San Benito Fire Safe Council seeks out community members
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Benito Fire Safe Council is seeking to recruit community members into the council. The SBFSC is seeking…
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RTC Showing off Train Station Concepts for Zero Emission Rail Line
Santa Cruz RTC held an informational meeting on Tuesday night to tell the community about plans for the train stations coming with the zero emission…
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The Marine Mammal Protection Act under threat due to proposed reauthorization bill
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries met Tuesday to consider a proposed…
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Incendio de Watsonville se investiga como intento de asesinato
ACTUALIZACIÓN (22 de julio, 2025. 5:04 p.m.) WATSONVILLE, California (KMUV-TV) — En llamas despertaron vecinos de este complejo de casas móviles…
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Four retailers fined in Monterey County for selling flavored tobacco
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Four owners of different markets and smoke shops were fined for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other…
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Universal Pre-K available for Santa Cruz County families
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Beginning this fall, families across Santa Cruz County will have access to a brighter educational future, starting…
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Local farmers work to stay ahead of rising regulatory costs
A recent report showed that famers in Monterey County had a production gross value of almost $5Â billion in 2024, and while that number may sound…
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Marina Voicing Dispute over CalAm Water Desalination Plant
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Marina is speaking out against plans for a new Cal-Am water desalination plant while calling for people to…
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Preparations underway for first Gilroy Garlic Festival since mass shooting
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Preparations are underway for the first Gilroy Garlic Festival since 2019’s mass shooting. Sisters Rita and Josephine…
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Suspect in deadly shooting outside of Jaime’s Lounge in Salinas convicted of second-degree murder
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County D.A. announced the suspect in a deadly shooting at Jaime’s Lounge in April 2024 has been convicted…
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Cooler Temps, Cloudy Weather & Coastal Flooding
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 discussing exceptions to the building moratorium ordinance
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Talks of a building moratorium will continue in the city of Greenfield, with some exceptions to the moratorium set for…
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California study finds labor shortage in construction industry
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Uncertainty brought by ICE fears is causing concern within the construction industry. A recent study by the…
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How residents can shape the future of Downtown Greenfield this week
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Greenfield is ready to hear the public’s feedback on the future of their downtown area. An engagement…
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Salinas native promoted to Brigadier General, retires with rank
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas native Amanda B. Evans is moving up in the ranks as Brigadier General for the United States Air Force and…
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Below Normal Temperatures Continue Through 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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Neighbors react to surge in traffic amid Rodeo Week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Rodeo Salinas is wrapping up tonight, and while the event brings a lot of fun, it also brings a lot of…
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First-ever Monterey Abalone Festival July 26 and July 27
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On July 26 and 27, festival-goers can enjoy the first-ever Monterey Abalone Festival. This event will take place at…
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Monterey’s 2025 Climate Action Plan is seeking input from the community
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey is asking for your help in shaping its 2025 Monterey Climate Action Plan. This plan aims to reduce…
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Hollister Airport plane collision Saturday morning
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police say that they responded to a two-aircraft crash at the Hollister Municipal Airport Saturday, after…
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Copper wire thefts up across the state; AT&T is offering hefty award
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — AT&T announced this week that copper wire thefts have gone up significantly throughout the state. They say…
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Seaside Fire Chief sworn in Thursday night
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside held a swearing-in ceremony for its new fire chief Thursday night. The new Fire Chief Paul Blaha,…
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Regent’s Slide reopening date announcement expected in September
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin was on the Central Coast this week giving an update on…
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Toreros del Rodeo: Héroes desapercibidos enfrentan la furia de los toros para resguardar a los jinetes
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— La práctica de los toreros, como los conocemos en la actualidad, se ha adaptado a las necesidades dentro del ruedo. En…
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Juvenile arrest made in Castroville murder from June 26 second suspect considered ‘armed and dangerous’
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 17-year-old male juvenile for the murder of…
Continue Reading Slight Warming Trend Begins Today
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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Central Coast reacts to potentially funding cuts to public broadcast
SEASIDE, Calif (KION-TV) — For most, cutting the television or radio is the first thing they do in the morning. In Monterey County, KAZU has been a…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Calls on Community to Support Vulnerable Foster Youth
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The County of Monterey is trying to open doors for opportunities for foster kids in the community.The county of Monterey is…
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Pacific Grove winds down its Parklet Program
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Parklet Program will sunset on October 31 of this year to focus on transitioning to sidewalk dining. Businesses…
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Temporary closure lifted at Monterey County Jail on third day of power outage
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A temporary closure for public visitations has been lifted at the Monterey County Jail, in their third day of power…
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Santa Cruz Fire rescues young man after falling from a cliff near West Cliff Drive
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A young man was rescued after falling from a cliff near West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz Wednesday afternoon. According…
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Monterey moving forward with rule changes to sidewalk vending
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey City Council is moving forward with changes to the city’s sidewalk vending ordinance after a unanimous…
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KION Pets of the Week for July 17, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project and Animal Friends Rescue Project introduces this weeks multiple Pets of the Week. MEET: DAPHNE AND MADDIE Daphne and…
Continue Reading Below Seasonal Temps Today, Warming Trend Begins Tomorrow
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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Monterey County Jail runs on emergency generators for second straight night
The Monterey County Jail remains cut-off from the power grid.Emergency generators are running for the second straight night. The emergency generators…
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Potential large-chain grocery store strike along the Central Coast if negotiations are not met
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 4:14 p.m. July 24, 2025 Safeway has released the following statement to KION News about the impending…
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New Soledad Chief of Police Patrick Valenzuela sworn in Wednesday evening
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad officially appointed Patrick G. Valenzuela as its new Chief of Police Wednesday evening ahead of its…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties seek community input on homeless housing funding
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey and San Benito counties are teaming with Lead Me Home Continuum of Care for an application for State…
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Aspire Health discusses Double Up Food Bucks program for California-grown produce purchases
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A program aimed at aiding food insecurity has returned for EBT users to have more incentives for picking fresh…
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Man dead in fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A 61-year-old man is dead after a motorcyclist crashed into them on Tuesday night in Gilroy. According to the Gilroy…
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Research shows wildfires can contaminate water quality up to eight years later
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a recent study that discovered wildfires can affect water quality in surrounding areas for up to eight years.…
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Cold Case Project of Monterey County funds forensics in unsolved cases
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Cold Case Project of Monterey County gave an update on new grants providing funding for future cases. The…
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Two rescued in fishing boat fire near Capitola Beach
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two people were rescued in a boat fire earlier today off the coast of Capitola Beach. According to the Central Fire…
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Solidarity Network confirms no ICE activity at cannabis farms; people detained then released
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Amid fears of ICE activity at Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties’ cannabis farms, the Solidarity Network has…
Continue Reading Below Seasonal Temps Continue Through Thursday
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 Liaison of Fun: Matt Merritt talks about performing at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Matt Merritt has been rolling around the rodeo circuit for more than 20 years, with multiple stops made at the…
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Visiting the Heritage Museum at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Rodeo Salinas Chair Laurie LaVelle talks to KION about the Heritage Museum and some of the old pieces that…
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Construction Begins on Monterey County Covid Memorial
Monterey County Officials say that they lost 940 residents during the pandemic, now construction is beginning on a new memorial for victims of…
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Castroville looks into preserving old artichoke sign
It’s been a couple weeks since Castroville’s iconic sign declaring it the artichoke center of the world came down.The town’s community services…
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Forward progress stopped on Sage Fire
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV) – Forward progress has been stopped on the Sage Fire after a structure fire spread into vegetation. According to CAL FIRE…
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