Women react over potential ‘pink tariffs’ on clothing, footwear
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) — In light of the Trump administration’s sweeping new trade policies, local women are reacting to new studies that…
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New solar panel project unveiled above Schilling Place
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — A ribbon cutting unveiled the second in a line of solar projects between the County of Monterey and Mynt Systems. The…
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Vegetation fire off Anzar Road in Aromas
AROMAS, Calif. (KION) — Breaking as a vegetation fire is reported off Anzar Road in Aromas. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the fire is currently burning…
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Pursuit ends with suspect crashing into City Hall gate in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) — A suspect is in custody after crashing into the gate at Greenfield City Hall during a quick pursuit on Monday afternoon.…
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28 acres burnt after Panoche Fire in San Benito County
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — A fire broke out in the afternoon on Easter Sunday in eastern San Benito County, growing from 10 to nearly 29 acres…
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The Central Coast Catholic community mourns Pope Francis
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Latin pontiff, passed away at the age of 88.…
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Salinas Police held a workshop Saturday to generate interest in a career in law enforcement
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Police hosted a workshop Saturday to walk future recruits through what it takes to join the force. Salinas…
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Mild Monday, Cooler Weather Arriving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Monday will be the warmest day of the week for most of us as high pressure off to the southwest exerts its strongest…
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Walmart mass shooter confronted by victims and their families in court
Update: After victims and family members read their impact statements, they had the opportunity to speak to journalists on camera. Several people…
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Coastal Clouds, Inland Warmth
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Monday will be the warmest day of the week for most of us as high pressure off to the southwest exerts its strongest…
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Slight Warming Trend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Expect a dry and quiet holiday weekend. Clouds lingering at the immediate coastline, otherwise plenty of…
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Santa Cruz Teen Job Fair Monday at the London Nelson Center
Santa Cruz, Calif (KION-TV) — Calling all Santa Cruz teens… This April 21st from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Santa Cruz County Job Fair will be happening…
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Heart of the Harvest seeking Mother’s Day donations
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — This Mother’s Day, Heart of the Harvest Project is honoring farm working moms. The Catholic Charities Diocese of…
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Santa Cruz Cinema scare Friday afternoon, one suspect charged
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office said that around 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, police responded on the 1400 block of…
Continue ReadingPebble Beach Food & Wine Brings Celebrity Chefs and Future Winemakers
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Pebble Beach was bustling during the popular food and wine event held recently. This popular event attracts the best of…
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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…
Continue ReadingMonterey 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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