Couple featured in Netflix true crime series talks about their story in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A couple who was accused by Vallejo Police of faking a kidnapping in 2015 made a stop in Seaside to share their experience…
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American Legion Post 31 lends a helping hand on Thanksgiving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thanksgiving morning, many were enjoying their meals at American Legion Post 31 in Salinas. Volunteers who served meals…
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From cell to salary: Job and resource fair offered for incarcerated Monterey County inmates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, some incarcerated inmates had the chance to learn about jobs and gain resources to help them integrate back…
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Central Coast Olympian says skies the limit after flying over home county in a USAF Thunderbird
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Olympian Brita Sigourney, who grew up on the Central Coast had her chance to fly with a USAF Thunderbird as part of their…
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Hollister park renamed after current SF Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister held a community celebration on Wednesday to rename the Vista Hill Park in honor of a current San…
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CAL FIRE using “Green Climbers” to help cut vegetation to prevent wildfires
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- Tonight a new and different way of preventing wildland fires. CAL FIRE is using what they call “Green Climbers” around…
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CAL FIRE one of 15 agencies helping keep people safe during Car Week
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Car week and the big Concours d’Elegance are happening on Sunday. We got a chance to catch up with CAL FIRE one of…
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The “Spirit of Watsonville” alive and well on Independence Day
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)– The 4th of July was a site for many festivities across the Central Coast. The Spirit of Watsonville was fully shown…
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Aptos ‘World’s Shortest Parade’ has big turnout
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 4th of July kicked off in Aptos with their annual “World’s Shortest Parade.” The parade started at the corner of Soquel…
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King City’s downtown revitalization began its first steps toward attracting tourists
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- “I’ve seen the stores come and I’ve seen them go. It’s a hard place, I think, to hold a business,” said a 45-year…
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CAL FIRE BEU and multiple agencies conduct annual attack drill to prepare for fire season
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE and multiple agencies come together Friday to prepare for the worst. Local agencies conducting an annual…
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An Inside look into how a Cal Fire Air Attack operates during fire season
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, Cal Fire took us on an exclusive tour of the Hollister Air Attack Base. Skye McGregor who is a Cal…
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CAL FIRE BEU gearing up for fire season
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fire season has been year-round in California for the last few years, and the weather is heating up, so CAL FIRE has…
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Night vision goggles shed light on CAL FIRE overnight response
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Training continues at the Hollister Air Attack base as CAL FIRE crews have a new tool at their disposal this fire…
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CAL FIRE prepares for 2023 fire season during seasonal training program
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As we transition from wet winter to spring some officials are already looking ahead to fire season. Kion chief…
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Central Coast man recalls driving President Jimmy Carter in 1974
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s President’s Day, and today we look back at a former president visiting the Central Coast. Then Georgia Governor…
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American Legion serves over 700 Thanksgiving meals in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- For decades – American Legion Post 31 spent this holiday helping the hungry by preparing and serving up…
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Dead fin whale found on Monterey State Beach
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Bay State Parks said they received word of a dead whale at Monterey State Beach on Saturday. Marine Biologist…
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Pajaro Valley River Flood Project celebrates progress to stop flooding
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Members of the Biden administration joined local leaders to highlight the Pajaro River Flood Project. It comes…
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‘Oh my gourd’ pumpkin season is back on Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pumpkin patches on the Central Coast are getting busier as we get closer to Halloween. Gourd after gourd – pumpkin after…
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Marina City Council vote to approve change in city code to help approval of new cardroom
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- DATE Jan 19, 2023, AT 4:54 PM: The Marina City Council approved an amendment to the Marina Municipal Code to get closer to…
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CAL FIRE BEU performs prescribed burn near Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Tuesday, CAL FIRE performed a 90-acre prescribed burn near Big Sur. It comes just two days after the Aguajito Fire forced…
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Traffic delays reported after RV fire on Highway 101 in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An RV fire on southbound Highway 101 has caused driver traffic delays. The solo passenger reported mechanical problems,…
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CAL FIRE CZU burns 29 acres in Marshall Field for prescribed burn
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, a prescribed burn was held in Marshall Fields. CAL FIRE CZU burned a total of 29 acres in this…
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Home total loss after fire on Saint George Drive, at least three displaced
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire is currently at the scene of a structure fire on the 570 block of Saint George Drive. The roof of the home…
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Passenger recounts lucky landing on Manresa State Beach
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Saturday, a plane landed on Manresa State Beach in Santa Cruz County. Monday, KION spoke with Elsa Swanson,…
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Marina Fire, city leaders growing concerned over frequent fires in abandoned duplexes
On Tuesday, a fire burned down another abandoned duplex in a location that’s become a problem for…
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Inmates graduate job prep program in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Nine inmates had a graduation ceremony celebrating the completion of a five-week job skill program. The Santa Cruz…
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Marina Fire handling abandoned duplex fire near Lindsey Street
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Fire and the Presidio of Monterey Fire are currently battling a duplex fire near Lindsey Street and Carswell Street.…
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WATCH: Multiple agencies take part in active shooter training at Presidio of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple agencies took part in active shooter training at the Presidio of Monterey. The goal was to have agencies…
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Second Old Stage Road fire in two days burns barn and home
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire that began in a barn on Old Stage Road was knocked down by firefighters Friday. Salinas Fire said the fire spread…
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California Rodeo Salinas Carnival holds day for kids with disabilities
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival held an event open to children with disabilities to give them an experience away…
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Santa Cruz County law officials holds active shooter training
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The fourth day of active shooter training at Scotts Valley High School for Santa Cruz County law enforcement and…
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Marina State Beach parking lot closed for sand clearing
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Marina State Beach’s parking lot is closed due to sand clearing. The ranger on site says they do this clearing monthly…
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Santa Cruz County proposing cut to Community Bridges funding
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors proposes cutting funding from Community…
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Park honoring Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller officially complete in Santa Cruz County
It was a somber day for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office as they mourned the loss of one of their own on Monday. Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was…
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Monterey County Regional Fire contain fully involved structure fire on Castroville Road
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE MAY 31, 2022, at 4:46 p.m.– Monterey County Regional Fire District said they contained a structure fire at the…
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“Monterey County Pops!” concert returns after two years
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The “Monterey County Pops!” concert returned on Memorial Day for the first time since the pandemic. People were excited,…
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Central Coast Veterans Club hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony
The Central Coast Veterans Club hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery Monday morning.…
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King City Fire says fire along Salinas riverbed in King City area is 90% contained, evacuation warnings lifted
Multiple fire agencies have responded to a fire along the Salinas riverbed in King City after a fire broke out Wednesday…
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CSU Monterey Bay holds first full in-person graduation in two years
After two years of cancellations due to a global pandemic, Cardinale Stadium was filled with excited students and families celebrating the graduation…
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Point Pinos Coastal Trail Project complete linking Monterey to Pacific Grove
A ribbon cutting was held Friday for the completion of a $2.8 million project set to fill a 0.8-mile gap in the California Coastal Trail.…
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Weekly Natividad farmers’ market returns to Salinas
To give the community access to healthy food options Natividad opened its weekly farmers market on Wednesday for the year.…
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Salinas Valley Fair returns in King City
Today the Salinas Valley Fair is open to…
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Two Santa Cruz Starbucks locations unionize, organizers celebrate
A Starbucks location in Santa Cruz becomes the first store in California to vote to unionize.…
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Students from 1970 unearth time capsule in King City
Santa Lucia Elementary School uncovered some old memories Friday after more than half a…
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CSU Monterey Bay clears invasive species for Earth Day
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– CSU Monterey Bay had 30 people behind the campus library cleaning out invasive species for Earth Day. Volunteers were out…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit
The Monterey Bay Aquarium let KION explore their new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit set to open…
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