Multiple fire agencies battle brush fire burning along Highway 101 near Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas and North Monterey County Regional Fire agencies were busy putting out a fire that sparked along Highway 101…
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Forward progress on Nash Fire in San Benito County stopped, according to Cal Fire
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire confirms to KION the forward progress on a fire burning along a riverbed in the Hollister area has stopped.…
Continue ReadingSizzling out? As peak barbecue season begins, fewer Americans are buying grills
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — Americans binged on grills during the pandemic, but the barbecue industry now faces a number of threats, including…
Continue ReadingNew law requiring California bars to offer drink spiking drug test kits takes effect July 1
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A new law requiring many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits will take…
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Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next
By Alaa Elassar and Leigh Waldman, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde left 19 children and…
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Santa Cruz County introduces new ordinance to regulate e-bikes on sidewalks
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County taking steps to make streets safer. The board of supervisors approving an ordinance this week…
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County of Monterey holds Clean Slate Day for people with criminal records integrating back into society
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The County of Monterey held a workshop, Clean Slate Day, for people with past criminal records who are navigating their…
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The Santa Cruz City Council approving a plan to combat the homeless crisis
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz City Council approving a plan to combat the homeless crisis. This, after the supreme court’s…
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Monterey County pilot program gives Spanish speakers an opportunity to be involved in the Supervisors meetings
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A new Monterey County pilot program aims to give Spanish speakers more to listen and weigh in on the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even…
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Evacuations ordered in San Martin while Cal Fire battles Columbet Fire
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE – June 27, 2024 10:16 P.M. – CAL FIRE SCU said people who have been evacuated are now being allowed to…
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Santa Cruz County’s labor force declining
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) –Taking a look now into Santa Cruz County’s labor force as it continues to decline. The county pointing to…
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Seaside burglary victim stays strong after home break-in
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): A residential burglary occurred on June 15th on Peninsula Point Drive in Seaside and Seaside police needs the help of the…
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Salinas Police arrest one person on several charges
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Police Department say they’ve arrested one person on a number of different charges. According to officials,…
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Firework Safety Committee formed after deadly 2023 Gonzales fire
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) – People in Gonzales are stepping up to prevent illegal fireworks from being sparked in the city. A safety committee was…
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Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect…
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Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that…
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California voters to weigh proposal to ban forced prison labor in state constitution
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will decide in November whether to remove an exemption for…
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Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud crackdown
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department announced a sweeping series of charges Thursday against nearly 200 people accused of…
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Recent report exposes Santa Cruz County as most expensive in the United States
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to a report titled “2024 Out of Reach” from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, “Santa Cruz is now…
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Salinas City Council postpones Measure G sales tax measure, looks to add it to ballot in 2026
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas City Council decided not to place the Measure G sales tax renewal on the ballot for 2024, but is considering it…
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New Behavioral Health Center breaks ground in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): More help is on the way for youth and adults who experience substance use disorder in Santa Cruz…
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Patio fire nearly spreads to home in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Fire confirmed a structure fire in Santa Cruz on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived at the scene on Murray…
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Pajaro tenant’s rights workshop at Casa De La Cultura
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – People in Pajaro have expressed their want and need to know their rights as tenants after last year’s flooding. Now, the…
Continue ReadingEntire California Hells Angels chapter arrested in robbery, kidnapping investigation
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story BAKERSFIELD, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Authorities arrested an entire chapter of Hells…
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Structure fire Wednesday afternoon on Sherwood Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas fire confirmed that there was a structure fire on Wednesday afternoon at 150 Sherwood Drive. According to…
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California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California initiative to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into…
Continue ReadingGardena police seize up to $10 million worth of illegal fireworks
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story GARDENA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Gardena police on Tuesday announced what they say is the…
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She crashed and got a DUI. Now this California lawmaker is on a mission to talk about booze
CalMatters If Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo had listened to the standard advice from campaign consultants, she wouldn’t have said much…
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Fire breaks out on world’s largest cruise ship
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Crew on board the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, were called on to tackle a fire this week…
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El Distrito Escolar de Alisal, junto con Sun Street Centers ofrecen un programa sobre los riesgos de abuso de sustancias
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV): El Distrito Escolar de Alisal esta tratando de crear conciencia a los padres sobre la prevención de consumo de drogas y…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest one person for illegal fireworks and marijuana
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office say they arrested one person for possession of a large quantity of illegal…
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The City of Salinas makes an effort to combat illegal firework use
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Fire says that unless you have thousands of dollars in your back pocket, you may want to steer away from lighting…
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Gonzales man who stabbed local animals sentenced to over 19 years in prison
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Tuesday that Jose Jesse Marquez, 31, has been sentenced…
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Santa Cruz City Council passes sugary drink tax on November ballot
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The city of Santa Cruz unanimously passed a measure to put a tax on sugary drinks on November’s ballot. The funding…
Continue ReadingLGBTQ+ travel website provides community, safety for gay tourists
By Juliette Goodrich Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A tech start up is trying to help make travel safer for the…
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USGS: 3.5 magnitude earthquake hits south Monterey County
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) Tuesday afternoon at 2:20 p.m., an earthquake registering 3.5 shook parts of south Monterey County. The quake’s epicenter…
Continue ReadingTesla is recalling the Cybertruck again, this time because a piece can fly off
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Tesla has issued two recalls on the Cybertruck, its third and fourth, since the model was introduced late last…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom uses State of the State address to defend progressive values
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY ADAM BEAM (Associated Press) AND PICKED UP BY CBS BAY AREA. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom used his State of the State…
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After FBI raid, defiant Oakland mayor says she did nothing wrong and will not resign
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH CONTENT BY By Carlos Castañeda FROM CBS NEWS BAY AREA. Francis Zamora, the chief spokesman for Oakland Mayor…
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21 million Miniverse toy sets recalled due to danger of skin burn, eye and respiratory irritation
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — Millions of Miniverse toy sets made by toymaker MGA Entertainment have been recalled because they pose…
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San Francisco weather: 1,000 lightning strikes hit California county
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY LISA FERNANDEZ AND APPEARED ON KTVU FOX 2 FIRST. FRESNO, Calif. – There were roughly 1,000 lightning strikes in one…
Continue ReadingManufactured home falls off big rig on 210 Freeway in Pasadena
By Dean Fioresi, Amy Maetzold Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The westbound 210 Freeway in Pasadena…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Department looking for suspect who fled
APTOS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office released more information regarding an incident in Aptos on Monday. According to…
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Santa Cruz County Supervisors looking into a low impact camping ordinance
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): On Tuesday, the Santa Cruz County supervisors will be discussing to bring a low-impact camping ordinance to…
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Three arrested in connection to shooting near Natividad Creek Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police confirmed a shooting near Natividad Creek Park on June 23 at approximately 9 p.m. The police received a…
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Volunteer firefighters battle Cachagua fire ahead of dry lightning threat along the Central Coast
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire in the Carmel Valley area raises concerns about the possibility of another larger fire in the near future,…
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California lawmakers abandon attempt to repeal law requiring voter approval for some public housing
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Monday abandoned their attempt to repeal the nation’s only…
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Trump has spent months painting Biden as incompetent. Now he’s changing his tone before the debate
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After months of casting President Joe Biden as a shell of a man incapable of putting two sentences…
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Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former…
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