Soledad City Council installs eight more Flock license plate reader cameras
SOLEDAD, Calif (KION-TV) – The City of Soledad announced Friday that they will be installing eight more “Flock” cameras to help ensure public safety.…
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Motorcyclist dead after traffic collision in Gilroy Thursday
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person died as the result of a traffic collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle early Thursday evening, according…
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EPA suspends common weed killer DPCA amid health concerns and local impact
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency has just announced the emergency suspension of the common weed killer DPCA also…
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The City of Salinas approves a map for a 187-acre subdivide on Boronda Rd.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In the Council Meeting on Tuesday, the City of Salinas approved the map of a new 187-acre lot subdivide on Boronda Rd.…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff Hart announces retirement at the end of this year
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Sheriff Jim Hart, who has served the community…
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Salinas Union High School District warns parents of ongoing construction ahead of school beginning
SALINAS, Calif. (KIONP-TV) — Ahead of the 2024-2025 school year starting on Tuesday, the Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) issued a…
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Rescue and rehabilitation: addressing cockfighting in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The recent bust of a cockfighting ring in Santa Cruz county has raised concerns about animal cruelty in the…
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Suspected driver in hit-and-run that killed 3-year old boy arrested, say police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Police Department said Ricardo Archundia Cruz (20) has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter. Detectives…
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Watsonville Strawberry Festival brings a boost for local businesses and the community
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The city of Watsonville says that this year’s Strawberry Festival will bring in over 40,000 people throughout the…
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Audit shows UC Santa Cruz not reporting crime data accurately via the Clery Act
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A California state audit released on Tuesday said that UC Santa Cruz failed to accurately report crime data. The…
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UPDATE: Tubers found after water rescue in Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Big Sure Fire confirmed Friday afternoon that there was a water rescue happening downstream of the River Inn in Big Sur…
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Community Human Services’ Safe Place opens in Salinas to assist homeless youth
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Wednesday afternoon marked the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting of Safe Place Salinas–Community Human…
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Be Mindful- Montage Health Therapy Dog Program
(KION-TV)- When people think of dogs, they usually see them as a close companion or a member of the family. Well, meet Lucy. Lucy and her human Kim…
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Apartment fire on Ford Road in Carmel Valley
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Regional Fire confirmed that there was a structure fire on Thursday afternoon at the Airport…
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Kaiser Permanente comes to Monterey County offering healthcare and medical services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Kaiser Permanente announced Thursday that it will be increasing community healthcare in the Northern Monterey County…
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IHOP, Denny’s join value menu wars to win back price-conscious consumers
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — It’s a summer for single-digit dollar deals as IHOP and Denny’s join other big-name food chains in offering value…
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PG&E expands energy bill assistance and REACH program for more customers
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Friday that more Central Coast customers can qualify for up to a $2,000 bill credit under new…
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Adaptive surfer Claudio Morales wins first place in global competition
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a place so environmentally eclectic, it makes sense that the Central Coast would offer outdoor adaptive sporting…
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FireSafe Council Santa Cruz adds 25 new volunteer HIZ assessors
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — FireSafe Santa Cruz County announced Friday that it has completed its latest Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) home…
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Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto addresses multiple CHP traffic stops: “I should set a better example for my community”
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto is sharing a message to the community regarding KION reports of multiple CHP…
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Red Lobster may soon have a new owner
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Two months after filing for bankruptcy, Red Lobster is close to emerging with a new owner. Red…
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Vegetation fire diverts traffic in Chualar Monday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Regional Fire responded to a vegetation fire Monday afternoon off of Chualar River Road. Highway…
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Overnight closure on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek begins July 22
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced that the next phase of emergency repairs on Highway 1 south of the Rocky Creek Bridge will…
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UPDATE: Dead fish in Lake San Antonio possibly a result of mass suffocation, lake sets to reopen
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey issued a press conference on Monday providing more information regarding the large fish…
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CZU homeowners meeting for potential funding, July 20
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is holding a meeting on July 20 from 1:30 until 5:30 p.m. for homeowners affected by the CZU…
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Central Coast counties impacted by global CrowdStrike outages
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The massive CrowdStrike outage paralyzing airlines and other businesses across the world has impacted local county…
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Caltrans Highway 1 updates and closures between Soquel and 41st Ave.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Friday that drivers can expect full overnight lane closures from July 21 to July 23 in both…
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Hartnell Foundation announces free college savings account for Monterey County children
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Hartnell College Foundation and Bright Futures announced Thursday that it will be offering $33 million in free…
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The California Department of Public Health warns people not to eat shellfish “sport-harvested” from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a press release Thursday warning people not…
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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…
Continue Reading Multiple lane closures on Highway 152 starting July 15
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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