Major Cool Down & Gusty Winds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cooler, windier weather can be expected on Thursday as a trough of low pressure digs down the West Coast. Some inland…
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Pets of the Week for June 19, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project and Animal Friends Rescue Project are proud to present this week’s Pets of the Week. LUSTRAL AND PROZAC First, a…
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Cal Fire: Wildfire east of Gonzales knocked down, crews preparing to mop up
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire says crews were able to knock down a wildfire burning east of Gonzales up in the mountains overnight. The fire…
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LÃderes de tres condados se unen en solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV-TV) –Entre la ansiedad que vive la comunidad inmigrante, lÃderes de los tres condados de Monterey, Santa Cruz y…
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Un hombre de Oxnard ha sido liberado tras ser detenido por agentes de ICE mientras filmaba el arresto de su padre
OXNARD, California. — Un ciudadano estadounidense fue detenido en Oxnard tras grabar un vÃdeo en el que se veÃa cómo agentes federales de…
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CSUMB receives F rating in teacher preparation in math, new report finds
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) – California State University, Monterey Bay received an F rating for its teacher preparation course when it came to…
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Second suspect identified in Del Rey Oaks car burglary, still at-large
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The second suspect in the Del Rey Oaks burglary has been identified as James Robinson of Salinas. Anyone who may…
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New report finds problems in Watsonville Police handcuffing, transporting practices
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new grand civil jury in Santa Cruz finds that the Watsonville Police Department have a higher percentage of…
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Santa Cruz rolls out fee cuts and incentives to revive its downtown storefronts
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)Â — Downtown Santa Cruz could soon see a surge in new business activity, thanks to a new city plan aimed at…
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Naloxone, fentanyl testing vending machine may come to Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Life-saving resources may soon be available at the Soledad Fire Station. City Council is expected to approve an…
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Lottery system proposed for cannabis dispensary in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Three years after voters approved Measures M and N, the city of Pacific Grove may be one step closer to getting…
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California stands to lose $278 billion without undocumented workers: report
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new report has found that the economic impact of the federal government’s mass deportations in California could…
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MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After numerous incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents around counties like LA, Ventura,…
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Heating Up Wednesday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures head upward Wednesday as a strong ridge of high pressure surges in from the south. It will compress the marine…
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Referendum efforts continue with two weeks left to gather signatures
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas voters getting together as they continue their referendum efforts, hoping to turn back city council’s decision…
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Mid-Week Warm-Up
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Temperatures head upward into Wednesday as a strong ridge of high pressure surges in from the south. It will compress the…
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EXTRA TIME: Monterey Bay FC star makes highly-anticipated return
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – After missing time due to injury, Adam Larsson made his return for the Crisp and Kelp against Orange County, adding two…
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Mountain lion spotting in Watsonville Monday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police are warning people about a mountain lion roaming around the area Monday. It was spotted near 34…
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Child exploitation arrest of a Watsonville man, more victims expected
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police say that they’ve arrested a man in Watsonville at his home today for harassing a 13-year-old girl he met…
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The City of Monterey moves forward with a formal apology to local Native Americans
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey City Council unanimously passed a proclamation Tuesday with a formal apology to a group of local Native…
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Construction resumes on the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project
SALINAS, Calif. (KIOHN-TV) — Construction on Phase 1 of the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project has officially resumed. This, following a delay…
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MPUSD begins their summer lunch program
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – The Monterey Peninsula School District is announcing the start of its free summer lunch program. The program is open…
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Scotts Valley to discuss potential restrictions to dog access in public parks
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – City officials are considering new restrictions that could impact dog owners across the community, stating dog waste…
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Victim identified in Santa Cruz Mountains crash that left four injured
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The victim in a crash over the weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been identified. Santa Cruz County…
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Westbound Reservation Road closed after vehicle hits pedestrian near Marina, police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Marina Police are encouraging witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was killed in a crash Monday night. Officers…
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Seasonable, but Gusty Tuesday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Tuesday is trending sunnier as dry northwest flow continues. That flow could be gusty at times on the exposed coast and in…
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Temperature Kiddie Coaster
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Tuesday is trending sunnier as dry northwest flow continues. That flow could be gusty at times on the exposed coast and in…
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Shelter expansion in San Benito County put on hold amid budget talks
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — Plans to expand the only homeless shelter in San Benito County have been put on pause as county leaders work through the…
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Santa Cruz County begins BESS workshops adressing community concerns
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz County is addressing concerns over Battery Energy Storage Systems or BESS facilities with an upcoming series…
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Elm Fire breaks out in Greenfield, forward progress stopped
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) – Elm Fire has broken out off of Elm Avenue in Greenfield near Metz Road. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the fire is at 15…
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Toro County Park installs new wildlife waterer
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Monterey County says a new water system out at Toro County Park will help wildlife stay hydrated this summer. The…
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Salinas elementary school music teacher convicted of lewd acts with a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A former music teacher from Salinas has been convicted of eight counts of lewd acts toward victims under 14. 44-year-old…
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Pleasant, Summer-like Weather
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – We’re in a fairly quiet summer pattern, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see a few ups and downs. A weak trough will…
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A Pleasant Father’s Day Weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Only minor ups and downs in our daily highs through the weekend. Though, you probably won’t notice those temperatures…
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Victim identified in fatal boat accident on Lake San Antonio
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION) – The victim of the fatal boat accident in Lake San Antonio has been identified as 62-year-old John Alexander of North Hills,…
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Start of a Slight Cooling Trend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A slight cooling trend will begin Friday. Though you probably won’t notice those temperatures changing much until early next…
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With federal grants expiring, Monterey nonprofit offers new support for solving cold cases
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) –Â A federal grant that helped Monterey County investigators crack nearly 20 cold case homicides is ending this October. But…
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Forward progress stopped on Airline Fire in Paicines Thursday evening; CAL FIRE BEU
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU said that the Airline Fire is holding at approximately 60 acres with forward progress stopped.…
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Stable Late Spring Day
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Our stable summer pattern will continue into the weekend, though slightly warmer & sunnier conditions can be expected…
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CalKids comes to the Central Coast
The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program came to the Alisal Union School District on Thursday, helping students and parents…
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Capitola Appoints New Council Member
The Capitola City Council welcomed a new council member on Thursday night. Susan Westman came into the night as one of 14 candidates and left as the…
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Coastal Rail Trail threatens Castle Mobile Home Estates in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola City Council heard a report Thursday that highlighted Castle Mobile Home Estates approaching an intense…
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Judge sides with Newsom, orders National Guard to leave California
SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU-TV) —Â A federal judge ruled in favor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday and granted a temporary restraining order…
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Negocios en Soledad temen una menor clientela tras posibles avistamientos de ICE
SOLEDAD, Calf. (KMUV-TV) — La detención de una persona en Soledad por agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos o…
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Man arrested for voluntary manslaughter in deadly Moss Landing fight
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION) – A man has been arrested in the fight that took place in Moss Landing Wednesday morning, leading to the death of one…
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Victim identified in Tuesday morning Highway 1 crash near Rock Creek Bridge
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) – A man from Elk Grove has been identified as the person killed in a crash on Highway 1 on Tuesday morning. The victim was…
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Suspect arrested in Sacramento for 2024 Watsonville double homicide
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) – A suspect in connection with a 2024 double homicide in Watsonville has been arrested in Sacramento. According to the…
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Family safe after morning fire in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – A house fire in Hollister left a family without a home, and grieving the loss of their pets. According to Hollister Fire,…
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Protests happening across the Central Coast Saturday in solidarity with Los Angeles
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of people in Monterey made their voices heard Wednesday with a rally condemning the military force being used…
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KION Pets of the Week for June 12, 2025
Time for a double dose of Pet of the Week on KION. Meet: Umberto! From Our Neighborhood Pet Project Umberto came into the rescue back on May 11th…
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