County of Monterey unveils application numbers from the Unmet Needs Resource Program
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 10, 2024 AT 1:20 PM- The County of Monterey provided new information on how many applications they have…
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Be Mindful: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health of children
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Valley Health Doctor Erica Locke has been practicing medicine for 15 years and she has been seeing a…
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Monterey County Civil Grand Jury draws back the curtain on ways local law enforcement can improve mental health responses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A recent report from the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury found more ways law enforcement agencies and mental health…
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Steve McShane announces resignation from Salinas City Council
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime Salinas City Councilman has abruptly announced his resignation during a city council meeting on Tuesday…
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21-year-old Cal Poly student found dead at base of waterfall on Salmon Creek trail, deputies say
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KION-TV/KEYT-TV)- The San Luis Obispo Search and Rescue Team said that a 21-year-old Cal Poly Student was found dead on…
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Inmates at Soledad Correctional Training Facility graduate with job certification certificates
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, KION got a rare look at a program that is changing the lives of inmates at Soledad Correctional…
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Deputies identify victim killed in the Salinas Street shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 9, 2024 AT 1:41 PM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 46-year-old man who died in…
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Salinas native returns to the ring on as he continues to chase a world title
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas boxing star will return to the squared circle on Saturday night in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ruben Villa, (21-1, 7…
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Pacific Grove looking to deter Western Gulls from landing on buildings and rooftops
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Pacific Grove is looking to deter birds from landing and nesting on buildings and rooftops. City…
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12 surveillance cameras returned after being stolen from a warehouse, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that 12 surveillance cameras have been returned after they were stolen from a warehouse in February.…
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One person dead after SUV flips into a field, CHP says
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that one person has died in a solo vehicle crash that took place outside…
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Fresno man arrested on DUI charges after driving off the Monterey Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said a Fresno man was arrested after he drove his car off the Monterey Wharf while trying to evade police…
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Two riders injured after crashing their motorcycle into a parked car in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that two riders suffered major injuries after a solo motorcycle crash on Sunday night. Officers said…
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Man injured in Castroville shooting deputies say started after a fight
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff deputies responding to a shooting in Castroville said it all started while they were…
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine is Underway
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pebble Beach Beach Food and Wine Festival returns after five years with the best of the best chefs and winemakers.…
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Modesto man arrested for allegedly peeping into Monterey hotel windows on multiple occasions
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 33-year-old Modesto man is arrested on multiple charges, including peeping and attempted burglary, for allegedly…
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Salinas Police investigating deadly workplace incident along Merrill Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police are investigating a deadly incident at a loading dock in South Salinas on Friday afternoon. According to…
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With 99 Cents Only stores nearing closure in California, people on the Central Coast share concerns about losing affordable options
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Since 1982 the 99 Cents Only store has been a go-to spot for shoppers looking for the most affordable prices. Now some…
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Tax deadline rush: What to expect when filing as the deadline nears
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The countdown starts now to file your 2023 taxes. KION’s NATALY GUTIERREZ will be talking to a taxes representative.…
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People living on Ralph Lane still recovering from March floods
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Nearly a month after the flooding in Prunedale that left several families displaced. One family is finally back…
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Mutton busting registration entries open until June 6
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A beloved tradition at the California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting applications. Rodeo officials said they are taking…
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Police looking for two women who allegedly stole a gold necklace from a woman at a Costco parking lot
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are looking for two women who are accused of stealing a woman’s necklace at Costco parking lot on Monday…
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Plane looking to break speed record stopped at Salinas Airport
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Kansas plane looking to break a world record for the fastest flight around the world made their first stop in the Salad…
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North Sanborn Road Walgreens closed as roof caves in
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Our reporter at the scene said that the Walgreens on North Sanborn Road is closed due to the roof caving in at the store.…
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Monterey City Council approves installation of Flock Cameras
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 4, 2024 AT 4:17 PM- The Monterey City Council voted 3-2 to approve the installation of Flock surveillance…
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Big Sur residents talk isolation as hard closure announced near Highway 1 slip-out
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Wednesday was the last day for people in Big Sur to travel in and out of a closure near the scene of a slip-out along…
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Captain Cooper Elementary School and Apple Pie preschools to close on Thursday and Friday due to cancelled convoys on Highway 1
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 3, 2024 AT 1:19 PM- The Carmel Unified School District have announced that they will be closing Captain…
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People in Salinas frustrated with teenagers riding their bicycles recklessly
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 2, 2024 AT 11:44 A.M.- People living in Salinas are frustrated with multiple teenagers riding their bikes…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking for over $8 million for vacancies and new positions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In August 2023, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported 47 vacancies, including 25 sworn officers and 22 professional…
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California International Airshow tickets on sale now
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Summer tradition is set to return to the Salinas Municipal Airport. The 43rd California International Airshow will be…
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Central Coast fast food workers react to wage increase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Since Monday, a new era began for employees who work in fast food restaurants. “From earning $16.78 to earning $20, it is…
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7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan, National Weather Service says no Tsunami Threat to the West Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 7.4 earthquake struck off of Taiwan’s eastern coast according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake has…
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Former Shangri-La Industries CFO accused of using Project Homekey money to pay for private jets, exotic cars and large parties, lawsuit says
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The former Chief Financial Officer of Shangri-La Industries (SLI) is being sued in civil court for using Project…
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Two Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies injured during arrest of a Royal Oaks man
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said two deputies were injured during an arrest of a Royal Oaks man early Sunday…
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Bureau of Land Management reminds visitors to stay on trails at Fort Ord National Monument
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The U.S. Bureau of Land Management are warning visitors to stay on the trail when they visit Fort Ord National Monument.…
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Salinas Police looking for multiple suspects involved in a non-injury shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are looking for multiple suspects who allegedly were involved in a shooting that took place late Saturday…
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Special Report: Communities in Southern Monterey County set to receive more affordable internet service after years of limited service
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Communities in southern Monterey County say they have been limited when it comes to technology. For years, they…
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SURF Project proposal may lead to shutdown of Marina Handcar Tours program
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina’s Handcar Tour program could be impacted by a proposal to remove two miles of railroad track and replace it with…
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Hayward man arrested, multiple suspects wanted after Sunglass Hut burglary in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police are looking for multiple suspects in connection to a Sunglass Hut burglary on March 28, 2024. Police…
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Freight truck driver narrowly escapes vehicle fire on Highway 101 near Soledad
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple fire agencies responded to a freight truck fire along Highway 101 near Camphora Gloria Road on Friday…
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Salinas Main Street shooting suspect arrested after traffic stop
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man is arrested in connection to a shooting on Main Street in Salinas back on March 20, 2024. Salinas Police…
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WATCH: Final phase of Cal Fire structure fire training
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire crews from San Benito and Monterey counties participated in what the agency calls its final phase of…
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Monterey County Sheriff Deputies negotiate surrender of armed burglary suspect
ROYAL OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Sheriff Deputies safely negotiated the surrender of a suspect connected to an armed burglary in Royal…
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Monterey CHP arrest suspect in connection to non-injury shooting
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey CHP and allied agencies arrested a suspect connected to a shooting that took place last week. On March…
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Monterey Police arrest a man in connection to arson
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police arrest a man connected to a trash fire that happened in a bar last weekend. On March 23 at around 10:02…
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Del Rey Oaks Police arrest man connected to theft
DEL REY OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police arrested a man in connection to a theft that happened earlier in March. According to officials,…
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People living in Pacific Grove preparing for another storm
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): With the late season storm on the way, people on the peninsula were preparing Thursday…
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School district holds groundbreaking for Alisal Community School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 28, 2024 AT 5:13 PM- The Alisal Union School District broke ground on a new building at the Alisal…
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Caltrans gives update on Highway 1 slide repairs
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans gave an update on multiple slides that have taken place on Highway 1 along Big Sur Coast. Crews have been working…
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Monterey man arrested on arson charges, police say
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Monterey Police announced they arrested a 64-year-old man after he allegedly set a trash can on…
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