Man tied to suspected gunman in 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge
LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with…
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Santa Cruz METRO approves historic purchase of hydrogen fueled buses
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz METRO is moving forward with the purchase of hydrogen powered fuel buses. In total, Santa Cruz METRO will…
Continue ReadingDianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90
Originally Published: 29 SEP 23 08:56 ET Updated: 29 SEP 23 09:02 ET By Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, Haley Talbot, Clare Foran and Paul LeBlanc, CNN…
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Monterey County Sheriff discusses community safety amid Gov. Ron DeSantis visit to Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With Florida governor Ron DeSantis visiting the Central Coast for a presidential campaign fundraiser, some in the…
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Gas prices in California are the highest in the nation at $6
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — The average price in California is now over 6 dollars a gallon!As of Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in…
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Castroville man sentenced to six years for committing sex acts upon a minor
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON SEPT. 28, 2023 AT 9:43 AM- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that 19-year-old…
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Cabrillo College receives federal grant to expand Hispanic educational opportunities
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Cabrillo College received a five-year $3 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education Developing…
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Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis near Salinas to fundraise, some community members protesting visit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is in Salinas to fundraise for his campaign. Governor…
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San Diego man sentenced to 22 years on child molestation charges while living in Marina
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 34-year-old San Diego man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for committing three counts of a forcible lewd act upon a…
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Parole granted for man convicted of 1966 Monterey County killing spree
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that the California Board of Parole Hearings granted a Youthful…
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Stephen Gray officially named CEO of Watsonville Hospital
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Community Hospital will be getting a new CEO. The Pajaro Valley Health Care District approved the contract…
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Winter storms cause a late start to the pumpkin production, Salinas farm sees $150,000 in damages
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The Winter storms from earlier this year caused a late production for pumpkins for one family owned business in…
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Gas hits $6 a gallon in California, Central Coast nears that mark
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- People are really feeling the pain at the pump today as gas has hit over $6 per gallon for the first time this year.…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
BY ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday…
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Caltrans preparing Central Coast roadways for potential winter weather
Winter prep work is now underway by Caltrans on many local highways ahead of any potential storms. “This winter prep work gives us a chance to…
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Chualar School safe after threats of shooting made
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that they received information from the FBI that a threat of violence was made…
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Forward progress on vegetation fire stopped at one acre, four people displaced
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON SEPT. 27, 2023- CAL FIRE BEU said that four people have been displaced as a result of a house fire that has…
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Student loan payments resume Oct. 1, how borrowers on the Central Coast can prepare
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION)- Student loan payments are due on October 1st for the first time in three years. “I think everybody’s got stress from the…
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Reward doubled to $10,000 for information on condor found shot to death in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the shooting of an endangered California condor found in…
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2nd Boogaloo member convicted of murdering Oakland security guard in 2020
OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) – A member of the right-wing extremist group Boogaloo Boys has been convicted of murder and attempted murder…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Wednesday that aims to stop other states…
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Part of Church Street changed to one way in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KIOM-TV)- Salinas Police wants to remind the public that part of Church Street has been made a one-way street. Church Street between…
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Hollister park renamed after current SF Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister held a community celebration on Wednesday to rename the Vista Hill Park in honor of a current San…
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Watsonville Councilwoman to host winter storm prep meeting
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville City Councilwoman Ari Parker will be hosting a community meeting to get community members ready for this…
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of…
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Salinas Fire holds emergency situation survival training
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire held a training Monday called Rapid Intervention Crew Training and Firefighter Survival Training. This…
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What Federal workers can face on the Central Coast if there is a government shutdown
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): The clock is ticking for Congress to pass spending bills to keep government agencies…
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Salinas Fire Department receives $4.7 million from FEMA to help boost staffing
City of Salinas SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- FEMA awarded $4.7 million to The Salinas Department to help boost their staffing as call volumes increase.…
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California signs 23 new bills to strengthen gun laws
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- California is strengthening its gun laws. Governor Gavin Newsom signed nearly two dozen new gun laws into effect. With…
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Salinas City Council makes agreement for security at Closter Park official
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Closter Park’s security program is getting more money. Salinas City Council passed a resolution to provide more funding.…
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Salinas City Council passes resolution denouncing upcoming DeSantis visit
With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set to visit Salinas on Thursday, Salinas City Council passed a resolution denouncing and condemning his visit.…
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Loved ones of Seaside homicide victims honored at the Eternal Light of Hope Day
In Seaside, family and friends who have lost loved ones to homicide gathered as part of the Eternal Light of Hope Day. “We created this event for…
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Salinas approves additional funding for Closter Park security program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas is moving forward with providing additional funding for a Closter Park security program that will help fund it…
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District offering free bus driver classes
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro Valley Unified School District will be offering free training classes to anyone who is interested in…
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Surfers riding waves despite high surf advisory, city officials tackle erosion concerns on West Cliff Drive
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The waves can pose a threat to an already crumbling West Cliff Drive during a high surf advisory. On Tuesday, city…
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Writers Guild board votes to authorize members to go back to work
Originally Published: 26 SEP 23 20:16 ET Updated: 26 SEP 23 20:31 ET By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Leaders of the Writers Guild of America have…
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Palma School football goes to 0-5 after academically ineligible student plays in first four games
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Palma School says that due to an oversight by them an academically ineligible football player competed in their first four…
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Hollister man dead in two-vehicle crash on Highway 156
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a 31-year-old Hollister man is dead after being involved in a two-vehicle crash…
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California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety
BY ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at…
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Governor Newsom signs bill to ban textbook censorship and book bans in school
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1078 which bans textbook censorship and book bans in California’s 10,000+ schools.…
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California signs bill to protect retired teachers benefits
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Retired teachers’ benefits are now being protected thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Retired…
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New California bill will put harsher penalties on convicted minor sex traffickers
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Child sex traffickers could face harsher consequences thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. If a…
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Salinas Valley Health says two patients are still in critical condition after taking cocaine laced with Fentanyl
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The fight against fentanyl appears to be never-ending. Salinas Valley Health said two people could have died after using…
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Main Street businesses prepare for protests during Ron DeSantis campaign visit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Florida Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will be visiting Salinas on Thursday. Businesses in…
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Students return to classroom after suspicious package turned out to be an empty fireworks container
Credit: Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)-UPDATE: 10:54 AM- Morgan Hill Police have given more information on…
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Some Lahaina residents get to return to the torched remains of their historic town today. But dangers still loom in West Maui
An August 11 aerial view of Lahaina’s famous Front Street shows cars and building destroyed by fire. Originally Published: 25 SEP 23 11:32 ETUpdated:…
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Dialysis caregivers in San Jose, Brentwood and Gilroy to strike
Dialysis workers, patients and supports gathered at Satellite Healthcare’s Blossom Valley branch to protest staffing shortages and working…
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Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to have human drivers in autonomous trucks
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would require human drivers inside self-driving trucks. Governor Newsom says…
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Girls Flag Football Tournament making history at Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- High school girls flag football is in the middle of their inaugural season on the Central Coast. On Saturday, local high…
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100th San Benito County Fair taking place this week
TRES PINOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Fair will be celebrating a special milestone this week. It will be the 100th San Benito County…
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