Gilroy Police release video from officer-involved shooting
Gilroy Police released the footage from the officer-involved shooting that killed a man on Sept. 8.…
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Hartnell College Theatre Department presents the final run of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ over the weekend
The Harnell College’s Western Site Theatre is showcasing the show for the last time this weekend. Get a sneak peek at how the theatre department put…
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Pacific Grove Police looking for man accused of stealing checks from banks
The Pacific Grove Police Department confirms they’re investigating reports of deposited checks being stolen from multiple banks in the…
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Second round of Golden State Stimulus checks to go out this week
Two-third of Californias are eligible for the Golden State Stimulus checks that are supposed to be rolling out into your bank accounts this…
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Third COVID-19 death reported among vaccinated individuals in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Public Health announced the death of two people due to COVID-19, both were fully vaccinated and both had underlying conditions.…
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Duplex fire in Monterey leaves four people displaced
Two duplexes were on fire Wednesday night at the intersection of Hoffman Avenue and Belden Street in…
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Santa Cruz participates in California Clean Air Day
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) California is home to seven of the most ozone-polluted cities. On Wednesday, many across the state took the pledge to…
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U.S. Department of Education makes major changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to their federal student loan forgiveness program aimed at helping public service…
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‘Zodiac Killer’ has allegedly been identified
The group claims to have found new evidence that links the killer to Poste, claiming the scar on Poste’s forehead matches the scar on the Zodiac…
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US Coast Gaurd shares images of animals rescued from the oil spill
The spill sent up to 126,000 gallons of heavy crude into the ocean. US Coast Gaurd shared images of the duck and several animals rescued and cleaned…
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Meth addict caught behind a Walgreens in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police found a male subject behind the Walgreens on Soquel with a metal crowbar next to him Tuesday morning.…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we know about the Texas school shooting that left at least 4 people injured
By Kay Jones, Ashley Killough and Travis Caldwell, CNN At least four people were injured in a school shooting Wednesday at Timberview High School in…
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Watsonville National Night Out
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) It’s the one night of the year when officers hang out with people from the community they help protect in an effort to…
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Monterey County Sheriff train new horses in SoCal
The Sheriff Department shared a recap of their time at the Advance Mounted Patrol School in Norco where deputies from the Mounted Unit worked on…
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Governor Newsom signs early childhood legislation
Days after California Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all students in California, he is set to sign legislation…
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Salinas PD reports multiple pedestrians were run over
Salinas Police Department responded to several pedestrian-involved collisions last…
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Monterey County workers rally against staff shortage
Essential county workers rally, demanding the Monterey County invest in public health and community services and end county worker…
Continue Reading Free METRO rides in Santa Cruz
For California Clean Air Day, Santa Cruz Metro is offering to cover metro fares all day Wednesday, Oct. 6 across the county.…
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Monterey County Sheriff arrest suspect who after high-speed chase in Castroville
Monterey County Sheriff arrest a suspect in Castroville after stealing a car from a victim in…
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Suspects from San Mateo arrested for narcotics and firearm possession
The Santa Cruz Police Department arrested two people from San Mateo for possessing drugs and weapons in their vehicle on…
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Semi-truck rear-ends a car and collides into incoming traffic in fatal crash in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A semi-truck swerved headfirst into a 2018 Mitsubishi Fuso after rear-ending a 2019 Dodge Durango on Friday. According to…
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Semi-truck overturned on highway intersection in Hollister
A semi-trucked overturned on State Route 156 eastbound, right at the SR-25 intersection.…
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Fox sneaks into Carmel Valley home
According to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the fox snuck its way into the house through the doggie door and then was too afraid to leave the…
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California extends maternity services in Medi-Cal including doula and midwife care
The Momnibus Act updates data collection and protocols for the state’s fetal and infant mortality rates but also extends maternity care…
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Gonzales reports highest sugary drink and obesity levels
The City of Gonzales was reported as having the highest sugary drink consumption levels and obesity levels in Monterey County and the…
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Merchandise shortage impacts central coast businesses
A backup of cargo ships in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is creating a merchandise shortage throughout California.…
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March for reproductive rights held at Window on the Bay
Women’s March Monterey Bay is holding a march for reproductive rights at Window on the Bay.…
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Steinbeck Rotary Club looking for bartenders for the Sea Otter Classic
The Steinbeck Rotary Club is looking for volunteer bartenders for the Sea Otter…
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Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students
Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…
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Monterey County is awarded $1.74 million in new state cannabis control grant
California’s Department of Cannabis Control DCC created a new grant program to help local government transition businesses from provisional licenses…
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Monterey Bay FC host first tryouts at CSUMB
Over 70 players are expected to be participating including 20 local players from Salinas, Monterey, and Watsonville.…
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County fair returns to San Benito
Santa Cruz Police, alongside Watsonville, made changes to the types of restraint that officers can use while out in the field, including banning…
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New police reform bill will decertify officers involved in incidents of misconduct
Central Coast law enforcement agencies are looking into how a series of police reform bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will impact their offices…
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New bike lane to come in Carmel Valley
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Starting Monday, Oct. 11, Monterey County Public Works will be working on Carmel Valley Road eastbound lanes from Carmel Rancho…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for in-person school
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced there will be a state mandate requiring students and staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend in-person instruction.…
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Man accused of stabbing girlfriend to death is arrested
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A man accused of stabbing his girlfriend back in July is arrested. Alberto Scalant was extradited from Arizona and booked…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result
If you want to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, starting Nov. 1, anyone 12 years and older will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative…
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Pacific Grove woman protests up in a tree
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) A woman, Rebecca Lee is up in a tree in Pacific Grove near Lighthouse Avenue protesting the removal of the elm tree…
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Travel scams on the rise following the end of Summer
People are still catching up on vacation time, even as summer ends and Fall begins, but next time you book a flight pay close attention to travel…
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Police arrest suspect after helicopter and drone hover over Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE Sept. 30 12:55 p.m. Salinas Police was in Chinatown area on Wednesday to arrest one of the suspects from Monday’s…
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Ban on ‘surprise’ medical bills on track for Jan. 1 rollout
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is putting final touches on long-sought consumer protections…
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McWay Falls visitors witness young hiker fall, they share their story hoping it saves lives
Two visitors who were there last Thursday when Ishie lost her footing, witnessing the tragic accident that left them…
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MPUSD warns students against participating in TikTok trend
MPUSD is warning students against participating in a TikTok trend called “Devious Licks”, a trend where students steal items from school or damage…
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Santa Cruz County lifts indoor mask mandate
Santa Cruz County is now in the Moderate (Yellow) Community Transmission category, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Former Seaside Police Officer charged for DUI crash after a hit-and-run conviction
San Luis Obispo County’s District Attorney said former Seaside Police Officer, was charged with a felony driving under the influence of…
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Police arrest Monterey man for illegal possession of narcotics and firearm
According to the police, he didn’t have a valid driver’s license and was on Post Release Community Supervision for selling drugs.…
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Cal Fire CZU pulls out a body and the car that went over Devil’s Slide cliff
Cal Fire CZU and Coastside Fire retrieved the car that went over the cliff at Devil’s slide two weeks…
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Soledad housing for teachers and staff is underway
ndent for the Monterey County Office of Education, Dr. Daneen Guss, announced that all schools in Monterey county are considering providing housing…
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Monterey County passes indoor mask mandate
The ordinance will only go into effect after Oct. 29, if the CDC labels Monterey County as High or Substantial risk of…
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Watsonville homeless increase as eviction moratorium is set to end
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) An increase in the homeless population has been felt across the state of California, but residents and business owners…
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