See ‘ring of fire’ eclipse light up the sky
People in the Northern Hemisphere were able to watch as the moon partially blocked out the sun to create a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. CNN’s…
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See how cybersecurity experts trace ransom payments
As we moved online in the pandemic, crime moved with us. In the European Union last year, new figures obtained by CNN show significant cyberattacks…
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Local fire agencies share concerns about staffing shortages
With dryer conditions arriving sooner than expected, fire departments throughout Santa Cruz County have been working around the clock daily to…
Continue ReadingWarming Into The Weekend
WEATHER STORYThe trough of low pressure that brought cooler-than-normal temperatures to the region will lift out as we head through the day on…
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Salinas City Council approves budget, changes police funding
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Cutting hundreds of thousands in police funding for the next fiscal year. The Salinas City Council passed their new budget…
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Less than a week before state reopening, Californians express uncertainty
As the reopening date for California approaches, there is still some uncertainty when it comes to masking and social distancing…
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Santa Cruz Art League honors 2020 high school graduates
An entire year after receiving their diplomas, the Santa Cruz High School class of 2020 is getting a celebration of their own.…
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Colorful walks await Monterey County elementary students
While students may not be thinking about returning to school just yet, Monterey County is already taking creative steps to make improve their…
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Aprueban el presupuesto de Salinas; la policía pierde dinero y congelan puestos
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Ahora un total de 14 puestos del Departamento de Policía de Salinas se quedarán congelados como resultado de la aprobación…
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Personas inoculadas pronto podrán dejar de usar el cubrebocas en muchos lugares de California
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Hoy se revelaron nuevas guías sobre el uso de mascarillas en California a partir del 15 de junio, que es cuando se…
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CalFire requiere más personal para atender incendios ante falta de voluntarios
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Este año, más que nunca, bomberos dependerán de voluntarios y departamentos locales de bomberos para enfrentar una…
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Unseasonably Cool For Now
Temperatures stay cool for now… A deep trough of low pressure will continue its pass over the West Coast as we head through…
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Grass fire prompts evacuations at Beale Air Force Base
A grass fire in Wheatland has prompted evacuations at Beale Air Force Base, according to the CBS affiliate in…
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Riverbed in San Benito County being cleared of homeless encampments
Supervisors in San Benito County are working to help clear the San Benito Riverbed from homeless…
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Firefighters respond to a fire in North Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Firefighters responded to reports of a fire that started at a home in North Salinas Tuesday night. The California Highway…
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Fire officials ask community for help restoring burn areas
As summer and Fourth of July celebrations approach, fire officials are spotting flares and potential fire dangers along mountainous Santa Cruz County…
Continue ReadingUnseasonably Cool For Now
WEATHER STORYTemperatures stay cool for now… A deep trough of low pressure will continue its pass over the West Coast as we head through mid-week.…
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Monterey County seeks to provide more housing for agricultural workers
Monterey County officials are working towards an expediting permitting program for Employer-Sponsored Farmworker…
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Aprueban incremento en facturas de agua en el Condado de Monterey
CONDADO MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Varios residentes de Salinas y de la Península de Monterey, a partir de julio empezarán a pagar más en sus…
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Consejera del PVUSD responde ante petición de remoción en su contra
La Consejera Georgia Acosta, del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Pajaro Valley, respondió a quienes han solicitado un proceso para removerla del…
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Hallan al sospechoso de un homicidio en Gonzales sin vida en su celda
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) El sospechoso de un homicidio en una empacadora en Gonzales fue hallado muerto en su celda, según la Oficina del…
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Alguaciles del Condado de San Benito buscan a presunto homicida
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de San Benito está pidiendo de su ayuda para dar con el presunto homicida de Adolfo “Junior” Dávila. El…
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Impulsan vivienda para trabajadores agrícolas en el Condado de Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Llega una luz de esperanza para que los trabajadores agrícolas del Valle de Salinas tengan mayor accesibilidad a una…
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Sewer rates increase for Monterey One Water customers starting July 1
Monterey One Water Board voted 6 to 4 to increase sewer rates 120% in the next four…
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Caught on Camera: CHP officer saves choking baby in Woodland Hills
The California Highway Patrol said one of its West Valley officers saved a chocking baby recently, and the incident was caught on…
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A children’s book inspires young Latinas to try new things
Courageous Camila tells the story of a Latina who’s learning to tap into her inner warrior.…
Continue Reading Cool and Windy Start to the Week
WEATHER STORYA through of low pressure is digging down over the Pacific Northwest. This cold air mass will drop temperatures inland 10 to 15 degrees…
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PVUSD Trustee responds to recall petition
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Georgia Acosta is responding to those calling for her to be…
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A local visually impaired and deaf student is awarded a college scholarship
A local student, Giovanni Rocco Romeo, is being awarded and recognized for his academic achievements with a college scholarship from Salinas Circle…
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CDPH: Fully vaccinated Californians do not need COVID screening, testing in non-healthcare workplaces
The California Department of Public Health updated its COVID-19 testing guidance Monday.…
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Wanted North Carolina sex offender arrested in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police say a wanted sex offender from North Carolina was arrested in the city…
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Supreme Court: People with Temporary Protective Status not eligible for permanent residency
The Supreme Court rules that people who entered the country illegally and now have Temporary Protective Status are not eligible to apply for…
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Body of boy found outside Las Vegas identified as San Jose resident
Police in Las Vegas have identified a boy found dead outside the city as a 7-year-old from San Jose, California, according to the CBS affiliate in…
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Rinden homenaje al oficial Damon Gutzwiller, asesinado hace un año
La Oficina del Sheriff de Santa Cruz record al official Damon Gutzwiller, quien fue asesinado el 6 de junio de…
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Persona fallece tras impactar su vehículo contra edificio público en Pacific Grove
Una persona falleció luego de impactor su auto contra el edificio de obras públicas de Pacific…
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Declaran inconstitucional la prohibición de armas en California
El Juez de Distrito, Roger Benitez declaró la prohibición de armas de asalto en California como inconstitucional y determinó concluir la…
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Crews respond to fire in Big Basin area
Cal Fire CZU said its crews are working to gain access to a fire burning in the Big Basin…
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos is going to space on first crewed flight of rocket
Jeff Bezos will be flying to space on the first crewed flight of the New Shepard, the rocket ship made by his space company, Blue…
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Kayaker heading to Hawaii rescued off coast of Santa Cruz
A kayaker was rescued about 70 miles west of Santa Cruz Sunday morning during a solo voyage from Sausalito to Honolulu, according to the Coast…
Continue ReadingCool Temps and Windy Conditions to Start the Week
WEATHER STORYA through of low pressure is digging down over the Pacific Northwest. This cold air mass will drop temperatures inland 10 to 15 degrees…
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Pollen allergies are affecting people worse this year, according to local doctors
Many of us deal with allergies as the seasons change… but this year seems to be exceptionally bad for allergy…
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WEATHER STORYCooler air and wind will push in over the next couple of days. Another system may bring a shower or two into the weekend.…
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Santa Cruz Metro provides mutual aid for Santa Clara VTA
The Santa Cruz Metro is providing mutual aid to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority after a mass shooting last month affected the…
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Federal judge overturns California’s state ban on assault weapons
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez declared the ban on assault weapons in California to be unconstitutional and decided to over overturn the…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County law enforcement remember Sgt. Gutzwiller one year after ambush attack
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The shooting ambush death of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller in Ben Lomond rocked the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office…
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Lummi Nation’s traveling totem pole makes a stop in Gilroy
The House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation are transporting a totem pole from Washington state to Washington D.C. and the Smithsonian.…
Continue ReadingSeasonally Comfortable Sunday
WEATHER STORYThe strong upper-level ridge of high pressure has weakened. Temperatures through the weekend will ease for inland locations. Coastal…
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Health officials discuss vaccination progress on the Central Coast
Health experts are discussing a progress check on vaccinations and the percentage of those eligible who have received at…
Continue ReadingKION celebrates Aaron Groff’s last day
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) KION looks back at Aaron Groff’s time here at the station. We will miss you Aaron! Thank you! it was an honor best…
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Local residents excited about outdoor dining extension
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of residents and visitors came out in Monterey on Friday to celebrate the start of the weekend, with restrictions…
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