Emergency repairs scheduled for River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales in August
SOLEDAD. Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County said there will be a full closure of River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales for construction. The…
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Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan
By Kylie Atwood, Evan Perez and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Updated 2:31 PM ET, Wed July 27, 2022 Washington (CNN) – After months of…
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Ticket worth $2.9 million sold in San Bernardino County
BAKER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Mega Millions Jackpot reaching over $1 billion Wednesday was not the only good piece of news for one lucky person. One…
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Monterey County blood drives to help with critical blood shortage
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Vitalant will be hosting blood drives in Monterey County to help with critical blood shortages. Vitalant says…
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Monterey County middle school wrestling champ recognized with “Ayden Schlotthauer Day”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE: July 26, 2022, at 3:47 p.m.- One Marina middle schooler was recognized by Monterey County for his hard work in…
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Monterey Regional Fire District name new Fire Chief
The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District announced that Interim Fire Chief David J. Sargenti will be named their permanent chief…
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Gilroy Police arrest four in realtion to two separate July stabbings
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police said they arrested four suspects concerning two stabbings in city limits during July. The stabbings occurred…
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MPUSD getting ready for back-to-school with latest COVID protocols and later start times
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey’s new school year starts next week. Teachers and staff at the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are…
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7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines
(CNN)A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck in northern Luzon,…
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Greenfield hit-and-run victim dies, suspect still on the run from police
Greenfield Police are looking for the suspect involved in a hit-and-run collision Friday that left a pedestrian badly…
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Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning
NEW YORK (AP) — Long dreamed about and in development for longer than the big league career of the man it honors, the Jackie Robinson Museum opened…
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Morgan Hill man sentenced to 17 years for coercion of Filipino minors for online sex acts
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Morgan Hill man was sentenced Monday to 210 months in federal prison for trying to produce child porn, attempted…
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Tony Dow’s management team removes statement star has died
By Scottie Andrew After sharing a statement on his verified Facebook account Tuesday morning that Tony Dow, an actor and director best known for his…
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Over three tons of marijuana eradicated by Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit
Unlicensed cannabis operators in Monterey County have been getting shut down by the Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit.…
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Man born in Carmel made Chief of Naval Air Training
In a Change of Command Ceremony held in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 19, a Central Coast man was made Chief of Naval Training.…
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112th California Rodeo Salinas Championship Sunday tops 2021 attendance by 19.6%
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas is officially done for the year and ended with their Championship Sunday. The Crown Royal Day…
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Man found dead inside burned tent at Santa Cruz Park
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said a man was found dead in a tent that caught fire on the riverbed at San Lorenzo…
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Motorcyclist killed in Alba Road crash near Brookdale, Ben Lomond identified
The CHP is investigating a deadly crash along Alba Road west of Ben Lomond and…
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‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
By LINDSEY BAHR Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and the NYPD…
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SBSO: Man shot in overnight Aromas trailer park shooting
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito Sheriff’s Office said they are investing a shooting at the Monterey RV Park in Aromas that happened Sunday…
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PG&E: Power restored to majority of people who lost power overnight
About 2,000 people are without power Monday morning in the Santa Cruz…
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23-year-old in serious condition after overnight shooting in downtown Salinas
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Salinas that left a 23-year-old man in serious condition early Saturday…
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Forward progress stopped after vegetation fire erupts in Morgan Hill
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Forward progress has been stopped after the Pratt fire burned 1/2 acre, according to Cal Fire. Multiple…
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The California Rodeo Salinas returns with horse parade and bull riding glory
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Rodeo is alive and well this weekend after kicking off Thursday afternoon at the Salinas Sports Complex. Barrel…
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Watsonville Police release bodycam video of controversial arrest
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have released the bodycam video for an arrest they made Tuesday night on the 400 block of Chappell…
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Greenfield Police investigating vehicle versus pedestrian on Elm Avenue
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian accident that happened Friday. The crash…
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Salinas Police looking for missing teen believed to be with older man
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– UPDATE July 22, 2022, at 4:34 p.m.- The Salinas Police Department said it’s looking for a missing teen, who previously…
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Watsonville second-grader selected for Global Invention Convention
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)– A Pajaro Valley Unified School District 2nd grader will be one of five California students representing the state at…
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Jury finds Steve Bannon guilty of contempt for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Originally Published: 22 JUL 22 14:51 ET Updated: 22 JUL 22 15:02 ET By Tierney Sneed, Katelyn Polantz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A federal…
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Soledad Police arrest alleged bar fight shooter
SOLEDAD, CALIF. (KION TV)- Soledad Police arrested 25-year-old Paul Olivas Jr after he shot one round in the air outside the Watering Trough Bar on…
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Businesses hit hard by power outage across Monterey Peninsula
Many businesses in the Monterey Peninsula had to close up shop or offer modified services as a result of a large outage affecting more than 21,000…
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City of Santa Cruz aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through food scrap program
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The City of Santa Cruz is launching a new program that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by properly disposing of…
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California to allow cryptocurrency campaign donations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Candidates for state and local offices in California will soon be able to accept cryptocurrency campaign donations. The…
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Monterey County to hold in-person job fair
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) If you’re looking for a new job or career, county employers are looking to fill open positions. The Monterey County…
Continue ReadingNew York adult diagnosed with polio, first US case in nearly a decade
Originally Published: 21 JUL 22 16:14 ETBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A person from Rockland County, New York, has been diagnosed with polio, the…
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Power restored to 19,500 customers on Monterey Peninsula after damaged equipment found at substation
Thousands of people on the Central Coast are waking up without power this morning.…
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San Jose Earthquakes help bring back Salinas Chevron Soccer Academy for ages under 18
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Chevron U.S.A. Inc., with Alianza de Futbol and the San Jose Earthquakes, is bringing the Chevron Soccer Academy back to…
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Beloved monarch butterflies now listed as endangered
WASHINGTON (AP) — The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the…
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Seaside Police investigating possible drive-by shooting at Noche Buena Street and San Pablo Avenue
Seaside Police have a portion of the Food Corner Market taped up along Noche Buena and San Pablo after a shooting Wednesday…
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Monterey secures $1 million for urban diversion and water supply project at Lake El Estero
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey said they received $1 million from the state for an urban diversion and water supply project within…
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Greenfield child porn investigation leads to illegal fireworks, marijuana and ghost gun arrest
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said a man appeared in court Wednesday on charges related to illegal possession of firearms,…
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UC Santa Cruz graduate students hope to teach 32 Monterey Bay classrooms about elephant seals
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A group of UC Santa Cruz graduate students hopes to get donations to teach 32 Monterey Bay classrooms of K-12 students…
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CHP: Semi-truck hits overpass in Berkeley, overcrossing safe to travel
BERKELEY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE July 20, 2022, at 4:21 p.m.–Caltrans says the overcrossing at the Gilman interchange is safe to travel after a…
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CHP: Salinas man arrested in Watsonville for DUI, evading police over multiple counties and crashing into CHP car
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said they arrested a man Tuesday night after receiving over 20 calls throughout the day over…
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Two vehicles hit and kill 27-year-old man in north Salinas, one vehicle leaves the scene
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are investigating a deadly vehicle versus pedestrian crash on East Laurel Drive near Bolero…
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Hollister Police looking for assault and robbery suspects
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they are searching for two people allegedly involved in a robbery and assault in downtown…
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Santa Cruz County asks PG&E for more transparency after surge of recent EPSS outages
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County released a statement Tuesday urging PG&E to fine-tune their Enhanced Powerline Safety…
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Two more suspects arrested in connection to 2021 Maryal Drive double-homicide investigation
Salinas Police are at the scene of what they’re calling a homicide off East Bernal and Maryal…
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Volkswagen Cruise Show returning to Downtown Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, CA (KION-TV)- Over 130 vintage Volkswagen cars will line up along Lighthouse Avenue for the Pacific Grove Treffen 23 VW Cruise Show…
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Traffic backed up along Highway 101 near King City for trailer caught in wires
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said traffic is backed up along Highway 101 near Broadway after a trailer got caught on the wires on Salinas…
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