Monterey County hosting free flu vaccine clinics
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Health Department have announced that they will be hosting free flu vaccine clinics throughout…
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Ex-boyfriend charged with killing Salinas mother of two
By Henry Lee KTVU GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Oct. 4, 2023, at 12:50 p.m.- Gilroy Police are providing new details in the murder of a Salinas…
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Governor Newsom signs in and vetoes a number of bills over the weekend
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A busy weekend for Governor Gavin Newsom. The governor vetoed a number of bills that were heavily discussed. One of the…
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Williams Fire is 30% contained, evacuation orders have been lifted
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 8, 2023- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the evacuation orders for Lockwood-San Lucas Road…
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Forward progress stopped on Winery Fire, 100% contained
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE said that forward progress has stopped at 4.75 acres on the Winery Fire which started around 8 a.m. on…
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The California International Airshow Salinas- Why people come back year after year
SALINAS, CA- The California International Airshow kicked off today in Salinas, right in our station’s backyard. Many people in our area, just like…
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Greenfield man arrested after brandishes knife at officers
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they arrested a man after he brandished a kitchen knife at officers and resisted arrest. Police…
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Greenfield Police rescue kitty stuck between fence boards
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that they rescued a kitten who got its leg stuck between two fence boards Friday night. Police…
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California governor signs several laws, including a ban on certain chemicals in food and drinks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken action on a slew of bills. He has until Oct. 14 to act on legislation that…
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Governor Newsom signs bill banning hidden fees on purchases like concert tickets, hotel reservations, etc.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 478 Saturday that bans hidden charges on purchases, also known as junk fees. The…
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Governor Newsom vetoes proposed cap price on insulin due to state’s plan to make its own supply
UPDATE Oct. 10, 2023, at 2:35 p.m.- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a proposal by a Bay Area lawmaker that would cap the cost of insulin to $35 for a…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Large businesses in California will have to disclose a wide range of…
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Eclipse fever starts now. Here’s where to see the upcoming ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Originally Published: 07 OCT 23 10:49 ET By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Over large swaths of the Americas this month and next April, too, all eyes will…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession…
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President Biden and Governor Newsom condemns Hamas attack from Gaza
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was “at war” on Saturday, after Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a…
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Central Coast Olympian says skies the limit after flying over home county in a USAF Thunderbird
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Olympian Brita Sigourney, who grew up on the Central Coast had her chance to fly with a USAF Thunderbird as part of their…
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Two arrested for involuntary manslaughter charges for overdose death in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested two people in connection with an overdose death that occurred on Thursday. Monterey…
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Governor Newsom appoints new Monterey County Superior Court judge
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 15 new Superior Court Judges throughout California. One of the new…
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CAL FIRE contains acre fire near Soledad
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE crews responded to reports of a wildfire burning near Soledad just beyond Foothill Road on Friday. The…
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Airshow safety measures ahead of the weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Excitment is ramping up for the 42nd annual air show in Salinas. On Friday, an hour-long mandatory safety meeting was held…
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The Taste of Carmel: A Spectacular Culinary and Wine Event Raises Funds for Animal Charities
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) – The annual “Taste of Carmel” event, known as the city’s premier culinary and wine extravaganza, took place last on…
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Salinas man killed in hit and run DUI crash identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The victim in a deadly hit and run DUI crash in East Salinas on Wednesday night has been identified. According to the…
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Elderly man killed in crash near Carmel-by-the-Sea identified
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County coroner’s office has identified the Monterey man killed in a crash near Carmel-by-the-Sea…
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Santa Cruz County launches a housing and homelessness dashboard
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County has launched a housing and homelessness dashboard which will allow the community to see how…
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Twisselman Enterprises stops operations at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk after 90 years
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): Hot Dog on a Stick has been seen in several movies over the years.
The iconic spot will be gone for good, and people…
Flying high with pilots at the California International Airshow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Ahead of a fun-filled weekend at the California International Airshow in Salinas, pilots are gearing up for their…
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Man takes deputies on chase in stolen van through Monterey that ends near Highway 1
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they were taken on a wild chase Wednesday after a person with a stolen…
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49ers’ Brock Purdy says he still splits rent with a roommate in San Francisco
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Even being Mr. Irrelevant you’d think a $870,000 salary would be enough to avoid paying rent in the third most…
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“Key for a Cure” Raises Nearly $1 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research at Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Monday the Corral de Tierra Country Club was buzzing with excitement and anticipation as golf enthusiasts and…
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Dianne Feinstein, longtime California senator, remembered at funeral service
Originally Published: 05 OCT 23 08:09 ET Updated: 05 OCT 23 16:39 ET By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Mourners gathered on the front steps of San…
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Federal funding awarded to Monterey Regional Airport to help expand flights to Chicago
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- United States Representative Jimmy Panetta announced Tuesday that federal funding was awarded to Monterey Regional…
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Dead baby whale found along Seacliff shore, investigation on cause of death is on pause
APTOS, Calif. (KION) – A dead grey whale calf was discovered Monday at Seacliff Beach. This is stirring up concerns and curiosity about what…
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Thunderbirds arrive in Monterey ahead of California International Airshow
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds landed at the Monterey Regional Airport Wednesday ahead of an action-packed weekend as they…
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Web-like substance falling from sky reported across the Central Coast likely flying spiders
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- A sticky web-like substance was reported falling from the sky across the Central Coast as early as Wednesday…
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Montage Health receives grant to support single parents who are seeking a nursing degree
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday, Montage Health said that they received a $1 million grant from the Ralph Knox Foundation to establish the…
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Boil Water notice for Seaside Municipal Water customers now lifted
SEASIDE, Calif (KION-TV) — Some water customers in Seaside are no longer under a boil water notice after a recent loss of water pressure. The City…
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Downed power line causes fire, power outages in North Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Over 1,000 people lost power in North Salinas after a power line went down near Boronda Road and Highway 101 on…
Continue Reading California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom
By SOPHIE AUSTIN AND TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Workers in California will soon receive a minimum…
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‘Tiger King’ animal trainer and Salinas-native gets suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking in Virginia
Update Oct. 4, 2023- The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, safari owner featured in the popular “Tiger King” Netflix series avoided prison time in…
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WNBA agrees to grant Golden State Warriors an expansion team in 2025, AP source says
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The WNBA has agreed to grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion franchise in 2025, a person familiar with…
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2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The 2030 men’s soccer World Cup is set to feature games in six countries on three continents…
Continue ReadingPelosi says interim House speaker McHenry has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pictured here on August 16, said on Tuesday said the newly named interim speaker, GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry, has…
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Kaiser Permanente workers officially go on strike
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Kaiser Permanente workers are now officially on the picket lines after both sides couldn’t come to an agreement. The…
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The suspect in the killing of Tupac Shakur is due to be arraigned today
An image on a TV monitor shows a photo of Tupac Shakur, left, and Marion “Suge” Knight Jr. in a car in Las Vegas, the night Shakur was killed. Las…
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West Nile virus detected in chickens in some portions of North San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): San Benito County is working quickly to spray for mosquitos after West Nile virus was detected in North San Benito…
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Student arrested with a loaded handgun during traffic stop near Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they pulled over two juvenile students who appeared very nervous during the traffic stop. The students…
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Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House Speaker
The House voted on a motion to vacate the speaker’s chair. California Republican Kevin McCarthy was ousted by a 216-210 vote. The House will now need…
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CAL FIRE braces for high fire danger ahead of warm week
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures are on the rise with parts of South Monterey County, Hollister and the Santa Cruz Mountains seeing temps in…
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Salinas City Council unanimously approves removal of City Manager Steve Carrigan
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Oct. 3, 2023, at 6:21 p.m.- In a special meeting held by the Salinas City Council Tuesday it was approved in a…
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State Board of Community Corrections releases review on Monterey County Jail and courthouses
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Board of State and Community Corrections released their review of the Monterey County detention and…
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