Salinas ranked 7th most expensive U.S. city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is not a secret that the Golden State is known for its great weather, good food and quality of life… And how…
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Illegal fireworks, cocaine and firearms recovered from an Aptos home
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team said they confiscated several firearms, illegal drugs, and firearms during a search…
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Two structures destroyed in Quarry Fire, 25 percent containment
AROMAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 31, 2023 AT 12:04 PM- CAL FIRE confirmed that two private residences were destroyed in the Quarry Fire in…
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49ers trade for Commanders Pro Bowl defensive end Chase Young
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- With the trade deadline ending at 1 p.m. today the San Francisco 49ers took the chance to trade for a difference maker…
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Gilroy Police looking for male suspect who accused of stealing $1000 in sunglasses
Gilroy, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police is looking for a male suspect who allegedly stole multiple sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut Store. Officers say…
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Riders thrilled about MST service returning to Gilroy
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 30, 2023 AT 6:33 PM- The Monterey-Salinas Transit officially restarted bus service to Gilroy on Monday…
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Marina Police warning families to check candy packaging when kids are out trick or treatingÂ
Ana Torrea, KION MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas man is in jail after being caught with dozens of marijuana edibles that look just like Halloween…
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Biden is trying a new path to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who could benefit
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration is making another attempt to create a new student loan forgiveness program and…
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‘A Million Miles away’: From farmworker to NASA astronaut
BY LaMonica Peters and KTVU staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jose Hernandez is known as the first former migrant worker to fly in space as an…
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San Jose police arrest 15-year-old after hit-and-run kills pregnant mom, baby
Written by KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose police on Monday said they’ve arrested a 15-year-old following a hit-and-run in a stolen…
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Man arrested on DUI charges after he crashes van into palm trees in front of police station
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have arrested a male suspect on DUI charges after he crashed into three palm trees in front of police…
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The Death Dilemma Inside the Monterey County Jail: Concerns Over Wellpath’s Medical Services
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – After six deaths at the Monterey County Jail this year, one as late as October has raised serious questions about…
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GM halting driverless car service nationwide after California ban
New York (CNN) — General Motors announced Thursday that it is putting the brakes on its driverless cars, halting a service that provides…
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Salinas clinches Gabilan Division title with 34-14 win over Palma
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In one of the most highly anticipated high school football matchups of the season, Palma hosted Salinas at Rabobank Stadium.…
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Hurricane Otis death toll climbs to 43 in Mexico
(CNN) — At least 43 people have died after powerful Hurricane Otis tore through southern Mexico’s Guerrero state as a devastating Category 5…
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Salinas Police warn of ransom phone scams claiming fake family kidnappings
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas Police are warning residents that over the past two days, they have received two cases relating to extortion that…
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Man wanted for armed robbery of Prunedale jewelry store, deputies say
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help looking for a man who robbed a jewelry store armed with a…
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‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead after apparent drowning, TMZ reports
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Several Los Angeles news stations are attributing TMZ in a report that ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry died Saturday of…
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California joins multi-state coalition supporting health care for immigrant families
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Saturday that he is working alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James to lead a…
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Joe Thornton announces retirement; Played 15 seasons with San Jose Sharks
SAN JOSE — Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the game’s top playmakers. The…
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California will require 30 minute recess for all grades through 8th
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 291 into law, requiring all schools from grades Kindergarten through 8th to…
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Nearly $3 million given to help keep Central Coast transit clean
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KON-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that he approved $192 million in funds for 136 transportation projects to…
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Surfboard stealing outlaw Otter 841 is in fact a mother, USFWS confirms
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – It is official! Everyone’s favorite surfboard pirate has given birth to a pup, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
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Monterey to open first shelter for homeless women and families with children
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A first-of-its-kind shelter for the City of Monterey will be opening in early November. With the goal of transitioning…
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DD’s Discount Store deadly stabbing suspect pleads not guilty
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 27, 2023: The man accused of killing another man outside DD’s Discount Store in Salinas Sunday pled not…
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49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol and will start against the Bengals
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy cleared the final step of concussion…
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Families in Kents Court in Pajaro return home after flooding repairs
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – Progress is being made in Pajaro after tenants at Kents Court finally moved back in. It has been a long journey for those…
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Increased weekend fire risk puts some people in the Santa Cruz Mountains on edge
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some concerns in the Santa Cruz Mountains because of that red flag warning lasting through the weekend. A breeze…
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Suspect in Maine mass shootings is dead, three sources say
From CNN’s John Miller, Evan Perez and Josh Campbell Robert Card, the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting is dead from an apparent…
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From cell to salary: Job and resource fair offered for incarcerated Monterey County inmates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, some incarcerated inmates had the chance to learn about jobs and gain resources to help them integrate back…
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PVUSD Migrant & Seasonal Head Start program helping farm working families with child development
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Migrant & Seasonal Head Start program at Pajaro Valley Unified School District has helped agriculture families…
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Inmate suspected in prison attack on Kristin Smart’s killer previously murdered ‘I-5 Strangler’
COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — A California inmate accused of attacking Paul Flores this summer, shortly after Flores reported to prison to serve his…
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Santa Cruz approves downtown development plans
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): More housing units and a hotel in downtown Santa Cruz may soon be…
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New law protects California campsite reservations from third-party vendor surge
SACRAMENTO – A new law recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will bring big changes to how campsites are reserved across the state. COVID restrictions…
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Man arrested in Seaside for attempted murder stabbing on Broadway Avenue
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said a man wanted for stabbing someone on Thursday was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Police…
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Comparing California fire season in 2020 and 2023, why officials say there is a big difference
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Wildfires are a topic of discussion when it starts to warm up in California.Now that we are transitioning into late fall…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigating its 6th reported in-custody death of the year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that it is investigating an inmate death reported on Tuesday. A 34-year-old…
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DA: Convicted Salinas sex offender arraigned for 2007 sexual assault of a mentally disabled person
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a Salinas man previously convicted of a separate sexual…
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People displaced by levee breach in Pajaro return home months later
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- People in Kents Court can now return home after being forced out when the Pajaro River levee breached during the 2023…
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Tree work on southbound Highway 101 at Cannon Road will result in lane closure starting on Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- You might need some extra time on your commute if you are driving southbound on Highway 101 from San Benito…
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Hollister Police investigating drive-by shots fired
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said a drive-by on Thursday resulted in no injuries. The shots fired incident was on the 1300 block of…
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Study: California population drain is real; State is “hemorrhaging” residents to other states
The narrative of California residents and businesses fleeing the Golden State in large numbers, which had been debunked by more than…
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Central Coast’s spookiest locations
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The ghosts and ghouls come out at night, especially in October. We’ve compiled a list of the spookiest places you…
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Capitola receives state funding for Community Center renovation project
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Capitola received $1 million in state funding to help fund in the Community Center renovation project.…
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Watsonville City Council recognizes South County Triage group for helping people in times of need
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- From COVID-19 pandemic to the devastating winter storms, The City of Watsonville formally recognized a community…
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City of Salinas cleans up Carr Lake encampment area, people still looking for permanent housing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Safety concerns are one of the reasons Salinas Public Works and police are teaming up to clear out the Carr Lake homeless…
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City of Salinas receives report addressing rent stabilization and tenant protection
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is looking to tackle current housing issues in the community. On Tuesday night, council received a…
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Sign repairs will force lane closures on Highway 1 and Highway 218 on Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are driving on the Monterey Peninsula this weekend, you will see some lane closures on Saturday for sign…
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Rep. Mike Johnson voted new House speaker
By CNN’s Clare Foran, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson (CNN)- House Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson as the new speaker – a major moment…
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Fatal crash north of Soquel kills one
UPDATE: October 25th, 8:07 AM- More information has come out on the fatal crash that killed one person north of Soquel. According to CHP Santa Cruz,…
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