Watsonville man arrested for illegal fireworks, 350 pounds seized
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man from Watsonville was arrested for possessing and selling illegal fireworks. According to Watsonville Police,…
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Work begins on Castroville’s new arch upgrade
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION) – A familiar landmark in Castroville is getting a major upgrade as the town’s iconic “Artichoke Center of the World”…
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Wrong Way Driver Shuts down SB HWY 101 for Hours Wednesday
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV) – CHP has confirmed that a wrong-way driver crash on Highway 101 near Chualar has forced a full closure of southbound…
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County of Monterey hires an independent toxicologist for continued Vistra Energy clean-up
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey continues to monitor the impacts of the fire at Vistra Energy’s battery storage facility…
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Scotts Valley enters Stage 1 water supply condition
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – People in Scotts Valley are being asked to reduce their water usage because of low, local groundwater supplies. …
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Marina woman pleas guilty to welfare fraud
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Marina woman pleaded guilty to welfare fraud and perjury last Friday. According to the Monterey County District…
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Tax error discovered in GUSD Measure K implementation
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) – A tax error has been discovered in Measure K implementation that led to some property owners being either overcharged or…
Continue Reading Bringing Families Home to continue supporting families in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced a new program Wednesday supporting local families in need. They said that these…
Continue Reading Two drivers severely injured after head-on collision on Highway 9
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif (KION-TV) – Two drivers are being treated for serious injuries following a head-on collision on Highway 9 Tuesday afternoon.…
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UCSC Police Department ‘peeping tom’ suspect arrested in Daly City
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with several “peeping tom” incidents at UC Santa Cruz in Daly City. Former…
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Santa Cruz City council “bans the butt,” goes into effect in 2027
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz City Council made history today in the saga of tobacco regulations, voting unanimously to pass a…
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The Pajaro Levee Project one of four statewide projects at risk of losing funds
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Local members of congress fighting back against potential significant federal budget cuts that may put the Pajaro Levee…
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Reports saying lettuce prices might rise in the next weeks
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A recent report is looking at a potential upcoming price hike in iceberg lettuce. Some local produce stores are already…
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Girls Scouts rescued in Los Padres National Forest on Sunday
LOS PADRES, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Girl Scout and a Girl Scout leader were rescued on Sunday in the Los Padres Forest after a fall into a canyon.…
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Months long Murray Bridge closure hits harbor businesses
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Murray Street Bridge in Santa Cruz is now completely shut down in both directions, and it’s not…
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Morning power outages affect Santa Cruz County customers; power restored in Capitola, Soquel
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Some living in Santa Cruz County were without power around 8:57 this morning. According to PG&E’s outage map,…
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Construction progress in Del Rey Oaks for Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway Project
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Work is being done in Del Rey Oaks Tuesday; crews making progress on constructing the first segment of the Fort Ord…
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Seaside remains strict with safe and sane fireworks ahead of July 4
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — With the 4th of July fast approaching, the City of Seaside is reminding locals about its firework curfew policy this…
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Rescue underway for an unconscious person in the Los Padres National Forest; CAL FIRE BEU
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU confirmed that a rescue is underway to find a 10-to-15-year-old girl who, they say, fell and hit…
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Teenager crashes into multiple objects after speeding on Soquel Avenue Monday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Santa Cruz said that a teenage driver was speeding Monday night, which resulted in the vehicle colliding with…
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Capitola Police seek suspsect in Monday afternoon burglary
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A suspect in a residential burglary on Monday afternoon is being sought by the Capitola Police Department. The burglary,…
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Mountain lion spotted in Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A mountain lion was spotted in Prunedale on a local’s Ring camera. In the video, a mountain is seen walking through the…
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Veterans Day Parade on hiatus this year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Veterans Day Parade Committee announced Tuesday that the event will not be taking place this November. They said…
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Watsonville to vote on two-year budget plan
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Watsonville City Council is talking about their budget with the possibility of voting on a new two-year plan that…
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Marina seeks expansion of childcare businesses for more options
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Marina could be making it easier to open a childcare business in the city, hoping that bringing in more…
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MPUSD chosen for statewide early education grant
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District was selected as a recipient of the Count Play Explore professional…
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San Jose police officer arrested, held without bail
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — An officer with the San Jose Police Department was arrested and is being held without bail in the Santa…
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Three injured in multi-car crash in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Three people were involved in a multi-car collision that led to Del Monte Boulevard being closed. That road has since…
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Early US intel assessment suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, sources say
Originally Published: 24 JUN 25 14:51 ET Updated: 24 JUN 25 16:54 ET By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The US…
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Arts4MC announces art grants for 16 local organizations
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Arts Council for Monterey County, known as Arts4MC, will be giving out its 2025 Community Arts Grants to 16…
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Coroner ID’s 8 who died in Lake Tahoe boating birthday trip
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) – The eight people who died in a boat accident on Lake Tahoe during powerful storms were identified Tuesday by…
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Dramatic day of diplomacy culminates in Trump announcing Iran-Israel ceasefire
By Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler, Alayna Treene, Jeff Zeleny and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In the hours after Iran launched a missile attack…
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San Benito County Sheriff attends Department of Homeland Security briefings in light of Isreal-Iran war
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Concerns about national security have made their way to San Benito County. Sheriff Eric Taylor, reassuring people after…
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Oklahoma City Thunder outduel Indiana Pacers in Game 7, win NBA championship
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KION) – The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions after outlasting the Indiana Pacers in a seven-game battle. The Thunder…
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6 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe during storm, Coast Guard says
By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story LAKE TAHOE, California (KOVR) — Six people died and two others…
Continue Reading Strikes on Iranian nuclear sites thrust US into escalating Middle East conflict
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The United States decisively entered into conflict with Iran on Saturday after President Donald Trump ordered US…
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Living in the 831: Monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monarch butterflies are quite a sight to see, arriving mid-October and staying in the area through the end of…
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False 911 report ends with a man in handcuffs; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they arrested a man who falsely reported witnessing…
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Deadly crash causes major traffic Friday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP confirmed Friday that a deadly crash took place around 3:40 p.m. near Highway 101 and Cannon Road. They said…
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Monterey Skates is ready to roll onto the rink once again on June 20
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s the revival of a fondly remembered pastime with the return of Monterey Skates on June 20. Those looking to boogie…
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Upcoming film ‘Whalefall’ sets Monterey County as its backdrop
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A film titled “Whalefall” was filming off the coast of Monterey and using the county as its backdrop for the…
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Public Safety Power Shutoff in South Monterey, San Benito Counties
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is in effect in South Monterey County, leaving hundreds of customers without…
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Santa Cruz man arrested in Switzerland accused of his father’s murder
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Santa Cruz man was arrested in Switzerland as a suspect in his father’s murder on May 29. According to the Santa…
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Protecting pedestrians in Felton, Caltrans plan to add sidewalk on Highway 9
FELTON, Calif. (KION) – Changes are coming to Highway 9 in Felton, as residents call for improved pedestrian safety, especially in the wake of a…
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California Rodeo Salinas announces free shuttles, parking at Constitution Boulevard
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Free shuttles will be ready for California Rodeo Salinas visitors with free shuttles and parking at 1440 Constitution…
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Rescue crews helping two divers in distress off Whaler’s Cove
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE BEU is on the scene at Whaler’s Cove with a report of two divers in distress. According to CAL FIRE, rescue crews…
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Carmel-by-the-sea looks to address parking shortage
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Parking around the highly visited city is limited, but finding a place to park in Carmel-by-the-Sea could be…
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Natural Bridges fire contained, caused by unauthorized cooking; Santa Cruz Fire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Fire says that the blaze that broke out Thursday afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park was caused by an…
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Cal Fire: Wildfire east of Gonzales knocked down, crews preparing to mop up
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire says crews were able to knock down a wildfire burning east of Gonzales up in the mountains overnight. The fire…
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City of Monterey responds to the county’s Civil Grand Jury report regarding its wharves
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey responded to a report from the county’s Civil Grand Jury on Tuesday that highlights structural and…
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