Neighbors preach wildfire preparation alongside Carmel Fire anniversary
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – Five years ago Carmel Valley was up in flames and today, as people recall evacuating, preparation for future wildfires…
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Lighter Winds, Less Clouds & Warmer Weather
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures could reach the 90s to low 100s by Thursday and Friday. Areas closer to the…
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1924 Hispano-Suiza takes 2025 Best of Show at Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance
Hundreds of historic cars showcased on the central coast this week, all leading up to today. Fans flocking to marvel at the unique models — from…
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Highway 1 road closures in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, August 18 onward
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced that starting on Monday, August 18, a series of ramp and lane closures along Highway 1 will…
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Santa Cruz Police asking for the community’s help in finding this man
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On August 8, Santa Cruz Police say that a woman was violently attacked and sexually assaulted while walking near the…
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Joby Aviation makes a successful air taxi test flight between Marina and Monterey airports
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina-based Joby Aviation still flying through milestones. Earlier this week, the company had their first successful…
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Forest Hill Manor releases statement on nursing assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 12:26 PM – KION received a statement from Forest Hill Manor administrator Ryan Taylor on the alleged sexual…
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Salinas cancels vote to grant $100,000 to Compass Church for fireworks show
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A hot topic was debated Tuesday night inside the Salinas City Council chambers. The city was considering donating…
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Spectators faun over Ferraris
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Across five blocks, Ferrari after Ferrari lined the streets of Carmel-By-The-Sea. People were packed into every…
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KION Pets of the Week for August 14, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project and Animal Friends Rescue introduce us to our Pets of the Week for August 14, 2025. BISCUIT First up is Biscuit, from…
Continue Reading Warmer Temps Today, Cool Down Tomorrow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week,…
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Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association dissolves organization
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association announced they are dissolving their organization this week. The group, known for promoting local…
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Five years after the CZU fire, a community rebuilds from the ashes
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Five years after the CZU Lightning Complex Fire tore through the Santa Cruz Mountains, the community is still…
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Local detailing shop looking to break through the industry
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car week has seen busy times for local detailing shops around the Peninsula. Some, like Ronald Tinsley, are seeing…
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The Little Car Show revs up in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Unique and rare cars lined the sidewalks of Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, for The Little Car…
Continue Reading Higher Temperatures & Strong Winds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week,…
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Insight Health steps away from lease-to-purchase talks with Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital out of San Benito County announcing further challenges Wednesday afternoon.…
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Car Week brings increase sales to local restaurants
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Restaurants in Monterey are seeing a sales boost with tourists visiting for Car Week. Many workers in the restaurant…
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Free Monterey Bay Aquarium Tickets for Locals
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering Monterey County residents free tickets this September after the success of last…
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Cooler Temps, Morning Drizzle & Strong Winds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week, keeping…
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New pop-up program ‘From StreetFront to StoreFront’ could give life to vacant Salianas storefronts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Salinas is considering a new pilot program that could bring new life to vacant storefronts and support local…
Continue Reading Pattern Change Today & Sneaker Waves
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week,…
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Roundabouts on Imjin Parkway open next Friday
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Drivers will soon have access to the long-awaited roundabouts being installed on Imjin Parkway. The city of Marina is…
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Clocktower Center appeal public hearing set for tomorrow evening in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Santa Cruz is inviting people to hear an appeal of a controversial housing project at Tuesday’s city…
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Locals get ready for Car Week traffic, regional airport welcoming many tourists
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car enthusiasts are heading to the Peninsula for Car Week. Tourists traveling to the regional airport, as well as many…
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Central Coast Poker Rally rallies in Marina at the Brass Tap
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Car Week is revving up here on the Central Coast, bringing with it some new events for car owners and enthusiasts to…
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Seaside Car Week events rev up, road closures in place
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Seaside is at the ready for Car Week festivities, which also means some road closures are in store for…
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La Alianza de Fútbol llega a Salinas por primera vez, en un torneo lleno de oportunidades
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— El Complejo de Fútbol de Salinas acoge por primera vez un torneo nacional. El recinto dará la bienvenida al torneo…
Continue Reading Elevated Fire Concerns Persist, Breezy Conditions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week, keeping…
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Congressman Jimmy Panetta to meet with the City of Scotts Valley for new town center
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Following the $1 million in federal funding awarded to Scotts Valley’s new town center, Congressman Jimmy Panetta…
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New traffic project to help congestion near Toro Park Elementary
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cut-through traffic near Toro Park Elementary has become a safety hazard, according to officials, and now…
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Multiple highways in Monterey County starting construction; expect delays
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers in Monterey County can expect delays due to multiple lane closures on highways 1, 101, 68 and 183…
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Police make multiple arrests in compliance checks over the weekend
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A multi-agency compliance response carried out by Seaside Fire and Police detectives, parole agents as well as CAL FIRE…
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Panoche Fire burns 423 acres in San Benito County; two civilians injured and 65% containment
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) – A vegetation fire is burning in San Benito County off of Panoche Road, with 423 acres. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the…
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Autoridades de Salinas alertan sobre una estafa relacionada con la compañía LSSC Scooter, tras una denuncia masiva
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Más de 40 personas presentaron una denuncia formal ante el departamento de policía de Salinas el lunes, con respecto…
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Monterey County gears up as car week roars back into town
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Car Week is back and revving into high gear in Monterey County, expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors from around the…
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KION Pets of the Week for August 7, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project and Animal Friends Rescue Project present this week’s Pets of the Week! Meet: Beethoven Beethoven is an eight-week-old…
Continue Reading Elevated Fire Weather Concerns, Breezy
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week,…
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Salinas Police investigating fraudulent scooter scheme
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is investigating a fraud scheme targeting the community through a fake scooter company.…
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Harbor Railroad Bridge to temporarily open to provide relief for businesses near Murray Bridge
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Some relief may be on the way for Santa Cruz businesses struggling with low foot traffic because of the ongoing…
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LAFCO report outlines possible next steps Felton Fire
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) – People living in Felton may soon face a proposal for a new tax. Local regulators are urging the Felton Fire District to…
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Tiny Village Project now under construction in Watsonville to provide shelter and support for the unhoused
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Construction is officially underway on the new Tiny Village project in Watsonville, a joint effort by Santa Cruz…
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SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak low pressure system aloft will linger over the region through early next week,…
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LAGUNA SECA SEASON PASS: Alex Palou dominates Java House Grand Prix of Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – For the second straight year, Alex Palou dominated at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, going back-to-back on the iconic…
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Suspect arrested in Hollister’s 4th of July drive-by shooting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to the 4th of July drive-by shooting that took place…
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Dog found in abandonment investigation, owners say it was a ‘misunderstanding’
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – A dog at the center of a potential abandonment investigation has been found with the owners coming forward to say it…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast reacts to potential 100% tariffs on computer chips
A big shakeup could be coming for the economy of electronics. President Trump promised to slap a whopping 100% tariff on computer chips. American…
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Diesel spill near King City caused stolen trailer, diesel fuel
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A case of stolen diesel fuel led to a diesel spill in King City early this morning. According to the California Highway…
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San Benito Sheriff’s Office, Probation Department announce new medical services
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Benito County Sheriff and Probation Department Chief announced a healthcare partner today for the…
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