California not ready to declare emergency over monkeypox
DON THOMPSON and JANIE HAR Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials are pressing for more vaccine and acting with “utmost…
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Vegetation fire burning off Highway 101 and Nestles Road in Soledad
Soledad, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE July 29, 2022, at 12:39 p.m. – Mulitple Fire Agencies responded this morning to a fire burning near Soledad. You…
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Police: Man arrested after leaving puppy in car on 113-degree day in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KION-TV)- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man on July 20 after allegedly leaving his puppy inside his car on…
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Lance takes starting QB job for 49ers in stride
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The person perhaps most unfazed by San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan’s…
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Capitola lifeguard honored for rescuing crashed pilot on Huntington Beach
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thursday night, Capitola recognized a lifeguard who helped rescue a pilot whose plane crashed into Huntington Beach six…
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Fire on Old Stage Road spreads to multiple outbuildings in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salians Fire and multiple agencies were on the scene of a fire on the 700 block of Old Stage Road Thursday at around 1:15…
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Five people arrested in Greenfield after assault on police officer with a scooter
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said one of their officers was assaulted with a metal scooter Wednesday around 3:44 p.m. Officers had…
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Police conduct warrant for wanted Soledad attempted homicide suspect
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE JULY 30, 2022, at 2:36 p.m.–Several law agencies conducted a warrant on North Street in Soledad Tuesday to find an…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office warns parents of illegal beach parties
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that they have received complaints of teens throwing rowdy parties at…
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Police: Gang member arrested in Salinas with three firearms
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a known gang member Thursday at Denny’s parking lot on Blanco. Hector Gurrero Jr., 28,…
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19th annual Monterey Beer Festival returns with added hard seltzer
Craft breweries and hard seltzer producers from all over California will assemble Saturday at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for the annual Beer…
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Monkeypox vaccine allocation on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- As of Thursday, there are 4,639 cases of monkeypox in the United States. California has 799 of those cases,…
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Flooding in central Appalachia kills at least 3 in Kentucky
JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Rescue workers plucked people off rooftops amid fast-rising water Thursday in central Appalachia, where torrential rains…
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Hollister to use crooked street mistake to host kart race event
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – Last week, the internet went crazy over a seemingly improbable mistake on Ladd Lane that left Rainbow Road in Mario…
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Hollister Police seek furever homes for furry friends
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police officers have taken time out of their days to help spotlight some animals in need of homes. Such as…
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Anzar fire near Aromas 100% contained
AROMAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) UPDATE: 7/26/22 7:12 p.m.-The Anzar Fire that started Thursday near Aromas is now 100% contained, according to CAL FIRE BEU.…
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William Shatner gives thanks to Gilroy citizens for returning his wallet
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Mission Log: In a search for Captain Kirk’s wallet, two good Gilroy earthlings that work for B&T Farms returned his…
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ODFL fined $1.36 million for improper hazardous waste
MONTEREY, Calif (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and 15 other District Attorney’s Office settled a case with Old Dominion…
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Pacific Grove Pet Parade preps
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pacific Grove Pet Parade will return Friday, July 29, and begins at 2 p.m. Participants will meet at Caledonia…
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Salinas Police looking for four suspects connected with sunglasses robbery
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for four suspects who burglarized the Sunglass Hut at the Northridge Mall Tuesday.…
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Despite rising inflation, National Retail Federation reports families will be buying back-to-school supplies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With school starting next week, people are heading to the stores to make sure their kids are ready for the first day of…
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Teen arrested for armed robbery in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE July 27, 2022, at 5:09 p.m.- Scotts Valley Police arrested an armed robbery suspect on Monday. The robbery…
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Sprite will no longer be sold in green bottles
New York (CNN Business) – Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years. Coca-Cola said Wednesday it’s changing the…
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Highway 1 closed north of Pfeiffer State Park after vehicle versus pole
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that Highway 1 just north of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is closed after a vehicle hit a pole. The pole is…
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Emergency repairs scheduled for River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales in August
SOLEDAD. Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County said there will be a full closure of River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales for construction. The…
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Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan
By Kylie Atwood, Evan Perez and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Updated 2:31 PM ET, Wed July 27, 2022 Washington (CNN) – After months of…
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Ticket worth $2.9 million sold in San Bernardino County
BAKER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Mega Millions Jackpot reaching over $1 billion Wednesday was not the only good piece of news for one lucky person. One…
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Monterey County blood drives to help with critical blood shortage
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Vitalant will be hosting blood drives in Monterey County to help with critical blood shortages. Vitalant says…
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Monterey County middle school wrestling champ recognized with “Ayden Schlotthauer Day”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE: July 26, 2022, at 3:47 p.m.- One Marina middle schooler was recognized by Monterey County for his hard work in…
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Monterey Regional Fire District name new Fire Chief
The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District announced that Interim Fire Chief David J. Sargenti will be named their permanent chief…
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Gilroy Police arrest four in realtion to two separate July stabbings
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police said they arrested four suspects concerning two stabbings in city limits during July. The stabbings occurred…
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MPUSD getting ready for back-to-school with latest COVID protocols and later start times
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey’s new school year starts next week. Teachers and staff at the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are…
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7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines
(CNN)A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck in northern Luzon,…
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Greenfield hit-and-run victim dies, suspect still on the run from police
Greenfield Police are looking for the suspect involved in a hit-and-run collision Friday that left a pedestrian badly…
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Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning
NEW YORK (AP) — Long dreamed about and in development for longer than the big league career of the man it honors, the Jackie Robinson Museum opened…
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Morgan Hill man sentenced to 17 years for coercion of Filipino minors for online sex acts
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Morgan Hill man was sentenced Monday to 210 months in federal prison for trying to produce child porn, attempted…
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Tony Dow’s management team removes statement star has died
By Scottie Andrew After sharing a statement on his verified Facebook account Tuesday morning that Tony Dow, an actor and director best known for his…
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Over three tons of marijuana eradicated by Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit
Unlicensed cannabis operators in Monterey County have been getting shut down by the Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit.…
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Man born in Carmel made Chief of Naval Air Training
In a Change of Command Ceremony held in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 19, a Central Coast man was made Chief of Naval Training.…
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112th California Rodeo Salinas Championship Sunday tops 2021 attendance by 19.6%
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas is officially done for the year and ended with their Championship Sunday. The Crown Royal Day…
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Man found dead inside burned tent at Santa Cruz Park
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said a man was found dead in a tent that caught fire on the riverbed at San Lorenzo…
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Motorcyclist killed in Alba Road crash near Brookdale, Ben Lomond identified
The CHP is investigating a deadly crash along Alba Road west of Ben Lomond and…
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‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
By LINDSEY BAHR Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and the NYPD…
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SBSO: Man shot in overnight Aromas trailer park shooting
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito Sheriff’s Office said they are investing a shooting at the Monterey RV Park in Aromas that happened Sunday…
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PG&E: Power restored to majority of people who lost power overnight
About 2,000 people are without power Monday morning in the Santa Cruz…
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23-year-old in serious condition after overnight shooting in downtown Salinas
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Salinas that left a 23-year-old man in serious condition early Saturday…
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Forward progress stopped after vegetation fire erupts in Morgan Hill
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Forward progress has been stopped after the Pratt fire burned 1/2 acre, according to Cal Fire. Multiple…
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The California Rodeo Salinas returns with horse parade and bull riding glory
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Rodeo is alive and well this weekend after kicking off Thursday afternoon at the Salinas Sports Complex. Barrel…
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Watsonville Police release bodycam video of controversial arrest
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have released the bodycam video for an arrest they made Tuesday night on the 400 block of Chappell…
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Greenfield Police investigating vehicle versus pedestrian on Elm Avenue
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian accident that happened Friday. The crash…
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