Monkey behind prank 911 calls at Paso Robles Zoo
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said a Capuchin monkey was behind recently dropped 911 calls. The first…
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Victim identified in deadly Salinas homeless encampment shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Police are asking the public if they know anything about a deadly shooting that happened at a homeless encampment over the…
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20-year-old arrested with 500 fentanyl pills and revolver in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a man on North Main Street and Rossi for possessing a gun and fentanyl pills. A traffic…
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Wanted street racer arrested with handgun and cannabis cartridges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man wanted for street racing back in mid-July. The initial…
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Two shot at Beach Flats Park in Santa Cruz drive-by
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said at least two people were shot Sunday night after a drive-by at Beach Flats Park. Police arrived…
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Hunter dead after rollover crash in Monterey County
JOLON, Calif. (KION-TV)- In what has been a devastating weekend on the Central Coast for fatal car crashes. A hunter died on day one of rifle…
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One person dead after crash along Highway 1 near Lightfighter Drive
The CHP confirms that one person is dead after a car crash on Highway…
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Man dies after car erupts in flames in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) California Highway Patrol is investigating a solo-vehicle car crash that left one man dead early Sunday morning in the…
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Watsonville native mic’d up during minor league baseball game
Dayton Dragons infielder and Cincinnati Reds prospect, Ruben Ibarra, showed off some of his personality in a recent game against the Fort Wayne…
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Man arrested in connection to ATM fire in South Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m.- Salinas Police said they arrested a man in connection with an ATM fire that occurred…
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UPDATE: Forward progress stopped on DeLaveaga Fire in Santa Cruz
UPDATE, 2:36 p.m.- CAL FIRE crews say forward progress has stopped on the DeLaveaga Fire. Crews say about three to five acres burned. No injuries or…
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49ers begin their quest for their sixth Lombardi Trophy
SANTA CLARA, CALIF, (KION-TV): The Trey Lance era will begin tonight as the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers as both teams open…
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Benny the Gilroy dog found in Germany reunited with owner
Gilroy Police reported a golden retriever was found roaming the streets of a small village in Germany. …
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Salinas Fire investigating arson at South Salinas froyo location
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire said they contained a shrub fire Friday morning outside the MYO Frozen Yogurt on South Main Street. Salinas…
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Veggie Box event at Rancho Cielo helps feed local community
A new milestone was reached in Rancho Cielo’s effort to feed those in need as more than ten thousand boxes of tasty goods were handed out this…
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Giants mourn passing of Burlingame school principal Cristin Coleman, wife of Tim Lincecum
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants announced Thursday the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed…
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Police: 17-year-old student arrested for making violent threats towards Gonzales school
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Gonzales Unified School District was informed Thursday of a “non-specific threat” being made “to no particular…
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Watsonville Police determine suspicious device to be cooking item, streets open
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE August 11, 2022, at 10:21 a.m.- Watsonville Police Officers on the scene say that the suspicious device…
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Illegal cannabis farm found hidden on Salinas berry farm
MONTEREY, CALIF, (KION-TV): The Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit discovered a massive illegal cannabis operation hidden on a berry farm in…
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PG&E and Marina Fire conduct safety exercise to review natural gas safety
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E conducted a safety exercise along with Marina Fire in response to a recent surge in homeowners and third-party…
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Faced with staffing shortages, businesses gearing up for busy Monterey Car Week
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey Car Week officially kicks off on Friday. Monterey County expects around 85,000 people to visit the Central…
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Man arrested in Santa Cruz with loaded handgun and Xanax
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Sunday, Santa Cruz Police said they arrested a man that was oddly parked in a roadway on Ocean Street and blocking…
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WATCH: Bodycam video of Marshawn Lynch arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of DUI
LAS VEGAS, (KION-TV) — Las Vegas Metro police said they arrested former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch on suspicion of DUI. Video of Marshawn…
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School Resource Officer assigned to Spring Grove School in San Benito County
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office announced the appointment of a School Resource Officer at Spring Grove School near…
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49ers legend Frank Gore charged in New Jersey for domestic violence dispute
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JER. (KION-TV)- Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore has been charged with assault after an alleged domestic…
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Thieves take over $200 from Soledad Jr. Giants Program
SOLEDAD, CALIF- (KION TV): The Soledad-Mission Recreation District confirmed to KION that they were robbed last weekend after thieves got away with…
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Gas leak on Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville closes part of road
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E is in the area of Freedom Boulevard from Alta Vista Street to Clifford Avenue after reports of a gas leak…
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New $7,800 grant to help improve Fort Ord trails
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A $78,000 grant has been given to the Monterey Off-Road Cycling Association to help “reduce environmental impact in…
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Residents in rural areas will have transportation across Monterey County starting Wednesday
SALINAS, CALIF, (KION TV): The Independent Transportation Network Monterey County will launch its first ride on Wednesday at 10 a.m. A member…
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Man arrested for DUI with loaded gun and drugs for sale
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man over the weekend after finding various illegal items…
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Downed power line on York Road leaves nearly 4,000 without power near Del Rey Oaks
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E said that around 3,382 customers are without power due to a downed power line at York Road and Highway 68.…
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Digital “origins” series highlights Watsonville native for Monterey Bay F.C.
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey Bay F.C. is allowing fans to get to know its players with a digital “origins” series. The first of which…
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77-year-old man dead after crashing north of Gonzales
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP is investigating a crash that occurred Monday at 8:45 p.m. on Old Stage and Iverson Road that left a man dead. CHP…
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CDCR investigating third inmate homicide of year at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On August 3, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said an inmate was murdered after being attacked…
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Hollister Police charging teen with felonies after blowing off-hand with fireworks
A minor was badly injured after an explosion in north Hollister on Saturday…
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Santa Cruz County schools dealing with staffing shortages
SANTA CRUZ, Calif (KION-TV) – Teachers and staffing shortages are still a problem nationwide, even after two years since the pandemic began. The…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested wanted gang member on weapons and drug charges
CHUALAR, CALIF, (KION TV): Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Jorge Cisneros of Chualar last week after being found with guns and…
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Watsonville PD arrested wanted felon on numerous gun and drug-related charges
WATSONVILLE, CALIF, (KION TV): Watsonville PD arrested 21 year old Fredy Angelis on felony firearms charges and possession of marijuana for sales on…
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Pedestrian struck and killed on East Alisal Street
SALINAS, CALIF- (KION TV): Salinas PD told KION that a 30 year old male passed away on Sunday after being hit by a vehicle trying to cross the 1400…
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Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73
By Brandon Griggs, CNN Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of…
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Impressive shutout streak continues for Monterey Bay F.C. with win over El Paso
A late goal sealed Monterey Bay F.C.’s unbeaten streak as well as its impressive shutout streak Saturday night against the El Paso…
Continue Reading Road rage incident ends with one dead along Hwy 68
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) On Sunday morning around 9 a.m., the driver of green Ford mini van was seen going out of control while intentionally trying…
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Senate Democrats approve big Biden deal; House to vote next
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed their election-year economic package to Senate passage Sunday, a hard-fought compromise less ambitious…
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Sounds of early morning gunfire leads to one King City man arrested
GREENFIELD, Calif (KION-TV)- On Saturday morning, at 8:15 a.m. Greenfield Police received a call from a resident about hearing shots being fire on…
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Hollister celebrates 150 years with carnival, parade
The City of Hollister is putting on a show for residents as it celebrates its 150th anniversary with multiple events going on throughout the…
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Waterline break near Lake Nacimiento Resort entrance creates sinkhole
County of Monterey Public Works crews are warning drivers about a sinkhole that has formed along Lake Nacimiento…
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Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns for 28th year
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Strawberry Festival is back beginning Friday, August 5. For that weekend, people can celebrate the…
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State and city leaders discuss spending more than $4 million to fix Salinas’s homelessness
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- State leaders visited Salinas today to discuss how the city is planning to use over four million dollars to address the…
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WATCH: Multiple agencies take part in active shooter training at Presidio of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple agencies took part in active shooter training at the Presidio of Monterey. The goal was to have agencies…
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Bat tests positive for rabies in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey Health Department said a bat found near East La Salle Avenue in Seaside has tested positive for…
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