Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
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300 illegal fireworks seized in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside PD and Monterey County Probation Department confirmed Tuesday that a 17-year-old living on the 1600 block of…
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Salinas man loses limb in fireworks accident according to fire chief
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) — A Salinas man was seriously injured after an accident involving illegal fireworks on Monday night. Salinas Fire…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
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Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week…
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Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
AP Health Writer Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Bay’s only private island hits the real estate market
By Max Darrow Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Purportedly won in a bet, the Bay Area’s only private island is…
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Construction update for Union Road between San Juan Hollister Road and SR 156
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Tuesday that they will be temporarily closing a section of Union Road in Hollister for about eight…
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San Luis Obispo man taken into custody following standoff late Monday evening
ARTICLE FROM KEYT by Caleb Nguyen, Andrew Gillies. SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A 30-year-old San Luis Obispo man was taken into custody for…
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FDA approves donanemab, Eli Lilly’s treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the…
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Man arrested on rape, kidnapping, false imprisonment and attempted murder charges in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Disturbing allegations are coming out of Salinas after investigators say a young woman was raped multiple times. The…
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Salinas residents react to new law that caps rental security deposits
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A handful state laws went into effect this Monday, one gives more protection to…
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Multi-audience wildfire survey shows gaps in wildfire risk reduction education and access to resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KION-TV) — A new national survey from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has found that only half of homeowners and…
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Several days of excessive heat expected in some parts of the Central Coast
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – The Central Coast is bracing itself for several days of excessive heat this week.Triple-digit temperatures are expected to…
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Man shot, killed by police after reportedly lighting fireworks; family speaks out
By Sophie Flay Click here for updates on this story DOWNEY, California (KABC) — A family is speaking out after a 29-year-old man was shot and…
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Inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety, but some used FaceTime
CalMatters When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no…
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ICE agent impersonators targeting Hispanics suspected in more cases
By KABC Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ANAHEIM, California (KABC) — Investigators say two men in custody accused of pretending…
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New laws tackle rental security deposits, hidden fees and date rape drugs
KMAX, KOVR, CNN By Richard Ramos, Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Several new California…
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What’s next for student loan borrowers as Biden’s repayment plan faces legal battles
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal appeals court will allow the Department of Education to proceed with lowering millions of…
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s historic decision granting Donald Trump immunity
By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision Monday granting Donald Trump…
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What is Canada Day and how is it celebrated? The answer is more complicated than some might think
By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — Every year, three days before the US of A sets the skies alight with impressive fireworks displays as part of…
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Multiple fire agencies battle brush fire burning along Highway 101 near Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas and North Monterey County Regional Fire agencies were busy putting out a fire that sparked along Highway 101…
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Forward progress on Nash Fire in San Benito County stopped, according to Cal Fire
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire confirms to KION the forward progress on a fire burning along a riverbed in the Hollister area has stopped.…
Continue ReadingSizzling out? As peak barbecue season begins, fewer Americans are buying grills
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — Americans binged on grills during the pandemic, but the barbecue industry now faces a number of threats, including…
Continue ReadingNew law requiring California bars to offer drink spiking drug test kits takes effect July 1
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A new law requiring many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits will take…
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Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next
By Alaa Elassar and Leigh Waldman, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde left 19 children and…
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Santa Cruz County introduces new ordinance to regulate e-bikes on sidewalks
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County taking steps to make streets safer. The board of supervisors approving an ordinance this week…
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County of Monterey holds Clean Slate Day for people with criminal records integrating back into society
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The County of Monterey held a workshop, Clean Slate Day, for people with past criminal records who are navigating their…
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The Santa Cruz City Council approving a plan to combat the homeless crisis
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz City Council approving a plan to combat the homeless crisis. This, after the supreme court’s…
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Monterey County pilot program gives Spanish speakers an opportunity to be involved in the Supervisors meetings
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A new Monterey County pilot program aims to give Spanish speakers more to listen and weigh in on the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even…
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Evacuations ordered in San Martin while Cal Fire battles Columbet Fire
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE – June 27, 2024 10:16 P.M. – CAL FIRE SCU said people who have been evacuated are now being allowed to…
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Santa Cruz County’s labor force declining
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) –Taking a look now into Santa Cruz County’s labor force as it continues to decline. The county pointing to…
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Seaside burglary victim stays strong after home break-in
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): A residential burglary occurred on June 15th on Peninsula Point Drive in Seaside and Seaside police needs the help of the…
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Salinas Police arrest one person on several charges
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Police Department say they’ve arrested one person on a number of different charges. According to officials,…
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Firework Safety Committee formed after deadly 2023 Gonzales fire
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) – People in Gonzales are stepping up to prevent illegal fireworks from being sparked in the city. A safety committee was…
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Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect…
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Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that…
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California voters to weigh proposal to ban forced prison labor in state constitution
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will decide in November whether to remove an exemption for…
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Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud crackdown
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department announced a sweeping series of charges Thursday against nearly 200 people accused of…
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Recent report exposes Santa Cruz County as most expensive in the United States
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to a report titled “2024 Out of Reach” from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, “Santa Cruz is now…
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Salinas City Council postpones Measure G sales tax measure, looks to add it to ballot in 2026
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas City Council decided not to place the Measure G sales tax renewal on the ballot for 2024, but is considering it…
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New Behavioral Health Center breaks ground in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): More help is on the way for youth and adults who experience substance use disorder in Santa Cruz…
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Patio fire nearly spreads to home in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Fire confirmed a structure fire in Santa Cruz on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived at the scene on Murray…
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Pajaro tenant’s rights workshop at Casa De La Cultura
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – People in Pajaro have expressed their want and need to know their rights as tenants after last year’s flooding. Now, the…
Continue ReadingEntire California Hells Angels chapter arrested in robbery, kidnapping investigation
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story BAKERSFIELD, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Authorities arrested an entire chapter of Hells…
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Structure fire Wednesday afternoon on Sherwood Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas fire confirmed that there was a structure fire on Wednesday afternoon at 150 Sherwood Drive. According to…
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California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California initiative to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into…
Continue ReadingGardena police seize up to $10 million worth of illegal fireworks
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story GARDENA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Gardena police on Tuesday announced what they say is the…
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She crashed and got a DUI. Now this California lawmaker is on a mission to talk about booze
CalMatters If Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo had listened to the standard advice from campaign consultants, she wouldn’t have said much…
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