Salinas businesses see boost in revenue ahead of the holiday season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With only five days until Christmas Day, shoppers are heading to Oldtown Salinas. Shops in Downtown Salinas are busier…
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Salinas softball coach sentenced to two years in prison for having unlawful sex with a minor, DA’s office says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)-UPDATE ON DEC. 20 AT 1:50 PM-The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a Monterey County softball coach…
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27-year-old Santa Cruz man dies in solo vehicle crash on Highway 1 Near Morrisey Boulevard
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a 27-year-old Santa Cruz man is dead after he flipped his truck on Highway…
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Two suspects allegedly involved in elderly abuse scam have been arrested in Los Gatos, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 20, 2023 AT 1:19 PM- Del Rey Oaks Police said that two suspects who were allegedly involved in an…
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17-year-old boy arrested in connection to deadly stabbing, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 20, 2023 AT 12:14 PM- On Wednesday morning Greenfield Police said that they have arrested a 17-year-old…
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CHP Santa Cruz receiving multiple reports of car crashes, downed lines, and fallen trees because of rainy weather
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are on the roads this week, there could be plenty of road closures that could impact your commute. On…
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28-year-old woman pleads not guilty to murder charges in 2021 Hollister shooting, court says
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said it has had a break in the case of the murder of Adolfo “Junior” Davila, and the agency is now looking for…
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People living in Bolsa Knolls neighborhood getting prepared for potential flooding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain is expected on the Central Coast and people who live in Bolsa Knolls experienced major flooding in Dec. 2022…
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Monterey County to host TRUTH Act presentation on January 23
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a TRUTH Act presentation on January 23. County officials said by law…
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Trump is ineligible for office under 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrectionist ban,’ Colorado Supreme Court rules
By Marshall Cohen, Devan Cole and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — In a stunning and unprecedented decision, the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday…
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Living in the 831- Monterey County Vineyard Leaves a Legacy of Excellence
Soledad, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County is turning into it’s own popular wine country with more and more wineries opening up. However, there’s one…
Continue ReadingPower outages reported in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, CA (KION-TV) Close to 5 p.m. almost 3,000 customers in the City of Santa Cruz lost power. The majority of the power outages were to the…
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CHP Santa Cruz officer injured in rear-end crash on Highway 17
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A CHP Santa Cruz Officer has been released from a local hospital after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash on…
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City of Seaside handing out sandbags during the winter storm season
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some cities on the Central Coast are seeing rain and are now preparing for the potential for significant rainfall this…
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Montage Health forgiving medical debt for thousands of patients who were treated from 2020-2022
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Montage Health announced that thousands of former patients who were treated at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula…
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Monterey Bay F.C. releases 2024 schedule, home games will be televised on KION
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is never too early to start getting hyped up for soccer season. Monterey Bay F.C. announced their 2024 USL Championship…
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City of Salinas awards best decorated house
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- There are some houses in Salinas that are spreading holiday cheer. Councilman Steve McShane hosted the annual Holiday Home…
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San Francisco prosecutors begin charging 80 protesters who blocked bridge while demanding cease-fire
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco prosecutors on Monday began charging 80 protesters who last month blocked…
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Jury finds Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 14:57 ET Updated: 18 DEC 23 17:07 ET By Alli Rosenbloom and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A New York jury on Monday…
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Fresh Express recalls multiple spinach products due to possible a potential health risk from listeria monocytogenes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Food and Drug Administration announced that Fresh Express issued a voluntary recall over concerns that their spinach…
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San Benito County needs volunteers to help with point-in-time count
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Benito County needs volunteers to help with the point-in-time count to help them collect data on community…
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Former NBA G League player and his girlfriend arrested in killing and kidnapping of missing woman in Las Vegas, police say
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 04:42 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe, Melissa Alonso and Jessica Flynn, CNN (CNN) — Chance Comanche, a former player with…
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Sandbag locations throughout the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- With rain expected throughout the Central Coast this week, all three Central Coast counties will have multiple…
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McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45-29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight win
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Deebo Samuel was stunned to be so wide open for San Francisco’s first touchdown of…
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Local motorcycle club delivers Christmas gifts to Salinas families in need
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) – Christmas came a little early for some families in Salinas this year. On Saturday, the rumble of motorcycle engines…
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Georgia Pacific Packaging building destroyed in overnight fire in Salinas
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) – Salinas Fire crews are cleaning up after a fire destroyed the Georgia Pacific Packaging building in South Salinas…
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Convicted murderer killed by two inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison, CDCR
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Valley State Prison staff said two SVSP inmates are placed in restricted housing after allegedly attacking and…
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Operation Santa Claus helps more than 400 families in South Monterey County
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa ditched the sleigh and traditional red suit in favor of camouflage gear and a helicopter as part of Operation…
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Pajaro still under risk within the storm season, agencies say; levee repairs are underway
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) – It looks like a normal day in Pajaro. However, for this community, the fear of another flood never goes away. In March of…
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Third sexual harassment complaint filed against Carmel Unfired School District
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday, a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against the Carmel Unified School District which joins two other lawsuits…
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GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit lays off 900 workers with investigation into San Francisco crash ongoing
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors’ troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit is cutting over 900 jobs, about a quarter of its workforce, as it moves…
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Central Coast Salvation Army locations seeing drop in donations
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salvation Army confirmed that they have seen a drop in donations for two locations on the Central Coast, one in…
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King City Police Officers to get pay increase starting on January 1
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Officers with the King City Police Department will be getting a pay increase in their salaries starting next year. The…
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NBA suspends Draymond Green indefinitely
SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- The NBA has announced that they have suspended Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green indefinitely on Wednesday…
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PG&E asks for another rate hike due to climate change
By Tom Vacar and KTVU staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- Climate change has aggravated inflation, but nowhere more than with Pacific Gas & Electric,…
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Project Santa Drop-Off Locations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Many children throughout Monterey County would love to have Christmas gifts under their trees. We are partnering with…
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House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican…
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Keith Urban to perform at the California Rodeo Salinas kick-off concert
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Music fans on the Central Coast might want to clear their concert schedules in July 2024. The California Rodeo Salinas…
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Andre Braugher, star of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide: Life On The Street,’ dies at age 61
(CNN) — Andre Braugher, an intense actor who won an Emmy for “Homicide: Life on the Street” and demonstrated his range in the comedy series…
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Gilroy Police investigating stolen package incidents, community concerned
GILROY, Calif. (KION) – Its the season of giving, and taking. Gilroy Police said they are looking for a male suspect who allegedly took multiple…
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Jung Hoo Lee agrees to six-year, $113 million deal with San Francisco Giants, per report
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Francisco Giants may have finally gotten their big ticket free agent. The G-Men and outfielder Jung Hoo Lee…
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City of Soledad looking to raise money to renovate their community center
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Soledad announced they are looking to raise over $2 million dollars to renovate their community center. The…
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Living in the 831- Preserving Monterey History in a Modern Way
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)-A recent tourism business wants locals and tourists alike to pedal their way to the past in a fun, futuristic way. In this…
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BART fares to increase come January as agency increases gate security
BY James Torrez and KTVU staff WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (FOX-35)- Fares are increasing for Bay Area Rapid Transportation, and the transit agency says it…
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Santa Tour returns to City of Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The annual Santa Tour is back in the city of Watsonville for the week of December 11, 2023. Santa arrived in style…
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Over $1 million in federal funding going to road safety in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced that that the City of Hollister will be getting a federal grant…
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San Juan Bautista assistant city manager placed on paid administrative leave
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Juan Bautista’s assistant city manager is on administrative leave due to performance-related issues. The…
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Man accused of assaulting Los Gatos Police Officer arrested in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirms a person wanted for assaulting a Los Gatos Police Officer has been…
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City of Monterey announces retirement of Fire Chief effective December 30
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Fire Chief Gaudenz Panholzer is set to retire effective December 30, 2023 according to the city of Monterey.…
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U.S. Navy Serviceman involved in deadly DUI crash sentenced to six years in prison
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 25-year-old U.S. Navy Serviceman and DLI student has been sentenced to six years in prison in connection a deadly…
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