Hollister antique biplane overturned at Hollister airport Thursday morning
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to Hollister Mayor Mia Casey, an antique biplane landed on the runway at Hollister Airport on Thursday…
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California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday that will stop schools from notifying parents if a student changes their…
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Security efforts ahead of the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The countdown for the CA Rodeo Salinas starts now. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be in checking in with Salinas Police to…
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Chevron Soccer Academy returned to Salinas, July 13 and July 14
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Chevron Soccer Academy (CSA) once again returned to Salinas for a free soccer clinic and tryout over the weekend,…
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Vegetation fires near King City extinguished
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – King City firefighters were able to put out what ended up being a pair of vegetation fires near the city. The fire…
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Neighborhood on alert after a home invasion robbery in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that just after midnight Thursday, deputies were…
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Watsonville issues shelter-in-place for residents on Riverside Drive due to a gas line rupture
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Fire Department issues a shelter-in-place order on Friday for residents on Riverside Drive between Union…
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California to vote on bond for schools in upcoming November election
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): California voters will decide in the November election if they want to vote for a $10 billion bond for…
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State Route 156 closes pedestrian overcrossing for five days starting July 15
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Friday that it will be closing the pedestrian overcrossing on State Route 156 for five days…
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WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced this week that there will be multiple lane closures along Highway 152 on Main St. and E. Lake…
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MPUSD to decide on bond for schools in upcoming election
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) announced Tuesday that its Board of Trustees is…
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Red Barn expansion talks delayed as Monterey County Planning Commission hopes to hear from more neighbors
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Talks of a Red Barn expansion are put on hold for another month after the Monterey County Planning Commission…
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Santa Cruz City Schools announces the return of free meals for the upcoming school year
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz City Schools announced that they will be offering free meals to all students for the 2024-2025 academic…
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People in San Lucas staying hydrated amid the high temperatures and contaminated drinking water
SAN LUCAS, Calif. (KION-TV): San Lucas in South Monterey County is in a heat advisory and people in the area don’t have clean drinking water. KION’s…
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Measles exposure reported in Santa Cruz, says the county health office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County health leaders share concerns about a Measles case reported at a Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant.…
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Rosine’s Restaurant founding co-owner passes away
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Rosine’s Restaurant in Monterey announced Rosine Culcasi has passed away at the age of 85. The announcement…
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San Lorenzo Valley Water District temporarily shutting off water in parts of Felton on July 10
SAN LORENZO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced Tuesday that it will be replacing a leaking valve in Felton…
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Salinas police ask for the public’s help with a bank robber suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police is seeking community assistance with finding a man who entered U.S. Bank on S. Main St. on June 20. They…
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Make sure to look up Tuesday afternoon if you’re in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — If you find yourself outdoors in Salinas on Tuesday, make sure that you keep your eyes toward the skies. Frecce…
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Tourists head back home from the Central Coast after holiday weekend
MONTEREY, Calif.(KION-TV): A lot of people traveled this Fourth of July weekend. KION’s Nataly is checking in with travelers who are coming back home…
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City of Watsonville discusses a three-year lease for Joby Aviation College
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KIONTV) — The Watsonville City Council will discuss approving a three year aeronautical commercial lease Tuesday for Joby…
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Alisal Road Reconstruction Project starts Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey started a two-month long construction project Monday on Alisal Road between Sconberg…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office still seeks people responsible for firing lit fireworks at officers
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of calls were made to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office over the July 4th weekend near the…
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Partial road closure on Torero Drive starting July 12
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A partial road closure will go into effect on Torero Drive along Highway 68 on Friday, July 12, 2024. This is a part…
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Injury crash closes Highway 9 near Shadeland Road in Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz CHP confirmed Friday that a two-vehicle, major injury crash closed Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. The…
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How firefighters can prevent heat exhaustion while battling blazes during heat wave
PAICONES, Calif. (KION) – While many are beating the heat, firefighters in San Benito County are fighting off flames. “The heat waves that we’re…
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Pacific Collegiate School teacher arrested on charges of statutory rape
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 41-year-old instructor at Pacific Collegiate School (PCS), Trung Lai, was arrested Friday on charges of attempted…
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CAL FIRE BEU suspends burning permits in San Benito and Monterey counties
SAN BENITO, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Thursday that they will be suspending burning permits and other uses of open…
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Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow “safe and…
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San Benito County Civil Grand Jury speaks out about the sheriff’s office hiring
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Findings from a recent San Benito County Civil Grand Jury report claims that competitive wages, insufficient funding,…
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CAL FIRE explains the importance of keeping defensible space around your home during fire season
PAICINES, Calif. (KION) – Fire officials say all of us can play a role in reducing wildfires. It all starts at home. But if you don’t know how to…
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California supports Salinas youth and family homelessness through funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that the City of Salinas has been given $2,838,211 to prevent youth…
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CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
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Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
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Construction update for Union Road between San Juan Hollister Road and SR 156
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Tuesday that they will be temporarily closing a section of Union Road in Hollister for about eight…
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Man arrested on rape, kidnapping, false imprisonment and attempted murder charges in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Disturbing allegations are coming out of Salinas after investigators say a young woman was raped multiple times. The…
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Multi-audience wildfire survey shows gaps in wildfire risk reduction education and access to resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KION-TV) — A new national survey from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has found that only half of homeowners and…
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Several days of excessive heat expected in some parts of the Central Coast
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – The Central Coast is bracing itself for several days of excessive heat this week.Triple-digit temperatures are expected to…
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Inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety, but some used FaceTime
CalMatters When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no…
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County of Monterey holds Clean Slate Day for people with criminal records integrating back into society
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The County of Monterey held a workshop, Clean Slate Day, for people with past criminal records who are navigating their…
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Seaside burglary victim stays strong after home break-in
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): A residential burglary occurred on June 15th on Peninsula Point Drive in Seaside and Seaside police needs the help of the…
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Firework Safety Committee formed after deadly 2023 Gonzales fire
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) – People in Gonzales are stepping up to prevent illegal fireworks from being sparked in the city. A safety committee was…
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Recent report exposes Santa Cruz County as most expensive in the United States
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to a report titled “2024 Out of Reach” from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, “Santa Cruz is now…
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Pajaro tenant’s rights workshop at Casa De La Cultura
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – People in Pajaro have expressed their want and need to know their rights as tenants after last year’s flooding. Now, the…
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Structure fire Wednesday afternoon on Sherwood Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas fire confirmed that there was a structure fire on Wednesday afternoon at 150 Sherwood Drive. According to…
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The City of Salinas makes an effort to combat illegal firework use
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Fire says that unless you have thousands of dollars in your back pocket, you may want to steer away from lighting…
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Gonzales man who stabbed local animals sentenced to over 19 years in prison
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Tuesday that Jose Jesse Marquez, 31, has been sentenced…
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Three arrested in connection to shooting near Natividad Creek Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police confirmed a shooting near Natividad Creek Park on June 23 at approximately 9 p.m. The police received a…
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Volunteer firefighters battle Cachagua fire ahead of dry lightning threat along the Central Coast
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire in the Carmel Valley area raises concerns about the possibility of another larger fire in the near future,…
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