2nd Boogaloo member convicted of murdering Oakland security guard in 2020
OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – A member of the right-wing extremist group Boogaloo Boys has been convicted of murder and attempted murder…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Wednesday that aims to stop other states…
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Part of Church Street changed to one way in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KIOM-TV)- Salinas Police wants to remind the public that part of Church Street has been made a one-way street. Church Street between…
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Hollister park renamed after current SF Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister held a community celebration on Wednesday to rename the Vista Hill Park in honor of a current San…
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Watsonville Councilwoman to host winter storm prep meeting
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville City Councilwoman Ari Parker will be hosting a community meeting to get community members ready for this…
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of…
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Salinas Fire holds emergency situation survival training
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire held a training Monday called Rapid Intervention Crew Training and Firefighter Survival Training. This…
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What Federal workers can face on the Central Coast if there is a government shutdown
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): The clock is ticking for Congress to pass spending bills to keep government agencies…
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Salinas Fire Department receives $4.7 million from FEMA to help boost staffing
City of Salinas SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- FEMA awarded $4.7 million to The Salinas Department to help boost their staffing as call volumes increase.…
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California signs 23 new bills to strengthen gun laws
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- California is strengthening its gun laws. Governor Gavin Newsom signed nearly two dozen new gun laws into effect. With…
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Salinas City Council makes agreement for security at Closter Park official
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Closter Park’s security program is getting more money. Salinas City Council passed a resolution to provide more funding.…
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Salinas City Council passes resolution denouncing upcoming DeSantis visit
With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set to visit Salinas on Thursday, Salinas City Council passed a resolution denouncing and condemning his visit.…
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Loved ones of Seaside homicide victims honored at the Eternal Light of Hope Day
In Seaside, family and friends who have lost loved ones to homicide gathered as part of the Eternal Light of Hope Day. “We created this event for…
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Salinas approves additional funding for Closter Park security program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas is moving forward with providing additional funding for a Closter Park security program that will help fund it…
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District offering free bus driver classes
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro Valley Unified School District will be offering free training classes to anyone who is interested in…
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Surfers riding waves despite high surf advisory, city officials tackle erosion concerns on West Cliff Drive
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The waves can pose a threat to an already crumbling West Cliff Drive during a high surf advisory. On Tuesday, city…
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Writers Guild board votes to authorize members to go back to work
Originally Published: 26 SEP 23 20:16 ET Updated: 26 SEP 23 20:31 ET By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Leaders of the Writers Guild of America have…
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Palma School football goes to 0-5 after academically ineligible student plays in first four games
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Palma School says that due to an oversight by them an academically ineligible football player competed in their first four…
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Hollister man dead in two-vehicle crash on Highway 156
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a 31-year-old Hollister man is dead after being involved in a two-vehicle crash…
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California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety
BY ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at…
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Governor Newsom signs bill to ban textbook censorship and book bans in school
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1078 which bans textbook censorship and book bans in California’s 10,000+ schools.…
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California signs bill to protect retired teachers benefits
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Retired teachers’ benefits are now being protected thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Retired…
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New California bill will put harsher penalties on convicted minor sex traffickers
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Child sex traffickers could face harsher consequences thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. If a…
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Salinas Valley Health says two patients are still in critical condition after taking cocaine laced with Fentanyl
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The fight against fentanyl appears to be never-ending. Salinas Valley Health said two people could have died after using…
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Main Street businesses prepare for protests during Ron DeSantis campaign visit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Florida Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will be visiting Salinas on Thursday. Businesses in…
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Students return to classroom after suspicious package turned out to be an empty fireworks container
Credit: Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)-UPDATE: 10:54 AM- Morgan Hill Police have given more information on…
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Some Lahaina residents get to return to the torched remains of their historic town today. But dangers still loom in West Maui
An August 11 aerial view of Lahaina’s famous Front Street shows cars and building destroyed by fire. Originally Published: 25 SEP 23 11:32 ETUpdated:…
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Dialysis caregivers in San Jose, Brentwood and Gilroy to strike
Dialysis workers, patients and supports gathered at Satellite Healthcare’s Blossom Valley branch to protest staffing shortages and working…
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Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to have human drivers in autonomous trucks
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would require human drivers inside self-driving trucks. Governor Newsom says…
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Girls Flag Football Tournament making history at Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- High school girls flag football is in the middle of their inaugural season on the Central Coast. On Saturday, local high…
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100th San Benito County Fair taking place this week
TRES PINOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Fair will be celebrating a special milestone this week. It will be the 100th San Benito County…
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Caltrans to shutdown Highway 9 for a week starting on October 2nd
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans will shutdown a part of Highway 9 for winter storm prep work. The closure will take place on Monday Oct. 2 and…
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Central Coast leaders and community members hold panel to end violence
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): Sept. 24 marks 30 years since the first Watsonville Peace and Unity March took place. Central Coast families who have…
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Mountain Lion spotted in Marina on Saturday
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said that a mountain lion was spotted on Saturday night and wants the community to be aware of their…
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City of Salinas to vote on condemning and denouncing Governor DeSantis’ visit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON September 23, 2023, AT 4:26 PM: Two Salinas councilmembers have joined Monterey County Supervisor Wendy…
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Big Sur Native American tribe to receive part of $19 million grant to help with wildfire safety
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced that a Monterey County-based Native American tribe will be one of 13 tribes in…
Continue Reading California governor vetoes bill requiring custody courts to weigh affirmation of gender identity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their…
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How California is using AI to snuff out wildfires before they explode
By Stephanie Elam, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters want every leg up they can get to knock out a blaze before it becomes an inferno. The California…
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California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that…
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Seaside moves forward with plans to build new Monterey County courthouse at Fort Ord
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside City council approved the final Environmental Impact Report for the construction of a new three-story Monterey…
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Capitola Wharf holds groundbreaking to start repair process
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s a date some will never forget when the famous Capitola Wharf was destroyed by the winter storms. “Well, we’re always…
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Southern sea otter will retain its threatened status, says US Fish and Wildlife
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife announced that the southern otter will retain its threatened status under the Endangered…
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Hollister High flag football player honored at 49ers game for trailblazing
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister High School said one of their senior student-athletes was recognized for making “significant strides in…
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Santa Cruz METRO agrees to purchase 57 zero-emission, fuel cell electric buses
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District’s (METRO) Board of Directors unanimously voted to purchase 57…
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Federal judge again strikes down California law banning gun magazines of more than 10 rounds
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California cannot ban gun owners from having detachable magazines that hold more than 10…
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49ers sign general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan to multi-year extensions
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers gave coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch multi-year contract extensions on…
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Hall of Famer Jerry Rice watches 49ers soundly defeat the NY Giants at home opener
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0 with a big 30-12 win over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football.…
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Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
BY ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will let insurance companies consider climate change when setting their prices, the…
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What could happen if the government shuts down
The prospect of a US government shutdown grows more likely with each passing day as lawmakers have yet to reach a deal to extend funding past a…
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Cesar Chavez: Non-profit raising funds to transform his landmark home into San Jose community center
Courtesy: Marion S. Trikosko / Library of Congress SAN JOSE, Calif. – Human rights activist Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to…
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