New non-congregate housing navigation center coming to City of Watsonville
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Tuesday the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved a plan that would house people living in the…
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Cal Poly Humboldt protests shut down campus after police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash
ARCATA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Cal Poly Humboldt will be closed until Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protests clashed with police on Monday. According to…
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California Rodeo Salinas tickets go on sale on May 2
The California Rodeo Salinas tickets will go on sale Thursday, May 2 and host a variety of events in this year’s…
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King City Police arrest one person after an attempted homicide investigation
KING CITY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- King City Police, along with partnering units, arrested one person connected to an attempted homicide on Monday.…
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San Lorenzo Valley Water District shutting off water in Brookdale today until 3 p.m.
BROOKDALE, Calif. (KION – TV) The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced today that water in the Brookdale area will be off until 3 p.m. today.…
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Neighbors troubled after man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 7-year-old girl is safe tonight after Salinas Police say she was nearly kidnapped on Saturday night. Investigators say…
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City of Santa Cruz awarded $4 million in state funding to tackle homelessness
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday, the City of Santa Cruz announced they got $4 million from the state’s Encampment Resolution Program. In a…
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Salinas Police looking for suspect involved in non-injury shooting at Acosta Plaza intersection
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police is looking for at least one person who was involved in a non-injury shooting early Monday morning A Salinas…
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Police shut down seven illegal street vendors in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police shut down seven street vendors over the weekend after officers found that they were not operating without…
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Gilroy Police looking for suspect involved in March shooting
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police is looking for a male suspect who allegedly shot at a person in a parking lot of a grocery store. Officers…
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Former NASA astronaut Jim Newman visits Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former NASA astronaut James Newman encouraged kids and teenagers to pursue their dreams and be persistent during the…
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Mexican Consulate brings services to Salinas without an appointment, fighting “scalpers”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Central Coast took advantage of a visit by the mexican consulate of San Jose to process documents on Saturday.…
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Mental health advocate visits Central Coast on walk across America
MARINA, Calif. (KION) – Kyndal Edwards is walking across America and made his way through the Central Coast this week. His goal is to raise awareness…
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More insurance companies drop California policies
Two more insurance companies leave California: both Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co. join the…
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Luna y Sol Familia Center helping underserved communities with affordable prom suits, dresses
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — As the school year winds down, many high schoolers are getting ready for prom. Some underserved communities are having a…
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Family members of overdose victims say new Monterey Narcan boxes could help save lives
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police says drug overdoses are becoming more common. Multiple agencies are thinking of creative ways to…
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West entrance of Pinnacles National Park to close on weekdays for paving project starting April 29
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pinnacles National Park announced the westside entrance to the park will be closed for a paving project starting April…
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Soledad accepting applications for vacant seat on city council left by councilmember Ben Jimenez Jr.
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad is accepting applications for people living in the city looking to fill a vacant seat on the city…
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Soledad shares plans for state encampment funding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced two Monterey County cities have received two grants under the State of…
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PG&E: Thousands without power in Aptos area
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 6,000 people are without power in the Aptos area, according to PG&E. The cause of the outage is unknown, but…
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Caltrans: Northbound 101 onramp at San Miguel Canyon Road closed after big rig crash
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans District 5 announced the northbound Highway 101 onramp is closed because of a crash involving a big rig.…
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Gonzales man found guilty on felony animal abuse for killing multiple Gonzales High 4-H animals, DA’s office says
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 18, 2024 AT 5:28 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a Gonzales man was…
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Seaside City Council moves forward with a “safe and sane” fireworks ban ballot measure for November
The City of Seaside could soon be cracking down on “safe and sane” fireworks in the city. On Thursday, Seaside City Council decided to move forward…
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Two Salinas Project Homekey sites sold to banks, city attorney confirms
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that an estimated $200 million in grant money will go to multiple California…
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Seaside man arrested for allegedly making threats towards Indiana State University, court records say
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, A Seaside man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making threats against Indiana State University on…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office: King City mass shooting, February double-murder investigations are connected
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 18, 2024 AT 4:22 PM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they have connected the…
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Monterey Bay F.C. to face Sacramento Republic FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- And then there were 32 teams left standing. It will be a Northern California rivalry as Monterey Bay F.C. will now take on…
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Monterey rental assistance program sees 267 applications in 8-hour window, 10 applicants will get help in first month
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey’s rental assistance program opened it’s application window Wednesday receiving 267 applications, according to…
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Hollister Police Animal Care and Services arrest one person for animal cruelty & controlled substance
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Police Animal Care and Services division arrested one person associated with a kennel group for animal…
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City of Monterey to install Narcan Now Boxes in an effort to save lives
There will be free Narcan available at the Monterey Transit Plaza, the police department as well as the Outreach and Navigation Center.…
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New BMX and Skate Park potentially coming to Salinas Soccer Complex
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is one step closer to getting a new BMX and Skate Park. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors…
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Police find military ordnance in a truck which prompted evacuations in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2024 AT 10:30 A.M:Â Multiple homes in Soledad were forced to evacuate on Monday after military-grade…
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Visitors hopeful for Dolphin Restaurant to return to the Santa Cruz Wharf
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- After more than 60 years on the Santa Cruz Wharf, a seafood staple will be demolished within the year. On Tuesday, the…
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Caltrans crews installing horizontal support drilling on Highway 1 Rocky Creek slip-out
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2024 AT 5:05 PM- Caltrans shared an update on the status of the Highway 1 slip-out near the…
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Santa Clara County DA charges two alleged drug dealers with fentanyl overdose death of ‘Baby Winter’
Written by KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. (FOX-35)- The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday announced prosecutors charged two…
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City of Salinas facing an initial projected $20 million budget deficit for 24-25 fiscal year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas’ recent Finance Committee Meeting revealed the city is facing a initial projected $20 million budget…
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City of Monterey to remove parking spaces near crosswalks and intersections
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, the City of Monterey announced they have implemented Assembly Bill 413 which will remove parking spaces near…
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Better Place Forests honors past loved ones in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Better Place Forests is America’s first memorial forest, right here in Santa Cruz county. It allows surviving family…
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Monterey Police arrest suspect with arrest warrant
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested a man with a warrant for his arrest and a loaded firearm. At…
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Dolphin Restaurant set to be demolished, city official confirms
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON APRIL 16, 2024 AT 2:14 P.M.- A long time restaurant on the Santa Cruz Wharf will not be reopening their…
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One person injured after train hits vehicle in San Martin, firefighters say
SAN MARTIN, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE Santa Clara and the California Highway Patrol confirmed that one person was injured after a train hit a…
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NTSB final report says 2022 Watsonville mid-air collision caused by pilot error
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 16, 2024 AT 10:49 A.M.- The National Transportation Safety Board released a final report of a mid-air…
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A portion of Rio Del Mar State Beach to close for sand dune restoration project near Esplanade
RIO DEL MAR, Calif. (KION-TV) — State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks announced a portion of Rio Del Mar State Beach will be closed in…
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City of Salinas gets $16 million in federal funding to improve road safety on Williams Road
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced on Tuesday that the City of Salinas will be getting federal funding to address…
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Living in the 831- Celebrity Chefs Come To Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- After a five year absence, the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival returns to the Central Coast. The popular event…
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Salinas native Jerry Ayon signs one-year deal with Monterey Bay F.C.
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas native will have a chance to play professional soccer in front of his family and friends. Monterey Bay F.C.…
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Overnight lane closures for Highway 17 set for Monday night
Caltrans to close northbound lanes on Hwy 17 to complete a paving project on Monday night between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf…
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Disaster Relief Funds Available for people affected by the Highway 1 slip-out
MONTEREY COUNTY, California — The Community Foundation for Monterey County announced on Monday that it is accepting donations through its Big Sur…
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‘Free Palestine’ protesters block part of I-880 in Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge
Written by Amanda Quintana and KTVU Staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- ‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway…
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Bay FC beats Seattle Reign FC 3-2 to earn first home win at PayPal Park
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION) – As the final whistle sounded, PayPal Park erupted with Bay FC chants, as the club earned its first home win. In an…
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