IndyCar takes to the track in Monterey County once again
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – IndyCar is back at Laguna Seca once again, and KION Sports Director Maxwell Glenn is here with a preview of the…
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Seasonable Temps Return Monday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Weak low pressure aloft will stick around for the next few days. The marine layer will remain in place on the coast…
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Murray Street Bridge pile driving schedule announced
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – As the City of Santa Cruz continues work on their Murray Street Bridge project, a pile driving schedule has been…
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Barrios Unidos ask PVUSD for a return of their mentor programs
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A mentorship program is no more, after a decision by Pajaro Valley High School principal put a pause to a…
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BREAKING- Five Planned Parenthood of California locations close due to federal funding cuts
Five Planned Parenthood of California locations have permanently closed due to funding cuts from The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Gilroy, Santa…
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Fully engulfed mobile home with five acres of vegetation burned outside of Gonzales
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fire crews responded to a trailer fire that took place on River Road just outside of Gonzalez Thursday afternoon. The…
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Four displaced after house fire in Gilroy on Tuesday
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Four people have been displaced after a structure fire in Gilroy on Tuesday night. According to the Santa Clara County…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz’s iconic Catalyst venue hits the market
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -A landmark in downtown Santa Cruz, the iconic Catalyst, is now on the market for $4.55 million. For many longtime…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz job market struggles amid rising housing cost
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The job market in Santa Cruz County is facing significant challenges as the workforce continues to shrink. …
Continue ReadingKION Pet of the Week: Meet Oliver O’Malley
KION’s Pet of the Week for July 24, 2025 is Oliver O’Malley! Oliver is 8 months old and is described as a sweet combination of puppy energy and older…
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Below Average Temperatures
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Weak low pressure aloft will stick around for the next few days. The marine layer will remain in place on the coast…
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Vista signs agreement with EPA to begin cleanup at Moss Landing battery plant
Vistra Corp has entered an agreement with the feds to begin clean up in Moss Landing, where their battery storage facility went up in flames earlier…
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Two arrested after armed robbery in Moss Landing
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two suspects have been arrested for an armed robbery in Moss Landing earlier this afternoon. According to Monterey…
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CAL Fire AI tool shares real-time data helping people prepare for wild fires
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new AI chatbot is looking to bridge the information gap when it comes to wildfires. CAL Fire is saying…
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Monterey City Manager Hans Uslar announces retirement
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After seven years as city manager, Hans Uslar has announced his retirement in December of 2025. With 28 years of…
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Adaptive AI signals coming to Highway 68, saving the county millions
New artificial intelligence technology is making its way to the County of Monterey to help with congestion on U.S. Highway 68. The adaptive AI…
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EPA and Vistra Corp. reach agreement for urgent battery cleanup at Moss Landing
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) reached an agreement with Vistra Corp. to remove and dispose of the…
Continue Reading Cool & Cloudy Conditions Continue
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Weak low pressure aloft will stick around for the next few days. The marine layer will remain in place on the coast…
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Greenfield unanimously approves preliminary vote on building moratorium
Greenfield moves one step closer to a dreaded building moratorium. The city is stuck choosing between hurting its economic development or allowing…
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San Benito Fire Safe Council seeks out community members
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Benito Fire Safe Council is seeking to recruit community members into the council. The SBFSC is seeking…
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RTC Showing off Train Station Concepts for Zero Emission Rail Line
Santa Cruz RTC held an informational meeting on Tuesday night to tell the community about plans for the train stations coming with the zero emission…
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The Marine Mammal Protection Act under threat due to proposed reauthorization bill
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries met Tuesday to consider a proposed…
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Incendio de Watsonville se investiga como intento de asesinato
ACTUALIZACIÓN (22 de julio, 2025. 5:04 p.m.) WATSONVILLE, California (KMUV-TV) — En llamas despertaron vecinos de este complejo de casas móviles…
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Four retailers fined in Monterey County for selling flavored tobacco
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Four owners of different markets and smoke shops were fined for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other…
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Universal Pre-K available for Santa Cruz County families
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Beginning this fall, families across Santa Cruz County will have access to a brighter educational future, starting…
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Local farmers work to stay ahead of rising regulatory costs
A recent report showed that famers in Monterey County had a production gross value of almost $5Â billion in 2024, and while that number may sound…
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Marina Voicing Dispute over CalAm Water Desalination Plant
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Marina is speaking out against plans for a new Cal-Am water desalination plant while calling for people to…
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Preparations underway for first Gilroy Garlic Festival since mass shooting
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Preparations are underway for the first Gilroy Garlic Festival since 2019’s mass shooting. Sisters Rita and Josephine…
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Suspect in deadly shooting outside of Jaime’s Lounge in Salinas convicted of second-degree murder
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County D.A. announced the suspect in a deadly shooting at Jaime’s Lounge in April 2024 has been convicted…
Continue Reading Cooler Temps, Cloudy Weather & Coastal Flooding
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Weak low pressure aloft will stick around for the next few days. The marine layer will remain in place on the coast…
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Greenfield discussing exceptions to the building moratorium ordinance
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Talks of a building moratorium will continue in the city of Greenfield, with some exceptions to the moratorium set for…
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California study finds labor shortage in construction industry
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Uncertainty brought by ICE fears is causing concern within the construction industry. A recent study by the…
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How residents can shape the future of Downtown Greenfield this week
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Greenfield is ready to hear the public’s feedback on the future of their downtown area. An engagement…
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Salinas native promoted to Brigadier General, retires with rank
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas native Amanda B. Evans is moving up in the ranks as Brigadier General for the United States Air Force and…
Continue Reading Below Normal Temperatures Continue Through The Week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Weak low pressure aloft will stick around for the next few days. The marine layer will remain in place on the coast…
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Neighbors react to surge in traffic amid Rodeo Week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Rodeo Salinas is wrapping up tonight, and while the event brings a lot of fun, it also brings a lot of…
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First-ever Monterey Abalone Festival July 26 and July 27
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On July 26 and 27, festival-goers can enjoy the first-ever Monterey Abalone Festival. This event will take place at…
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Monterey’s 2025 Climate Action Plan is seeking input from the community
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey is asking for your help in shaping its 2025 Monterey Climate Action Plan. This plan aims to reduce…
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Hollister Airport plane collision Saturday morning
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police say that they responded to a two-aircraft crash at the Hollister Municipal Airport Saturday, after…
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Copper wire thefts up across the state; AT&T is offering hefty award
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — AT&T announced this week that copper wire thefts have gone up significantly throughout the state. They say…
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Seaside Fire Chief sworn in Thursday night
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside held a swearing-in ceremony for its new fire chief Thursday night. The new Fire Chief Paul Blaha,…
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Regent’s Slide reopening date announcement expected in September
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin was on the Central Coast this week giving an update on…
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Toreros del Rodeo: Héroes desapercibidos enfrentan la furia de los toros para resguardar a los jinetes
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— La práctica de los toreros, como los conocemos en la actualidad, se ha adaptado a las necesidades dentro del ruedo. En…
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Juvenile arrest made in Castroville murder from June 26 second suspect considered ‘armed and dangerous’
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 17-year-old male juvenile for the murder of…
Continue Reading Slight Warming Trend Begins Today
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Weak low pressure aloft will stick around for the next few days. The marine layer will remain in place on the coast…
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Central Coast reacts to potentially funding cuts to public broadcast
SEASIDE, Calif (KION-TV) — For most, cutting the television or radio is the first thing they do in the morning. In Monterey County, KAZU has been a…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Calls on Community to Support Vulnerable Foster Youth
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The County of Monterey is trying to open doors for opportunities for foster kids in the community.The county of Monterey is…
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Pacific Grove winds down its Parklet Program
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Parklet Program will sunset on October 31 of this year to focus on transitioning to sidewalk dining. Businesses…
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Temporary closure lifted at Monterey County Jail on third day of power outage
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A temporary closure for public visitations has been lifted at the Monterey County Jail, in their third day of power…
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Santa Cruz Fire rescues young man after falling from a cliff near West Cliff Drive
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A young man was rescued after falling from a cliff near West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz Wednesday afternoon. According…
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