King City Police investigating drive-by shooting on San Lorenzo Street
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– King City Police said that at around 7:36 p.m. on Wednesday, they received calls of gunfire on the 300 block of North…
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An 8-year-old boy is paralyzed from the waist down after getting shot in the chest in Highland Park parade attack
Originally Published: 07 JUL 22 19:27 ET By Joe Sutton and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — An 8-year-old boy who was attending the Highland…
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Monterey County Task Force help take fentanyl, guns and fireworks off the street Wednesday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Over the last 24 hours, the Monterey County Task Force helped conduct various parole and probation checks and…
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Raiders name Sandra Douglass Morgan NFL’s first Black female president
The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Sandra Douglass Morgan as the team’s new president Thursday. Douglass Morgan will be the first Black female to be…
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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 245 months in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
From CNN’s Paul Vercammen in Minneapolis, Minnesota Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will serve 245 months in prison for violating…
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Intruder goes hog wild in Lake San Antonio bathroom
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The women’s bathroom at Lake San Antonio will be closed for repairs after a pig got in and caused damage. The…
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RV caught on fire in Salinas near Fremont Street.
SALINAS, CALIF, (KION)- Salinas Fire told KION that an RV was engulfed in flames this morning. The fire occurred on Terrace Street and Carr Avenue.…
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James Caan, Oscar-nominated actor of ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Misery’ and “Elf,’ dies at 82
(CNN)- James Caan, the veteran screen actor known for his work in such films as “The Godfather,” “Misery” and “Elf,” has died, his family said in a…
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Junior Giants return for the summer season
With the Summertime here it’s time for the Junior Giants to play…
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Hundreds wake up without power in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION)- Nearly 2,000 people are waking up without power Thursday morning in the Watsonville area, according to PG&E. The…
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Several Central Coast restaurants receive $3,000 grant to stay open
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)– The California Restaurant Foundation and PG&E Corporation Foundation awarded nine Central Coast businesses…
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Second probable monkeypox case detected in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– UPDATE JULY 6, 2022, at 12:21 p.m.–Santa Cruz County’s Public Health Division said that they may have detected…
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Seaside Police spend 4th of July on firework watch
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Watch Seaside Police cracking down on illegal fireworks on the 4th of…
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Fourth of July tourism impacts on the Monterey Peninsula
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Fourth of July weekend saw many people coming to the Central Coast, especially out on Old Fisherman’s Wharf in…
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Santa Cruz Police help missing three-year-old girl find family
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said they helped a three-year-old girl find her parents over the weekend. The girl wandered across…
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Monterey tattoo studio owner convicted and sentenced for sexually assaulting two women
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The former owner of a Monterey tattoo shop was convicted on two counts of assault on Friday, according to the Monterey…
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Marina Fire says home not livable after Tuesday morning fire
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire ripped through a home Tuesday morning in Marina. Marina Fire said that 50% of the home was burned and is deemed not…
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Police: Person stabbed confronting car thief in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A person has sustained minor injuries after confronting a person attempting to either steal or burglarize their vehicle on…
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CSUMB, DART and Joby Aviation given $1.5 million in funding
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The James Irvine Foundation has given a $1.5 million grant to Cal State Monterey Bay, Automation and Robotics Initiative,…
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Stephen Curry headlines celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, Calif, (KION-TV) — There are not too many places in the world where a four-time NBA Champion and an international heartthrob are playing…
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Monterey Sheriff’s Office identified missing diver dead off San Carlos Beach
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)– UPDATE: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KION today that the diver was identified as 33-year-old Andy…
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Body discovered washed up on beach in Mill Creek area result of suicide
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE JULY 6, 2022, at 1:21 p.m.– Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a body that washed up near the beach near Mill…
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CHP King City investigating a deadly car crash near Peach Tree Road
King City, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP King City confirmed to KION that at least one person is dead after a crash along Highway 198 near Peach Tree Road.…
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Man arrested for 4th of July DUI roll over crash in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police have arrested 28 year old Pablo Ortiz on Tuesday morning after he rolled his vehicle and got charged with…
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Felton Fire Protection District responds to a deck collapse
On Monday evening a deck collapsed causing four people to be injured in the area of Hillcrest…
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Guitar legend Carlos Santana collapses on stage during concert in Michigan
By Brie Stimson TOWNSHIP, MICH. (KION-TV)- Music legend Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a concert in Michigan Tuesday night. …
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Hollister Police sees more service calls during 4th of July fireworks enforcement period
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– From July 1st to July 5th Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 received 201 calls for fireworks hazards within Hollister,…
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Oakland Police: four fans hurt when hit by bullet fragments
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Four baseball fans were injured by bullet fragments from outside the Coliseum while…
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All hail the Santa Cruz County Farmer of the Year
Watsonville, Calif. (KION-TV)- Guy George has been a farmer in Santa Cruz County for 70 years. On Tuesday night, he received the 2022 Farmer of The…
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Century Theater in Monterey back open after C02 leak on 4th of July
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE JULY 5, 2022, at 2:42 p.m.– Century Theater in Monterey told KION that as of 1:30 p.m. the theater was opened…
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Biden awards 4 Vietnam veterans with the Medal of Honor
By Maegan Vazquez and Oren Liebermann, CNN President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the Medal of Honor to four Army veterans who fought in the Vietnam…
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Soledad Police arrest man with fully automatic ghost gun
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– A man was arrested on Independence Day with a ghost gun, said Soledad Police. Luis Salazar was pulled over for a vehicle…
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Mike Grier becomes first Black general manager in NHL history
By David Close, CNN Mike Grier has been named the San Jose Sharks new general manager. Grier’s hire is historic as he becomes the National…
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All lanes back open after fatal crash on Highway 17
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UPDATE JULY 5, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.– Caltrans says all southbound and northbound lanes of Highway 17 near Vine Hill Road…
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Hollister Police say neighbors start vegetation fire with illegal fireworks
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– Hollister Police said despite various warnings a vegetation fire was started behind the Quick Stop on San Felipe Road…
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South Salinas residents see hot air balloon near homes on 4th of July
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– A hot air balloon was seen hovering over homes in South Salinas on the 4th of July. Salinas Police said they received…
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Fire near Camp Roberts is 150 acres and 60% contained
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) A vegetation Fire, in South Monterey County is growing near Highway 101. Cal Fire BEU reported the fire southeast…
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Seaside Police Chief reacts to Highland Park mass shooting
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– In light of the horrific mass shooting in Highland Illinois during a 4th of July parade Monday. KION reached out to…
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Hartnell Road closure expected for eight months for new bridge construction
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Hartnell Road bridge construction is slated to begin on July 4 at 7 a.m. The bridge will be replaced, and the project is…
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Monterey Bay F.C. player’s charity foundation to help Salinas families in need
A charity foundation run by Monterey Bay F.C. player, Hugh Roberts, is set to raise funds for families in…
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Multiple weapons found during probation compliance check
A 22-year-old man is in custody on weapons charges after Salinas Police and Monterey County Probation investigators found multiple…
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Man arrested after trying to fight Hollister Police and firework vendor
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– Hollister Police said they arrested a man after starting a fight with a fireworks vendor while intoxicated. The man…
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Salinas Fire contains one-acre fire at Monterey County Cemetery
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Salinas Fire Department contained a one-acre fire at the Monterey Cemetery at the corner of Natividad, and East…
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CHP: One dead in crash on Alisal Road outside east Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– CHP has told KION that at least one person is dead after a crash Friday morning at Alisal Road and Hartnell Road. CHP…
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Woman who killed pimp pardoned by California governor
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life…
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Kevon Looney signs three-year $25.5 million to stay with Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Golden State Warriors have finalized a deal to bring back center Kevon Looney on a three-year deal, according…
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Where to go on the Central Coast for the 4th of July
The 4th of July is coming Monday, with lots of events around the Central Coast. Here is a list we compiled to help you find a way to celebrate our…
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Watsonville Police find missing at-risk teenage boy
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE JULY 1, 2022, at 2:51 a.m.– Watsonville Police say Carlos was found safe as of 2:49 p.m. — Watsonville Police…
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Californians to vote on 7 ballot measures this November
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will weigh in on seven ballot measures this fall, the fewest to appear on…
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Newsom acts to advance wildfire recovery in Monterey County.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed states of emergency in Santa Barbara and Monterey counties on Friday to help the…
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