Kate Daniels to run for Monterey County District 5 Supervisors seat
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Planning Commissioner Kate Daniels officially announced her campaign to run for the Monterey…
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San Benito County to host free May “Recycle Day” Event
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Regional Agency will be hosting a Recycle Day event on…
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Visiting KION’s biggest fan for 78th birthday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Not many things are certain daily in a newsroom, a story can break at any moment. One thing that is for sure, is a call…
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds shelter closes
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Warehouses inside the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds sit empty as Monterey County has closed its shelter completely for…
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Santa Cruz County to host career fair on Wednesday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County will be hosting a job fair at the Civic Plaza Community Room in Watsonville from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on…
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Gonzales Police Officer named 2022 Monterey County Peace Officer of the Year
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Gonzales Police officer was awarded the 2022 Monterey County Peace Officer of The Year on April 27. Officer Nathan…
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Overnight lane closures of Mission Street set to start on Monday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Starting on Monday night, Caltrans will be having overnight lane closures on Mission Street, (Highway 1) for a project…
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Otters win first CCAA Tournament Championship in program history
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – After Cal State San Bernardino forced a winner-take-all “If Necessary Game,” Cal State Monterey Bay stunned the Coyotes with…
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Blaine Street Women’s Facility to reopen to accommodate Santa Cruz County Jail upgrades
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that upgrades at the Main Jail will be soon and will take around a…
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Man arrested for drive-by shooting that resulted in injury of juvenile in King City
KING CITY, Calif, (KION-TV) UPDATE ON MAY 12, 2023, AT 1:45 PM- King City Police said that they arrested a 19-year-old Greenfield man in connection…
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Police: Man arrested for leading officers on high-speed chase through East Salinas that ends in collision
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas Police Department said they arrested a man on multiple charges following a high-speed pursuit early Saturday…
Continue ReadingEnd of Title 42 immigration policy brought fewer migrants than expected, but communities are still on high alert
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN The expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 has so far brought fewer migrant arrivals than…
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Phase Two of the Elkhorn-Werner-Salinas Roads Project to start on Monday
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Public Works, Facilities, and Parks Department will begin phase two of the Elkhorn Werner-Salinas…
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Otters advance to CCAA Tournament Finals
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Backed by another strong Drew Williams performance, the Otters punched their ticket to the championship game with a 4-3 win…
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SPCA Monterey County reunites baby gray foxes with parents in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center got three baby gray fox kits on Thursday. The finders…
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BOLO: Missing elderly disabled man reported in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Police Department said they are looking for a man reported missing elderly disabled man as of Friday.…
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Police: Man shot while unloading groceries in East Salinas, toddler in car almost hit with round
SALINA, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas Police said they are investigating a few incidents in East Salinas that occurred Thursday night. Police said they…
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East Salinas flower vendors preparing for Mother’s Day
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Inflation is driving up the cost of flowers for this Mother’s Day according to an Economy professor. Already a lot of…
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The Village Project celebrates 15th anniversary, Monterey County recognizes their efforts to the community
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local non-profit on the Central Coast, The Village Project, was recognized for its generous work by the board of…
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YouTuber agrees to plead guilty to federal charge after intentionally crashing his plane for online views, DOJ says
Originally Published: 11 MAY 23 20:01 ET Updated: 12 MAY 23 07:23 ET By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A 29-year-old…
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Second person arrested in relation to shooting near Harding Street in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON MAY 12, 2023, AT 11:54 AM- Seaside Police say a second man was arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred…
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California’s governor says state’s budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday the state’s budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion. That’s about…
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Gilroy Police arrest shooting suspect that fired at ground near victim
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police said they arrested a man wanted for a shooting that occurred on Tuesday morning. Around 9:15 a.m., officers…
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Pacific Grove High School student wins annual 19th Congressional District Art Competition
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV)- A Pacific Grove High School student was awarded first place for her digital artwork in the Congressional Art Competition…
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Monterey County Supervisor Mary Adams will not seek reelection
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District 5 Supervisor Mary Adams told KION that she will not be seeking reelection in 2024. “I made my…
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Structure fire on Riker and West Romie contained to one home
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Police Department and Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Riker and West Romie Thursday morning.…
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CAL FIRE BEU gearing up for fire season
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fire season has been year-round in California for the last few years, and the weather is heating up, so CAL FIRE has…
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Title 42 ending impacts on the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Title 42 elimination may see an influx of migrants on the Central Coast.With the elimination of Title 42, it’s possible…
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CDC ends Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 and what that means for the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The CDC officially ended its public health emergency today for COVID-19. Tools for the virus, like vaccines and…
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Estimated 5.4 magnitude earthquake shakes NorCal
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – An estimated 5.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Northern California Thursday afternoon, according to the USGS.…
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Three arrested during Watsonville traffic stop, two guns and two-year-old child inside car
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said two ghost guns and a two-year-old child were found inside a car after three were arrested…
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Two juveniles arrested in Greenfield for possession of loaded ghost gun
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they observed a vehicle Wednesday of a vehicle driving recklessly and tried pulling the car…
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Supreme Court backs California law for more space for pigs. Producers predict pricier pork, bacon
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday backed a California animal cruelty law that requires more space…
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Emergency Shelter to close Monday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced that the Emergency flood shelter will be closed beginning Monday. The shelter was…
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Daughter of King City Councilwoman Darlene Acosta calls Jerry’s Place a blessing for her mother
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Death is inevitable, and while people don’t like to think about it, it is going to happen to everyone. However, people…
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Gilroy man dies after crash on Highway 156 outside San Juan Bautista
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said a man died after crashing his car Tuesday night on Highway 156. According to…
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Counterfeit operation stopped in Seaside, six arrested from Visalia
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Seaside Police Department made six arrests Wednesday after a person was seen passing counterfeit $100 bills at the…
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Applications open for Monterey County Ag Pass program
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The application period for the Monterey County Ag Pass for agricultural operators is officially open. People in…
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Pajaro evacuees looking for where to live after Monterey County closes emergency shelter
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some people in Pajaro who are staying at the Santa Cruz County fairgrounds are now seeking to find where to live. That is…
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Seaside Police arrest man with 13 bundles of fentanyl and stolen bike
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police on patrol found a man on probation on the 1100 block of Fremont Street. Police said he was believed to be…
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The City of Seaside to start Thursday Farmers’ Market in mid-June
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Seaside has announced a partnership with Everyone’s Harvest, resulting in a new weekly Farmers’ Market…
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California Gov. Newsom declines to back reparations checks, says slavery’s legacy is ‘more than cash payments’
FIRST ON FOX: California Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to endorse the cash payments – which could reach as high as $1.2 million for a single…
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Kyle Doan’s father shares frustration regarding stalled search efforts for his missing son
Originally Published: 10 MAY 23 16:57 ET By Jacob Dizon Click here for updates on this story SAN LUIS OBISPO, California…
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George Santos charged with fraud, including stealing from campaign to buy designer clothes
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating his life story, has been indicted on…
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Righting a wrong, Monterey County Supervisors approve resolution that apologizes to Filipino community for past actions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting county leaders took…
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Seaside License Plate Reader already helping solve crimes
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Seaside Police Department has a new technology already helping solve crimes. “Our License Plate Reader camera program…
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Salinas-Native that led Vikings to first Super Bowl Joe Kapp dies at 85
Joe Kapp, the tough quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl and California to its last Rose Bowl, has died. He was 85.…
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San Jose woman killed after hitting a semi-truck while riding on a motorcycle outside Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 9, 2023, AT 9:48 AM- The California Highway Patrol has released new details about a deadly crash…
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Marijuana Dispensaries On The Way To Monterey
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey looks to be gaining momentum into adding marijuana dispensaries to the peninsula. Kimberly Cole of…
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Pajaro Middle School to remain closed for reconstruction for 2023-24 school year
PAJARO — Pajaro Middle School in Monterey County will remain closed through the 2023-2024 school year, school district leaders announced in a letter…
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