New park in development at Carr Lake in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A major central park project is coming to Carr Lake in Salinas a new project that aims to bring the community together.…
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MST on the move, a study focusing on possibly relocating the hub
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After 35 years of service, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is preparing to relocate its central hub. Thanks to a…
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Imjin Parkway Widening & Roundabout Project continues into second phase
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina is continuing major construction on the Imjin Parkway widening and roundabout project. Marina hopes…
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The MAH celebrates HERstory with a vibrant evening line-up
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — As Women’s History Month is in full swing, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) celebrates with its 2nd…
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County of Monterey warns of fake invoices in planning projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has warned those involved in Planning Commission projects of fake invoices. The invoices…
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Rental assistance program opens for those in Monterey facing housing instability
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Community members facing housing instability in Monterey can apply for this year’s rental assistance program on Friday.…
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Stormy Weather Thursday With Another System on the Way
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Rounds of showers will continue. The axis over the overall trough will be over us early Thursday, helping support…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Stella!
Meet Stella! She is part of the Pufferfish Litter that we introduced last month beginning with Aro. The other four kittens from the Pufferfish Litter…
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Showers & Storms
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Showers linger overnight on the back side of a potent cold front. The axis over the overall trough will be over us early…
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United Way launches Vita pilot program in Pajaro to assist in tax filing
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — As tax season closes out in April, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is offering extra help to people living in…
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King City council votes to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City council met Tuesday and unanimously approved to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan as-is. “King…
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New website shows Vistra battery fire cleanup progress
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new website has launched with the latest updates on the cleanup efforts at the Vistra Energy battery fire site.…
Continue ReadingCoastal Commission in talks with community over Vistra Energy battery storage fire
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Man arrested for arson for fire behind a business in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — An unidentified man was arrested after lighting a pile of cardboard on fire on 41st Avenue in Capitola last week.…
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Pajaro community concerned over flooding, two years later
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — As heavy rain threatens areas prone to flooding, the community of Pajaro is taking extra precautions in anticipation of…
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The Main Lodge at Pebble Beach is in the midst of a makeover
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — The iconic Pebble Beach Resort’s main Lodge is getting a makeover for the first time in almost 30 years. Right…
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Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Wednesday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A potent cold front will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Monterey Bay Area on Wednesday. Winds will increase through…
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Affordable housing on Santa Cruz’s West Side looks promising for educators
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz once again picked up a decades-long discussion about what to do with the 313 Swift Street…
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City of Santa Cruz approves 5 year West Cliff Drive roadmap
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz City Council has unanimously approved a 5-year road map for West Cliff Drive today. This has been in the…
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Santa Cruz County Supervisors vote to move forward with allowing cannabis consumption at certain pot shops
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County Supervisors have voted to move forward with a new ordinance that would allow cannabis…
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Two people being sought in Hollister rabbit abandonment
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people are being sought after abandoning two rabbits in a cage before the Hollister Animal Shelter. On March 9,…
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Monterey County approves affordable housing project in Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey is moving forward with an affordable multifamily housing project that’s been years in…
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Outage in Carmel Valley leaves several customers without power for over 24 hours
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update 1:00 p.m. March 11, 2024: Some community members in the Carmel Valley continue to be without power nearly…
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Sprinkles Today, Rain and Wind Tomorrow
A few light showers will be possible mainly over the south on Tuesday as a cut-off low pressure moves by. The next storm system will be here on…
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March Is Still Rainy Season
A few light showers will be possible mainly over the south into Tuesday as a cut-off low pressure moves by. The next storm system will be here on…
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People in Bolsa Knolls prepare for flooding ahead of wet weather near the end of the week
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In Bolsa Knolls, residents are gearing up for another round of heavy rain expected this week, with many taking…
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Flu cases were on the rise this season while vaccination rates declined
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Statewide as well as local flu cases rose this year while vaccination rates fell, according to statewide…
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Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Prunedale man has been arrested after a nearly 6 hour and a half standoff at their home on Sunday morning. The site…
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Slight Rain Chance Monday, More to Come
We return to a more active weather pattern as the work week begins. A series of storm systems will impact California over the next week or two. The…
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Tipping Back Toward More Active Weather
We return to a more active weather pattern as the work week begins. A series of storm systems will impact California over the next week or two. The…
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Spring Ahead with More Sun!
Beautiful weather continues for the second half of the weekend with sunny and mild temps! High pressure dominates with the dry weather pattern.…
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UCSC investigates reports of privacy invasion and burglary within campus housing
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — UC Santa Cruz students are on high alert after disturbing reports of privacy violations and burglaries in campus…
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Suspect arrested in connection to a cold case murder from 2008
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police told KION Friday that a suspect in a cold case from 2008 has been arrested for murder. They identified…
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Stand Up for Science rallies across the nation Friday, including on a UCSC campus
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — UC Santa Cruz held a rally Friday around noon as part of the nationwide Stand Up for Science movement on the heels of…
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Monterey Airport hopes to add a more robust U.S. Port of Entry facility and personnel
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport announced that they are looking for additional personnel to fill new positions that they…
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Pacific Grove butterflies see a sharp decrease in population size
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Residents of Pacific Grove are noticing a troubling decline in the number of monarch butterflies in the area. This…
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The City of Pacific Grove decided on a new district map for voters in upcoming elections
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove city council decided Wednesday on a new districting map that will set the boundaries for future city…
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Everyone’s Harvest faces closures due to budget cuts
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — This afternoon, volunteers with Everyone’s Harvest worked together to pack the final boxes of produce, following the…
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Cold Morning, Warmer Afternoon Friday
Dry weather returns for the next few days and while the mornings will be cold, the afternoons will be warmer! Highs return to above normal levels by…
Continue ReadingBirthdays Highlighted on Wake up on March 7th
With March just beginning, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a birthday shoutout…
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Drying Out For The Weekend
Dry weather returns for the next few days and while the mornings will be cold, the afternoons will be warmer! Highs return to above normal levels by…
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Salinas man sentenced 16 years to life in stabbing death of girlfriend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — 33-year-old Rodrigo Bravo has been sentenced to 16 to life in the June 2023 stabbing death of his girlfriend. According…
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Starbuck baristas in Scotts Valley vote in favor on unionization
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Starbucks baristas from the Mt. Hermon Road and SkyPark location in Scotts Valley have voted to unionize over the…
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Snowy plover nesting season begins in Monterey Bay
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — As Snowy Plover season begins in Monterey Bay, visitors are asked to protect the birds along California State…
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PG&E is partnering with the FTC to help people recognize utility scams
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to PG&E, costumers lost close to $650,000 in 2024 to utility scammers and as a result, the company…
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PVUSD to vote on possible closure of Pacific Coast Charter School
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is looking at the possibility of closing a charter school in their latest…
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13th Annual Watsonville Film Festival expands to Monterey County
WASTONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 13th Watsonville Film Festival graces the silver screen again on March 6th, going beyond Santa Cruz County for…
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Police presence increase at Soledad High School over potential shooting threats
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Police are increasing their presence at Soledad High School after receiving reports of a potential school shooting.…
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Showers and Storms Thursday
Rounds of showers and perhaps an embedded thunderstorm will roll through the Monterey Bay area through early afternoon Thursday, as a cold area of…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Chrissy!
Our first kitten for March is Chrissy! Part of the Three’s Company Litter, Chrissy, her sister Janet, and her brother Jack were all surrendered to…
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