Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field receives $1 million for renovations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas announced that on Tuesday a construction contract for the Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field was awarded.…
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All-time NFL great running back, social activist Jim Brown dead at 87
(AP) – Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as…
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Three people wanted for possible connection to graffiti in Del Rey Oaks
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said they are searching for three individuals wanted for graffiti spotted on the 800 block of…
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Santa Cruz County Health Officer announces her retirement
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel announced her retirement on Thursday morning. Newel served as…
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SCESD to offer free, full-day preschool at eight campuses by start of 2025-2026 school year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas City Elementary School District announced that they are expanding their state-funded free, full-day preschool…
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DA: Woman who stabbed and killed 14-year-old Salinas boy in 2014 granted parole
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that on May 3, a woman convicted of second-degree murder in Salinas…
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Multiple people randomly attacked in North Salinas, suspect arrested
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said a 35-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night after he attacked multiple people and was seen driving…
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Hollister High School alarm system triggers false active shooter alert, school to resume Friday
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said there is not an active shooter incident at Hollister High School after a technical glitch…
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California lawmakers block bill making oil companies liable for some health problems
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers blocked two big environmental bills Thursday:…
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Mother arrested in Marina for DUI crash with child inside car
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Marina Police Department said they arrested a woman found driving under the influence with her 6-year-old child in the…
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New state preschool program coming to Salinas City Elementary School District
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Preschools in the Salinas City Elementary School District will be expanding starting this summer. The district is now…
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Salinas City officials explain how lift of cruising ban will work
Salinas, Calif. (KION-TV) – It was a win for the cruising community on Tuesday as members of the Salinas City Council voted unanimously to lift the…
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Santa Cruz teen looking to represent Team USA at roller derby world cup
SANTA CRUZ – Santa Cruz has itself a champion in the making who is receiving national recognition. She plays a particularly unique and aggressive…
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Home deemed uninhabitable after fire in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County said they responded to a structure fire on the 1700 block of 43rd Avenue…
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Monterey Regional Airport ILS repaired after flights delayed over weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE May 17, 2023- The Federal Aviation Administration gave an update on the instrument landing system that was being…
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Plane makes emergency landing near King City after engine failure
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a pilot and passenger are okay after a plane suffered a catastrophic engine…
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Makeshift housing in Royal Oaks to be demolished, tenants face housing uncertainty
Royal Oaks, Calif. (KION-TV) Update May 17, 2023, at 10:02 a.m.- Monterey County has provided an update on a property in Royal Oaks that was…
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Lights On voucher program to begin in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police and Fire announced that the city’s new voucher program will begin Friday. Residents or anyone who works in…
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City of Salinas transfers Animal Control Services to Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County announced Wednesday that Animal Control Services in the City of Salinas would be transferred to the County…
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2023 Monterey County Peace Officers Association memorial
MARINA, Calif. – The Monterey County Peace Officers Association hosted its 25th fallen officer memorial service and procession to honor the fallen…
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Salinas man sentenced to 64 years for “Operation REDRUM” initiation attempted murders
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a gang member was found guilty of first-degree murder…
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City of Santa Cruz to receive $128 million from EPA to improve drinking water reliability
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, the Environmental Protection Agency will be giving a $128 million dollar loan to the City…
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Salinas Police looking for suspects that carjacked elderly woman with gun
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for two people who carjacked an 80-year-old woman on the 100 block of East Laurel…
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California legislature approves loan program to prevent hospitals from closing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Senate and Assembly have approved a bill that would prevent hospitals from closing throughout the state.…
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San Benito Health Care District weighs Chapter 9 bankruptcy at upcoming meeting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito Health Care District’s board of directors are considering whether to file a Chapter 9 bankruptcy case at…
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Alliance on Aging and Executive Director Teresa Sullivan receive resolution
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Several members of Alliance on Aging walked to the board of supervisors meeting early Tuesday morning to watch a special…
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Surfer’s Path Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, roads in Capitola will be closed
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Surfer’s Path Half Marathon which takes runners from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back will take place on Sunday. The…
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Texas man dead after car drives off cliff in Santa Cruz County near Scott Creek Beach
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU said at least one person is dead after driving over a steep cliff on Highway 1 near Scott Creek Beach just…
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NAMI and Santa Cruz County Office of Education to host a youth mental health awareness event on Tuesday
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Office of Education and the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be hosting a mental health awareness…
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Siaha, Herrera turn goalkeeper competition into motivation
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – If you’ve caught a few matches out at Cardinale Stadium this season, chances are you’ve seen two different goalkeepers…
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Hollister City Council Member Rolan Resendiz issued “written reprimand” by fellow council members
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council members voted in a 3-1 vote to issue a written reprimand to Rolan Resendiz for violating the…
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Lisa Brinton appointed as new community development director for City of Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday morning, Salinas City Manager Steve Carrigan appointed Lisa Brinton as the new community development director…
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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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