Living in the 831- Lucy’s on Lighthouse
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- We have started a new series called Living in the 831. We will hear the stories of the people and places that makes…
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Salinas Police say at-home masseur allegedly sexually assaulted female farmworkers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 6, 2023 AT 5:41 PM- Salinas Police said that a 53-year-old at-home masseur allegedly sexually abused…
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Monterey County Supervisors approve changes to $20 million Pajaro relief plan to allow more funding for individual, economic recovery
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A $20 million plan has been approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors which would offer half of the…
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Salinas city council considering significant pay increase for council, mayor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas city council members are moving forward with a significant annual salary increase for its members, including the…
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Capt. Joe Moses retiring from Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime member for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has retired. Capt. Joe Moses was recognized by the Monterey…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returning to the California International Airshow in 2024, Blue Angels returning to Salinas in 2025
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It may be December, but it is never too early to get excited for the California International Airshow Salinas. Airshow…
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Man arrested on forgery and elder financial abuse charges, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said that a 38-year-old man turned himself in on Monday after he was wanted for felony check…
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Monterey County District Attorney’s Office receives grant for Family Justice Center
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced the Monterey County Family Justice Center, Holding…
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Pacific Grove wants input on new City Manager
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Pacific Grove is asking people who live there for their input selecting a new City Manager. They’re…
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Central Coast hospitals prepare for the winter tripledemic
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Hospitals across the nation prepare for another winter tripledemic.…
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60 new flock safety cameras possibly coming to Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas City Council is planning to discuss adding 60 new flock safety cameras during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.…
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Soledad spreading holiday cheer during Christmas Celebration
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, the City of Soledad held their Christmas Celebration which gets the community into the holiday spirit. Eva…
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Pajaro families move out after an apartment complex deemed unfit to live in
PAJARO, Calif. (KION -TV) UPDATE ON DEC. 1, 2023 AT 5:55 PM- Friday was the day families living at 29 San Juan Rd in Pajaro had to move out and call…
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Soledad families reunite with grandparents after decades apart in Mexico
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Family members from Mexico reunited with loved ones in Soledad for the first time in several decades. Although it was…
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Pinnacles National Park suspends shuttle service due to unexpected lack of staffing
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pinnacles National Park announced its shuttle service is shut down until further notice after an unexpected loss of…
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Salinas to discuss “Red Light Abatement” ordinance to address increase in sex workers in certain neighborhoods
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Salinas council members are discussing a new ordinance they believe could help address people’s concerns about an increase…
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Federal funding secured for Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s “Vision Zero” plan
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — $640,000 in federal funding has been secured to help the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)…
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Salinas Police Department warns of worsening officer staffing shortage
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is warning of a worsening staffing shortage, which could lead to an impact to officer…
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Community members in Pajaro receive test alert ahead of winter storms season
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – On Thursday morning, residents in Pajaro received emergency text messages from the Monterey County Department of Emergency…
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Del Rey Oaks Police looking for alleged second suspect involved in storage unit burglaries
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said they are looking for a second suspect who is allegedly connected to multiple storage unit…
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Greenfield man sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcible rape causing bodily injury, DA says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 29-year-old Greenfield man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for committing three counts of forcible rape…
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Hugh Roberts II thanks Monterey Bay F.C. fans after having contract option declined
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 30, 2023 AT 12:27 PM- Former Monterey Bay F.C. defender Hugh Roberts II shared a statement to KION on…
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County of Monterey looking to increase fines for illegal dumping
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey is looking to potentially increase fines for illegal dumping. The county said they are…
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County of Monterey working to manage the Carmel Lagoon Sandbar
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County has public work crews to manage the Carmel Lagoon to prevent flooding for this year’s winter storms.…
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Man dressed as escaped prisoner arrested for seven outstanding warrants including possession of meth, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that a man that was dressed as an escaped convict was arrested after allegedly having meth in…
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DA’s Office: Man arrested for Pajaro bar shooting that killed two people allegedly acted in self-defense
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 28, 2023 AT 1:26 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a 47-year-old Watsonville man…
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Marina man arrested for allegedly killing Fresno County woman
HURON, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old Marina man is booked on murder charges in Fresno County for allegedly killing a woman early Sunday morning.…
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Salinas man injured in Williams Road shooting after argument with suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man in his 30’s is expected to be okay after being shot in the hand on Williams Road on Sunday night. Salinas…
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Soledad removes eucalyptus trees at Ramus park to make room for fire ladder truck
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The City of Soledad removed seven eucalyptus trees at Ramus Park on Monday morning. The city saying the trees are a hazard…
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Salinas Valley Health, Anthem Blue Cross reach multi-year agreement on new contract
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross reached an agreement on a new contract that applies to Anthem members enrolled…
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Person arrested for making criminal threats and entering school grounds without registering in Pacific Grove: Police
PACIFIC GROVE , Calif. (KION-TV)- Keeping school campus safe has become a top priority around the country. Recent incidents at schools in…
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Be Mindful: Addressing mental health challenges in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Plenty of people stopped to get gas in Salinas on their way to visit their family for the holiday…
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39-year-old man arrested after he allegedly stabbed a male victim in front of Safeway in Del Rey Oaks, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police have arrested a man after he stabbed a victim in front of the Del Rey Oaks Safeway on Thursday…
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California fourth grade students get free access to more state parks and museums
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fourth grade students throughout the state of California will now be able to get free access to more state parks and…
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American Legion Post 31 lends a helping hand on Thanksgiving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thanksgiving morning, many were enjoying their meals at American Legion Post 31 in Salinas. Volunteers who served meals…
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City of Greenfield to host community yard sale in December
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The City of Greenfield announced that they will be having a community yard sale on Dec. 9 thru 10. City…
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Pajaro Valley Flood Risk Management Project agreement signed
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- State and local leaders gathered at Watsonville City Hall to sign an agreement of the Pajaro River Risk Management…
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Gustavo Morales sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Salinas Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr.
The man accused of murdering a Salinas Police Officer made a court appearance at the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey in Salinas…
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Central Coast families react to PG&E rates increase
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E customers will have their rates increase by about 13 percent starting January 1st, 2024. According to…
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At least one person has died in car crash outside of Castroville
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said at least one person is dead in a two-car crash outside of Castroville on Monday…
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Soledad Unified School District hosts 9th conference of special education workshops
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – Families filled the Soledad High School campus Saturday for the 9th annual south county conference of special education…
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Elkhorn Road reopens after post-storm flooding forced partial closure
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON NOV. 18, 2023 – Elkhorn Road reopened this afternoon sooner than expected. Crews were able to clear the…
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Joby Aviation receives $9.8 million to expand Marina facility
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Joby Aviation has announced they’re set to receive a CalCompletes grant from the state to support expanding its Marina…
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Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne no longer with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirms Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne is no longer with the agency. The…
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Oxnard man convicted of killing Salinas man in 2021 shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 26-year-old Oxnard man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nelson Sanchez in Salinas…
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County of Monterey Health Department awarded over $250,000 in traffic and safety grant
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The County of Monterey’s Public Health Bureau announced that they have received over a $250,000…
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King City Police Department receives funds from California Office of Traffic Safety
KING CITY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Just like Salinas and Santa Cruz, King City Police is receiving a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety…
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County of Monterey to test new emergency alert software and system starting on Nov. 27
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced they will be testing their new emergency alert system starting on Nov. 27. The…
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Businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea preparing for the rain and strong winds
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain and heavy winds are expected to arrive on the Monterey Peninsula on Wednesday and later this…
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Father and son arrested on illegal firearms charges
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police announced that a father and son were arrested after they both had illegal weapons in their possession.…
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