Community reacts as immigration fears grow among U.S. citizens
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In recent hours, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the possibility of deporting American citizens who, according…
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California: Newsom and Bonta launch lawsuit aimed at Trump administration
By Allie Rasmus and Tori Gaines CALIFORNIA (KTVU-TV) — California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are taking on the Trump…
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City of Monterey one step closer to amending sidewalk vending ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Changes could be coming to the rules surrounding Monterey’s sidewalk vendors. On Tuesday night, Monterey City Council…
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Pajaro Valley Collaborative stages large rally against Medi-Cal and CalFresh fund cuts
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — “Our services can and are being cut in a drastic way.” That message rang loud and clear Tuesday morning as…
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Sixth “Murder Squad” member pleads guilty in 2017 killing spree; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The United States Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that the sixth member in Salinas-based “Murder Squad” criminal…
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WATCH: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Stephanie Alfaro with the Parenting Connection of Monterey County visits the News Channel 46 Studio to talk about Maternal Mental Health Awareness…
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Watsonville landfill reopens Tuesday with a ceremony and more space
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville celebrated the reopening of its landfill Tuesday morning after announcing the completion of…
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Woman suffers burns in Capitola sturcture fire
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman suffered major burn injuries on her hands and legs after a fire in Capitola. The fire broke out Sunday morning…
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Dangerous student bus stop location leads to a possible traffic re-assessment in Royal Oaks
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A north Monterey County community is asking the Pajaro Valley School District (PVUSD) to consider relocating a bus…
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Hiker rescued along the Big Sur Coast
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies along the Big Sur Coast were able to rescue a hiker who fell 200 feet down a cliff on Monday. Video…
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San Benito County, San Juan Bautista meet for fire protection services
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a new recommendation in the ongoing fire services debate. San…
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Traveling nurse found guilty of sexual child abuse
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A former traveling nurse has been found guilty of multiple charges of lewd acts against a child. Harris pleaded not…
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Buried body in Pajaro identified, homicide investigation begins
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The body found buried near the Pajaro River levee has now been identified after being found on the night of April 10.…
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Home deemed “complete loss” in Corral de Tierra fire
CORRAL DE TIERAA, Calif. (KION) — Two people are displaced after their home burned last night in Corral de Tierra. The fire broke out last night…
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Highway 152 vegetation control work delayed
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A planned vegetation removal project on Highway 152 has been postponed. The project would have seen tree trimming…
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Five arrested after stolen vehicle report reveals Salinas chop shop location
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Five people were arrested after a stolen vehicle report led to the location of a chop shop in Salinas on Sunday.…
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Monterey Carl’s Jr. to rebuild after fire, cause of fire undetermined
MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Carl’s Jr. will be rebuilt following the fire at their Lighthouse Avenue location between Pacific Grove…
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Small cabin destroyed in fire near Bigfoot Discovery Musuem in Felton
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) — A small cabin next to the Bigfoot Discovery Museum is rendered a complete loss after a fire on Sunday night. According to…
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Officers seeking two suspects in Soledad shooting investigation
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two suspects are being sought in a shooting near Front Street on the night of April 12. According to Soledad Police,…
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Celery sticks recalled due to Listeria risk
OXNARD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Duda Fresh Farm Foods, Inc. announced a recall on their four-pack bag of ready-to-eat celery sticks. The sticks are…
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A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near San Diego
By Julie Sharp SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CBS Los Angeles) — A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological…
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Pajaro Valley community rallying against proposed government cuts
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Pajaro Valley Collaborative (PVC) is facing proposed state and federal funding cuts. A press conference is…
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Santa Cruz CHP looking out for HWY 9 speeders near Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Beginning this weekend Santa Cruz CHP is beginning its lookout on Highway 9 for reckless and speeding drivers. CHP…
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Jamaree Bouyea makes first NBA start
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (KION) – Seaside native Jamaree Bouyea made his first NBA start for the Bucks on Sunday as Milwaukee took down the Detroit Pistons…
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival returns for another year
MONTEREY, Calif (KION-TV) — The Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival will be returning to the coast of Monterey on April 10-13. Global chefs,…
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Monterey County holds Victim Dedication Ceremony
The Monterey County District Attorney’s office gave an opportunity for victims and their families to find strength in community on Friday at a Crime…
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Four arrested after handgun falls from suspect’s waist
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Four people were arrested in Santa Cruz after reports of gang-related activities on Thursday night. According to…
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Two brothers arrested for suspected gang violence in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two brothers were arrested in Greenfield in connection with gang violence in south Monterey County. 21-year-old Romeo…
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Hollister begins West Gateway Roundabout project this month
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Hollister is beginning the first steps in its West Gateway Roundabout project this month. The project is…
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CHP: Man dead after deadly crash south of Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP is confirming one person is dead after a crash south of Salinas along Abbott Street. CHP officers at the…
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CHP: Woman killed in fiery crash along Shore Road in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): The CHP confirms officers are investigating a deadly crash along Shore Road near the San Benito/Santa Clara…
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Florists fear prices will remain high amidst pause to Latin American tariffs
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — With peak flower sales season approaching, many local vendors are uncertain about the ongoing tariff war. Some vendors…
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Xi says China ‘not afraid’ as Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 125% in latest escalation of trade war
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping has said his nation is “not afraid,” in his first public comments on the…
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City of Capitola addresses erosion issues for Grand Avenue coastal path
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Capitola City Council is exploring ways to maintain a pathway on the verge of collapse along Grand Avenue. On…
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Capitola looking to ban filtered tobacco products
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola City Council is moving forward with a ban ordinance on filtered tobacco products in the city. Last year, Santa…
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Rabies incident involving dead skunk reported in Aromas
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A dead skunk with rabies was discovered in a home in Aromas. According to San Benito County Health and Human…
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Suspect arrested after hit-and-run involving a bicyclist
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A suspect was arrested after hitting a bicyclist near Pajaro on Wednesday afternoon. According to the California…
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Firefighters, inspector complete CAL FIRE BEU Rehire Academy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fire season is on the way with firefighters ready to battle flames after finishing Rehire Academy. 22 firefighters…
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Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard
By Jesse Zanger, Pat Milton NEW YORK, Calif. (CBS News) — Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon.…
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MCCAP hosting public hearing to meet the needs of low-income residents
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Community Action Partnership is holding a public hearing on which services are needed for…
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National Weather Service pauses Spanish translations on all products
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Getting Spanish weather alerts could be gone in our area. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced their…
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Why ICE is really moving detainees over a thousand miles from where they were arrested
By Eric Levenson and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — When Georgetown University fellow Badar Khan Suri was arrested by federal officers outside his…
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EU pauses retaliatory tariffs following Trump’s trade U-turn
By Christian Edwards, Thom Poole and James Frater, CNN London (CNN) — The European Union has announced a 90-day pause on countermeasures…
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Greenhouse Fire at Plant Nursery in Royal Oaks Area
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A structure fire broke out at a plant nursery in the Royal Oaks area around 9:28 p.m. on Wednesday, fire crews on…
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Surveillance video shows CHP car flipping near propane tank in Las Lomas
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A California Highway Patrol officer is recovering after a dramatic crash in front of Los Lomas Market late Tuesday…
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8-year-old injured after being hit by car in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — An eight year-old girl was injured in Soledad after running into traffic in Soledad. Air Ambulance came to assist with…
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Inmate dead in homicide investigation at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — An inmate is dead with two others detained during a homicide investigation at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.…
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New cameras installed in hopes of curbing illegal dumping
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Environmental Health announced that their Illegal Dumping Camera project is now running in six…
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Two women injured in semi-truck crash in San Ardo
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people are injured after a semi-truck crash on Highway 101 near San Ardo. According to California Highway Patrol,…
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Salinas approves letter of support for sex worker crackdown bill
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Salinas voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the state capitol, in support of Assembly Bill 63,…
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