City of Santa Cruz inches closer on banning the butt
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Santa Cruz may be closer to deciding whether to approve a new ban on filtered cigarettes. The big push for…
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Marina seeks expansion of childcare businesses for more options
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Marina could be making it easier to open a childcare business in the city, hoping that bringing in more…
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Reports saying lettuce prices might rise in the next weeks
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A recent report is looking at a potential upcoming price hike in iceberg lettuce. Some local produce stores are already…
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MPUSD chosen for statewide early education grant
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District was selected as a recipient of the Count Play Explore professional…
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San Jose police officer arrested, held without bail
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — An officer with the San Jose Police Department was arrested and is being held without bail in the Santa…
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Three injured in multi-car crash in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Three people were involved in a multi-car collision that led to Del Monte Boulevard being closed. That road has since…
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Veterans Day Parade on hiatus this year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Veterans Day Parade Committee announced Tuesday that the event will not be taking place this November. They said…
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Arts4MC announces art grants for 16 local organizations
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Arts Council for Monterey County, known as Arts4MC, will be giving out its 2025 Community Arts Grants to 16…
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Mountain lion spotted in Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A mountain lion was spotted in Prunedale on a local’s Ring camera. In the video, a mountain is seen walking through the…
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Rescue underway for an unconscious person in the Los Padres National Forest; CAL FIRE BEU
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU confirmed that a rescue is underway to find a 10-to-15-year-old girl who, they say, fell and hit…
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Living in the 831: Monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monarch butterflies are quite a sight to see, arriving mid-October and staying in the area through the end of…
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Deadly crash causes major traffic Friday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP confirmed Friday that a deadly crash took place around 3:40 p.m. near Highway 101 and Cannon Road. They said…
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False 911 report ends with a man in handcuffs; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they arrested a man who falsely reported witnessing…
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Carmel-by-the-sea looks to address parking shortage
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Parking around the highly visited city is limited, but finding a place to park in Carmel-by-the-Sea could be…
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Upcoming film ‘Whalefall’ sets Monterey County as its backdrop
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A film titled “Whalefall” was filming off the coast of Monterey and using the county as its backdrop for the…
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Monterey Skates is ready to roll onto the rink once again on June 20
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s the revival of a fondly remembered pastime with the return of Monterey Skates on June 20. Those looking to boogie…
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Public Safety Power Shutoff in South Monterey, San Benito Counties
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is in effect in South Monterey County, leaving hundreds of customers without…
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City of Monterey responds to the county’s Civil Grand Jury report regarding its wharves
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey responded to a report from the county’s Civil Grand Jury on Tuesday that highlights structural and…
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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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County officials gather in solidarity for the immigrant community
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After numerous incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents around counties like LA, Ventura,…
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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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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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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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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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Dutra Street indigenous resident may get an apology from the City of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The city of Monterey could approve a proclamation apologizing to the Dutra Street indigenous residents and their…
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Evacuation Warnings lifted in Carmel Valley after Carmel Fire
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) – All evacuation warnings around the Carmel Fire have been lifted in Carmel Valley. Forward progress stopped on Carmel…
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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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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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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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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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Castroville arch replacement project begins June 13 with street closures expected
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION) – A project to replace the sign structure welcoming people to the artichoke center of the world gets started on Friday.…
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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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August 19 will become Clara Adams Day in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — County supervisors will be honoring local track star Clara Adams at their next meeting Tuesday. There,…
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Los Tigres del Norte honored by Monterey County with lifetime achievement award
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Legendary icons of the norteño music, Los Tigres del Norte, were honored today for their advocacy. The board of…
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Pajaro Valley Collaborative rally Monday to raise awareness about SNAP budget cuts
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif (KION-TV) — Pajaro Valley leaders are holding a rally on Monday calling for other local leaders to push-back on proposed…
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PETA’s new AI robot calf knows how to boogie
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new walking, talking AI robot calif is paying a visit to Cannery Row next month. One of PETA’s newest…
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World’s Toughest Row competitors begin 2,800 mile trip across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Rowers could be seen leaving Monterey as part of the annual World’s Toughest Row competition. The trip spans 2,800…
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Monterey Regional Airport receives federal funding for new terminal
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new $25 million in federal funding was approved for Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), according to Senator Alex…
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Salmon season opens temporarily in Monterey; June 7 and 8
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salmon season is opening for recreational fishing starting Saturday for the first time in years. But — it’s only for a…
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Seaside discusses Gun Shop Ordinance
The Seaside city council heard a presentation on an updated ordinance restricting where firearms can be sold in the city. The council had previously…
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Seaside remains strict with safe and sane fireworks ahead of July 4
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — With the 4th of July fast approaching, the City of Seaside is reminding locals about its firework curfew policy this…
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Multiple mountain lion sightings in Las Lomas
LAS LOMAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office said Thursday that there have been multiple mountain lion sightings in the…
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Coalition #Health4All rally against Gov Newsom’s proposed Medi-Cal cuts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Healthcare and immigrant activists came together in Salinas, calling on local leaders to say no to Governor Gavin…
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Cal/OSHA launches new ag enforcement unit
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Cal/OSHA aims to promote farmworkers’ safety by conducting proactive inspections day and night. These visits…
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Marina approves amended ordinance for less barrier-to-entry for future daycare owners
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Marina council members approved amending an ordinance to help place fewer barriers on people who want to run a daycare in…
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Gilroy launching temporary food truck pilot program
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Gilroy is adopting a temporary pilot program aimed at regulating and expanding mobile and local food…
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Monterey County Republican Party calls for peaceful protest over Drag Queen Story Time
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Republican Party (MCRP) says that they are once again “condemning” the City of Monterey and Public…
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New pilot program could see indigenous healthcare interpreters
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Some Monterey County leaders are pushing for a new indigenous language access pilot program to address the…
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City of Salinas considers street sweeping program revisions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Salinas is considering revising some elements of its street sweeping program. A report to the city indicates…
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