Betty Burgers burglarized at Seabright location
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Betty Burgers in Santa Cruz is navigating the aftermath of a break-in at their Seabright location. This theft occurred…
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It’s Getting Hot In Here!!!
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures could reach the 90s to low 100s by Thursday and Friday. Areas closer to…
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Dangerous Heat Conditions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures could reach the 90s to low 100s by Thursday and Friday. Areas closer to…
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Santa Cruz breaks ground on library and affordable housing
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz is celebrating a major milestone as it breaks ground on a long-anticipated development…
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Santa Cruz nonprofit speaks out after Black Lives Matter banner stolen for third time
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A nonprofit in Santa Cruz is speaking out after the theft of its Black Lives Matter banner, again. The Walnut…
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VTA bus driver attacked by suspect with a knife, deputies say
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said a man is in custody after he allegedly attacked a VTA bus driver…
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KION Pets of the Week for August 21, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project and Animal Friends Rescue Project introduces us to this week’s Pets of the Week. GECKO Gecko is a German and Australian…
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Pacific Grove Posing Pay Raise Question to Voters
The Pacific Grove City Council decided to put their previously passed pay raise on the 2026 ballot at their meeting on Wednesday night. This comes…
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Landlines at risk across California
AT&T is pushing forward with plans to end its landline service across the state, which could leave those in rural areas at risk. For over a year…
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Monterey Bay FC helps volunteers for Rancho Cielo Veggie Box Fundraiser
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas nonprofit is wrapping up its annual fundraiser that aims to feed local families in need. On…
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Monterey COE speaks on back to school immigration resources
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – As kids head back to school, Monterey County education leaders are addressing concerns about ramped-up federal…
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Suspect arrested for arson in connection to Santa Cruz mountains fires Tuesday evening
CORRALITOS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man from Watsonville was arrested for felony arson in possible connection with three small fires, including a…
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High fire risk zones in south Monterey County get ready for the heat
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Communities in South Monterey County are getting ready for hotter temperatures. Cal Fire is stating they have been…
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Salinas man sentenced to 55 years to life in 2024 fatal shooting in Downtown Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – 40-year-old Mario Garcia was sentenced to 55 years to life plus an additional 32 months for the fatal shooting outside of…
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Big rig overturn shuts down all southbound lanes of Mount Hermon Road
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A traffic alert for anyone driving through Scotts Valley: police asking people to avoid the intersection of Mount…
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K9’s to sniff-out drugs, guns at Soledad Unified Schools
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Drug-sniffing canines are coming to schools in Soledad. This school year, specially-trained dogs will be making regular,…
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Tick disease on rise in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz County is under a rising threat after new research revealed that there is an increase in a bacterial infection…
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Be Mindful: Journalist starts podcast to help self, others grieve loved ones killed in shootings
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Erika Mahoney talks about her dad, Kevin, whenever she gets the chance to do so. That includes answering…
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King City Planning Commission delays vote on the future of temporary farmworker housing
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The King City Planning Commission is pushing discussion on the temporary farmworker housing to their Tuesday, October…
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Santa Cruz Supervisors Consider Allowing Destruction of Abandoned Vehicles
The Santa cruz county board of supervisors are discussing allowing the destruction of homeless rvs and abandoned or illegally parked vehicles at…
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Timeline updates for Santa Cruz Wharf repair, set to finish by March 2026
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz has made updates to its timeline for Santa Cruz Wharf repairs and improvements. The city says…
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Capitola DMV office reopens August 25
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the Capitola DMV office will reopen on August 25. According to…
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Updates on the alleged sexual assault incident near Frederick Street in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Concern continuing to grow in Santa Cruz after an alleged sexual attack on August 8 between the hours of 1:30 a.m.…
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Driver alert: punctured water line disrupts traffic near Abbott and Harkins
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas said that a water line was punctured at Abbott and Harkins roads that has been disrupting traffic in…
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Beneficiarios del programa DACA ya no podrán obtener cobertura médica bajo la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Cambios recientes en la elegibilidad para la ley de cuidado de salud a bajo precio podría afectar a miles de…
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SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures could reach the 90s to low 100s by Thursday and Friday. Areas closer to…
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King City juvenile self-admits into hospital with gunshot wound
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A juvenile admitted themselves into a King City hospital after reportedly suffering a gunshot wound. According to King…
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Old Stage Road Overlay Project scheduled for next Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Old Stage Road Overlay Project is set for next Monday to repave the current road from Alisal Road to Quail…
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Former Salinas construction controller charged with stealing more than $8 million from past employer
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A former Salinas construction company controller was charged on Thursday after an alleged theft of more than $8 million…
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Neighbors preach wildfire preparation alongside Carmel Fire anniversary
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – Five years ago Carmel Valley was up in flames and today, as people recall evacuating, preparation for future wildfires…
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SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures could reach the 90s to low 100s by Thursday and Friday. Areas closer to the…
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1924 Hispano-Suiza takes 2025 Best of Show at Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance
Hundreds of historic cars showcased on the central coast this week, all leading up to today. Fans flocking to marvel at the unique models — from…
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Highway 1 road closures in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, August 18 onward
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced that starting on Monday, August 18, a series of ramp and lane closures along Highway 1 will…
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Santa Cruz Police asking for the community’s help in finding this man
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On August 8, Santa Cruz Police say that a woman was violently attacked and sexually assaulted while walking near the…
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Joby Aviation makes a successful air taxi test flight between Marina and Monterey airports
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina-based Joby Aviation still flying through milestones. Earlier this week, the company had their first successful…
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Forest Hill Manor releases statement on nursing assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 12:26 PM – KION received a statement from Forest Hill Manor administrator Ryan Taylor on the alleged sexual…
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Salinas cancels vote to grant $100,000 to Compass Church for fireworks show
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A hot topic was debated Tuesday night inside the Salinas City Council chambers. The city was considering donating…
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Spectators faun over Ferraris
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Across five blocks, Ferrari after Ferrari lined the streets of Carmel-By-The-Sea. People were packed into every…
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KION Pets of the Week for August 14, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project and Animal Friends Rescue introduce us to our Pets of the Week for August 14, 2025. BISCUIT First up is Biscuit, from…
Continue Reading Warmer Temps Today, Cool Down Tomorrow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week,…
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Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association dissolves organization
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association announced they are dissolving their organization this week. The group, known for promoting local…
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Five years after the CZU fire, a community rebuilds from the ashes
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Five years after the CZU Lightning Complex Fire tore through the Santa Cruz Mountains, the community is still…
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Local detailing shop looking to break through the industry
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car week has seen busy times for local detailing shops around the Peninsula. Some, like Ronald Tinsley, are seeing…
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The Little Car Show revs up in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Unique and rare cars lined the sidewalks of Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, for The Little Car…
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SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week,…
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Insight Health steps away from lease-to-purchase talks with Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital out of San Benito County announcing further challenges Wednesday afternoon.…
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Car Week brings increase sales to local restaurants
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Restaurants in Monterey are seeing a sales boost with tourists visiting for Car Week. Many workers in the restaurant…
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Free Monterey Bay Aquarium Tickets for Locals
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering Monterey County residents free tickets this September after the success of last…
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SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week, keeping…
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New pop-up program ‘From StreetFront to StoreFront’ could give life to vacant Salianas storefronts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Salinas is considering a new pilot program that could bring new life to vacant storefronts and support local…
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