Monterey County approves affordable housing project in Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey is moving forward with an affordable multifamily housing project that’s been years in…
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Outage in Carmel Valley leaves several customers without power for over 24 hours
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update 1:00 p.m. March 11, 2024: Some community members in the Carmel Valley continue to be without power nearly…
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Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Prunedale man has been arrested after a nearly 6 hour and a half standoff at their home on Sunday morning. The site…
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People in Bolsa Knolls prepare for flooding ahead of wet weather near the end of the week
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In Bolsa Knolls, residents are gearing up for another round of heavy rain expected this week, with many taking…
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Soledad’s only movie theater switches to weekend only schedule
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — One theater in South Monterey County is switching from daily to weekend-only screenings until further notice. Premiere…
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Salinas man arrested on drug charges after slow-speed pursuit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested in Salinas Saturday morning on drug charges after attempting an escape via a slow-speed pursuit…
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Greenfield seeks offering reward in teen hit-and-run investigation
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Greenfield will oversee a resolution to fund a reward for information on a suspect in a February…
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Monterey Airport hopes to add a more robust U.S. Port of Entry facility and personnel
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport announced that they are looking for additional personnel to fill new positions that they…
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The City of Pacific Grove decided on a new district map for voters in upcoming elections
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove city council decided Wednesday on a new districting map that will set the boundaries for future city…
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Suspect arrested in connection to a cold case murder from 2008
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police told KION Friday that a suspect in a cold case from 2008 has been arrested for murder. They identified…
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Pacific Grove butterflies see a sharp decrease in population size
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Residents of Pacific Grove are noticing a troubling decline in the number of monarch butterflies in the area. This…
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PG&E is partnering with the FTC to help people recognize utility scams
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to PG&E, costumers lost close to $650,000 in 2024 to utility scammers and as a result, the company…
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Salinas man celebrates their 105th birthday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A local Salinas resident had more reason to celebrate their birthday Thursday by turning 105. March 6 marks a special…
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Police presence increase at Soledad High School over potential shooting threats
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Police are increasing their presence at Soledad High School after receiving reports of a potential school shooting.…
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The County of Monterey considers a roundabout at a popular intersection in Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey is currently inviting the public to weigh-in on a potential roundabout being installed in…
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Massive outage in Seaside leaves customers without power
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A power outage in Seaside has left thousands of customers without power. The unplanned outage has affected 6,919…
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SPCA Monterey County rescues baby birds each spring, among them are tiny hummingbirds
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center announced Tuesday that each spring they…
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Pacific Grove looks to adopt final district map for elections
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The final step into changing from at-large elections to district ones in Pacific Grove is on the horizon with a…
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The federal tariffs implemented today, how that impacts local businesses and consumers
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — President Donald Trump’s executive order, which imposes a 25% tariff on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico,…
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New homeless camping limits may be coming to Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey is set to discuss plans to limit homeless camping in certain areas. The Council will be looking to…
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3,000+ without power in Seaside due to outage
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 3,000 customers are without power due to an unplanned outage on Sunday afternoon. According to the PG&E…
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Suspect arrested for multiple alleged stabbing incidents in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police responded to a report of a stabbing near Canyon Del Rey Boulevard and Fremont Boulevard on Thursday…
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Assembly member Dawn Addis visited a Monterey County school to address the battery fire Friday
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Assembly member Dawn Addis met with close to 50 students Friday afternoon. She was advocating for legislative action…
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The County of Monterey joins other local jurisdictions nationwide in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors announced Friday that they have joined a coalition of cities and counties…
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Surveillance cameras lead to the arrest of smash-and-grab robbers in Monterey County
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police say that surveillance cameras led to the arrest of multiple smash-and-grab incidents with rifles and…
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The Haute Enchilada files lawsuit against Vistra Energy over damages in Moss Landing battery fire
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — A local business in Moss Landing has filed a new lawsuit against Vistra Energy citing “negligence” among other…
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Central Coast counties qualify for statewide earthquake retrofitting grant
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) announced Wednesday that a state-run program for certain…
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Pink Shirt Day promotes anti-bullying, kindness in the community
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Standing up to bullies and spreading kindness is the mood for Friday in Salinas on Pink Shirt Day. Non-profit…
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Del Monte Shopping Center sold for $123.5 million
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey’s open-air shopping mall, Del Monte Shopping Center, has been sold for $123.5 million. San Diego-based…
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Three local hospitals called out for overspending; OHCA Board
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Three Monterey County hospitals are facing potential spending limits after a report by the Office of Affordable…
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Meet Astro! This 1 and a half year old pit mix is coming from the TAILS K9 training academy working out of the Soledad Correctional Facility, going…
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Prescribed burns reduce fire risk in San Benito, Monterey Counties
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Don’t be alarmed about the smoke in the air earlier in San Benito County as it was a scheduled prescribed…
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Former Salinas soccer coach to be sentenced for felony charges against eight teens
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s Office announced Wednesday that 38-year-old Julio Cesar Gonzalez Garcia of Salinas pled no…
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Remembering Officer J.D. Alvarado three years after his death
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — February 25 marks the anniversary of the death of Salinas Police Officer Jorge David “J.D.” Alvarado Jr. who was killed…
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Anthem Blue Cross to conclude its HMO relationship with Aspire Health, March 1
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Many Monterey County residents will be impacted by the upcoming healthcare change as Anthem Blue Cross ends its…
Continue Reading Monterey Regional Airport moves forward with its Metamorphosis project
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) has announced that Hensel Phelps Construction company will rebuild the airport…
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The Haute Enchilada Cafe and Gallery shuts down due to Vistra fire
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Haute Enchilada Cafe and Gallery has been a staple in the Moss Landing community for 25 years, but now they…
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County of Monterey deciding on universal income program
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has asked the Civil Rights Committee to study the feasibility of…
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Fentanyl, 3D printed weapon among others found during search warrant in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Several weapons and drugs were found as the Salinas Police’s Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continues a firearms…
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Salinas seeks letter in support for ICE school, daycare assembly bill
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas looks to approve a letter of support for a new assembly bill that prohibits ICE from entering schools and…
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Day of Peace and Remembrance proclamation honoring King City mass shooting victims approved
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A proclamation for a Day of Peace and Remembrance has been approved by King City, honoring the memories of the lives…
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Closing out Black History Month, one UCSC study shows some disparities
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — There is one week left in Black History Month and one study out of UCSC’s Institute for Social Transformation is…
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The County of Santa Cruz released data about metal in soil and water following the Moss Landing Fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Santa Cruz announced Friday that third party analytical services monitored metal levels in the…
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Two men sentenced for life without the possibility of parole; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office said that two men, 26-year-old Abel Perez of Salinas and 21-year-old Ivan Barriga, were…
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Chop shop dismantled in Salinas Thursday afternoon; the CHP
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — An illegal chop shop was discovered Thursday afternoon in Salinas that contained stolen vehicles, according to the CHP…
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Man arrested after stealing two vehicles, violence and evading police officers; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — There was a vehicle pursuit that resulted in an arrest early Friday morning, according to the Monterey County…
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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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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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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…
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The spirit of Asilomar lives on 50 years later
ASILOMAR STATE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — Asilomar State Beach is hosting an event called “The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of…
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