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) –Â 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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Watsonville faces federal cuts to traffic safety study
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Watsonville is facing the loss of significant grant money. This is after funds intended for a…
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Man in attempted murder fire investigation pleads not guilty
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Watsonville man has pleaded not guilty in the attempted murder involving a mobile home fire on Thursday. According…
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Supervisor Luis Alejo submits for a future Alisal Arch project
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new arch is set to be requested by Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo for the East Salinas neighborhood of Alisal.…
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More victims come forward in alleged home-run massage sex crimes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has reported that more victims have come forward after deputies announced the…
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Looking back at the Santa Cruz Harbor’s tsunami history
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Harbor is no stranger to tsunamis of a variety of sizes. In the past, some of these large waves have…
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Point Sur celebrating its history with open house & tours
POINT SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) – California State Parks is celebrating the first Lighting of the Point Sur Lighthouse with an open house on Sunday,…
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Scotts Valley Introduces New Fire Marshal
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Scotts Valley introduced its new Fire Marshal on Wednesday. Deputy fire marshal and former firefighter…
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Santa Cruz County celebrates opening of “Whale Bridge” Hwy 1 Overcrossing
Dozens of people in the Santa Cruz area came together Wednesday for a ceremony to celebrate the whale bridge, a newly opened crossing for pedestrians…
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Grenades found in Marina destroyed by MCSO Bomb Squad
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two grenades found in Marina were destroyed by the Bomb Squad this morning. The two grenades were found near the 400 block…
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Suspect arrested for possible arson in Capitola Target fire
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A suspect was arrested after a reported arson inside of Target in Capitola Tuesday night. According to the Central Fire…
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Tsunami advisory canceled across Santa Cruz, Monterey Counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – A tsunami advisory for the state from Humboldt/Del Norte Line to Ragged Point has been canceled. According to the…
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CA State Parks advise that aircraft debris from Pacific Grove plane crash may wash ashore
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Aircraft debris may be washing ashore near Pacific Grove. According to the Pacific Grove Police Department, debris…
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Monterey County neighbors share their feelings over tsunami advisory
Mixed reactions filled Monterey County following the news of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake this week. A tsunami watch went out Tuesday night, later…
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Seaside Police in search of potential burglary suspect
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police are searching for one or multiple thieves accused of a series of burglaries. Police say work trucks are…
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Victim identified in deadly solo crash on River Road
CHAULAR, Calif. (KION-TV) – The victim in a deadly River Road crash in Chualar has been identified. According to the California Highway Patrol, the…
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Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eva McKend, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run…
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State beaches, parks reopen in Santa Cruz County after tsunami advisory lifted
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – All California State Beaches and Parks in Santa Cruz County have since reopened after the tsunami advisory was…
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Tsunami Advisory extended for Central Coast and Bay Area
(CNN/KION-TV) — The Tsunami Advisory in place across a large portion of California, including the Central Coast, has been extended. The advisory is…
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City of Salinas considers street sweeping program revisions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Salinas is considering revising some elements of its street sweeping program. A report to the city indicates…
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One person dead in Prunedale mobile home fire on Monday
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person has died in an early morning structure fire of a mobile home in Prunedale on Monday morning. North…
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Huge Pacific quake triggers tsunami alerts for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and all of the US West Coast
Originally Published: 29 JUL 25 20:03 ET Updated: 29 JUL 25 20:21 ET By Taylor Ward, Helen Regan and Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami…
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Three people dead after plane crash just offshore of Pacific Grove, victims identified
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people killed in a plane crash…
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Evacuation warning issued for parts of Moss Landing, Monterey Harbor
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) – An evacuation warning had been issued for the Moss Landing area and the Monterey Harbor District area. According to…
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10-foot tsunami waves possible in Hawaii after massive quake hits Russia’s far east
Tsunami waves reaching 10 feet possible in Northern Hawaii From CNN’s Brandon Miller The tsunami warning in effect for Hawaii says that tsunami waves…
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Child care affordability expands in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — In response to limited options for formal child care, Santa Cruz County is offering a loan program for…
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Gilroy Garlic Festival sees economic impact during its 2025 revival
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The smell of garlic once again filled the air in Gilroy this past weekend as the city’s beloved Garlic Festival made its…
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Seaside Police warn of an uptick of vehicle break-ins
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – There is a rise in vehicle break-ins in Seaside, and work trucks seem to be the prime target, according to Seaside…
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Young girls tied to series of unprovoked attacks in San Francisco
By KTVU Staff and Amber Lee SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) – A group of teenage girls is possibly tied to a series of unprovoked attacks in San…
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Carmel man arrested in wife’s murder, first court appearance
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says Donel Geisen did not enter a plea in court Tuesday. They…
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Capitola Beach Festival returns from Sept. 27-28
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Capitola Beach Festival is returning from Sept. 27 to 28 to bring fun for the whole family. This year’s theme will…
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Trailer on fire south of Carmel, threat to nearby vegetation; Cal Fire BEU
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU confirmed that a trailer is on fire between Carmel and Big Sur. They said that there is currently…
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Driver injured after crane crashes off of Highway 101 into E. Alisal Street culvert
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – One person is recovering in the hospital after careening off the highway in Salinas. It created gridlock traffic for…
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Mosquito-eating fish give-away in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is offering free mosquito-eating fish from the guppy family to county residents. These fish –…
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U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta says fight for education funds is not over
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta asked constituents to push back against President Trump, in a meeting at Seaside High School on…
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Two people killed in Santa Cruz Mountains crash, CHP investigating
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP’s Santa Cruz area office said it is investigating a crash that left two people dead Saturday evening.…
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