Scotts Valley Police arrests alleged prowler
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Scotts Valley Police Department announced that they arrested a male adult who is accused of prowling and…
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Family Fun and Creative Sandcastles at Carmel’s 60th Annual Sandcastle Competition
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- People came from near and far to compete for the coveted golden shovel at Carmel-By-the-Sea’s 60th annual…
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy dies after being shot in his patrol car by an unknown assailant
PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown…
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14 dead as plane carrying tourists crashes in Brazil
By Heather Chen, Sahar Akbarzai and Duarte Mendonca, CNN (CNN) — A plane carrying tourists has crashed in Barcelos, Brazil, leaving 14 people…
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House fire in Scotts Valley stopped from spreading to neighboring structures
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Scotts Valley Fire District said they responded to a structure fire Saturday morning that could have been much…
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73-year-old Salinas woman still missing more than a week after disappearance
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas posted on September 8th that a 73-year-old woman was reported missing a day prior to asking the public for…
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Army Corps of Engineers rushes to repair Pajaro River levee before winter rains
BY KELSI THORUD WITH KPIX PAJARO — With the help of the Army Corps of Engineers, repairs to the Pajaro River levee system, damaged by last winter’s…
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California sues 5 major oil companies, accuses them of deceiving public over the risks of fossil fuel use
By Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — The state of California is suing the oil companies BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and ConocoPhillips and their…
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Capitola pair says deuces to competition at annual Diaper Derby and Toddler Contest
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The annual Diaper Derby and Toddler Contest was held at the Santa Cruz County Fair and two Capitola contests swept the…
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Former Seaside police chief on leave during investigation into alleged policy violations at current East Bay chief job
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. – The San Leandro police chief has been placed on administrative leave this week, pending an investigation…
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Salinas man arrested on DUI and possession of a loaded concealed firearm, police
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday morning, Marina Police arrested a 36-year-old Salinas man who was suspected of driving under the influence with…
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Santa Cruz County Fair recognizes farmers after rough start to the year
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) – The Santa Cruz County Fair is back in town. If you go, make sure to check out the harvest section of the fair. The…
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Search warrant served for Hollister High student arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 15, 2023, at 12:44 p.m.- Hollister Police said that they served a search warrant at the home of a…
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Immediate repairs required on the San Lorenzo River Levee after illegal planting and rock movement
SANTA, CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz said that a significant amount of rock that provides levee armoring and flood protection had…
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WWII veteran and King City High graduate that died as POW to be buried on shores of Lake San Antonio
LOCKWOOD, Calif. (KION-TV)- After more than 82 years a South Monterey County hero will be returning home to be given a proper burial where he grew up…
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Vigil held for Sacramento City College football player that died after practicing
BY KOVR STAFF CLARKSBURG — A close-knit community is grieving the loss of a Sacramento City College football player who collapsed during practice…
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Marina man sentenced to 75 years to life for sexual molestation of two children under 10
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 15, 2023, at 5:44 p.m.-Â Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was sentenced…
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San Jose man sentenced to 10 years for committing forcible sex acts on a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 52-year-old San Jose man has been sentenced to 10 years and four months in state prison after he committed forcible sex…
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Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ extradited to the United States on federal drug trafficking charges
The son of the infamous imprisoned kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera was extradited to the United States on Friday after his arrest in Mexico…
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Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
BY JENNIFER KELLEHER AND REBECCA BOONE WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui…
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Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year
By ADAM BEAM and SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When health care workers in California asked the state Legislature for a…
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Salinas dealer found guilty of possession for sales of multiple controlled substances
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that a Salinas drug dealer who was arrested in…
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California dolphins were swimming in “magical” waves with a “beautiful blue glow.” Here’s what caused it.
BY LI COHEN Southern California’s coast has taken on an unusual appearance in recent days. Every night, the water gets a “beautiful blue glow.”…
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Peso Pluma cancels several concert dates after cartel warning
TIJUANA, MX. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 15, 2023, at 1:09 p.m.- It seems like Mexican singer-songwriter Peso Pluma wants to keep a low profile after he…
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Salinas woman pleads no contest to welfare fraud
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that 31-year-old Celene Alvarado-Pineda of Salinas has plead no…
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Hollister High School says there is no threat to campus after threats made online
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister High School said there is no current threat to campus on Friday after some concerning social media posts and…
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Monterey Regional Airport gets federal funding for new terminal and expanded tarmac
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): Some major improvements will be happening in the near future to the Monterey Regional Airport after 25 million dollars in…
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CAL FIRE helps mother deliver baby at Pacheco Pass Station just outside of Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE was busy Thursday morning dealing with another type of emergency than they’re used to. Parents from Los Banos…
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California Legislature approves plan allowing the state to buy power
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature voted Thursday to give Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s…
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Overnight closures to begin for 10 weeks, six nights a week, on Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans announced that they will begin overnight closures for over two months on Highway 9 in Ben Lomond starting…
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Buena Vista Middle student arrested after allegedly putting blade to student’s throat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a 13-year-old student was arrested Friday and booked into Juvenile Hall on…
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Students at EAHS create a club to help migrant students with their education
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Students at Everett Alvarez High School recently established a campus club dedicated to providing support for newcomer…
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4-H Club hopes to raise money for college at Santa Cruz County Fair
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON 9/13/2023 5:36 p.m.: The Santa Cruz County Fair is officially open! While many come out to enjoy the…
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California regulators propose higher rates for PG&E customers to reduce wildfire risk
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase after…
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CSU multi-year tuition rate hike approved by CSU Board of Trustees, CSUMB students worried
UPDATE 3:27 p.m.: In a 15-5 vote the CSU Board of Trustees has approved a five-year 6% tuition hike for all California State University schools. This…
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Watsonville Police arrest man wanted for allegedly shooting a 41-year-old man
WATSONVILLE. Calif. (KION-TV)- A 27-year-old is now behind bars after a shooting that took place Tuesday morning in the slough area near the 1500…
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Hollister Fire rescues dog stuck in tree
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Yeah, I thought I heard of everything, but a dog stuck in a tree? That’s a new one. Hollister Fire said on Sunday their…
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A federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal. Issue likely to be decided by US Supreme Court
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds…
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Threats of Aromas School shooting “taken out of context” over Fortnite video game
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that rumors of threats of a school shooting made against Aromas School were…
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Santa Cruz native Haley Jones makes WNBA All-Rookie Team: AP
The Associated Press released their WNBA All-Rookie First Team on Tuesday and a Santa Cruz native was named. Atlanta Dreams’ rookie guard Haley…
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California bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes hits Newsom’s desk
SACRAMENTO – Cannabis cafes could soon become legal in California – that is, if the governor signs the bill into law. Right now, it’s illegal for…
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New California concealed carry gun rules passed state Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Senate passed new rules Tuesday that will restrict who can carry loaded weapons in public. Senate Bill 2…
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City of Salinas receives $8.1 million to transition people living in Carr Lake area to housing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- California has just awarded 12 projects $81 million to help move unhoused Californians from encampments into housing.…
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California health workers could see $25 minimum wage under new legislative deal
Terms written in Senate Bill 525 have tens of thousands of California healthcare workers set to see their minimum wage climb to $25 an hour over the…
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Resolution adopted for annual ‘Bracero Workers History Recognition Week’ in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution that will make the week of September 16 an annual…
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Santa Cruz County recovery center set to reopen after $1.08 million contract
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Santa Cruz recovery center will soon reopen its doors to help people facing drug and alcohol addictions. The Santa…
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Cabrillo College board votes to delay renaming until 2028
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV): The Cabrillo College Governing Board voted Monday night 6-1 to push-off a decision on renaming the college for the next…
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Capitola house fire causes evacuations
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – Neighbors in this Capitola neighborhood received a scary awakening Tuesday morning. “There was loud banging and ringing up…
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Skittles spared from California ban on certain food chemicals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Assembly Bill 418, which would prohibit certain additives used in processed food passed the California legislature on…
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One arrested after online threats made to Alisal High School
SALINAS, Calif. KION-TV)- Salinas Union High School District confirmed with KION that a person was arrested after making social media threats against…
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