Warm Weekend Ahead
Get ready for a stretch of sunshine and summerlike weather. High pressure builds back into the region, bringing a period of warmer, dryer weather.…
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SPCA bringing mobile spay, neuter clinics to South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Free spay and neuter mobile clinics are heading to cities in South Monterey County beginning on February 26.…
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New photo released of Greenfield shooting suspect
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new photo has been released of a suspect in a shooting that left two people with non-life-threatening wounds in…
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Man killed in Thursday morning vehicle vs. pedestrian incident in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Thursday morning, a 30-year man from Santa Cruz County was killed following a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Santa…
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Suspect in 1982 Anne Pham murder case pleads guilty
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Robert John Lanoue pled guilty to the murder of Anne Pham Thursday morning, according to the Monterey County District…
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Soledad moves forward with temporary encampment on future shelter site
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Soledad is moving forward with a provisional tent camp for the homeless as they are working to build a…
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Dos sospechosos siguen en la fuga tras la agresión a una víctima en Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KMUV-TV) – Dos sospechosos permanecen prófugos después de que una víctima fue atacada en Soledad High School en Soledad el martes…
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Two suspects arrested in connection with victim attack in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE Carlos and Noe Hernandez have been arrested at their home in Soledad in connection to an attack on the night of…
Continue ReadingLet the Warm Up Begin
Sunshine and summer-like weather. High pressure builds back into the region, bringing a period of warmer, dryer weather. During the building process,…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Frankie!
Meet Frankie! This brave boy came to AFRP after Santa Cruz County Animal Services asked for help for him and his big brother Rufus (that has since…
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Drying Out
High pressure builds back into the region, bringing a period of warmer, dryer weather. During the building process, dry, gusty winds are possible…
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El jurado decide el destino de Adrián Gonzales tras deliberar la sentencia en el caso de posible libertad condicional
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Después de una serie de audiencias de juicio, aplazamientos, testimonios y fechas de corte, a Adrián (AJ)…
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Se registra estafa de supuestos “servicios de inmigración,” en Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— La policía de Seaside dice que están investigando un caso de presunta estafa legal en la ciudad. Está en relación…
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The City of Marina considers a salary increase 10 times higher for mayor and council members
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina is considering an ordinance that would raise the current salaries of the City Council as well as the…
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New survey launches for those affected by Moss Landing Battery Fire
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) — Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties have released a new survey for those affected by the Vistra Energy…
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North County Fire: “Light smoke” coming from burned area at Vistra Battery facility
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — North Monterey County Fire confirms they’re monitoring light smoke coming from an area around 6:30 Tuesday night…
Continue ReadingSlight Chance of Rain Wednesday
A weak weather system moves in early Wednesday. High clouds will thicken as the weak frontal system moves through. It will arrive and wash out around…
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A weak weather system moves in on Wednesday. High clouds thicken into Wednesday morning and then a weak frontal system will arrive and wash out…
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Power outages reported near Toro Park area, CHP reporting multiple power poles down
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP-Monterey confirms two power poles are down in separate incidents near the Toro Park area. More than 1,400…
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Seaside Police warn people of a scam involving a fake immigration attorney
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police announced that at least one person reported a scam going around involving a fake immigration attorney…
Continue ReadingQuick Warm Up Before Chance of Rain
Weak high pressure builds in Tuesday, warming us up slightly before the next weather system arrives. On the tamer side, only light rain can be…
Continue ReadingBrief Warming
Weak high pressure builds in Tuesday, warming us up slightly before the next weather system arrives. On the tamer side, only light rain can be…
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The 50501 Movement rallies around the Central Coast Monday
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A national protest called The 50501 Movement broke out across the nation Monday, seeing a large turnout along the…
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Seaside police officer set to return to duty following disciplinary action and training
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police announced Monday that Officer John Crivello, an officer accused of using excessive force on a teenager in…
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Santa Cruz pizza spinner twirls circles around other dough tossers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruzan Justin Wadstein is a 13-time pizza spinning world champion; a real slice above the rest. It’s not just…
Continue ReadingQuiet Weather to Kick Start the Week
Cool weather expected on Monday as blustery northwest flow follows Sunday’s weak cold front. Weak high pressure will build in sending temps back to…
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Dry Start To The Week
Cooler weather can be expected on Monday as blustery northwest flow follows Sunday’s weak cold front. Weak high pressure will build in sending…
Continue ReadingQuiet Weekend
The rest of the weekend will be quiet with clouds and some sunshine, and daytime highs will be warmer for inland areas. Expect more clouds overnight…
Continue ReadingEvacuation warnings continue in Capitola and Rio Del Mar for high surf
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)…
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Hiker rescued after sending SOS for hypothermia Thursday; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 12-hour rescue mission during the recent storms Thursday ended with a hypothermic hiker being carried over eight miles…
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Bolsa Knolls neighborhood deals with flooding during and after storm Thursday
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION) — Neighbors in Bolsa Knolls are dealing with flooding around their homes as a storm hits the Central Coast today. People…
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Evacuation warnings lifted for Carmel River, Prunedale and Bolsa Knolls Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Evacuation warnings were issued to flooding risks in Monterey County for Carmel River, Bolsa Knolls and Prunedale,…
Continue ReadingLarge, Dangerous Waves this Valentine’s Day
Showers linger into Friday as the storm system moves out. A few more waves will be with us for the morning commute, then only isolated showers…
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Wind, High Surf Alerts In Place
Showers linger into Friday as the storm system moves out. A few more waves will be with us for the morning commute, then only isolated showers…
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Deadly crash on Shore Road at Frazier Lake Road Tuesday evening; CHP Hollister-Gilroy
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Hollister-Gilroy officers announced Thursday that a crash Tuesday resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man…
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Santa Cruz Wharf, state parks, beaches close due to incoming storm
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — The Santa Cruz Wharf will be closed along with a variety of Santa Cruz beaches and parks due to high surf and severe…
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Carmel Unified School District announces school closures
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) — Five Carmel Unified School District schools are closed today due to power outages and unsafe road conditions. In an email…
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Carmel River is a location prone to flooding. What will happen following Thursday’s wet weather?
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Carmel River, a location prone to flooding, held out during the wet weather Thursday. Although rain was coming down…
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One resident speaks about living in a flood evacuation zone, Felton Grove
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) — Evacuation orders are nothing new for people living in the Felton Grove area of the Santa Cruz Mountains with many folks…
Continue ReadingMajor Storm System Here – Heavy Rain & Strong Winds
A potent storm system has moved in across the Monterey Bay Area bringing heavy, flooding rains; gusty, damaging winds; and eventually dangerously…
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Major Winter Storm Arrives Overnight
A potent storm system will move across the Monterey Bay Area into Thursday brining heavy, flooding rains; gusty, damaging winds; and eventually…
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Moss Landing fire concerns remain despite no elevated levels of heavy metals found, demolition planned
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The fire at the Moss Landing Battery Storage facility caused widespread concern about environmental…
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Monterey Peninsula businesses prepare as flood watch looms
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — As the storms move in, businesses along the Peninsula began preparing for power outages, flooding, and a…
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Redwoods at Big Basin show resilience 5 years after CZU Fire
By Len Ramirez BIG BASIN, Calif. (KION) — It’s been nearly five years since a lightning-fueled wildfire caused major damage in Big Basin State Park.…
Continue ReadingAtmospheric river to impact the Central Coast Thursday
Light rain rolled through the area earlier this morning. Don’t be surprised to see a dusting of snow on local mountain ranges leftover by the weak…
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A Salinas vice principal charged with DUI; Monterey County District Attorney’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office announced Tuesday that a 34-year-old man named Manuel Benjamin Basaldua of Gonzales was…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Bandit!
Meet Bandit! This adorable pup recently came into AFRP’s care as he was not faring well in a shelter environment. Now, he’s ready to find his furever…
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Weak System, Then Stronger Storm Arrives
Light rain with mountain snow expected overnight as a weak system passes through. A stronger storm system will arrive Wednesday night, however! A…
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Preparations for the upcoming storm headed for Santa Cruz
APTOS, Calif. (KION) — As the storms move in, Santa Cruz County locals are preparing as concerns over flooding, power outages and road closures…
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Caltrans braces for possible storm impacts near Highway 1 in Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) — As the Central Coast braces for impacts from this week’s storm system, Caltrans is monitoring several key roads including…
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