Murphy Road closed as county awaits weekend rain
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE ON DEC. 30 AT 10:39 AM: Murphy Road has been closed again as a preventive safety measure announced Monterey…
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California will eliminate pink tax at start of 2023
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- One of the California laws that will go into effect in the coming year will eliminate the pink tax. The pink tax is the…
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A suspect is in custody in connection with the investigation into the killings of four University of Idaho students, sources say
A suspect was taken into custody in connection with the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students, two federal law…
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Three teens contacted during Greenfield traffic stop, ghost gun and illegal marijuana found
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they arrested one teen and cited two other teens during a traffic stop in Greenfield Wednesday…
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Hollister Fire and Police compete to raise money for Community Food Bank of San Benito
A battle of the badges between the Hollister Police and Fire Departments. And who doesn’t enjoy a little friendly competition for a good cause? …
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Deputies: South Monterey County man being held on $25 million bail for molesting teen
LOCKWOOD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man in his home on Lockwood-Jolon Road Wednesday for alleged…
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Woman arrested for DUI and vehicular manslaughter in late night Salinas crash
Salinas Police are investigating what they described as a “serious crash” where at least one person died Wednesday…
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Biden signs $1.7 trillion bill funding government operations
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press KINGSHILL, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion spending bill…
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Both lanes of Northbound Highway 101 near Chualar reopened after earlier flooding
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE ON DEC. 29, 2022 AT 4:12 PM: Caltrans said that both lanes of Northbound Highway 101 in Chualar have been reopened.…
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Four guns confiscated in Seaside in a week
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police had an eventful week that resulted in ammunition and guns being taken off the street. On Dec. 17, Officers…
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Flood Watch issued for Central Coast to New Year’s Eve night
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Northern and Central California for Friday night through…
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Salinas Road closed due to mudslides in the area
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) CHP Hollister Gilroy confirmed on Thursday morning that Salinas Road is closed due to multiple mudslides in the…
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Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
By TALES AZZONI and MAURICIO SAVARESE SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the…
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Caltrans clears rockslide on Highway 1 south of Paul’s Slide
MONTEREY COUNT, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said they cleared a rockslide Thursday morning on Highway 1. The rocks were south of the Paul’s Slide…
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Salinas firefighters rescue puppy in storm drain
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Christmas day miracle occurred in Salinas when the Salinas City Firefighters Association rescued a puppy. The little guy…
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California closing out the year with heavy rain, Sierra snow
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A new series of storms began dropping more rain on California Thursday, raising concerns that the already drenched northern…
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Sesame will join the major food allergens list on January 1, FDA says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Starting January 1, sesame will join the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug…
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I-70 reopens in Colorado after 9-hour closure that stranded drivers as heavy snow and rain inundate Western and Central US
By Rob Shackelford, Elizabeth Wolfe and Monica Garrett, CNN An eastbound stretch of Interstate-70 in Colorado has reopened, the state Transportation…
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Suspect attempts to assault a Salinas officer, officer discharges firearm without injury
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An individual is now in Monterey County Jail after they tried to strike a Salinas Police officer with a walking stick.…
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Salinas Valley State Prison investigating Christmas Eve homicide
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Valley State Prison said they responded Saturday to reports of a man being attacked by his cellmate at around…
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North Salinas residents still asking for help to prevent flooding
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE DEC. 28, 2022, at 5:25 p.m.- The storm may have calmed down in Salinas for now, but it is expected to pick up the…
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New CHP laws that go into effect in 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV): California Highway Patrol wants the public to know about new traffic safety laws that were passed this year and signed…
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Santa Cruz County electrification ordinance goes into effect on Sunday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Santa Cruz County will start requiring new residential construction in urban and unincorporated areas to be…
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Seaside Police Chief Nick Borges speaks on 2023 law allowing immigrants to become officers
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police Chief Nick Borges is preparing his department for the new year. The new year brings new laws and some old…
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Dog taken from gas station in Kern County. Do you know these two?
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A family is searching for their dog taken from a gas station in Kern County. Iris is a one-year-old female…
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Man killed in Christmas eve crash in Hollister identified
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A family has helped identify a 25-year-old man from North Hollywood that died in a crash on Christmas eve on Highway 152…
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Former Pope Benedict is ‘very sick’, Pope Francis says
By Delia Gallagher and Rob Picheta, CNN Pope Francis has said that his predecessor Pope Benedict, the 95-year-old former pontiff who resigned from…
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Seaside Police offering $50 gift card for information on illegal fireworks sales
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Seaside Police Department has taken another step in its fight against illegal fireworks in city limits. Seaside Police…
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Low tides reveal million-year-old fossils in Santa Cruz County
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over the weekend, the “King Tides” uncovered a wonderful geological find on Capitola Beach. San Jose University professor…
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Watsonville Police Captain Anthony Magdayao retires after nearly 30 years of service
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TTV)- After nearly 30 years of keeping the streets of Watsonville safe, Cpt. Anthony Magdayao suited up for the last time…
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As Southwest Airlines continues to sort out its mess, Buttigieg is steamed
By Forrest Brown, Gregory Wallace and Karla Cripps, CNN As beleaguered Southwest Airlines continues to sort out stranded passengers, uncollected…
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With more storms on the way, thousands on the West Coast have no power after strong winds, heavy rain and snow push through
By Mike Saenz, Elizabeth Wolfe and Rob Shackelford, CNN A strong storm system bringing heavy rain, mountain snow and hurricane-force wind gusts to…
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State and county workers dig channel at Carmel River lagoon to help flooding in Monterey County
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- In a combined effort from county and state workers to prevent more flood damages after Monterey County got hit…
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House committee expected to release Trump’s taxes Friday
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s tax returns are expected to be released by the…
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Businesses to give half of disposable cup fees to Santa Cruz County beginning the New Year
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County wants to remind local retailers, restaurants, food trucks, convenience stores, hospitality…
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Covered California enrollment deadline coming on New Year’s Eve
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV): Covered California urges Californians to sign up for health care coverage before the Saturday deadline. Officials want…
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85% of rural land in California is now in ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
By Brandon Miller and Cheri Mossburg, CNN The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of…
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Northbound Highway 101 near Chualar down to one lane due to storm
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said drivers should expect delays near Chualar if they take northbound Highway 101. The road is down to the…
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Santa Cruz County experiencing flood-related closures
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Several viewers and city officials have advised of the current storm’s effects on people in Santa Cruz County.…
Continue Reading Tourists and law enforcement brace for storm impacts on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) Tourists and local law enforcement agencies are bracing for the rain coming to the Central Coast this week. Dina…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court says Trump-era border restriction will remain in effect while legal challenges play out
By Ariane de Vogue and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the controversial Trump-era border restriction known as Title 42…
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California sees continued numeric decline, still most populous state: census
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV)- The United States Census Bureau released its findings for population growth in the United States, and California sees a…
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Gonzales man arrested on attempted murder and sexual assault charges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that they arrested 43-year-old Jesus Uribe of Gonzales on attempted…
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Flooding reported in parts of the Central Coast as rain pours over the area in latest round of storms
Multiple reports of flooding have come in as the Central Coast deals with the latest round of…
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Weather-related outages reported as storm hits Central Coast
PG&E has already kept busy early Tuesday morning as weather-related outages are being…
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Flood watch issued for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): The National Weather Service announced a flood watch for the Monterey Peninsula starting on 6 a.m. Tuesday…
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US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home…
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Massive Southwest Airlines disruption leaves customers stranded and call centers swamped
By Forrest Brown, CNN Last week’s winter weather travel mess is lingering like a vicious hangover into this week — and the headaches have…
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Another one bites the dust, Broncos fire Nathaniel Hackett
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday with two games left in the season. Owner and CEO…
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California to flip from warm and dry to rainy and snowy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s warm and dry Christmas holiday was set to give way Monday to periods of stormy weather through the New…
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