Fake curb painting service scamming people, says Santa Cruz city officials
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Police said people going around the city demanding money for curb panting are…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter staff want more help as animal intake increases
Courtesy: SC County Animal Shelter SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Shelter space for animals at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter are packed. The…
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Man sentenced for deadly DUI hit-and-run crash that killed a Salinas resident on Highway 101
CHP said that a 20-year-old man is suspected of being under the influence when he crashed with a Salinas resident and drove off on Saturday.…
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Highway 236 north of Big Basin State Park set for full closure on July 31
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans announced that Highway 236 north of Big Basin State Park will be fully closed starting on July 31.…
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Marina man sentenced to more than eight years for DUI vehicular manslaughter of Salinas man
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 27, 2023 AT 5:15 PM- A 40-year-old Marina man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for…
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Monterey Bay F.C. signs former Cruz Azul and Earthquakes midfielder Rafael Baca
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. bolstered its roster Thursday, welcoming veteran Rafael Baca to the club. The 33-year-old midfielder…
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Popular Bay Area arcade has soft opening for location on Monterey’s Alvarado Street
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The owners of a popular Bay Area arcade had a soft opening Thursday to welcome the people of Monterey to their new…
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Nearly $5 million given to Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties for wildfire mitigation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- California has received an additional $113 million in new funding to help mitigate the threat of wildfires that have…
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Monterey County holds meeting to get public input on sheriff’s oversight committee
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey County is looking to the public’s input on the status of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. County…
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IndyCar, Firestone test tires at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – While the IndyCar Series season finale is still weeks away, preparations are already underway at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna…
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Dietary supplement company Balance of Nature to pay $1.1 million over false advertising
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County and Santa Cruz District Attorney’s Offices announced that a dietary company will have to pay $1.1…
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Santa Cruz County Cycling Club to host Mountain Challenge on Saturday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Cycling Club will be hosting their 2023 Mountains Challenge bicycle ride on Saturday. The…
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Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles and singer of ‘Take It to the Limit,’ dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as “Take It Easy” and “The Best of…
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Special counsel brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case
Originally Published: 27 JUL 23 17:53 ET Updated: 27 JUL 23 18:23 ET By Tierney Sneed, Marshall Cohen and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Special…
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California expanding pilot program to fight meth addiction with gift cards, incentives
By Jamie Joseph California has come up with a new way to fight methamphetamine addiction: incentivizing users to stay sober with gift…
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Suspect tased after vandalism spree, punching through woman’s windshield, in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)-Gilroy Police said that a man had to be tased after going on a vandalism spree at the Gilroy Premium Outlets on Wednesday…
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CHP rescue woman and dog in Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. – A woman and her dog were rescued by a helicopter after becoming stranded on a cliff Tuesday around 4:45 p.m. A video…
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Seaside Police arrest Salinas man with ghost gun
Courtesy: Seaside Police Dept. SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas man is now behind bars Thursday morning. Seaside Police worked with Salinas…
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One person with major injuries in single car crash
CARMEL, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Carmel Police Department and Monterey County CHP are investigating a single car accident that happened on Highway 1 at…
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Santa Cruz shop owners and bikers in favor of California bill adding safety regulations for e-Bikes
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new California bill could tighten rules for electric bikes and make it illegal for kids under 12 to ride them.…
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BEWARE: Baby seagulls learning to fly getting run over on Monterey Peninsula
MONTEREY PENINSULA, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s baby seagull season and SPCA Monterey County is warning drivers to be more aware. The animal…
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Emily Hickok promoted to Chief Deputy District Attorney for Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that Emily Hickok has been promoted…
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Two-alarm structure overnight fire in Ben Lomond injures one, damages three vehicles
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Ben Lomond Volunteer Fire Department said they responded to a 2nd alarm structure fire on Tuesday night. At 9:48…
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Reported incidents of sea life harassment seen during “Otter Mania”
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- As the search for otter 841 continues there are growing concerns about the harassment of marine life in those waters.…
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Hartnell Community College finds itself below statewide average for transfers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – CalMatters says California wants more students from community colleges to transfer to four-year schools. Numbers from…
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Pacific Grove “Summer Lights” returns for three days of fun events at Lovers Point
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Pacific Grove will start the “Summer Lights” Wednesday. The Youth Ambassadors of Pacific Grove hosted…
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Flock cameras help catch alleged DUI and hit-and-run driver in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said its new license plate readers have again helped them solve a case. This time for a DUI hit-and-run…
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A list of Central Coast school start dates
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- School may still be out for summer but most school districts will be heading back to the classroom in August. We…
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Singer Sinead O’Connor dead at 56, Irish media reports
Singer Sinead O’Connor has died, the Irish Times reported Wednesday. She was 56 years old. O’Connor, born in Dublin, became an…
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Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax crimes on Wednesday
Hunter Biden, here in Washington, DC, on July 4, is set to plead guilty Wednesday to two federal misdemeanors for not paying taxes on time Updated:…
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Hunter Biden plea deal on tax charges falls through after judge expresses concern about agreement
Credit: Gripas Yuri / ZUMA / MGN BY CLAUDIA LAUER, RANDALL CHASE AND COLLEEN LONGUpdated 8:54 AM PDT, July 26, 2023Share…
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Actor Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges of sexual assault
Actor Kevin Spacey outside London’s Southwark Crown Court on July 25. London (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has been cleared of all…
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Salinas rape suspect from 2009 identified and arrested using DNA testing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police announced Tuesday that a rape suspect from a 2009 case was identified as a man arrested for a felony back…
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Monterey County Fair looking for volunteers
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Fair and Event Center is looking volunteers to help out during the 2023 Monterey County Fair. The…
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Cannabis values in 2022 drop by more than half of previous year in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The ag industry in Monterey County continues to recover from the pandemic. While the 2022 crop report shows some areas of…
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Monterey County Board of Supervisors discuss Pajaro long-term recovery plan
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro community is transitioning from a short-term response to long-term recovery. On Tuesday, the Monterey County…
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Soledad native, Vanessa Aguilar, getting international soccer recognition
SOLEDAD, Calif., (KION-TV) – Women’s soccer is gaining more strength and popularity in recent years, FIFA revealed in the latest report prior…
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Cakes4kids delivers its 1,000 cake for underserved children in Monterey County
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Cakes4Kids is spreading smiles to underserved kids and frosting to cakes in Monterey County. On Tuesday, the non-profit…
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Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide will be closed for next two Fridays
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION-TV)- Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide will be closed in both directions for the next two Fridays due to utility work. The closure…
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Mobile Consulate of Mexico to visit Watsonville on Saturday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Mobile Consulate of Mexico will be in Watsonville on Saturday to offer their services to anyone who needs them.…
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Carr Lake Project targeting November groundbreaking, city looking for names for the park
SALINAS, Calif- (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON JULY 25, 2023 AT 11:53 AM- The City of Salinas and Big Sur Land Trust is looking for a name for a planned park…
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Motorcyclist leads CHP on early morning chase on Highway 68
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)—The CHP is searching for a motorcycle rider that led officers on a chase early Tuesday morning. The CHP said the…
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Bronny James, son of LeBron James, suffers cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice
Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, looks on during the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit on April 8, at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon.…
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Boulder Creek man killed in Santa Cruz Mountains crash near Redwood Grove
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON JULY 24, 2023 AT 8:00 AM- Santa Cruz CHP has released more information about the deadly crash near…
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California Salinas Rodeo reports a 7.5 percent increase in attendance and local organizations will benefit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With the 2023 California Salinas Rodeo now in the books, organizers reported a 7.5% increase in attendance this year…
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‘Keep Families Close’ bill passes California legislature
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- A bill proposed by California Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom…
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Sea Lions return to the Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf
MONTEREY, CA. (KION-TV): A popular attraction is now back on the Monterey old fisherman’s wharf. We’re talking about sea…
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Community members shocked by highway shooting spree in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE JULY 24 6:00 P.M.- A Culver City man was arrested on Sunday afternoon on attempted murder charges after…
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CAL FIRE BEU responding to a vegetation fire on Pini Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU confirmed that they are responding to a vegetation fire on Pini Road just outside of Las Lomas area.…
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Monterey Police: Body of missing Monterey man found
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police confirm the body of a missing Monterey man was found after initially being reported missing in late July.…
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