New California concealed carry gun rules passed state Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Senate passed new rules Tuesday that will restrict who can carry loaded weapons in public. Senate Bill 2…
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City of Salinas receives $8.1 million to transition people living in Carr Lake area to housing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- California has just awarded 12 projects $81 million to help move unhoused Californians from encampments into housing.…
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California health workers could see $25 minimum wage under new legislative deal
Terms written in Senate Bill 525 have tens of thousands of California healthcare workers set to see their minimum wage climb to $25 an hour over the…
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Resolution adopted for annual ‘Bracero Workers History Recognition Week’ in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution that will make the week of September 16 an annual…
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Santa Cruz County recovery center set to reopen after $1.08 million contract
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Santa Cruz recovery center will soon reopen its doors to help people facing drug and alcohol addictions. The Santa…
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Cabrillo College board votes to delay renaming until 2028
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV): The Cabrillo College Governing Board voted Monday night 6-1 to push-off a decision on renaming the college for the next…
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Capitola house fire causes evacuations
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – Neighbors in this Capitola neighborhood received a scary awakening Tuesday morning. “There was loud banging and ringing up…
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Skittles spared from California ban on certain food chemicals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Assembly Bill 418, which would prohibit certain additives used in processed food passed the California legislature on…
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One arrested after online threats made to Alisal High School
SALINAS, Calif. KION-TV)- Salinas Union High School District confirmed with KION that a person was arrested after making social media threats against…
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CDC advisers recommend updated Covid-19 vaccines
Originally Published: 12 SEP 23 06:31 ET Updated: 12 SEP 23 15:59 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and…
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Senate Bill 14 progresses: Unanimous Assembly vote brings CA closer to making child trafficking a serious felony
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Senate Bill 14, a bill introduced by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), has passed in the Assembly floor…
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season with an Achilles tear, per reports
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season after suffering a complete tear of his left…
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Marina Police arrest convicted felon on multiple charges
via Marina Police Department MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina Police, with the help of CSU Monterey Bay Police, arrested a man on probation and known…
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Monterey Landlords concerned about moving forward with rent registry ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): The rental registry ordinance—the Monterey City Council voting in favor of the first reading of it last…
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WWII veteran returns home to Seaside to be buried after nearly 80 years
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Friends and family members of Wilbur Archie Mitts finally had the chance to bury his body after nearly 80 years. September…
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22 years later: Ceremonies across the nation and on Central Coast honor lives lost on 9/11
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The memories of a horrific day in American history are brought to light again as the U.S. mourns the almost 3,000 people…
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Guns and drugs recovered during attempted homicide investigation in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people have been arrested in connection to an altercation that led to shots being fired in an Old Monterey…
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2 people injured from carbon monoxide leak at Santa Cruz hotel
via: Booking.com SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Fire Department released information regarding a carbon monoxide leak that caused the…
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19-year-old man shot along Williams Road in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old man is being treated at a local hospital after being shot multiple times in Salinas late Saturday night.…
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Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Purdy spent months rehabbing his surgically repaired right elbow and an entire training…
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MLK Statue unveiling and garden dedication held at Marina Library
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- One of the most notable faces of the Civil Rights Movement will now be forever immortalized in front of the Marina Library.…
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Festa Italia celebrates its 90th year in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- For 90 years people in Monterey have been able to get a big slice of Italy with the annual Festa Italia. Starting Friday…
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One person detained after structure fire in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police says there is currently a fire on the 900 block of Sonoma Avenue. Police say they have a resident of the…
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CAL FIRE BEU announces partnership with PulsePoint to help save cardiac arrest victims
CAL FIRE BEU announced Saturday that they have partnered with the mobile app PulsePoint to help with emergency medical responses. This partnership is…
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Morocco earthquake kills more than 2,000 and damages historic Marrakech
Originally Published: 08 SEP 23 20:43 ET Updated: 09 SEP 23 18:19 ET By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Sharif Paget, Hamdi Alkhshali, Chris Lau, Teele Rebane,…
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California law enforcement agencies preparing for possible statewide sideshow
BY SHAWNTE PASSMORE STOCKTON – California law enforcement agencies are bracing for a possible massive sideshow. Area agencies believe it will…
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Pinnacles National Park back open after wildfire
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pinnacles National Park was closed for a few hours Saturday morning due to an ongoing wildfire, the park announced on…
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IndyCar drivers closing in on track record at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Even before qualifying for the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, IndyCar drivers have already unofficially broken the track…
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Seaside Police reopen cold case homicide from 1993
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said they are reopening a cold case from nearly 30 years ago. Gabriel Garibay Lopez was killed while…
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Monterey County DA’s Office backs California ballot proposal to crack down on fentanyl dealers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A 2024 proposed ballot initiative in California—called Alexandra’s law—would crack down on fentanyl…
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The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says
HONOLULU (AP) — The number of people still missing following wildfires that destroyed the historic community of Lahaina a month ago has dropped to…
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Judge rejects Mark Meadows’ bid to move Georgia election interference case to federal court
A federal judge on Friday rejected former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ bid to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court, a…
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Cold Case: How Seaside is taking steps to move on from a dark past and bring closure to families
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said the murder of Rafael Wynn was one of four that took place within the city in 2014 that occurred over…
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A homecoming over 80 years in the making, bringing home a World War II hero to Seaside
Diana Ward in the same room as her uncles remains for the first time On Sunday September 10, 1944, tragedy struck as the aircraft carrying U.S. Navy…
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Salmon savers: Volunteers in Santa Cruz County seek to turn tide of declining coho populations
BY BRIAN HACKNEY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KPIX) – A tiny number of the fish that used to fill West Coast rivers are still running in the creeks.…
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5.0 earthquake hits Northern California
FALL RIVER MILLS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 5.0 earthquake has just struck near Fall River Mills in Shasta County, according to the USGS. The earthquake…
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Greenfield Police investigating overnight shooting that injured one person
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they are looking for the person(s) responsible for a shooting on the 1100 block of Chalone Drive…
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California lawmakers approve new tax for guns and ammunition to pay for school safety improvements
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for security improvements at public…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi to run for reelection for her US House seat next year
By Haley Talbot, Kristin Wilson and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 83, will run for reelection in the US House…
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Anchovy alert: Swarms of silver-striped fish take over Santa Cruz coastline
Courtesy: Santa Cruz Harbor, pictured above: aerator system deployed at AA-Dock (May 2021) SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Officials in Santa Cruz…
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Demand for at-home Covid-19 tests is high, but don’t expect a shortage anytime soon
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, demand for at-home test kits is also on the rise, but test manufacturers say they are prepared to meet customer…
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Seaside Police honor market owner for helping family cope after deadly crash outside his store
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police are honoring a local market owner after he showed extreme compassion for a family that suffered a great…
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Watsonville PD PIT team looking for volunteers for community outreach program
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Watsonville Police Department is helping people band together to curb gun violence after a string of…
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Five-district map narrowly passes in Soledad by 3-2 vote
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update – Oct. 5, 2023, 10:25 a.m.- Soledad City council voted on a resolution Wednesday night to establish procedures on…
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Seaside WWII veteran to be brought back and buried home on Sept. 11
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Navy Aviation Radioman 1st Class who was shot down in Palau during WWII is returning home after forensic analysis…
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County of Monterey offering free, pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County Of Monterey is trying to make it easier than ever for homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units to…
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“Future Focused” banners installed along city streets for Gonzales High School Class of 2023
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you see student banners across the streets of Gonzales it’s because the public works department has finished…
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More Cal Guard troops deployed to border to fight drug trafficking
By Bailey O’Carroll and Greg Lee SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Effective immediately, more California National Guard troops are being deployed to…
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‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
BY ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday…
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Highway 101 southbound on and off ramps closed for roadwork, creates “traffic nightmare”
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police said if you’re in the city and are trying to leave or enter south, good luck. “CalTrans shut down the…
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