Santa Cruz Sheriff identifies body recovered from Greyhound Rock after crash on Highway 1
California Highway Patrol confirmed a deadly hit-and-run near Greyhound Rock in Santa Cruz on…
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Expect delay on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Cal Trans is making progress on Highway 1 south of Ragged Point as crews work to remove rockslide debris from…
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CSUMB announces they will return to in-person instruction
California Stat University of Monterey Bay announced the spring semester will return to in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 24.…
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UC Santa Cruz extends remote learning for part of the winter quarter
UC Santa Cruz announced they are planning on going remote for the first two weeks of the winter…
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Harlem Globetrotters returning to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Warriors announced that the Harlem Globetrotters will once again be bringing their one-of-a-kind family experience to the Kaiser…
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Highway 1 on Big Sur Coast reopens after removing a rock that fell on the road
Caltrans reopened Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast after removing a large rock that fell during this week’s showers.…
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Price is Right contestant from Carmel shares behind-the-scene on the game show
Carmel resident was a contestant on the Price is Right. She shares her whole experience on the game show.…
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Monterey County Hospitals are experiencing “double threat” with an increase in COVID-19 patients and staffing shortages
In addition to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients going to the hospital, Monterey County Hospitals said they’re also experiencing staffing…
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Portraits help give new light to the homeless
The story of how a photographer helped change the life of several homeless people living in Monterey Peninsula with black-and-white…
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NEW CA LAW: Don’t trash food scraps, throw them in the green bins
Starting January, cities and counties are required to have programs that collect waste for composting, however, some rural areas where wild animals…
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Hollister Police on the hunt for alleged gas thieves and vandals
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) The Hollister Police Department is looking for multiple suspects who are accused of stealing fuel and vandalizing a gas pump…
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Spike in California virus cases hitting hospitals, schools
By BRIAN MELLEY and JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is struggling to staff hospitals and classrooms as a spike in…
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CA mortgage relief program available for homeowners who’ve fallen behind on payment
The California Mortgage Relief Program is now accepting applications to help homeowners that have fallen behind on their housing…
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Take-home tests for students returning after winter break
It was back to school Wednesday for some students in Monterey County, and the Monterey Peninsula School District is encouraging all students to get…
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Statewide indoor mask mandate extended in California
California Department of Public Health announced the statewide indoor mask mandate will be extended beyond Jan. 15 to Feb.…
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What channel is CW on the Central Coast?
Seal Rock Broadcasting is now the owner of the CW affiliate on the Central Coast. As we are making this transition, here is where you can find CW…
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Asilomar State Beach reopens after sewage spill
Asilomar State Beach is closed while Monterey County Health Department inspects the water after a sewage spill contaminated the area.…
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Monterey County leaders and officials to discuss broadband expansion
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County elected officials and leaders will meet on January 5th to discuss the Infrastructure Investment and…
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New California law changes liability for out-of-control prescribed burns
Dozens of new California laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, including a law adding legal protections for those who manage prescribed burns.…
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Rosca de Reyes, a tradition on the Central Coast
People gather to break the rosca, whose meaning is to find the Child God, and whoever finds him in the middle of the bread, must present an image of…
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Signal upgrade on Dec. 31, remember to rescan your TV in the new year
We are updating our signals on Fremont Peak and Mt Toro on Friday Dec. 31 at…
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Hollister School District offers free COVID-19 test kits
The Hollister School District is providing free COVID-19 test kits to families and staff members on…
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Salinas PD introduces new K9 officer
Salinas Police Department welcomed their newest member to their team, 2-year-old Belgian Malionis named Ronin.…
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What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test
It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…
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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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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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