Salinas City Council introduces ordinance aimed at properties with illegal sex work
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council introduced a new ordinance aimed at addressing a rise in sex workers. The “red…
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Salinas Police Department warns of worsening officer staffing shortage
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is warning of a worsening staffing shortage, which could lead to an impact to officer…
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Pajaro Valley Health Care District moves to send Watsonville Community Hospital bond measure to March 2024 ballot
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Voters will soon decide whether or not to pass a bond measure for the Watsonville community hospital. On Wednesday…
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Salinas City Council decides to not change cannabis ordinance
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas cannabis ordinance won’t see any changes after all. On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted…
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Doctor runs Monterey Bay Half Marathon with runners whose lives he saved year prior
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As runners took on the 2023 Monterey Bay Half Marathon, it also marked a comeback for two runners who underwent a…
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Carmel-By-The-Sea creates ad-hoc committee to explore adding street addresses
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) – Addressing, street addresses. It was a hot topic during Tuesday night’s Carmel-By-The-Sea City Council meeting.…
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U.S. Senate hopeful Adam Schiff holds Salinas campaign event following Speaker Robert Rivas endorsement
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Steinbeck Center in Salinas was a packed house Monday night as U.S. Representative Adam Schiff held a campaign event.…
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Half of Monterey County Court staff call out sick amid contract negotiations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A union member with the Monterey County Superior Court workers confirmed with KION that half of the staff with the courts…
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Seaside community celebrates Halloween at annual “Halloween Bonanza” event
Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center was packed with hundreds of people for the annual “Halloween Bonanza” event. “This is a perfect opportunity to…
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City of Salinas receives report addressing rent stabilization and tenant protection
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is looking to tackle current housing issues in the community. On Tuesday night, council received a…
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City of Hollister receives report on current state of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and recommendations for future success
On Monday night, Hollister City Council received a report on the current state of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. The report, conducted by a…
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Filipino-American culture celebrated in Salinas at the Paraluman Festival
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Filipino culture was on full display Sunday in Salinas at the Paraluman Fil-Am Festival. The name, Paraluman, is Tagalog…
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Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board moves forward with eminent domain of Cal Am Monterey water system
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday night, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board decided to take the next steps in using eminent…
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Monterey County Sheriff discusses community safety amid Gov. Ron DeSantis visit to Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With Florida governor Ron DeSantis visiting the Central Coast for a presidential campaign fundraiser, some in the…
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Caltrans preparing Central Coast roadways for potential winter weather
Winter prep work is now underway by Caltrans on many local highways ahead of any potential storms. “This winter prep work gives us a chance to…
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Salinas City Council passes resolution denouncing upcoming DeSantis visit
With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set to visit Salinas on Thursday, Salinas City Council passed a resolution denouncing and condemning his visit.…
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Loved ones of Seaside homicide victims honored at the Eternal Light of Hope Day
In Seaside, family and friends who have lost loved ones to homicide gathered as part of the Eternal Light of Hope Day. “We created this event for…
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Hazel Hawkins nurses hold second town hall to discuss hospital’s future
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday night, nurses from Hazel Hawkins hospital held a town hall meeting in Hollister focused on the future of the…
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Moss Landing Power Plant Town Hall held one year after fire at battery facility
Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church organized a town hall meeting to address safety concerns at the Moss Landing Power Plant and the battery…
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City of Monterey moving forward with rental inventory ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 17, 2023- The Monterey City Council is continuing to move forward with their rental inventory ordinance.…
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