Pets of the Week for June 19, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project and Animal Friends Rescue Project are proud to present this week’s Pets of the Week. LUSTRAL AND PROZAC First, a…
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Cal Fire: Wildfire east of Gonzales knocked down, crews preparing to mop up
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire says crews were able to knock down a wildfire burning east of Gonzales up in the mountains overnight. The fire…
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs planned for parts of San Benito and South Monterey counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Public Safety Power Shutoffs are scheduled for some parts of South Monterey County, plus parts…
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Westbound Reservation Road closed after vehicle hits pedestrian near Marina, police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Marina Police are encouraging witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was killed in a crash Monday night. Officers…
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KION Pets of the Week for June 12, 2025
Time for a double dose of Pet of the Week on KION. Meet: Umberto! From Our Neighborhood Pet Project Umberto came into the rescue back on May 11th…
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Be Mindful: The mental toll cancer takes on patients and the help that’s available
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In today’s Be Mindful segment: The impact of a cancer diagnosis on the mental health of patients. Walan Chang was…
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Victim identified in Tuesday morning Highway 1 crash near Rock Creek Bridge
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) – A man from Elk Grove has been identified as the person killed in a crash on Highway 1 on Tuesday morning. The victim was…
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World’s Toughest Row competitors begin 2,800 mile trip across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Rowers could be seen leaving Monterey as part of the annual World’s Toughest Row competition. The trip spans 2,800…
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Meet Tallie! KION’s Pet of the Week for June 5, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces us to the Pet of the Week for June 5, 2025. It’s an adorable little kitty named Tallie! Tallie is described…
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One person dead after Santa Cruz County house fire, firefighters say
RIO DEL MAR/LA SELVA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County confirms one person is dead after a fire at a home sparked late…
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60 foot tree falls over, closing a portion of State Route 236 near Acorn Drive
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz and Caltrans say State Route 236 near Acorn Drive is closed after a tree fell in the area early…
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PG&E reporting power outages in the Castroville area
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E is reporting more than three thousand people are without power in the Castroville area this morning. The…
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Meet Dr. Pepper: KION’s Pet of the Week for May 29, 2025
The Animal Friends Rescue Project introduces us to Dr. Pepper this week. Dr. Pepper is a charming bob-tail kitty with a big personality who loves…
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Construction forces ramp closures along Highway 101, 25 overnight starting Friday
SOUTH SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced ramps will be closed on Friday May 30 into the…
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City of Seaside announces Paul Blaha named new Fire Chief
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside announced longtime fire department staff member, Paul Blaha, is named the city’s new fire chief.…
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Some power restored after reports of outages early Tuesday morning
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E has restored power to more than 2,600 customers after outages were reported early Tuesday morning in the…
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Multiple people killed after a private plane crashes into the Tierrasanta area of San Diego, firefighters say
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Diego Fire confirms multiple people are dead after a plane crashed in the Tierrasanta area of San Diego, sparking…
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Meet Weber! KION’s Pet of the Week for May 22, 2025
A small cat named Weber is the KION Pet of the Week, courtesy of Our Neighborhood Pet Project. ONPP describes Weber as an eight-week-old…
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Sinkhole forces closure along a portion of David Avenue in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police say a sinkhole has forced a closure along David Avenue at Oak Street in Monterey overnight. Police say…
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CHP: At least one dead after crash east of Hollister Airport
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirms officers are investigating a deadly crash east of the Hollister Airport. Dispatchers confirm to KION…
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Meet: Turner! KION’s Pet of the Week for May 15, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces us to this week’s KION Pet of the Week: A small kitten named Turner! Turner is seven-weeks-old and is just…
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Be Mindful: The mental health benefits of running and exercise
Fresh off his run at the Big Sur International Marathon, KION’s Austin Castro talks about preparing for a marathon while also chatting about the…
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Governor Newsom wants California cities and counties to “address homeless encampments” immediately “with urgency and dignity”
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Governor Newsom on Monday released a “model ordinance” for counties and cities to implement to address homeless…
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WATCH: When you should step in to help a stray kitten
Our Neighborhood Pet Project visits the KION Studio to talk about when the right time is to help out a stray kitten. Often times, while the kitten is…
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WATCH: Meet KION’s Pet of the Week for May 8, 2025, Azalea!
Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces us to a Rottweiler mix by the name of Azalea this week. Azalea is a gentle pup who weighs around 50 pounds.…
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New state report shows increase in state limit on low-income eligibility for housing
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A new state report highlights the growing severity of the housing crisis in Santa Cruz County. The report reveals that…
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UCSC confirms missing person in water rescue as a student
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The missing person in Sunday’s water rescue was identified as a UC Santa Cruz student. UCSC confirmed the person missing…
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WATCH: Salinas mayor talks Project Homekey hurdles, calls for criminal case against developer accused of misusing homekey project funding
Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue confirms to Wake Up the city’s efforts to ask the state attorney general to file a criminal case against a CFO accused…
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WATCH: Pet of the Week for May 1, 2025
Our Neighborhood Pet Project’s Pet of the Week for May 1, 2025 is Cowboy! Cowboy was rescued after being found on a street in Salinas with a severe…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office recovers $30,000 in stolen bikes, tools
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said investigators recovered more than $30,000 in stolen bikes and…
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CHP seeks vehicle that may have been involved in deadly Highway 1 hit-and-run
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — The California Highway Patrol has identified the vehicle that could have been involved in the deadly hit-and-run…
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Arson suspect arrested after Marina Police say he set fire to a eucalyptus tree
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police said they arrested a 39-year-old man for setting fire to several large eucalyptus trees in Marina early…
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KION Pet of the Week: Meet Natasha!
KION’s Pet of the Week for April 24, 2025 is a chill pup named Natasha! Natasha is described by the Animal Friends Rescue Project as one of the best,…
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WATCH: Kweens’ Kounsel discusses doulas and Birthing Support in Monterey County
Monterey County Kweens’ Kounsel members visit Wake Up on KION News Channel 46 to discuss how important Doulas can be to the birthing process. Oxford…
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WATCH: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Stephanie Alfaro with the Parenting Connection of Monterey County visits the News Channel 46 Studio to talk about Maternal Mental Health Awareness…
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Hiker rescued along the Big Sur Coast
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies along the Big Sur Coast were able to rescue a hiker who fell 200 feet down a cliff on Monday. Video…
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CHP: Woman killed in fiery crash along Shore Road in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): The CHP confirms officers are investigating a deadly crash along Shore Road near the San Benito/Santa Clara…
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CHP: Man dead after deadly crash south of Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP is confirming one person is dead after a crash south of Salinas along Abbott Street. CHP officers at the…
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Man dead after early morning accident in Santa Cruz
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 73-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on Highway 1 in the early morning hours near Soquel Avenue. According…
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KION Pet of the Week: Meet Creampuff!
KION’s Pet of the Week from Our Neighborhood Pet Project is a chatty orange tabby kitty named Creampuff! Creampuff was found in Soledad as part of…
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Monterey Carl’s Jr. to rebuild after fire, cause of fire undetermined
MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Carl’s Jr. will be rebuilt following the fire at their Lighthouse Avenue location between Pacific Grove…
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212,000 pounds of egg substitute product recalled
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV) — The USDA says a food manufacturer is recalling more than 212,000 pounds of egg substitute from store shelves because the…
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Waiting for the Bus: Royal Oaks families growing frustrated over school buses that sometimes never show up
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Royal Oaks community is growing frustrated over the lack of bus service for students in the Pajaro Valley Unified…
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WATCH: Pet of the Week – Meet Bandit!
KION’s Victor Guzman hears from Animal Friends Rescue about Bandit and your opportunity to adopt the active little pup. For more information visit…
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Suspect arrested in early morning chase ending in Marina charged with attempted murder
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated 4:45 p.m. 3/27/2025 – Monterey Police have identified the suspect in Marina wanted for attempted murder. The…
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Our Neighborhood Pet Project visits KION to talk Kitten Season and the need for volunteers
Walan from Our Neighborhood Pet Project stops by the KION News Channel 46 studio to talk about Kitten Season and how people at home can volunteer!…
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Greenfield Police disrupt cockfighting operation near city
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Greenfield Police said officers disrupted a cockfighting operation on Friday night while patrolling a vineyard near…
Continue ReadingBirthdays highlighted on Wake Up on March 21, 2025
Here’s a look at some of the birthday shoutouts that aired on Wake Up on KION for March 21, 2025. Be sure to send in your shoutouts to…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Lily!
The Animal Friends Rescue Project invites you to meet and maybe adopt a special pup named Lily! Lily is 2-years-old and came to AFRP after Hitchcock…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Kevin!
Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces Kevin! Kevin is one of two brothers rescued in north Salinas after a good samaritan saw the young litter…
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