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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Justice Department publishes list of 35 “sanctuary” jurisdictions, vowing to bring more immigration lawsuits
By Kaia Hubbard Washington — The Justice Department published a list of 35 “sanctuary” jurisdictions on Tuesday, vowing to bring lawsuits…
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New data shows wildfires are increasing and causing more damage
A study from The University of Michigan has calculated that globally forest fires now burn more than twice as much tree cover each year as they did…
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State superintendent speaks to SCESD staff ahead of school-year kickoff
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Classes are soon to start, and parents, teachers, and district staff are getting ready. Salinas City Elementary School…
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Boulder Creek home deemed ‘total loss’ after Saturday evening structure fire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A home was deemed a total loss after being fully engulfed this past weekend in Boulder Creek. According to the Boulder…
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Neighbors help out Boulder Creek fire after their home was lost in a fire
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION) – A Boulder Creek couple is facing heartbreak after a fire ripped through their home on Saturday, destroying everything…
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Gilroy seeks to update smoking, vaping rules
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Gilroy might be updating its rules around smoking and vaping. The Gilyory City Council is set to discuss a…
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Workforce, affordable housing measures added to upcoming City of Santa Cruz election ballot
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Santa Cruz is adding two measures to the ballot this November that could reshape workforce and affordable…
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Jury trial begins for 2023 Watsonville deadly shooting
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The jury trial has begun in the case of a Watsonville man accused of murdering his roommate in 2023, leading to a…
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Strawberry Festival, an anchor for berry vendors
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Tonight marks the final day of the 31st annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival, the community coming together to…
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Gifford Fire along Highway 166 grows to over 65,000 acres; Evacuation Orders in effect
By Caleb Nguyen, Andrew Gillies SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, Calif. – The Gifford Fire has grown to 65,062 acres. It is near…
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How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across…
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Watsonville Strawberry Festival underway Saturday and Sunday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Watsonville Strawberry Festival is off to an early start with a concert and carnival Friday night. There’s…
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Seaside vehicle break-in suspect arrested
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – A man suspected to be behind several break-ins in Seaside has been arrested. According to Seaside Police, 34-year-old Mario…
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Salinas Coca-Cola plant to sit vacant as the company moves operations to San Jose
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Coca-Cola bottling plant shut down operations Friday after serving the Central Coast for over…
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King City police warns of scam calls impersonating Homeland Security
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City Police Department is warning the public about phone calls to some locals that claim to be from Homeland…
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San Benito neighbors regain access to clean drinking water after two year wait
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Clean drinking water has been restored to people in San Benito County, after not having access for it for two years. In…
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Stolen vehicle arrest leads to discovery of illegal firearms in Monterey County
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – A traffic stop in Santa Cruz County earlier this year has led to a massive discovery of illegal firearms,…
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Meet the locals making money from home, with nothing but a kitchen and a permit
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – You can now legally run a food business straight from your own home kitchen in Santa Cruz County, thanks to a new…
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Teen originally reported missing in Salinas found safe
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE 8/1/25 Teen originally reported missing in Salinas found safe. Salinas Police confirm he has been located. No…
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Salinas Palestine Solidarity group continues their weekly anti-Israel protests as Gaza faces growing hunger
Almost two years into the bombardment and blockade of Gaza, people in Salinas are continuing to protest each week, Showing support for the…
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Major drug bust in Seaside leads to arrest of Monterey woman
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A woman from Monterey has been arrested after a drug bust at her home. According to the Seaside Police, a combined…
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Trump funding cuts
By Liam Reilly, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced on Friday that it will wind down its operations…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office Disposes of Improvised Explosives
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced the disposal of more than a hundred improvised explosives and homemade fireworks. The investigation…
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Santa Cruz coffee shops weigh impacts of Trump tariffs
The coffee industry is already dealing with fallout from the 10% universal tariffs that went into effect earlier this year, Things could get worse…
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Residents urge for safety improvements at notorious Santa Cruz intersection
Santa Cruz, CA – Residents living near the intersection of Broadway and Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz are sounding the alarm over what they say is a…
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Gilroy Gardens releases its first community impact report
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Gilroy Gardens is releasing an annual impact report detailing the theme park’s contributions to the community for the…
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CAL FIRE launches new Burn Severity Viewer map
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE is launching a new tool that they say makes nearly a decade of wildfire impact data more accessible. …
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Road closures announced for Watsonville Strawberry Festival
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns this weekend with road closures scheduled around the area. Thursday, July…
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Monterey County to ask for continued federal funding of migrant education programs
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is asking our federal representatives to push for continued funding for…
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Santa Cruz Race the Wave brings tsunami awareness to the pavement
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The first-ever Race the Wave run/walk is ready to bring awareness of tsunami safety to the City of Santa Cruz on Sept.…
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Watsonville faces federal cuts to traffic safety study
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Watsonville is facing the loss of significant grant money. This is after funds intended for a…
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Man in attempted murder fire investigation pleads not guilty
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Watsonville man has pleaded not guilty in the attempted murder involving a mobile home fire on Thursday. According…
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Supervisor Luis Alejo submits for a future Alisal Arch project
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new arch is set to be requested by Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo for the East Salinas neighborhood of Alisal.…
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More victims come forward in alleged home-run massage sex crimes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has reported that more victims have come forward after deputies announced the…
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Looking back at the Santa Cruz Harbor’s tsunami history
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Harbor is no stranger to tsunamis of a variety of sizes. In the past, some of these large waves have…
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Point Sur celebrating its history with open house & tours
POINT SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) – California State Parks is celebrating the first Lighting of the Point Sur Lighthouse with an open house on Sunday,…
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Scotts Valley Introduces New Fire Marshal
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Scotts Valley introduced its new Fire Marshal on Wednesday. Deputy fire marshal and former firefighter…
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Santa Cruz County celebrates opening of “Whale Bridge” Hwy 1 Overcrossing
Dozens of people in the Santa Cruz area came together Wednesday for a ceremony to celebrate the whale bridge, a newly opened crossing for pedestrians…
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Grenades found in Marina destroyed by MCSO Bomb Squad
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two grenades found in Marina were destroyed by the Bomb Squad this morning. The two grenades were found near the 400 block…
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Suspect arrested for possible arson in Capitola Target fire
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A suspect was arrested after a reported arson inside of Target in Capitola Tuesday night. According to the Central Fire…
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Tsunami advisory canceled across Santa Cruz, Monterey Counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – A tsunami advisory for the state from Humboldt/Del Norte Line to Ragged Point has been canceled. According to the…
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CA State Parks advise that aircraft debris from Pacific Grove plane crash may wash ashore
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Aircraft debris may be washing ashore near Pacific Grove. According to the Pacific Grove Police Department, debris…
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Monterey County neighbors share their feelings over tsunami advisory
Mixed reactions filled Monterey County following the news of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake this week. A tsunami watch went out Tuesday night, later…
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Seaside Police in search of potential burglary suspect
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police are searching for one or multiple thieves accused of a series of burglaries. Police say work trucks are…
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Victim identified in deadly solo crash on River Road
CHAULAR, Calif. (KION-TV) – The victim in a deadly River Road crash in Chualar has been identified. According to the California Highway Patrol, the…
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Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eva McKend, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run…
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State beaches, parks reopen in Santa Cruz County after tsunami advisory lifted
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – All California State Beaches and Parks in Santa Cruz County have since reopened after the tsunami advisory was…
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