Massive fire burns at wood pallet warehouse near Tracy; 19 homes evacuated
Written by Cecillo Padilla TRACY, Calif. (KPIX-TV)- A massive fire erupted at a pallet warehouse near Tracy early Thursday morning, prompting the…
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Paul Flores attacked for a second time by fellow inmate at Pleasant Valley Prison, CDCR says
COALINGA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Paul Flores who was convicted of the 1996 murder of Cal Poly student Kristen Smart was attacked for the second time at…
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NFL Hall of Famer and controversial icon OJ Simpson passes away at 76
(KION-TV)- Former Buffalo Bills running back, NFL hall of famer, and controversial icon OJ Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 according to his…
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Monterey Bay F.C. midfielder Walmer Martinez handed 4 match suspension
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – The USL Championship suspended Walmer Martinez for four matches, following an altercation after the final whistle in…
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County of Monterey unveils application numbers from the Unmet Needs Resource Program
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 10, 2024 AT 1:20 PM- The County of Monterey provided new information on how many applications they have…
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Be Mindful: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health of children
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Valley Health Doctor Erica Locke has been practicing medicine for 15 years and she has been seeing a…
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Monterey County Civil Grand Jury draws back the curtain on ways local law enforcement can improve mental health responses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A recent report from the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury found more ways law enforcement agencies and mental health…
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Steve McShane announces resignation from Salinas City Council
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime Salinas City Councilman has abruptly announced his resignation during a city council meeting on Tuesday…
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21-year-old Cal Poly student found dead at base of waterfall on Salmon Creek trail, deputies say
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KION-TV/KEYT-TV)- The San Luis Obispo Search and Rescue Team said that a 21-year-old Cal Poly Student was found dead on…
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Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer announces retirement after 38 seasons
Written by Tori Gaines and Jason Applebaum PALO ALTO, Calif. (FOX-35)- Longtime Stanford Director of Women’s Basketball Tara VanDerveer announced her…
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City Council approves 50-year vision plan for West Cliff Drive but votes against one-way traffic pilot project
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 10, 2024 AT 4:36 PM- The Santa Cruz City Council will be moving forward with the 50-year vision plan…
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Inmates at Soledad Correctional Training Facility graduate with job certification certificates
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, KION got a rare look at a program that is changing the lives of inmates at Soledad Correctional…
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City of San Juan Bautista looking to allow more food trucks within city limits
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Juan Bautista wants to loosen some of the regulations for food trucks. However, some local restaurants…
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Salinas native returns to the ring on as he continues to chase a world title
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas boxing star will return to the squared circle on Saturday night in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ruben Villa, (21-1, 7…
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Deputies identify Scotts Valley man who died in a structure fire
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 9, 2024 AT 2:26 P.M.- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office have identified a Scotts Valley man who…
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12 surveillance cameras returned after being stolen from a warehouse, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that 12 surveillance cameras have been returned after they were stolen from a warehouse in February.…
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Police looking for multiple suspects who were involved in a stabbing outside The Catalyst
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said are looking for multiple suspects who are accused of stabbing a man outside of The Catalyst in…
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UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A basketball beatdown. A coaching clinic. A double-digit domination. Take one guess who…
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One person dead after SUV flips into a field, CHP says
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that one person has died in a solo vehicle crash that took place outside…
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Fresno man arrested on DUI charges after driving off the Monterey Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said a Fresno man was arrested after he drove his car off the Monterey Wharf while trying to evade police…
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Two riders injured after crashing their motorcycle into a parked car in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that two riders suffered major injuries after a solo motorcycle crash on Sunday night. Officers said…
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South Carolina gets revenge against Caitlin Clark and Iowa, wins 3rd women’s national championship
(CNN) — The women’s NCAA basketball tournament has been full of star power, with Iowa’s Caitlin Clark front and center. But there wasn’t…
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Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County to reopen after 24-hour closure to demolish overcrossing
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans District 5 staff announced they’re on schedule to reopen Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County around 7 p.m. on…
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Man injured in Castroville shooting deputies say started after a fight
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff deputies responding to a shooting in Castroville said it all started while they were…
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine is Underway
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pebble Beach Beach Food and Wine Festival returns after five years with the best of the best chefs and winemakers.…
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Santa Cruz relaunches Wharf pop-up program
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The city looking for two new vendors to run a temporary pop-up shop along the Wharf. Last year, the City of Santa Cruz…
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Modesto man arrested for allegedly peeping into Monterey hotel windows on multiple occasions
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 33-year-old Modesto man is arrested on multiple charges, including peeping and attempted burglary, for allegedly…
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Salinas Police investigating deadly workplace incident along Merrill Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police are investigating a deadly incident at a loading dock in South Salinas on Friday afternoon. According to…
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With 99 Cents Only stores nearing closure in California, people on the Central Coast share concerns about losing affordable options
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Since 1982 the 99 Cents Only store has been a go-to spot for shoppers looking for the most affordable prices. Now some…
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Tax deadline rush: What to expect when filing as the deadline nears
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The countdown starts now to file your 2023 taxes. KION’s NATALY GUTIERREZ will be talking to a taxes representative.…
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Athletics express sadness, some relief at moving out of Oakland at the end of the season
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Oakland Athletics no longer have to wonder where they’ll play the next few seasons. That…
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State Farm not allowing some Californians to renew home insurance beginning in July
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- In March, State Farm announced they will be discontinuing home insurance coverage for certain homes and apartments in…
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People living on Ralph Lane still recovering from March floods
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Nearly a month after the flooding in Prunedale that left several families displaced. One family is finally back…
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Mutton busting registration entries open until June 6
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A beloved tradition at the California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting applications. Rodeo officials said they are taking…
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Police looking for two women who allegedly stole a gold necklace from a woman at a Costco parking lot
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are looking for two women who are accused of stealing a woman’s necklace at Costco parking lot on Monday…
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Plane looking to break speed record stopped at Salinas Airport
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Kansas plane looking to break a world record for the fastest flight around the world made their first stop in the Salad…
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North Sanborn Road Walgreens closed as roof caves in
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Our reporter at the scene said that the Walgreens on North Sanborn Road is closed due to the roof caving in at the store.…
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Monterey City Council approves installation of Flock Cameras
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 4, 2024 AT 4:17 PM- The Monterey City Council voted 3-2 to approve the installation of Flock surveillance…
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Family of Half Moon Bay shooting victims sue mushroom farm owners for allegedly failing to protect staff
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Family members of two brothers shot at a Half Moon Bay Mushroom farm are filing a lawsuit against California Terra…
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A’s will temporarily relocate to Sacramento
Written by Bailey O’Carroll and Aja Sheldon OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- The Athletics have finalized a deal to temporarily relocate the team to…
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Clocktower Center could become largest building in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz is looking to add affordable housing but one project is becoming a tall concern. The Clocktower…
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Big Sur residents talk isolation as hard closure announced near Highway 1 slip-out
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Wednesday was the last day for people in Big Sur to travel in and out of a closure near the scene of a slip-out along…
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Captain Cooper Elementary School and Apple Pie preschools to close on Thursday and Friday due to cancelled convoys on Highway 1
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 3, 2024 AT 1:19 PM- The Carmel Unified School District have announced that they will be closing Captain…
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Santa Cruz Warriors advance to the Western Conference semifinals
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Warriors will be moving on in the 2024 NBA G-League Playoffs as they defeated the Salt Lake City Stars…
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Hollister juvenile detained after trying to break into a vehicle
HOLLISTER, Calif, (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they detained a juvenile after they were trying to break into a vehicle on Tuesday night. Police…
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Dozens trapped in tunnels after Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years kills at least nine
Originally Published: 02 APR 24 20:21 ET Updated: 03 APR 24 10:58 ET By Wayne Chang and Helen Regan, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Rescuers…
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People in Salinas frustrated with teenagers riding their bicycles recklessly
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 2, 2024 AT 11:44 A.M.- People living in Salinas are frustrated with multiple teenagers riding their bikes…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking for over $8 million for vacancies and new positions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In August 2023, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported 47 vacancies, including 25 sworn officers and 22 professional…
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California International Airshow tickets on sale now
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Summer tradition is set to return to the Salinas Municipal Airport. The 43rd California International Airshow will be…
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Central Coast fast food workers react to wage increase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Since Monday, a new era began for employees who work in fast food restaurants. “From earning $16.78 to earning $20, it is…
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