Dry Start To The Week
Cooler weather can be expected on Monday as blustery northwest flow follows Sunday’s weak cold front. Weak high pressure will build in sending…
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Quiet Weekend
The rest of the weekend will be quiet with clouds and some sunshine, and daytime highs will be warmer for inland areas. Expect more clouds overnight…
Continue ReadingEvacuation warnings continue in Capitola and Rio Del Mar for high surf
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Hiker rescued after sending SOS for hypothermia Thursday; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 12-hour rescue mission during the recent storms Thursday ended with a hypothermic hiker being carried over eight miles…
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Bolsa Knolls neighborhood deals with flooding during and after storm Thursday
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION) — Neighbors in Bolsa Knolls are dealing with flooding around their homes as a storm hits the Central Coast today. People…
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Evacuation warnings lifted for Carmel River, Prunedale and Bolsa Knolls Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Evacuation warnings were issued to flooding risks in Monterey County for Carmel River, Bolsa Knolls and Prunedale,…
Continue ReadingLarge, Dangerous Waves this Valentine’s Day
Showers linger into Friday as the storm system moves out. A few more waves will be with us for the morning commute, then only isolated showers…
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Wind, High Surf Alerts In Place
Showers linger into Friday as the storm system moves out. A few more waves will be with us for the morning commute, then only isolated showers…
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Deadly crash on Shore Road at Frazier Lake Road Tuesday evening; CHP Hollister-Gilroy
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Hollister-Gilroy officers announced Thursday that a crash Tuesday resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man…
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Santa Cruz Wharf, state parks, beaches close due to incoming storm
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — The Santa Cruz Wharf will be closed along with a variety of Santa Cruz beaches and parks due to high surf and severe…
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Carmel Unified School District announces school closures
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) — Five Carmel Unified School District schools are closed today due to power outages and unsafe road conditions. In an email…
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Carmel River is a location prone to flooding. What will happen following Thursday’s wet weather?
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Carmel River, a location prone to flooding, held out during the wet weather Thursday. Although rain was coming down…
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One resident speaks about living in a flood evacuation zone, Felton Grove
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) — Evacuation orders are nothing new for people living in the Felton Grove area of the Santa Cruz Mountains with many folks…
Continue ReadingMajor Storm System Here – Heavy Rain & Strong Winds
A potent storm system has moved in across the Monterey Bay Area bringing heavy, flooding rains; gusty, damaging winds; and eventually dangerously…
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Major Winter Storm Arrives Overnight
A potent storm system will move across the Monterey Bay Area into Thursday brining heavy, flooding rains; gusty, damaging winds; and eventually…
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Moss Landing fire concerns remain despite no elevated levels of heavy metals found, demolition planned
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The fire at the Moss Landing Battery Storage facility caused widespread concern about environmental…
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Monterey Peninsula businesses prepare as flood watch looms
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — As the storms move in, businesses along the Peninsula began preparing for power outages, flooding, and a…
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Redwoods at Big Basin show resilience 5 years after CZU Fire
By Len Ramirez BIG BASIN, Calif. (KION) — It’s been nearly five years since a lightning-fueled wildfire caused major damage in Big Basin State Park.…
Continue ReadingAtmospheric river to impact the Central Coast Thursday
Light rain rolled through the area earlier this morning. Don’t be surprised to see a dusting of snow on local mountain ranges leftover by the weak…
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A Salinas vice principal charged with DUI; Monterey County District Attorney’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office announced Tuesday that a 34-year-old man named Manuel Benjamin Basaldua of Gonzales was…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Bandit!
Meet Bandit! This adorable pup recently came into AFRP’s care as he was not faring well in a shelter environment. Now, he’s ready to find his furever…
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Weak System, Then Stronger Storm Arrives
Light rain with mountain snow expected overnight as a weak system passes through. A stronger storm system will arrive Wednesday night, however! A…
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Preparations for the upcoming storm headed for Santa Cruz
APTOS, Calif. (KION) — As the storms move in, Santa Cruz County locals are preparing as concerns over flooding, power outages and road closures…
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Caltrans braces for possible storm impacts near Highway 1 in Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) — As the Central Coast braces for impacts from this week’s storm system, Caltrans is monitoring several key roads including…
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Save the babies! SPCA Monterey looking for help in rescuing baby opossums
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is seeking community support to help save…
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PG&E reminds customers to not let metallic balloons fly this Valentine’s Day
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) — PG&E is letting customers be aware when buying metallic balloons this Valentine’s Day due to their potential to…
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Cabrillo College President, Superintendent Wetstein retires
APTOS, Calif. (KION) – After seven years of being in his roles, Cabrillo College President and Superintendent Matt Wetstein announced his retirement.…
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CAL FIRE seasonal firefighters return early, adapting to fire year
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Local CAL FIRE units are beginning to adapt to a shift from a traditional fire season to a fire year. CAL FIRE BEU…
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Vistra, PG&E, other agencies named in civil lawsuit filed after battery plant fire
MONTEREY/ALAMEDA COUNTIES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Singleton Schreiber, LLP has filed a civil lawsuit in Alameda County Court in the name of multiple…
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Bigger Storm On The Horizon
One more chilly, albeit slightly warmer, morning before a pair of storm systems pays us a visit this week. The first, weak system will arrive late…
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Governor Newsom calls on CAL FIRE to update fire hazard zone map
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KION) — Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to prepare for future urban firestorms. The order is after a…
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New murals bring artistic flair to Mid-Town Lane in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — New murals in Old Town Salinas bring an artistic flair to Mid-Town Lane to expand public art throughout the city. United…
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Community group takes aim at Moss Landing Power Plant fire
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION) — The Moss Landing Power Plant fire has impacted many. There have been 4 fires there since 2019. Many in the community…
Continue ReadingMild Monday Afternoon
Cold and frosty is how we’ll start the work week! A dry, cold air mass will remain in place on Monday but a pair of storm systems will pay us a…
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Cool Mornings Until The Next Storm
Cold and frosty is how we’ll start the work week! A dry, cold air mass will remain in place on Monday but a pair of storm systems will pay us a…
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Woman arrested Friday after ramming vehicles, breaking windows in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) — A woman was arrested after ramming vehicles and breaking a window in Marina on Friday. According to Marina Police, it all…
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One dead in early morning crash on Echo Valley Road
Editor’s Note: Updated with the name of the victim MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — A man is dead after a fatal crash on Highway 101 near Echo…
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Living in the 831: Popular piano man celebrates 20th Anniversary
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The Central Coast is no stranger to creative minds and one local performer is celebrating a 20-year stint, something…
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Crash slows traffic, takes down utility pole on Highway 68
COUNTY OF MONTEREY, Calif. — A utility pole along Highway 68 near Torero Drive was knocked down by a crash just before noon Saturday. Our reporter…
Continue ReadingRinse & Repeat
Calmer weather for the weekend but grab those warmer coats! Clearing skies will bring plenty of sunshine but temps will take a tumble with…
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A Carmel favorite, The Forge, is serving its last dish on Friday night
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — A beloved Carmel restaurant, The Forge, is closing its doors for good Friday. The restaurant has been a community…
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Attorney General Rob Bonta weighs in on the Betabel Commercial Development to try and protect tribal cultural resources
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that he is intervening in a lawsuit that challenges the approval…
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Caltrans reopens a section of Highway 1 between Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans District 5 announced Friday that the section of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and Gorda slightly south…
Continue ReadingCalming Down Friday
A few more showers linger into Friday on the back side of Thursday’s storm system. A small low pressure center will rotate in Friday morning and…
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Lingering Showers
A few more showers linger into Friday on the back side of Thursday’s storm system. A small low pressure center will rotate in Friday morning and…
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UCSC alumna wins second Grammy award for Best Folk Album
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — An alumna from UC Santa Cruz, Gillian Welch, was the recipient of the Best Folk Album award with musical partner…
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Tree down blocking both lanes across Main Street in Ben Lomond
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz confirmed that Main Street at Sunnyside Avenue in Ben Lomond has been blocked by a tree. The CHP says…
Continue ReadingA day in the life: one Santa Cruz Mountain resident chips in to help clean up downed trees
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Bike, equestrian trails closed in Monterey County Parks due to weather
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — All bike and equestrian trails in Monterey County Parks will be closed until Sunday due to weather conditions. This…
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Alleged elder abuse in a Watsonville care home led to one man’s death; Attorney General Rob Bonta
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office received a complaint from the Superior Court of the State of…
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