Over 6,000 customers are without power in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over 6,000 customers in Capitola are without power on Sunday afternoon according to PG&E officials. The power outage…
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Oakland Athletics’ announcer suspended indefinitely after using racial slur
(CNN) — Oakland Athletics announcer Glen Kuiper has been suspended indefinitely after using a racial slur during the team’s pre-game show…
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Suspect in Texas mall shooting identified as 33-year-old man
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — The assailant who killed eight people at a Texas outlet mall was identified by authorities Sunday as a 33-year-old man who had…
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Police: 7 dead, 6 hurt in border city of Brownsville, Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Seven people were killed and up to six were injured Sunday after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a city…
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Vida Blue, led Oakland to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped…
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentives Program launches in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Santa Cruz is hoping to provide incentives for adding more housing to existing homeowners’…
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Salinas man killed after two-vehicle crash outside Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a man is dead and two others were injured after a two-vehicle crash near…
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Police investigating deadly shooting in Chico
A viewer submitted this photo of two police vehicles outside of the Cedar Park IV apartments on the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue at about 8 a.m.…
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Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf is roaring back tourism
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey is getting ready to receive an uptick in tourism ahead of Memorial Day weekend…
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San Juan Bautista Rib Cook-Off helping beef up town’s economy
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Parking was already full as people came to enjoy the 18th annual San Juan Bautista Rib Cook-Off. Crowds like…
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Lighthouse Cinema to reopen for Good Old Days
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The longtime staple in the Pacific Grove community announced that they would be open for two days during the 64th…
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City of Salinas has fixed nearly 10,000 more potholes than previous year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- To say the unforeseen wet weather has caused problems for the Central Coast is an understatement. The city of Salinas has…
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Ex-college student pleads not guilty to CA murder charges
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — A 21-year-old former university student on Friday pleaded not guilty to two counts of…
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Big layoffs in tech industry leaves Central Coast students nervous for college graduation
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Graduation is coming up for many college seniors. They are getting ready for their careers. Layoffs in the tech…
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Warriors’ win makes Thursday ‘best day of my life’ for newlywed fan
Originally Published: 05 MAY 23 13:52 ET By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The…
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Santa Cruz company works to replace styrofoam with enviro-friendly alternative
By Kelsi Thorud, KPIX SANTA CRUZ — Down in Santa Cruz, a company called Cruz Foam is looking to revolutionize the packaging industry. The CEO and…
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Low home values in Pajaro kept the federal waterway project at the bottom of the list
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)-People in the unincorporated area of Pajaro are slowly rebuilding their lives after having lost their homes and belongings…
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Highway 236 set for full closure until mid-June
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans announced Wednesday the full closure of Highway 236 beginning on Monday at 8 a.m. to help repair…
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Santa Cruz County Superior Court extending application deadline for Civil Grand Jury
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Superior Court will be extending their 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury application to Monday…
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Winter Storm Restoration Project accepting employment applications
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County officials and California State Parks are accepting employment applications for Monterey County…
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Hollister Fire to have monthly CPR classes
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Fire Department announced on Thursday that they will be offering monthly CPR classes to community members.…
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Harigae ready for homecoming at historic U.S. Women’s Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – When Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the U.S. Women’s Open in July, many golfers will be playing the course for the…
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The countdown is on for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- The winds may have been gusty but the mood at Pebble Beach Golf Links was nothing short of jubilation. The countdown…
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Restoration of Seacliff State Beach could take a year, community urged to be part of process
SEACLIFF, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seacliff State Beach suffered through tragedy earlier this year with the winter storms. The extreme waves took out the…
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Soledad man arrested for allegedly molesting girl under 10 years of age
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 35-year-old man from Soledad on Wednesday for sexual…
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Salinas teen sentenced to 48 years for molesting 9-year-old girl
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Thursday that an 18-year-old had been sentenced to 48…
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Marina Fire put out car fire in Walmart parking lot
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Marina Fire Department said they extinguished a car fire at the Walmart parking lot that spread to a nearby vehicle.…
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Davis Road River Crossing reopened after four months of flooding and storm damages
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County announced that the Davis Road River Crossing has reopened as of Thursday morning. The crossing has…
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New Starbucks coming to South Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- By the end of year, Salinas will be home to another Starbucks. Salinas City District 3 Councilmember Steve McShane…
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Twin sisters earn Valedictorian/Salutatorian honors at Rancho San Juan High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Union High School District announced that two Seniors earned the 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian…
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28-year-old man killed in Abbott Street crash identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 3, 2023, AT 10:11 AM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man that was killed in a crash…
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CHP: Deadly crash near Castroville caused by driver making unsafe movement into other lane
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update: May 3, 2023, at 2:45 p.m.- CHP has released new details in a crash that left one person dead on Highway 1…
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Student react after two antisemitic incidents reported at UC Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) Update: May 3, 2023, at 5:45 p.m.- UC Santa Cruz students are reacting to reports of two antisemitism incidents in…
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Bixby Bridge named among the ‘most beautiful’ places in the world
by: Iman Palm BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- From the breathtaking ocean views, lush forests and monumental natural wonders, the world has many…
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Monterey Regional Airport agrees to let Monterey Fire Department continue services
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 3, 2023, AT 2:37 PM- In a unanimous vote, the Monterey Fire Department has been chosen to continue to…
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Northbound Highway 101 set for overnight closures in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans wants to remind drivers that a full overnight closure of northbound Highway 101 is planned for four nights…
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California companies pay higher taxes for unemployment debt
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — One potential consequence of California’s ballooning budget deficit: Higher taxes for…
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City of Monterey approves four marijuana dispensaries within city limits
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey continues to plant the seeds to grow the cannabis industry in the city. A discussion between council…
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34-year-old Los Gatos man dies after all-terrain vehicle hits retaining wall and rolled over
LOS GATOS, Calif, (KION-TV)- CHP Santa Cruz confirmed that a 34-year-old Los Gatos man died on Monday night after the all-terrain vehicle he was…
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California bill advances, requiring Big Tech to pay for news
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Big Tech companies such as Google and Meta might soon have to pay media outlets for…
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Texas massacre suspect in custody after dayslong manhunt, sources say
Originally Published: 02 MAY 23 00:17 ET Updated: 02 MAY 23 20:38 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe, Josh Campbell and Ed Lavandera, CNN…
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Monterey County opens up additional housing for people in Pajaro
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Elia Avila and Pedro Sosa haven’t been able to live in their home for the past month and a half. “It was a complete loss,”…
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The Bay meets LA: Warriors fans in Santa Cruz Prepare for Game 1 against Lakers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Bay meets LA for the first time in 20 years. The Golden State Warriors are gearing up to take on the Los Angeles…
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Residents in Arroyo Seco preparing for potential slide
ARROYO SECO, CALIF (KION-TV) UPDATE APRIL 2, 2023, AT 5:24 PM- People living along Arroyo Seco Road are preparing for what might come with a…
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Stanford preschool teacher, friend arrested in Santa Cruz County killing
By Jesse Gary SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)-A Children’s Center of the Stanford Community preschool teacher was arrested last week in…
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District to honor 104 students with seal of biliteracy
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pajaro Valley Unified School District announced Tuesday that 104 graduating students would receive a symbol of their…
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California Rodeo Salinas and Big Week Bull Riding tickets on sale Thursday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Tickets for the California Rodeo Salinas and Big Week Bull Riding will go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. Rodeo fans can…
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From Salinas to Ivy League, the story of the Puente Program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s not too common for first-generation students to get into prestigious universities — like Harvard and Yale. But two…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for California residents who were affected by recent winter storms and floods
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Californians who have lost work as a result of the winter storms that took place in February and March may be…
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Three arrested with three ghost guns in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Sunday, Greenfield Police were conducting probation and parole compliance checks throughout the city and ended up…
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