California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state…
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5 years after the Parkland school massacre claimed 17 lives, here’s what has changed (and what hasn’t)
By Holly Yan, CNN The massacre that ripped apart 17 families in Parkland, Florida, five years ago on Valentine’s Day ignited a wave of…
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Watsonville man faces 8 years in prison for child molestation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monday in court a 50-year-old man was found guilty of molesting a girl under 14 years of age, said Monterey County…
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UC Santa Cruz Police looking for suspect who raped student
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) UC Santa Cruz Police said they are searching for a man who allegedly raped a student during a party Friday night. The…
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Farmers and farmworkers forced off farmland for weeks after storms flooded crops
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) – January rains have hit Monterey County farmers hard. This is causing millionaire losses to the farmers in the fields, but…
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Local hotels feel economic benefit from AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am may have finished a couple of weeks ago, but the economic impacts are being felt on…
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Metallic balloons caused 35 outages to 19,000 customers warns PG&E ahead of Valentine’s Day
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you plan on giving your loved ones a gift that hangs as high as your love, maybe consider the sparks that will…
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Soledad Grocery Outlet to open in March
For the city of Soledad, which is a quaint, growing city, people there know the struggles of needing better access to…
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Armed robbery suspect wanted in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they responded Sunday morning for reports of an armed robbery in the area of Gateway Drive at San…
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Monterey Bay FC to host open tryouts
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Bay Football Club announced that they will be holding open tryouts at the end of Feb. The club will host 11 v 11…
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Toddler’s death prompts new warning for a popular baby stroller
(CNN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission reiterated its warning about the hazards of some popular Baby Trend-brand strollers and…
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How to watch the Super Bowl live: Start time, channels and other things to know
(CNN) — The stage is finally set for the United States’ biggest sporting event: the Super Bowl. The 2022 NFL season will culminate on Sunday…
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Watch 122 rescue dogs face off in this year’s Puppy Bowl
(CNN) — Just hours before the Chiefs take the Eagles in this year’s Super Bowl, dozens of adoptable pets will face off in their own high-stakes…
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Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
(CNN) — More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday, as hopes of…
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Granite Bay, CA, father-daughter duo shed light on Asian American health issues
GRANITE BAY, California (KOVR) — Asian American Pacific Islander leaders from all fields headed to Los Angeles this weekend for UCLA’s AAPI Policy…
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Tom Cruise parachuting into the Super Bowl? You can bet on it
(CNN) — Nearly every year more people watch the Super Bowl than any other event and many like to watch with some skin in the game.…
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Inaugural Broadway Walk of Fame class honored with special ceremony in Seaside
The City of Seaside is looking to honor its residents who have made a positive impact on the community with a special ceremony on Broadway…
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Fox’s Super Bowl pregame planning is a year-long effort
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Even while watching last year’s Super Bowl, Bill Richards was planning how this year’s…
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King City Police arrest apartment burglary suspect
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man was arrested in connection with a home burglary on the 300 block of South Vanderhurst Avenue Thursday night.…
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Man arrested after bomb squad called to Marina for vandalism and find explosive device
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said a man was arrested Friday after the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad had to be called into…
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Suspect in Sunnyhills Drive and Herman Court deadly shooting arrested
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Feb. 10, 2023, at 6:32 p.m.- Watsonville Police said a suspect has been arrested for a murder that occurred on the 200…
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Man suspected of killing girlfriend in Watsonville to go to trial
The most recent findings in the Watsonville homicide investigation have found that the murder of 32 year old Robin Kern was far from the suspect’s…
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Jewelry thieves targeting elderly in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Police said there have been several instances reported of thieves targeting elderly people in Marina in the past few weeks…
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Gary Payton II failed physical may cut Warriors reunion short
UPDATE: Feb. 10, 2023, at 4:26 p.m.- A failed physical has put the Warriors trade for Gary Payton II in jeopardy reports multiple NBA insiders. Just…
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Judge could bar comments to press after California shooting
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A judge on Friday barred attorneys from talking to the press about the criminal case of a farmworker accused of killing…
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Meth and fentanyl pills found after police arrest shoplifter in Sand City
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Sand City Police said they arrested a shoplifter who had $800 worth of merchandise at Target. Police said the person had…
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Food Bank of Monterey County giving out fresh fruits and vegetables at Dads Read event
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV): The Food Bank of Monterey County will be giving out fresh fruits and vegetables at a Dads Read event at the Marina Library…
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Biden ordered US military to ‘down’ a ‘high-altitude object’ over Alaska, White House says
Originally Published: 10 FEB 23 14:39 ETUpdated: 10 FEB 23 14:49 ETBy Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The White House announced…
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Full closure of Highway 9 will last until March
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans has announced the full closure of Highway 9 between lower Glen Arbor Road and Holiday Lane. The closure…
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Woman pushing wheelchair killed in San Jose hit-and-run
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A woman pushing a wheelchair was killed Friday morning in San Jose in the third fatal hit-and-run this week. The empty…
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Santa Cruz and Greenfield to receive nearly $35 million of $825 million for affordable housing
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that more than $825.5 million would be given to around 58 communities in…
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Valentine’s Day Strawberry Impact
Valentine’s Day is almost here and strawberries are a big staple. The atmospheric rivers and flooding damaged a lot of strawberry crops on the…
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Salinas couple arrested after high-speed chase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said a man and woman were arrested after a chase ensued in the streets of Salinas. Alexis Villafuerte, 23,…
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Greenfield Police need help locating missing woman
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said a family has reported a woman missing and she was last seen Wednesday night. Joanna Vargas is…
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Thief stole over $10,000 in jewelry from Salinas mall
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police need assistance locating a man who allegedly stole jewelry from a Salinas mall. Police said over $10,000…
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Driver pleads not guilty to attempted murder in cliff plunge
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A Tesla driver accused of trying to kill his wife and two young children by driving off a Northern California cliff…
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Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquake surpasses 20,000
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is now at least 20,451, according to authorities. In Turkey, the death toll…
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Black students are less likely to attain college degrees because of discrimination and external responsibilities, study finds
By Jalen Brown, CNN Black college students have lower six-year completion rates for any type of degree or certificate program than any other racial…
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Biden administration considers deporting non-Mexican migrants to Mexico
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration is considering deporting non-Mexican migrants to Mexico in an unprecedented step to stem the flow…
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King City man arrested after gun parts found under bedridden minor with cerebral palsy
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police along with Greenfield Detectives, King City Detectives, Homeland Security Investigations, and the SMCTF…
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Food benefits available for Monterey County residents impacted by recent storms
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County Department of Social Services announced on Wednesday afternoon that residents and families who…
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Early Learning Program site holds groundbreaking in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Office of Education held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new early learning program center on…
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Monterey City Council ends passenger services for cruise ships
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON FEB. 8, 2023 AT 10:40 AM: On Monday night, the Monterey City Council voted 3-2 in favor of ending…
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The Central Coast rallies to help Turkey, Syria earthquake victims
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): The deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake has killed over 12,000 people in southeast Turkey and Syria, and it has left people…
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California proposal would reinstate prisoners’ voting rights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions…
Continue ReadingSister shields sibling from dust during 36-hour wait for help after quake
Originally Published: 07 FEB 23 23:55 ETUpdated: 08 FEB 23 20:40 ETBy Raja Razek and Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — Two…
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Disney announces Toy Story 5, Frozen 3 and Zootopia 2
(KION-TV)- Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Wednesday that sequels are being made for Frozen 2, Toy Story 4 and Zootopia. During Disney’s Quarter 1…
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El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to federal charges after killing 23 people
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at…
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Child credit reductions expected on 2022 tax returns
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces that some child credits will change during tax returns for the 2022 tax…
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Los Angeles murder suspect arrested in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a murder suspect in their Hollister home on Friday. The…
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