Sand City Volleyball Club headed to National Championship for fourth straight year
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – The Sand City Volleyball Club’s 18 Gold girls’ team will be traveling to Utah for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior…
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Santa Cruz volunteer organization facing budget shortfall
The Santa Cruz County Volunteer Center is facing budget challenges in part due to federal budget cuts. Still, with National Volunteer Week, the…
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Santa Cruz museums concerned over recent federal budget cuts, impacts on the community
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Some people in the local museum scene in Santa Cruz are frustrated over budget cuts that are directly impacting the…
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Structure fire contained on the 22300 block of Capote Drive in Salinas; Monterey Regional Fire
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Regional Fire confirmed Thursday that there was a structure on the 22300 block of Capote Dr near…
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Overdose prevention with free Naloxone and Fentanyl testing strips at a Monterey County Jail vending machine
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Jail announced Tuesday that it is unveiling a user-friendly vending machine to provide free,…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium workers won the union election Monday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrated a win in their union election Monday after a majority of people voted to move…
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Women react over potential ‘pink tariffs’ on clothing, footwear
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) — In light of the Trump administration’s sweeping new trade policies, local women are reacting to new studies that…
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Salinas Police held a workshop Saturday to generate interest in a career in law enforcement
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Police hosted a workshop Saturday to walk future recruits through what it takes to join the force. Salinas…
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Santa Cruz Teen Job Fair Monday at the London Nelson Center
Santa Cruz, Calif (KION-TV) — Calling all Santa Cruz teens… This April 21st from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Santa Cruz County Job Fair will be happening…
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Heart of the Harvest seeking Mother’s Day donations
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — This Mother’s Day, Heart of the Harvest Project is honoring farm working moms. The Catholic Charities Diocese of…
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Santa Cruz Cinema scare Friday afternoon, one suspect charged
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office said that around 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, police responded on the 1400 block of…
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One person shot by police at a Morgan Hill Safeway
MORGAN HILL, (Calif.) — On April 18, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Morgan Hill Police officers responded to the Safeway grocery store, located…
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Drivers reminded to keep eyes on the road for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and local law enforcement officials continue to ask people to pay…
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Assemblymember Gail Pellerin joins CASA of Santa Cruz ahead of Child Abuse Prevention Month
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Assemblymember Gail Pellerin and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Cruz County came together on…
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Moss Landing battery fire activists protest Senator John Laird
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Activists from the group Never Again Moss Landing met today in Monterey to protest for the attention of Senator John…
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Sixth “Murder Squad” member pleads guilty in 2017 killing spree; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The United States Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that the sixth member in Salinas-based “Murder Squad” criminal…
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Watsonville landfill reopens Tuesday with a ceremony and more space
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville celebrated the reopening of its landfill Tuesday morning after announcing the completion of…
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Dangerous student bus stop location leads to a possible traffic re-assessment in Royal Oaks
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A north Monterey County community is asking the Pajaro Valley School District (PVUSD) to consider relocating a bus…
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Pajaro Valley community rallying against proposed government cuts
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Pajaro Valley Collaborative (PVC) is facing proposed state and federal funding cuts. A press conference is…
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Santa Cruz CHP looking out for HWY 9 speeders near Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Beginning this weekend Santa Cruz CHP is beginning its lookout on Highway 9 for reckless and speeding drivers. CHP…
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival returns for another yearÂ
MONTEREY, Calif (KION-TV) — The Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival will be returning to the coast of Monterey on April 10-13. Global chefs,…
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PG&E hosting wildfire prevention webinar for safety efforts
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Tuesday, April 8, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be holding a wildfire prevention webinar…
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Salinas Fire Station 1 relocation journey during renovations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — While Fire Station 1 in Salinas is getting a makeover, Fire personnel and engines have been stationed at Sherwood Hall…
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UC campuses face strikes from UPTE over ongoing healthcare concerns
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Nationwide strikes have been held by University Professional and Technical Employees (UTPE) at Universities of…
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Funeral service announced for King City sergeant who passed away unexpectedly
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City Police Department announced the funeral service for Officer Ryan Kenedy on April 3rd. The service is being…
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Tesla Takedown protest in Seaside for Global Day of Action Saturday
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of Tesla protests broke out Saturday across the globe, part of the Tesla Takedown movement sweeping across…
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County of Santa Cruz seeking community input for Hazard Mitigation Plan
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Santa Cruz has announced that they are seeking public input to help the Office of Response,…
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Man found guilty of first-degree murder from 2023 in Seaside; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office announced Friday that 47-year-old Kevin Durran Hart of Patterson was…
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King City responds to youth violence with a plan of action
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City is looking to address a recent uptick in youth violence as the city council took first steps in developing a…
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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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Alleged suspect arrested in shopping mall shooting from September; Watsonville Police
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police announced Wednesday that they’ve solved an attempted murder case from September 8, 2024. They…
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Early morning yacht rescue in Stillwater Cove; CAL FIRE BEU
DEL MONTE FOREST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Wednesday that at around 4 a.m. they were dispatched to a report of a stranded vessel in…
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Capitola Police arrest a man linked to multiple retail crime thefts throughout the state
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola Police announced Tuesday morning that they arrested a suspect for the fraudulent use of stolen bank cards…
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Remains found in Santa Cruz from 30 years ago identified as missing New York teen
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Skeletal remains discovered from 30 years ago in a Santa Cruz County riverbed have been identified as those of a…
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One man dead in Salinas after a shooting Saturday morning
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police say that on Saturday morning around 9:40 a.m., one man in his 30s was shot and killed near Pellet Avenue…
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Seaside Police conduct a drug crackdown Friday night
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Fire and Police said that Friday night their detectives, CDCR K9, State Parole, MC Probation Officers, Cal Fire…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital notified of potential nationwide terror threat targeting hospitals
HOLLISTER, Calif (KION-TV) – On Thursday, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was notified about a potential terror threat targeting mid-sized U.S.…
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Structure fire fully engulfs home in Soledad Tuesday night
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU announced that they responded to a structure fire on Metz Road Tuesday night. They said once they showed up…
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Santa Cruz deputies warn people of common scam tactics ahead of tax season
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Deputies in Santa Cruz announced Tuesday that they respond to scam calls almost daily, especially this time of…
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Mixed feelings rise around Boronda Congestion Relief Project roundabouts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — As part of the Boronda Congestion Relief Project, the City of Salinas hopes that replacing the existing four-way…
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Step one of phase one for the Moss Landing battery de-linking is complete
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Tuesday afternoon that the first part of phase one, known as the “Battery…
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MST on the move, a study focusing on possibly relocating the hub
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After 35 years of service, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is preparing to relocate its central hub. Thanks to a…
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The MAH celebrates HERstory with a vibrant evening line-up
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — As Women’s History Month is in full swing, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) celebrates with its 2nd…
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United Way launches Vita pilot program in Pajaro to assist in tax filing
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — As tax season closes out in April, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is offering extra help to people living in…
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King City council votes to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City council met Tuesday and unanimously approved to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan as-is. “King…
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Affordable housing on Santa Cruz’s West Side looks promising for educators
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz once again picked up a decades-long discussion about what to do with the 313 Swift Street…
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Another town hall addresses the Moss Landing battery storage fire lawsuit Tuesday evening
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — There will be another town hall meeting held by Singleton Schreiber and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich at 6 p.m.…
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People in Bolsa Knolls prepare for flooding ahead of wet weather near the end of the week
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In Bolsa Knolls, residents are gearing up for another round of heavy rain expected this week, with many taking…
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Flu cases were on the rise this season while vaccination rates declined
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Statewide as well as local flu cases rose this year while vaccination rates fell, according to statewide…
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Suspect arrested in connection to a cold case murder from 2008
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police told KION Friday that a suspect in a cold case from 2008 has been arrested for murder. They identified…
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