Former Santa Cruz minister arrested for alleged sexual acts with a minor
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that they have arrested 71-year-old Oscar Rodriguez…
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A shift in leadership could be in store for Salinas City Council
The Salinas City Council showing a significant shift in leadership with all non-incumbent candidates taking the lead in their respective races. The…
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Gulch Fire in Santa Cruz County Wednesday afternoon, forward progress stopped; CAL FIRE CZU
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE CZU announced that a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon near North Rodeo Gulch Road in Santa Cruz.…
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Vice President Kamala Harris makes a public statement after 2024 presidential loss
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV) — Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage Wednesday afternoon to address the public after her 2024 presidential loss…
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Roughly 9,000 PG&E customers without power in Santa Cruz County Wednesday morning; most areas back on
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – According to PG&E, about 9,000 customers were without power across Santa Cruz County Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 6: Election results, House & Senate races, World leaders react, Abortion rights, Stock market
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has pulled off a stunning victory in the 2024 race. The win for the…
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2024 local race winners; Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Stay up to date with the 2024 local races along the Central Coast. We will continue to update the projected…
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Santa Cruz County heads to the polls Tuesday for a few local issues
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION sent three reporters to cover the three local counties on election night, 2024. Briana Mathaw reported…
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Major power outage on the peninsula election night
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A major power outage on the peninsula impacted over 7,500 customers on election night, according to the…
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San Benito County eager to see local election results
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION’s Sergio Berrueta was out in San Benito County today speaking with voters about issues that matter most…
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Monterey County voters turn out for election night 2024
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION has been covering the elections locally. Today, three reporters scouted the three counties–Monterey, Santa…
Continue ReadingTrump campaign denies and revokes journalists’ election night credentials after critical coverage
By Hadas Gold and Kristen Holmes, CNN New York (CNN) — Journalists from multiple news organizations have been denied credentials to former…
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The Associated Press’ role in calling races and polling voters
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of news organizations, readers, listeners and viewers will look to the The Associated Press Decision…
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Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: ‘Stop talking about it’
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he’s getting testy…
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Google and Meta are blocking political ads to combat misinformation. Some experts say it’s too late
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Facebook, Instagram, Google and YouTube are clamping down on political ads in an effort to combat…
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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan’s open Senate seat, defeating the GOP’s Mike Rogers
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Democrat Elissa Slotkin has won an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The Associated Press called the race…
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‘Know your history’: Alabama native goes viral using poll tax certificate to inspire young people to vote in Tuesday’s election
By Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story Alabama (WVTM) — Loretta Green is a walking history lesson,…
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100-year-old woman prepares to cast vote on Election Day
By Carlos Cristian Flores Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Emma Alper has seen a lot throughout…
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Non-credible bomb threats against Atlanta-area polling places were from Russia, secretary of state says
By Chris Boyette and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — Several non-credible bomb threats that briefly disrupted voting at twelve Georgia polling places…
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7 states vote to protect abortion rights, while efforts to expand access in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota fail
By Amy O’Kruk, Annette Choi, Lauren Mascarenhas, Kaanita Iyer and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after the US…
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Trump’s media stock was halted for extremely volatile trading as America went to the polls
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media company was temporarily halted – twice – after a sudden…
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4 Democratic US House members face challengers in Massachusetts
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Four incumbent Democrats face challengers in U.S. House districts in Massachusetts. Five other Democrats are…
Continue ReadingVoting nationwide has been orderly though officials report some scattered issues
CNN By Eric Levenson, Tami Luhby and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — American voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose the country’s next…
Continue Reading Trump is a convicted felon. Here’s why he can still vote today
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — While Florida generally makes it challenging for people in the state with felony convictions to regain their…
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Woman hit and killed by vehicle in Salinas, ramp shut down near Airport Boulevard
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle at Airport Boulevard and Roy Diaz Street in Salinas Tuesday morning, according…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast polling places open for voters until 8 p.m.
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) Polling places across Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, and San Benito County officially opened for voters on…
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Gonzales to host a Hometown Heroes Banner Ceremony
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Gonzales announced that they will be hosting their Hometown Heroes Banner Ceremony once again this year.…
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Some Central Fire District addresses missing Measure R on ballot, Santa Cruz County elections office says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Elections Office says around 124 addresses were missing Central Fire District of Santa…
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Limekiln State Park reopens for day use; California State Parks
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Limekiln State Park reopens to the public for day use, announced California State Parks on Monday. State Parks said that…
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Seaside considers a mandatory ordinance to spay or neuter cats and dogs
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside will be discussing an ordinance Thursday that would require all domestic cats and dogs to be spayed…
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PG&E warns of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – PG&E is warning of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS, for areas in the Santa Cruz Mountains…
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32-year-old man dead after two trucks crash Monday afternoon; CHP
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP confirmed Monday afternoon that a two-vehicle crash occurred on Monte Road, leaving the road closed and a…
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Enhanced security and law enforcement ahead of the 2024 election
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office announced Monday evening that they are taking precautions ahead of the 2024…
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California sues LA suburb for temporary ban of homeless shelters
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles suburb on Monday, alleging the city’s recent…
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Search for 4 missing boaters in California suspended after crews find 1 child dead and 1 alive
BODEGA BAY, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a massive search for four boaters who went missing in Northern California after their…
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1 dead, 5 others rescued after boat capsizes off California coast
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story REDONDO BEACH, California (KCAL, KCBS) — One person was killed and five others…
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Body discovered on Davenport beach identified; Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that they were called out around 8:20 a.m. for reports of a…
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Small plane runs out of gas, lands on Cupertino freeway
CUPERTINO, Calif. (KTVU) – Drivers on State Route 85 in Cupertino got a big surprise on Monday morning when a small plane made an emergency landing…
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Quincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Musical titan Quincy Jones, the composer and producer who added his tasteful polish to recordings by…
Continue Reading Voters turn out for early voting two days before election night
With elections only two days away, voters have casted their vote early at voting centers across Monterey County to let their voices be heard. What’s…
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15-year-old cited after leading Monterey County deputies on a chase throughout the county
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old was cited after leading deputies on a chase throughout…
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One dead, four missing after boat capsizes near Bodega Bay, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says
BODEGA BAY, Calif. (KION-TV/KTVU) — The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says at least one person is dead and four others missing after their boat…
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Fentanyl bust seized enough drugs to kill quarter of California’s population, CHP says
By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A recent routine traffic stop along Interstate 5 in Northern…
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WATCH: The former Salinas Asst. city manager talks about his achievements, and the challenges ahead for the city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Jim Pia has worked for the city of Salinas for 45 years. Pia retired from his role as assistant city manager on…
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The candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2, how they plan on tackling the county’s issues
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Focusing on the the candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2. This competitive race…
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Central Coast counties describe financial frustration over pending FEMA disaster reimbursements
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – In March 2023, the Pajaro levee was breached during winter storms, causing devastation to the surrounding…
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Panther Otter Pathway program launches, allowing students who enroll at Hartnell a path to CSUMB
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB and Hartnell announced the launch of the joint Panther Otter Pathway Program. The program allows students to…
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Mask mandate returns to some Montage Health facilities beginning Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Montage Health announced they will reestablish masking requirements to protect workers, patients and visitors…
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How the unhoused can have a say in the 2024 Election
According to a CalMatters report, close to 186,000 people in California are homeless while the state deals with a housing crisis. Even though one may…
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Salinas Police respond to reports of projectile incident: Big rig damaged by possible “commercial grade firework”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they’re actively investigating a projectile incident in Salinas where a big rig was damaged by what…
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