California firefighters had job dispute before fatal attack
A Los Angeles County firefighter appeared to have a longstanding job-related dispute with the colleague he shot and killed at their small,…
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Santa Cruz announces new effort to house the homeless
As the state of California begins to re-open, Santa Cruz County is taking significant steps toward resolving the issue of…
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California task force launches study of slave reparations
A first-in-the-nation task force in California to study and recommend reparations for African Americans held its inaugural…
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Free beer, other new incentives for Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing his brother
Salinas resident Mark Nall has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the shooting death of his…
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Bodycam footage from deadly VTA mass shooting released by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has released bodycam footage of their encounter with the suspect in the mass shooting in the VTA facility on…
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Fire leads to road closure in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) A fire outside of King City Tuesday night is now 100 percent contained, according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jon Heggie.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rodeo and Airshow return to Salinas after pandemic postponement. What you need to know
We’re coming out of a year spent inside, away from friends, family and celebrations.…
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Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from French Open has opened up discussions about mental health and athletes
The owner of the Monterey Tennis Center, who says he’s been playing tennis since he was the age of 6, says the sport of tennis can be emotionally…
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16 year-old pilot flies home to Marina Airport for her birthday
A 16-year-old pilot is flying into the Central Coast for her birthday…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties move to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The State of California announced Tuesday that Monterey and San Benito Counties have moved to the yellow tier of the Blueprint for a Safer…
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California governor, lawmakers disagree on revenue estimates
Democrats in the California Legislature said Tuesday they think the state will have about $20 billion more to spend over…
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Firefighter killed colleague at California fire station
A shooting at a small Los Angeles County Fire Department station Tuesday killed one firefighter and wounded another, multiple media outlets…
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Suspect accused of shooting at people outside Watsonville home arrested
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot at several people outside a Watsonville…
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Condemned sex offender dies awaiting execution in 4 deaths
A 74-year-old sex offender sentenced to death for killing a woman and three of her children has died on death row, California corrections officials…
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Authorities investigating after at least 1 person shot in active shooting at California fire station
At least one person has been shot at a fire station in Agua Dulce, California, Los Angeles County Deputy Michelle Sanchez told CNN…
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MPUSD hosts in-person graduation at Monterey County Fairgrounds
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is hosting in-person graduation ceremonies at the Monterey County Fairgrounds…
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Deputy, suspect killed in California desert shootout
A Southern California sheriff’s deputy died after being shot by a suspect who was later killed in a shootout with deputies in…
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Salinas man arrested in connection to homicide in Mann’s Packing parking lot
Police say a Salinas man has been arrested on murder charges following a shooting in the parking lot of Mann’s Packing in…
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Milkweed planted in California to help monarch butterflies
A conservation group is planting more than 30,000 milkweed plants in California in the hope of giving Western monarch…
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Tourists flock to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for Memorial Day
Tourists from around the county flocked to the Santa Cruz boardwalk to celebrate Memorial Day.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Should California Democrats run a recall candidate? Too many GOP candidates?
The recall attempt to oust California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be heading for your ballot this Fall.…
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Firefighters contain Santa Cruz Grade Fire
The Grade Fire in Santa Cruz County was contained after firefighters and resources were quickly sent out to prevent this fire from expanding.…
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Military couple build a coffee brand from Monterey in honor of veterans and first responders
They say coffee is their “lifeblood” when they’re working day-in and day-out at three in the morning. And a big part of Coalition Coffee Co.’s…
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Monterey County pays tribute to those fallen while serving the country
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Monterey County residents are joining the nation, remembering and honoring military members who lost their lives while serving…
Continue ReadingChina to allow couples to have up to three children in attempt to reverse falling birth rates
The Chinese government will allow couples to have three children, according to state-run news agency Xinhua, the latest easing of strict family…
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Pick 5! A call for beachgoers to keep the Monterey Bay clean this Memorial Day
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The City of Santa Cruz and Save Our Shores, an environmental conservation organization, is calling on tourists and visitors to…
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2 dead and one injured after car crash in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision Sunday night. The crash…
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800+ acre fire breaks out northeast of Bradley
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire has confirmed with KION a large brush fire has broken out off Wunpost Road and Sargent Canyon Road northeast of…
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Firefighters put out one acre fire near Mount Madonna Sunday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A one acre fire has been contained and controlled near Mount Madonna on Sunday in Santa Cruz…
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Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club holds annual boat race for Memorial Day weekend
Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club holds annual boat race for Memorial Day weekend.…
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Laundromat fire breaks out in Marina
A fire broke out at a commercial laundromat Saturday morning.…
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk preps for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day crowds are getting ready to hit the…
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New veterans unit opens in Soledad Correctional Training Facility
A new unit set to house up to 120 incarcerated veterans at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad makes its official opening,…
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Watsonville Police: Gang member arrested after gun found in home
Watsonville police said a gang member was arrested after he was found with a gun Thursday…
Continue Reading Two suspects arrested for attempted vehicle burglary in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Two male suspects have been arrested by Watsonville Police after they were caught breaking into a car early Friday morning…
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Portions of Los Padres National Forest damaged by Dolan Fire set to reopen this weekend
The Dolan Fire burned nearly 125,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest last year, and it led to closures in areas affected by the…
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Salinas middle school renamed after beloved principal
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Scores of family, community members and local teaching staff and students took time to remember a beloved teacher and…
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High schools work together to promote work-based learning opportunities
South Monterey County Schools join forces to advance work-based learning opportunities for high school…
Continue ReadingSan Jose man convicted of murdering Salinas man over refusal to return bag of clothes
A Monterey County jury has convicted San Jose resident Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante of first-degree murder after a two-week…
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Suspected Molotov Cocktails, 22,000 rounds of ammunition found at San Jose shooting suspect’s home
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has been searching the home of Sam Cassidy, the man accused of shooting and killing 9…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz High School holds in-person graduation ceremony Friday
Santa Cruz High School is holding its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 Friday…
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Sports betting initiative qualifies for California ballot
An initiative to allow sports betting at tribal casinos and horse-racing tracks in California has qualified for the November 2022…
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Senate Republicans block January 6 commission
A crucial Senate vote on a bill to create an independent inquiry to investigate the deadly January 6 Capitol Hill riot failed Friday, falling short…
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Hundreds mourn mass shooting victims in San Jose vigil
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of residents gathered at San Jose City Hall for a vigil, remembering those who lost their lives to a mass shooting…
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Fort Hunter Liggett holds groundbreaking ceremony for new electric microgrid
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Fort Hunter Liggett officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning to begin the process of building their…
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High school seniors celebrate their graduation in person
After spending the majority of their final year of high school behind a computer screen, seniors across Monterey County celebrate their graduation…
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Highway 101 reopens near King City after disabled big rig blocks road
Caltrans reports that both lanes of Highway 101 are blocked in each direction near Jolon…
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Official: Shooter said he hated work years before killing 9
A gunman who killed nine people at a California rail yard where he worked appeared to target some of the victims, a sheriff…
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California lawmakers push 10 bills to fight wildfire risks
Democrats who control the state Senate said Thursday they intend to advance a 10-bill package to the Assembly in the next week…
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