Firefighters significantly tame California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — California’s largest wildfire this year has been significantly tamed as the state’s initially fierce fire season…
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Spacecraft successfully slingshots around Earth and the moon in a historic first on its way to Jupiter
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The European Space Agency’s Juice mission made two historic firsts this week on its long journey to study…
Continue ReadingHarley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Tractor Supply Co. John Deere. Now Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson said Monday that it’s ending…
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California hits milestones toward 100% clean energy — but has a long way to go
CalMatters California has given America a glimpse at what running one of the world’s largest economies on renewable energy might look like. The…
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Crowd shatters rear window of LAPD vehicle at street takeover
By KABC News Staff Click here for updates on this story VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES, California (KABC) — The rear window of a Los Angeles Police…
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D’oh!: Simpsons car busted for speeding on Central Coast
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP-Monterey is warning about speeding after a blue exotic vehicle with a Simpsons theme was busted for speeding…
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Deadly crash forces partial closure of Highway 152 north of Hollister
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person is dead after a crash on Highway 152 north of Hollister according to the CHP. The CHP said a man…
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From Prunedale to Paris: North Monterey County teachers share their journey to watch the Olympic games
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two North Monterey County teachers are sharing their journey from Prunedale to Paris to capture the sights and sounds…
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Santa Cruz County constructs temporary road for Mountain Charlie slide amid FEMA funding delays
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The county is seeking additional funding from FEMA for long-term repairs. Recently, FEMA announced that it…
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Salinas Police arrest suspect connected to homicide on North Main Street
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- 58-year-old Saul Guadalupe Santos was the victim shot and killed this past Sunday morning on North Main Street street in…
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Santa Cruz County expands composting toilet pilot program to speed up recovery and address sanitation needs
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a groundbreaking development, the Santa Cruz County board of supervisors has approved an expansion of its…
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Major gas leak prompts road closures, some evacuations along Espinosa Road near Castroville
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — North Monterey County Fire confirms PG&E is sending crews to address a major gas leak near Castroville along…
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Parole trial for the man who killed Maddy Middleton will stay in Santa Cruz; Judge Â
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The jury parole trial for the man who killed eight-year-old Maddy Middleton will stay in Santa Cruz. A judge making…
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Law enforcement agencies increasing patrols as Monterey Car Week continues
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey Car Week is in full effect and is bringing in a lot of people out of the area into the Central Coast to see…
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Clint Eastwood’s home in Carmel-by-the-Sea up for sale
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Former Carmel by-the-Sea Mayor and Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has put his mansion, known as Las Ondas, up…
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Attempted bank robbery suspect arrested in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police said a man attempting to rob a bank in the city has been booked into the Monterey County Jail. Police said…
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Widow of North Salinas shooting victim speaks out: family devastated and calls for justice
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The widow of a man killed in Monday night’s shooting in North Salinas is speaking out about the devastating loss of her…
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Pajaro Middle School reopens following extensive flood damage from March 2023 storms
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) – This year’s first day of school is extra significant for students and staff at Pajaro Middle School. The school…
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Salinas Police investigating mid-day shooting at Central Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A portion of the area surrounding Central Park in Salinas is closed off after reports of shots fired in the area late…
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Santa Cruz Police investigating shooting that left one in critical condition
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police is investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition Tuesday night. According to…
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Summer events hosted by Crows Nest cancelled amid safety concerns
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- People who were at the Crow’s Nest last Thursday night still remember the scary moments they experienced. “I was out in…
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Seaside Police arrest one person connected to shooting
SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police say they’ve arrested one person in connection to a shooting that happened last Monday. According to…
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Snowy plovers rescued and released in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center announced Tuesday that they were successful in saving six small snowy…
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County of Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors approved GiveLove’s toilet pilot program
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a meeting Tuesday, the County of Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors approved the expansion of eligible…
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FEMA announces Immediate Need Funding as Disaster Relief Funds dwindle for Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday that until FEMA is able to adequately…
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Big Sur road closure rescue Friday
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Monday that at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, there was a search and rescue called in to the…
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Are you worried about your child’s size? Here’s why it may not be an issue
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Do you ever find yourself comparing the size of your child with those of their classmates and worrying about…
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15 unlicensed contractors busted in sting operation
SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Contractors State License Board, Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and California Department of Insurance…
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San Benito and Santa Cruz counties awarded millions for internet expansion
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission awarded San Benito County $10.4 million for internet access…
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Fire crews battle commercial structure fire in Bradley
BRADLEY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Multiple fire crews battled a large structure fire in Bradley late Sunday night. According to officials, at around 9:40…
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Scotts Valley to vote on potential new Business License Tax in November
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Scotts Valley is announcing a proposal to modernize the city’s Business License Tax (BLT) for both…
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Capitola Police arrest one person for reckless driving and evading police
CAPITOLA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Capitola Police arrested one person for a number of charges that include evading police. On August 9th at around 7:50…
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Highway 152 at Carlton Road closed after crash knocks down pole
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz has shut down Highway 152 near Carlton Road after a crash early Sunday morning. Based on a…
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Salinas Police shut down North Main Street near Espinosa Road for homicide investigation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police has North Main Street near Espinosa Road shut down for a homicide investigation on Sunday morning. Police…
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City of Soledad warns of spam texts to people in the city
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad is issuing an alert to people in the community about a potential spam text being sent out posing as…
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Local businesses gear up for the Monterey car show
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)-Â Monterey is revving up for car week, drawing thousands of people to the Central Coast. The premier event of the Monterey…
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Stewart’s hiring marks the dawn of a new era for Monterey Bay F.C.
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – It’s no small task to take the reigns of a team midseason, but Jordan Stewart is up for the challenge. The newly-appointed…
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Scotts Valley High School celebrates its 25th year
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Friday, students at Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) participated in a school-wide kick-off celebration ahead…
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Navigating traffic ahead of Car Week along the Central Coast
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Ahead of the bulk of Car Week, the County of Monterey is advising people to plan for heavily populated roadways.…
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Soledad City Council installs eight more Flock license plate reader cameras
SOLEDAD, Calif (KION-TV) – The City of Soledad announced Friday that they will be installing eight more “Flock” cameras to help ensure public safety.…
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Motorcyclist dead after traffic collision in Gilroy Thursday
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person died as the result of a traffic collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle early Thursday evening, according…
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Monterey Police investigating an attempted homicide
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person with minor injures. On August 6th at…
Continue Reading Two people shot in Seaside, police sharing photo of suspect vehicle
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two men are expected to be okay after being shot in Seaside on Monday night. Police are asking for help finding the…
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Game on: ABC News says Harris, Trump have agreed to presidential debate on Sept. 10
AP Media Writer ABC News says Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have agreed to a Sept. 10 debate. The network’s…
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Meet America’s newest giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s governor flew in for the young bears’ debut. Throngs of media gathered inside the zoo, while the…
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Childhood vaccinations will have prevented more than 500 million illnesses and 1 million deaths in US since 1994, CDC report says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Routine childhood vaccinations will have prevented hundreds of millions of illnesses, tens of millions of…
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Antioch man admits to sex trafficking of a minor in Salinas
(KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says a man from Antioch has entered a “no contest” plea to human trafficking of a minor for…
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City of Marina moves forward with $50 million bond measure for November ballot
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina is moving forward with a $50 million bond measure that aims to replace many of the city’s aging…
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EPA suspends common weed killer DPCA amid health concerns and local impact
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency has just announced the emergency suspension of the common weed killer DPCA also…
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The City of Salinas approves a map for a 187-acre subdivide on Boronda Rd.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In the Council Meeting on Tuesday, the City of Salinas approved the map of a new 187-acre lot subdivide on Boronda Rd.…
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