New mural honoring the 32 Bracero workers who died in bus crash in Chualar
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) – In Chualar, a new mural honoring braceros was unveiled Friday evening. It was created in honor of the 32 braceros killed in…
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Monterey County gun safety following the Florida State mass shooting
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)…
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A Little Change Means a Slight Warm Up
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – High pressure begins to nudge in from the southwest Friday which will warm temperatures a bit—especially…
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Damp, Then Warmer
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – High pressure begins to nudge in from the southwest Friday which will warm temperatures a bit—especially…
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City of Capitola votes to uphold Measure L in coastal rail trail debate
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Capitola on Thursday night decided to do away with an option to divert the trail from the rail corridor and…
Continue ReadingMonterey and San Benito County trying to meet Lead Me Home goal to reduce homelessness by 50%
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Earlier today, local leaders from San Benito and Monterey County discussed ways to reduce homelessness. A plan called Lead…
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Cool & Damp Thursday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cool and slightly damp conditions will continue into Thursday as a cut-off slow slowly passes by to our south. While…
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Months after the fire, Brookdale is still feeling the postal problem
BROOKDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) –Four months after a fire that tore through an apartment above the Brookdale Post Office, people living in Brookdale are…
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Just Slightly Unsettled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cool and slightly damp conditions will continue into Thursday as a cut-off slow slowly passes by to our south. While…
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California Salmon Season Closed for 3rd Year in a Row
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Tuesday that Salmon fishing season in California is being canceled for the third year in…
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Sex offender arrested for allegedly assaulting teenager in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A registered sex offender has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager in Watsonville, according…
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Regent’s Slide undergoing repairs with remote-controlled equipment
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans District 5 says efforts to repair Regent’s Slide are now supported by new remote-controlled heavy equipment.…
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Drivers reminded to keep eyes on the road for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and local law enforcement officials continue to ask people to pay…
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Assemblymember Gail Pellerin joins CASA of Santa Cruz ahead of Child Abuse Prevention Month
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Assemblymember Gail Pellerin and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Cruz County came together on…
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Historic Porter Vallejo Mansion undergoing renovation into new community space
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — A historic part of Pajaro will be restored to become an even bigger part of the community. The Porter Vallejo Mansion,…
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California Attorney General sues Trump Administration over tariffs, local impacts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General announced another lawsuit against the Trump administration. They argue Trump’s tariffs…
Continue Reading California demanda al Gobierno de Donald Trump en la lucha contra los aranceles, y residentes locales reaccionan
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Esta mañana el gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, junto al Fiscal General Rob Bonta, anunciaron una demanda en…
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Structure fire breaks out in Castroville Tuesday evening
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A KION reporter was on the scene Tuesday evening around 5 p.m. after reports of a mobile home fire broke out in…
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Small Chance of Showers & Storms Wednesday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The best chance of rain over the area will be on Wednesday, but it is still a relatively low chance. Even lower, but…
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Slow Moving Low
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The best chance of rain over the area will be on Wednesday, but it is still a relatively low chance. Even lower, but…
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City of Monterey one step closer to amending sidewalk vending ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Changes could be coming to the rules surrounding Monterey’s sidewalk vendors. On Tuesday night, Monterey City Council…
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Pajaro Valley Collaborative stages large rally against Medi-Cal and CalFresh fund cuts
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — “Our services can and are being cut in a drastic way.” That message rang loud and clear Tuesday morning as…
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Sixth “Murder Squad” member pleads guilty in 2017 killing spree; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The United States Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that the sixth member in Salinas-based “Murder Squad” criminal…
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WATCH: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Stephanie Alfaro with the Parenting Connection of Monterey County visits the News Channel 46 Studio to talk about Maternal Mental Health Awareness…
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Watsonville landfill reopens Tuesday with a ceremony and more space
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville celebrated the reopening of its landfill Tuesday morning after announcing the completion of…
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Woman suffers burns in Capitola sturcture fire
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman suffered major burn injuries on her hands and legs after a fire in Capitola. The fire broke out Sunday morning…
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Dangerous student bus stop location leads to a possible traffic re-assessment in Royal Oaks
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A north Monterey County community is asking the Pajaro Valley School District (PVUSD) to consider relocating a bus…
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Hiker rescued along the Big Sur Coast
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies along the Big Sur Coast were able to rescue a hiker who fell 200 feet down a cliff on Monday. Video…
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San Benito County, San Juan Bautista meet for fire protection services
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a new recommendation in the ongoing fire services debate. San…
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La comunidad reacciona ante la incertidumbre en temas de inmigración. ¿Podrían ciudadanos estadounidenses ser deportados?
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— En las últimas horas, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump hablo sobre la posibilidad de deportar a ciudadanos…
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Traveling nurse found guilty of sexual child abuse
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A former traveling nurse has been found guilty of multiple charges of lewd acts against a child. Harris pleaded not…
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Buried body in Pajaro identified, homicide investigation begins
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The body found buried near the Pajaro River levee has now been identified after being found on the night of April 10.…
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Cooler, Cloudier Tuesday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cooler, unsettled weather will be with us through mid-week. A cut-off low will slowly pass over the region Tuesday…
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Slightly Unsettled This Week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cooler, unsettled weather will be with us through mid-week. A cut-off low will slowly pass over the region Tuesday…
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Design Day in Marina
The community of Marina came together on Monday, helping to design a new all inclusive playground for the city! Designers from Leather and Associates…
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Home deemed “complete loss” in Corral de Tierra fire
CORRAL DE TIERAA, Calif. (KION) — Two people are displaced after their home burned last night in Corral de Tierra. The fire broke out last night…
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Highway 152 vegetation control work delayed
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A planned vegetation removal project on Highway 152 has been postponed. The project would have seen tree trimming…
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Five arrested after stolen vehicle report reveals Salinas chop shop location
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Five people were arrested after a stolen vehicle report led to the location of a chop shop in Salinas on Sunday.…
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Monterey Carl’s Jr. to rebuild after fire, cause of fire undetermined
MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Carl’s Jr. will be rebuilt following the fire at their Lighthouse Avenue location between Pacific Grove…
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Small cabin destroyed in fire near Bigfoot Discovery Musuem in Felton
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) — A small cabin next to the Bigfoot Discovery Museum is rendered a complete loss after a fire on Sunday night. According to…
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Weather is a Bit Complicated this Week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Don’t let Sunday’s warmer weather fool you, Monday will bring a return to cooler weather (for most). A trough…
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Slightly Unsettled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Don’t let Sunday’s warmer weather fool you, Monday will bring a return to cooler weather (for most). A trough…
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Pajaro Valley community rallying against proposed government cuts
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Pajaro Valley Collaborative (PVC) is facing proposed state and federal funding cuts. A press conference is…
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Santa Cruz CHP looking out for HWY 9 speeders near Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Beginning this weekend Santa Cruz CHP is beginning its lookout on Highway 9 for reckless and speeding drivers. CHP…
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Warming Trend For Sunday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Sunny but breezy Saturday with gusty onshore winds at coast and inland valleys too. It will be another cool night with…
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Monterey County holds Victim Dedication Ceremony
The Monterey County District Attorney’s office gave an opportunity for victims and their families to find strength in community on Friday at a Crime…
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Fire Destroys Prunedale Mobile Home
A structure fire in Prunedale on Friday saw flames jump from a mobile home to a barn, doing serious damage to both structures. The fire broke out…
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Cooling Down Friday into the Weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The cooling trend continues on Friday as a trough of low pressure passes by. Increasing clouds and onshore flow. Winds…
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Four arrested after handgun falls from suspect’s waist
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Four people were arrested in Santa Cruz after reports of gang-related activities on Thursday night. According to…
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Two brothers arrested for suspected gang violence in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two brothers were arrested in Greenfield in connection with gang violence in south Monterey County. 21-year-old Romeo…
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