops
Originally Published: 25 DEC 23 22:55 ET Updated: 26 DEC 23 08:39 ET By Samantha Waldenberg, Brad Lendon and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — The US…
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CHISPA and PG&E help family move into a new home for the holidays
MARINA, Calif. (KION) – A family of eight was on the brink of homelessness but got some help just in time for the holidays. The family was living out…
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Loyalty Means Longevity to a Pacific Grove restaurant
Pacific Grove, Calif (KION-TV) In this week’s edition of “Living in the 831”, we’re celebrating a locally owned restaurant that’s remained a hot spot…
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Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from free-throw line, draws ire of Kerr, as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s frequent parade to the free-throw line was a sore subject for Steve Kerr. The…
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FBI says it’s investigating after reports of violent threats to Colorado judges in Trump case
By Jack Forrest and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The FBI is working with law enforcement officials in Colorado in the wake of threats made against…
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Vehicle fire spreads into two apartment units in Salinas, two families displaced, firefighters said
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire confirmed that two families were displaced after a vehicle fire damaged two apartment units on Sunday…
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Be Mindful- Social Media’s Impact on Kids
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In our latest installment in our Be Mindful series, we talked to a teenager who described how social media played a…
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Greenfield home damaged after speeding car rolls and crashes onto property, says police
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people are hurt after Greenfield Police said they were speeding through a neighborhood and lost control of their…
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PG&E demonstrates use of drones as company shifts to technology to inspect power pole issues
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Tonight a behind the scenes look at how PG&E is using drones in its efforts to inspect faulty power poles Chief…
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Monterey County appeals FEMA’s denial of reimbursement for repairs done after 2020 Carmel Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County is appealing the denial of about $1.5 million in reimbursements from FEMA for repairs done to…
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Fiery crash at Highway 152 and Lovers Lane leaves at least one person dead
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — At least one person is dead after a crash along Highway 152 and Lovers Lane Friday morning. The crash happened…
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A fatal collision on highway 152 and Lovers Lane left at least 1 person dead Friday morning. It happened around 1:36 AM, one vehicle catching fire…
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Rally calls for Seaside Police officer to be fired following allegations of excessive force with 15-year-old
On Thursday, a group of protestors in Seaside called for action, surrounding a Seaside Police Officer reportedly pinning down a 15-year old with his…
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Increase in deaths of homeless persons recognized during annual Homeless Memorial in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — During an emotional ceremony on Thursday, Santa Cruz County recognized the 122 homeless individuals who died from…
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Travelers rush in and out of Monterey Regional Airport to start busy stretch of holiday travel
raveling to their destination. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be going to Monterey Regional Airport to check in with…
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Pajaro businesses continue on the road to recovery after flooding
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Businesses in Pajaro are looking for ways to continue building back stronger after the flooding earlier this year. That’s…
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Former part-time Santa Cruz High band staff member arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student in 2001, police say
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said they have arrested a former Santa Cruz High School band staff member who allegedly sexually…
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Santa Cruz METRO gets $2 million in funding to turn Watsonville Transit Center into transit-oriented affordable housing
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)-The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District got some good news ahead of holiday season. Transit officials announced…
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State approves re-stocking of rainbow trout to Lake San Antonio
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you love fishing in Lake San Antonio then you will be in luck. The California Department Fish of Wildlife…
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Volunteers needed for Monterey County point-in-time count
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey is looking volunteers to help in their 2024 point-in-time survey. County officials said the…
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Salinas businesses see boost in revenue ahead of the holiday season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With only five days until Christmas Day, shoppers are heading to Oldtown Salinas. Shops in Downtown Salinas are busier…
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Salinas softball coach sentenced to two years in prison for having unlawful sex with a minor, DA’s office says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)-UPDATE ON DEC. 20 AT 1:50 PM-The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a Monterey County softball coach…
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27-year-old Santa Cruz man dies in solo vehicle crash on Highway 1 Near Morrisey Boulevard
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a 27-year-old Santa Cruz man is dead after he flipped his truck on Highway…
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Two suspects allegedly involved in elderly abuse scam have been arrested in Los Gatos, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 20, 2023 AT 1:19 PM- Del Rey Oaks Police said that two suspects who were allegedly involved in an…
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17-year-old boy arrested in connection to deadly stabbing, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 20, 2023 AT 12:14 PM- On Wednesday morning Greenfield Police said that they have arrested a 17-year-old…
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CHP Santa Cruz receiving multiple reports of car crashes, downed lines, and fallen trees because of rainy weather
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are on the roads this week, there could be plenty of road closures that could impact your commute. On…
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28-year-old woman pleads not guilty to murder charges in 2021 Hollister shooting, court says
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said it has had a break in the case of the murder of Adolfo “Junior” Davila, and the agency is now looking for…
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