Victim identified in deadly Salinas homeless encampment shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Police are asking the public if they know anything about a deadly shooting that happened at a homeless encampment over the…
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Man dies after car erupts in flames in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) California Highway Patrol is investigating a solo-vehicle car crash that left one man dead early Sunday morning in the…
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Monterey County to hold in-person job fair
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) If you’re looking for a new job or career, county employers are looking to fill open positions. The Monterey County…
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City of Santa Cruz aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through food scrap program
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The City of Santa Cruz is launching a new program that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by properly disposing of…
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Units on scene after vegetation fire breaks out in Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION)- Fire units are on scene after a vegetation fire broke out Sunday evening, according to Monterey County dispatch.…
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Hundreds wake up without power in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION)- Nearly 2,000 people are waking up without power Thursday morning in the Watsonville area, according to PG&E. The…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Meeko!
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Meeko is a 1-year-old Boxer who is about 47 lbs.…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Skip!
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Skip is looking for his forever home! He is a sweet and energetic 4-month-old Miniature Australian Shepherd.…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Lenny
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Lenny is looking for his forever home! He is an energetic 10 to 12 month-old dachshund terrier…
Continue Reading CHP: 74-year-old from Castroville dead after morning crash on State Route 183
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE JUNE 3, 2022, 1:08 p.m.– CHP has released new details in a crash on State Route 183 that left a 74-year-old…
Continue Reading CHP: One dead after car crashes into semi-truck
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a car crashed into a semi-truck head-on early Wednesday morning, California Highway Patrol…
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Hundreds without power in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION)- Update: Friday, May 20th 2022. 7:35 a.m. According to PG&E less than 500 residents have power near Santa Cruz.…
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Pet of the Week: Introducing Rumee and Cory
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) If you are interested in giving Rumee and Cory their forever homes, they can visit the South County Animal Rescue…
Continue Reading Pet of the Week: Introducing Axel
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) If you are interested in giving Axel his forever home, you are welcome to visit the Animal Friends Rescue Project page.…
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Santa Cruz County brings fentanyl awareness with community town hall
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION)- The community is invited to join a Fentanyl Awareness Virtual Town Hall and Listening Session to learn about the…
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San Jose Earthquakes begin negotiations on potential new complex
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The San Jose Earthquakes and Santa Clara County are starting negotiations on a potential new complex at the County…
Continue Reading Pet of the Week: Meet Mr. Ziggy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Mr. Ziggy is a 1-year-old terrier mix ready for his new home! If anyone is interested in learning more about Ziggy, they…
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Hartnell Community College to lift indoor mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)- Students at the Hartnell Community College will be able to enter most indoor campus facilities without a mask. …
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CHP: Highway 17 open after overturned truck closures
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) All southbound lanes on Highway 17 at Laurel Road are back open after a USPS contractor truck overturned Monday…
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Structure fire breaks out overnight in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- A structure fire closed off East Market Street and Monterey Street overnight as the Salinas Fire Department worked to put the…
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