Santa Cruz will use $1 million in federal funding to plant trees all over city
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service to increase equitable access to trees…
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Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to hold public meeting about possible acquisition of Monterey Water System
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Oct 10. The Monterey Water Management District is planning to hold a public meeting on Oct. 10 to discuss the…
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5-year-old boy suffers head injury in Greenfield crash
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 5-year-old boy had to be flown to a Bay Area hospital after suffering a head injury in a crash in Greenfield on…
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CSUMB receives $1.13 million federal grant for water-use research partnership with NASA
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded CSUMB and NASA with a $1.13 million grant to support water-use research. AJ Purdy…
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Salinas temple says police are helping with extra security after Hamas attacks Israel
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Israel at war with Hamas, with the eerie cacophony of sirens across Ashkelon in Israel. At the southern border, Israel and…
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Family of literary legend John Steinbeck auctioning off personal items
Courtesy: Octubre CCC OAKLAND, Calif. – The family of literary legend John Steinbeck is auctioning off a personal treasure trove of items…
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Salinas Police looking to get $3.5 million to fight organized retail theft approved by the city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) update Oct. 5, 5:48 p.m.- – Salinas City Council will be voting Tuesday night on whether or not to approve the use of more…
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Biden condemns “sheer evil” of Hamas attack on Israel, says 14 Americans were killed
Washington — President Biden on Tuesday condemned the Hamas militant group’s bloody attacks on Israel that took place over the weekend,…
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Over $1 million in new clean California air grants going to help keep Central Coast transit clean
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom said Monday that 60 projects across the state were receiving $114.5 million to help in state efforts…
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California International Airshow looking to donate about $150,000 dollars to local charities
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The California International Airshow wrapped up over the weekend pouring thousands of dollars into the city of Salinas and…
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Powerball jackpot leaps to $1.73 billion as the prize becomes the second largest in the lottery’s history
Originally Published: 10 OCT 23 01:07 ET Updated: 10 OCT 23 02:13 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping…
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Israel pounds Gaza neighborhoods, as people scramble for safety in sealed-off territory
Credit: Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua BY JOSEF FEDERMAN AND ISSAM ADWAN Updated 8:32 AM PDT, October 10, 2023 JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes…
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California creates new alert system for missing African American kids and young adults
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will help create a tool to find missing African American children. Senate Bill…
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Early morning pursuit in stolen vehicle leads to arrest
File MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County deputies arrested a man they said stole a Gray 1999 Honda Civic in the area of Hatton Avenue…
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Salinas woman arrested on identity theft charges, Marina Police looking to contact possible victims
MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina Police are continuing to investigate a person suspected of stealing multiple peoples identities. Marina Police said…
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UC Santa Cruz students react to war in Israel
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): The destruction that happened in Israel this past weekend caused by Hamas has some students at UC Santa Cruz feeling…
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Monterey County hosting free flu vaccine clinics
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Health Department have announced that they will be hosting free flu vaccine clinics throughout…
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Ex-boyfriend charged with killing Salinas mother of two
By Henry Lee KTVU GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Oct. 4, 2023, at 12:50 p.m.- Gilroy Police are providing new details in the murder of a Salinas…
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Governor Newsom signs in and vetoes a number of bills over the weekend
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A busy weekend for Governor Gavin Newsom. The governor vetoed a number of bills that were heavily discussed. One of the…
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Williams Fire is 30% contained, evacuation orders have been lifted
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 8, 2023- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the evacuation orders for Lockwood-San Lucas Road…
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Forward progress stopped on Winery Fire, 100% contained
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE said that forward progress has stopped at 4.75 acres on the Winery Fire which started around 8 a.m. on…
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The California International Airshow Salinas- Why people come back year after year
SALINAS, CA- The California International Airshow kicked off today in Salinas, right in our station’s backyard. Many people in our area, just like…
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Greenfield man arrested after brandishes knife at officers
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they arrested a man after he brandished a kitchen knife at officers and resisted arrest. Police…
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Greenfield Police rescue kitty stuck between fence boards
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that they rescued a kitten who got its leg stuck between two fence boards Friday night. Police…
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California governor signs several laws, including a ban on certain chemicals in food and drinks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken action on a slew of bills. He has until Oct. 14 to act on legislation that…
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Governor Newsom signs bill banning hidden fees on purchases like concert tickets, hotel reservations, etc.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 478 Saturday that bans hidden charges on purchases, also known as junk fees. The…
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Governor Newsom vetoes proposed cap price on insulin due to state’s plan to make its own supply
UPDATE Oct. 10, 2023, at 2:35 p.m.- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a proposal by a Bay Area lawmaker that would cap the cost of insulin to $35 for a…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Large businesses in California will have to disclose a wide range of…
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Eclipse fever starts now. Here’s where to see the upcoming ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Originally Published: 07 OCT 23 10:49 ET By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Over large swaths of the Americas this month and next April, too, all eyes will…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession…
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President Biden and Governor Newsom condemns Hamas attack from Gaza
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was “at war” on Saturday, after Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a…
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Central Coast Olympian says skies the limit after flying over home county in a USAF Thunderbird
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Olympian Brita Sigourney, who grew up on the Central Coast had her chance to fly with a USAF Thunderbird as part of their…
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Two arrested for involuntary manslaughter charges for overdose death in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested two people in connection with an overdose death that occurred on Thursday. Monterey…
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Governor Newsom appoints new Monterey County Superior Court judge
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 15 new Superior Court Judges throughout California. One of the new…
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CAL FIRE contains acre fire near Soledad
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE crews responded to reports of a wildfire burning near Soledad just beyond Foothill Road on Friday. The…
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Airshow safety measures ahead of the weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Excitment is ramping up for the 42nd annual air show in Salinas. On Friday, an hour-long mandatory safety meeting was held…
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The Taste of Carmel: A Spectacular Culinary and Wine Event Raises Funds for Animal Charities
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) – The annual “Taste of Carmel” event, known as the city’s premier culinary and wine extravaganza, took place last on…
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Salinas man killed in hit and run DUI crash identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The victim in a deadly hit and run DUI crash in East Salinas on Wednesday night has been identified. According to the…
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Elderly man killed in crash near Carmel-by-the-Sea identified
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County coroner’s office has identified the Monterey man killed in a crash near Carmel-by-the-Sea…
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Santa Cruz County launches a housing and homelessness dashboard
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County has launched a housing and homelessness dashboard which will allow the community to see how…
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Twisselman Enterprises stops operations at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk after 90 years
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): Hot Dog on a Stick has been seen in several movies over the years.
The iconic spot will be gone for good, and people…
Flying high with pilots at the California International Airshow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Ahead of a fun-filled weekend at the California International Airshow in Salinas, pilots are gearing up for their…
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Man takes deputies on chase in stolen van through Monterey that ends near Highway 1
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they were taken on a wild chase Wednesday after a person with a stolen…
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49ers’ Brock Purdy says he still splits rent with a roommate in San Francisco
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Even being Mr. Irrelevant you’d think a $870,000 salary would be enough to avoid paying rent in the third most…
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“Key for a Cure” Raises Nearly $1 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research at Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Monday the Corral de Tierra Country Club was buzzing with excitement and anticipation as golf enthusiasts and…
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Dianne Feinstein, longtime California senator, remembered at funeral service
Originally Published: 05 OCT 23 08:09 ET Updated: 05 OCT 23 16:39 ET By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Mourners gathered on the front steps of San…
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Federal funding awarded to Monterey Regional Airport to help expand flights to Chicago
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- United States Representative Jimmy Panetta announced Tuesday that federal funding was awarded to Monterey Regional…
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Dead baby whale found along Seacliff shore, investigation on cause of death is on pause
APTOS, Calif. (KION) – A dead grey whale calf was discovered Monday at Seacliff Beach. This is stirring up concerns and curiosity about what…
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Thunderbirds arrive in Monterey ahead of California International Airshow
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds landed at the Monterey Regional Airport Wednesday ahead of an action-packed weekend as they…
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Web-like substance falling from sky reported across the Central Coast likely flying spiders
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- A sticky web-like substance was reported falling from the sky across the Central Coast as early as Wednesday…
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