New fire safety training simulation comes to San Lorenzo Valley
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Lorenzo Valley fire volunteers announced that they’ve received a federal grant to help educate the community…
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Watsonville Police seized 3K lbs of fireworks during the 4th of July holiday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Watsonville Police provided an update on their 4th of July enforcement efforts. The department says nearly 3,000…
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UCSC “Peeping Tom” suspect pleads not guilty
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man suspected of being a “peeping tom” at UC Santa Cruz has pleaded not guilty today in Santa Cruz. According to a…
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Soquel man killed in Santa Cruz County e-bike crash
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP-Santa Cruz is investigating a deadly crash involving an e-bike on Wednesday afternoon. The CHP said it…
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Canadian suspects in Bolsa Knolls attempted murder plead not guilty
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Canadian suspects accused of attempted murder in Bolsa Knolls last year are also making a court appearance. The Monterey…
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How successful was the Hollister Bike Rally?
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Independence Rally returned to Hollister this year, bringing with it a major boost to businesses. Some say they saw…
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Warming Trend For The Next Few Days
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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Warming Up Through the Weekend
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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Morgan Hill mourns slain teen with domestic violence workshop
Wednesday, as Morgan Hill continued to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, friends, family, and the community came together for a…
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Soledad Announces New Police Chief
The city of Soledad announced it’s selection for the next chief of Soledad, Patrick Venezuela. Venezuela comes to the central coast after spending…
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Convicted Killer Paul Flores Files Second Appeal in Kristin Smart Case
(KEYT-TV) — Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Cal Poly freshmen Kristin Smart back in 1996, has once again filed a appeal to reverse his…
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Hartnell College Foundation adquiere el antiguo edificio National Steinbeck Center, en el centro de Salinas
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Después de un periodo de incertidumbre sobre el futuro del edificio en el centro de Salinas conocido como National…
Continue Reading Hartnell College Foundation announces purchase partnership of National Steinbeck Center
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hartnell announced they are working to finalize the purchase of the National Steinbeck Center after Cal State Monterey…
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Two cannabis storefronts coming to Sand City
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – An ordinance approved in late 2024 allows for up to two retail storefronts, which can only be located in the city’s two…
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New Meals on Wheels facility proposal going before Seaside planning commission
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula is hoping to open a new facility in Seaside. The city’s planning commission is…
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King City Police Department swears in new police chief
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – King City Police Chief Robert Masterson has been sworn in. Chief Masterson is serving as police chief for a second…
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ICE arrest made in Seaside, police confirmed
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Seaside Police have confirmed an arrest was made by the ICE agents this morning in Seaside. According to Seaside PD, U.S.…
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Indigenous communities push for interpreter program at Monterey County health clinics
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Members of the Indigenous community advocacy groups gathered outside the county building to make their voices heard.…
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Be Mindful: Teens and mental health
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — California recently implemented a new law requiring school districts to place the 988 mental health crisis line on ID…
Continue Reading Get Ready For Higher Temps
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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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 Moving forward with Building Moratorium
Problems with the wastewater treatment plant in greenfield is forcing the city to halt all new construction projects. The city now moving forward…
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Monterey County gives Moss Landing Soil Testing Update
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors gave the community an update on the cleanup process and tests being done in Moss Landing following the…
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Pay increases Approved by Watsonville City Council
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Watsonville City Council members gave themselves a 5% pay increase at Tuesday’s meeting. The ordinance would see…
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Cold Case Solved after 24 Years
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced the identification of human remains fished out of the Monterey Bay back in 2021. The county…
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Big Basin rebuild plans revealed in CA State Parks draft summary
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – California State Parks is holding a webinar on Thursday night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the new plan for Big Basin…
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Man accused of Marissa DiNapoli’s death makes first court appearance
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV) – The man accused of murdering a missing 18-year-old from Morgan Hill last week made his first appearance in court. …
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Chatinos y Mixtecos piden mayor disponibilidad de intérpretes en sector de salud
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV) – El martes, los comités comunitarios indígenas “La Voz Mixteca de Santa Rita” y “Chatinos Alzando la Voz”…
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Motorcyclist dead in Saturday crash in San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Saturday afternoon on San Felipe Road in San Benito County. According to the…
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Jimmy Panetta speaks out against President Trump’s threat to gut Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Congressman Jimmy Panetta and healthcare officials are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful…
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Community Human Services CEO set to retire in 2026
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Community Human Services CEO Robin McCrae has announced their retirement from the position after 34 years working with…
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Federal crackdown on intersection designs puts Monterey’s rainbow crosswalk at potential risk
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The controversy surrounding rainbow crosswalks in Monterey continues to stir debate as federal transportation…
Continue Reading Last Day Of Cooler Conditions
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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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 but…
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Paquete sospechoso en Prunedale que causo conmoción, resulto no ser un explosivo
ACTUALIZACION: (7 de julio, 2025. 4:52 pm) PRUNEDALE, CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— A tempranas horas de la mañana, este lunes,…
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MPUSD awarded $500K for civic engagment in school curriculum
MONTEREY, Calif (KION) – A $500,000 civic engagement grant was awarded to the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District from the California…
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Suspect released after investigation, workers experiencing fear amidst uncertainty
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A tense start to the week for law enforcement in Prunedale Monday, after a briefcase was found leaning against a…
Continue Reading Greenfield looks into building moratorium for wastewater treatment plant
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) – A potential building moratorium was added to the latest city council meeting agenda in the city of Greenfield for its…
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A look behind-the-scenes at Seaside’s 4th of July fireworks enforcement
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – One of Seaside Police’s focuses this past 4th of July was fireworks enforcement. In Seaside alone, they’ve got dozens of…
Continue Reading Brief Cooldown For The Beginning Of 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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Deputies: child safe after attempted kidnapping in Castroville
COUNTY OF MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect was arrested for an alleged kidnapping attempt on the 4th…
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New report reveals major gaps in Santa Cruz human trafficking response
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – A new Santa Cruz County Grand Jury report is revealing serious gaps in how local officials address human trafficking. The…
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Controversial syringe program returns to Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – A controversial syringe distribution program is back in the spotlight in Santa Cruz County. After being shut down last…
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Hollister’s Independence rally returns after 8 year break
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — After an eight-year hiatus, the legendary Hollister Independence Rally is roaring back to life, bringing with it crowds,…
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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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The World’s Shortest Fourth of July Parade celebrated 64 years in Aptos
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Neighbors lined the streets this morning in Aptos to watch their annual “World’s Shortest Fourth of July Parade.” This was…
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4-alarm fire burning near Oakland Coliseum
OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — Firefighters are responding to a four-alarm blaze burning near the Oakland Coliseum. The Oakland Fire…
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Santa Cruz County Board of Education responds to recent federal funding cuts
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Board of Education responding to the billions in education funds recently being…
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Cowden Fire burns 17 acres in Hollister, hours after the Sabe Fire
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Cowden Fire has been knocked down at 17 acres. The Cowden Fire broke out in Hollister around 12:24 p.m. According…
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Forward progress stopped on Sabe Fire in San Benito County
TRES PINOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire says Firefighters were able to stop the forward progress on the Sabe Fire burning near Tres Pinos early…
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