Crumbl Cookies opens in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The popular cookie chain has opened its doors in Salinas. Mayor Kimley Craig announced they opened their doors at 8 a.m.…
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USGS: 4.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Pinnacles
PINNACLES, Calif. (KION-TV) Thursday morning at 6:36 a.m., an earthquake registering 4.0 shook parts of central California. The quake’s epicenter was…
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South Monterey man sentenced to four years for lewd acts on a minor and sexual battery
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 31-year-old man from Bradley was sentenced Wednesday for committing lewd acts on a child under 14 and a sexual battery…
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Why are there so many sea lions in the Monterey Peninsula?
While sea lions are common this time of year, according the the Marine Mammal Center, they’ve never seen a group this big. …
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Mom speaks on losing her son to fentanyl during Monterey Overdose Awareness conference
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Outside of Monterey City Hall, flags of three different colors were placed across the front lawn. Each color…
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Monterey Car Week 2022 sees record-breaking year
MONTEREY, Calif (KION-TV) UPDATE August 30, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.- Monterey Car Week finished with a new course record. Raising and earning more than…
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Surviving the incoming heat wave on the Central Coast
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Temperatures are expected to hit the high 90s and triple digits over the next week on some parts of the Central Coast.…
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Man arrested for shoplifting with gun magazine in waistband in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Capitola Police said a man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shoplifting with a handgun magazine in his waistband on…
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Off-duty San Jose police officer’s car shot at on Highway 101
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister- Gilroy CHP said that they responded to northbound Highway 101 and northbound Highway 85 for reports of shots…
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Priest: Beloved San Juan Bautista mission cat Sula reincarnated as a white chicken
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Sula, the Mission cat for San Juan Bautista, recently passed last week to the shock and sadness of many. A post…
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Sea lion found with rope around its neck on Monterey Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Viewers sent a photo of a sea lion found along the Monterey Wharf with a rope seemingly tied around its neck. It was…
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Racers preparing for Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Racers and organizers are getting ready to host the finale of the NTT IndyCar series! The Firestone Grand Prix of…
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Salinas Police looking for Chinatown armed robbery suspects
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they responded to a call Monday morning of a robbery at the intersection of Market Way at Sherwood…
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Honk your horns, ‘Touch-A-Truck’ has returned
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Truck horns were blaring throughout the Rodeo Grounds but families were all smiles on Sunday afternoon. The 8th annual…
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Five injured, one dead after crash on Highway 101 near Prunedale
PRUNEDALE, Calif (KION-TV)- The CHP confirms that a 22-year-old San Martin man died after a three-car crash on Sunday around 1:54 a.m. A 2002 Lexus…
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Passenger recounts lucky landing on Manresa State Beach
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Saturday, a plane landed on Manresa State Beach in Santa Cruz County. Monday, KION spoke with Elsa Swanson,…
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CHP investigating deadly hit-and-run on Castroville Boulevard
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)-The California Highway Patrol said they require the public’s help identifying a burgundy Chrysler 200 allegedly involved…
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Student shot at East Oakland school; 12-year-old suspect in custody
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) – A student was shot at a middle school in East Oakland Monday, and a 12-year-old suspect is in custody,…
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State Parks investigating plane landing at Manresa State Beach
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirms a plane has landed at Manresa State…
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Monterey Police arrest man swinging a boxcutter at people near Pearl Street
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said a man was arrested Saturday night after threatening people by swinging a boxcutter at people.…
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Monterey-Salinas Transit free to all college students
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey-Salinas Transit says college students can ride their buses at no cost beginning the Fall semester.…
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California may act as US refuge for transgender youth
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would present itself as a haven for transgender youth facing discrimination…
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Jimmy Garoppolo staying with 49ers as backup
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with a no-trade clause, according to NFL…
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First Del Monte Shopping Center Wine Walk to benefit children in need
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Del Monte Shopping Center is hosting its first Summer Wine Walk this Wednesday to benefit the local nonprofit Kinship…
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City of Seaside name Nick Borges Police Chief
The Seaside Police Department announced Tuesday that an Acting Police Chief has been…
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Steven Carrillo sentenced to life in prison without parole for murder of Sgt. Gutzwiller
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE August 26, 2022, at 1:41 p.m.- Steven Carrillo, the ex-Air Force sergeant, was sentenced to life in prison…
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Former AUSD Superintendent arrested for DUI
STOCKTON, CALIF. (KION-TV): Former Alisal Union School District superintendent John Ramirez Jr. was arrested on Aug. 25 for driving under the…
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Hollister mountain lion dies of gunshot wound at Oakland Zoo
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said the shelter-in-place order was lifted for parts of Hollister after a mountain lion was sighted…
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Marina Fire, city leaders growing concerned over frequent fires in abandoned duplexes
On Tuesday, a fire burned down another abandoned duplex in a location that’s become a problem for…
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El Charrito Express to open Sept. 2 in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas staple is getting a new location in Monterey beginning Friday, Sept. 2. El Charrito announced they would…
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Bulldog Sports Pub in Monterey reopens after three years of reconstruction and COVID woes
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Bulldog Sports Pub got a new look. Repairs, reconstruction, and COVID-19 closed the pub down for three years. It’s…
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King City man sentenced to six years for lewd acts on a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A King City man has been sentenced Friday to six years in state prison for lewd acts on a child, according to Monterey…
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Four victims in stable condition after Hollister Big rig vs. six-vehicle crash
Big-rig versus seven-vehicle crash in Hollister, CA.…
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Deputies say homicide off Arroyo Seco Road was result of attempted break-in
ARROYO SECO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a body was found in the Sycamore Flats area of…
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Marina Fire handling abandoned duplex fire near Lindsey Street
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Fire and the Presidio of Monterey Fire are currently battling a duplex fire near Lindsey Street and Carswell Street.…
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Firefighters rescue man who fell 100 feet at Moss Beach
MOSS BEACH, Calif.(KION-TV)- A man who fell 100 feet at Moss Beach Friday morning was rescued by CAL FIRE. At dawn, a man was walking next to the…
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Morgan Hill card skimming suspects arrested
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (KION-TV)- Morgan Hill Police said that two were arrested for alleged involvement in putting skimming devices on an ATM earlier…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrates Rosa’s 23rd birthday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrates Rosa the sea otter’s 23rd birthday. She was found stranded between Sunset and…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The difference Soledad’s all-inclusive park will make for kids with special needs
The City of Soledad is building a fully inclusive park where children with disabilities can play with other kids without…
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First case of Monkeypox confirmed in San Benito County
After months of monkeypox (mpx) cases appearing in neighboring counties, the first case of the virus has been discovered in San Benito…
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Reports: California homicides, violent crime rose in 2021
By STEFANIE DAZIO and DON THOMPSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homicides in California increased again last year — as did other violent…
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California moves toward phasing out gas-fueled vehicles
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035…
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Hollister Police sees uptick in vehicle vs. bicyclists, results in three major injuries
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – Hollister Police said they have seen an uptick in vehicle versus bicyclist calls, three of which resulted in major…
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Judge orders unsealing of redacted affidavit in Trump search
By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to make public a redacted version of the affidavit it relied on…
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Hollister Police searching for vehicle involved in robbery and assault with a deadly weapon
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they are looking for the vehcile shown above. The seller received his victim’s money during an…
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California poised to phase out sale of new gas-powered cars
By Kathleen Ronayne SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) – California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in the…
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Monterey Police release Car Week Traffic Enforcement Report
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 25, 2022, at 10:26 a.m.- Monterey Police said that Car Week enforcement resulted in 227 traffic…
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‘Touch-A-Truck’ to help Central Coast kids with serious illnesses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 8th annual Touch-A-Truck will be held at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds Sunday August 28. A play museum will be set up for…
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Gilroy native serving as commanding officer aboard Navy warship
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Gilroy native is making waves aboard a Navy warship. Captain Victor Garza is serving in the United States Navy as…
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Monterey County suggest ordinance to lower cannabis growing charges
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County is discussing dropping the amount it charges to grow cannabis in the area. Ordinance Chapter…
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