Former Raging Waters in San Jose is now Calibunga Waterpark
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — A much-anticipated moment has arrived in the South Bay and just in time for the 4th of July heatwave. Calibunga…
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Policyholder of California Fair Plan pays more after living in a fire danger zone
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — One homeowner voices frustration over unexpected changes to his insurance plan. Don Baker, a homeowner in boulder…
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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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Carmel Valley structure fire leaves one person, pets displaced
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A structure fire early Thursday morning in the Carmel Valley area has left one person and their pets displaced,…
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Firefighters battling blaze in the Pajaro area
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — North Monterey County Fire confirms they’re battling a fire burning along Gonda Street and San Juan Road in the Pajaro…
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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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Salinas burn survivor speaks out about dangers of illegal fireworks
SALINAS, Calif. A man of Salinas lost three of fingers back in 2020 for using fireworks on Fourth of July. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be speaking…
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Highway 9 at Fern Drive shut down due to power pole on fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz has shut down a portion of Highway 9 at Fern Drive after a power pole caught fire on Thursday.…
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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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Felton volunteer fire department faces a staffing shortage
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- Budget constraints and staffing shortages are putting the Felton Volunteer Fire Department in jeopardy. Moving through fire…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Police arrest driver in suspected DUI crash that left one person dead
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- An early morning crash left a pedestrian dead in the Santa Cruz area, with a driver arrested on suspicion of DUI. Santa…
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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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Civil complaint filed against staff at former Marina daycare after child abuse conviction, court documents show
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The mother of a child found to have been abused at a former Marina daycare has filed a civil complaint against Miss…
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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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Salinas man loses limb in fireworks accident according to fire chief
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) — A Salinas man was seriously injured after an accident involving illegal fireworks on Monday night. Salinas Fire…
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Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week…
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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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Salinas residents react to new law that caps rental security deposits
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A handful state laws went into effect this Monday, one gives more protection to…
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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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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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Multiple fire agencies battle brush fire burning along Highway 101 near Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas and North Monterey County Regional Fire agencies were busy putting out a fire that sparked along Highway 101…
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Forward progress on Nash Fire in San Benito County stopped, according to Cal Fire
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire confirms to KION the forward progress on a fire burning along a riverbed in the Hollister area has stopped.…
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New law requiring California bars to offer drink spiking drug test kits takes effect July 1
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A new law requiring many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits will take…
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Evacuations ordered in San Martin while Cal Fire battles Columbet Fire
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE – June 27, 2024 10:16 P.M. – CAL FIRE SCU said people who have been evacuated are now being allowed to…
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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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New Behavioral Health Center breaks ground in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): More help is on the way for youth and adults who experience substance use disorder in Santa Cruz…
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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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After FBI raid, defiant Oakland mayor says she did nothing wrong and will not resign
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH CONTENT BY By Carlos Castañeda FROM CBS NEWS BAY AREA. Francis Zamora, the chief spokesman for Oakland Mayor…
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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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San Jose grassfire breaks out along highway
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON KTVU.COM SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — Firefighters battled a brush fire near the Highway 85 and 87 interchange…
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All lanes of Highway 1 near Dimeo Lane closed after deadly crash in Santa Cruz County
CHP officers are at the scene of a deadly crash along Highway 1 near Dimeo…
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One person killed in Carmel Valley crash, says CHP
The CHP confirmed one person died Saturday in a solo-vehicle crash on E Carmel Valley Road near Via Los Tulares.…
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Hiker missing for 10 days in California mountains survived by drinking a gallon of water each day
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A California man spent ten days stranded in the mountains after he got lost on a hike, relying in part on large…
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California Public Utilities Commission rejects AT&T request to withdraw landline service
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE – Jun 20, 2024 – 10:45 P.M. – The California Public Utilities rejected AT&T’s request to withdraw as a carrier…
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Pacific Grove Lighthouse Sidewalk widening project moves forward
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) — The Pacific Grove Lighthouse Sidewalk widening project is moving forward. Wednesday night Pacific Grove City Council…
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Seaside Police add more changes to reduce illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Seaside has new rules and more tools to prevent illegal fireworks from being sparked in the city. This includes a small army…
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Music in the Plaza returns to Watsonville on June 21
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville is welcoming back its annual summer outdoor music series, Music in the Plaza, beginning on…
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Coast Fire fully contained, two firefighters hurt battling fire
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Mid Coast Fire Brigade announced the Coast Fire is now 100 percent contained after burning more than a dozen acres…
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“Chippy” recovering after Highway 1 rescue where elusive kitten was found hiding in car engine
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A small kitten named “Chippy” is recovering after being rescued from a car engine along Highway 1. Back on…
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Juneteenth and its importance to people living on the Central Coast
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Juneteenth is a Federal holiday that is celebrated across the country, and there’s a lot of history behind the…
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Caltrans: Paul’s Slide closure along Big Sur coast to reopen on June 23
Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide expected to reopen in July after being closed since January 2023. A few other slide areas expected to open as…
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