Birthdays highlighted on Wake Up from September 30th – October 6th
With another week coming to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Before that, here are the ones who…
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Slightly Cooler With Tropical Clouds
Expect slightly cooler but still well-above-normal temperatures on Friday. With a ridge of high pressure to our southeast, southerly flow will keep…
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How California’s Prop 33 could impact local rent control on the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Across the Central Coast, it’s no secret the cost of housing is a problem for many neighborhoods. Prop 33 is looking…
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Developer challenges city council’s Food Bin redevelopment
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A legal battle is brewing in Santa Cruz as local developer Workbench takes the city council to court over the…
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People trying to stay cool amid heatwave in San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): The heat wave continues and many are looking for ways to stay…
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CHP Santa Cruz arrest a reckless motorcycle driver for felony evasion
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz announced Thursday that they arrested a 24-year-old Scotts Valley resident for felony evasion and…
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Monterey police search for the identity of a severed leg 14 years later; DA’s office
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey police and DA’s office announced Thursday that the lower half of a human leg discovered on December 30, 2010…
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Vehicle rollover Wednesday night leads to a woman’s death on Old Stage Road; Salinas police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Thursday that a woman was ejected from her vehicle Wednesday night around 11:30 p.m. They say…
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83-year-old woman viciously attacked in her home; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that deputies were called out to the 30 block of Florence…
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Cooling centers stay open through Central Coast heat wave
(KION-TV) – As many parts of the Central Coast battle excessive heat alerts to start the month of October, county governments are opening new and…
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Heat alerts remain in place as temps soar back up into the triple digits across the Central Coast, especially inland. Temperatures will cool only…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Nolan!
Nolan, a feisty 16-week-old kitten, is our Pet of the Week today. This handsome Russian blue mix boy was found wandering on his own on Gabilan Street…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Dior!
Meet Dior! This 4-year old stunning kitty recently came to AFRP from Hitchcock Road Animal Services where she wasn’t doing well in a shelter…
Continue Reading Excessive Heat & Fire Danger
Temperatures will cool slightly for Thursday as the strong ridge moves to our southeast. Cooler air aloft along with a slightly more developed (but…
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Mountain lion spotted in a residential Pacific Grove yard
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove police confirmed Wednesday that a mountain lion was resting in a residential yard on the 400 block…
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Dino Fire breaks out near Highway 152 Wednesday afternoon in Santa Clara County
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE SCU reported a 3-acre fire near East Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Rd in Santa Clara County Wednesday…
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Cal Fire preparing for Red Flag warning issued for parts of the Central Coast
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): A red flag warning is in effect for Wednesday through Thursday late evening for parts of the Central…
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Second arrest made in Santa Cruz Harbor shooting investigation
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police said the final arrest has been made in a Santa Cruz Harbor shooting investigation. Police said…
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Balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain achieves better overall health
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Chemical functions in the brain, when balanced properly, helps to regulate a person’s hormones and mood,…
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Salinas cheer coach killer sentenced to 35 years to life in prison
The Monterey County Coroner’s Office tells KION that a criminal investigation is taking place after a dead body was found on Natividad Road.…
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Construction of new setback levees along Corralitos Creek begins
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and multiple other agencies broke ground on new setback levees being built along…
Continue Reading Comienza la construcción de nuevos diques de contención a lo largo del arroyo Corralitos
WATSONVILLE, California (KMUV) – El Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (USACE) y varias otras agencias iniciaron la…
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Cal Fire se prepara para hacer frente a la Alerta Roja emitida para partes de la Costa Central
HOLLISTER, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió una alerta de bandera roja para regiones en la Costa Central. CalFire…
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Heat Alerts Extended, Red Flag Warning
Excessive heat continues today with hottest temperatures yet with a strong ridge of high pressure stretched across the state. Mountaintop…
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Excessive Heat and Fire Danger
Excessive heat continues into Wednesday with a strong ridge of high pressure stretched across the state. Mountaintop temperatures rise another 1-3ºF…
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Highway 101 near Betabel Road back open after big rig fire shuts down highway
SAN BENITO/SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Highway 101 is back open in both directions after a big rig suddenly burst into flames on Tuesday…
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People head down to Santa Cruz beach to cool down from high temperatures
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz acting as a safe haven for people trying to cool off. Temperatures rising across multiple places in the…
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Bomberos luchan contra un incendio de inmueble en las montañas de Santa Cruz, cerca de Freedom Blvd.
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (KMUV-TV) – CAL FIRE y otras agencias de bomberos están en la escena de un incendio de estructura en Freedom Blvd.,…
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Se han lanzado misiles desde Irán hacia Israel, según un comunicado del ejército israelí.
(KMUV-TV)— En un comunicado difundido el martes por la noche, la Casa Blanca dijo tener indicios de que Irán se estaba preparando para lanzar de…
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Instructor de piano arrestado por presuntamente cometer actos lascivos contra dos menores
MARINA, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— La policía de Marina dice que ha detenido a un profesor de piano acusado de intentar agredir sexualmente a dos niños…
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Central Fire, Cal Fire team up to put out flames at Aptos area greenhouse and nearby vegetation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Cal Fire and the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz teamed up to put out a fire that initially…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Self-Compassion
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and overlook the importance of compassion—especially for…
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Dangerous Heat
A strong ridge of high pressure will settle in over the West Coast for the next few days. Its position, just to our north, will continue to drive the…
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Fall Heat
A strong ridge of high pressure will settle in over the West Coast for the next few days. Its position, just to our north, will continue to drive the…
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Sismo de magnitud 4.2 se registra cerca de Aromas; que dicen los expertos
AROMAS, California (KMUV-TV) – El domingo a las 2:47 a.m., se registró un sismo de 4.2 en la escala Richter, y que sacudió hogares en toda la Costa…
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Se encuentra un artefacto de alto explosivo en una residencia de Salinas
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, California (KMUV-TV) — La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey anunció el lunes que su Unidad de Artefactos Explosivos…
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Un tiroteo en Salinas dejó a un joven de 17 años en estado crítico
SALINAS, California (KMUV-TV) – El Departamento de Policía de Salinas está investigando un tiroteo el sábado por la noche que dejó a un joven de…
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Dos personas heridas tras un tiroteo durante una fiesta en King City
KING CITY, California (KMUV-TV) – La policía de King City está pidiendo ayuda para encontrar al sospechoso de un tiroteo que ocurrió durante una…
Continue Reading Explosive rocket discovered in Salinas home has been disposed; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that their Explosive Ordnance Unit was called out on…
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Salinas Police investigating Saturday shooting leaving a 17-year-old in critical condition
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is investigating a shooting Saturday night that left a 17-year-old in critical, but stable…
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New acting police chief appointed to The Salinas Police Department
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – There is a new “acting” police chief at The Salinas Police Department. Commander Danny Warner has taken on the…
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Heat Is On
Intense heat arriving at the Central Coast today with peak heat Tuesday and Wednesday. A strong ridge of high pressure builds in from the…
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A strong ridge of high pressure builds in from the west-northwest as we head into the work week. Clockwise flow around the high is turning our winds…
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Stranded sea lion rescued along Highway 1 near Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz said they were able to help rescue a sea lion stranded along Highway 1 near Watsonville on Saturday.…
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Sunday Transition Day
An area of low pressure nearby will keep the marine layer deep into early Sunday which will mean widespread low clouds across the region. The low…
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Police source: Acting Chief John Murray not selected for Salinas Police Chief job
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A source with the Salinas Police department confirms rumors Acting Chief John Murray has not been selected to take over…
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Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announces retirement after leave of absence
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announced her retirement via Facebook on Friday. “I have made the…
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43rd annual California International Airshow, September 27 to 29
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 43rd annual California International Airshow is returning to Salinas September 27-29 at the Salinas Airport. The…
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Capitola announces strategic 5-year plan and invites public input
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Capitola announced Friday that they are launching their Strategic Planning Project, which is an initiative…
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Santa Cruz County’s staffing woes met with a compromise
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Santa Cruz announced Friday that it struck and agreement with SEIU Local 521. The county announced…
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