Seaside man arrested on multiple charges related to domestic violence incident
A Seaside man has been arrested on several charges in connection to a domestic violence incident and items found during a…
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PVUSD Trustee responds to recall petition
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Georgia Acosta is responding to those calling for her to be…
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A local visually impaired and deaf student is awarded a college scholarship
A local student, Giovanni Rocco Romeo, is being awarded and recognized for his academic achievements with a college scholarship from Salinas Circle…
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CDPH: Fully vaccinated Californians do not need COVID screening, testing in non-healthcare workplaces
The California Department of Public Health updated its COVID-19 testing guidance Monday.…
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Vehicle crashes into PG public works building, killing driver early Saturday
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after their car crashed into a Pacific Grove public works building early Saturday…
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Supreme Court: People with Temporary Protective Status not eligible for permanent residency
The Supreme Court rules that people who entered the country illegally and now have Temporary Protective Status are not eligible to apply for…
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Body of boy found outside Las Vegas identified as San Jose resident
Police in Las Vegas have identified a boy found dead outside the city as a 7-year-old from San Jose, California, according to the CBS affiliate in…
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Crews respond to fire in Big Basin area
Cal Fire CZU said its crews are working to gain access to a fire burning in the Big Basin…
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Two men accused of leaving scene of suspected DUI crash in Monterey arrested
Two men have been arrested following a suspected DUI crash Sunday…
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Southbound Highway 101 near Bradley reopens after overturned big rig blocks highway
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE: An overturned big rig has been cleared from Highway 101 near Bradley and Highway 101 is back open after being…
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Santa Cruz County launches dashboard showing vaccination progress
Santa Cruz County Public Health announced Monday that it has launched a dashboard showing COVID-19 vaccination progress at the local…
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Three of four militia group members allegedly linked to Carrillo investigation no longer in custody
A federal grand jury indicted four men on charges related to trying to destroy records related to the investigation into Steven Carrillo’s alleged…
Continue ReadingApple previews new macOS with a familiar name
Apple unveiled several changes at its WWDC 2021 event, and the company previewed its macOS Monterey, the newest version of its desktop operating…
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Police: Man arrested for breaking into Marina home while resident was inside
A Seaside man was arrested in Marina after he allegedly broke into a home while the resident was inside, according to Marina…
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Man accused of robbing victim with metal pipe in Salinas
Salinas police say a man was arrested on suspicion of robbery…
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Kayaker heading to Hawaii rescued off coast of Santa Cruz
A kayaker was rescued about 70 miles west of Santa Cruz Sunday morning during a solo voyage from Sausalito to Honolulu, according to the Coast…
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Federal judge overturns California’s state ban on assault weapons
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez declared the ban on assault weapons in California to be unconstitutional and decided to over overturn the…
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Santa Cruz County law enforcement remember Sgt. Gutzwiller one year after ambush attack
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The shooting ambush death of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller in Ben Lomond rocked the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office…
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Lummi Nation’s traveling totem pole makes a stop in Gilroy
The House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation are transporting a totem pole from Washington state to Washington D.C. and the Smithsonian.…
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Health officials discuss vaccination progress on the Central Coast
Health experts are discussing a progress check on vaccinations and the percentage of those eligible who have received at…
Continue ReadingKION celebrates Aaron Groff’s last day
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) KION looks back at Aaron Groff’s time here at the station. We will miss you Aaron! Thank you! it was an honor best…
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Local residents excited about outdoor dining extension
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of residents and visitors came out in Monterey on Friday to celebrate the start of the weekend, with restrictions…
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Federal judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP and KION-TV) A federal judge has overturned California’s three-decade-old ban on assault weapons, ruling that it violates…
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Newsom holds drawing to announce first winners of vaccine giveaway
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Sacramento Friday to draw the first 15 winners who will receive…
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Group of motorcyclists visits Santa Cruz County to honor Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller
A group of motorcyclists is traveling across the country to visit cities and law enforcement agencies to honor officers who lost…
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Non-profit finds solutions to Monterey County’s water quality problems
We spoke to residents in the area that at one point had almost 500 milligrams above the legal standard in California of nitrate per liter of water.…
Continue Reading California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for raping stranger, causing ‘significant’ injuries
Salinas resident Isaac Garcia has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty forcible rape with special allegations…
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Man arrested on gun charges after report of fight in Monterey
Monterey police said a 21-year-old man was arrested on several gun charges after officers responded to a report of a…
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New affordable housing opens in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz community welcomed a new affordable housing complex this past week.…
Continue ReadingCalifornians can soon go maskless at work — if every worker in a room is fully vaccinated, safety board says
California workers will no longer be required to wear face masks in the workplace, as long as all employees in a single room are fully vaccinated…
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Suspected DUI driver arrested in Sand City after reportedly hitting charging station
Sand City police say a driver suspected of DUI was arrested this week after officers responded to a report of a possible…
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Sea otter found dead in illegal fishing trap in Moss Landing
A southern sea otter was found dead in an illegal fishing trap on Zmudowski State Beach in Moss Landing, and now state and…
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SPCA holds ‘Pick Your Price’ adoption event for certain exotic pets
The SPCA Monterey County is holding a “Pick Your Price” adoption event for several animals considered exotic…
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Monterey Police search for missing therapy dog
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey Police need the communities help locating a family’s missing therapy dog. The dog goes by the name of “Cress” and…
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Suspect in burglary at Santa Cruz school arrested
Santa Cruz police have arrested a man suspected of stealing several items from a Santa Cruz…
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Vaccinations stay steady as the first round of big cash prizes gets closer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom calls it a “cash slash lottery,” one for the history books in…
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Small fires off Highway 17 near Scotts Valley
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) Three small fires are burning off the northbound side of Highway 17 near Scotts Valley Thursday night, according…
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Annual Summer Lunch program kicks off in Santa Cruz County
Kids in Santa Cruz County can now get free lunch this…
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California essential workers seek support through American Rescue funds
Essential workers across California are seeking recognition with American Rescue funds for their hard work during the pandemic.…
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California Senate rejects workers compensation proposal
The California Senate on Thursday rejected a bill aimed at making it easier for health care employees to have hospitals pay their medical…
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Rock reportedly thrown through window of Monterey Republican Headquarters office
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Members of the Republican Party in Monterey report that a rock was thrown through the window of the headquarters office.…
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California to allow sale of to-go cocktails through 2021
There’s one pandemic change that Californians are sure to toast: The to-go…
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Pacific Grove High alum and artist creates colorful graduation gift
The Pacific Grove High School class of 2021 will have a colorful background for their graduation ceremony this year, thanks to a talented alum.…
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Caltrans: Lane of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz blocked due to crash
Caltrans reports that a lane of Highway 1 in the Santa Cruz area is blocked following a…
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Two Pacific Grove residents awarded for helping to fight fire, alerting neighbors
The Pacific Grove Police Department and Monterey Fire have awarded the Public Service Award to two Pacific Grove residents…
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Salinas welcomes back Food & Wine Festival following COVID hiatus
Among the many events returning following a year of COVID-related cancellations is the Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival.…
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Santa Cruz libraries host ‘Snapshot Stories’ event to share memories, photos of Black communities
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries are hosting a photo scanning event to share memories and photos of Black communities in honor of…
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Even vaccinated California workers may have to keep masks on
California is set to fully reopen in less than two weeks and do away with virtually all mask and social distancing requirements…
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Santa Cruz County partners with landlords to help fight homelessness in a new program
Santa Cruz County, along with other organizations, is launching Rehousing Wave to support temporarily sheltered individuals and families to get…
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