New details emerge in fatal shootings of California police
As two police departments in California mourn the loss of their officers — shot and killed in the line of duty in two separate incidents within 24…
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Santa Cruz man faces several charges after allegedly stealing police car
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) A Santa Cruz resident is facing several charges after reportedly running away from authorities, following suspicion he was…
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MOCO Peace Officers Association holds police procession to celebrate fallen officers
On Tuesday, The Monterey County Peace Officers Association held the largest police procession in the history of the MCPOA.…
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SVMH 2021 Farmer’s Market kicks off Friday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Fresh fruits and vegetables, along with other farm-fresh delicacies, will soon be readily available at the Salinas Valley…
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Billions of dollars expected to help Californians experiencing homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed $12 billion in funding intended to help end the statewide issue of homelessness.…
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California nears expanding COVID-19 shot to children 12-15
California is nearing approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for its 2.1 million children ages 12 to 15, state health officials said Tuesday, one…
Continue Reading Police: Handcuffed suspect escapes from Monterey officers, steals patrol car before capture
A suspect is facing multiple charges after he reportedly escaped during his arrest and stole a patrol…
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Police: Man killed 6, self after he wasn’t invited to party
A man who fatally shot six people at a Colorado birthday party before killing himself was upset after not being invited to the weekend gathering…
Continue Reading Stockton officer killed while responding to domestic disturbance
Stockton police have identified the officer killed while responding to a domestic disturbance Tuesday morning and released more details about the…
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Monterey County DA: Public comment continues for placement of person considered sexually violent predator
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has continued a public comment hearing about the residential placement of a person considered…
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New California attorney general pledges focus on hate crimes
California’s new attorney general on Tuesday promised an increased focus on hate crimes, saying there is “a state of crisis” because of…
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Principal of new Salinas City Virtual Academy announced
Enrollment is underway for the new Salinas City Virtual Academy, and now the Salinas City Elementary School District has announced who the school’s…
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MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
The Oakland A’s may be looking for a new home soon, according to Major League…
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Police identify officer, suspect killed in San Luis Obispo shooting
The San Luis Obispo Police Department has identified the officer killed in the line of duty, a fellow officer who was injured and the suspect in the…
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Santa Cruz police warn of false claims about attempted abductions
Santa Cruz police say information has been shared on social media recently saying there have been multiple reports of attempted abductions on Mission…
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California governor proposes $12B to house state’s homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed $12 billion in new funding to get more people experiencing homelessness in the state into housing…
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City of Santa Cruz intends to transition to district elections for City Councilmembers
The City of Santa Cruz said that it intends to transition from at-large elections for City Councilmembers to district-based elections over the course…
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Greenfield Police: Multiple catalytic converter thefts reported in last 24 hours
Greenfield police are investigating a string of catalytic converter thefts in the…
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Salinas Police investigating suspicious death on Industrial Street
Salinas Police say a death investigation is underway after a dead body was found on Industrial Street in the…
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Governor Gavin Newsom proposes more stimulus checks and rent relief for Californians
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed more stimulus checks that would reach an estimated two-thirds of California residents and more rent relief.…
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Officer killed in the line of duty in San Luis Obispo, second officer injured
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KION) The San Luis Obispo Police Department is mourning the loss of a police office who was killed on Monday. The officer…
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PG&E warns of scammers impersonating utility workers
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning its customers to be on the lookout for potential scammers as it receives more reports of…
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Monterey County Peace Officers Association to host 23rd Annual Police Memorial & Procession
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) In honor of National Police Week, the Monterey County Peace Officers Association will be holding the 23rd Annual…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff Deputies return stolen tortoise
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputies have returned a 70-year-old tortoise home safely to its owner on Monday. Sheriff’s…
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Food prices expected to increase
Food prices are expected to increase, according to the U.S Department of Agriculture Food Price…
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California expands drought emergency to large swath of state
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a drought emergency declaration to a large swath of the nation’s most populated…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announces tax rebate for residents, multi-billion dollar budget surplus
Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Alameda County Monday to unveil his Economic Recovery Plan, and he says it will include…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz begins recruitment for new City Manager
The City of Santa Cruz is looking for a new City Manager, and officials announced that they moved into the recruitment phase…
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Local organizations help teen moms succeed
Teen Success Inc. and Harmony At Home help teen moms succeed and graduate high school.…
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US FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for use in people ages 12 to 15
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to include…
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Salinas police arrest man accused of threatening family in restaurant
Salinas police said a man was arrested on several charges after he reportedly threatened people in a restaurant early Sunday…
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Montage Health celebrates 50,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose
Montage Health marked a milestone Monday in its COVID-19 vaccination…
Continue Reading San Benito County burglary suspect shot by resident, arrested
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office says a burglary suspect is in custody after he was shot in a woman’s…
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Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Monterey and San Benito Counties
MONTEREY, SAN BENITO COUNTY Calif. (KION) Cal Fire is suspending all burn permits for outdoor residential burning in Monterey and San Benito…
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Marina resident shares concerns about homelessness
The homeless crisis continues to be a concern on the Central Coast, and some residents say they feel as if their safety is in jeopardy…
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Art installation documents CZU Lightning Complex Fire
An art installation dedicated to everyone affected by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire opens…
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Owlfish spotted in the depths of the Monterey Bay
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) An owlfish has been spotted in the depths of the Monterey Bay by researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research…
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Schools prepare for 2021 graduation ceremonies
After a year of online instruction, colleges prepare to recognize its graduating…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for breaking jaw of woman he dated
Salinas resident Jacob Gomez has been sentenced to five years in prison for domestic violence-related…
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Mee Memorial staff use vaccine vials to create art
What started as a simple happy face on a table has turned into a tradition at Mee Memorial…
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California officer accused of filing false police report
A Sacramento Police Department officer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of filing a false police report in a case connected to…
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Seaside church to host vaccine clinic for local Black community
The Village Project and the Friendship Baptist Church in Seaside announced that they are partnering to host a COVID-19…
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California reports first ever yearly population decline
California’s population fell by more than 182,000 people in 2020, marking the first year-over-year loss ever recorded for…
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Suspect in Santa Cruz County catalytic converter thefts arrested
An Oakland man has been arrested in connection to multiple local catalytic converter thefts, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Local law enforcement race for a cause in the 2021 Police in Pursuit
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Law enforcement officers are hitting the racetrack for a good cause. The 2021 Police in Pursuit event begins on Friday,…
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Monterey Peninsula tourism looking up says visitors bureau
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula could see a big boost in tourism this year as more and more people get…
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Montage Health forms Helen Baszucki Center for Nursing Excellence with $6.5 million gift
Montage Health announced Thursday that with a $6.5 million contribution from Paul Baszucki in honor of his late wife, it…
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Local wineries recover from wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic
This past year, the wine industry took a major hit, but along River Road, the COVID-19 pandemic was not the…
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Businesses hit hard by the pandemic now able to apply for more funds
Businesses that experienced a pandemic-related revenue loss are now able to apply for more…
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Man files lawsuit against family, Carmel Valley restaurant following viral video of racist rant
A man who went viral after video of a racist rant toward an Asian American family at the Bernardus Lodge and Spa’s…
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