California heat persists, but no call for power cutbacks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Heat advisories remained in effect Thursday in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and adjacent areas but managers of…
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Browns’ Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, fined $5 million
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension, pay a $5…
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Central Coast counties looking for public input for more electric charging stations
Central Coast counties are looking for input from the community as they work to identify sites for future electric vehicle charging stations.…
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Former Harden Middle School teacher sentenced to 40 years for sexually abusing five minors
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 17, 2022, at 10:56 a.m.- A former Salinas Union High School District teacher was sentenced to 40 years…
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Harkins Fire stopped near Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU said they stopped forward progress on a half-acre fire near Harkins Slough Road. The cause is still under…
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Over 2,800 customers without power west of Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E says that at least 2,821 customers are without power west of Watsonville. Seven hundred fifty-one customers…
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Lisa Eisemann, wife of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter passes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The daughter of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter said her mother passed after a long battle with dementia. Lisa Eisemann…
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California community colleges to offer basic needs resource center
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new policy that went into effect on July 1 requires community colleges in California to hire a basic needs coordinator…
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Fire burning in Fort Hunter Liggett 583 acres, 42% contained
JOLON, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE said they are responding to three vegetation fires near Williams Hill Tuesday that total 583 acres. The fire is…
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Russian spacewalk cut short by bad battery in cosmonaut suit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Russian spacewalker had to rush back inside the International Space Station on Wednesday when the battery voltage in…
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Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed…
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Three killed in three crashes in three days in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said they are investigating three separate deadly vehcile crashes over the weekend. The first…
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LeBron James agrees to two-year $97.1 million extension with Lakers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV) – LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to ESPN NBA insider…
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US traffic deaths, once in decline, continue to rise in 2022
DETROIT (AP) — The trend of rising U.S. traffic deaths that began two years ago is continuing into 2022. Roadway deaths rose 7% during the first…
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White Nissan may be linked to 2021 Morgan Hill murder
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Morgan Hill Police Department needs the public’s help in finding the owner of a white Nissan Sentra potentially…
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CEO ordered to pay $2.4 million for growing cannabis without state licenses
MONTEREY, CALIF, (KION-TV): Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced todaythat former California New Wave CEO Paul King will…
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California appeals court rejects COVID-19 fines for church
u A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won’t have to pay about…
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Man shot in the hand near Winton Street in Seaside
Seaside Police are investigating a shooting that left a man with a gunshot wound to his hand on…
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California Flex Alert issued for Wednesday
CALIF. (KION-TV)- California ISO has issued a statewide Flex Alert for Wednesday due to excessive heat and high energy demands. They are asking…
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Monkey behind prank 911 calls at Paso Robles Zoo
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said a Capuchin monkey was behind recently dropped 911 calls. The first…
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Victim identified in deadly Salinas homeless encampment shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Police are asking the public if they know anything about a deadly shooting that happened at a homeless encampment over the…
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Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation
By ZEKE MILLER and SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care…
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20-year-old arrested with 500 fentanyl pills and revolver in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a man on North Main Street and Rossi for possessing a gun and fentanyl pills. A traffic…
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Wanted street racer arrested with handgun and cannabis cartridges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man wanted for street racing back in mid-July. The initial…
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Capri Sun recalled for possibly containing cleaning solution
(KION-TV)- Kraft Heinz has issued a voluntary recall for the Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink due to the possibility of it containing a…
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Two shot at Beach Flats Park in Santa Cruz drive-by
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said at least two people were shot Sunday night after a drive-by at Beach Flats Park. Police arrived…
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Hunter dead after rollover crash in Monterey County
JOLON, Calif. (KION-TV)- In what has been a devastating weekend on the Central Coast for fatal car crashes. A hunter died on day one of rifle…
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One person dead after crash along Highway 1 near Lightfighter Drive
The CHP confirms that one person is dead after a car crash on Highway…
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Man dies after car erupts in flames in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) California Highway Patrol is investigating a solo-vehicle car crash that left one man dead early Sunday morning in the…
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Anne Heche dies of crash injuries after life support removed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career…
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Watsonville native mic’d up during minor league baseball game
Dayton Dragons infielder and Cincinnati Reds prospect, Ruben Ibarra, showed off some of his personality in a recent game against the Fort Wayne…
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Kobe Bryant crash scene photos were shared during awards ceremony cocktail hour, witness testifies
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CNN) — Photos taken at the scene of the fatal helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven…
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Man arrested in connection to ATM fire in South Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m.- Salinas Police said they arrested a man in connection with an ATM fire that occurred…
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UPDATE: Forward progress stopped on DeLaveaga Fire in Santa Cruz
UPDATE, 2:36 p.m.- CAL FIRE crews say forward progress has stopped on the DeLaveaga Fire. Crews say about three to five acres burned. No injuries or…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s new college savings program to help millions of kids save for higher education
By Greta Serrin Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — More than three million California…
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SpaceX launches 46 satellites into orbit from California
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — SpaceX launched 46 more Starlink satellites into orbit from California on Friday. The satellites were…
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California governor wants to extend nuclear plant’s life
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to extend the life of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant by at least…
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Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s drug policy
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fernando Tatis Jr. is facing a suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy,…
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49ers begin their quest for their sixth Lombardi Trophy
SANTA CLARA, CALIF, (KION-TV): The Trey Lance era will begin tonight as the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers as both teams open…
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FBI took 11 sets of classified material from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home while investigating possible Espionage Act violations
By Katelyn Polantz, Zachary Cohen, Sara Murray and Marshall Cohen, CNN The Justice Department removed 11 sets of classified documents from former…
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Benny the Gilroy dog found in Germany reunited with owner
Gilroy Police reported a golden retriever was found roaming the streets of a small village in Germany. …
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Salinas Fire investigating arson at South Salinas froyo location
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire said they contained a shrub fire Friday morning outside the MYO Frozen Yogurt on South Main Street. Salinas…
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Anne Heche passes a week after crash at age 53
UPDATE: According to her friend Nancy Davis, actor Anne Heche passed away a week after her crash. Davis wrote, “Heaven has a new Angel . My…
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Author Salman Rushdie attacked at western New York event and a suspect is in custody, police say
By Ray Sanchez, Adam Thomas, Kristina Sgueglia and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN)Salman Rushdie — a celebrated author and winner of the world’s…
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Veggie Box event at Rancho Cielo helps feed local community
A new milestone was reached in Rancho Cielo’s effort to feed those in need as more than ten thousand boxes of tasty goods were handed out this…
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Giants mourn passing of Burlingame school principal Cristin Coleman, wife of Tim Lincecum
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants announced Thursday the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed…
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Russell’s No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league
Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA. The league and the National Basketball Players Association made the announcement…
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Newsom: California must boost water recycling, desalination
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and…
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Police: 17-year-old student arrested for making violent threats towards Gonzales school
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Gonzales Unified School District was informed Thursday of a “non-specific threat” being made “to no particular…
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Watsonville Police determine suspicious device to be cooking item, streets open
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE August 11, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.- Watsonville Police Officers on the scene say that the suspicious device…
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