Corkscrew Hillclimb closes out Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day marked the end of a busy Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. For the…
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1937 Mercedes-Benz Roadster wins Best in Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the fifth straight year, a car built in the 1930’s took home one of automotive’s most cherished trophies. A 1937…
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Hollister Police investigating a shooting that injured an adult male
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police is investigating a shooting that injured an adult man on Saturday night. Officers said that the…
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5.1 earthquake shakes Southern California
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has shaken most of Southern California, according to the United States Geological…
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Puffin chick put on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced a new feathery friend has joined their puffin flock. This little bundle of fluff was…
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Competition heating up at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As temperatures rose on day three of the 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, the competition continued to heat up.…
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Possible male suspect wanted in attempted murder hit-and-run in SalinasÂ
Salinas Police say they’re looking for a suspect wanted in an attempted murder hit-and-run, that occurred Saturday…
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Concours d’Lemons: When life gives you lemons you make a car show
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Depending on who you are, either you love or despise Monterey Car Week. The roads are clogged up, people are driving fast…
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Soledad has grand opening for city’s first inclusive park
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 3:49 PM: A long-awaited project for the City of Soledad finally opened to all Saturday. The…
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CHP: Man arrested after driving Lamborghini 100+ miles per hour in the wrong direction
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – CHP Monterey said its dispatch received multiple calls of exotic-type vehicles driving recklessly in the Carmel Highlands…
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Famous meme dog dead at 12 after battle with cancer
The world lost a beloved pet Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. Balltze, the viral Shiba Inu, rose to fame in 2017 after taking an awkward…
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Hilary downgraded to Category 2 hurricane as Mexico and California brace for catastrophic impact
BY IGNACIO MARTINEZ AND JULIE WATSONUpdated 2:41 PM PDT, August 19, 2023Share CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary headed…
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Man unknowingly texts Monterey Police Officer that he has a loaded gun in public: police
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested a man Thursday after he unknowingly texted one of their officers that he had a firearm…
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Move-in day for CSUMB students brings hope for a brighter future, and fear of student debt
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Today is California State University, Monterey Bay big move in day for students.…
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South Korean reality show films in Marina, showcasing Korean American community
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TVT)- A popular South Korean reality TV show just wrapped up filming in Marina. It’s one of the country’s most watched shows.…
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Santa Cruz Police warns of heavy traffic congestion due to unsanctioned biking event
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police is warning people in the city about the potential for heavy traffic as a result of an unsanctioned…
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Classic cars and community – the annual Pacific Grove Rotary Concourse Auto Rally
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s a busy weekend on the central coast with students moving in while also thousands of people are coming to the…
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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley undergoes successful surgery after bladder tumor diagnosis
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz has provided a health update for Mayor Fred Keeley. On Friday, he underwent successful surgery…
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Hawaii delayed diverting water that could have helped Maui wildfires, letters allege
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 16:21 ET Updated: 18 AUG 23 17:54 ET By Isabelle Chapman and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — A state agency delayed a…
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This hunk of metal that used to be a Ferrari just sold for nearly $2 million at Monterey Car Week
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 12:47 ET Updated: 18 AUG 23 13:12 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — A hulk of dented, torn and…
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Lamborghini debuts EV concept at Monterey Car Week
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 14:03 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — The Lamborghini Lanzador is only a concept car for now, but…
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Hollister secures more funds for new 47-acre park
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s been over ten years since a program called “REACH” suggested a park for Hollister. Now, with funds put in place…
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Car Week brings revenue to local businesses
CARMEL, CA. (KION-TV): Car week generates millions of dollars for businesses along the…
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CAL FIRE one of 15 agencies helping keep people safe during Car Week
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Car week and the big Concours d’Elegance are happening on Sunday. We got a chance to catch up with CAL FIRE one of…
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Gang member convicted of robbing man and stealing PlayStation 5 in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was found guilty of a robbery that occurred in 2021.…
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Several people injured after truck crashes into McDonald’s in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said that several people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a truck…
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Local MMA fighter Daniel Compton to headline historic event in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz native Daniel Compton is returning to the Central Coast for the first-ever pro Mixed Martial Arts show to be…
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Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire
BY BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER AND CHRISTOPHER WEBERUpdated 6:17 PM PDT, August 17, 2023Share LAHAINA, Hawaii…
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Kitten Caboodle Adoption Event returns this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif, (KION-TV)- The SPCA Monterey County is bringing back the Kitten Caboodle Adoption Event this weekend. The event is returning…
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California investing a total of $120 million to protect kids from extreme heat on playgrounds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- School yards throughout the state of California will be transformed in the near future. On Thursday, California Gov.…
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Highway 183 pavement rehabilitation project gets state funding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Transportation Commission allocated more than $3.1 billion to improve the state’s…
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Sharon Ofek named Carmel Unified School District interim superintendent
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Sharon Ofek was named interim superintendent for the Carmel Unified School District. The Carmel Unfied School Board…
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17-year-old suspect arrested for McKenzie Avenue murder in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update August 17, 2023, at 2:04 p.m.- Watsonville Police said they arrested a teen suspect for a murder that…
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California disaster relief slowly pouring into the hands of undocumented people
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) – Victims of the flooding in Pajaro are still picking up the pieces after their home was destroyed. Governor Gavin Newsom…
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Kirby Road being repaired after seven-month closure
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Kirby Road which has been closed since January will finally be repaired after getting US Army Corps of Engineer…
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Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, could bring significant flooding to Southern California, Southwest
Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, could bring significant flooding to Southern California, Southwest Originally Published: 17 AUG 23 03:17 ET…
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Blue Shield California ditches CVS for Amazon and Mark Cuban’s drug company
Originally Published: 17 AUG 23 11:45 ET Updated: 17 AUG 23 14:17 ET By Tami Luhby and Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A major California…
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Major crash in Santa Cruz sends two people to the hospital, CHP investigating
Courtesy: Google Maps SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday, CHP responded to a major injury crash in the area of Highway 1, just north of North…
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Drone show to debut at this year’s Watsonville Fire in the Sky
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Watsonville will have a first-of-its-kind event at this year’s Fire in the Sky and Airport Open House on…
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Marina drug dealer faces more than ten years for possession of nearly 800 fentanyl pills: DA
Monterey Police said they arrested a violent gang member and served a reach warrant on the 3100 block of Del Monte Boulevard in Marina on Thursday.…
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Teen girl arrested for three vehicles thefts in Greenfield, arrested again for vehicle theft
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Aug. 16, 2023, at 10:07 a.m.- Greenfield Police said a familiar teen suspect was arrested for a familiar crime on…
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Man arrested for DUI after crashing into a home and three vehicles in Santa Cruz area
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a 53-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence,…
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Central Coast organizations helping those devastated by Hawaii wildfires
SALINAS, CA. (KMUV-TV): Continúan los esfuerzos locales en la Costa Central para ayudar a las personas de Maui afectadas por uno de los incendios de…
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At least 110 people dead in Maui wildfires, governor says, as role of power lines scrutinized
Originally Published: 16 AUG 23 02:41 ET Updated: 16 AUG 23 19:48 ET By Lauren Mascarenhas and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The death toll in the…
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Caltrans unveils memorial sign that honors fallen highway workers on the Central Coast
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, Caltrans District 5 unveiled a memorial sign that honored highway workers who died in…
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Teen arrested in relation to shots-fired incident that occurred near Aptos railroad tracks
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested an 18-year-old believed to have been involved in a shots…
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Marina Polynesian group holding benefit event to help those affected by Maui wildfires
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Dec. 16, 2023, at 11:19 a.m.- A local Polynesian group has announced that it has planned a benefit event to help…
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San Jose Police Officer shot in San Jose during family disturbance call
By KTVU Staff A police officer was shot and rushed to a hospital in San Jose while responding to a call about a family disturbance, the…
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California sending help to aid in both Hawaii and Oregon
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom is sending some extra help to help Hawaii and Oregon. Each state dealing with fire related tragedies. In…
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Local filmmaker set to debut film amid SAG-Aftra strike
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Hollywood actors and writers continue to strike in Southern California, but that isn’t stopping some independent…
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