Cool & Cloudy 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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Santa Cruz County celebrates opening of “Whale Bridge” Hwy 1 Overcrossing
Dozens of people in the Santa Cruz area came together Wednesday for a ceremony to celebrate the whale bridge, a newly opened crossing for pedestrians…
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Grenades found in Marina destroyed by MCSO Bomb Squad
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two grenades found in Marina were destroyed by the Bomb Squad this morning. The two grenades were found near the 400 block…
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Suspect arrested for possible arson in Capitola Target fire
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A suspect was arrested after a reported arson inside of Target in Capitola Tuesday night. According to the Central Fire…
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Tsunami advisory canceled across Santa Cruz, Monterey Counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – A tsunami advisory for the state from Humboldt/Del Norte Line to Ragged Point has been canceled. According to the…
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CA State Parks advise that aircraft debris from Pacific Grove plane crash may wash ashore
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Aircraft debris may be washing ashore near Pacific Grove. According to the Pacific Grove Police Department, debris…
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Victim identified in deadly solo crash on River Road
CHAULAR, Calif. (KION-TV) – The victim in a deadly River Road crash in Chualar has been identified. According to the California Highway Patrol, the…
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City of Salinas considers street sweeping program revisions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Salinas is considering revising some elements of its street sweeping program. A report to the city indicates…
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One person dead in Prunedale mobile home fire on Monday
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person has died in an early morning structure fire of a mobile home in Prunedale on Monday morning. North…
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Huge Pacific quake triggers tsunami alerts for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and all of the US West Coast
Originally Published: 29 JUL 25 20:03 ET Updated: 29 JUL 25 20:21 ET By Taylor Ward, Helen Regan and Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami…
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Three people dead after plane crash just offshore of Pacific Grove, victims identified
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people killed in a plane crash…
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Child care affordability expands in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — In response to limited options for formal child care, Santa Cruz County is offering a loan program for…
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Gilroy Garlic Festival sees economic impact during its 2025 revival
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The smell of garlic once again filled the air in Gilroy this past weekend as the city’s beloved Garlic Festival made its…
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Seaside Police warn of an uptick of vehicle break-ins
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – There is a rise in vehicle break-ins in Seaside, and work trucks seem to be the prime target, according to Seaside…
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Young girls tied to series of unprovoked attacks in San Francisco
By KTVU Staff and Amber Lee SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) – A group of teenage girls is possibly tied to a series of unprovoked attacks in San…
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Carmel man arrested in wife’s murder, first court appearance
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says Donel Geisen did not enter a plea in court Tuesday. They…
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Driver injured after crane crashes off of Highway 101 into E. Alisal Street culvert
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – One person is recovering in the hospital after careening off the highway in Salinas. It created gridlock traffic for…
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Opportunities For More Sunshine
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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Mosquito-eating fish give-away in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is offering free mosquito-eating fish from the guppy family to county residents. These fish –…
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La oficina del Sheriff de Santa Cruz confirma haber encontrado un cadáver relacionado con la desaparición de un adolescente de Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — El domingo la unidad canina, con la oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz, localizo un cuerpo sin vida en la…
Continue Reading Se identifica a las tres vÃctimas mortales del accidente aéreo frente a la costa de Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey reveló las identidades de las tres personas que fallecieron en un…
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Two people killed in Santa Cruz Mountains crash, CHP investigating
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP’s Santa Cruz area office said it is investigating a crash that left two people dead Saturday evening.…
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Sushi restaurant rendered a ‘total loss’ after early morning fire in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two businesses, including a popular local sushi restaurant, were deemed total losses in an early morning fire in…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff confirms body was found related to Watsonville missing teen
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office said they have found a body near where a Watsonville teen was reported…
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Vigil held for victims of plane crash, aviation expert points to weather as possible factor
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A plane crashed late Saturday night just 200 yards off the coast of Asilomar State Beach, killing all three people…
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CAL FIRE looks back at the CZU Lightning Complex Fire five years later in library series
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A series of library events will examine the devastation and aftermath of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire five…
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Marina man arrested for stealing car on Sunday afternoon
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man from Marina was arrested on Sunday for stealing a car last seen on July 21. According to the Marina Police…
Continue Reading Warmer Temps, Still Below Seasonal Averages
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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Salinas Police investigating deadly Saturday shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirmed to KION one person was killed in a shooting Saturday. The department said it received a…
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Victim identified in Carmel murder investigation
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) – The identity of the victim of a suspect murder/attempted suicide has been released. The victim was identified as…
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IndyCar takes to the track in Monterey County once again
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – IndyCar is back at Laguna Seca once again, and KION Sports Director Maxwell Glenn is here with a preview of the…
Continue Reading Seasonable Temps Return Monday
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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Murray Street Bridge pile driving schedule announced
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – As the City of Santa Cruz continues work on their Murray Street Bridge project, a pile driving schedule has been…
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Barrios Unidos ask PVUSD for a return of their mentor programs
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A mentorship program is no more, after a decision by Pajaro Valley High School principal put a pause to a…
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BREAKING- Five Planned Parenthood of California locations close due to federal funding cuts
Five Planned Parenthood of California locations have permanently closed due to funding cuts from The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Gilroy, Santa…
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Fully engulfed mobile home with five acres of vegetation burned outside of Gonzales
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fire crews responded to a trailer fire that took place on River Road just outside of Gonzalez Thursday afternoon. The…
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Four displaced after house fire in Gilroy on Tuesday
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Four people have been displaced after a structure fire in Gilroy on Tuesday night. According to the Santa Clara County…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz’s iconic Catalyst venue hits the market
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -A landmark in downtown Santa Cruz, the iconic Catalyst, is now on the market for $4.55 million. For many longtime…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz job market struggles amid rising housing cost
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The job market in Santa Cruz County is facing significant challenges as the workforce continues to shrink. …
Continue ReadingKION Pet of the Week: Meet Oliver O’Malley
KION’s Pet of the Week for July 24, 2025 is Oliver O’Malley! Oliver is 8 months old and is described as a sweet combination of puppy energy and older…
Continue Reading Below Average Temperatures
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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Vista signs agreement with EPA to begin cleanup at Moss Landing battery plant
Vistra Corp has entered an agreement with the feds to begin clean up in Moss Landing, where their battery storage facility went up in flames earlier…
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Two arrested after armed robbery in Moss Landing
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two suspects have been arrested for an armed robbery in Moss Landing earlier this afternoon. According to Monterey…
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CAL Fire AI tool shares real-time data helping people prepare for wild fires
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new AI chatbot is looking to bridge the information gap when it comes to wildfires. CAL Fire is saying…
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Monterey City Manager Hans Uslar announces retirement
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After seven years as city manager, Hans Uslar has announced his retirement in December of 2025. With 28 years of…
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Adaptive AI signals coming to Highway 68, saving the county millions
New artificial intelligence technology is making its way to the County of Monterey to help with congestion on U.S. Highway 68. The adaptive AI…
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EPA and Vistra Corp. reach agreement for urgent battery cleanup at Moss Landing
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) reached an agreement with Vistra Corp. to remove and dispose of the…
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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 unanimously approves preliminary vote on building moratorium
Greenfield moves one step closer to a dreaded building moratorium. The city is stuck choosing between hurting its economic development or allowing…
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