Norman Lear, iconic TV sitcom and movie producer, dies at 101
Originally Published: 06 DEC 23 08:52 ET Updated: 06 DEC 23 10:14 ET By Elizabeth Joseph and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Famed television producer…
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Bird flu detected in San Benito County, health officials said
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 5, 2023 AT 6:16 PM: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said bird flu has been…
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Salinas city council considering significant pay increase for council, mayor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas city council members are moving forward with a significant annual salary increase for its members, including the…
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Capt. Joe Moses retiring from Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime member for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has retired. Capt. Joe Moses was recognized by the Monterey…
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One juvenile arrested in Hollister shooting, no injuries resulting from shooting, police say
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said that a juvenile suspect has been arrested and booked into the San Benito County Youth Services…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returning to the California International Airshow in 2024, Blue Angels returning to Salinas in 2025
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It may be December, but it is never too early to get excited for the California International Airshow Salinas. Airshow…
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Man arrested on forgery and elder financial abuse charges, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said that a 38-year-old man turned himself in on Monday after he was wanted for felony check…
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Monterey County District Attorney’s Office receives grant for Family Justice Center
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced the Monterey County Family Justice Center, Holding…
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Pacific Grove wants input on new City Manager
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Pacific Grove is asking people who live there for their input selecting a new City Manager. They’re…
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Central Coast hospitals prepare for the winter tripledemic
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Hospitals across the nation prepare for another winter tripledemic.…
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60 new flock safety cameras possibly coming to Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas City Council is planning to discuss adding 60 new flock safety cameras during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.…
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Santa Cruz City Council denies oversized vehicle ordinance appeal
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE ON MARCH 14, 2024 AT 10:58 AM- On Tuesday night, the Santa Cruz City Council declined an effort to oppose…
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YouTuber gets 6 months in federal prison for staging small plane crash
By Cheri Mossburg, Pete Muntean and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A 30-year-old YouTube creator and former Olympic athlete was sentenced…
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Local agencies hold Emergency Preparedness Event
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON DEC. 2, 2023 AT 1:55 PM- On Saturday, multiple government agencies held an emergency preparedness meeting in…
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Soledad spreading holiday cheer during Christmas Celebration
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, the City of Soledad held their Christmas Celebration which gets the community into the holiday spirit. Eva…
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Overnight closures of Highway 9 set to take place on Monday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that there will be a overnight closure starting on Monday night at 8 p.m. Drivers will will…
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One person suffers major injuries in a person versus vehicle accident
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- One person is in the hospital with major injuries, after a vehicle struck them just outside of Watsonville.…
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Knights, Chieftains advance to State Championships
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) – Soquel and Palma are headed to State. Both football teams are aiming to take home the first state football title in school…
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San Francisco’s Brock Purdy throws 4 TD passes as 49ers thump injured Hurts, Eagles 42-19
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Deebo Samuel talked so much smack after last season’s NFC championship game, the box…
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Pajaro families move out after an apartment complex deemed unfit to live in
PAJARO, Calif. (KION -TV) UPDATE ON DEC. 1, 2023 AT 5:55 PM- Friday was the day families living at 29 San Juan Rd in Pajaro had to move out and call…
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College Football Playoff will feature Michigan v. Alabama and Washington v. Texas, while undefeated Florida State is left out
By Wayne Sterling and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide will…
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Soledad families reunite with grandparents after decades apart in Mexico
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Family members from Mexico reunited with loved ones in Soledad for the first time in several decades. Although it was…
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Pinnacles National Park suspends shuttle service due to unexpected lack of staffing
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pinnacles National Park announced its shuttle service is shut down until further notice after an unexpected loss of…
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Salinas to discuss “Red Light Abatement” ordinance to address increase in sex workers in certain neighborhoods
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Salinas council members are discussing a new ordinance they believe could help address people’s concerns about an increase…
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Federal funding secured for Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s “Vision Zero” plan
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — $640,000 in federal funding has been secured to help the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)…
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Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies
Originally Published: 01 DEC 23 10:03 ET Updated: 01 DEC 23 10:09 ET By Ariane de Vogue, CNN (CNN) — Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who…
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Community members in Pajaro receive test alert ahead of winter storms season
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – On Thursday morning, residents in Pajaro received emergency text messages from the Monterey County Department of Emergency…
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Del Rey Oaks Police looking for alleged second suspect involved in storage unit burglaries
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said they are looking for a second suspect who is allegedly connected to multiple storage unit…
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Greenfield man sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcible rape causing bodily injury, DA says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 29-year-old Greenfield man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for committing three counts of forcible rape…
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Hugh Roberts II thanks Monterey Bay F.C. fans after having contract option declined
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 30, 2023 AT 12:27 PM- Former Monterey Bay F.C. defender Hugh Roberts II shared a statement to KION on…
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Pajaro Valley Health Care District moves to send Watsonville Community Hospital bond measure to March 2024 ballot
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Voters will soon decide whether or not to pass a bond measure for the Watsonville community hospital. On Wednesday…
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47-year-old Watsonville man arrested on attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbed a man, police say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have arrested a 47-year-old man after he allegedly stabbed a 32-year-old man outside of a liquor…
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Montage Health unveils Ohana campus to help youth mental health patients
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, Montage Health opened their Ohana Center where young people are provided a safe space to share what…
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Bond measure for new Scotts Valley Fire District fire station fails to pass by less than 1%, may be included on 2025 ballot again
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON NOV. 29, 2023 AT 5:30 PM – It was a close call with less than 1% needing to pass. The Scotts Valley Fire…
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County of Monterey looking to increase fines for illegal dumping
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey is looking to potentially increase fines for illegal dumping. The county said they are…
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County of Monterey working to manage the Carmel Lagoon Sandbar
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County has public work crews to manage the Carmel Lagoon to prevent flooding for this year’s winter storms.…
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Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
WASHIGNTON, (AP)- Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as…
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Man dressed as escaped prisoner arrested for seven outstanding warrants including possession of meth, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that a man that was dressed as an escaped convict was arrested after allegedly having meth in…
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Highway 35 set to reopen on Friday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Highway 35 which has been closed for two months due to repairs from winter storms is scheduled to reopen on…
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DA’s Office: Man arrested for Pajaro bar shooting that killed two people allegedly acted in self-defense
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 28, 2023 AT 1:26 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a 47-year-old Watsonville man…
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CSUMB to host winter night market on Dec. 7
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Students and Staff at Cal State University Monterey Bay will be able to get their holiday shopping done a little early…
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Neighbors react to house fire that killed two pets in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): Two pets died in a house fire this past weekend in Santa Cruz. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez is checking to see if the family…
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Work on final phase of College Lake Water Supply Pipeline Project to begin in 2024
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency shared an update on the the College Laker Water Supply Pipeline Project. The…
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Hollister Police to have extra presence at high school campus after threats circulating online
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV) – For the second time in less than two weeks, Hollister Police will have extra security at Hollister High School due to…
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Oakland is getting a new minor league team — the Oakland B’s
By Janie McCauly OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)- They will call themselves the Oakland B’s, short for Ballers. The minor league B’s will carry on the…
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California governor will pay to clear out homeless camps
BY HENRY LEE and KTVU Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX-35)- Gov. Newsom announced Monday he has earmarked funds to local and state agencies to…
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Marina man arrested for allegedly killing Fresno County woman
HURON, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old Marina man is booked on murder charges in Fresno County for allegedly killing a woman early Sunday morning.…
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Mother and child struck by vehicle along San Benito and Haydon Street in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman and her child were airlifted with severe injuries after being struck by a Sedan in Hollister, according to…
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Salinas man injured in Williams Road shooting after argument with suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man in his 30’s is expected to be okay after being shot in the hand on Williams Road on Sunday night. Salinas…
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Soledad removes eucalyptus trees at Ramus park to make room for fire ladder truck
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The City of Soledad removed seven eucalyptus trees at Ramus Park on Monday morning. The city saying the trees are a hazard…
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