Women react over potential ‘pink tariffs’ on clothing, footwear
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) — In light of the Trump administration’s sweeping new trade policies, local women are reacting to new studies that…
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New solar panel project unveiled above Schilling Place
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — A ribbon cutting unveiled the second in a line of solar projects between the County of Monterey and Mynt Systems. The…
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Vegetation fire off Anzar Road in Aromas
AROMAS, Calif. (KION) — Breaking as a vegetation fire is reported off Anzar Road in Aromas. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the fire is currently burning…
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Pursuit ends with suspect crashing into City Hall gate in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) — A suspect is in custody after crashing into the gate at Greenfield City Hall during a quick pursuit on Monday afternoon.…
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28 acres burnt after Panoche Fire in San Benito County
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — A fire broke out in the afternoon on Easter Sunday in eastern San Benito County, growing from 10 to nearly 29 acres…
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The Central Coast Catholic community mourns Pope Francis
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Latin pontiff, passed away at the age of 88.…
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Salinas Police held a workshop Saturday to generate interest in a career in law enforcement
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Police hosted a workshop Saturday to walk future recruits through what it takes to join the force. Salinas…
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What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
Originally Published: 21 APR 25 06:00 ET Updated: 21 APR 25 16:29 ET By Rob Picheta and Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — The death of Pope Francis has…
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Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Originally Published: 21 APR 25 03:58 ET Updated: 21 APR 25 14:20 ET By Christopher Lamb, Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Ivana Kottasová Rome (CNN) —…
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Two suspects arrested in Easter Sunday bike shop burglary
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two suspects were arrested in Scotts Valley after breaking into a bike shop on Easter Sunday. According to the…
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Santa Cruz Teen Job Fair Monday at the London Nelson Center
Santa Cruz, Calif (KION-TV) — Calling all Santa Cruz teens… This April 21st from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Santa Cruz County Job Fair will be happening…
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Heart of the Harvest seeking Mother’s Day donations
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — This Mother’s Day, Heart of the Harvest Project is honoring farm working moms. The Catholic Charities Diocese of…
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Santa Cruz Cinema scare Friday afternoon, one suspect charged
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office said that around 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, police responded on the 1400 block of…
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New mural honoring the 32 Bracero workers who died in bus crash in Chualar
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) – In Chualar, a new mural honoring braceros was unveiled Friday evening. It was created in honor of the 32 braceros killed in…
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What we know about the Florida State University shooting suspect
CNN By Casey Tolan, John Miller, Curt Devine, Audrey Ash and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The suspect accused of gunning down two people and injuring…
Continue ReadingMonterey and San Benito County trying to meet Lead Me Home goal to reduce homelessness by 50%
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Earlier today, local leaders from San Benito and Monterey County discussed ways to reduce homelessness. A plan called Lead…
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Castroville man arrested for gun, meth possession
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man from Castroville was arrested after a search warrant during a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon. According…
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BREAKING: Structure fire off Jolon Road in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update 4:13 p.m. Forward progress has stopped with the fire at a quarter of an acre. Breaking news as reports of a…
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Veteran Stand Down provides much-needed resources to local veterans
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The county of Monterey is looking to connect local veterans with support services at a stand-down and resource fair on…
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2 killed and 5 injured in mass shooting at Florida State University
What we know so far • Deadly FSU shooting: Two people, who were not students, were killed and five wounded in a shooting today at…
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Man arrested for possession of meth in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Santa Cruz man was arrested for possessing methamphetamine near Coral Street on Wednesday. According to Santa Cruz…
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Fresno man arrested in Monterey for assault weapon
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested after being found to have an assault weapon during a traffic stop in Monterey on Wednesday.…
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Months after the fire, Brookdale is still feeling the postal problem
BROOKDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) –Four months after a fire that tore through an apartment above the Brookdale Post Office, people living in Brookdale are…
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Sex offender arrested for allegedly assaulting teenager in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A registered sex offender has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager in Watsonville, according…
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Regent’s Slide undergoing repairs with remote-controlled equipment
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans District 5 says efforts to repair Regent’s Slide are now supported by new remote-controlled heavy equipment.…
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Drivers reminded to keep eyes on the road for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and local law enforcement officials continue to ask people to pay…
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Assemblymember Gail Pellerin joins CASA of Santa Cruz ahead of Child Abuse Prevention Month
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Assemblymember Gail Pellerin and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Cruz County came together on…
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Historic Porter Vallejo Mansion undergoing renovation into new community space
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — A historic part of Pajaro will be restored to become an even bigger part of the community. The Porter Vallejo Mansion,…
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Structure fire breaks out in Castroville Tuesday evening
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A KION reporter was on the scene Tuesday evening around 5 p.m. after reports of a mobile home fire broke out in…
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Moss Landing battery fire activists protest Senator John Laird
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Activists from the group Never Again Moss Landing met today in Monterey to protest for the attention of Senator John…
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Annual Summer in the City internship applications open for career-minded students
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — 20 spots are available for students from Pajaro Valley high schools to gain work experience within the Summer in the…
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Two injured in DUI accident on HWY 236, driver arrested
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A DUI rollover led to two people injured on Highway 236 late Tuesday Night. According to California Highway Patrol…
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Community reacts as immigration fears grow among U.S. citizens
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In recent hours, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the possibility of deporting American citizens who, according…
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California: Newsom and Bonta launch lawsuit aimed at Trump administration
By Allie Rasmus and Tori Gaines CALIFORNIA (KTVU-TV) — California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are taking on the Trump…
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City of Monterey one step closer to amending sidewalk vending ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Changes could be coming to the rules surrounding Monterey’s sidewalk vendors. On Tuesday night, Monterey City Council…
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Pajaro Valley Collaborative stages large rally against Medi-Cal and CalFresh fund cuts
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — “Our services can and are being cut in a drastic way.” That message rang loud and clear Tuesday morning as…
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Sixth “Murder Squad” member pleads guilty in 2017 killing spree; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The United States Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that the sixth member in Salinas-based “Murder Squad” criminal…
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WATCH: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Stephanie Alfaro with the Parenting Connection of Monterey County visits the News Channel 46 Studio to talk about Maternal Mental Health Awareness…
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Watsonville landfill reopens Tuesday with a ceremony and more space
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville celebrated the reopening of its landfill Tuesday morning after announcing the completion of…
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Woman suffers burns in Capitola sturcture fire
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman suffered major burn injuries on her hands and legs after a fire in Capitola. The fire broke out Sunday morning…
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Dangerous student bus stop location leads to a possible traffic re-assessment in Royal Oaks
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A north Monterey County community is asking the Pajaro Valley School District (PVUSD) to consider relocating a bus…
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Hiker rescued along the Big Sur Coast
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies along the Big Sur Coast were able to rescue a hiker who fell 200 feet down a cliff on Monday. Video…
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San Benito County, San Juan Bautista meet for fire protection services
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a new recommendation in the ongoing fire services debate. San…
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Traveling nurse found guilty of sexual child abuse
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A former traveling nurse has been found guilty of multiple charges of lewd acts against a child. Harris pleaded not…
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Buried body in Pajaro identified, homicide investigation begins
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The body found buried near the Pajaro River levee has now been identified after being found on the night of April 10.…
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Home deemed “complete loss” in Corral de Tierra fire
CORRAL DE TIERAA, Calif. (KION) — Two people are displaced after their home burned last night in Corral de Tierra. The fire broke out last night…
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Highway 152 vegetation control work delayed
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A planned vegetation removal project on Highway 152 has been postponed. The project would have seen tree trimming…
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Five arrested after stolen vehicle report reveals Salinas chop shop location
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Five people were arrested after a stolen vehicle report led to the location of a chop shop in Salinas on Sunday.…
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Monterey Carl’s Jr. to rebuild after fire, cause of fire undetermined
MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Carl’s Jr. will be rebuilt following the fire at their Lighthouse Avenue location between Pacific Grove…
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Small cabin destroyed in fire near Bigfoot Discovery Musuem in Felton
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) — A small cabin next to the Bigfoot Discovery Museum is rendered a complete loss after a fire on Sunday night. According to…
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