Greenfield students help police set up cones that blew over
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police wanted to acknowledge two Mary Chapa Academy students who went above and beyond to help one of their…
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Soledad man arrested for shooting at car on Highway 101 near Soledad with BB gun
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said they arrested a man allegedly involved with shooting at a vehicle Tuesday morning. CHP…
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Applications for Live Oak affordable housing now open
LIVE OAK, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County announced that rental applications for Beinstar Plaza are now open. The affordable housing is located…
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Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor…
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Students in the Puente program at Rancho San Juan High School set to graduate
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Graduation season is right around the corner but for one local high school, this year’s graduation will have special…
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Santa Cruz Metro gets $38.6 million in state funding for multiple transit-related and housing projects
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- During a press conference on Monday morning, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District received more than $30…
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Man allegedly involved in Bradbury Street murder extradited to Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE DATE ON APRIL 13, 2023, AT 2:36 PM- The Monterey County Sherriff’s Office said one of the people allegedly involved…
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CAL FIRE awarded $5 million in funding to help with CZU Lightning Complex Fire recovery
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL Fire announced Monday that they received $142.6 million to help fund statewide projects intended to enhance carbon…
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Phase 1 of Pajaro clean up ends, residents still in need of trash removal
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County said today was the last clean up day for Phase 1 in Pajaro — but many people said they still have a lot…
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Structure fire breaks out in Soquel, surrounding area evacuated and no injuries reported
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday morning, a structure fire broke out on the 2700 block of South Rodeo Gulch Road, leading to the surrounding area…
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Police: Man arrested for attempting to murder two people sitting in their car in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said a man had been booked into Monterey County jail for attempted murder Sunday. Abraham Diaz mugshot…
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Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets
NEW YORK, (KION-TV)- After months of speculation, Aaron Rodgers will have a new place to play in 2023. The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player will be…
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New California gun proposals follow Lunar New Year shooting
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — California officials gathered Monday in Monterey Park and proposed three new laws aimed at preventing more gun…
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Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News on Monday ousted prime-time host Tucker Carlson, whose stew of grievances and political…
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Gilroy native Dustin Wolf wins American Hockey League MVP
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, (KION-TV)- Gilroy native Dustin Wolf will need to make more room on his trophy case. The Calgary Wranglers goaltender received…
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Strong showing by MBFC, MBFC2 in busy weekend for club
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – An action-packed week is underway for the Crisp and Kelp as Monterey Bay F.C. is set to play three matches in eight days.…
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Highway 25 construction project set to take place on Thursday
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Drivers who use Highway 25 during the week will be expecting delays on Thursday. CHP Hollister-Gilroy said that a…
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Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-all
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 32 points but gave Sacramento a late chance when he called a timeout Golden State didn’t have, and the…
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Salinas Fire rescues family of four from an apartment complex fire
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A family of four is safe on Sunday after they were rescued by Salinas Fire from a second floor apartment that was engulfed…
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California launches website to help residents find climate resources
Calif. (KION-TV)- Beginning Friday, Californians can now visit a newly launched website aimed at connecting residents with climate resources like ZEV…
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NOAA approves over $2 million to restore Elkhorn Slough
MOSS LANDING. Calif. (KION-TV)- Announced earlier this week that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coastal Management Office…
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Dog stolen from Hitchcock Road Animal Services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hitchcock Road Animal Services is asking for the public’s help locating an English Bulldog stolen on Monday. The animal…
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Motorcyclist dies in crash near Highway 1 in Moss Landing
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said a 28-year-old man is dead after crashing with another vehicle Friday morning near…
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How the Friendliest Catch in Santa Cruz is using sustainable fishing to preserve the ocean
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- This week is Earth Week. A commercial fishing crew out in Santa Cruz ensuring they’re environmentally conscious while…
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CASA Program bringing awareness to child abuse on the Central Coast
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The directors of CASA from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties met at the Mary and Richard Solari house…
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Three from Soledad arrested for burglary in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested three for a burglary on the 300 block of Espinosa Road in Salinas…
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California surpasses 1.5 million zero emission vehicles sold two years ahead of schedule
Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom announced Friday that California reached its goal for zero emission vehicles sold two years before the state’s…
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Supreme Court protects access to abortion pill
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court on Friday protected access to a widely used abortion drug by freezing…
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Raiders owner Mark Davis rips Athletics for potential move to Las Vegas: ‘All they did was f— the Bay Area’
By Steven Taranto Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke out against the Oakland Athletics potential move to Las Vegas, accusing the A’s of…
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Top Rank Boxing and ESPN to visit Pajaro flood victims
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- According to Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo, Top Rank Boxing and ESPN plan to visit Pajaro Flood victims on Monday…
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Construction on Walnut Travel Center starts again
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Greenfield Community Development announced that construction at the Walnut Travel Center has started again. The wet…
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San Benito County Sheriff rooted in Oakland even after Athletics reported move to Las Vegas
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- In Oakland, the highest law of the land is, or was, the Athletics up until they tore the hearts out of loyal fans…
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Injured hawk rescued by CHP on Highway 9
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP Santa Cruz County said that a recently graduated officer saved an injured hawk Thursday on Highway 1. The…
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City of Monterey to host a neighborhood town hall on the future of Casanova Oak Knoll Center
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a neighborhood town hall on the future of…
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Seaside Police joins Lights On program
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Seaside Police announced that they have joined the Lights On program. Seaside Police said that the…
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Daytime lane closure of Highway 17 to continue until Friday
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 20, 2023 AT 2:26 PM- Caltrans District 4 will continue with a scheduled lane closure of one…
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Elon Musk’s Twitter begins purge of blue check marks
Originally Published: 20 APR 23 14:13 ETUpdated: 20 APR 23 19:20 ETBy Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s Twitter on…
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Proposed agriculture bill to create a pathway to citizenship
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Many farmworkers in California are undocumented — but that could change if state lawmakers pass Senate Bill 831 — which…
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City of Monterey looking to make housing more affordable
MONTEREY, CALIF (KION-TV)- Monterey’s City Council discussed the city’s housing and rental programs. One woman who’s lived here since 1963 did…
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Disaster Recovery Center opens up in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local assistance center in Hollister will be turning into a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. The center will be located…
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California could protect sex assault victims facing lawsuits
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers voted Thursday to protect sexual assault…
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Charge to be dropped against Alec Baldwin in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of…
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County of Monterey asking for community input to develop a broadband internet strategy
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County officials are asking for community input to develop a regional broadband strategy. The county…
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Pajaro Update: Recovery continues as county brings interpreter, nurse and more FEMA aid
PAJARO Calif. (KION-TV)- Leaders from Monterey County offered updates on the recovery process in Pajaro Wednesday. While they say there’s still a…
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Megan Hunter named Soledad City Manager
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Soledad City Council unanimously approved Megan Hunter to become the city manager during a Council meeting on…
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Man faces seven years for police chase through downtown Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update April 20, 2023, at 11:06 a.m.- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a man has been convicted after…
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Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas…
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Gonzales River Bridge reopened after three-month closure
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV): Update April. 19, 2023, at 10:42 a.m.- The County of Monterey announced that the Gonzales River Bridge is back open after…
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Monterey County agriculture leaders discuss Salinas River flood mitigation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Local agriculture leaders said the winter storms caused $1 billion in damages along the Salinas and Pajaro river, and…
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CAL FIRE prepares for 2023 fire season during seasonal training program
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As we transition from wet winter to spring some officials are already looking ahead to fire season. Kion chief…
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