PG&E: Thousands without power in Aptos area
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 6,000 people are without power in the Aptos area, according to PG&E. The cause of the outage is unknown, but…
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Caltrans: Northbound 101 onramp at San Miguel Canyon Road closed after big rig crash
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans District 5 announced the northbound Highway 101 onramp is closed because of a crash involving a big rig.…
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Gonzales man found guilty on felony animal abuse for killing multiple Gonzales High 4-H animals, DA’s office says
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 18, 2024 AT 5:28 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a Gonzales man was…
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Seaside City Council moves forward with a “safe and sane” fireworks ban ballot measure for November
The City of Seaside could soon be cracking down on “safe and sane” fireworks in the city. On Thursday, Seaside City Council decided to move forward…
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Two Salinas Project Homekey sites sold to banks, city attorney confirms
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that an estimated $200 million in grant money will go to multiple California…
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Seaside man arrested for allegedly making threats towards Indiana State University, court records say
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, A Seaside man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making threats against Indiana State University on…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office: King City mass shooting, February double-murder investigations are connected
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 18, 2024 AT 4:22 PM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they have connected the…
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Monterey Bay F.C. to face Sacramento Republic FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- And then there were 32 teams left standing. It will be a Northern California rivalry as Monterey Bay F.C. will now take on…
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Monterey rental assistance program sees 267 applications in 8-hour window, 10 applicants will get help in first month
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey’s rental assistance program opened it’s application window Wednesday receiving 267 applications, according to…
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Hollister Police Animal Care and Services arrest one person for animal cruelty & controlled substance
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Police Animal Care and Services division arrested one person associated with a kennel group for animal…
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City of Monterey to install Narcan Now Boxes in an effort to save lives
There will be free Narcan available at the Monterey Transit Plaza, the police department as well as the Outreach and Navigation Center.…
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New BMX and Skate Park potentially coming to Salinas Soccer Complex
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is one step closer to getting a new BMX and Skate Park. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors…
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Police find military ordnance in a truck which prompted evacuations in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2024 AT 10:30 A.M: Multiple homes in Soledad were forced to evacuate on Monday after military-grade…
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Visitors hopeful for Dolphin Restaurant to return to the Santa Cruz Wharf
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- After more than 60 years on the Santa Cruz Wharf, a seafood staple will be demolished within the year. On Tuesday, the…
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Caltrans crews installing horizontal support drilling on Highway 1 Rocky Creek slip-out
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2024 AT 5:05 PM- Caltrans shared an update on the status of the Highway 1 slip-out near the…
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Santa Clara County DA charges two alleged drug dealers with fentanyl overdose death of ‘Baby Winter’
Written by KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. (FOX-35)- The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday announced prosecutors charged two…
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City of Salinas facing an initial projected $20 million budget deficit for 24-25 fiscal year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas’ recent Finance Committee Meeting revealed the city is facing a initial projected $20 million budget…
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City of Monterey to remove parking spaces near crosswalks and intersections
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, the City of Monterey announced they have implemented Assembly Bill 413 which will remove parking spaces near…
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Better Place Forests honors past loved ones in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Better Place Forests is America’s first memorial forest, right here in Santa Cruz county. It allows surviving family…
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Monterey Police arrest suspect with arrest warrant
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested a man with a warrant for his arrest and a loaded firearm. At…
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Dolphin Restaurant set to be demolished, city official confirms
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON APRIL 16, 2024 AT 2:14 P.M.- A long time restaurant on the Santa Cruz Wharf will not be reopening their…
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One person injured after train hits vehicle in San Martin, firefighters say
SAN MARTIN, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE Santa Clara and the California Highway Patrol confirmed that one person was injured after a train hit a…
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NTSB final report says 2022 Watsonville mid-air collision caused by pilot error
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 16, 2024 AT 10:49 A.M.- The National Transportation Safety Board released a final report of a mid-air…
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A portion of Rio Del Mar State Beach to close for sand dune restoration project near Esplanade
RIO DEL MAR, Calif. (KION-TV) — State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks announced a portion of Rio Del Mar State Beach will be closed in…
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City of Salinas gets $16 million in federal funding to improve road safety on Williams Road
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced on Tuesday that the City of Salinas will be getting federal funding to address…
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Living in the 831- Celebrity Chefs Come To Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- After a five year absence, the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival returns to the Central Coast. The popular event…
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Salinas native Jerry Ayon signs one-year deal with Monterey Bay F.C.
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas native will have a chance to play professional soccer in front of his family and friends. Monterey Bay F.C.…
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Overnight lane closures for Highway 17 set for Monday night
Caltrans to close northbound lanes on Hwy 17 to complete a paving project on Monday night between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf…
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Disaster Relief Funds Available for people affected by the Highway 1 slip-out
MONTEREY COUNTY, California — The Community Foundation for Monterey County announced on Monday that it is accepting donations through its Big Sur…
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‘Free Palestine’ protesters block part of I-880 in Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge
Written by Amanda Quintana and KTVU Staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- ‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway…
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Bay FC beats Seattle Reign FC 3-2 to earn first home win at PayPal Park
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION) – As the final whistle sounded, PayPal Park erupted with Bay FC chants, as the club earned its first home win. In an…
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Pacific Grove City Council to vote on appointing Matt Mogensen to become next City Manager
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It has been nine months since the City of Pacific Grove has been without a city manager. However, that could soon…
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Biden declares disaster declaration for County of Monterey and Santa Cruz County from February storms
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced on Sunday that President Biden granted a disaster…
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Unflappable Scottie Scheffler clinches second Masters title with virtuoso display
Originally Published: 14 APR 24 19:07 ET By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters title in style on Sunday,…
Continue ReadingIsrael vows to ‘exact a price’ after unprecedented Iranian attack while world leaders call for restraint
CNN By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Israel pledged that it will “exact a price” from Iran as the country weighs its response to an…
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Monterey Bay F.C. rookies navigate transition to professional soccer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – In year three, Monterey Bay’s roster boasts a variety of new talent including five rookies. Anthony Orendain, Pierce…
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California Coastal Commission approves plans for a Pacific Grove hotel project
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 13 AT 11:30 AM- A controversial hotel project in Pacific Grove will be moving forward. The…
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Caltrans: Highway 1 reopening at Paul’s Slide pushed back, midday convoy added
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans announced the estimated reopening date for Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide has been pushed back to this summer.…
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Application period opening soon for Monterey Rental Assistance Program
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey announced the application period for the city’s rental assistance program will open on Wednesday,…
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CSUMB offering Guaranteed Back-Up Scholarship help for students dealing with FAFSA delays
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB is offering to help students dealing with delays with the FAFSA process by providing “Guaranteed Back-Up…
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Cal Fire responds to house fire in Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Cal Fire put out a house fire that happened in Pebble Beach Friday morning. According to officials, firefighters…
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Former Salinas City Manager files claim against San Bernardino for allegedly causing him to lose his job in Salinas
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former Salinas City Manager, Steve Carrigan, is filing a claim against the City of San Bernardino for allegedly…
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Santa Cruz City Council drops proposed moratorium on new cannabis businesses
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (Bay City News Service)- The Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday decided not to go through with adopting an emergency moratorium on…
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Marina Coast Water District hosting public workshops about potential water, sewer and recycled water rate increase
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Marina Coast Water District is inviting the public to a workshop discussing proposed water, sewer and recycled water…
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Santa Cruz Police investigating apparent use of excessive force by officers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police confirm an investigation is underway looking into whether officers used excessive force while…
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Santa Cruz County fisherman react to salmon season being shutdown in California
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the second straight year, the Pacific Fishery Management Council has recommended to end salmon season…
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Local Jewish organization receives state grant to bolster security
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Office of Emergency Services said that nearly $40 million will going to non-profit organizations and…
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Prunedale food truck looking for answers after they were forced to close down
WATSONVILLE, Calif. Food truck, Tacos El Jerry had to close their operations in Prundale over a dispute with Monterey County.…
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Two men arrested after allegedly shooting at two people with a BB gun in Watsonville, police say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they have arrested two 19-year-old men who allegedly shot at two people with a BB gun early…
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Soledad man sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for deadly DUI crash in August 2020, D.A. says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 11, 2024 AT 4:50 PM- 32-year-old David Merino Ramirez has been sentenced to 15 years to life in state…
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