Firefighters, inspector complete CAL FIRE BEU Rehire Academy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fire season is on the way with firefighters ready to battle flames after finishing Rehire Academy. 22 firefighters…
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MCCAP hosting public hearing to meet the needs of low-income residents
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Community Action Partnership is holding a public hearing on which services are needed for…
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Suspect arrested after hit-and-run involving a bicyclist
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A suspect was arrested after hitting a bicyclist near Pajaro on Wednesday afternoon. According to the California…
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National Weather Service pauses Spanish translations on all products
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Getting Spanish weather alerts could be gone in our area. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced their…
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Greenhouse Fire at Plant Nursery in Royal Oaks Area
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A structure fire broke out at a plant nursery in the Royal Oaks area around 9:28 p.m. on Wednesday, fire crews on…
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8-year-old injured after being hit by car in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — An eight year-old girl was injured in Soledad after running into traffic in Soledad. Air Ambulance came to assist with…
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Inmate dead in homicide investigation at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — An inmate is dead with two others detained during a homicide investigation at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.…
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New cameras installed in hopes of curbing illegal dumping
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Environmental Health announced that their Illegal Dumping Camera project is now running in six…
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Two women injured in semi-truck crash in San Ardo
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people are injured after a semi-truck crash on Highway 101 near San Ardo. According to California Highway Patrol,…
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Salinas approves letter of support for sex worker crackdown bill
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Salinas voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the state capitol, in support of Assembly Bill 63,…
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MPUSD approves teacher housing feasibility study
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District unanimously passed a feasibility study for the development of a possible…
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Community reacts after two people injured from a shooting in Acosta Plaza
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Residents of Acosta Plaza are living in fear following a shooting incident over the weekend that has left many feeling…
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Pacific Grove harbor seal pupping season begins
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Harbor seals are being protected as they begin their pupping season in Pacific Grove. Temporary fencing along the…
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Santa Cruz County green lights cannabis lounges and on-site smoking at farms
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors are moving forward with plans to allow pot lounges to open up, but…
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MCSO hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Re-Entry Resource Center
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The groundbreaking ceremony for the re-entry center was held this morning at the Monterey County Jail. In what the sheriffs…
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North Monterey votes for safer routes to schools beginning April 27
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — North Monterey County Schools will begin the voting process for safer routes to schools at the end of the month.…
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Man arrested for drug, gun posession in Watsonville after search warrant
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested in Watsonville for drug and gun possession after a lengthy pursuit from Soledad. Salinas Police VSTF…
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Salinas to approve letter of support for bill cracking down on sex work
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — A new California assembly bill will crack down on sex work and human trafficking with the City of Salinas looking to send a…
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CDFW announces early ending to commercial Dungeness crab season
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced new changes for commercial and recreational crab fishing…
Continue ReadingAir Rescue in Big Sur
Calfire BEU has confirmed a rescue operation on Friday at Junipero Serra Peak in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Officials say that around 2:44pm, they…
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Glorya Jean Tate Park Groundbreaking in Marina
The city of Marina held a Groundbreaking ceremony on Friday afternoon for Phase 2 of improvements at Glorya Jean Tate Park! The new phase means that…
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Greenfield gang arrests linked to San Jose murder, in multi-agency operation
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A multi-agency operation, sparked by a deadly shooting in San Jose, has led to multiple gang-related arrests,…
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King City Sergeant remembered by friends, family across Monterey County
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Law enforcement officers, family members, and loved ones gathered to say a final goodbye to Sergeant Ryan Kennedy, who…
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Pacific Grove City Council decides to sunset Parklet Program, pushes toward sidewalk dining
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Pacific Grove’s City Council voted to end the city’s Parklet Program that helped restaurants stay afloat during the…
Continue ReadingJanuary 6th Rioters in Salinas
A debate on the national stage came to the central coast on Thursday night, as a group of 6 January 6th rioters came to speak at an event for The…
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Monterey County D.A. sets date for 26th Annual Victims’ Dedication Ceremony
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office will host its annual victim’s dedication ceremony next Friday, April 11.…
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Firefighters at the scene of a structure fire at the Carl’s Jr along Lighthouse Ave
MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Fire is responding to a fire at the Carl’s Jr along Lighthouse Avenue. Firefighters are dealing…
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Concerns raised over local middle school as SUHSD debates use of funds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) is advancing a plan to allocate nearly $130 million for facilities…
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How tariffs driving up the cost of cars are affecting dealerships, car buyers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car sales soared over the weekend in Salinas, ahead of President Trump’s plans to implement a 25 percent tariff on cars…
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Salinas Police investigating early morning shooting, victim expected to survive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — An early morning shooting left one person shot but expected to survive in Salinas. The shooting happened right after 4…
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One person dead after being hit by vehicle in Moss Landing
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — A person is dead after being hit by an unknown driver near Moss Landing. According to the CHP’s public traffic…
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Monterey Peninsula College announces Lobo Career Fair for students and employers
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Peninsula College’s Career Services announces its annual Lobo Career Fair on Wednesday, April 3, to connect…
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Police: Suspects escape in Mechanics Bank Robbery
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm they’re investigating a bank robbery at the Mechanics Bank on North Davis in Salinas. Police say…
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Monterey Bay FC’s Open Cup Run Ends
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fans showed up to see their favorite players, but in the end the crisp and kelp did not take the w. In the first half,…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea discusses new address implementation plan and the cost of a public vote
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Carmel-by-the-sea is once again discussing a change to one it’s unique characteristics. On…
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Road closures in Soledad due to Front Street Maintenance Project
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers in Soledad will notice some closures and construction this week as part of the Front Street Maintenance Project.…
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City of Monterey presents options for outdated Central Public Safety Facility
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Monterey will receive a presentation on the Monterey Public Safety Facility Feasibility Study to…
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Salinas Fire Station 1 relocation journey during renovations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — While Fire Station 1 in Salinas is getting a makeover, Fire personnel and engines have been stationed at Sherwood Hall…
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Good Old Days Street Festival to delight Pacific Grove once more in May
PACIFIC GROVE, CA (KION-TV) — A much-beloved street festival looks to bring a bit of joy and nostalgia to Pacific Grove. The two-day Good Old Days…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Looking to Update Anti-Camping Regulations
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CA. – City council in Carmel-by-the-Sea is set to vote on an ordinance that would update their anti-camping regulations. Right now…
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Name of inmate killed during Monterey County Jail assault identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated 3:58 p.m. 3/31/2025 – The name of the inmate found dead after an assault has been released. According to the…
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Funeral service announced for King City sergeant who passed away unexpectedly
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City Police Department announced the funeral service for Officer Ryan Kenedy on April 3rd. The service is being…
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Tesla Takedown protest in Seaside for Global Day of Action Saturday
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of Tesla protests broke out Saturday across the globe, part of the Tesla Takedown movement sweeping across…
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Four drivers arrested for street racing in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Four people have been arrested in Salinas for street racing along the US 101 on Thursday night. According to CHP…
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Man found guilty of first-degree murder from 2023 in Seaside; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office announced Friday that 47-year-old Kevin Durran Hart of Patterson was…
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Waiting for the Bus: Royal Oaks families growing frustrated over school buses that sometimes never show up
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Royal Oaks community is growing frustrated over the lack of bus service for students in the Pajaro Valley Unified…
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New Encampment Resolution Fund highlights unhoused support
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 30 people have received support from Soledad’s Encampment Resolution Fund. The grant is meant to serve those…
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King City responds to youth violence with a plan of action
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City is looking to address a recent uptick in youth violence as the city council took first steps in developing a…
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Suspect arrested in early morning chase ending in Marina charged with attempted murder
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated 4:45 p.m. 3/27/2025 – Monterey Police have identified the suspect in Marina wanted for attempted murder. The…
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County of Monterey hold budget workshop to address $39.7 million deficit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The County of Monterey is navigating a projected $39.7 million deficit with a budget workshop to help figure out how to…
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