Rene Mendez sworn as new City Manager for Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 28, 2024 AT 6:28 PM- After six months without a city manager, the City of Salinas has a new city manager…
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California’s DMV to move more services online to speed up wait times
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Starting June 3, Governor Newsom’s campaign to speed DMV services in the state will take effect, moving many simple…
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Deputies looking for suspects who allegedly broke into Aptos High School and vandalized an office
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office are looking for multiple suspects who allegedly broke into a local high school and…
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Seaside honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day ceremony
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) -Several gathered in Seaside to pay their respects to soldiers who served our country. “Everybody wants a happy memorial day.…
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California’s summertime food program to help children
Sacramento, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Department of Social Services announced this month that it will roll-out a new summer food program…
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Public Works crews to begin road repair project on multiple roads in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Starting on Wednesday morning, there will be a major traffic alert for commuters in Monterey County. Public works…
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81-year-old arrested after police say he terrorized a California neighborhood with a slingshot
AZUSA, Calif. (AP) — An 81-year-old man who investigators say terrorized a Southern California neighborhood for years with a slingshot has been…
Continue ReadingMike Tyson ‘doing great’ after falling ill during weekend flight from Miami to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson was recovering Monday after falling ill a day earlier during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives…
Continue ReadingSeattle Kraken name Dan Bylsma second head coach in franchise history
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken named Dan Bylsma their coach on Tuesday, putting the 2009 Stanley Cup winner with…
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NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton passes away at 71 years old
(KION-TV) – NBA Hall of Famer and two time NBA Champion Bill Walton has passed away. He was 71 years old. According to an official statement from the…
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Two Central Coast men create app to translate emergency alerts into Indigenous language
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – With the community in their hearts, Greenfield native Benito Sanchez and King City native Benito Sanchez came…
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Escaped Solano County inmate captured and arrested in Monterey, CDCR says
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Solano County inmate who has been on the run since May 13 was arrested in Monterey on Saturday afternoon according to…
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45-year-old man dead after being ejected from vehicle on Graham Hill Road, CHP says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 45-year-old Santa Cruz County man is dead after he crashed his car into a tree early Sunday morning. Officers…
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Grayson Murray’s parents say the two-time PGA Tour winner died of suicide
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Grayson Murray’s parents said Sunday their 30-year-old son took his own life, just one day after he withdrew…
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San Jose International airport expects a spike in travel for Memorial Day weekend
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Transportation Security Administration says up to 3 million travelers might pass through airport checkpoints on…
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Capitola apartment fire possibly from unattended candles; firefighters
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — This article has been updated. A non-injury fire broke out on Grace Street in Capitola Friday afternoon. Two cats were…
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The future of Salinas City Council– a sit-down with Mayor Kimbley Craig
Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig on why she doesn’t want to go for re-election. She talks to News Director Scott Rates about Salinas’…
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Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig announces she will not be seeking re-election
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- After over a decade in politics, Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig has told KION that she will not be seeking re-election. Craig…
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Santa Cruz County getting geared up for Memorial Day tourism
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)-Santa Cruz county says in 2023, its recovery rate stood at 135%, which was the highest post-pandemic recovery…
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PVUSD Board of Trustees approves $315 million bond measure for November 2024 Election
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday, The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a $315 million bond that will head…
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Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients…
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California Rodeo Salinas looking for national anthem singers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you feel like you can sing in front of thousands of people then you will have your chance in July. The California Rodeo…
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UCSB alumni reflect on the Isla Vista killings, 10 years later
Written by Ivania Montes ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT-TV)- For Jordan Killebrew and Jonathan Abboud, May 23, 2014 remains a day that profoundly resonates…
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San Jose man sentenced to 10 years in prison for human trafficking in Salinas
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A San Jose man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.…
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Student arrested after stabbing occurred at Christopher High School, police said
GILROY, CALIF. (KION-TV) –Â UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 2:51 P.M.- Gilroy Police have arrested a Christopher High School student after he allegedly…
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Forward progress stopped on vegetation fire in front of Soledad Prison, firefighters say
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple fire crews are currently battling a vegetation fire in front of the Soledad Prison on Wednesday night. An…
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Classes to remain online on Thursday and Friday due to ongoing campus protests at UC Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 10:28 AM- UC Santa Cruz announced on Wednesday that classes will remain online due to ongoing…
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SBA Business Recovery Center offering Big Sur businesses relief after Highway 1 closure
SBA Business Recovery Center offers relief to Big Sur businesses after Highway 1 is reopened, starting May…
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Jonathon Goulding sworn in as new Hollister Fire Chief
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- There is a new chief in town for Hollister Fire Department. The City of Hollister announced on Tuesday that Jonathan…
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Multiple fire crews battling recycling plant fire in Redwood City
Written by Dave Pehling REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple fire crews are responding to a fire at a recycling plant in Redwood City on…
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Monterey man arrested for possession of child pornography, police say
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he was in possession of child pornography in Monterey. A Monterey Police…
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City of Monterey approves permits for four cannabis retailers
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday night, the City of Monterey approved the permits to four cannabis retailers. Back in December, there were a…
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California Highway Patrol arrests 65-year-old Salinas man on felony hit-and-run charges
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 6:08 PM- The California Highway Patrol said a 65-year-old Salinas man was arrested after…
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Jesus Valenzuela officially sworn in as Salinas City Councilman
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Soledad Community Engagement Director Jesus Valenzuela was officially sworn in as the Salinas City Councilman on Tuesday…
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Target cutting prices on an estimated 5,000 items to get back shoppers
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Target will be lowering their prices in their stores, announced on Monday that it will be lowering prices on around…
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Disaster Assistance Loans available to businesses and people affected by early February 2024 storms in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service’s announced that businesses and people who live in…
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CAL FIRE BEU extinguishes tour bus fire, no injuries reported
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU said that no injuries reported after a tour bus caught on fire on Tuesday afternoon. A CAL FIRE…
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CAL FIRE and PG&E hold training drill on how firefighters respond to gas leak emergencies
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was not your typical training drill on Tuesday morning. CAL FIRE BEU and PG&E hosted a training drill in…
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City of Monterey asking for survey regarding traffic concerns on Highway 68 and Skyline Forest Drive
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two Monterey city councilmembers want a safer change to a busy intersection in Monterey. They say too many…
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Salinas Union High School District breaks ground on new classroom building at North Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- North Salinas High School will be getting their biggest transformation in school history. On Monday, the Salinas Union…
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32-year-old Gilroy man dies in vehicle vs pedestrian crash, officers say
GILROY, Calif. (KMUV-TV)- La policÃa de Gilroy dijo que un hombre de 32 años murió después de que un coche chocó contra él la madrugada del…
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Tesla Fremont factory fire started in an oven
Written by KTVU staff FREEMONT, Calif. (KION-TV)- Firefighters are responding Monday evening to a fire at the Tesla Fremont factory that started in…
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The Golden Bough Playhouse gets a theatrical remodel
The Golden Bough Playhouse gets a total remodel as it enters its 30th year and continues to entertain audiences for nearly 100…
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Salinas Police sort out multiple 911 call situation
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrested two people after sorting out a number of 911 calls that stemmed from a fight last Friday. At…
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San Jose Police identify suspect shot by officers
Written by KTVU staff SAN JOSE, (FOX-35)- Authorities said the suspect wounded in a shootout with San Jose police over the weekend was a felon in…
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Home Depot paying $1.3M for fire code violations after 2022 arson fire destroyed San Jose store
The Santa Clara County District Attorney announced that they arrested someone suspected of arson for starting the Home Depot fire in San Jose.…
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Monterey City Council to discuss approving four retail cannabis store permits
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey City Council could approve the first four storefront retail cannabis businesses within city limits. City…
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Man and woman arrested after leading Marina Police on a car chase that ended in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said that two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after they led officers on a car chase that ended…
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More than 2,000 graduates’ names called at the CSUMB commencement
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV) – For students at CSUMB, all their hard work is finally paying off. The graduates getting to walk across the stage…
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Growing the game: Bay FC’s inaugural season continues to inspire the next generation of female soccer players
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION) – Bay FC’s inaugural season is well underway, and already the team is seeing its dedicated fanbase continue to grow. Defender…
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