Suspect arrested for arson in connection to Santa Cruz mountains fires Tuesday evening
CORRALITOS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man from Watsonville was arrested for felony arson in possible connection with three small fires, including a…
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High fire risk zones in south Monterey County get ready for the heat
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Communities in South Monterey County are getting ready for hotter temperatures. Cal Fire is stating they have been…
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Salinas man sentenced to 55 years to life in 2024 fatal shooting in Downtown Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – 40-year-old Mario Garcia was sentenced to 55 years to life plus an additional 32 months for the fatal shooting outside of…
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Big rig overturn shuts down all southbound lanes of Mount Hermon Road
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A traffic alert for anyone driving through Scotts Valley: police asking people to avoid the intersection of Mount…
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Santa Cruz breaks ground on downtown affordable housing project
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Santa Cruz is marking a major milestone by breaking ground on a new development that aims to deliver…
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K9’s to sniff-out drugs, guns at Soledad Unified Schools
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Drug-sniffing canines are coming to schools in Soledad. This school year, specially-trained dogs will be making regular,…
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Santa Cruz locals concerned over RV removal ordinance
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is discussing an ordinance to allow for abandoned oversized…
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Tick disease on rise in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz County is under a rising threat after new research revealed that there is an increase in a bacterial infection…
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Be Mindful: Journalist starts podcast to help self, others grieve loved ones killed in shootings
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Erika Mahoney talks about her dad, Kevin, whenever she gets the chance to do so. That includes answering…
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King City Planning Commission delays vote on the future of temporary farmworker housing
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The King City Planning Commission is pushing discussion on the temporary farmworker housing to their Tuesday, October…
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Timeline updates for Santa Cruz Wharf repair, set to finish by March 2026
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz has made updates to its timeline for Santa Cruz Wharf repairs and improvements. The city says…
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Capitola DMV office reopens August 25
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the Capitola DMV office will reopen on August 25. According to…
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Updates on the alleged sexual assault incident near Frederick Street in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Concern continuing to grow in Santa Cruz after an alleged sexual attack on August 8 between the hours of 1:30 a.m.…
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Driver alert: punctured water line disrupts traffic near Abbott and Harkins
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas said that a water line was punctured at Abbott and Harkins roads that has been disrupting traffic in…
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New sheriff’s office in Davenport following Cotoni Coast Dairies National Monument
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new sheriff’s office service center is coming to Davenport. Santa Cruz County says the move is meant to meet growing…
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New Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Service Center coming to Davenport
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new Sheriff’s Service Center will open in the city of Davenport as a substation for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Air Canada strike ends after airline and flight attendants reach tentative agreement
By David Goldman, Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Air Canada and a union representing the airline’s flight attendants have come to a tentative…
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Highway 152 back open after deadly crash east of Gilroy
SANTA CLARA COUNTY (KION-TV) — At least one person is dead after a crash east of Gilroy, according to the CHP. Highway 152 reopened near Lovers Lane…
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King City juvenile self-admits into hospital with gunshot wound
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A juvenile admitted themselves into a King City hospital after reportedly suffering a gunshot wound. According to King…
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Old Stage Road Overlay Project scheduled for next Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Old Stage Road Overlay Project is set for next Monday to repave the current road from Alisal Road to Quail…
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Former Salinas construction controller charged with stealing more than $8 million from past employer
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A former Salinas construction company controller was charged on Thursday after an alleged theft of more than $8 million…
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Neighbors preach wildfire preparation alongside Carmel Fire anniversary
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – Five years ago Carmel Valley was up in flames and today, as people recall evacuating, preparation for future wildfires…
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King City police is asking for any information on a juvenile who was critically injured by a gunshot in King City. Police say that the minor self…
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Missing California mother and 8-month-old daughter found dead in canal, family says
By Cecilio Padilla, Esteban Reynoso, Madisen Keavy SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KOVR) – Relatives say the bodies of a Sacramento County woman and her infant…
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San Jose sweep homeless people from Columbus Park
By Joyce Chu SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Over the years, Columbus Park has become a refuge for homeless LGBTQ+ people seeking safety in the…
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Power outage caused by vehicle vs. power pole in Pebble Beach leaves customers without power
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) – A power outage in Pebble Beach has left hundreds of customers without power. According to the PG&E Outage Map,…
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1924 Hispano-Suiza takes 2025 Best of Show at Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance
Hundreds of historic cars showcased on the central coast this week, all leading up to today. Fans flocking to marvel at the unique models — from…
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Highway 1 road closures in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, August 18 onward
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced that starting on Monday, August 18, a series of ramp and lane closures along Highway 1 will…
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Santa Cruz Police asking for the community’s help in finding this man
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On August 8, Santa Cruz Police say that a woman was violently attacked and sexually assaulted while walking near the…
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World War II POW laid to rest in Santa Cruz after 80 years
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A World War II Prisoner of War (POW) is being laid to rest on Saturday after eighty years since his death. Captain…
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Joby Aviation makes a successful air taxi test flight between Marina and Monterey airports
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina-based Joby Aviation still flying through milestones. Earlier this week, the company had their first successful…
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Local response to the potential for California’s redistricting
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California State Association of Counties has sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, calling for states to…
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Alleged bank robber arrested in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman accused of robbing a bank in Watsonville was placed in police custody Friday evening. Watsonville Police…
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Salinas Valley prisoner convicted for allegedly causing life-threatening stab injuries
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced the conviction of a life prisoner in Salinas Valley State Prison…
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August 19 will become Clara Adams Day in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — County supervisors will be honoring local track star Clara Adams at their next meeting Tuesday. There,…
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 CPUC approves CalAm water demand, leaving some people in Marina upset
The battle continues between The City of Marina and California American Water after the California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to…
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Forest Hill Manor releases statement on nursing assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 12:26 PM – KION received a statement from Forest Hill Manor administrator Ryan Taylor on the alleged sexual…
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Salinas cancels vote to grant $100,000 to Compass Church for fireworks show
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A hot topic was debated Tuesday night inside the Salinas City Council chambers. The city was considering donating…
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Salinas receive signature verification for repeal referendum for rent-related ordinances
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas announced that it has received a signature verification for the Protect Salinas Renter petition over…
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Spectators faun over Ferraris
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Across five blocks, Ferrari after Ferrari lined the streets of Carmel-By-The-Sea. People were packed into every…
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Portion of River Road in South Monterey County closed after power lines knocked down
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Monterey says power lines are down along 600 River Road, forcing the CHP to shut down the road in the area.…
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Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association dissolves organization
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association announced they are dissolving their organization this week. The group, known for promoting local…
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Five years after the CZU fire, a community rebuilds from the ashes
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Five years after the CZU Lightning Complex Fire tore through the Santa Cruz Mountains, the community is still…
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Local detailing shop looking to break through the industry
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car week has seen busy times for local detailing shops around the Peninsula. Some, like Ronald Tinsley, are seeing…
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The Little Car Show revs up in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Unique and rare cars lined the sidewalks of Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, for The Little Car…
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Newsom announces California redistricting push, setting up a standoff with GOP-led opponents
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom formally kicked off his push Thursday to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to a…
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Past Concours d’Elegance winner drives 1937 Bugatti cross-country from Rhode Island
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Many of the cars on display or up for auction this week have an interesting backstory. The winner of last year’s…
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King Fire forcing partial closures along Interstate 5 in the Gorman area
GORMAN, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies are responding to the King Fire burning in the Gorman area in Southern California. The fire sparked…
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Insight Health steps away from lease-to-purchase talks with Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital out of San Benito County announcing further challenges Wednesday afternoon.…
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Car Week brings increase sales to local restaurants
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Restaurants in Monterey are seeing a sales boost with tourists visiting for Car Week. Many workers in the restaurant…
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