A mother of 7 kids dead after being struck by ambulance in crash, family speaks out
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Tragedy for a family in Salinas after a mother, Maria Morales, was hit and killed by an ambulance on Tuesday…
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Martinez Refinery on fire, officials say
MARTINEZ, Calif. – According to officials with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, a fire broke out at the Martinez Refinery Saturday…
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Hazard advisory issued for Moss Landing battery plant ahead of atmospheric river
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – North County Fire Protection District hazard advisory regarding the Moss Landing Lithium-Ion Battery facility, according to…
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Hall of Famer Steve Young returns to AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – 49ers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young is no stranger to Pebble Beach. Young is a fan-favorite out on…
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Community Bridges, PG&E team for bill assistance workshops
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Community Bridges and PG&E have partnered for a series of bill assistance workshops in Watsonville as part of a…
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The Western Monarch Butterfly population sees a significant decrease
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Western Monarch Butterflies have reached record low numbers along the Central Coast, according to the U.S. Fish…
Continue Reading New Moss Landing fire relief fund created in partnership with Vistra
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is partnering with Vistra Energy to create a new fire relief…
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What we know about the midair collision between a passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River
By Faris Tanyos, Jordan Freiman WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS NEWS) — A passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided in…
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Pros adjusting to drier conditions at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Unlike 2024’s rain-and-wind-filled tournament, pros are adjusting to a different set of challenges this year even…
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Salinas Fire Department returns from Southern California on the heels of the Palisades Fire
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Central Coast fire agencies are returning after spending several days battling wildfires in LA county.”I got down to…
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3 people treated in chemical leak incident in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Three people were treated for potential exposure after a chemical leak in south Gilroy on Wednesday morning. According to…
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What we know about the passenger plane collision near Washington, DC
By Rebekah Riess and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Sixty-seven people are presumed dead after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National…
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“The Long Valley” shines a light on Salinas agriculture community
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Valley’s agriculture and immigrant community are in the spotlight at the 2025 Sundance Film…
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Stolen truck from Santa Cruz turns into a high speed pursuit in San Jose
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Santa Cruz announced Wednesday that a stolen pickup truck pursuit ended safely in Santa Clara County.…
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Wanted violent child predator on the run arrested in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Marshalls arrested a wanted fugitive after nine years in Capitola after failing to register as a sex offender.…
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Environmental Health continues to test samples near Vistra fire site
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey’s Environmental Health received an update on testing samples near the sight of the Vistra…
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At least one killed in San Justo Road crash near San Juan Bautista
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person is dead after a solo-vehicle crash along San Justo Road near San Juan Bautista. Hollister…
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Scottie Scheffler says ‘stupid’ Christmas Day injury won’t impact his season debut at Pebble Beach
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says his “stupid” Christmas day injury won’t impact his first competitive tournament…
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Doomsday Clock 2025: Scientists set new time
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Seventy-eight years ago, scientists created a unique sort of timepiece — named the Doomsday Clock — as a…
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Set-up ahead of the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — Ahead of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am only days away, crews have begun setting up the golf grounds. The sounds…
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County of Monterey Supervisors consider more behavior and mental health services through the SHARE Center
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey listened to the county’s Health Department Tuesday in consideration for more services…
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Cannabis lounges may move forward in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted on a motion that will potentially welcome cannabis lounges in Santa Cruz…
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Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors discuss the aftermath of the Moss Landing fire nearly two weeks later
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors received a report by Vistra Energy outlining the response and…
Continue Reading High amounts of heavy metals detected at Elkhorn Slough Reserve
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — High concentrations of heavy metal nanoparticles have been discovered in the Elkhorn Slough Reserve in the wake of…
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Stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man accused of stabbing his mother on Saturday pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Wednesday. William…
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Annual Truth Act is presented during Monterey’s Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors heard a Truth Act presentation by the Sheriff’s Office under its…
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Soledad Police investigating homicide along Monterey Street early Saturday morning
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Soledad Police confirm to KION they’re investigating a homicide that happened early Saturday morning along Monterey…
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Man found dead in tent near Highway 1 and 9 in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz CHP announced Sunday that they are still seeking an explanation surrounding a death in Santa Cruz.…
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One person dead, another injured in deadly Watsonville house fire
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman is dead and a man was left critically injured after a house caught on fire in Watsonville on Sunday night.…
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Hit-and-run suspect arrested in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Marina man is arrested for a hit-and-run accident that injured a 14-year-old in Pacific Grove Saturday night. At…
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Monterey County SPCA will offer free mobile spay and neuter surgeries for South County dogs and cats
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — SPCA Monterey County announced Monday that they will be offering free mobile spay and neuter surgeries for dogs…
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Man proposes to girlfriend on the spot after finding engagement ring in rubble of Altadena home
By Rob McMillian Click here for updates on this story ALTADENA, California (KABC) — Much like thousands of families who lost their homes in the…
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Local nonprofits teaming up to distribute ‘red cards’ to undocumented community
By Eduardo Huijon Jr. Click here for updates on this story SAN LUIS OBISPO, California (KSBY) — The Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County…
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Classes canceled for hundreds of students after copper thieves cut power to school
By J.R. Stone Click here for updates on this story VALLEJO, California (KGO) — It’s the middle of the school year and hundreds of kids in…
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Measure Q’s conservation efforts begin to take shape
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Steps are being made to implement new conservation efforts and plans in Santa Cruz County due to Measure Q. Approved…
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Residents in Palisades Fire zone share fire-hardened features of their homes, still standing
By Kristine Lazar Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — Stories of survival are emerging in the aftermath of the…
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Man seeks witness to mother’s 1983 disappearance from Paradise
By Kelli Saam Click here for updates on this story PARADISE, California (KHSL) — A man is looking for a potential witness to his mother’s…
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Monterey Airport sees 19.5% increase in passenger travel from previous years
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced that the airport has seen double-digit passenger growth for the third…
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Big changes at Starbucks roll out Monday
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Changes at Starbucks might remind customers of the chain of the old. Beginning Monday, several policies…
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Do you still need to pay for your home if it was destroyed in a disaster?
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Wildfires, raging floods, tornadoes and hurricanes can obliterate your home, but not your mortgage. The hard reality…
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Welcome to tax season. What to know before you file
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Monday marks the first day that the IRS will start accepting and processing 2024 income tax returns. So whether…
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Rapid Response Network confirms ICE activity in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU) – Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were reportedly spotted in San Jose Sunday, according to a tip…
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A new restaurant may be making its way to the Santa Cruz Wharf
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Wharf may soon be home to a new restaurant along its famous wharf after lengthy discussions. Santa…
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Latin American leaders are learning how to handle Trump. Colombia’s president showed how not to do it
CNN Analysis by Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — A simmering diplomatic stand-off over deportation flights spilled onto social media…
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Hollister Police: Man shot multiple times, suspects not caught
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police is looking for multiple suspects who they believe shot a man multiple times early Saturday morning.…
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Remembering Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna five years after their deaths
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Both were killed, along with…
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Monterey County Environmental Health to test water, debris at Vistra Energy fire site Friday
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey’s Environmental Health Bureau will be gathering samples to test from the Vistra energy…
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Assemblymember Addis introduces new bill focused on battery facility safety
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new bill has been introduced to put up stronger safeguards and protections for future battery storage facilities.…
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SPCA Monterey County disaster response team heads to Los Angeles for rescue efforts
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — SPCA Monterey County is aiding in rescue efforts for animals affected by the Palisades fire in Los Angeles County. The…
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