Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project secures $67 million in federal funds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– U.S. representative Jimmy Panetta announced Wednesday that $67 million has been secured in federal funding for the Pajaro…
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Man arrested after trying to pass off meth as ice cubes in Hollister
man who tried to hide meth in a big gulp.…
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Watsonville woman murdered in cockfight massacre that killed 20 in Mexico
In a tragic mass shooting that took the life of 20 people in the state of Michoacán in Mexico Monday night, a Watsonville girl has been identified…
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Salinas man makes federal court appearance for alleged molestation and prostitution of a minor
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)– A Salinas man appeared in federal court Monday and faces charges of enticement and sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old…
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Salinas man sentenced to 257 years to life for molesting two children
nty District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said a man was sentenced Wednesday for the continued molestation of two victims over several…
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Pacific Grove Police warn to not disturb seals during pupping season
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Pacific Grove Police is asking residents and visitors that pupping season has begun for seals. Please don’t disturb…
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Marina Police arrest man for reckless driving after he forces his way into apartment
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Marina Police Officers said they arrested a man who took CHP on a pursuit around 2:00 a.m. Jevon Johnson, of Manteca, was…
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California plan would pay farmers to grow less to save water
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would pay farmers not to plant thousands of acres of land as part of a $2.9…
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Marina man arrested with over 10 guns and narcotics
A search warrant was issued after a car accident uncovered an illegal ghost gun and a search of the suspect’s home uncovered an arsenal of weapons…
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California reparations task force decide eligibility for compensation
The California reparations task force reached a decision Tuesday night on eligibility for…
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Salinas man sentenced 35 years for child molestation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said a man was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in the California…
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CSUMB to keep indoor mask mandate for Spring semester
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Cal State Monterey Bay has announced its plans to keep its indoor mask mandate until the end of the Spring semester on…
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Historical block of homes in Pacific Grove purchased by single buyer
A city block comprised of 15 historical cottage style homes have been purchased for $10 million…
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Hollister Police searching for man who led them on motorcycle chase
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– Hollister Police said they are searching for a man who led them on a 3 minute and 1.9-mile pursuit on an off-road dirt…
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Dreaming big, first-generation Latina opens Pizzeria facility in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) Danica Alvarado is getting ready to open her Seaside pizzeria location sometime in April. As she sat down for an interview…
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Salinas Police arrest man found with pink meth, fentanyl, cocaine and a firearm
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said they arrested a man who was found with fentanyl, pink meth, cocaine and a firearm. Lorenzo…
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1st Latina justice takes seat on California Supreme Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP News) UPDATE MARCH, 2022 at 12:29 p.m.– The first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court has been sworn in as…
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Doctors inform Pacific Grove parents and students about the rising dangers of fentanyl
Multiple agencies are taking part in a town hall focusing on the deadly opioid fentanyl and its impact on children and young adults in the…
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Two Hollister school districts awarded $450K for broadband and connectivity
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– Two Hollister School Districts will get $448,000 as part of the American Rescue Plan. Hollister High School District…
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Salinas Police investigating attempted homicide shooting on Sanborn Road
Salinas Police said they are looking for information on an attempted homicide shooting that took place on…
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Two people facing attempted murder charges after Watsonville stabbing
Watsonville Police arrested two men who they suspect stabbed a man multiple times on Friday…
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Three arrested for card skimming theft of thousands of dollars in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– On Friday the Salinas Police Department arrested three people for stealing thousands of dollars from an ATM on the 400…
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Two killed in Hollister gang-related drive-by shooting identified
Hollister, Calif. (KION-TV)– According to a law enforcement officer with the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office two people are dead and two to three…
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Deadly accident in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) One person was killed early Sunday morning after a car slams into a utility pole in Santa Cruz. The driver was taken to…
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New bill regarding catalytic convertor thefts headed to Senate
A new California Senate Bill 919 is aiming to help lower catalytic convertor…
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Vehicle and structure destroyed in wildfire burning near Boulder Creek
Cal Fire CZU confirms they’re battling a wildfire that sparked near Boulder Creek on Saturday…
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FDA expected to OK additional Covid-19 booster shots for adults over 50 next week
The Biden administration is expected to give older adults the option of getting a second Covid-19 vaccine booster as early as next…
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Hollister Fire Department puts out suspected arson dumpster fire
On Thursday the Hollister Fire Department put out a dumpster fire in the downtown area at around 1…
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Seaside High School hosts FIRST Robotics competition
The first Robotics Competition Monterey Bay Regional will be hosted at Seaside High School on Friday and…
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Hollister Police save person after fentanyl overdose
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)– Hollister Police said they saved a person who was overdosing in their car on Friday. Around 1 p.m. the officers…
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California Fish and Wildlife to close Dungeness crab season for Central Coast fishery
After two humpback whales were entangled in fishing gear, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is recommending an early closure of crab…
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Former Salinas High School teacher sentenced for molesting 2 former students
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV).– A former Salinas biology teacher was sentenced after pleading no contest to two felony molestation charges against two…
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Second suspect arrested in shooting death of man found on San Juan Grade Road
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating their first murder of the year. Investigators say Anthony Suarez, 20, of Salinas was found shot…
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Watsonville man arrested for vehicular assault and other charges
CHP along with Watsonville Police, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office helped conduct a…
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Del Monte Avenue in Monterey reopens following traffic collision investigation
Monterey Police has closed down Del Monte Avenue between Camino El Estero and Camino…
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Man arrested for possession of meth in Marina
Marina Police arrested Jesus Cervantes Cisneros for possession of illegal…
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Coast Gaurd to do search and rescue training
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Thursday, March 24 the Monterey Bay Search and Rescue Council is planning a Search and Rescue exercise. The…
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Cal OES gives over 2 million for Domestic Violence Services
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)– CAL OES awarded $2.1 million to community organizations across California to help protect against domestic violence…
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Salinas Police looking for 2 carjacking suspects
Salinas Police said they are looking for two suspects wanted for multiple car thefts.…
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Monterey County Health Department warns of vaccination status scam
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey County Public health said they are receiving calls about people going door to door asking for people’s…
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With Feds sending no water to local farms, growers in San Benito County are forced to cut back production
After years of drought — and an exceptionally dry start to the year — farmers in San Benito County will be receiving no water this year from some…
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Salinas Police Chief stops by Seaside to help with STOPP enforcement
Seaside Police hosted traffic calming enforcement through the Strategic Traffic Operations & Prevention Program on…
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Hearst Castle to reopen since start of pandemic
SAN SIMEON, Calif. (KION-TV)– California State Parks announced plans to reopen Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument on May 11. The public…
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Santa Cruz Sanitation District warns of traffic delays due to road repairs
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)– The south end of Mar Vista Drive, Lafayette Street and Bain Avenue, between Nova Drive and Laurel Avenue, will be…
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16-year-old arrested for attempted murder in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– A second suspect was arrested in the attempted murder of an 18-year-old on Feb. 11 of 2021 on Thursday. The…
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SUHSD addresses students after gun arrest at Alisal High School
Salinas, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE MARCH 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.– Following Wednesday’s arrest of a student found with a gun on campus at Alisal High…
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Santa Cruz County extends evictions protection
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved extending additional protections for tenants…
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Governor Newsom unveils plan for $11 billion in gas tax refunds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)– Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday a proposition for $11 billion in tax refunds to help aid with rising gas…
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Fast food restaurant co-workers remember Salinas man killed in Fresno crash
A local fast-food chain lost its general manager earlier this month after a crash in Coalinga, California on March 5 at 7:17…
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Cal State University appoints interim chancellor
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV) UPDATE MARCH 23, 2022 at 3:50 p.m.– The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed a new interim chancellor on…
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