4 Democratic US House members face challengers in Massachusetts
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Four incumbent Democrats face challengers in U.S. House districts in Massachusetts. Five other Democrats are…
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Voting nationwide has been orderly though officials report some scattered issues
CNN By Eric Levenson, Tami Luhby and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — American voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose the country’s next…
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Trump is a convicted felon. Here’s why he can still vote today
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — While Florida generally makes it challenging for people in the state with felony convictions to regain their…
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Woman hit and killed by vehicle in Salinas, ramp shut down near Airport Boulevard
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle at Airport Boulevard and Roy Diaz Street in Salinas Tuesday morning, according…
Continue Reading Central Coast polling places open for voters until 8 p.m.
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) Polling places across Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, and San Benito County officially opened for voters on…
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Gonzales to host a Hometown Heroes Banner Ceremony
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Gonzales announced that they will be hosting their Hometown Heroes Banner Ceremony once again this year.…
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Some Central Fire District addresses missing Measure R on ballot, Santa Cruz County elections office says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Elections Office says around 124 addresses were missing Central Fire District of Santa…
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Limekiln State Park reopens for day use; California State Parks
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Limekiln State Park reopens to the public for day use, announced California State Parks on Monday. State Parks said that…
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Seaside considers a mandatory ordinance to spay or neuter cats and dogs
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside will be discussing an ordinance Thursday that would require all domestic cats and dogs to be spayed…
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PG&E warns of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – PG&E is warning of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS, for areas in the Santa Cruz Mountains…
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32-year-old man dead after two trucks crash Monday afternoon; CHP
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP confirmed Monday afternoon that a two-vehicle crash occurred on Monte Road, leaving the road closed and a…
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Enhanced security and law enforcement ahead of the 2024 election
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office announced Monday evening that they are taking precautions ahead of the 2024…
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California sues LA suburb for temporary ban of homeless shelters
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles suburb on Monday, alleging the city’s recent…
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Search for 4 missing boaters in California suspended after crews find 1 child dead and 1 alive
BODEGA BAY, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a massive search for four boaters who went missing in Northern California after their…
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1 dead, 5 others rescued after boat capsizes off California coast
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story REDONDO BEACH, California (KCAL, KCBS) — One person was killed and five others…
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Body discovered on Davenport beach identified; Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office
DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that they were called out around 8:20 a.m. for reports of a…
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Small plane runs out of gas, lands on Cupertino freeway
CUPERTINO, Calif. (KTVU) – Drivers on State Route 85 in Cupertino got a big surprise on Monday morning when a small plane made an emergency landing…
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Quincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Musical titan Quincy Jones, the composer and producer who added his tasteful polish to recordings by…
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Voters turn out for early voting two days before election night
With elections only two days away, voters have casted their vote early at voting centers across Monterey County to let their voices be heard. What’s…
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15-year-old cited after leading Monterey County deputies on a chase throughout the county
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old was cited after leading deputies on a chase throughout…
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One dead, four missing after boat capsizes near Bodega Bay, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says
BODEGA BAY, Calif. (KION-TV/KTVU) — The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says at least one person is dead and four others missing after their boat…
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Fentanyl bust seized enough drugs to kill quarter of California’s population, CHP says
By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A recent routine traffic stop along Interstate 5 in Northern…
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WATCH: The former Salinas Asst. city manager talks about his achievements, and the challenges ahead for the city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Jim Pia has worked for the city of Salinas for 45 years. Pia retired from his role as assistant city manager on…
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The candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2, how they plan on tackling the county’s issues
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Focusing on the the candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2. This competitive race…
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Central Coast counties describe financial frustration over pending FEMA disaster reimbursements
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – In March 2023, the Pajaro levee was breached during winter storms, causing devastation to the surrounding…
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Panther Otter Pathway program launches, allowing students who enroll at Hartnell a path to CSUMB
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB and Hartnell announced the launch of the joint Panther Otter Pathway Program. The program allows students to…
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Mask mandate returns to some Montage Health facilities beginning Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Montage Health announced they will reestablish masking requirements to protect workers, patients and visitors…
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How the unhoused can have a say in the 2024 Election
According to a CalMatters report, close to 186,000 people in California are homeless while the state deals with a housing crisis. Even though one may…
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Salinas Police respond to reports of projectile incident: Big rig damaged by possible “commercial grade firework”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they’re actively investigating a projectile incident in Salinas where a big rig was damaged by what…
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Concerns are growing over the future of the Pacific Cultural center in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Concerns are growing over the future of the pacific cultural center in Santa Cruz as school officials…
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World Series: Freddie Freeman wins MVP award after tying record with 12 RBIs for Dodgers
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los…
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Catching up with the candidates for Hollister’s Mayoral race
The race for the Hollister mayoral seat is inching closer and closer to the end. Up for re-election is Mia Casey. She’s seeking a second term after…
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BeMindful: Political anxiety and stress during the 2024 election season
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to the American Psychological Association (APA), election stress–especially in 2024–is a very real thing.…
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Unloaded firearm found at North Salinas High School, no threat to students
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Around 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday morning an unloaded firearm was found on the campus of North Salinas High School.…
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Large earthquake strikes off the Oregon coast
BANDON, Ore. (KION-TV) Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 p.m., an earthquake registering 6.0 struck off the coast of Oregon, according to the U.S.…
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Addressing mental health after the Carmel shooting
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) —Â Following the man who was shot by police in Carmel after wielding what was thought to be a firearm but what turned out…
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MST receives millions in state funding for rider improvement projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) announced Friday that they have been awarded a $1.16 million grant from the State…
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Fresh Express voluntarily recalls salad bowls over potential Listeria in chicken
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fresh Express announced Saturday that they are issuing a voluntary recall on a number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar…
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California students want careers in AI. Here’s how colleges are meeting that demand
CalMatters Nathan Lim, a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, recently spent the summer working on an artificial intelligence tool to help students…
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Percentage of ballots counted for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties so far
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — With election day approaching next week, many polls and offices across the Central Coast are receiving their 2024…
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Halloween Rain Chances
Dry and sunny skies but cool for our Tuesday. Cooler conditions will persist for the next few days, and dry weather is expected on Wednesday also. A…
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Monte Bella community signs petition to close park gates on Halloween night
Members of the Monte Bella Community Park came together and signed a petition asking for the community’s gates to be closed. Last year, a 14-year-old…
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Two people dead in a crash on Highway 25 Monday; CHP
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Hollister/Gilroy confirmed Monday that a deadly crash involving two people on Highway 25 south of Bloomfield…
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Salinas police seize a large amount of drug and weapon paraphernalia Saturday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Saturday that the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) made a large drug and weapon bust on…
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WATCH: Video shows Salinas Police cruiser crash, officer expected to survive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm to KION the officer involved in an overnight collision on Saturday is expected to survive. Newly…
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“It was the best moment of my life,” says 10-year-old Dodger fan who caught Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam
By Laurie Perez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — What he was told was just…
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49ers head into their bye on a winning note and with hopes of Christian McCaffrey’s return
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — While most of the San Francisco 49ers get the chance to rest during the bye week following a…
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Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for Warriors with left ankle injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will miss at least the next two games for the Golden State Warriors nursing an injured ankle that he hurt in a…
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Lodi man fatally stabbed during fight; police arrest 2 suspects
By Jose Fabian Click here for updates on this story LODI, California (KOVR) — Lodi police said one person was killed after a fight broke out…
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Vehicle rams Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco Union Square burglary attempt
KPIX By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — Burglars smashed a…
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