Lake San Antonio North Shore launch ramp reopening on Thursday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks…
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentives Program launches in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Santa Cruz is hoping to provide incentives for adding more housing to existing homeowners’…
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Santa Cruz company works to replace styrofoam with enviro-friendly alternative
By Kelsi Thorud, KPIX SANTA CRUZ — Down in Santa Cruz, a company called Cruz Foam is looking to revolutionize the packaging industry. The CEO and…
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Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights are delayed after FAA lifts nationwide ground stop
CNN — Southwest Airlines said flight delays Tuesday morning were the result of “data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure,” a…
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City of Monterey extending housing survey deadline to April 30
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 4, 2023 AT 3:57 PM- The City Of Monterey has extended their community housing survey deadline to April…
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SPCA Monterey County gives update on pets being reunited with families in Pajaro
Linda and her pet dog, Oscar, who was rescued from Pajaro evacuation…
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City of Santa Cruz releases Housing Element document for public review
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz released the Public Review Draft of the Housing Element document on Tuesday afternoon. The…
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Facebook-parent Meta plans to lay off another 10,000 employees
(CNN) — Facebook-parent Meta plans to lay off another 10,000 workers, marking the second round of significant job cuts announced by the tech…
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American Airlines to use larger aircraft from Monterey Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Regional Airport has announced that American Airlines will use larger aircraft for its flights to Dallas- Fort…
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Free toy distribution event planned for Salinas Thursday morning
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Elementary School District families are encouraged to stop by Boronda Meadows School on 915 Larkin Street Thursday…
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WX ALERT: Highway 1 in Big Sur closed in both directions
Highway 1 is closed from Ragged Point to Palo Colorado Road due to flash flood warnings issued for the Colorado Fire and Dolan Fire burn scars,…
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JC Escutia is our October 2022 Student of the Month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Congratulations to JC Escutia for being KION-TV’s Chevron Student of the Month Student of the Month for October. JC…
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Affordable affair: 7 tips for a holiday bash on a budget
(BPT) – The days leading up to the holidays tend to be among the busiest of the year, with lots of celebrations taking place over a few short weeks.…
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Tips to keep holiday spending from breaking the bank
Americans have lots to celebrate this holiday season, with unemployment rates at an all-time low and consumer confidence on the rise.…
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10 turkey tips for Thanksgiving
Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey can prove tricky for even the most experienced cooks. How big of a bird to select, how to thaw it in time and how to…
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What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers?
With a refrigerator full of Thanksgiving leftovers, try these ideas to make use out of the turkey and sides. Turkey Sandwiches Chances are, after…
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5 tips for a lower-waste holiday season
(BPT) – The holiday season is a fun-filled time of entertaining, family gatherings and various gift-giving moments. But with the season’s greetings…
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Salinas announces pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas said people can now download pre-approved plans for those who want to build an independent living…
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UC Santa Cruz student living in car made to pay $3000 after suspected theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- As other students get ready for the next quarter of their education, Robert Cedillo is looking to make sure his SUV is…
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How airlines give you internet access at 35,000 feet — and why it still needs a lot of work
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business Flights used to be a chance to sit back (albeit a bit cramped) and watch a recently released movie or catch up on some…
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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…
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Marley Panziera is our May 2022 Student of the Month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Congratulations to Marley Panziera for being KION-TV’s Student of the Month for April. Marley is currently a Junior at…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Xenia!
This week’s pet of the week is a sweet but energetic cat named…
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Mother-daughter owned Salinas flower shop makes Mother’s Day a family affair
Murillo helps run the flower shop located on East Market St., owned by her mother, Magdalena Bautista. The mother-daughter duo has been busy working…
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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…
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Lily Weisenfeld is our April 2022 Student of the Month
Congratulations to Lily Weisenfeld for being KION-TV’s Student of the Month for April.…
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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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Is the US dollar in danger?
The US may have the world’s most powerful military, but the dollar is its greatest weapon. Now, after nearly 80 years of dollar dominance, the US…
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What a UC Berkeley legal battle says about college housing affordability nationwide
College students across the country are facing a…
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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March 2022 Student of the Month Winner
Congratulations to Jasmine Villasenor for being KION-TV Student of the…
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‘Puppy Bowl’ teams are ready to paw-ty. Here are all the details
Whether you hate football, love dogs or some combination of both, Puppy Bowl XVIII is here to help you on Super Bowl Sunday.…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Introducing Cleo
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Cleo is looking for her forever home! If anyone is interested in adopting Cleo, they are welcome to visit the Animal…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Carmine
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) If anyone is interested in giving Carmine his forever home, they can visit the South County Animal Rescue facebook page…
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Spectators welcomed back to Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pro-Am
After a quiet year without spectators in 2021, the fans came out in full force this year to catch all Pebble Beach has to offer. But the Pebble Beach…
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Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Monday as financial markets buckled in anticipation of inflation-fighting measures…
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Biden will tout $20 billion Intel factory as part of effort to address semiconductor shortages
(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Friday will urge Congress to pass legislation strengthening research and development and manufacturing for supply…
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AT&T, Verizon delay launching 5G near some airports after airlines ask Biden to intervene
By Pete Muntean, CNN Business AT&T and Verizon announced Tuesday that they would delay activating 5G on some towers around certain airports. The…
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Monterey Bay FC releases 2022 game schedule for their first year in the USL Championship
The USL Championship released Monterey Bay FC’s 2022 season schedule which included 17 home games in the newly-renovated, Cardinale Stadium.…
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Rosca de Reyes, a tradition on the Central Coast
People gather to break the rosca, whose meaning is to find the Child God, and whoever finds him in the middle of the bread, must present an image of…
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December 2021 Student of the Month Winner
Congratulations to Nicholas Vela for being KION-TV Student of the…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Gunther, the Chihuahua
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Gunther, the Chihuahua is 3 years old and ready to find his forever home.…
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Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey
First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…
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Food safety tips for holiday dinner
Here are some food safety tips that can help keep your holiday meals delicious and safe.…
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Firefighters team up with local organizations to help raise over 10,000 toys for children
It’s not just Santa seeing who’s naughty or nice this season, it’s also local firefighters and organizations teaming up with jolly Saint Nick…
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Point Lobos Closed for the weekend
With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…
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Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast
Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…
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