Muggy with Isolated Showers
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.…
Continue Reading Another Muggy Night
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. …
Continue Reading Possible Light Showers Today
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…
Continue Reading Possible Rain Coming Soon
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…
Continue Reading Cooler Weather But Still Warm
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…
Continue Reading Better Forecast For Firefighters
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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Monterey County provides update on Moss Landing battery storage fire cleanup
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave an update on the Moss Landing battery storage fire Wednesday. They…
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Law firms debate safety, security concerns at future Dave & Busters site
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — New stores coming to the Northridge Mall are sparking excitement among people on the Central Coast, but some law firms…
Continue Reading Gradual Cooling Trend Throughout The Rest Of The Week
Air Quality: Good We are in a gradual cooling trend that will go on through the rest of the work week. This Morning: Low clouds to start…
Continue Reading Monsoonal Moisture and Lightning Strikes
Air Quality: Good We are in a gradual cooling trend that started today and will go through the rest of the work week. This evening: Low…
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City of Watsonville releases new statement on Fire in the Sky RC plane incident
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Watsonville has released a new statement in response to the Fire in the Sky Open House incident after two…
Continue Reading Clouds & Light Rain Expected
OVERVIEW: A cooling trend is the forecast for the remainder of the week as troughing develops off of the West Coast and the ridge of high pressure…
Continue ReadingCooling Trend For The Work Week
A cooling trend is the forecast for the remainder of the week as troughing develops off of the West Coast and the ridge of high pressure shifts east.…
Continue Reading Labor Day Dangerous Ocean Conditions
Air Quality: GOOD OVERVIEW: We are experiencing strong waves dangerous ocean conditions due to large powerful waves generated from the South.…
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Airplane emergency landing in Carmel Valley, two rescued
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Responders from Cal Fire hoisted people out of Carmel Valley Sunday morning after an emergency plane landing.…
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Soledad rushes to save Homeless Youth Program before 1.6 million dollar grant expires
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Soledad is facing a race against time to put \$1.6 million in federal grant money to use, aiming to help…
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La Patrulla de Carreteras de California lanza su Período Máximo de Control para el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo mientras millones de californianos se movilizan
Luis Medina COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Mientras millones de californianos se movilizan para el fin de semana festivo del Día del Trabajo, la…
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Hombre desaparecido de Yucca Valley fue hallado muerto, confirma su familia
Luis Medina Actualización 08/29/25 El hombre fue hallado muerto, confirmó su familia a nuestra estacion hermana News Channel 3. La causa de la…
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Gane Dinero con el Programa de Nutrición de “Comité de Bien Estar”
Oswaldo Rivas Gane Dinero con el Programa de Nutrición de “Comité de Bien…
Continue Reading Beautiful Weather Ahead
Air Quality: GOOD OVERVIEW: Temps staying fairly steady through the weekend. A minor warmup for Friday and Saturday before we cool a bit on…
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Air Quality: GOOD OVERVIEW: Temps staying fairly steady through the weekend. Aminor warmup for Friday and Saturday before we cool a bit on…
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PVUSD’s ongoing battle with a bus driver shortage brings concern to parents
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A school bus driver shortage is impacting students getting to class on time. The Pajaro Valley Unified School…
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Homicide rates down in 2024 amid crime uptick in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police gave their 2024 annual report at the Police Community Advisory Committee meeting tonight, laying out…
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Highway 152 in Watsonville undergoes a one-month construction period
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans is announcing a month-long construction project along Highway 152 in Watsonville starting September 3…
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Ramsay Park Renaissance Project celebrates construction halfway point
Groundbreaking ceremony for Watsonville’s Ramsay Park Renaissance Project happened at 2 pm on May 10,…
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Taylor Farms voluntarily recalls Honey Balsamic Salad kits
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced Tuesday that Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling its…
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Monterey County Fair kicks off Thursday, lasts throughout the weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday marks the start of this year’s Monterey County Fair, kicking off a weekend of fun on the Central Coast.…
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Highly traveled highway seeing major improvements after securing funding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One of Monterey County’s busiest roadways — the Highway 156 Castroville Boulevard interchange — is now fully…
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Busy Salinas intersection has neighbors begging for safety changes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Salinas neighborhood is raising safety concerns about a busy intersection where three schools are located…
Continue Reading Cooler Temps With Chances of Thunderstorms
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The cooling trend will be especially noticeable through midweek, with daytime highs gradually…
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Air Quality: GOOD OVERVIEW: Temperatures staying fairly steady through the weekend. Minor cooldown for Thursday and then a minor warmup…
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Santa Cruz’s first luxury hotel La Bahia is ready for its debut
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The brand new La Bahia Hotel and Spa is gearing up to welcome guests in just a few weeks. The hotel is right across…
Continue ReadingMonterey tasked with balancing $10 million budget shortfall
The city of Monterey is brainstorming ideas on where to find $10 million. That’s the budget hole the city is currently sitting in.They held a…
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Former SUHSD Superintendent Dan Burns announces run for Monterey COE superintendent
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Former Salinas Union High School District Superintendent is announcing his run for Monterey County Superintendent…
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