Kraft Heinz must face Mac & Cheese lawsuit, judge rules
Reuters (Reuters) — A federal judge said Kraft Heinz must face a proposed nationwide class action alleging that it defrauded consumers by claiming…
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance raises millions for youth charity on the Central Coast
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance announced Thursday that they’ve raised a record $3,130,240 for charity over the…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Dora!
Meet Dora, our Pet of the Week! Dora and her brother are part of a litter of six found wandering on Old Stage Road in Gonzales. After being rescued,…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Myy!
Meet Little Myy (aka Tortellini)! This beautiful pastel torbie came to us from Hitchcock Road Shelter. Little Myy is named after one of the Moomin…
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‘Your body, my choice’: Attacks on women surge on social media following election
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Sexist and abusive attacks on women, like “your body, my choice” and “get back to the…
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Donations are currently being accepted for the Homeless Children Winter Clothing & Backpack Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Supervisor Luis Alejo, Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig and Community Human Services are teaming up ahead of the holidays…
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Trader Joe’s in Marina announces grand opening and ribbon-cutting Wednesday
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Trader Joe’s announced Monday that it will be holding a grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Wednesday in its new…
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Buying a home is expensive. What about ordering one for delivery?
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — When Julie Johnson and her husband decided to purchase their own home, they turned to an unexpected place:…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Lacey!
Meet Lacey! She is one lucky pup! Lacey came to AFRP from a local vet clinic after needing emergency surgery to remove a 26″ shoe lace from her…
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Adopt-a-Family through Boys & Girls Club this season
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County announced this week that there is still a little over one week…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Orbie!
Our Pet of the Week is Orbie, who came to us from San Ardo. Orbie and his three siblings were living outside with their mom and had become extremely…
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Holiday Parade of Lights celebrates 21 years in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 21st Annual Holiday Parade of Lights returns to Pacific Grove on December 5 at 6 p.m. The event will take…
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‘Know your history’: Alabama native goes viral using poll tax certificate to inspire young people to vote in Tuesday’s election
By Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story Alabama (WVTM) — Loretta Green is a walking history lesson,…
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100-year-old woman prepares to cast vote on Election Day
By Carlos Cristian Flores Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Emma Alper has seen a lot throughout…
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Seaside considers a mandatory ordinance to spay or neuter cats and dogs
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside will be discussing an ordinance Thursday that would require all domestic cats and dogs to be spayed…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Violet!
Meet Violet! She is a sweet and gentle 17-year-old brown tabby that was adopted from AFRP as a kitten, and returned to our care when her guardian…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Big Moon!
Our Halloween Pet of the Week kitten is Big Moon, part of a litter of four rescued when their mom wastrapped in Greenfield for our…
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BeMindful: Political anxiety and stress during the 2024 election season
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to the American Psychological Association (APA), election stress–especially in 2024–is a very real thing.…
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US airlines are required to refund you for a canceled flight automatically
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Airlines in the United States are now required to give passengers cash refunds if their flight is significantly…
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In nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcycles
CalMatters At New Century Motorcycles in Alhambra, a handful of electric motorcycles are relegated to the back of the store, tucked behind the dirt…
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Sacramento boy decks out lawn for Halloween only to have expensive animatronic dog stolen
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — The search is on for a missing demon dog after a young boy’s…
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City of Watsonville approves affordable housing from Habitat for Humanity
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville unanimously approved an affordable housing project proposed by Habitat for Humanity Tuesday…
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Second annual Paraluman Festival returns to Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The second annual Paraluman Festival is returning to Salinas this weekend in celebration of Filipino American culture.…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Max!
Meet Max, a super-friendly six-month-old kitten who is the last of his litter of four awaiting a furrever home. Max and his brothers were found…
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Watsonville animal shelter closed temporarily due to animal illness; Santa Cruz County
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter announced that it will be temporarily shuttering its Watsonville location due…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Archer!
Meet Archer (otherwise known as Archie)! Archer is a 2-year old mixed breed with a gorgeous brindle coat and big brown eyes. This handsome guy came…
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What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course of…
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Target is cutting prices on 2,000 items ahead of the holiday shopping season
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Target is slashing prices on more than 2,000 items, marking the second time this year that the retailer…
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Increased safety measures planned for downtown Santa Cruz during Halloween
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz announced Friday that it will be instantiating a Safety Enhancement Zone downtown Santa Cruz…
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Meet Natasha! This sweet girl came to Animal Friends Rescue Project from Hitchcock Road Animal Services due to lack of interest on the adoptions…
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Inversions and the health benefits of going upside down
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Health professionals say that going upside down is beneficial for your health, even if just for a few minutes per day.…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Stuart!
Meet Stuart! This Shepherd mix came to AFRP from Hitchcock Road Animal Services where he was brought in with a fractured leg. Now, after surgical…
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Thousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When you go through the chore of cleaning your home, you hope the end result is a safer, healthier environment…
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Birthdays highlighted on Wake Up from October 7th – 13th
With another week coming to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Before that, here are the ones who…
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Nearly 10 million pounds of meat recalled due to listeria concerns
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — BrucePac, a producer of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items, has recalled more than 9.9 million pounds of product…
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America’s inflation is getting back to normal. But price problems persist
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — America’s inflation continued to slow in September, reaching a fresh three-and-a-half-year low and coming in at a…
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How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms — everyday lingo for psychedelic…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Katniss!
Meet Katniss! She’s a friendly 16-week-old kitten who, along with her siblings, was surrendered by a King City resident who was not able to care for…
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San Benito County asks the public for feedback on Highway 25
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County wants community feedback regarding traffic on Highway 25. They say they will be giving an…
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Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Melinda French Gates is shedding more light on her $1 billion plan to promote women’s rights, announcing…
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TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states’ lawsuits say
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is…
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Baby Boomers are living longer than previous generations but have worse health, study finds
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — Baby Boomers may be expected to live longer than their predecessors, but a recent study has found that they are…
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Spirit Halloween is transforming some of its stores into a Christmas spinoff
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — When the latest spooky season passes, it won’t mark the end for some Spirit Halloween stores, with the…
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Gilroy Gardens to discuss resigning its lease with the City of Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Gilroy is hoping to renew its lease with Gilroy Gardens, according to a report from the city. The report…
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Most of today’s children are unlikely to live to 100, analysis says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Gerontologist Jay Olshansky is used to backlash about his views on human longevity. Decades ago he and his…
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A spacecraft is on its way to a harmless asteroid slammed by NASA in a previous save-the-Earth test
AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacecraft blasted off Monday to investigate the scene of a cosmic crash. The European Space…
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Bay Area woman makes history riding water bike to Farallon Islands in honor of daughter
By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story SAUSALITO, California (KGO) — A history-making journey took place this…
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San Benito County Fair celebrates 101 years
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 101st annual San Benito County Fair kicks off today amid an October heatwave. “It’s a time for [people]…
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Local farmers deal with the heatwave
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — With temperatures heating up along the Central Coast, local farmers are feeling the impact and getting an earlier start…
Continue ReadingBirthdays highlighted on Wake Up from September 30th – October 6th
With another week coming to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Before that, here are the ones who…
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