Newborns welcomed to Central Coast parents to start 2024
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Some newborns on the Central Coast are now dubbed “New Year’s Babies” after being born just hours after 2023 came…
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Gender-neutral toy aisles are now law in California
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Major retailers in California are now required to have gender-neutral toy aisles under a new state law. The law,…
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Our top five most read stories of 2023
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- As we plan on turning the page to 2024, we thought we share our most viewed and read stories for 2024. We are going…
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Bus driver involved in UC Santa Cruz crash has died
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023 AT 10:54 AM- A UC Santa Cruz official confirmed to KION that the bus driver involved in a…
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Capitola Village businesses clean up after city sees flooding again
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – The Capitola Village was hit by waves that pounded the coastline on Thursday. Hillary Guzman owns El Toro Bravo and said…
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Power outage in Marina leaves over 7000 customers in the dark, officials said power restored
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A recent power outage in Marina affected over 7,000 customers on Thursday morning. Parts of the Central Coast were without…
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East Cliff Drive reopens after being closed to flooding
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): Due to flooding and high tide conditions, East Cliff Drive was closed throughout Thursday. Multiple roads were closed…
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Cleanup underway in Capitola Village after businesses get flooded again
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was deja vu again for businesses and houses in Capitola Village. Multiple businesses were forced to close on Thursday…
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Mini golf pub targeting a February 2024 opening for Cannery Row location
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON DEC. 28, 2023 AT 1:16 PM- Mini golf enthusiasts will have to wait a little longer to putt on a new mini golf…
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Community members react to flooding in Rio Del Mar Beach area
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 28, 2023 AT 5:25 PM- It was a familiar sight for community members who live around Rio Del Mar Esplanade.…
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Monterey County Road Closures
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Due to high tide conditions and coastal flooding, there are a few road closures along the Monterey Peninsula. CAL…
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Soledad man arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and trailer from Lake San Antonio, deputies say
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that they have arrested a 39-year-old Soledad man who allegedly stole a boat and…
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Monterey businesses getting ready for First Night Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif., (KION-TV)- Business owners in Monterey are gearing up for New Year’s Eve weekend and they feel this year might be better than last.…
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Former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Sr. has passed away
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Scotts Valley Police confirmed to KION that former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Sr. died on December 21.…
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Five Monterey County stores receive Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program Projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Five Monterey County grocery stores received Health Refrigeration grants to provide fresh fruits and vegetables…
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Two suspects arrested in non-injury shooting in Watsonville, police looking for third suspect
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have arrested two suspects who were involved a non-injury shooting on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Crews working to reopen the Carmel Lagoon channel
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 27, 2023 AT 4:15 PM- The Monterey County Public Works Department are racing against the clock to…
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Salinas Police Activities League President and CEO Jeff Lamb has passed away
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, The Salinas Police Activities League announced that their President and CEO Jeff Lamb has passed away. The…
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Local Capitola brewery robbed just before Christmas, cash register and credit card system stolen
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The owners of English Ales Brewery confirmed to KION that their cash register and credit card system was stolen on…
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Minor flight delays causing some travel headaches at Monterey Regional Airport
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The travel rush is on at airports across the country. People are jumping on flights for the holiday, including here at…
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Three suspects arrested in Christmas Day theft that led to a car chase, deputies say
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested three suspects who led deputies on a car chase that…
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CHISPA and PG&E help family move into a new home for the holidays
MARINA, Calif. (KION) – A family of eight was on the brink of homelessness but got some help just in time for the holidays. The family was living out…
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Loyalty Means Longevity to a Pacific Grove restaurant
Pacific Grove, Calif (KION-TV) In this week’s edition of “Living in the 831”, we’re celebrating a locally owned restaurant that’s remained a hot spot…
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Vehicle fire spreads into two apartment units in Salinas, two families displaced, firefighters said
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire confirmed that two families were displaced after a vehicle fire damaged two apartment units on Sunday…
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Be Mindful- Social Media’s Impact on Kids
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In our latest installment in our Be Mindful series, we talked to a teenager who described how social media played a…
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Greenfield home damaged after speeding car rolls and crashes onto property, says police
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people are hurt after Greenfield Police said they were speeding through a neighborhood and lost control of their…
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PG&E demonstrates use of drones as company shifts to technology to inspect power pole issues
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Tonight a behind the scenes look at how PG&E is using drones in its efforts to inspect faulty power poles Chief…
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Monterey County appeals FEMA’s denial of reimbursement for repairs done after 2020 Carmel Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County is appealing the denial of about $1.5 million in reimbursements from FEMA for repairs done to…
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Fiery crash at Highway 152 and Lovers Lane leaves at least one person dead
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — At least one person is dead after a crash along Highway 152 and Lovers Lane Friday morning. The crash happened…
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Increase in deaths of homeless persons recognized during annual Homeless Memorial in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — During an emotional ceremony on Thursday, Santa Cruz County recognized the 122 homeless individuals who died from…
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Pajaro businesses continue on the road to recovery after flooding
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Businesses in Pajaro are looking for ways to continue building back stronger after the flooding earlier this year. That’s…
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Former part-time Santa Cruz High band staff member arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student in 2001, police say
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said they have arrested a former Santa Cruz High School band staff member who allegedly sexually…
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Santa Cruz METRO gets $2 million in funding to turn Watsonville Transit Center into transit-oriented affordable housing
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)-The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District got some good news ahead of holiday season. Transit officials announced…
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State approves re-stocking of rainbow trout to Lake San Antonio
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you love fishing in Lake San Antonio then you will be in luck. The California Department Fish of Wildlife…
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Volunteers needed for Monterey County point-in-time count
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey is looking volunteers to help in their 2024 point-in-time survey. County officials said the…
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Salinas businesses see boost in revenue ahead of the holiday season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With only five days until Christmas Day, shoppers are heading to Oldtown Salinas. Shops in Downtown Salinas are busier…
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27-year-old Santa Cruz man dies in solo vehicle crash on Highway 1 Near Morrisey Boulevard
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a 27-year-old Santa Cruz man is dead after he flipped his truck on Highway…
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Two suspects allegedly involved in elderly abuse scam have been arrested in Los Gatos, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 20, 2023 AT 1:19 PM- Del Rey Oaks Police said that two suspects who were allegedly involved in an…
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17-year-old boy arrested in connection to deadly stabbing, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 20, 2023 AT 12:14 PM- On Wednesday morning Greenfield Police said that they have arrested a 17-year-old…
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CHP Santa Cruz receiving multiple reports of car crashes, downed lines, and fallen trees because of rainy weather
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are on the roads this week, there could be plenty of road closures that could impact your commute. On…
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28-year-old woman pleads not guilty to murder charges in 2021 Hollister shooting, court says
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said it has had a break in the case of the murder of Adolfo “Junior” Davila, and the agency is now looking for…
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People living in Bolsa Knolls neighborhood getting prepared for potential flooding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain is expected on the Central Coast and people who live in Bolsa Knolls experienced major flooding in Dec. 2022…
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Monterey County to host TRUTH Act presentation on January 23
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a TRUTH Act presentation on January 23. County officials said by law…
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Living in the 831- Monterey County Vineyard Leaves a Legacy of Excellence
Soledad, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County is turning into it’s own popular wine country with more and more wineries opening up. However, there’s one…
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Salinas Fire Department revives historic fire engine
City of Salinas SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas announced the Salinas Fire Department has revived a 1917 American La France fire…
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CHP Santa Cruz officer injured in rear-end crash on Highway 17
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A CHP Santa Cruz Officer has been released from a local hospital after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash on…
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City of Seaside handing out sandbags during the winter storm season
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some cities on the Central Coast are seeing rain and are now preparing for the potential for significant rainfall this…
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Montage Health forgiving medical debt for thousands of patients who were treated from 2020-2022
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Montage Health announced that thousands of former patients who were treated at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula…
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Monterey Bay F.C. releases 2024 schedule, home games will be televised on KION
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is never too early to start getting hyped up for soccer season. Monterey Bay F.C. announced their 2024 USL Championship…
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City of Salinas awards best decorated house
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- There are some houses in Salinas that are spreading holiday cheer. Councilman Steve McShane hosted the annual Holiday Home…
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