NTSB final report says 2022 Watsonville mid-air collision caused by pilot error
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 16, 2024 AT 10:49 A.M.- The National Transportation Safety Board released a final report of a mid-air…
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A portion of Rio Del Mar State Beach to close for sand dune restoration project near Esplanade
RIO DEL MAR, Calif. (KION-TV) — State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks announced a portion of Rio Del Mar State Beach will be closed in…
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City of Salinas gets $16 million in federal funding to improve road safety on Williams Road
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced on Tuesday that the City of Salinas will be getting federal funding to address…
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Living in the 831- Celebrity Chefs Come To Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- After a five year absence, the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival returns to the Central Coast. The popular event…
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Salinas native Jerry Ayon signs one-year deal with Monterey Bay F.C.
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas native will have a chance to play professional soccer in front of his family and friends. Monterey Bay F.C.…
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Overnight lane closures for Highway 17 set for Monday night
Caltrans to close northbound lanes on Hwy 17 to complete a paving project on Monday night between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf…
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Disaster Relief Funds Available for people affected by the Highway 1 slip-out
MONTEREY COUNTY, California — The Community Foundation for Monterey County announced on Monday that it is accepting donations through its Big Sur…
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‘Free Palestine’ protesters block part of I-880 in Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge
Written by Amanda Quintana and KTVU Staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- ‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway…
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Bay FC beats Seattle Reign FC 3-2 to earn first home win at PayPal Park
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION) – As the final whistle sounded, PayPal Park erupted with Bay FC chants, as the club earned its first home win. In an…
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Pacific Grove City Council to vote on appointing Matt Mogensen to become next City Manager
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It has been nine months since the City of Pacific Grove has been without a city manager. However, that could soon…
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Biden declares disaster declaration for County of Monterey and Santa Cruz County from February storms
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced on Sunday that President Biden granted a disaster…
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Unflappable Scottie Scheffler clinches second Masters title with virtuoso display
Originally Published: 14 APR 24 19:07 ET By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters title in style on Sunday,…
Continue ReadingIsrael vows to ‘exact a price’ after unprecedented Iranian attack while world leaders call for restraint
CNN By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Israel pledged that it will “exact a price” from Iran as the country weighs its response to an…
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Monterey Bay F.C. rookies navigate transition to professional soccer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – In year three, Monterey Bay’s roster boasts a variety of new talent including five rookies. Anthony Orendain, Pierce…
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California Coastal Commission approves plans for a Pacific Grove hotel project
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 13 AT 11:30 AM- A controversial hotel project in Pacific Grove will be moving forward. The…
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Caltrans: Highway 1 reopening at Paul’s Slide pushed back, midday convoy added
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans announced the estimated reopening date for Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide has been pushed back to this summer.…
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Application period opening soon for Monterey Rental Assistance Program
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey announced the application period for the city’s rental assistance program will open on Wednesday,…
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CSUMB offering Guaranteed Back-Up Scholarship help for students dealing with FAFSA delays
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB is offering to help students dealing with delays with the FAFSA process by providing “Guaranteed Back-Up…
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Cal Fire responds to house fire in Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Cal Fire put out a house fire that happened in Pebble Beach Friday morning. According to officials, firefighters…
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Former Salinas City Manager files claim against San Bernardino for allegedly causing him to lose his job in Salinas
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former Salinas City Manager, Steve Carrigan, is filing a claim against the City of San Bernardino for allegedly…
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Santa Cruz City Council drops proposed moratorium on new cannabis businesses
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (Bay City News Service)- The Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday decided not to go through with adopting an emergency moratorium on…
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Marina Coast Water District hosting public workshops about potential water, sewer and recycled water rate increase
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Marina Coast Water District is inviting the public to a workshop discussing proposed water, sewer and recycled water…
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Santa Cruz Police investigating apparent use of excessive force by officers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police confirm an investigation is underway looking into whether officers used excessive force while…
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Santa Cruz County fisherman react to salmon season being shutdown in California
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the second straight year, the Pacific Fishery Management Council has recommended to end salmon season…
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Local Jewish organization receives state grant to bolster security
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Office of Emergency Services said that nearly $40 million will going to non-profit organizations and…
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Prunedale food truck looking for answers after they were forced to close down
WATSONVILLE, Calif. Food truck, Tacos El Jerry had to close their operations in Prundale over a dispute with Monterey County.…
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Two men arrested after allegedly shooting at two people with a BB gun in Watsonville, police say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they have arrested two 19-year-old men who allegedly shot at two people with a BB gun early…
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Soledad man sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for deadly DUI crash in August 2020, D.A. says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 11, 2024 AT 4:50 PM- 32-year-old David Merino Ramirez has been sentenced to 15 years to life in state…
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Off-duty security guard in Monterey arrested after hit-and-run of minor, police said
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, the Monterey Police Department said they arrested a 28-year-old Salinas man after allegedly hitting…
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Massive fire burns at wood pallet warehouse near Tracy; 19 homes evacuated
Written by Cecillo Padilla TRACY, Calif. (KPIX-TV)- A massive fire erupted at a pallet warehouse near Tracy early Thursday morning, prompting the…
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Paul Flores attacked for a second time by fellow inmate at Pleasant Valley Prison, CDCR says
COALINGA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Paul Flores who was convicted of the 1996 murder of Cal Poly student Kristen Smart was attacked for the second time at…
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NFL Hall of Famer and controversial icon OJ Simpson passes away at 76
(KION-TV)- Former Buffalo Bills running back, NFL hall of famer, and controversial icon OJ Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 according to his…
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Monterey Bay F.C. midfielder Walmer Martinez handed 4 match suspension
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – The USL Championship suspended Walmer Martinez for four matches, following an altercation after the final whistle in…
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County of Monterey unveils application numbers from the Unmet Needs Resource Program
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 10, 2024 AT 1:20 PM- The County of Monterey provided new information on how many applications they have…
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Be Mindful: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health of children
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Valley Health Doctor Erica Locke has been practicing medicine for 15 years and she has been seeing a…
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Monterey County Civil Grand Jury draws back the curtain on ways local law enforcement can improve mental health responses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A recent report from the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury found more ways law enforcement agencies and mental health…
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Steve McShane announces resignation from Salinas City Council
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime Salinas City Councilman has abruptly announced his resignation during a city council meeting on Tuesday…
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21-year-old Cal Poly student found dead at base of waterfall on Salmon Creek trail, deputies say
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KION-TV/KEYT-TV)- The San Luis Obispo Search and Rescue Team said that a 21-year-old Cal Poly Student was found dead on…
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Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer announces retirement after 38 seasons
Written by Tori Gaines and Jason Applebaum PALO ALTO, Calif. (FOX-35)- Longtime Stanford Director of Women’s Basketball Tara VanDerveer announced her…
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City Council approves 50-year vision plan for West Cliff Drive but votes against one-way traffic pilot project
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 10, 2024 AT 4:36 PM- The Santa Cruz City Council will be moving forward with the 50-year vision plan…
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Inmates at Soledad Correctional Training Facility graduate with job certification certificates
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, KION got a rare look at a program that is changing the lives of inmates at Soledad Correctional…
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City of San Juan Bautista looking to allow more food trucks within city limits
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Juan Bautista wants to loosen some of the regulations for food trucks. However, some local restaurants…
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Salinas native returns to the ring on as he continues to chase a world title
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas boxing star will return to the squared circle on Saturday night in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ruben Villa, (21-1, 7…
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Deputies identify Scotts Valley man who died in a structure fire
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 9, 2024 AT 2:26 P.M.- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office have identified a Scotts Valley man who…
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12 surveillance cameras returned after being stolen from a warehouse, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that 12 surveillance cameras have been returned after they were stolen from a warehouse in February.…
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Police looking for multiple suspects who were involved in a stabbing outside The Catalyst
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said are looking for multiple suspects who are accused of stabbing a man outside of The Catalyst in…
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UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A basketball beatdown. A coaching clinic. A double-digit domination. Take one guess who…
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One person dead after SUV flips into a field, CHP says
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that one person has died in a solo vehicle crash that took place outside…
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Fresno man arrested on DUI charges after driving off the Monterey Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said a Fresno man was arrested after he drove his car off the Monterey Wharf while trying to evade police…
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Two riders injured after crashing their motorcycle into a parked car in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that two riders suffered major injuries after a solo motorcycle crash on Sunday night. Officers said…
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