Campaign sign vandalism escalates in Seaside City Council race
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) This isn’t the first time campaign signs have been stolen, damaged or vandalized in the months leading up to an election,…
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Salinas hopes to shelter homeless through motel purchase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The City of Salinas is moving forward with a plan to try and purchase a local motel for homeless housing. In a unanimous…
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Governor Newsom: Santa Cruz County can open more businesses, 2.3 million acres burned in 2020 wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) California Governor Gavin Newsom updated the state’s response to the major wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic. LIVE…
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Michele Vaughn selected to lead Salinas Fire Department
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) You can remove the word “interim.” Current Interim Fire Chief Michele Vaughn has been chosen to lead the Salinas Fire…
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CTF inmate dies from apparent COVID-19 related complications
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) A Correctional Training Facility (CTF) inmate has died from apparent COVID-19 related complications, the California…
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No time frame to reopen Toro Park after fires
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) Toro County Park, the base camp for Cal Fire during the River Fire and Carmel Fire, remains closed for public…
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Monterey firefighters start wildfire victim relief effort
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) The River, Carmel and Dolan fires continue to burn in Monterey County. Dozens of structures, including homes, have been…
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CZU Lightning Complex Fires burn 86,509 acres, 95% contained
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 9/16/2020 7 a.m. The CZU Lightning Complex is holding at 86,509 acres, and containment has grown to 95%,…
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Carmel Fire containment jumps to 98%, showing no growth
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 9/2/2020 6:30 p.m. The Carmel Fire is still at 6,905 acres and 98% contained. UPDATE 8/31/2020 6:45 p.m. The…
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Mobile home fire in Live Oak Thursday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A mobile home caught fire in Live Oak, Thursday night. Multiple people at the scene tell KION the fire is at the Pine Knoll…
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Monterey to address Wharf “overcrowding”
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) The City of Monterey says they have heard the complaints loud and clear. In a news release Thursday afternoon, the city…
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“A fighter” – Central Coast Democrats react to Harris VP pick
Leon Panetta served as Secretary of Defense under President Barack…
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Suspect captured in Mexico and extradited to Santa Cruz for 2009 murder
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Another suspect has been arrested in connection to the 2009 Santa Cruz murder of 16-year-old Tyler Tenorio. Tyler Tenorio…
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Fire at Gonzales pallet yard
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) A fire at a Gonzales pallet yard sent smoke high into the air, easily seen from Highway 101 near the city. The fire…
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Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…
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Pacific Grove man dies in crash on Highway 1 near Garrapata State Park
The California Highway Patrol said a 37-year-old Pacific Grove man died in a crash on Highway…
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Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake Wednesday night East of King City
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.9 earthquake along the San Andreas Fault in Monterey County,…
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Gilroy Police Chief: “the community has come together like you can’t even imagine”
GILROY, Calif. (KION) Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee was heading home the evening of July 28, 2019 when he heard a message come through on his…
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One injured in Hollister shooting Friday night
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) One man was injured in a shooting in Hollister Friday night, according to Hollister Police. Police tell KION they responded…
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Alisal Union School District to start with distance learning
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas’ Alisal Union School District will start the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning. The board voted unanimously…
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