California serial killer spared execution, killed in prison
A California serial killer known as the “I-5 Strangler” in the 1970s and 1980s has been killed in the prison where…
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Comic-Con to remain virtual in 2021, cites financial strain
San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later this…
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DA: Salinas man sentenced for threatening to kill girlfriend, punching ex
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to prison for threatening to kill his girlfriend and punching his ex-girlfriend during…
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Murder, assault suspects arrested during Greenfield traffic stop
Two men have been arrested for outstanding warrants by Greenfield…
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Seaside man arrested for evading, possessing drugs for sale sentenced to prison
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says 28-year-old Seaside resident Jose Alberto Garcia has been sentenced…
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DA: Salinas man sentenced to prison for leading police on chase while on drugs
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a Salinas man has been sentenced to four years in prison after…
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Monterey County Supervisors receive response after expressing vaccine allocation and equity concerns to state
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) California Department of Public Health Director Tomas Aragon responded to Monterey County Supervisors’s January…
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Sheriff’s Office: Wrong-way driver arrested on Highway 101 for evading, DUI
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a wrong-way driver has been arrested for evading law enforcement after crashing into a patrol…
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Newsom, state officials discuss vaccine and school reopening efforts
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and…
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Deal reached to get California children back in classrooms
California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the…
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Gonzales athlete receives Division I scholarship to San Jose State
A Gonzales High School grad receives a Division I scholarship to San Jose State.…
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First US J&J vaccine doses shipping Sunday night
WASHINGTON, D.C. Nearly 4 million doses of the newest COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped Sunday night, and will begin to be delivered to states for…
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Salinas police can’t believe a music concert was held near the police station.
On Saturday night, the Salinas Police Department says a big crowd at a concert was broken on Rianda circle. Officers got the call close at about 7:45…
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Costco gas station opens in Seaside
Almost two years after the Seaside City Council considered a resolution to build a Costco gas station, it has finally…
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Regal Cinemas permanently closes in downtown Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Regal Cinemas in downtown Santa Cruz has closed for…
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Salinas police receive letter thanking off-duty officer for helping injured husband
The Salinas Police Department shared a letter it received thanking the department for the help one of its…
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Santa Cruz police honor two fallen officers eight years after their deaths
The Santa Cruz Police Department honored two officers who were gunned down in broad daylight…
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California expects 1.1 million J&J vaccines in next 3 weeks
California expects to start administering the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week and to receive…
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CDPH: Health care providers, local health jurisdictions moving to uniform vaccine eligibility criteria
The California Department of Public Health says it will be standardizing vaccine eligibility standards in the coming…
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City of Salinas reports uptick in cannabis tax revenue
The City of Salinas reports that it has seen an increase in cannabis tax revenue over the course of three…
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US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson
U.S. health advisers have endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson that’s expected…
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1,000 veterans receive first vaccine at Marina clinic
The Military and Veterans Affairs Office reports that as of Thursday, 1,000 veterans have received their…
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Amendment would ban ‘servitude’ by California prison inmates
California relies on thousands of inmates to fight massive wildfires, churn out vehicle license plates,…
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Marina police seek owner of lost gift bracelet
The Marina Police Department is looking for the owner of a bracelet that appears to be a gift a mother gave her…
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SC Warriors player Jeremy Lin releases response to hate crimes against Asian Americans
Jeremy Lin, who currently plays for the Santa Cruz Warriors and formerly was part of the NBA, issued…
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Several structures and trucks on fire in Compton
COMPTON, Calif. (KION) A massive fire is burning across an industrial area in Compton Friday morning. The structure fire rapidly spread to what…
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Vaccines administered to Salinas farmworkers aged 65 and older
Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) vaccinated farmworkers at the D’Arigo…
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Caltrans: Washed out section of Highway 1 expected to reopen this summer
Crews have been working assess damage and remove debris at a stretch of Highway 1 that was washed out…
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Wanted Santa Cruz County felon arrested in South Lake Tahoe after an hours-long standoff
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KION and CBS13) A wanted Santa Cruz County felon was arrested after an hours-long standoff in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday…
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Hundreds of CZU Fire victims experience delays in rebuilding efforts
More than 900 Santa Cruz County homes were destroyed during the CZU Fires, and many residents are…
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Non-profits lose out on extra dollars as big events on Central Coast continue to be postponed due to pandemic
As high-profile events continue to be postponed or modified due to the pandemic on the Central Coast, local non-profits are losing out on a portion…
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Investigators search for family of man found dead who mainly lived in King City
Investigators in Fresno are asking for help finding the family of a man who died last…
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Shooting victim found on Highway 68 dies of injuries
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a Monterey…
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Extras wanted for film shooting in Carmel
The Monterey County Film Commission said Dwyer Casting is looking for extras to be in a film shooting in…
Continue Reading Governor’s vaccine plan aims to reopen California classrooms
California released a new plan Thursday outlining how the state will allocate vaccines to education…
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AG: Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after charges
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sport doctor Larry Nassar died by suicide…
Continue Reading How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants?
How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to…
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Lane closed on Highway 101 due to vehicle fire
The California Highway Patrol is warning that Highway 101 north near Betabel Road is slowed due to a vehicle…
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Thousands of citations issued after Salinas red light cameras installed
The Salinas Police Department has provided an update on the red light cameras installed at four…
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Power Outages in Santa Cruz County affecting over 3,000 residents
APTOS, Calif. (KION) Over 3,000 residents in Santa Cruz County are left in the dark after reports of downed power lines near Valencia Road in Aptos.…
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Monterey takes next step towards allowing marijuana dispensaries
The City of Monterey held its city council meeting Wednesday to discuss survey results and whether to move forward with opening retail cannabis…
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Displaced CZU Lightning Fire victims continue their search for a new home
Displaced CZU fire victims continue their search for a new…
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Missing UC Santa Cruz student
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UC Santa Cruz Police is asking for the public’s help to find an at-risk student. Atharva Chinchwadkar was last seen by…
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Supporting the ‘Slough: How experts hope new funding will restore the Elkhorn Slough
New funding to support a restorative initiative at the Elkhorn Slough sets its sights on the ecosystem, thanks to the Ocean Protection…
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Monterey County Vaccine regional data raises concern over vaccine allocation
Monterey County released data on county’s vaccine allocation and administration. Social Media users shared their concern on the disparity of…
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Navigating COVID-19 virtual town hall for Monterey County’s agriculture industry
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) There will be a virtual town hall for the Monterey County agriculture industry on March 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 11:30…
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Monterey Police warn of scammers posing as department staff members
Monterey Police is warning residents about a scam targeting residents where the caller impersonates a Monterey Police Department staff…
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Hartnell College hosts virtual job fairs for students and Central Coast residents
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Hartnell College is hosting a series of seven two-hour virtual career fairs through April to help local residents and students…
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38-year-old man in “serious condition” after Salinas shooting
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night that left one man in serious…
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Additional suspect sought in January shooting near Winkle Avenue
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an additional suspect involved in a shooting at the 2500 block of Soquel Drive near Winkle…
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