$30 million of Funko Pop! toys will be thrown in the trash
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business Thirty million dollars worth of Funko Pop! figures — those big-headed, vinyl pop-culture dolls — will…
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All Saints Day School sixth grader wins Monterey County Spelling Bee
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County will be represented at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. this summer. Morgan…
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Rare North Pacific Right Whale sighting in Monterey Bay
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Sunday morning, a rare North Pacific Right Whale was spotted in the Monterey Bay. The sighting took place around 9:25…
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‘Scarface’ and ‘American Me’ actor visits students in Watsonville to inspire upcoming actors
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Film Festival is a way to help bring the community together and keep culture and tradition alive…
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DUI results in woman suffering major injuries in two-vehicle crash in Soquel
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz said two people were injured Friday after a two-vehicle crash at the interaction of…
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San Benito County denied receiving FEMA assistance after winter storms
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): A significant hurdle for people in San Benito County needing help after the flooding in early…
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Tentative agreement made between Salinas City Elementary School District and staff
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)-Â Salinas City Elementary District is one step closer to staffing its classrooms. A tentative agreement was made between…
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Southern California to Las Vegas bullet train one step closer to reality
By Alexa Mae Asperin LOS ANGELES – A high-speed bullet train connecting Southern California to Las Vegas is one step…
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Prunedale dispensary hit by two burglaries
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two burglaries at a Prunedale dispensary. Deputies said One Plant…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s snowfall so far this winter rivals the state’s record-setting season, officials say
By Rachel Ramirez and Brandon Miller, CNN After an incredible series of winter storms, California officials reported Friday the state’s…
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Feds looking to pay farmers to leave fields unplanted to combat Western drought
WASHINGTON — Tom Brundy, an alfalfa grower in California’s Imperial Valley, thinks farmers reliant on the shrinking Colorado River can do more to…
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Salinas man convicted for duct taping foster mother
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a 51 year-old-man has been convicted of elder abuse…
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Explosions at Hollister homeless camp prompt police response
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police arrived at the 500 block of Egret Lane for reports of an explosion. Officers found several tents nearby…
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Crisp and Kelp prepare for sophomore season
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Ahead of the new campaign, Monterey Bay F.C. hosted a media day at the Monterey Marriott. Players donned their kits for…
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The City of Seaside unveils completed fire station mural
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside City leaders met Thursday morning to unveil a freshly painted mural at the Seaside Fire Station. This 35-foot by…
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Monterey County Board of Supervisors discussing legalizing cannabis lounges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors discussed whether to legalize cannabis lounges throughout…
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CHP Santa Cruz warning drivers of black ice on roads in parts of the county
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP is warning drivers about the potential for black ice to be on the road across Santa Cruz County due to…
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Merced man wanted for sexual assault of a minor may be in Monterey County
MERCED, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police warn people to be on the lookout for a man wanted in the City of Merced for allegedly sexually assaulting…
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Monterey City Council to discuss a proposed cell tower restriction ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday night, Monterey City Council will be having a special council meeting to discuss where cell phone towers can…
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Santa Cruz officials speak on the dangers of fentanyl, after a young girl overdosed at Depot Park
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) The fentanyl crisis keeps growing in the U.S. and here on the Central…
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SVFT looking for solutions to”uptick in use of racial and homophobic slurs on campuses”
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Union High School District…dealing with controversy. During Wednesday night’s board meeting, superintendent…
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Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering his wife and son
(CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 7:08 p.m. ET] The jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has…
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Felon arrested and found with loaded gun, drugs and tear gas in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a felon with a warrant out for his arrest earlier this week.…
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Hitchcock Animal Services receives grant to support shelter pets
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hitchcock Road Animal Services has received a $233,000 grant to build resources for both shelter pets, field officers and…
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Suspect arrested in attack on food vendor outside SAP Center
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A suspect in the assault on a food vendor outside SAP Center in San Jose last month has been arrested, police said…
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Missing Watsonville teen has been found safe
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MARCH 2, 2023 AT 11:28 AM: Watsonville Police has located a missing 14-year-old girl of Watsonville who…
Continue ReadingWhite House releases ambitious cyber strategy calling for more regulation of vulnerable sectors
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The White House on Thursday released an ambitious national cybersecurity strategy that calls for new federal regulation of…
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Santa Cruz High School band to play Carnegie Hall in New York City
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz High School Cardinal Regiment has announced that they have been invited to play Carnegie Hall in New…
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Tax deadline extended to October for winter storm victims in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Internal Revenue Service has extended the tax deadline until Oct. 16 for Californians who were affected by the…
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Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers to have informational picketing at SUHSD job fair
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers will be picketing at the Salinas Union High School District job fair that is set…
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City of Santa Cruz asks for location suggestions for return of Bike Share program
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County is gearing up for the return of an electric bike share program and need the public’s help picking…
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City of Capitola reveals plans for wharf repair
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- During a city council meeting on Feb. 23, The City of Capitola released details on completing wharf repairs as a result…
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Lovers Lane closed after early morning flooding
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 1, 2023 AT 5:49 PM: CHP Hollister-Gilroy confirmed that Lovers Lane is still closed after flooding that…
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CalFresh benefits ending, raising concerns for families struggling to buy food
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The emergency allotments of CalFresh snap benefits are over. It’ll affect millions of people like Claudia Torres, who has…
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California bill could mean more mentally ill people detained
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More people in California could be detained against their will because of a mental illness…
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Neighbors express mixed feelings on West Cliff Drive project
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- People walking along West Cliff Drive will be able to see what the City of Santa Cruz is doing. Barricades have been…
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Seaside Police prepare to launch at-risk youth mentoring program
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said they are eager for community feedback as they prepare to launch a program designed to help at-risk…
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Monterey Bay F.C. partners with KION for 2023 season
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Crisp and Kelp are coming to KION TV for the 2023 season! Monterey Bay Football Club and KION have agreed to a deal to…
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Robert F. Kennedy killer Sirhan Sirhan denied parole by California board
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A California panel on Wednesday denied parole for Robert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan, saying the 78-year-old prisoner still…
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Watsonville City Council approves rezoning of Ceiba College Prep keeping the school open
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 1, 2023 AT 9:42 AM- After a lengthy meeting on Tuesday night, the Watsonville City Council voted 4-3…
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Two people shot on Garner Avenue by teen suspect in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are looking for a suspect that entered an apartment complex and shot two people on the 800 block of Garner…
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Sugar gliders found by CHP Santa Cruz after DUI crash arrest
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP Santa Cruz said they made an unusual arrest Monday after reports of a crash. CHP officers said they found a…
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Suspect in Hollister Round Table stand off incident identified by police
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office says that they arrested a man, who is possibly armed, inside the Round Table in…
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METRO’s free service for students K-12 will begin in March
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Beginning March 1, 2023, the youth of Santa Cruz County will be encouraged to start taking Santa Cruz…
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Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open for Monterey County residents
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Small Business Administration announced they would open a loan center in Salinas beginning Tuesday. This Disaster Loan…
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Missing adult woman considered at-risk in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have seen a missing woman to come forward. Joy…
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Man found killed in Pajaro River identified
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update Feb. 28, 2023, at 2:20 p.m.- Watsonville Police have confirmed the man found in Pajaro River behind River Park…
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Santa Cruz Housing Voucher Program helping hundreds stay of the streets
SANTA CRUZ, CThe Emergency Housing Voucher program is being used in the County of Santa Cruz to help provide hundreds of people with housing. Robert…
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Monterey Fire asking for public input on a community wildfire protection plan
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Fire Department is still seeking public input for a community wildfire protection plan. The plan would be for…
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Intoxicated Hollister teen arrested after shooting gun into own residence
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they arrested a teen Sunday afternoon after reports of gunshots in a Hollister neighborhood. They…
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