City of Marina considering a pay raise for mayor, city council
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina is looking to raise the current salaries of the mayor and city council to match the current cost of…
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Schools, state parks reopen as Vistra battery fire begins to burn out
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Board of Supervisor voted unanimously to pass the adoption to ratify the Proclamation of Local…
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Marina man arrested for credit card fraud
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested for purchasing items with a stolen credit card in Marina on Tuesday. 51-year-old Julio Ojeda was…
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Monterey County unanimously votes to be a ‘welcoming county’
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors have voted to reestablish the county as a ‘welcoming county’ for…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea vote to continue private courier service
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) — Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council voted to continue private courier service that delivers mail to those unable to…
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MCSO combat underage drinking with decoy operations
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Two clerks and an adult were cited during sting operations aimed at combating underage drinking in Monterey County.…
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SPCA Monterey County takes in pet to aid LA County fire evacuees
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — SPCA Monterey County has taken in 11 pets from Los Angeles County into their care. SPCA headed down to Los Angles to take…
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Monterey County approves revised Cannabis Strategic Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — The latest revision to the Cannabis Strategic Plan has been approved by the County of Monterey Board of…
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Man arrested for causing a disturbance at Marina Walmart
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested after causing a disturbance Tuesday morning in Marina. The man had walked into the store around 9 a.m.…
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New PG&E transformer hopes to prevent Monterey power outages
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E says a new, more powerful, multi-million dollar transformer will help prevent power outages in Monterey. “I…
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Prunedale man sought after impersonating veterinarian in Monterey County
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — SPCA Monterey County is looking for insight into a man impersonating a veterinarian in Monterey County. According to…
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Covered CA shares open enrollment information at Salinas library
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadline to enroll in Covered California is approaching as representatives head to local libraries to reach out to…
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Former Monterey County teacher arrested after alleged sexual misconduct with student
WOODLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) — A teacher in Woodland, California was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student from North Monterey County…
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The Three Wise Men delivered gifts to East Salinas Sunday
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Several organizations in Monterey County came together to…
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Dungeness crab season opens after months of delays
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Dungeness Crab season is open after a months-long delay in Monterey. Fishermen and restaurants along the coast have…
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Local bakeries prepare days in advance in order to meet demand for La Rosca de Reyes
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Families across the Central Coast headed to local bakeries…
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Ghost gun found in Seaside during gang-related dispute
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION TV) — Seaside Police discovered a ghost gun Saturday night during a gang dispute. Officers stopped an altercation on Del Monte…
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Car catches fire on 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION TV) — A car catches fire Monday morning on 17 Mile Drive on Pebble Beach. According to CAL FIRE BEU, Pebble Beach and…
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Monterey County homeless numbers on the rise despite statewide numbers declining
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) –While California’s homeless population numbers have improved, Monterey County is seeing its population increase.…
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19th Annual Sgt. Magaña toy Drive spreads holiday cheer in east Salinas
Down in East Salinas, a tradition of bringing joy on Christmas morning continues. It was nearly two decades ago when Salinas Police Sgt. Gerry…
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Behind the scenes of the holiday mail flurry season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The reason for the season is here with gifts making their way across the state and nation with customers sending out…
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Clean tap water an ongoing issue for the San Lucas community
SAN LUCAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Within the small town of San Lucas, clean drinking water has become something not readily available to residents. That…
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Trash troubles along popular roads in Prunedale
PRUNDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers may notice lots of litter throughout the stretch of castroville boulevard and dolan roads. Sabrina Carrillo is…
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Suspect arrested in December 1 King City shooting, one still on the loose; King City Police
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City Police announced Wednesday that a 21-year-old Silvano Valencia Jr. has been arrested for the alleged murder…
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Organizations prepared to provide Thanksgiving day meals along the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) –Many will be sitting down to home cooked meals this Thanksgiving. Those who are less fortunate might have some luck…
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Pajaro community still feeling the affects from 2023 storms
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) –A fateful time in March 2023 saw the town of Pajaro get hit with a major flood. $20 million was distributed by the State…
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Canadian suspects in Bolsa Knolls attempted murder plead not guilty
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Canadian suspects accused of attempted murder in Bolsa Knolls last year are also making a court appearance. The Monterey…
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Boating safety ahead of extreme wet weather in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — With some wicked weather on the way, risks increase for people out on the ocean and even passing by. The…
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Local homeless shelters prepare for freeze warning
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Homeless shelters in the area are gearing up to see more people ahead of the incoming cold weather. As…
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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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Annual holiday tradition in Salinas is back this year after being canceled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — It’s back! Get ready to see the annual Parade of Lights once again in Salinas on Main Street. The Salinas Holiday Parade…
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Immigration Rights Committee proposed for Monterey County in the wake of election results
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announces support of immigration communities, especially those in local agriculture and…
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A shift in leadership could be in store for Salinas City Council
The Salinas City Council showing a significant shift in leadership with all non-incumbent candidates taking the lead in their respective races. The…
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Voters turn out for early voting two days before election night
With elections only two days away, voters have casted their vote early at voting centers across Monterey County to let their voices be heard. What’s…
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Monte Bella community signs petition to close park gates on Halloween night
Members of the Monte Bella Community Park came together and signed a petition asking for the community’s gates to be closed. Last year, a 14-year-old…
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Locals shop for traditional Dia de Los Muertos flower in remembrance of loved ones
Dia de Los Muertos festivities are underway along the Central Coast as many coming out to Lopez Flowers to buy the traditional cempasuchil flower.…
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Carmel will reduce its partnership with Flock Security placing a new budget cap
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Carmel has approved a new two-year contract with Flock Safety, dramatically reducing the number of…
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ITN Monterey County celebrates 100,000 rides Thursday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — ITN Monterey County is celebrating their 100,000th ride on Thursday at 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and ceremony…
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Salinas City Council approves new fiber network in Alisal neighborhood for broadband access
A resolution to create a fiber optic network in the Alisal neighborhood has been approved. Salinas City Council approved the plan with as the latest…
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Soledad Unified School District approves a workforce housing project Wednesday
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new workforce housing project proposed by the Soledad Unified School District has been approved by city council…
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Farmworker housing in Soledad to receive $1.3 million; office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Wednesday that the Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning…
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PG&E partners up with California 211 to assist people during an emergency
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Wednesday that the company is partnering up with California 211 to alert customers in its…
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Public meetings to discuss Salinas’ Corridor Improvement Project; Cal Trans
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Trans is inviting the public to attend a couple of meetings this week on the proposed Highway 101 south Salinas…
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Greenfield City Council sees City Council seat vacancy
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Greenfield was sued for a Brown act violation regarding former council member Drew Tipton’s appointment,…
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Small vegetation fire broke out at Fort Hunter Liggett Tuesday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION0-TV) — U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett announced a small vegetation fire off of San Miguelito Loop Tuesday…
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Prescribed burn happening Tuesday through Thursday in Paicines
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Monday that it will be holding prescribed burns in San Benito County if the weather permits.…
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Deadly solo vehicle accident in King City Monday; CHP
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP announced Monday that a deadly crash took place early morning around 1 a.m. near 56000 Oasis Road in King City…
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Two women arrested for embezzling over $3 million from Taylor Farms; Monterey District Attorney
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County District Attorney Jeanine Pacioni announced Friday that two Arizona women have been charged with…
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Small vegetation fire in South Monterey County; CAL FIRE BEU
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Friday that a small vegetation fire broke out in South Monterey County on Highway 198 near…
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