Quincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Musical titan Quincy Jones, the composer and producer who added his tasteful polish to recordings by…
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Voters turn out for early voting two days before election night
With elections only two days away, voters have casted their vote early at voting centers across Monterey County to let their voices be heard. What’s…
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15-year-old cited after leading Monterey County deputies on a chase throughout the county
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old was cited after leading deputies on a chase throughout…
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One dead, four missing after boat capsizes near Bodega Bay, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says
BODEGA BAY, Calif. (KION-TV/KTVU) — The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says at least one person is dead and four others missing after their boat…
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Fentanyl bust seized enough drugs to kill quarter of California’s population, CHP says
By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A recent routine traffic stop along Interstate 5 in Northern…
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WATCH: The former Salinas Asst. city manager talks about his achievements, and the challenges ahead for the city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Jim Pia has worked for the city of Salinas for 45 years. Pia retired from his role as assistant city manager on…
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The candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2, how they plan on tackling the county’s issues
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Focusing on the the candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2. This competitive race…
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Central Coast counties describe financial frustration over pending FEMA disaster reimbursements
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – In March 2023, the Pajaro levee was breached during winter storms, causing devastation to the surrounding…
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Panther Otter Pathway program launches, allowing students who enroll at Hartnell a path to CSUMB
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB and Hartnell announced the launch of the joint Panther Otter Pathway Program. The program allows students to…
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Mask mandate returns to some Montage Health facilities beginning Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Montage Health announced they will reestablish masking requirements to protect workers, patients and visitors…
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How the unhoused can have a say in the 2024 Election
According to a CalMatters report, close to 186,000 people in California are homeless while the state deals with a housing crisis. Even though one may…
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Salinas Police respond to reports of projectile incident: Big rig damaged by possible “commercial grade firework”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they’re actively investigating a projectile incident in Salinas where a big rig was damaged by what…
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Concerns are growing over the future of the Pacific Cultural center in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Concerns are growing over the future of the pacific cultural center in Santa Cruz as school officials…
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World Series: Freddie Freeman wins MVP award after tying record with 12 RBIs for Dodgers
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los…
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Catching up with the candidates for Hollister’s Mayoral race
The race for the Hollister mayoral seat is inching closer and closer to the end. Up for re-election is Mia Casey. She’s seeking a second term after…
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BeMindful: Political anxiety and stress during the 2024 election season
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to the American Psychological Association (APA), election stress–especially in 2024–is a very real thing.…
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Unloaded firearm found at North Salinas High School, no threat to students
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Around 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday morning an unloaded firearm was found on the campus of North Salinas High School.…
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Large earthquake strikes off the Oregon coast
BANDON, Ore. (KION-TV) Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 p.m., an earthquake registering 6.0 struck off the coast of Oregon, according to the U.S.…
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Addressing mental health after the Carmel shooting
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — Following the man who was shot by police in Carmel after wielding what was thought to be a firearm but what turned out…
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MST receives millions in state funding for rider improvement projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) announced Friday that they have been awarded a $1.16 million grant from the State…
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Fresh Express voluntarily recalls salad bowls over potential Listeria in chicken
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fresh Express announced Saturday that they are issuing a voluntary recall on a number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar…
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California students want careers in AI. Here’s how colleges are meeting that demand
CalMatters Nathan Lim, a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, recently spent the summer working on an artificial intelligence tool to help students…
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Percentage of ballots counted for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties so far
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — With election day approaching next week, many polls and offices across the Central Coast are receiving their 2024…
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Halloween Rain Chances
Dry and sunny skies but cool for our Tuesday. Cooler conditions will persist for the next few days, and dry weather is expected on Wednesday also. A…
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Monte Bella community signs petition to close park gates on Halloween night
Members of the Monte Bella Community Park came together and signed a petition asking for the community’s gates to be closed. Last year, a 14-year-old…
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Two people dead in a crash on Highway 25 Monday; CHP
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Hollister/Gilroy confirmed Monday that a deadly crash involving two people on Highway 25 south of Bloomfield…
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Salinas police seize a large amount of drug and weapon paraphernalia Saturday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Saturday that the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) made a large drug and weapon bust on…
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WATCH: Video shows Salinas Police cruiser crash, officer expected to survive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm to KION the officer involved in an overnight collision on Saturday is expected to survive. Newly…
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“It was the best moment of my life,” says 10-year-old Dodger fan who caught Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam
By Laurie Perez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — What he was told was just…
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49ers head into their bye on a winning note and with hopes of Christian McCaffrey’s return
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — While most of the San Francisco 49ers get the chance to rest during the bye week following a…
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Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for Warriors with left ankle injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will miss at least the next two games for the Golden State Warriors nursing an injured ankle that he hurt in a…
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Lodi man fatally stabbed during fight; police arrest 2 suspects
By Jose Fabian Click here for updates on this story LODI, California (KOVR) — Lodi police said one person was killed after a fight broke out…
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Vehicle rams Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco Union Square burglary attempt
KPIX By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — Burglars smashed a…
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These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Almost nothing stood in the way of the pounding waves that crashed into seaside homes in Staten Island’s…
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Man is killed in gunbattle after shooting a police sergeant in California
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A man who shot and wounded a police sergeant during what officials called an ambush was killed by officers over the weekend…
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WATCH: Body cam video shows officer opening fire on Carmel man armed with a crowbar
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — New details are emerging from a deadly officer involved shooting in Carmel. Carmel Police Chief Paul Tomasi, Sergeant…
Continue ReadingBallot drop box fires under investigation in Oregon, Washington after hundreds of ballots destroyed
By Nicole Chavez and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating fires at two ballot boxes reported Monday morning in the…
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US airlines are required to refund you for a canceled flight automatically
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Airlines in the United States are now required to give passengers cash refunds if their flight is significantly…
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In nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcycles
CalMatters At New Century Motorcycles in Alhambra, a handful of electric motorcycles are relegated to the back of the store, tucked behind the dirt…
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Person of interest detained after three men are found dead following house fire near Los Angeles
TEMPLE CITY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities detained a man they called a person of interest after three men were found dead and three others were…
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Monterey sheriffs crack down on sex offenders ahead of Halloween; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced that they conducted compliance checks for convicted sex offenders…
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Hundreds reporting hearing “booms” Monday morning, source remains a mystery, here is what we do know
Monterey County, Calif. (KION-TV) — Several people have reported feeling some sort of “boom” or “shake” Monday morning. People have reported…
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Locals shop for traditional Dia de Los Muertos flower in remembrance of loved ones
Dia de Los Muertos festivities are underway along the Central Coast as many coming out to Lopez Flowers to buy the traditional cempasuchil flower.…
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Forward progress stopped for Summit Fire burning along Highway 17 near Summit Road
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE CZU says forward progress has been stopped on a wildfire that sparked along Highway 17 near Summit…
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Sizable power outage in Carmel Valley, north of Salinas and sections of Fort Ord Friday night; PG&E
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Customers in different parts of the Carmel Valley, north of Salinas and Fort Ord experienced a PG&E power…
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A new mobile voting solution is hitting the roads of San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new mobile voting solution is hitting the roads of San Benito County, aimed at assisting underserved…
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Handcar Tours’ month-to-month lease extension denied and business set to close
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Handcar Tours confirmed to KION Friday that they will be forced to shut their doors for good at the end of November.…
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Highway 101 tree removal project begins November 3 north of Prunedale
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced a project to remove eucalyptus trees on a segment of Highway 101 north of Prunedale near…
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Santa Cruz County welcomes first-ever female Chief of Police; City of Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Capitola announced Thursday that they’ve chosen Captain Sarah Ryan as the city’s new Chief of Police. They…
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Attempted murder suspect in King City arrested Thursday; King City Police
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City Police announced Friday that there was an attempted murder in King City on Thursday around 3:05 p.m.…
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