A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go after racial slur on air
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast…
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Javier Mora Jr., murdered in Salinas, receives posthumous degree from CSU Monterey Bay
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- For some college graduation is a time for new beginnings, but for one, on Sunday, it marked the future that could have…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit arrests man outside of the Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit arrested 19-year-old Salvador Mosqueda Jr of Greenfield after he was…
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Salinas Police arrests man with a knife who barricaded himself in a apartment with a woman and her son
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrested 39-year-old Michael Carranza Jr after he barricaded himself in a apartment with a woman and her…
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Big Sur Fire and Cal Fire rescues injured hiker at Terrace Creek Camp
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL Fire BEU and Big Sur Fire confirmed that they rescued an injured hiker from Terrace Creek Camp after a hiker fell on…
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Californians affected by winter storms and flooding are eligible for temporary rental assistance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA announced that Californians who cannot live in their homes while…
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5.5 Earthquake shakes up California Coast
EUREKA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A preliminary 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Sunday morning. The United State…
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Gonzales 4-H Club successful in raising animals at the Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Gonzales 4-H Club is back in full force over the weekend. During the Salinas Valley Fair, the Gonzales 4-H club were…
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Dozens of local girls learn skills, build confidence at day-long fire camp
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, Monterey Peninsula College and California fire women partnered to put on the area’s first Girls Fire…
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San Ardo man sentenced to 142 years to life for child molestation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update: May 19, 2023, at 3:54 p.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that as San Ardo man was…
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Monterey Regional Airport ILS repaired after flights delayed over weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE May 17, 2023- The Federal Aviation Administration gave an update on the instrument landing system that was being…
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Salinas man sentenced to 64 years for “Operation REDRUM” initiation attempted murders
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a gang member was found guilty of first-degree murder…
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City of Santa Cruz to receive $128 million from EPA to improve drinking water reliability
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, the Environmental Protection Agency will be giving a $128 million dollar loan to the City…
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California legislature approves loan program to prevent hospitals from closing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Senate and Assembly have approved a bill that would prevent hospitals from closing throughout the state.…
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NAMI and Santa Cruz County Office of Education to host a youth mental health awareness event on Tuesday
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Office of Education and the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be hosting a mental health awareness…
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Hollister City Council Member Rolan Resendiz issued “written reprimand” by fellow council members
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council members voted in a 3-1 vote to issue a written reprimand to Rolan Resendiz for violating the…
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Lisa Brinton appointed as new community development director for City of Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday morning, Salinas City Manager Steve Carrigan appointed Lisa Brinton as the new community development director…
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Kate Daniels to run for Monterey County District 5 Supervisors seat
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Planning Commissioner Kate Daniels officially announced her campaign to run for the Monterey…
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San Benito County to host free May “Recycle Day” Event
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Regional Agency will be hosting a Recycle Day event on…
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds shelter closes
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Warehouses inside the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds sit empty as Monterey County has closed its shelter completely for…
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Gonzales Police Officer named 2022 Monterey County Peace Officer of the Year
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Gonzales Police officer was awarded the 2022 Monterey County Peace Officer of The Year on April 27. Officer Nathan…
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Man arrested for drive-by shooting that resulted in injury of juvenile in King City
KING CITY, Calif, (KION-TV) UPDATE ON MAY 12, 2023, AT 1:45 PM- King City Police said that they arrested a 19-year-old Greenfield man in connection…
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Phase Two of the Elkhorn-Werner-Salinas Roads Project to start on Monday
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Public Works, Facilities, and Parks Department will begin phase two of the Elkhorn Werner-Salinas…
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Second person arrested in relation to shooting near Harding Street in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON MAY 12, 2023, AT 11:54 AM- Seaside Police say a second man was arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred…
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Pacific Grove High School student wins annual 19th Congressional District Art Competition
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV)- A Pacific Grove High School student was awarded first place for her digital artwork in the Congressional Art Competition…
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Monterey County Supervisor Mary Adams will not seek reelection
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District 5 Supervisor Mary Adams told KION that she will not be seeking reelection in 2024. “I made my…
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Daughter of King City Councilwoman Darlene Acosta calls Jerry’s Place a blessing for her mother
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Death is inevitable, and while people don’t like to think about it, it is going to happen to everyone. However, people…
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Applications open for Monterey County Ag Pass program
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The application period for the Monterey County Ag Pass for agricultural operators is officially open. People in…
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Righting a wrong, Monterey County Supervisors approve resolution that apologizes to Filipino community for past actions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting county leaders took…
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San Jose woman killed after hitting a semi-truck while riding on a motorcycle outside Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 9, 2023, AT 9:48 AM- The California Highway Patrol has released new details about a deadly crash…
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Marijuana Dispensaries On The Way To Monterey
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey looks to be gaining momentum into adding marijuana dispensaries to the peninsula. Kimberly Cole of…
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Pajaro Middle School to remain closed for reconstruction for 2023-24 school year
PAJARO — Pajaro Middle School in Monterey County will remain closed through the 2023-2024 school year, school district leaders announced in a letter…
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Former Salinas High School senior plays basketball for first time since leukemia diagnosis
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE MAY 13, 2023 at 5:37 p.m.- A Salinas High School Senior took to the basketball court for the first time…
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Highway 17 Culvert Rehabilitation Project to result in overnight lane closures on Wednesday and Thursday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- There will be overnight lane closures on Highway 17 starting on Wednesday night according to Caltrans Drivers…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to hold community meeting on use of military equipment funding
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday May 23, The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a community meeting on military…
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Pajaro teen struggles to balance school with storm debris clean up after flooding
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) -Imagine your home four to five feet underwater because of flooding earlier this year in the town of Pajaro. That is what…
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Teenager on skateboard hit by car on his way to school in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 14-years-old boy is in the hospital Monday morning, after a GMC hit him while on his way to school. Soledad Police told…
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FEMA releases guidelines on understanding your determination letter
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency released guidelines on Monday morning to help residents impacted by the…
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Santa Cruz County unveils ADU program
SEACLIFF, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County rolled out their assistance ADU program to fight the housing crisis. People like Nancy Schultse…
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Prescribed burn underway in San Benito County
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you happen to see smoke in the Fremont’s Peak area, it is part of a prescribed burn that CAL FIRE BEU is…
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Northbound Highway 101 in Soledad to close for four consecutive nights for bridge rehabilitation work
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are traveling northbound on Highway 101 in South Monterey County, there will be a major traffic jam starting on…
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Students become champions at the Gifted Games
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, more than 400 students with disabilities from 20 schools in San Benito and southern Santa Clara counties…
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Armed bank robbery and carjacking suspect arrested following chase that ended on Highway 17
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- 43-year-old Adam Henry Roberts was arrested on Saturday afternoon after allegedly robbing two banks and carjacking a…
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Over 6,000 customers are without power in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over 6,000 customers in Capitola are without power on Sunday afternoon according to PG&E officials. The power outage…
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Oakland Athletics’ announcer suspended indefinitely after using racial slur
(CNN) — Oakland Athletics announcer Glen Kuiper has been suspended indefinitely after using a racial slur during the team’s pre-game show…
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Big layoffs in tech industry leaves Central Coast students nervous for college graduation
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Graduation is coming up for many college seniors. They are getting ready for their careers. Layoffs in the tech…
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Low home values in Pajaro kept the federal waterway project at the bottom of the list
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)-People in the unincorporated area of Pajaro are slowly rebuilding their lives after having lost their homes and belongings…
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Santa Cruz County Superior Court extending application deadline for Civil Grand Jury
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Superior Court will be extending their 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury application to Monday…
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Winter Storm Restoration Project accepting employment applications
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County officials and California State Parks are accepting employment applications for Monterey County…
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Hollister Fire to have monthly CPR classes
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Fire Department announced on Thursday that they will be offering monthly CPR classes to community members.…
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