County of Monterey provides updates about Moss Landing contamination
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV)…
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The MST Trolley will ride again beginning this Memorial Day Weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A staple of summers in Monterey is ready to ride once more. Monterey-Salinas Transit is bringing out the Monterey…
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Hollister City Manager met with a “vote of no confidence” by Fire Fighters Association
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Hollister Fire Fighters Association sent a letter to City Manager David Mirrione Tuesday that denied confidence in…
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How “No Parking” signs are affecting families in East Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In two months, the city’s grace period will come to an end, and parking enforcement will begin along city streets where…
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City of Monterey facing a critical infrastructure problem
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — The City of Monterey is facing a critical infrastructure crisis. This year, the city reports that there are zero general…
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Toasty Inland, Warm on the Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Inland temperatures peak on Wednesday—it will be warmer on the coast too—as the axis of the high pressure ridge passes…
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Sun & Spring Winds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Inland temperatures peak on Wednesday—it will be warmer on the coast too—as the axis of the high pressure ridge passes…
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Merced motorcyclist dead in Big Sur fatal crash Monday
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man from Merced is dead after crashing into a tree near Big Sur on early Monday evening. According to the California…
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San Benito River Cleanup Progress in Hollister
Hollister police announced that their 3 day clean up efforts in the Hollister city portion of the San Benito River has been completed. Police working…
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Off Grid Farming at Hollister’s Suncoast Organic Farm
The only farm bakery and brewery to run entirely on solar power in California is right here on the central coast. Hollister’s Suncoast Organic Farm…
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City of Capitola holds community meeting to discuss Wharf Master Plan
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Tuesday, dozens of people gathered at New Brighton Middle School to voice their thoughts on the long-term future of…
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With a new King City chief on the way, we sit down with Chief James Hunt ahead of his retirement
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – There’s a change in leadership coming to the King City Police Department. Chief James Hunt is set to retire on June 26th.…
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One suspect arrested in Capitola after foot pursuit, another suspect still not found
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A suspect is in custody after an incident in Capitola this afternoon. According to Capitola Police on the scene,…
Continue Reading Un nuevo sistema de limpieza de calles levanta preocupación en vecindarios saturados al Este de Salinas
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV_TV)— La ciudad de Salinas ha comenzado un periodo de gracia 90 días en el Este de la ciudad con respecto a infracciones por…
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New Moss Landing Vistra Fire testing dashboard launched
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey County has launched its new testing and monitoring dashboard for the Moss Landing Vistra fire. The new Moss…
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Victim identified in fatal Highway 183 semi-truck crash
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION) – A woman from Pacific Grove has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash on Highway 183 near Castroville yesterday…
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Se registra otro accidente de tránsito involucrando un autobús escolar sobre la ruta 17
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Este lunes, un autobús escolar con más de 30 niños se vio involucrado en un accidente de tránsito sobre la…
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King City Announces New Police Chief
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – King City’s current police chief, James Hunt, is set to retire on June 26th, and the city’s pick for his replacement is a…
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A Bit Cooler, Winds Ease
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures will cool slightly on Tuesday in the wake of a weak frontal boundary that moved through late Monday night.…
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Slightly Cooler Tuesday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures will cool slightly on Tuesday in the wake of a weak frontal boundary that moved through late Monday night.…
Continue Reading Deadly Crash near Big Sur Lodge
CHP confirms that one person is dead following a deadly crash on Highway 1 just north of the Big Sur Lodge. That crash happening just before 5pm on…
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Big rig overturns on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, minor injuries reported
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A big rig overturned on northbound Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road just before noon on Monday, according to…
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Crash involving a school bus causing injuries on HWY 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A crash involving a school bus happened Monday morning around 10:30 a.m., according to the CHP. The…
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Still Gusty, But Warmer
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures continue to head upward on Monday as high pressure nudges in from the west. The wind machine will keep going,…
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Windy & Warmer
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures continue to head upward on Monday as high pressure nudges in from the west. The wind machine will keep going,…
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Fire at the Aqua Breeze Motel breaks out Sunday afternoon
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Fire Department said Sunday that they responded to reports of a structure fire at the Aqua Breeze…
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Salinas Valley Fair, a learning opportunity for FFA and 4-H youth
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) –Today marks the last day of the Salinas Valley Fair. While it’s all about funnel cakes, turkey legs, and live…
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Warmer, But Still Windy Sunday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – High pressure quickly rebuilds starting Sunday, sending temperatures back upward. We won’t be rid of the wind, however.…
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Cooler Saturday
Temperatures fall Saturday as weather system moves south into the Great Basin. While its rains will miss us, clouds and wind along with the…
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Winds on the Increase Friday
Gusty winds will be on the increase Friday afternoon. A stronger system will then develop to our north and move into the Great Basin on Saturday. As…
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Passing System, Passing Winds
A weak disturbance will pass by overnight into Friday morning with passing clouds and maybe a sprinkle in the mountains. Gusty winds will follow on…
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50th Santa Cruz Pride kicks off with Illuminight Pride Night and Rainbow Procession on May 27
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – This June, Santa Cruz County is marking the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride, which started as one of the earliest…
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Santa Cruz Affordable Housing Campaign Reaches Milestone
The Workforce Housing Affordability Act campaign celebrated a major milestone on Thursday. City officials, supporters, and volunteers coming out to…
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Armed Robbery Outside Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says an armed robbery happened on Wednesday night on the 500 block of Casserly Road. 3 masked suspects…
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Walmart shoppers react to possible rise in prices from tariffs
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — If you’ve noticed prices creeping up at Walmart lately, you’re not imagining things. The company has announced it…
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Capitola City Council hold first budget hearing, aims to adopt budget by June 26
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Thursday night, Capitola City Council held their first budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year at a special…
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Project Homekey discussions lead to financial and timing conflicts
Seaside, Calif. (KION) — Discussions are heating up in Seaside following a formal presentation to the City Council about Project Homekey, a…
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Salinas Valley Fair brings the fun to King City this weekend
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Valley Fair, the “Berry Best” fair this year, is ready to celebrate all the Salinas Valley has to offer.…
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New improvements from streetlights to signals come to Pajaro
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – The County of Monterey Public Works provided an update on community infrastructure improvement projects in Pajaro early…
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Local reaction to Governor Newsom’s Medi-Cal roll-back for undocumented people
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced a potential pause to medical benefits for the undocumented community. People…
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Missing Camper seen in Santa Cruz found safe near Lake Edison
LAKE EDISON, Calif. (KION) – A missing camper seen in Santa Cruz has been found in a cabin near Lake Edison in Fresno County. According to the Fresno…
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Slight Warming Trend Continues Thursday
A gradual warming trend continues Thursday, persisting through the end of the work week. However, late Friday we’ll start to transition into a…
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Meet: Turner! KION’s Pet of the Week for May 15, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces us to this week’s KION Pet of the Week: A small kitten named Turner! Turner is seven-weeks-old and is just…
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Salinas Police join Police Unity Tour
Several police officers from the Salinas Police department joined the 2025 Police Unity Tour for National Police Week. The tour is a nearly 300 mile…
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New strawberry varieties aim to help Watsonville growers
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Strawberry growers in Watsonville are getting their first taste of two new berry varieties developed to resist soil…
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Sick pelicans continue to be found in Santa Cruz County, but fewer than last year
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Starving pelicans are showing up in places you’d never expect—even walking into shops along the Santa Cruz Wharf.…
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First-ever Volkswagen meetup bring brief street closures to Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – A traffic alert for anyone in Capitola this Saturday, as some roads in the village will be closed for the first-ever…
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Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival cancelled in 2025, volunteers needed for next year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Another Central Coast festival is hitting the breaks this year. Although not canceled completely, the Salinas Valley…
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Salinas Rent Assistance program faces budgeting hurdles
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The City of Salinas is looking at a rental assistance program as an alternative for the community. Some local folks remain…
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Body found by West Cliff Drive identified as UCSC student
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of the body found ashore on It’s Beach last Friday. According to…
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