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…
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Prop. 47 funds heading to the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Governor Newsom’s office announced that Prop. 47 will be lowering penalties for some nonviolent crimes, which…
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Rocky Creek Bridge construction update; full overnight closures expected
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Trans announced that it will be continuing construction work on Highway 1 near the Rocky Creek Bridge next week as…
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How California’s Prop 33 could impact local rent control on the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Across the Central Coast, it’s no secret the cost of housing is a problem for many neighborhoods. Prop 33 is looking…
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Balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain achieves better overall health
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Chemical functions in the brain, when balanced properly, helps to regulate a person’s hormones and mood,…
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Explosive rocket discovered in Salinas home has been disposed; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that their Explosive Ordnance Unit was called out on…
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Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announces retirement after leave of absence
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announced her retirement via Facebook on Friday. “I have made the…
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43rd annual California International Airshow, September 27 to 29
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 43rd annual California International Airshow is returning to Salinas September 27-29 at the Salinas Airport. The…
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Regent’s Slide not to reopen in 2024; Caltrans
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Friday that due to more cracking at the repair site, the part of Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide…
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Why it took sheriff’s deputies in the Prunedale animal shooting 3 hours to apprehend the alleged shooter
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) – In the weeks following the Prunedale animal shooting on Sept. 3 that left 81 animals dead, new questions are emerging…
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Housing crisis: the numbers continue to climb in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to Zillow, Santa Cruz county’s average home is valued at $1,329,546, which is up 2.6% over the past year.…
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How Central Coast election offices are battling misinformation and preparing to keep the election safe and secure
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – As the November 2024 election approaches, election offices across the Central Coast are preparing for ballots to start…
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Traffic collision Friday leaves one woman dead
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police announced Monday that the traffic collision at Del Monte Avenue and Calle Principal on Friday around 8…
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Closure on Highway 1 north of Moss Landing now reopened; CHP Santa Cruz
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz posted on X Friday that there was a full lane closure in both directions of Highway 1 north of Moss…
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Suspect arrested in Gilroy robbery and carjacking
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Gilroy Police announced Friday that they arrested a juvenile suspect involved in a robbery and carjacking on August 27…
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Stabbing victim succumbs to wounds Monday night; Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police announced Thursday that the victim from Monday’s deadly stabbing, identified as 20-year-old Juan Carlos…
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Local Salinas corporal and WWII POW identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday that a Salinas corporal who was captured and died as a…
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Monterey Regional Airport installs voting exhibit ahead of election
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced that its Art at the Airport program will feature a new student art…
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City of Santa Cruz to address homelessness response plan Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Tuesday at 6 p.m. the City of Santa Cruz will be holding a presentation and discussion to address the state of the…
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Long-term and development plans move forward in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Plans to move forward with Capitola’s community feedback on the wharf’s long-term use and development is moving…
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No parking on Coast Road at the Bixby Bridge starting Friday
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — A no-parking rule goes into effect today on Coast Road at the Bixby Bridge along Highway 1, according to Cal Trans. The…
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Sextortion arrest in Marina, suspect in L.A. County jail; police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina police say that a Los Angeles man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations of sextortion…
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Coastal Commission approves staff recommendations on the MST’s SURF! Busway Project
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday afternoon, the California Coastal Commission made a motion to approve the commission’s staff…
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Pedestrian hit, killed near Foods Co. in Salinas, police identified suspect and respond
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Maria Portillo was one of the many witnesses who saw a car struck a man Wednesday night on East Alisal and Eucalyptus…
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Salinas Police discover an illegal gambling operation in the Bolsa Knolls region in north Monterey County
SALINAS, CA. (KION-TV): Salinas Police discovered an illegal gambling operation in North Salinas.…
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Ordinance passed Tuesday to limit rental increases in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz passed a rental cap on Tuesday that would restrict landlords from raising rent to no more than…
Continue Reading City of Santa Cruz moves forward with an ordinance to address homelessness transport concerns
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): The city of Santa Cruz is moving forward with an ordinance to address homeless transport concerns. This follows an…
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Cal Fire responding to a vegetation fire on Highway 198 and Airline Highway
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire confirmed that there is a vegetation fire on Highway 198 and Airline Highway in San Ardo that has grown from…
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Beached baby orca at Carmel State Beach
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Point Lobos Foundation announced Tuesday that the Marine Mammal Center and State Parks personnel are attempting to…
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Skunk tests positive for rabies in the Prunedale area
MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Monday that a striped skunk found on September 4 near Blackie Road and Rolling…
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SUHSD YONDR pouches raise questions regarding potential school emergencies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Students have been back in school for about one month, and many California campuses are navigating the new cell phone…
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METRO offers free fares to the Santa Cruz County Fair
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) announced that it will be offering free fares to passengers…
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The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas will be addressing its housing crisis this week in Tuesday’s city council meeting. The formal…
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Aptos rejects decision to place Michael Cheek in neighborhood, hearing rescheduled
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 9/14/24 7:53pm- The Santa Cruz County D.A. announces a violent sex offender will no longer be placed in…
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South Monterey County heat impacts
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV): There’s a heat advisory for parts of South Monterey County.…
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Approximately 80 animals shot in Prunedale early Tuesday morning; Monterey County Sheriff’s Department confirms
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that a suspect has been arrested after firing multiple…
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Deadly crash off Highway 183 near Cooper Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey CHP confirmed Monday that there was a deadly vehicle versus pole crash at approximately 4:28 a.m. They…
Continue Reading Road construction updates in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): In Santa Cruz County One single lane in both directions of Highway 1 will be closed overnight between…
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Argyle fire forward progress stopped at 100 acres
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION) — Cal Fire confirmed a vegetation fire broke out on Argyle Road in the Bradley area on Sunday, September 1 around 10:40 p.m.,…
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Salinas Unified High School District narrows down Superintendent search
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees announced Friday that they’ve completed the fifth phase…
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Inmate Mario Rodriguez sentenced to life in double homicide and the assault of a deputy
SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office confirmed Friday that Norteno criminal street gang member Mario…
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The Attorney General’s office announces cannabis theft busts, “large number” from Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that 22 arrests have been made involving a statewide…
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The Office of Health Care Affordability looking into the challenges of expensive healthcare in Monterey County
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The office of Health Care Affordability is holding a meeting Wednesday morning to address healthcare challenges in the…
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Watsonville City Council discusses city plaza revitalization and future plans for the gazebo
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Watsonville is once again exploring ways to revitalize the city’s plaza and enhance it for future…
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Abandoned shopping cart ordinance passes in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a city council meeting held Tuesday, the King City council members voted to adopt an ordinance regulating abandoned…
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PG&E alerts customers about utility scammers on the rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E customers are extra vigilant because the company said utility scammers are increasing this…
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Active orcas spotted during whale watching trip in Monterey Bay on Saturday
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A KION viewer sent in video of orcas they spotted while on a whale watching trip in Monterey Bay Saturday. In the…
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County of San Benito discussing Joint Powers Authority for the possible creation of a fire district
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) – San Benito County is considering forming a joint powers authority on Tuesday to discuss creating a fire district…
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Overnight closure of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz starts tonight
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Full overnight closure will take place in Santa Cruz on Highway 1 northbound between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive…
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