Fire burning near Roy Diaz Street shuts down Highway 101 onramp
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire is burning off Del Torre Street near Highway 101. The fire is causing problems and has shut down the onramp to…
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The Only Women’s Car Show returns to Car Week
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV): After a two-year hiatus, The Prancing Ponies Women’s Car Show returns to Monterey Car Week on Friday. This is…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Program helps minorities learn to surf
The typical surfer is a white male between the ages of 18 and 30, according to Surfrider.org. Surfing becomes expensive when you add up the cost of…
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CSU Monterey Bay to offer abortion pills beginning 2023
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – To comply with State Bill 24, CSU Monterey Bay will offer abortion pills as soon as January 1, 2023. The bill states that…
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Three arrested for endangering children in Hollister home littered with guns and drugs
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito Sheriff’s Office said a property on the 1300 block of Hillcrest Road was searched Tuesday morning,…
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Marina Police warn of mobile jewelry snatching thieves
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said there have been several reported calls for people in a white Jeep Grand Cherokee luring people and…
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Marina City Council approves $4.2 million to remove Fort Ord Barracks
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV): The Marina City Council approved a $4.2 million contract to remove old Fort Old barracks near Marina High School. On Aug.…
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San Jose fire captain loses three children and ex-wife in Hollister crash
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 18, 2022, at 2:30 p.m.- A San Jose fire captain suffered an unthinkable tragedy after…
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Central Coast counties looking for public input for more electric charging stations
Central Coast counties are looking for input from the community as they work to identify sites for future electric vehicle charging stations.…
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Former Harden Middle School teacher sentenced to 40 years for sexually abusing five minors
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 17, 2022, at 10:56 a.m.- A former Salinas Union High School District teacher was sentenced to 40 years…
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Harkins Fire stopped near Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU said they stopped forward progress on a half-acre fire near Harkins Slough Road. The cause is still under…
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Over 2,800 customers without power west of Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E says that at least 2,821 customers are without power west of Watsonville. Seven hundred fifty-one customers…
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Lisa Eisemann, wife of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter passes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The daughter of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter said her mother passed after a long battle with dementia. Lisa Eisemann…
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California community colleges to offer basic needs resource center
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new policy that went into effect on July 1 requires community colleges in California to hire a basic needs coordinator…
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Fire burning in Fort Hunter Liggett 583 acres, 42% contained
JOLON, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE said they are responding to three vegetation fires near Williams Hill Tuesday that total 583 acres. The fire is…
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Russian spacewalk cut short by bad battery in cosmonaut suit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Russian spacewalker had to rush back inside the International Space Station on Wednesday when the battery voltage in…
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Three killed in three crashes in three days in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said they are investigating three separate deadly vehcile crashes over the weekend. The first…
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White Nissan may be linked to 2021 Morgan Hill murder
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Morgan Hill Police Department needs the public’s help in finding the owner of a white Nissan Sentra potentially…
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CEO ordered to pay $2.4 million for growing cannabis without state licenses
MONTEREY, CALIF, (KION-TV): Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced todaythat former California New Wave CEO Paul King will…
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Man shot in the hand near Winton Street in Seaside
Seaside Police are investigating a shooting that left a man with a gunshot wound to his hand on…
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California Flex Alert issued for Wednesday
CALIF. (KION-TV)- California ISO has issued a statewide Flex Alert for Wednesday due to excessive heat and high energy demands. They are asking…
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Monkey behind prank 911 calls at Paso Robles Zoo
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said a Capuchin monkey was behind recently dropped 911 calls. The first…
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Victim identified in deadly Salinas homeless encampment shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Police are asking the public if they know anything about a deadly shooting that happened at a homeless encampment over the…
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20-year-old arrested with 500 fentanyl pills and revolver in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a man on North Main Street and Rossi for possessing a gun and fentanyl pills. A traffic…
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Wanted street racer arrested with handgun and cannabis cartridges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man wanted for street racing back in mid-July. The initial…
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Two shot at Beach Flats Park in Santa Cruz drive-by
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said at least two people were shot Sunday night after a drive-by at Beach Flats Park. Police arrived…
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Hunter dead after rollover crash in Monterey County
JOLON, Calif. (KION-TV)- In what has been a devastating weekend on the Central Coast for fatal car crashes. A hunter died on day one of rifle…
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One person dead after crash along Highway 1 near Lightfighter Drive
The CHP confirms that one person is dead after a car crash on Highway…
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Man dies after car erupts in flames in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) California Highway Patrol is investigating a solo-vehicle car crash that left one man dead early Sunday morning in the…
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Watsonville native mic’d up during minor league baseball game
Dayton Dragons infielder and Cincinnati Reds prospect, Ruben Ibarra, showed off some of his personality in a recent game against the Fort Wayne…
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Man arrested in connection to ATM fire in South Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m.- Salinas Police said they arrested a man in connection with an ATM fire that occurred…
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UPDATE: Forward progress stopped on DeLaveaga Fire in Santa Cruz
UPDATE, 2:36 p.m.- CAL FIRE crews say forward progress has stopped on the DeLaveaga Fire. Crews say about three to five acres burned. No injuries or…
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49ers begin their quest for their sixth Lombardi Trophy
SANTA CLARA, CALIF, (KION-TV): The Trey Lance era will begin tonight as the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers as both teams open…
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Benny the Gilroy dog found in Germany reunited with owner
Gilroy Police reported a golden retriever was found roaming the streets of a small village in Germany. …
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Salinas Fire investigating arson at South Salinas froyo location
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire said they contained a shrub fire Friday morning outside the MYO Frozen Yogurt on South Main Street. Salinas…
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Veggie Box event at Rancho Cielo helps feed local community
A new milestone was reached in Rancho Cielo’s effort to feed those in need as more than ten thousand boxes of tasty goods were handed out this…
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Giants mourn passing of Burlingame school principal Cristin Coleman, wife of Tim Lincecum
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants announced Thursday the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed…
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Police: 17-year-old student arrested for making violent threats towards Gonzales school
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Gonzales Unified School District was informed Thursday of a “non-specific threat” being made “to no particular…
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Watsonville Police determine suspicious device to be cooking item, streets open
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE August 11, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.- Watsonville Police Officers on the scene say that the suspicious device…
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Illegal cannabis farm found hidden on Salinas berry farm
MONTEREY, CALIF, (KION-TV): The Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit discovered a massive illegal cannabis operation hidden on a berry farm in…
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PG&E and Marina Fire conduct safety exercise to review natural gas safety
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E conducted a safety exercise along with Marina Fire in response to a recent surge in homeowners and third-party…
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Faced with staffing shortages, businesses gearing up for busy Monterey Car Week
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey Car Week officially kicks off on Friday. Monterey County expects around 85,000 people to visit the Central…
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Man arrested in Santa Cruz with loaded handgun and Xanax
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Sunday, Santa Cruz Police said they arrested a man that was oddly parked in a roadway on Ocean Street and blocking…
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WATCH: Bodycam video of Marshawn Lynch arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of DUI
LAS VEGAS, (KION-TV) — Las Vegas Metro police said they arrested former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch on suspicion of DUI. Video of Marshawn…
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School Resource Officer assigned to Spring Grove School in San Benito County
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office announced the appointment of a School Resource Officer at Spring Grove School near…
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49ers legend Frank Gore charged in New Jersey for domestic violence dispute
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JER. (KION-TV)- Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore has been charged with assault after an alleged domestic…
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Thieves take over $200 from Soledad Jr. Giants Program
SOLEDAD, CALIF- (KION TV): The Soledad-Mission Recreation District confirmed to KION that they were robbed last weekend after thieves got away with…
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Gas leak on Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville closes part of road
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E is in the area of Freedom Boulevard from Alta Vista Street to Clifford Avenue after reports of a gas leak…
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New $7,800 grant to help improve Fort Ord trails
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A $78,000 grant has been given to the Monterey Off-Road Cycling Association to help “reduce environmental impact in…
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Residents in rural areas will have transportation across Monterey County starting Wednesday
SALINAS, CALIF, (KION TV): The Independent Transportation Network Monterey County will launch its first ride on Wednesday at 10 a.m. A member…
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