Monterey Regional Airport receives federal funding for new terminal
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new $25 million in federal funding was approved for Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), according to Senator Alex…
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Wacky Weather
Air Quality: Good This Morning: We have a dense fog advisory in portions of the Central Coast until 10 am. This Afternoon: We are in a Moderate…
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Air Quality: Good Tonight, through Wednesday: Warm at the coast and hot inland. Night and early morning fog near the Monterey Bay. 70’s and 80’s…
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Highway 17 dangers, the CHP responds
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains is known to be a dangerous stretch of road. Now, the CHP is cracking…
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Above state standard levels of Hexavalant Chromium found in Watsonville water supply
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) notified parents that Watsonville’s water supply showed Hexavalant…
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Cabrillo College faces cuts to two Hispanic grant programs
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Cabrillo College confirmed it will be one of the colleges losing funding for its Hispanic grant programs. The Trump…
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Businesses in Salinas on edge after a series of armed robberies in the last week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police are searching for a suspect after various armed robbery incidents took place over the last couple of…
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Cabrillo College se enfrenta a recortes en dos programas de becas para estudiantes hispanos
APTOS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) – Cabrillo College confirmó que será uno de los colegios que perderá la financiación para sus programas de becas para…
Continue Reading Comerciantes en Salinas están alerta tras una serie de robos a mano armada
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV)— En los últimos días, negocios en Salinas han reportado robos e intento de robos a mano armada. En la mayoría de los…
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CalPIA offers career opportunities for incarcerated people in Soledad’s Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — People incarcerated at the state prison in Soledad now have a chance to learn new job skills while they’re serving out…
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Air Quality: GOOD This Morning: Clouds will spread over the most areas along with patchy fog. Temperatures in the upper 50’s and…
Continue ReadingSalinas celebrates Mexican Independence with El Grito parade
Mexican Independence day is coming up on Tuesday, but the party started this weekend in Salinas with the 25th annual El Grito parade. El Grito is…
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PG&E and California Fire Foundation offers agencies grants to prepare for wildfires
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E has teamed up with the California Fire Foundation (CFF) for the eighth year to award $950,000 in wildfire…
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Two dead in three-car crash involving a semi-truck near Salinas; deputies identify victims
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Two people are dead after a deadly three-vehicle crash near Salinas, according to the California Highway Patrol.…
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Salt/14-2 Fire at 25,580 acres, 100% contained as evacuation warnings have been lifted
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that all evacuation warnings previously issued for Zone…
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Crash-prone Highway 101 and Rock Road intersection gets permanent fix Friday
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) –Big changes are coming to a well-known trouble spot on Highway 101 in San Benito County. Following dozens of…
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Santa Cruz’s BCycle program not working for all riders
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — BCyle, Santa Cruz County’s bicycle share program, is now facing criticism from some, riders saying its too expensive,…
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Security measures ahead of day one at the Santa Cruz County Fair
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Beeps fill the air as patrons waiting in line at the Santa Cruz County Fair enter on site for its first day, a…
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Felton Fire considers parcel tax to save department in Thursday night’s meeting
FELTON, Calif. (KION) — Dozens of Felton residents packed into the Felton Fire station Thursday night to hear talk about solutions. The big one is a…
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Air Quality: GOOD This Morning: Clouds will spread over the most areas along with patchy fog. Temperatures in the upper 50’s and 60’s. This…
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EXTRA TIME: Head Coach Jordan Stewart debriefs road trip, looks ahead to final stretch
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay FC (6-12-6, 24 points) returns home this weekend to host Hartford Athletic (9-9-5, 32 points) at Cardinale…
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Air Quality: GOOD Tonight: Clouds will spread over the most areas along with patchy fog. Temperatures in the upper 50’s and 60’s. …
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Choferes de autobuses escolares hablan sobre la crisis de rutas que afecta al Valle de Pájaro
VALLE DE PAJARO, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Por meses, la comunidad en el Valle de Pájaro dice que está sufriendo una crisis en la falta de rutas y…
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Reportaje Especial: Las familias de Royal Oaks rompen el silencio, y dicen estar cansadas de una falta de servicio de transporte escolar
ROYAL OAKS, California (KMUV) — Una comunidad de Royal Oaks, al norte del Condado de Monterey, vive todos los días con la incertidumbre de saber si…
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Air Quality: Good, BUT I am still watching smoke from the fires burning to our east. Mainly the Garnett fire which is putting up…
Continue ReadingLocal communities react and respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — People on the Central Coast reacting to the assassination of right-wing personality and internet celebrity Charlie…
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Watsonville approves $250K contract expansion for 17 new Flock surveillance cameras
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville is almost doubling the amount of Flock license-plate-reading cameras. The city council voted to expand…
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Be Mindful: Mental health resources for local college students
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Being a college student can be tough. A number of things can take a toll on a student’s mental health, from…
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Air Quality: Good, BUT I am still watching smoke from the fires burning to our east. Mainly the Garnett fire which is putting up…
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Cal Fire takes advantage of cooler weather in fight against Salt 14-2 Fire
Cal Fire is looking to stay ahead of the flames as cooler weather has helped to slow the Salt 14-2 fire. The fire has been burning for a week but…
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Santa Cruz County inches closer to nitrous oxide sales ban
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The first reading of an ordinance that would ban the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational use in the county.…
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Air Quality: Good, BUT I am still watching smoke from the fires burning to our east. Mainly the Garnett fire which is putting up a lot of smoke. …
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Air Quality: Good, BUT I am still watching the smoke from the fires burning to our east. Mainly the Garnet fire which is putting…
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Three correctional officers from San Benito County attacked by inmate
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that three of its correctional officers were injured after an…
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Central Coast Goodwill calls in the bomb squad over suspected grenade; was not real grenade
SALINAS, Cailf. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police were called to the Central Coast Goodwill Monday morning over a suspected grenade that my have been…
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Santa Cruz Police respond to reports of gunfire on Sunday near Wilkes Circle
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Police Department announced Monday that they are investigating a shooting that took place on Wilkes…
Continue Reading Expect Light Rain This Week & Lower Temps
I am watching the smoke from the fires burning to our east. It is possible that we may see some elevated smoke over the next day or so. Not expected…
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92nd Annual Festa Italia celebrates tradition and Italian heritage at Old Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) –The 92nd Annual Festa Italia at the Old Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf drew a crowd of eager families and festival-goers…
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I am watching the smoke from the fires burning to our east. It is possible that we may see some elevated smoke over the next day or so. Not expected…
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Southbound Highway 17 back open a day after fuel tanker overturns
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirms Highway 17 is back open after a fuel tanker overturned in the area, forcing officers to shut…
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Santa Cruz County hatchery receives funds from local cannabis tax ahead of salmon season
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A nearly $4 million state cannabis tax grant is funding something you might not expect: salmon conservation. “Our…
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Capitola woman celebrates 103rd birthday Thursday
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — One woman in Capitola celebrated a very special birthday on Thursday and it is a birthday that reached triple digits.…
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Santa Cruz RTC exploring borrowing money for projects
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) may be changing the scope of the coastal rail trail…
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Santa Cruz County sends a strike force to assist in the TCU Lightning Complex fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Strike Team XCZ 2325C from Santa Cruz County was sent to assist in the TCU Lightning Complex fire Thursday…
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Transitional housing program for recently incarcerated men pulled amid community backlash.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Plans for a halfway house in Salinas were squashed after community outrage. “After careful consideration, HERS has…
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Air Quality: Good, BUT I am watching the smoke from the fires burning to our east. It is possible that we may see some elevated…
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KION Pets of the Week for September 4, 2025
Here’s KION’s Pets of the Week for September 4, 2025! PEPPER Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces us to Pepper! Pepper is half of a litter rescued…
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Air Quality: Good, BUT I am watching the smoke from the fires burning to our east. It is possible that we may see some elevated smoke over the…
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