Clocktower Center could become largest building in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz is looking to add affordable housing but one project is becoming a tall concern. The Clocktower…
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Big Sur residents talk isolation as hard closure announced near Highway 1 slip-out
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Wednesday was the last day for people in Big Sur to travel in and out of a closure near the scene of a slip-out along…
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Captain Cooper Elementary School and Apple Pie preschools to close on Thursday and Friday due to cancelled convoys on Highway 1
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 3, 2024 AT 1:19 PM- The Carmel Unified School District have announced that they will be closing Captain…
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Santa Cruz Warriors advance to the Western Conference semifinals
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Warriors will be moving on in the 2024 NBA G-League Playoffs as they defeated the Salt Lake City Stars…
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Hollister juvenile detained after trying to break into a vehicle
HOLLISTER, Calif, (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they detained a juvenile after they were trying to break into a vehicle on Tuesday night. Police…
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Dozens trapped in tunnels after Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years kills at least nine
Originally Published: 02 APR 24 20:21 ET Updated: 03 APR 24 10:58 ET By Wayne Chang and Helen Regan, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Rescuers…
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People in Salinas frustrated with teenagers riding their bicycles recklessly
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 2, 2024 AT 11:44 A.M.- People living in Salinas are frustrated with multiple teenagers riding their bikes…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking for over $8 million for vacancies and new positions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In August 2023, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported 47 vacancies, including 25 sworn officers and 22 professional…
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California International Airshow tickets on sale now
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Summer tradition is set to return to the Salinas Municipal Airport. The 43rd California International Airshow will be…
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Central Coast fast food workers react to wage increase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Since Monday, a new era began for employees who work in fast food restaurants. “From earning $16.78 to earning $20, it is…
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7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan, National Weather Service says no Tsunami Threat to the West Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 7.4 earthquake struck off of Taiwan’s eastern coast according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake has…
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Oakland A’s say team and city officials “far apart” on terms for Coliseum extension
Written by Dave Pehling OAKLAND, Calif. (KPIX-TV)- Oakland Athletics fans will probably not be surprised to hear that team officials weren’t brimming…
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Hollister Police looking for two men accused of installing a card-skimming device
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police are looking for two men who are accused of installing a card-skimming device at a fast food restaurant…
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California could become first state that would give workers the right to ignore after-hours calls from bosses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- A California lawmaker is looking to pass a bill that would give employees the right to ignore after-hours calls from…
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Former Shangri-La Industries CFO accused of using Project Homekey money to pay for private jets, exotic cars and large parties, lawsuit says
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The former Chief Financial Officer of Shangri-La Industries (SLI) is being sued in civil court for using Project…
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Two Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies injured during arrest of a Royal Oaks man
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said two deputies were injured during an arrest of a Royal Oaks man early Sunday…
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Santa Cruz Police gets donations for their K9 unit
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Police Department announced that their K9 officers Ranger and Octaine got new ballistic vests to wear…
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Bureau of Land Management reminds visitors to stay on trails at Fort Ord National Monument
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The U.S. Bureau of Land Management are warning visitors to stay on the trail when they visit Fort Ord National Monument.…
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Salinas Police looking for multiple suspects involved in a non-injury shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are looking for multiple suspects who allegedly were involved in a shooting that took place late Saturday…
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Special Report: Communities in Southern Monterey County set to receive more affordable internet service after years of limited service
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Communities in southern Monterey County say they have been limited when it comes to technology. For years, they…
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Easter weekend business see increase in sales
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — This Easter holiday, candy and toys prices are soaring, along with cocoa prices. Cocoa hit record high prices ahead of…
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Multiple agencies prepare for potential storm damage in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies are teaming up for a potent storm system heading toward the Central Coast. PG&E says…
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SURF Project proposal may lead to shutdown of Marina Handcar Tours program
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina’s Handcar Tour program could be impacted by a proposal to remove two miles of railroad track and replace it with…
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Hayward man arrested, multiple suspects wanted after Sunglass Hut burglary in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police are looking for multiple suspects in connection to a Sunglass Hut burglary on March 28, 2024. Police…
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Freight truck driver narrowly escapes vehicle fire on Highway 101 near Soledad
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple fire agencies responded to a freight truck fire along Highway 101 near Camphora Gloria Road on Friday…
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Salinas Main Street shooting suspect arrested after traffic stop
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man is arrested in connection to a shooting on Main Street in Salinas back on March 20, 2024. Salinas Police…
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Coast Guard announces Mile Buoy will stay near Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday night the “mile buoy” near Santa Cruz will stay in the water. In a statement,…
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WATCH: Final phase of Cal Fire structure fire training
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire crews from San Benito and Monterey counties participated in what the agency calls its final phase of…
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Monterey County Sheriff Deputies negotiate surrender of armed burglary suspect
ROYAL OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Sheriff Deputies safely negotiated the surrender of a suspect connected to an armed burglary in Royal…
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Monterey CHP arrest suspect in connection to non-injury shooting
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey CHP and allied agencies arrested a suspect connected to a shooting that took place last week. On March…
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Monterey Police arrest a man in connection to arson
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police arrest a man connected to a trash fire that happened in a bar last weekend. On March 23 at around 10:02…
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Del Rey Oaks Police arrest man connected to theft
DEL REY OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police arrested a man in connection to a theft that happened earlier in March. According to officials,…
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People living in Pacific Grove preparing for another storm
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): With the late season storm on the way, people on the peninsula were preparing Thursday…
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Luck Museum in need of repairs to save historic items
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Community members in San Juan Bautista are trying to repair some damages to a piece of history in town. The Luck…
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School district holds groundbreaking for Alisal Community School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 28, 2024 AT 5:13 PM- The Alisal Union School District broke ground on a new building at the Alisal…
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Watsonville man dies after car crashes into a street light pole, police say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police confirmed that a 54-year-old Watsonville man died after his car crashed into a street light pole on…
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Caltrans gives update on Highway 1 slide repairs
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans gave an update on multiple slides that have taken place on Highway 1 along Big Sur Coast. Crews have been working…
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Landslide in Los Gatos causing significant travel issues for residents
Written by Amanda Hari LOS GATOS, CALIF. (KPIX-TV)- A landslide in the Santa Cruz Mountains left some residents struggling to get to and from their…
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Deputies looking for man who stole an electric scooter from a disabled Veteran in Soquel
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an man who is accused of stealing an electric scooter on March 19.…
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Monterey man arrested on arson charges, police say
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Monterey Police announced they arrested a 64-year-old man after he allegedly set a trash can on…
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Santa Cruz County moves to restrict e-bikes scooters from most sidewalks, parks
Written by KPIX STAFF SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KPIX-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an updated…
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Woman injured in car fire in Capitola, police say
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A woman in her late 60’s was air lifted to a local hospital after she was pulled from a vehicle fire on Tuesday afternoon…
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Planning Commission to discuss proposal for South Salinas cannabis dispensary
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A vacant building on South Main Street could look a lot different. Salinas City Councilman Steve McShane announced on…
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Six people displaced after early morning garage fire in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Fire extinguished a garage fire that took place on Wednesday morning. Watsonville Fire said they got to…
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Toro Park to unveil their new dog park on Thursday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Park Department will be having a grand opening on Thursday…
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2 bodies found in truck at site of Baltimore bridge collapse as investigators end search for workers, police say
Originally Published: 27 MAR 24 02:21 ET Updated: 27 MAR 24 18:41 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe, Melissa Alonso and Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — The…
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Woman killed by Pacifica Police after she allegedly opened fire on her son
Written by Crystal Bailey and Aja Seldon PACIFICA, Calif. (FOX-35)- A woman was killed after she was shot by Pacifica Police Officers during a…
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Two Salinas men arrested for open alcohol containers in public, deputies find ghost gun
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that two Salinas men were arrested after they were seen with open alcohol…
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Shigella outbreak reported in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency is sounding the alarm as there has ben shigella outbreak. County…
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Monterey County District Attorney’s Office to file criminal and civil charges against owners of makeshift housing in Royal Oaks
ROYAL OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 26, 2024 AT 4:30 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that they will be filing…
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