As temperatures rise, so does the Central Coast’s fire danger
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The River, Carmel, and CZU Lightning Complex Fire burn scars are a reminder of the fire dangers that lurk, after a dry…
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CHP: Man dies in crash on West Zayante Road, Quail Hollow Road back open
At least one person has died after a crash along West Zayante Road in the Santa Cruz…
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Man and three juveniles arrested for participation in criminal street gang in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested four males for participation in a criminal street gang.…
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Proposed California bill would allow non-citizens to become peace officers
A new bill is aiming to allow non-citizens to become police officers in…
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United Way Monterey County and CSUMB search for victims of predatory lending
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) People who have been victims of predatory lenders in Salinas are encouraged to fill out surveys for United Way Monterey…
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Marina Fire planning for Presidio of Monterey Fire Station closure next year
A fire station in Seaside run by the Presidio of Monterey will be closing in a year and planning is already underway to make sure the community will…
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Lifeguards already being called to water rescues with warmer weather on Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)– When the surf is big, and the currents are strong, lifeguards are keeping a close watch on people enjoying their time at…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit
The Monterey Bay Aquarium let KION explore their new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit set to open…
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One person killed in crash near Aromas identified
Santa Cruz is currently investigating a deadly crash involving four…
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Alisal Union School District pays $7.75 million to special ed student severely injured in crash
Alisal Union High School District’s insurance carrier paid $7.57 million for a crash in 2019 that caused permanent spinal and internal injuries to a…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s arrest woman for selling vapes and alcohol to minors
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Unit arrested a woman suspected of using social media to sell vapes and…
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Fire crews respond to a house fire in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) Fire crews responded to a house fire at 9:32 p.m. on Wednesday night at 207 10th Street. Initially, the incident came…
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People in East Salinas upset local motels will be converted under Project Homekey
Salinas is looking to open up more Project Homekey housing.…
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Food prices on the rise again?
Eating in or eating out is going to cost you more regardless of what you…
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Monterey County Health Department looking to get funding for Sexual Assault Response Team
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors held its budget workshop.…
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Sheriff’s looking for suspect who fired shot at driver on Highway 1 in Watsonville during road rage
The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on Highway 1 in Watsonville on Monday at around 1:20…
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Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Santa Cruz County
Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Santa Cruz County due to an increase in fire danger.…
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Biden signs US Postal Service reform bill into law
Originally Published: 06 APR 22 17:38 ET By Sam Fossum and Maegan Vazquez, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bill into law on…
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A family in Watsonville is heartbroken, gathering funds to send the remains of a young man to Oaxaca
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Candles and rosaries filled a room as family members gathered to pray for Feliciano Martinez Perea. The young man was…
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Santa Cruz Police search for man who shot someone at Blue Lagoon
Around midnight Santa Cruz Police responded to the report of a shooting on Pacific Avenue.…
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Increasing negative human interactions with seal pups along Central Coast
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Seal pupping season is underway and the Marine Mammal Center has documented a disturbing increase in negative human…
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Marina Police revamp patrols with 2 electric bicycles
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Marina Police Department has revamped its bicycle program with the addition of two electric bikes. “Bikes can be used…
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Recent shootings in the Central Coast and state have community members on edge
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over the last few months, a number of shootings have taken place across the state, including here on the…
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Caltrans awarded $2.34 million to fund local Sustainable Transportation projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Cali. (KION-TV)– Caltrans District 5 has announced it has been given eight Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants totaling…
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Man arrested in San Jose for sexual assault of teen near elementary school
San Jose Police said they arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted a 17-year-old female on March…
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One person transported to the hospital following a shooting in Gonzales
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) Gonzales Police confirmed one person was shot near Center and 6th Streets around 7:00 p.m. on Monday and transported to the…
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Two traffic stops leads to 2 arrests with ghost guns found
Salinas Police said during two separate traffic stops they were able to arrest two people and recover two…
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Hollister Police searching for suspect stealing card numbers
Hollister Police said they are searching for a man using skimming devices to steal ATM card…
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Community gathers to find local Marina child
About a hundred people came together to find an at risk missing 6-year-old named Emery…
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Two Salinas businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Two Salinas businesses received fines during a minor decoy operation. A grant was given to fund the operation and 13…
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About 100 people show up to help find the missing Marina child
MARINA, Calif. (KION) Phillip Saldivar saw post on social media about a missing child in Marina and at first thought, there was nothing he could do…
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Marina Police: Missing 6-year-old autistic girl has been found safe
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE – 12:06 a.m.: Marina Police confirmed to KION that the missing 6-year-old autistic girl has been found safe. Emery…
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Separate pursuits in Seaside lead to gun, drug arrests
Seaside Police had a busy night Friday responding to two separate incidents where they had to chase down their…
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Santa Cruz Police looking for suspect caught on camera installing card skimming device
Santa Cruz Police are asking for help identifying a man who they believe installed a card skimming device at an ATM on the 100 block of River…
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Vigil held for victims who died in Saturday night’s drive-by shooting
HOLLISTER, Calif (KION-TV)- On Friday evening, a vigil was held to remember 23-year-old Jaime Jesus Gomez and 21-year-old Daniel Eli Gonzalez. …
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Suspected arrested in connection to Hollister double-murder investigation
A vigil is planned to remember the two victims who died in Saturday night’s shooting. Police identified the victims as 23-year-old Jaime Jesus Gomez…
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Hollister Police talk about gang task force after drive-by shooting
Hollister has seen an uptick in gun violence recently causing some concern for the…
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Caltrans: Repairs at Bixby Bridge complete, no Friday closure
Starting Monday, March 28, Bixby Bridge will be closed along Highway 1 for four…
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Mar 31st 2022 at 10:36 p.m. A 21-year-old Santa Cruz man is dead after a motorcycle crash at the intersection of…
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Deadline for COVID-19 rent relief program is today
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of Californians are trying to get their last-minute covid-19 rent relief application’s in before midnight. On…
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Salinas farmworkers call on Newsom to pass union voting bill on Cesar Chavez Day
On the holiday meant to memorialize the efforts of Cesar Chavez, California farmworkers are gathering across the state to call for more support from…
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162,000 pounds of Skippy peanut butter recalled due to possible steel fragments
(KION-TV)– Hormel Foods is recalling 81 tons of Skippy peanut butter due to the ones being sold by Walmart and other retailers finding small…
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3.4 magnitude earthquake hits south of San Juan Bautista
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit south of San Juan Bautista Wednesday…
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Eviction protection extended until end of June
The California eviction moratorium measure AB 2179 has just passed the California…
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CHP: 18-year-old passenger dead after car crashed down an embankment in Santa Cruz mountains identified
CHP said that both lanes are closed near the 300 block of Granite Creek Road after a car flew off the embankment at around 3:41…
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San Jose school shelter in place lifted after shooting nearby, one juvenile shot
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Mar 31th, 2022 at 1:31 p.m.– San Jose Police said a suspect was located and a firearm was found within minutes of…
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Public comment period for California’s early prisoner release to end in mid-April
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations public comment…
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Man arrested in Marina for child endangerment and having a ghost gun
A search of a vehicle uncovered a “ghost gun” and marijuana for sale in a car with a juvenile in it, according to Marina…
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Where did the Portola-Crespi Cross in Carmel go?
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) People in Carmel are eager to know where the Portola-Crespi Cross went. Some were quick to claim vandalism. Yet…
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New center in Watsonville aims to provide youths with resources
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A new center in Watsonville, aimed to provide youths, ages 12 to 17 years old with a wide range of resources to help them…
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