Dramatic day of diplomacy culminates in Trump announcing Iran-Israel ceasefire
By Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler, Alayna Treene, Jeff Zeleny and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In the hours after Iran launched a missile attack…
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San Benito County Sheriff attends Department of Homeland Security briefings in light of Isreal-Iran war
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Concerns about national security have made their way to San Benito County. Sheriff Eric Taylor, reassuring people after…
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Oklahoma City Thunder outduel Indiana Pacers in Game 7, win NBA championship
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KION) – The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions after outlasting the Indiana Pacers in a seven-game battle. The Thunder…
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6 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe during storm, Coast Guard says
By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story LAKE TAHOE, California (KOVR) — Six people died and two others…
Continue Reading Strikes on Iranian nuclear sites thrust US into escalating Middle East conflict
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The United States decisively entered into conflict with Iran on Saturday after President Donald Trump ordered US…
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Living in the 831: Monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monarch butterflies are quite a sight to see, arriving mid-October and staying in the area through the end of…
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False 911 report ends with a man in handcuffs; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they arrested a man who falsely reported witnessing…
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Deadly crash causes major traffic Friday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP confirmed Friday that a deadly crash took place around 3:40 p.m. near Highway 101 and Cannon Road. They said…
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Monterey Skates is ready to roll onto the rink once again on June 20
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s the revival of a fondly remembered pastime with the return of Monterey Skates on June 20. Those looking to boogie…
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Upcoming film ‘Whalefall’ sets Monterey County as its backdrop
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A film titled “Whalefall” was filming off the coast of Monterey and using the county as its backdrop for the…
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Public Safety Power Shutoff in South Monterey, San Benito Counties
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is in effect in South Monterey County, leaving hundreds of customers without…
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Santa Cruz man arrested in Switzerland accused of his father’s murder
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Santa Cruz man was arrested in Switzerland as a suspect in his father’s murder on May 29. According to the Santa…
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Protecting pedestrians in Felton, Caltrans plan to add sidewalk on Highway 9
FELTON, Calif. (KION) – Changes are coming to Highway 9 in Felton, as residents call for improved pedestrian safety, especially in the wake of a…
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California Rodeo Salinas announces free shuttles, parking at Constitution Boulevard
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Free shuttles will be ready for California Rodeo Salinas visitors with free shuttles and parking at 1440 Constitution…
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Rescue crews helping two divers in distress off Whaler’s Cove
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE BEU is on the scene at Whaler’s Cove with a report of two divers in distress. According to CAL FIRE, rescue crews…
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Carmel-by-the-sea looks to address parking shortage
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Parking around the highly visited city is limited, but finding a place to park in Carmel-by-the-Sea could be…
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Natural Bridges fire contained, caused by unauthorized cooking; Santa Cruz Fire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Fire says that the blaze that broke out Thursday afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park was caused by an…
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Cal Fire: Wildfire east of Gonzales knocked down, crews preparing to mop up
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire says crews were able to knock down a wildfire burning east of Gonzales up in the mountains overnight. The fire…
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City of Monterey responds to the county’s Civil Grand Jury report regarding its wharves
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey responded to a report from the county’s Civil Grand Jury on Tuesday that highlights structural and…
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CSUMB receives F rating in teacher preparation in math, new report finds
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) – California State University, Monterey Bay received an F rating for its teacher preparation course when it came to…
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Second suspect identified in Del Rey Oaks car burglary, still at-large
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The second suspect in the Del Rey Oaks burglary has been identified as James Robinson of Salinas. Anyone who may…
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New report finds problems in Watsonville Police handcuffing, transporting practices
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new grand civil jury in Santa Cruz finds that the Watsonville Police Department have a higher percentage of…
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Santa Cruz rolls out fee cuts and incentives to revive its downtown storefronts
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)Â — Downtown Santa Cruz could soon see a surge in new business activity, thanks to a new city plan aimed at…
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Naloxone, fentanyl testing vending machine may come to Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Life-saving resources may soon be available at the Soledad Fire Station. City Council is expected to approve an…
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Lottery system proposed for cannabis dispensary in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Three years after voters approved Measures M and N, the city of Pacific Grove may be one step closer to getting…
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California stands to lose $278 billion without undocumented workers: report
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new report has found that the economic impact of the federal government’s mass deportations in California could…
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County officials gather in solidarity for the immigrant community
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After numerous incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents around counties like LA, Ventura,…
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Wanted fugitive arrested during pursuit in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) – A man wanted by U.S. Marshals was arrested during a police pursuit in Watsonville earlier this afternoon. According to…
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Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors in…
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These new laws take effect in California on July 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A series of new laws will go into effect in California on July 1. They range from legislation related to consumer…
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Watch Live: Tri-County shows support for immigrant communities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HdatiWYe_Y Leaders form Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties come together to show support for immigrant…
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Referendum efforts continue with two weeks left to gather signatures
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas voters getting together as they continue their referendum efforts, hoping to turn back city council’s decision…
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs planned for parts of San Benito and South Monterey counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Public Safety Power Shutoffs are scheduled for some parts of South Monterey County, plus parts…
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Mountain lion spotting in Watsonville Monday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police are warning people about a mountain lion roaming around the area Monday. It was spotted near 34…
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Child exploitation arrest of a Watsonville man, more victims expected
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police say that they’ve arrested a man in Watsonville at his home today for harassing a 13-year-old girl he met…
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The City of Monterey moves forward with a formal apology to local Native Americans
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey City Council unanimously passed a proclamation Tuesday with a formal apology to a group of local Native…
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Construction resumes on the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project
SALINAS, Calif. (KIOHN-TV) — Construction on Phase 1 of the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project has officially resumed. This, following a delay…
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Florida Panthers win second straight Stanley Cup in a 5-1 romp, led by Sam Reinhart’s four goals
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — For the second year in a row, the Florida Panthers have conquered the Edmonton Oilers and lifted the Stanley Cup…
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MPUSD begins their summer lunch program
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – The Monterey Peninsula School District is announcing the start of its free summer lunch program. The program is open…
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Scotts Valley to discuss potential restrictions to dog access in public parks
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – City officials are considering new restrictions that could impact dog owners across the community, stating dog waste…
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Victim identified in Santa Cruz Mountains crash that left four injured
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The victim in a crash over the weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been identified. Santa Cruz County…
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Westbound Reservation Road closed after vehicle hits pedestrian near Marina, police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Marina Police are encouraging witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was killed in a crash Monday night. Officers…
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Dutra Street indigenous resident may get an apology from the City of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The city of Monterey could approve a proclamation apologizing to the Dutra Street indigenous residents and their…
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Bolado Fire stopped at one acre; CAL FIRE BEU
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Forward progress has been stopped on the Bolado Fire at one acre. CAL FIRE BEU confirmed that a vegetation…
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem transported to DC-area hospital after allergic reaction, DHS says
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported by ambulance on Tuesday to a hospital in Washington, DC,…
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Watch Live: Sen. Padilla speaks out against the Trump administration after conference ousting last week
https://www.youtube.com/live/E05px_Xyol4 CALIFORNIA – Senator Alex Padilla is speaking out at a press conference against the Trump administration…
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Shelter expansion in San Benito County put on hold amid budget talks
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — Plans to expand the only homeless shelter in San Benito County have been put on pause as county leaders work through the…
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Elm Fire breaks out in Greenfield, forward progress stopped
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) – Elm Fire has broken out off of Elm Avenue in Greenfield near Metz Road. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the fire is at 15…
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Toro County Park installs new wildlife waterer
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Monterey County says a new water system out at Toro County Park will help wildlife stay hydrated this summer. The…
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Salinas elementary school music teacher convicted of lewd acts with a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A former music teacher from Salinas has been convicted of eight counts of lewd acts toward victims under 14. 44-year-old…
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