Hollister secures more funds for new 47-acre park
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s been over ten years since a program called “REACH” suggested a park for Hollister. Now, with funds put in place…
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Car Week brings revenue to local businesses
CARMEL, CA. (KION-TV): Car week generates millions of dollars for businesses along the…
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CAL FIRE one of 15 agencies helping keep people safe during Car Week
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Car week and the big Concours d’Elegance are happening on Sunday. We got a chance to catch up with CAL FIRE one of…
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Gang member convicted of robbing man and stealing PlayStation 5 in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was found guilty of a robbery that occurred in 2021.…
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Several people injured after truck crashes into McDonald’s in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said that several people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a truck…
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Local MMA fighter Daniel Compton to headline historic event in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz native Daniel Compton is returning to the Central Coast for the first-ever pro Mixed Martial Arts show to be…
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Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire
BY BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER AND CHRISTOPHER WEBERUpdated 6:17 PM PDT, August 17, 2023Share LAHAINA, Hawaii…
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Kitten Caboodle Adoption Event returns this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif, (KION-TV)- The SPCA Monterey County is bringing back the Kitten Caboodle Adoption Event this weekend. The event is returning…
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California investing a total of $120 million to protect kids from extreme heat on playgrounds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- School yards throughout the state of California will be transformed in the near future. On Thursday, California Gov.…
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Highway 183 pavement rehabilitation project gets state funding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Transportation Commission allocated more than $3.1 billion to improve the state’s…
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Sharon Ofek named Carmel Unified School District interim superintendent
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Sharon Ofek was named interim superintendent for the Carmel Unified School District. The Carmel Unfied School Board…
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17-year-old suspect arrested for McKenzie Avenue murder in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update August 17, 2023, at 2:04 p.m.- Watsonville Police said they arrested a teen suspect for a murder that…
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California disaster relief slowly pouring into the hands of undocumented people
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) – Victims of the flooding in Pajaro are still picking up the pieces after their home was destroyed. Governor Gavin Newsom…
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Kirby Road being repaired after seven-month closure
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Kirby Road which has been closed since January will finally be repaired after getting US Army Corps of Engineer…
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Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, could bring significant flooding to Southern California, Southwest
Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, could bring significant flooding to Southern California, Southwest Originally Published: 17 AUG 23 03:17 ET…
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Blue Shield California ditches CVS for Amazon and Mark Cuban’s drug company
Originally Published: 17 AUG 23 11:45 ET Updated: 17 AUG 23 14:17 ET By Tami Luhby and Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A major California…
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Major crash in Santa Cruz sends two people to the hospital, CHP investigating
Courtesy: Google Maps SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday, CHP responded to a major injury crash in the area of Highway 1, just north of North…
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Drone show to debut at this year’s Watsonville Fire in the Sky
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Watsonville will have a first-of-its-kind event at this year’s Fire in the Sky and Airport Open House on…
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Marina drug dealer faces more than ten years for possession of nearly 800 fentanyl pills: DA
Monterey Police said they arrested a violent gang member and served a reach warrant on the 3100 block of Del Monte Boulevard in Marina on Thursday.…
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Teen girl arrested for three vehicles thefts in Greenfield, arrested again for vehicle theft
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Aug. 16, 2023, at 10:07 a.m.- Greenfield Police said a familiar teen suspect was arrested for a familiar crime on…
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Man arrested for DUI after crashing into a home and three vehicles in Santa Cruz area
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a 53-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence,…
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Central Coast organizations helping those devastated by Hawaii wildfires
SALINAS, CA. (KMUV-TV): Continúan los esfuerzos locales en la Costa Central para ayudar a las personas de Maui afectadas por uno de los incendios de…
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At least 110 people dead in Maui wildfires, governor says, as role of power lines scrutinized
Originally Published: 16 AUG 23 02:41 ET Updated: 16 AUG 23 19:48 ET By Lauren Mascarenhas and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The death toll in the…
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Caltrans unveils memorial sign that honors fallen highway workers on the Central Coast
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, Caltrans District 5 unveiled a memorial sign that honored highway workers who died in…
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Teen arrested in relation to shots-fired incident that occurred near Aptos railroad tracks
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested an 18-year-old believed to have been involved in a shots…
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Marina Polynesian group holding benefit event to help those affected by Maui wildfires
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Dec. 16, 2023, at 11:19 a.m.- A local Polynesian group has announced that it has planned a benefit event to help…
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San Jose Police Officer shot in San Jose during family disturbance call
By KTVU Staff A police officer was shot and rushed to a hospital in San Jose while responding to a call about a family disturbance, the…
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California sending help to aid in both Hawaii and Oregon
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom is sending some extra help to help Hawaii and Oregon. Each state dealing with fire related tragedies. In…
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Local filmmaker set to debut film amid SAG-Aftra strike
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Hollywood actors and writers continue to strike in Southern California, but that isn’t stopping some independent…
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Local Jewish community leader and Holocaust survivor Harold Gordon has passed away
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Harold Gordon, a Salinas Jewish community leader and Holocaust survivor has passed away at 93, his family announced on…
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Severed pole falls, pipes into car injured driver just outside of Salinas
The Monterey County Regional Fire District said they responded to reports of downed lines and a severed power pole on Monday night. The incident…
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King City Police warns the public of virtual kidnapping scam
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- King City Police said that in July and August, they investigated incidents related to virtual kidnapping rescue scams.…
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Rancho Cielo hosts solar project groundbreaking
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Rancho Cielo Youth Campus is going green. The non-profit learning and social services program held a groundbreaking…
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Law enforcement agencies adding more patrol ahead of Car Week
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Pack your patience, car week is here. Cars are rolling into Monterey for car week. With more cars on the road, comes more…
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First day back to school for Pajaro Middle School students
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pajaro Middle School students would normally be getting ready to return to their school today—but the damage their…
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San Lorenzo Valley Water District investing in new pipelines
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Lorenzo Valley Water District has started construction on more than $13 million in crucial pipeline…
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Salinas Fire Ops 101 puts city leaders in the boots of a firefighter during hands-on program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A unique hands-on experience puts Salinas city leaders and Monterey County supervisors in the roles of firefighters for…
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A schedule of events for Car Week 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Car enthusiasts have descended on the Central Coast for Car Week 2023. The week started on Friday with the car…
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Monterey County ranks 4th in gun homicides per capita from 2010 to 2020 in California, says study
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In a new study that compiled gun homicide statistics in California, there were only three other counties higher…
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Castle Rock State Park expands by over 200 acres
LOS GATOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- California State Parks and the Sempervirens Fund, California’s first land trust announced the permanent expansion of…
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Four inmates stabbed during Salinas Valley State Prison riot, three released back to CDCR
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update August. 15, 2023, at 2:57 p.m.- The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says one person is…
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Man shot multiple times in possible gang-related shooting in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said that they are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Ginos Court and Ross…
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Pacific Grove Unified School District looking for community input on superintendent search
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)-The Pacific Grove Unified School District is searching for a new superintendent and asking for community input. The…
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Series of tasty options at The Pizza Series in Scotts Valley
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Had to cleanse my palate and eat a pizza with no strawberries on it. Fortunately, Scotts Valley had me covered. Why…
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City of Santa Cruz launches hazard mitigation and climate adaption plan survey
Courtesy: City of Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz launched its Local Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan…
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Crash with train being investigated in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police are investigating a crash with a train Tuesday morning. Police said the crash happened at the intersection of…
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Mother of 6-year-old who shot his teacher pleads guilty to state charge of felony child neglect
nnDeja Taylor arrives with attorney James Ellenson at the Newport News Sheriff’s Office in April. CNN) — Deja Taylor, the mother of the…
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Health of Latino children worse in states with anti-immigrant attitudes and policies, new study says
Latino children who lived in states with higher inequities had higher odds of one or more physical health conditions and two or more mental health…
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California’s new family agenda promotes educational freedoms
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV)- As kids head back to the classroom Governor Newsom spoke about a new agenda involving parent and student engagement. It’s…
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New gun safety proposal looks to support Newsom’s previous 28th Amendment
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom wants to make gun restrictions even tougher with proposing changes to the constitution. This new…
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