Former Monterey batting cage owner found dead pending charges on suspicion of sexually assaulting boys
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a former Monterey batting cage owner…
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Multiple home burglaries in Pacific Grove, police report
Pacific Grove Police Department arrested a 53-year-old woman accused of breaking into people’s homes and stealing their prescription medication, cash…
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Commonly asked questions about the Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids — an expert weighs in
By Faye Chiu, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and CDC Director…
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A new parklet extension up for debate for Carmel-by-the-Sea
Parklets popped up and stayed up along the streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea, as a temporary solution to pandemic dining and wine tasting in the city.…
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Local bakery prepares for Dia De Los Muertos
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local bakery prepares to sell pan de Muerto on one of their busiest holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. La Soledad Bakery in Salinas…
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Two arrested for deadly shooting near Gonzales
An organized event near Gonzales was the site of a deadly shooting that saw four people shot, two of them killed over the…
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Special Municipal Election held to fill vacant Hollister council seat
On November 2nd, the City of Hollister is holding a special municipal election after councilwoman Honor Spencer resigned her position. …
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Watsonville man arrested for stabbing and homophobic slurs
According to the police, the suspect was carrying two knives when he started calling the two victims “homophobic…
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Highway 1 fully reopen after rockslide cleared near Monterey and San Luis Obispo County
Caltrans closed Highway 1 from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Fullers Point in Monterey County due to a rockslide.…
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Prescribed burns in Wilder Ranch State Park continues, park shares photos
California State Parks has been conducting prescribed burns at Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz County since Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
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Día de los Muertos Events near you
From pan de muertos and sugar skulls to marigolds and alters, Nov. 2 is a day many take the time to pay tribute to their loved ones who are no longer…
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Driver hits 50-year-old woman walking into traffic in Salinas
Police said a 50-year-old woman stepped into traffic without giving cars time to yield.…
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Landlines down in several parts of Monterey County
King City Police announced on Monday that their landline telephone and cell phone service is down.…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test; starts November 1st
As of November 1st, The Monterey Bay Aquarium is now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for visitors 12 and…
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Santa Cruz Police issues 28 citations and arrests 8 people over Halloween weekend
The police department said they were busy over 24 hours through the night into the early hours of November…
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San Benito County Sheriff hosts Brazilians Jiu-Jitsu training for staff
San Benito County Sheriff hosted a martial arts training for their staff and law enforcement partners with Gracie Brazilian…
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San Jose man killed on Halloween
San Jose Police found a man with at least one gunshot wound on Oct. 31 after 3:30 p.m. near 5200 block of Great Oaks…
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Downtown Hollister hosts trick-or-treating event for kids
Over 50 local businesses joined forces Sunday to give kids a fun Halloween experience.…
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Salinas Airshow kicks off this weekend
The 40th annual California International Airshow Salinas returns this weekend, October 30th and 31st.…
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School honors COVID-19 deaths with an altar for Dia De Los Muertos
Fremont Elementary remembers and celebrates their loved ones lost due to COVID-19 for Dia De Los…
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Pilots from Salinas Airshow loop and amaze in sky
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) On the Friday evening pilots with the Salinas Airshow were seen looping and practicing their figures in the air. Pilot Vicky…
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Monterey High School football game cancelled due to COVID-19
Monterey High School canceled their football game against Gonzales High on…
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Premiere Cinemas in Soledad officially opens
People who live in Soledad no longer have to drive all the way to Salinas to see the latest films on the big screen. Premiere Cinemas, the city’s…
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Salinas Police Department host town hall over pedestrian and bicycle safety after several incident reports
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police Department is hosting a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 17. from 6 p.m. to 7:30…
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Historic concrete bridge rails at Garrapata have seen the end of their life
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Whether it’s your first time driving down highway one, or you’re a local who has made the trip a handful of times. Many can…
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Measure A: Increasing cannabis tax funds toward early childhood education in Santa Cruz
Voters in the City of Santa Cruz only have one thing to decide on Tuesday’s election — whether or not to increase the portion of the city’s…
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Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief to retire
Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief Ian Larkin announced his retirement. His last day will be Nov. 5, 2021.…
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Newsom appoints Elizabeth “Betsy” Dirks to San Benito County District 1 Supervisor
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Elizabeth “Betsy” Dirks to represent District 1 for San Benito…
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Monterey County holds community town hall on vaccinations for children
Monterey County will be answering questions about children vaccinations for COVID-19 on Oct. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. over zoom.…
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A new parking ordinance could provide safe spaces for RVs in Santa Cruz
A new safe parking ordinance was first brought to the table to try and address not only concerns of people living in Santa Cruz but also the impacts…
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Premier Cinemas to open in Soledad in time for Halloween
Premiere Theaters in Soledad is opening its theater Friday, just in time for Halloween.…
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Uplift Central Coast Coalition vying for Biden Build Back Better grant
In an effort to advance aerospace and technology on the central coast, organizations are coming together to apply for a 70 million dollar grant.…
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Central Coast 2021 Halloween Guide
Halloween festivities are kicking off this weekend and this year we’re giving you a look at all of the events taking place across Monterey, San…
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Inmates must be vaccinated to see visitors in state prison, CDCR says
The State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announces inmates at state prisons participating in in-person visitations must be vaccinated…
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Vaccinating kids aged 5-11 for COVID: What parents should know
An independent FDA advisory panel has voted to authorize a lower dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11, making the vaccine one step…
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Prescribed burn begins at Wilder Ranch State Park
State Parks is leading a controlled burn in the Wilder Ranch State Park area beginning October 27 that’s expected to last until November 5,…
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FBI said shots were fired at Carmel-by-the-Sea Chase bank robbery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation of San Francisco is leading the investigation into a bank robbery that happened in…
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Sexually violent predator to be placed in East Palo Alto
EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. (KION) Court decided to place Lamar Johnson in East Palo Alto after being released from prison. Johnson was convicted of…
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Man arrested for breaking, stealing from cars in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) Police in King City on Tuesday morning arrested a man for breaking into a car and stealing items from inside the vehicle.…
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Watsonville man caught stealing mailbox keys from USPS
Watsonville Police arrested a man suspected of stealing several mailbox keys from a United States Postal Service…
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Rain spoiled crops for farmers near Watsonville
Rain isn’t what JSM Organics wanted for their one acre of bell peppers that were ready to pack and sell as soon as next week.…
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Atmospheric River aftermath: How the recent weather event will affect the drought in Santa Cruz County
The atmospheric river that passed through Northern California and the central coast has left its mark with a rockslide in Butte County, inches of…
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Salinas Police Department announces new Chief of Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Mayor Kimbley Craig announced the new Salinas Police Chief Monday morning. Interim Police Chief Roberto Filice was promoted to…
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Marina Man convicted for assaulting roommate
After a two-day jury trial, Michael Perkuhn, 51, was convicted of assaulting his…
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Storm Damage: Scotts Valley home damaged by tree, hundreds of power outages reported
Crews are working to remove a tree that landed on a home in Scotts Valley on Tabor Way. Family members tell KION part of the tree landed in their…
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High surf warning on the Monterey and Santa Cruz County coast
There is a high surf warning until Tuesday at 11 a.m. Expect 20-30 foot waves this week with strong rip currents and possible coastal…
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Zoom-chat with biologist taking care of Iniko, the condor that survived the Dolan Fire
Ventana Wildlife Society is hosting a Zoom Chat on Thursday, Oct. 28 where the Condor team will talk about their incoming release of their condors…
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Three people found overdosing on fentanyl over the weekend at Derby Park
Officers responded to a welfare check on three people that were lying in the bowl of the skate park at Derby Park and quickly determined the three…
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If you’ve been affected by the power outages, you may be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits
California residents in 14 counties affected by the extreme winds and power shutoffs could be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits.…
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Two Monterey County parks close due to weather
Jacks Peak Park and San Lorenzo Park in Monterey County are closed on Monday because of the current…
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