Salinas Finance Commitee discuss the future of the Chinatown Navigation Center this week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Discussions are continuing in Salinas this week over whether the city has enough funding to keep the Chinatown…
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Yolo County declares local health emergency after deadly Esparto fireworks explosion
By Cecilio Padilla ESPARTO, Calif. (KOVR) – Officials have declared a local health emergency after the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven…
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Santa Cruz could reopen the end of the Wharf by 2026
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Santa Cruz will discuss plans to reopen the end of the wharf that has been closed since high swells in…
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Gifford Fire along Highway 166 grows to over 119,000 acres; Evacuation Orders & Warnings in Effect
By Caleb Nguyen, Alissa Orozco, Andrew Gillies, Dave Alley SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, Calif. (KEYT) – The Gifford Fire has…
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Community mourns 4-year-old killed in Burlingame car accident
By Zack Sos BURLINGAME, Calif. (KTVU) – Family and friends are mourning a four-year-old boy who was killed by a 19-year-old driver in Burlingame,…
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Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of local police in crime crackdown
By Kaia Hubbard Washington — President Trump said Monday that he is deploying members of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the…
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At least 1 killed, dozens injured and at least 2 missing after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton plant
By Garrett Behanna Click here for updates on this story CLAIRTON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) –At least one person has died, and two people remain…
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Alianza de Fútbol gives youth the opportunity to showcase their talent
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Soccer Complex is attracting a national tournament for the first time. The venue is welcoming the Alianza…
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Congressman Jimmy Panetta to meet with the City of Scotts Valley for new town center
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Following the $1 million in federal funding awarded to Scotts Valley’s new town center, Congressman Jimmy Panetta…
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New traffic project to help congestion near Toro Park Elementary
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cut-through traffic near Toro Park Elementary has become a safety hazard, according to officials, and now…
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Multiple highways in Monterey County starting construction; expect delays
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers in Monterey County can expect delays due to multiple lane closures on highways 1, 101, 68 and 183…
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Police make multiple arrests in compliance checks over the weekend
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A multi-agency compliance response carried out by Seaside Fire and Police detectives, parole agents as well as CAL FIRE…
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Panoche Fire burns 423 acres in San Benito County; two civilians injured and 65% containment
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) – A vegetation fire is burning in San Benito County off of Panoche Road, with 423 acres. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the…
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Monterey Car Week kicks off with a revved up attendance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Classic cars revving their engines and on display in Monterey as Car Week officially kicked off Friday. Thousands of…
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King City swears in new captain Tuesday
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City is inviting the community to the city council chambers next week for the official swearing in of Captain…
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Monterey man arrested for invasion of privacy, sexual battery
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey Police have announced the arrest of a man for invasion of privacy and sexual battery after he was caught trying…
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Person killed in Wednesday evening crash in Morgan Hill Police
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV) – Morgan Hill Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a car Wednesday. Police say it happened…
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Shooter dead and police officer injured after incident on Emory University campus
There was a single shooter involved who is now dead, Atlanta Police Department said on X. “There is no ongoing threat to the Emory Campus or…
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Repair work begins on the Porter Vallejo Mansion in Pajaro
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) – Work is beginning on the Porter Vallejo Mansion, which houses the Pajaro Library. Scaffolding has gone up to begin the…
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At-risk man from Salinas reported missing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is looking for an at-risk man from Salinas who has not been seen since July 28. According…
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Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97
Originally Published: 08 AUG 25 15:23 ET Updated: 08 AUG 25 16:12 ET By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Famed NASA astronaut Jim…
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Victim identified in July shooting near Cesar Chavez Park in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The victim of a deadly shooting near Ceasar Chavez Park last month has been identified. According to the Salinas Police,…
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Monterey County gears up as car week roars back into town
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Car Week is back and revving into high gear in Monterey County, expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors from around the…
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Salinas Police Warn of Local Scooter Scam
The Salinas Police Department is warning the community about an investor scam that has impacted dozens of locals. Police say that a fake company…
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Salinas Police investigating fraudulent scooter scheme
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is investigating a fraud scheme targeting the community through a fake scooter company.…
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Harbor Railroad Bridge to temporarily open to provide relief for businesses near Murray Bridge
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Some relief may be on the way for Santa Cruz businesses struggling with low foot traffic because of the ongoing…
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LAFCO report outlines possible next steps Felton Fire
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) – People living in Felton may soon face a proposal for a new tax. Local regulators are urging the Felton Fire District to…
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Tiny Village Project now under construction in Watsonville to provide shelter and support for the unhoused
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Construction is officially underway on the new Tiny Village project in Watsonville, a joint effort by Santa Cruz…
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Homelessness numbers down in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – New results from Santa Cruz show that the number of people experiencing homelessness is now at the lowest point…
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6 soldiers awarded medals for acting as gunfire erupted at Fort Stewart military base
WJCL, CNN By Dakin Andone, Ryan Young, Jason Morris, CNN Fort Stewart, Georgia (CNN) — US Army 1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold was in a conference room…
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LAGUNA SECA SEASON PASS: Alex Palou dominates Java House Grand Prix of Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – For the second straight year, Alex Palou dominated at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, going back-to-back on the iconic…
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Suspect arrested in Hollister’s 4th of July drive-by shooting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to the 4th of July drive-by shooting that took place…
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Dog found in abandonment investigation, owners say it was a ‘misunderstanding’
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – A dog at the center of a potential abandonment investigation has been found with the owners coming forward to say it…
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Diesel spill near King City caused stolen trailer, diesel fuel
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A case of stolen diesel fuel led to a diesel spill in King City early this morning. According to the California Highway…
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San Benito Sheriff’s Office, Probation Department announce new medical services
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Benito County Sheriff and Probation Department Chief announced a healthcare partner today for the…
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Santa Cruz man accused of music streaming and wire fraud charges; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man is being indicted on four counts of wire fraud stemming from alleged misrepresentations of his software company…
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Monterey County tiny home, other housing projects receive updates
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County gave an update today on several homeless housing projects around the county. The tiny village in…
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Monterey County becomes first Blue Zone county in California
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey County has become the first county within California to achieve the certified Blue Zones…
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One dead in fatal crash on Reservation Road
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A person is dead after a fatal crash near Reservation and Blanco Roads in Marina. According to the California Highway…
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Scotts Valley consider sending letter to Gov. Newsom for EPA microplastics monitoring
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Scotts Valley City Council is considering sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting the submission…
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Soledad hosts National Night Out with local law enforcement
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — August 5 is National Night Out with law enforcement agencies across the country working to strengthen ties to the people…
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5 soldiers hospitalized after shooting at Fort Stewart. A suspect has been apprehended
By Dakin Andone, Jason Morris, Sara Smart, Ryan Young, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Five US soldiers were hospitalized after a shooting at the…
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Monterey Begins Search for New City Manager
Monterey city manager Hans Uslar is set to retire on December 30th, the city taking its first steps to find his replacement on Tuesday night. The…
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Lawsuit against CDCR claims plaintiff suffered alleged abuse on the job
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A state corrections officer announced a lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and…
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National Night Out events across the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s National Night Out, an annual nightly gathering of the community and law enforcement agencies to promote…
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Storage unit fire in Salinas extinguished, no injuries reported
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – An outbuilding outside of a home caught fire earlier this afternoon in Salinas with no injuries. According to Monterey…
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‘Dip In Days’ welcome Santa Cruzians back to Harvey West Pool
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Harvey West Pool is reopening next weekend with free “Dip In Days” every weekend until Sunday, Sept. 28. The City of…
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The Redman-Hirahara House loses Historic Place status
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Redman-Hirahara House will be delisted from the National Registry of Historic Places after a 4-1 vote at the…
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Capitola plans safety enhancements at ‘dangerous’ Bay Avenue intersection
CAPITOLA, Calif.(KION) — The City of Capitola is taking steps to address ongoing safety concerns at the intersection of Bay Avenue and Capitola…
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DACA recipients struggle after changes in eligibility under Affordable Care Act
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Healthcare coverage for DACA recipients is seeing a change. Covered California is reporting that thousands of…
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