USGS: 2.9 magnitude earthquake hits near Aromas
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Friday evening at 4:38 p.m., an earthquake registering 2.9 shook homes near Aromas. The quake’s epicenter was 3 miles SSE…
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Major power outage on the peninsula election night
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A major power outage on the peninsula impacted over 7,500 customers on election night, according to the…
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Woman hit and killed by vehicle in Salinas, ramp shut down near Airport Boulevard
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle at Airport Boulevard and Roy Diaz Street in Salinas Tuesday morning, according…
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WATCH: The former Salinas Asst. city manager talks about his achievements, and the challenges ahead for the city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Jim Pia has worked for the city of Salinas for 45 years. Pia retired from his role as assistant city manager on…
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Large earthquake strikes off the Oregon coast
BANDON, Ore. (KION-TV) Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 p.m., an earthquake registering 6.0 struck off the coast of Oregon, according to the U.S.…
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Unloaded firearm found at North Salinas High School, no threat to students
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Around 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday morning an unloaded firearm was found on the campus of North Salinas High School.…
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Hundreds reporting hearing “booms” Monday morning, source remains a mystery, here is what we do know
Monterey County, Calif. (KION-TV) — Several people have reported feeling some sort of “boom” or “shake” Monday morning. People have reported…
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Salinas city officials confirm new police chief will be Carlos Acosta from San Jose
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Acosta will be taking over as Salinas Police Chief starting immediately, according to city officials. KION has been…
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WATCH: KION presents the Salinas Mayoral Debate, Scott Rates moderates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The 2024 election is just weeks away. There are many issues facing the city of Salinas. The candidates for mayor are…
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Red flag warnings issued for parts of Monterey and San Benito counties, increased fire danger
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A red flag warning is in effect from 3:00 a.m Wednesday to 8:00 p.m PDT Thursday due to critically dry fuels,…
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Central Fire, Cal Fire team up to put out flames at Aptos area greenhouse and nearby vegetation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Cal Fire and the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz teamed up to put out a fire that initially…
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New acting police chief appointed to The Salinas Police Department
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – There is a new “acting” police chief at The Salinas Police Department. Commander Danny Warner has taken on the…
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USGS: 4.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Aromas
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Sunday morning at 2:47 a.m., an earthquake registering 4.2 shook homes throughout the Central Coast. The quake’s epicenter…
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Christian McCaffrey will not play Sunday against Vikings
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 49ers announced on Friday that RB Christian McCaffrey will not suit up when the 49ers take on the Vikings in…
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Thousands without power in the Rio Del Mar area, downed tree to blame, utility says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — At least 1,500 PG&E customers are still without power in the Rio Del Mar area, according to PG&E. The…
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Beached baby orca whale at Carmel State Beach dies
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — A baby orca whale that was beached at Carmel State Beach has died, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Center.…
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Female teacher arrested in Soledad for allegedly having sex with a student
Detectives from the Soledad Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Marina Ramirez Rico. Investigators say she was having sexual intercourse with…
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Deadly crash involving two big rigs shuts down State Route 25 near Gilroy; CHP
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The CHP was on scene of a crash involving two big rigs on Monday at approximately 9:56 a.m. State Route-25 was closed…
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KION 46’s editorial approach to covering the 2024 general election
Our goal is to produce accurate, transparent, and trustworthy coverage for members of an engaged and informed local electorate. As we approach the…
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Person hit and killed by a car on Highway 101 near King City; CHP
KING CITY, Calif (KION-TV) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash after a car hit a person walking on Highway 101 and…
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Parole trial for the man who killed Maddy Middleton will stay in Santa Cruz; Judge
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The jury parole trial for the man who killed eight-year-old Maddy Middleton will stay in Santa Cruz. A judge making…
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Car fire spreads to vegetation in Monterey County, homes threatened for a short time; CAL FIRE
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire that started as a car fire has spread to vegetation near Aromas, according to CAL FIRE. The fire is near…
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Monterey County Sheriff seen parked in a handicap spot during the Kiddie Kapers Parade, says she has placard
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A photo obtained by KION shows the county work car that Monterey County Sherriff Tina Nieto drives parked in a…
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Forward progress on Metz Fire in South Monterey County has stopped, according to CAL FIRE
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE said, as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, forward progress has stopped on the Metz Fire. As of Wednesday morning,…
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Small earthquake hit near Gilroy Wednesday morning
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) Wednesday morning at 8:27 a.m., an earthquake registering 3.3 shook near Gilroy. The quake’s epicenter was 6 miles ESE of…
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Vegetation fire burning in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A vegetation fire near Parkfield is burning Friday morning. The fire is at least 15 acres with the possibility…
Continue ReadingMissing UCSC student found safe
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a missing 31-year-old UCSC student has been found safe. The…
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USGS: 3.5 magnitude earthquake hits south Monterey County
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) Tuesday afternoon at 2:20 p.m., an earthquake registering 3.5 shook parts of south Monterey County. The quake’s epicenter…
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As we approach the 2024 general election, concerns about misinformation, AI-driven deepfakes and private security issues make it harder than ever to…
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Student arrested after stabbing occurred at Christopher High School, police said
GILROY, CALIF. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 2:51 P.M.- Gilroy Police have arrested a Christopher High School student after he allegedly…
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Aspire Health and Montage Health Foundation hosted the second annual “Healthy Field Day”
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Not a phone or TV was in sight as many kids were smiling at Cardinale Stadium on Tuesday. Aspire Health and Montage Health…
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Man who killed beloved Salinas waitress gets sentenced to 18 years to life in state prison, DA’s office says
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON MAY 16, 2024 AT 2:39 P.M.- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a Salinas man got…
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Be Mindful: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health of children
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Valley Health Doctor Erica Locke has been practicing medicine for 15 years and she has been seeing a…
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Inmates at Soledad Correctional Training Facility graduate with job certification certificates
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, KION got a rare look at a program that is changing the lives of inmates at Soledad Correctional…
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Caltrans shares timeline on when Highway 1 could fully reopen in Big Sur
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. : May 17th is the first time in over a month that unrestricted access will be…
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House on fire in Marina, smoke seen coming out of the roof
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Firefighters are on scene of a house fire on the 400 block of Gloria Circle in Marina. The fire started around…
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Hurricane force winds expected just off the Monterey coast
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Very dangerous winds are expected today. Widespread gusts of 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 70-80 mph near Big Sur…
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Over 30,000 customers without power on the Central Coast: PG&E
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON FEB. 4, 2024 AT 11:19 AM- PG&E said that over 30,000 customers on the Central Coast are without power…
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Swarm of small earthquakes felt in parts of Monterey and San Benito Counties, USGS
TRES PINOS, Calif. (KION-TV) Thursday morning at 9:32 a.m., an earthquake registering a magnitude 3.4 was felt in parts of Monterey County and San…
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The Exit Interview: Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice says goodbye to Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice officially left his position on January 21 to become the Assistant General Manager of…
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Suspect involved in deputy-involved non injury shooting has been arrested, Sheriff’s Office said
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 17, 2024 AT 5:57 PM- A 33-year-old man who was allegedly shot by two Monterey County Sheriff’s Office…
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Pacific Grove Art Center Welcomes Controlled Chaos: A Night of Hilarity and Spontaneity, a look at the arts on the Central Coast
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pacific Grove Art Center is buzzing with excitement as they prepare to host Controlled Chaos: A Night of…
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Tree and power lines down close road in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV) – A tree down into power lines has temporarily closed 17230 Laurel Road in Los Gatos, according to the…
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Be Mindful- Social Media’s Impact on Kids
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In our latest installment in our Be Mindful series, we talked to a teenager who described how social media played a…
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Montage Health unveils Ohana campus to help youth mental health patients
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, Montage Health opened their Ohana Center where young people are provided a safe space to share what…
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Dog died in intense cottage fire in Santa Cruz, one person hurt while trying to escape: Firefighters
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Early Friday morning the Santa Cruz Fire Department responded to a fierce structure fire at 127 Ocean Street.…
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Person arrested for making criminal threats and entering school grounds without registering in Pacific Grove: Police
PACIFIC GROVE , Calif. (KION-TV)- Keeping school campus safe has become a top priority around the country. Recent incidents at schools in…
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The Death Dilemma Inside the Monterey County Jail: Concerns Over Wellpath’s Medical Services
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – After six deaths at the Monterey County Jail this year, one as late as October has raised serious questions about…
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Exclusive interview with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on the War in Israel
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, I sat down with former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Monterey native Leon Panetta to get…
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Salinas temple says police are helping with extra security after Hamas attacks Israel
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Israel at war with Hamas, with the eerie cacophony of sirens across Ashkelon in Israel. At the southern border, Israel and…
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