Monterey County D.A. sets date for 26th Annual Victims’ Dedication Ceremony
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office will host its annual victim’s dedication ceremony next Friday, April 11.…
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Monterey Carl’s Jr. to rebuild after fire, cause of fire undetermined
MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Carl’s Jr. will be rebuilt following the fire at their Lighthouse Avenue location between Pacific Grove…
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Monterey Peninsula College announces Lobo Career Fair for students and employers
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Peninsula College’s Career Services announces its annual Lobo Career Fair on Wednesday, April 3, to connect…
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Greenfield gang arrests linked to San Jose murder, in multi-agency operation
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A multi-agency operation, sparked by a deadly shooting in San Jose, has led to multiple gang-related arrests,…
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How tariffs driving up the cost of cars are affecting dealerships, car buyers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car sales soared over the weekend in Salinas, ahead of President Trump’s plans to implement a 25 percent tariff on cars…
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Concerns raised over local middle school as SUHSD debates use of funds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) is advancing a plan to allocate nearly $130 million for facilities…
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One person dead after being hit by vehicle in Moss Landing
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — A person is dead after being hit by an unknown driver near Moss Landing. According to the CHP’s public traffic…
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Police: Suspects escape in Mechanics Bank Robbery
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm they’re investigating a bank robbery at the Mechanics Bank on North Davis in Salinas. Police say…
Continue Reading CHP brings awareness to distracted driving with 24 hour maximum enforcement period
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Highway Patrol is in the midst of the 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period for distracted driving…
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Road closures in Soledad due to Front Street Maintenance Project
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers in Soledad will notice some closures and construction this week as part of the Front Street Maintenance Project.…
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Man arrested for drug, gun posession in Watsonville after search warrant
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested in Watsonville for drug and gun possession after a lengthy pursuit from Soledad. Salinas Police VSTF…
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Good Old Days Street Festival to delight Pacific Grove once more in May
PACIFIC GROVE, CA (KION-TV) — A much-beloved street festival looks to bring a bit of joy and nostalgia to Pacific Grove. The two-day Good Old Days…
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Name of inmate killed during Monterey County Jail assault identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated 3:58 p.m. 3/31/2025 – The name of the inmate found dead after an assault has been released. According to the…
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Tesla Takedown protest in Seaside for Global Day of Action Saturday
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of Tesla protests broke out Saturday across the globe, part of the Tesla Takedown movement sweeping across…
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Four drivers arrested for street racing in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Four people have been arrested in Salinas for street racing along the US 101 on Thursday night. According to CHP…
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New Encampment Resolution Fund highlights unhoused support
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 30 people have received support from Soledad’s Encampment Resolution Fund. The grant is meant to serve those…
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Suspect arrested in early morning chase ending in Marina charged with attempted murder
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated 4:45 p.m. 3/27/2025 – Monterey Police have identified the suspect in Marina wanted for attempted murder. The…
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King City responds to youth violence with a plan of action
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City is looking to address a recent uptick in youth violence as the city council took first steps in developing a…
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New hospitality cadre program launching this summer in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new hospitality cadre program is making its way to Monterey County for those interested in that career path.…
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Early morning yacht rescue in Stillwater Cove; CAL FIRE BEU
DEL MONTE FOREST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Wednesday that at around 4 a.m. they were dispatched to a report of a stranded vessel in…
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Baby squirrels now under SPCA care due to tree trimming
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seven squirrels are under the care of SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center after their respective homes were…
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Town hall for Monterey’s updates on Residential Parking Program announced
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey will share its ideas for an updated Residential Parking Program at an upcoming town hall on March…
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Funeral service announced for King City sergeant who passed away unexpectedly
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City Police Department announced the funeral service for Officer Ryan Kenedy on April 3rd. The service is being…
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New poll to give new otter a name at Monterey Bay Aquarium
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new name is needed for a new otter arrival at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with a new poll to pick which one fits…
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New Soledad Chief of Police Patrick Valenzuela sworn in Wednesday evening
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad officially appointed Patrick G. Valenzuela as its new Chief of Police Wednesday evening ahead of its…
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One man dead in Salinas after a shooting Saturday morning
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police say that on Saturday morning around 9:40 a.m., one man in his 30s was shot and killed near Pellet Avenue…
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Seaside Police conduct a drug crackdown Friday night
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Fire and Police said that Friday night their detectives, CDCR K9, State Parole, MC Probation Officers, Cal Fire…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital notified of potential nationwide terror threat targeting hospitals
HOLLISTER, Calif (KION-TV) – On Thursday, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was notified about a potential terror threat targeting mid-sized U.S.…
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Second suspect arrested in 2023 fatal shooting on Garner Avenue
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update: March 21, 2025, 11:55 a.m. – A second suspect was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in 2023. Monterey…
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Two people, dog safe after RV fire in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update March 21, 2025 12:05 p.m. – Two people and their dog are safe after their RV caught on fire in Marina on…
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Structure fire fully engulfs home in Soledad Tuesday night
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU announced that they responded to a structure fire on Metz Road Tuesday night. They said once they showed up…
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Step one of phase one for the Moss Landing battery de-linking is complete
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Tuesday afternoon that the first part of phase one, known as the “Battery…
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Person saved in Aromas rescue after car falls into a ravine
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A person is safe after having been saved from their car that had fallen deep into a ravine in Aromas on Monday night.…
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Seaside Police lobby closed due to flooding reopens
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police have reopened their lobby to the public three months after being flooded. The incident happened on…
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Copper wire theft on the rise in Salinas with weekly incidents
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas is warning that copper wire thefts continue to be a problem across the city. City workers have to…
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Large power outage affecting customers in Pacific Grove, Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — An outage has left thousands without power in Pacific Grove and Monterey. PG&E’s outage map states that…
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Dash cam footage of Prunedale officer-involved shooting released
COUNTY OF MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Five days after a deadly officer-involved shooting, the Monterey County D.A. has identified the CHP officer…
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Playoff Pursuit: Turning the Tide of Monterey Bay FC
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – The expectations are high heading into Monterey Bay FC’s fourth season, with the team’s sights set on the postseason. The…
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Salinas Police, Fire discuss funding priorties in special council meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas held a special meeting Friday to outline its legislative priorities across various departments…
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Suspect arrested in shooting death of an 18-year-old in Prunedale sideshow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update 1:05 p.m. March 14: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death…
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New park in development at Carr Lake in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A major central park project is coming to Carr Lake in Salinas a new project that aims to bring the community together.…
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Imjin Parkway Widening & Roundabout Project continues into second phase
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina is continuing major construction on the Imjin Parkway widening and roundabout project. Marina hopes…
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County of Monterey warns of fake invoices in planning projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has warned those involved in Planning Commission projects of fake invoices. The invoices…
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Rental assistance program opens for those in Monterey facing housing instability
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Community members facing housing instability in Monterey can apply for this year’s rental assistance program on Friday.…
Continue Reading New website shows Vistra battery fire cleanup progress
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new website has launched with the latest updates on the cleanup efforts at the Vistra Energy battery fire site.…
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King City council votes to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City council met Tuesday and unanimously approved to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan as-is. “King…
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Outages throughout the Central Coast leave multiple customers without power
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update 4:13 p.m. A power outage has been reported in Monterey County. The outage stretches from near Fort Ord…
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United Way launches Vita pilot program in Pajaro to assist in tax filing
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — As tax season closes out in April, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is offering extra help to people living in…
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The Main Lodge at Pebble Beach is in the midst of a makeover
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — The iconic Pebble Beach Resort’s main Lodge is getting a makeover for the first time in almost 30 years. Right…
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Another town hall addresses the Moss Landing battery storage fire lawsuit Tuesday evening
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — There will be another town hall meeting held by Singleton Schreiber and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich at 6 p.m.…
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