LAGUNA SECA SEASON PASS: Alex Palou dominates Java House Grand Prix of Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – For the second straight year, Alex Palou dominated at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, going back-to-back on the iconic…
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Suspect arrested in Hollister’s 4th of July drive-by shooting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to the 4th of July drive-by shooting that took place…
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Dog found in abandonment investigation, owners say it was a ‘misunderstanding’
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – A dog at the center of a potential abandonment investigation has been found with the owners coming forward to say it…
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Diesel spill near King City caused stolen trailer, diesel fuel
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A case of stolen diesel fuel led to a diesel spill in King City early this morning. According to the California Highway…
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San Benito Sheriff’s Office, Probation Department announce new medical services
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Benito County Sheriff and Probation Department Chief announced a healthcare partner today for the…
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Santa Cruz man accused of music streaming and wire fraud charges; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man is being indicted on four counts of wire fraud stemming from alleged misrepresentations of his software company…
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Monterey County tiny home, other housing projects receive updates
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County gave an update today on several homeless housing projects around the county. The tiny village in…
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Monterey County becomes first Blue Zone county in California
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey County has become the first county within California to achieve the certified Blue Zones…
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One dead in fatal crash on Reservation Road
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A person is dead after a fatal crash near Reservation and Blanco Roads in Marina. According to the California Highway…
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Scotts Valley consider sending letter to Gov. Newsom for EPA microplastics monitoring
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Scotts Valley City Council is considering sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting the submission…
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Soledad hosts National Night Out with local law enforcement
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — August 5 is National Night Out with law enforcement agencies across the country working to strengthen ties to the people…
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5 soldiers hospitalized after shooting at Fort Stewart. A suspect has been apprehended
By Dakin Andone, Jason Morris, Sara Smart, Ryan Young, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Five US soldiers were hospitalized after a shooting at the…
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Monterey Begins Search for New City Manager
Monterey city manager Hans Uslar is set to retire on December 30th, the city taking its first steps to find his replacement on Tuesday night. The…
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Lawsuit against CDCR claims plaintiff suffered alleged abuse on the job
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A state corrections officer announced a lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and…
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National Night Out events across the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s National Night Out, an annual nightly gathering of the community and law enforcement agencies to promote…
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Storage unit fire in Salinas extinguished, no injuries reported
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – An outbuilding outside of a home caught fire earlier this afternoon in Salinas with no injuries. According to Monterey…
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‘Dip In Days’ welcome Santa Cruzians back to Harvey West Pool
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Harvey West Pool is reopening next weekend with free “Dip In Days” every weekend until Sunday, Sept. 28. The City of…
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The Redman-Hirahara House loses Historic Place status
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Redman-Hirahara House will be delisted from the National Registry of Historic Places after a 4-1 vote at the…
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Capitola plans safety enhancements at ‘dangerous’ Bay Avenue intersection
CAPITOLA, Calif.(KION) — The City of Capitola is taking steps to address ongoing safety concerns at the intersection of Bay Avenue and Capitola…
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DACA recipients struggle after changes in eligibility under Affordable Care Act
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Healthcare coverage for DACA recipients is seeing a change. Covered California is reporting that thousands of…
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Justice Department publishes list of 35 “sanctuary” jurisdictions, vowing to bring more immigration lawsuits
By Kaia Hubbard Washington — The Justice Department published a list of 35 “sanctuary” jurisdictions on Tuesday, vowing to bring lawsuits…
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New data shows wildfires are increasing and causing more damage
A study from The University of Michigan has calculated that globally forest fires now burn more than twice as much tree cover each year as they did…
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State superintendent speaks to SCESD staff ahead of school-year kickoff
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Classes are soon to start, and parents, teachers, and district staff are getting ready. Salinas City Elementary School…
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Boulder Creek home deemed ‘total loss’ after Saturday evening structure fire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A home was deemed a total loss after being fully engulfed this past weekend in Boulder Creek. According to the Boulder…
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Neighbors help out Boulder Creek fire after their home was lost in a fire
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION) – A Boulder Creek couple is facing heartbreak after a fire ripped through their home on Saturday, destroying everything…
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Gilroy seeks to update smoking, vaping rules
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Gilroy might be updating its rules around smoking and vaping. The Gilyory City Council is set to discuss a…
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Workforce, affordable housing measures added to upcoming City of Santa Cruz election ballot
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Santa Cruz is adding two measures to the ballot this November that could reshape workforce and affordable…
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Jury trial begins for 2023 Watsonville deadly shooting
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The jury trial has begun in the case of a Watsonville man accused of murdering his roommate in 2023, leading to a…
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Strawberry Festival, an anchor for berry vendors
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Tonight marks the final day of the 31st annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival, the community coming together to…
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Gifford Fire along Highway 166 grows to over 65,000 acres; Evacuation Orders in effect
By Caleb Nguyen, Andrew Gillies SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, Calif. – The Gifford Fire has grown to 65,062 acres. It is near…
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How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across…
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Watsonville Strawberry Festival underway Saturday and Sunday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Watsonville Strawberry Festival is off to an early start with a concert and carnival Friday night. There’s…
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Seaside vehicle break-in suspect arrested
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – A man suspected to be behind several break-ins in Seaside has been arrested. According to Seaside Police, 34-year-old Mario…
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Salinas Coca-Cola plant to sit vacant as the company moves operations to San Jose
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Coca-Cola bottling plant shut down operations Friday after serving the Central Coast for over…
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King City police warns of scam calls impersonating Homeland Security
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City Police Department is warning the public about phone calls to some locals that claim to be from Homeland…
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San Benito neighbors regain access to clean drinking water after two year wait
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Clean drinking water has been restored to people in San Benito County, after not having access for it for two years. In…
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Stolen vehicle arrest leads to discovery of illegal firearms in Monterey County
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – A traffic stop in Santa Cruz County earlier this year has led to a massive discovery of illegal firearms,…
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Meet the locals making money from home, with nothing but a kitchen and a permit
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – You can now legally run a food business straight from your own home kitchen in Santa Cruz County, thanks to a new…
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Teen originally reported missing in Salinas found safe
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE 8/1/25 Teen originally reported missing in Salinas found safe. Salinas Police confirm he has been located. No…
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Salinas Palestine Solidarity group continues their weekly anti-Israel protests as Gaza faces growing hunger
Almost two years into the bombardment and blockade of Gaza, people in Salinas are continuing to protest each week, Showing support for the…
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Major drug bust in Seaside leads to arrest of Monterey woman
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A woman from Monterey has been arrested after a drug bust at her home. According to the Seaside Police, a combined…
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Trump funding cuts
By Liam Reilly, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced on Friday that it will wind down its operations…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office Disposes of Improvised Explosives
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced the disposal of more than a hundred improvised explosives and homemade fireworks. The investigation…
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Santa Cruz coffee shops weigh impacts of Trump tariffs
The coffee industry is already dealing with fallout from the 10% universal tariffs that went into effect earlier this year, Things could get worse…
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Residents urge for safety improvements at notorious Santa Cruz intersection
Santa Cruz, CA – Residents living near the intersection of Broadway and Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz are sounding the alarm over what they say is a…
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Gilroy Gardens releases its first community impact report
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Gilroy Gardens is releasing an annual impact report detailing the theme park’s contributions to the community for the…
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CAL FIRE launches new Burn Severity Viewer map
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE is launching a new tool that they say makes nearly a decade of wildfire impact data more accessible. …
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Road closures announced for Watsonville Strawberry Festival
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns this weekend with road closures scheduled around the area. Thursday, July…
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Monterey County to ask for continued federal funding of migrant education programs
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is asking our federal representatives to push for continued funding for…
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Santa Cruz Race the Wave brings tsunami awareness to the pavement
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The first-ever Race the Wave run/walk is ready to bring awareness of tsunami safety to the City of Santa Cruz on Sept.…
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