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…
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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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Santa Cruz man accused of music streaming and wire fraud charges; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man is being indicted on four counts of wire fraud stemming from alleged misrepresentations of his software company…
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Monterey County tiny home, other housing projects receive updates
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County gave an update today on several homeless housing projects around the county. The tiny village in…
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Monterey County becomes first Blue Zone county in California
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey County has become the first county within California to achieve the certified Blue Zones…
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One dead in fatal crash on Reservation Road
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A person is dead after a fatal crash near Reservation and Blanco Roads in Marina. According to the California Highway…
Continue Reading Warmer Weather Lasts Through Next Week
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 Begins Search for New City Manager
Monterey city manager Hans Uslar is set to retire on December 30th, the city taking its first steps to find his replacement on Tuesday night. The…
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Lawsuit against CDCR claims plaintiff suffered alleged abuse on the job
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A state corrections officer announced a lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and…
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National Night Out events across the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s National Night Out, an annual nightly gathering of the community and law enforcement agencies to promote…
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Storage unit fire in Salinas extinguished, no injuries reported
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – An outbuilding outside of a home caught fire earlier this afternoon in Salinas with no injuries. According to Monterey…
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‘Dip In Days’ welcome Santa Cruzians back to Harvey West Pool
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – Harvey West Pool is reopening next weekend with free “Dip In Days” every weekend until Sunday, Sept. 28. The City of…
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The Redman-Hirahara House loses Historic Place status
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Redman-Hirahara House will be delisted from the National Registry of Historic Places after a 4-1 vote at the…
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Capitola plans safety enhancements at ‘dangerous’ Bay Avenue intersection
CAPITOLA, Calif.(KION) — The City of Capitola is taking steps to address ongoing safety concerns at the intersection of Bay Avenue and Capitola…
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DACA recipients struggle after changes in eligibility under Affordable Care Act
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Healthcare coverage for DACA recipients is seeing a change. Covered California is reporting that thousands of…
Continue Reading Some Clouds, Mostly Clear Skies, Warmer Weather
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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El superintendente estatal se dirige al personal del SCESD antes del inicio del año escolar
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Con el regreso a clases, los maestros, directores y personal docente del Distrito Escolar Elemental de la Ciudad de…
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El incendio de Gifford, junto a la autopista 166, se extiende a más de 65 000 acres; órdenes de evacuación entran en vigor
CONDADOS DE SAN LUIS OBISPO Y SANTA BÁRBARA, Calif.– El incendio Gifford ha alcanzado una extensión de 65 062 acres. Se encuentra cerca del…
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