Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden
Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…
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Pet 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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Main highways reopen, but road closures, power outages remain in the Sierras
Several highways remained closed Wednesday morning out of concerns of hazards on the road, trees falling, or avalanche concerns, according to…
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California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections. The state dashboard…
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Interstates closed in record-breaking snow season in Sierra Nevada
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The main highway from San Francisco to Reno remains closed for a third day due to record-setting snow in the Lake…
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Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress
Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…
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Monterey County Fire District rescues driver from flooded road in Salinas
The road is completely underwater. The driver was removed no…
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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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Surfer reported dead from apparent shark attack in Morro Bay
MORRO BAY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man was found dead from an apparent shark attack in Morro Bay Friday…
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Dead man found in Capitola’s Soquel Creek
Capitola Police said they found the body of a 29-year-old man underwater on Thursday in the Soquel Creek near the northside of the Stockton Bridge.…
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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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Tree down and rock slide closes road in Santa Cruz mountains
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The California Highway Patrol confirms there is a full closure on Smith Grade and Bonny Doon Road in Santa Cruz. As of 5:00…
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Rain hits the Central Coast during holiday travel
If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, you’re going to be met with wet weather and slick roadway. Crashes, rockslides and flooding are adding…
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Stores packed for last-minute holiday shopping
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Reminder for procrastinators: there are just three days left until Christmas, and shoppers were out in full force Wednesday at…
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California to require healthcare workers to get their booster
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV) Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest announcement said healthcare workers will be required to get their COVID-19 booster shot. All…
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Two new Omicron cases detected in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Public Health said they were notified that two COVID-19 samples collected were identified as Omicron mutation.…
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Holiday travel expected to fall short of pre-pandemic numbers
Rising COVID-19 cases aren’t stopping the holiday travel rush. The Transportation Security Administration says they have screened more than 2 million…
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Monterey offers free holiday dinner drive thru
City of Monterey is offering free holiday meal kits on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are…
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Shooting in Oakridge Mall in San Jose
San Jose Police reported one person was shot in Oakridge Mall Monday evening. Mall issued a…
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How Santa Cruz is preparing to shelter the homeless after the Benchlands camp floods
The City of Santa Cruz is holding a briefing to discuss how they’re preparing for incoming storms, especially to shelter the homeless from the rain.…
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7-year-old visiting from out-of-state found safe
Police are searching for a 7-year-old girl who went missing from an apartment complex in Watsonville. Police say Sophia Serrato was last seen this…
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School district says “troubling post” threatening violence at Harden Middle School “not credible”
Friday morning, Harden Middle School sent a message out to parents about their school being named in a generic threat to an “HMS” school facility.…
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Greenfield High School cancels classes Friday
Greenfield High School has cancelled classes Friday.…
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Shooting threat at Greenfield High and Gilroy High “unfounded,” police say
Police said the threat came from Los Angeles and was directed at Gardena High School.…
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TikTok “violent school threat” trend has Central Coast high schools on high alert
A viral TikTok trend #december17 has students, parents, and districts…
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Highway 1 near Anderson Canyon Bridge reopens following rockslide
A portion of Highway 1 in Monterey County is closed because of a rock slide.…
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Salinas Mayor announces run for Monterey County Supervisor
Supervisor John Phillips announced on Wednesday that he is not running for another term as Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 2022. Instead,…
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Who’s enforcing the statewide mask mandate?
A statewide mask mandate has returned to California, regardless of vaccination status.…
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A look at the damage from the rain storm
After receiving 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, many parts of the Central Coast are still recovering from the rain storm on Monday.…
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Santa Cruz cleans up following Atmospheric River aftermath
Most watches and warnings have been lifted, with the exception of a high surf advisory that remained in effect until Wednesday…
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Monterey County lifts debris flow evacuation warning
Monterey County lifted the debris flow evacuation warning as of 2 p.m. on…
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Ice Cream Grade closed, large boulder on the road
Cal Fire CZU closed Ice Cream Grade in both directions as a large boulder fell into the middle of the road.…
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PG&E prepares for upcoming storm
Thousands of PG&E crew members are on standby due to the potential widespread outages an expected storm can bring over the…
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CHP: One dead after car accident on Highway 129
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a car accident that happened on 74 Riverside on Highway 129 in Santa Cruz County, according…
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Homeowners rally against vacation rental enforcement
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing a program to enforce existing laws for short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated areas,…
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Three arrested for Greenfield armed carjacking
Three people, including two juveniles, have been booked for various charges related to an armed carjacking Friday night, according to Greenfield…
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VIDEO: Salinas firefighters rescue person down an embankment
Salinas firefighters have rescued a person found unresponsive at the base of a steep embankment. Crews said they responded Saturday to a medical…
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Questions about possible desalination plant on the Central Coast continue
For years people on the central coast have been wondering: With pacific ocean in our back yard, why is there a shortage of water? And what can be…
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Local residents struggle to buy homes on the Monterey Peninsula
For people who live on the central coast — we’ve seen the cost of living increase– which makes finding an affordable home here that much…
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Court interpreters shortage impacts non-English speakers
Across California’s courtrooms, Court interpreters are essential for non-English speakers. Interpreters help people, both defendants and victims…
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Could Omicron impact local tourism?
Monterey is ready for the holiday season, now lit with strings of lights and a Christmas tree sitting in Steinbeck Plaza. But just as it felt like…
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Tips on how to stay safe during the holidays
Here are a few tips from North County Fire Authority to keep your home safe during the…
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Man rescued from the side of the hill near Ragged Point
California Highway Patrol rescued a man from the side of a cliff in Big Sur.…
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Hot start to the holiday season brings welcome traffic for local businesses
It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Capitola Village — but it sure doesn’t feel like it. To kick off December, not a single cloud is in…
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Neighbors remember Moss Landing couple killed in suspected murder-suicide
A memorial sits outside the home of an elderly Moss Landing couple, after they were killed in what the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office believes was…
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Klay Thompson assigned to Santa Cruz Warriors
The Golden State Warriors announced Sunday they are assigning guard Klay Thompson to the Santa Cruz Warriors, their G League…
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USCIS provides free virtual information sessions
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services began different events where people can learn about their different programs including the process…
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Crest Christmas Tree Farm recovering after CZU Fire
Last year’s CZU Fire destroyed almost 85% Crest Ranch Christmas Trees, and they only have about 9 acres of trees to sell this…
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