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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Salinas City Council decides to not change cannabis ordinance
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas cannabis ordinance won’t see any changes after all. On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted…
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Farmers in Chualar getting geared up for winter storms
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmers who work in Chualar are already preparing for the rain that is expected tomorrow.…
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Five suspects arrested for strong-armed robbery in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that five suspects were arrested for a strong-armed robbery incident that took place on Monday…
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Doctor runs Monterey Bay Half Marathon with runners whose lives he saved year prior
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As runners took on the 2023 Monterey Bay Half Marathon, it also marked a comeback for two runners who underwent a…
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Greenfield Police warning community about kidnapping scam calls
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police have received several reports of phone scams where callers falsely claim they have kidnapped a…
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Turkey prices drop nationally, but local shoppers grappling with increased prices for side dish essentials
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Thanksgiving is in less than 10 days away and some people in South Salinas have started buying their groceries for the…
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Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…
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Salinas PD looking for two suspects who are allegedly stealing rent money from multiple apartment complexes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they are looking for two suspects who have allegedly stole thousands of dollars in rent money…
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Warning signs in local trees as storms brew on Central Coast
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): This past winter season there were a lot of trees down because of the storms, we’re checking in with Cal Fire &…
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Marina Fire contains structure fire and rescue pet rabbit
MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina officials are looking into an apartment fire that left three people without a home and the rescue of one pet rabbit.…
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Be Mindful – Local veteran shares struggles with PTSD
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At KION we are committed to helping people address mental health issues and direct you to local resources. In our first…
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Orlando Johnson, former Palma High School and UCSB basketball standout, returns to UCSB as member of ESPN+ broadcast team
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Orlando Johnson is back at UC-Santa Barbara, but this time performing off the court as a member of the ESPN+…
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Dutch Bros Coffee breaks ground in Soledad, expected to open in 2024
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 9, 2023 AT 3:22 PM- Coffee lovers everywhere in South Monterey County are jumping for joy. The City of…
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Shelter-in-place lifted from Echo Valley Elementary School
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- North County Monterey County Unified School District confirmed that Echo Valley Elementary School has lifted their…
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New mural unveiled at Middlebury Institute
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, The Middlebury Institute of International Studies unveiled their new public mural called…
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Montage Health says CSUMB losing Physician Assistance program will hurt local healthcare worker recruitment
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE: With the Physician Assistance program at CSUMB shutting down in May 2024, the CEO of Montage Medical Group…
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Felton man arrested in Marina for allegedly chasing people with a machete
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said a 67-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly chasing multiple people with a machete larger…
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Greenfield teens driving stolen vehicle seriously injured after wrong-way crash in Salinas, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that Tuesday night three teens stole a car within city limits and it eventually resulted in them…
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Monarch butterflies are clustering along coastal California. Here’s where to find them
By Sara Sedillo They are back! The ever-so-mysterious invertebrates that cluster in masses, revealing a brilliant burst of orange and black. The…
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Carmel-By-The-Sea creates ad-hoc committee to explore adding street addresses
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) – Addressing, street addresses. It was a hot topic during Tuesday night’s Carmel-By-The-Sea City Council meeting.…
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PG&E is reports recent power outage in Salinas was caused by rain
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 6,000 PG&E customers were initially without power in North Salinas around 6 p.m. Monday night. PG&E is…
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Monterey County court workers rally for higher wages, strike possible if deal is not reached
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County court workers held a rally earlier today outside the Salinas courthouse to demand a higher pay…
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Marina Police searching for suspect of hit and run
MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina Police are asking for the communities help in searching for the suspect of a hit and run involving a pedestrian.…
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Salinas awarded over $8 million in funding for single-family affordable housing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday another round of Homekey awards totaling $156.4 million for 12 projects in the…
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Seaside Police asks people to vote for their shoulder patches
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police are asking the community to help them decide what will adorn their officer’s shoulders for the foreseeable…
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U.S. Senate hopeful Adam Schiff holds Salinas campaign event following Speaker Robert Rivas endorsement
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Steinbeck Center in Salinas was a packed house Monday night as U.S. Representative Adam Schiff held a campaign event.…
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Marina teenager cited on vandalism charges after allegedly causing over $2000 in damage
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, Marina Police announced they have cited a 16-year-old Marina male teenager after he allegedly caused…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office awarded $600,000 grant for body cameras
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is being rewarded $600,000 for body worn cameras via a grant from the United…
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Golden State Warriors to host 2025 NBA All-Star game at Chase Center
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors will host the 2025 All-Star Game at Chase Center, a showcase years in the making as the organization…
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Narcan used to save two people in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Sunday afternoon, Marina Police used Narcan to save two people who had overdosed. Officers were dispatched to a report…
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‘Doc’ Antle of Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking and money laundering
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An exotic wildlife preserve owner who gained notoriety on the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” plead guilty Monday…
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The Western Flyer returns home to the Monterey Bay
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 4, 2023 AT 4:44 PM- A boat made famous decades ago by author John Steinbeck has found its way back to…
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Salinas man arrested on hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing from a car crash
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police have arrested a 30-year-old Salinas man on felony hit and run plus DUI charges after he allegedly fleeing the…
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Drones will be flying in Gonzales on Monday for broadband installation
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you happen to live in Gonzales, you may be seeing drones fly over homes and businesses for a good reason starting on…
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Missing Salinas man found safely
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that a missing 77-year Salinas man was found safely on Saturday night. Police said that Santiago…
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Shuman Hearthouse will soon open its doors to help homeless women and families in Monterey
Ana Torrea, KION MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Starting November 7, some people will start moving into Shuman Hearthouse. Homelessness is an ongoing…
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Salinas ranked 9th best place to live in California
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The finer things in life come with a hefty price tag, as some living in the Salinas area were made aware of after U.S.…
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Brawl breaks out between attendees at Seaside High School football game, police say
Seaside, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside High School is quelling rumors that came out after an incident requiring law intervention broke out at the Battle…
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Four juveniles and adult contacted for being inside stolen vehicle in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said on Friday morning they conducted a high-risk traffic stop on a stolen vehicle containing five…
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Seaside City Council passes ‘Safe Overnight Parking’ site for homeless MPUSD students
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Seaside City Council unanimously passed a Safe Overnight Parking site for students who go to any of the schools in the…
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Housing for Marina veterans looks to be completed by 2025
MARINA, Calif. (KION) – EAH Housing, VTC, and local officials celebrated the wall rising of Lightfighter Village, a visionary housing…
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Soledad City Councilman resigns from city council
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Soledad confirmed with KION that councilman Alejandro Chavez has resigned from his position on Tuesday. Chavez…
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Half of Monterey County Court staff call out sick amid contract negotiations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A union member with the Monterey County Superior Court workers confirmed with KION that half of the staff with the courts…
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Salinas man arrested for after slow speed chase in a stolen vehicle in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said they arrested a man wanted for stealing a vehicle on Thursday. At around 12:12 p.m., Marina Police were…
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Salinas Valley Health names interim CEO
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors announced that Dr. Allen Radner has been named interim CEO during a board…
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Suspect still wanted for shooting at Salinas Halloween house party that injured seven
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE November 2, 5:09 PM: It has been two days since gunfire erupted in the backyard of a Chaparral Street home and…
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Families visit Garden of Memories cemetery for el Dia de los Muertos
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Garden of Memories cemetery in Salinas was filled with flowers as people sat next to the headstone of their loved ones…
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Local college students react to rise in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic language
MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Israel-Hamas war continues to cause ripples nationwide. Across the country, college campuses are seeing…
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Flower vendors and bakeries getting ready for Dia De Los Muertos celebrations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Families throughout the Central Coast are getting ready to honor their loved ones for Day of the Dead. Flower vendors and…
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