Two mountain lions spotted in Royal Oaks Park over last two days
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey is warning parkgoers to be alert after two mountain lion sightings over the last two days. The…
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Prunedale carjacking suspect arrested near Monterey, San Benito County line
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Sept. 20, 2023 UPDATE 3:11 P.M. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as 35-year-old…
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Mother allegedly brings gun to son’s youth football league game, forces higher security measures
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The topic of safety at local pee wee football games is on a lot of people’s minds. this comes after police say a mother…
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Joby Aviation to have new manufacturing plant in Ohio, facility in Marina is expected remain open
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz based company Joby Aviation will be taking their flying taxi manufacturing plant to Dayton, Ohio. The planes…
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Joby Aviation chooses Ohio as new home for manufacturing plant
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon be manufacturing cutting-edge electric…
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El Grito Salinas set to commemorate Mexican Independence Day
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Mexican war for independence from Spain began on September 16, 1820. Today Mexico commemorates it as Mexican…
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Family Fun and Creative Sandcastles at Carmel’s 60th Annual Sandcastle Competition
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- People came from near and far to compete for the coveted golden shovel at Carmel-By-the-Sea’s 60th annual…
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73-year-old Salinas woman still missing more than a week after disappearance
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas posted on September 8th that a 73-year-old woman was reported missing a day prior to asking the public for…
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Army Corps of Engineers rushes to repair Pajaro River levee before winter rains
BY KELSI THORUD WITH KPIX PAJARO — With the help of the Army Corps of Engineers, repairs to the Pajaro River levee system, damaged by last winter’s…
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Salinas man arrested on DUI and possession of a loaded concealed firearm, police
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday morning, Marina Police arrested a 36-year-old Salinas man who was suspected of driving under the influence with…
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WWII veteran and King City High graduate that died as POW to be buried on shores of Lake San Antonio
LOCKWOOD, Calif. (KION-TV)- After more than 82 years a South Monterey County hero will be returning home to be given a proper burial where he grew up…
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Marina man sentenced to 75 years to life for sexual molestation of two children under 10
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 15, 2023, at 5:44 p.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was sentenced…
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San Jose man sentenced to 10 years for committing forcible sex acts on a minor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 52-year-old San Jose man has been sentenced to 10 years and four months in state prison after he committed forcible sex…
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Salinas dealer found guilty of possession for sales of multiple controlled substances
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that a Salinas drug dealer who was arrested in…
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Salinas woman pleads no contest to welfare fraud
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that 31-year-old Celene Alvarado-Pineda of Salinas has plead no…
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Monterey Regional Airport gets federal funding for new terminal and expanded tarmac
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): Some major improvements will be happening in the near future to the Monterey Regional Airport after 25 million dollars in…
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Buena Vista Middle student arrested after allegedly putting blade to student’s throat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a 13-year-old student was arrested Friday and booked into Juvenile Hall on…
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Students at EAHS create a club to help migrant students with their education
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Students at Everett Alvarez High School recently established a campus club dedicated to providing support for newcomer…
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Threats of Aromas School shooting “taken out of context” over Fortnite video game
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that rumors of threats of a school shooting made against Aromas School were…
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City of Salinas receives $8.1 million to transition people living in Carr Lake area to housing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- California has just awarded 12 projects $81 million to help move unhoused Californians from encampments into housing.…
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Resolution adopted for annual ‘Bracero Workers History Recognition Week’ in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution that will make the week of September 16 an annual…
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One arrested after online threats made to Alisal High School
SALINAS, Calif. KION-TV)- Salinas Union High School District confirmed with KION that a person was arrested after making social media threats against…
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Marina Police arrest convicted felon on multiple charges
via Marina Police Department MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina Police, with the help of CSU Monterey Bay Police, arrested a man on probation and known…
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Monterey Landlords concerned about moving forward with rent registry ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): The rental registry ordinance—the Monterey City Council voting in favor of the first reading of it last…
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WWII veteran returns home to Seaside to be buried after nearly 80 years
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Friends and family members of Wilbur Archie Mitts finally had the chance to bury his body after nearly 80 years. September…
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22 years later: Ceremonies across the nation and on Central Coast honor lives lost on 9/11
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The memories of a horrific day in American history are brought to light again as the U.S. mourns the almost 3,000 people…
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Guns and drugs recovered during attempted homicide investigation in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people have been arrested in connection to an altercation that led to shots being fired in an Old Monterey…
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19-year-old man shot along Williams Road in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old man is being treated at a local hospital after being shot multiple times in Salinas late Saturday night.…
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MLK Statue unveiling and garden dedication held at Marina Library
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- One of the most notable faces of the Civil Rights Movement will now be forever immortalized in front of the Marina Library.…
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Festa Italia celebrates its 90th year in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- For 90 years people in Monterey have been able to get a big slice of Italy with the annual Festa Italia. Starting Friday…
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One person detained after structure fire in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police says there is currently a fire on the 900 block of Sonoma Avenue. Police say they have a resident of the…
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CAL FIRE BEU announces partnership with PulsePoint to help save cardiac arrest victims
CAL FIRE BEU announced Saturday that they have partnered with the mobile app PulsePoint to help with emergency medical responses. This partnership is…
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Pinnacles National Park back open after wildfire
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pinnacles National Park was closed for a few hours Saturday morning due to an ongoing wildfire, the park announced on…
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Seaside Police reopen cold case homicide from 1993
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said they are reopening a cold case from nearly 30 years ago. Gabriel Garibay Lopez was killed while…
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Monterey County DA’s Office backs California ballot proposal to crack down on fentanyl dealers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A 2024 proposed ballot initiative in California—called Alexandra’s law—would crack down on fentanyl…
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Cold Case: How Seaside is taking steps to move on from a dark past and bring closure to families
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said the murder of Rafael Wynn was one of four that took place within the city in 2014 that occurred over…
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A homecoming over 80 years in the making, bringing home a World War II hero to Seaside
Diana Ward in the same room as her uncles remains for the first time On Sunday September 10, 1944, tragedy struck as the aircraft carrying U.S. Navy…
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Greenfield Police investigating overnight shooting that injured one person
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they are looking for the person(s) responsible for a shooting on the 1100 block of Chalone Drive…
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Seaside Police honor market owner for helping family cope after deadly crash outside his store
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police are honoring a local market owner after he showed extreme compassion for a family that suffered a great…
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Seaside WWII veteran to be brought back and buried home on Sept. 11
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Navy Aviation Radioman 1st Class who was shot down in Palau during WWII is returning home after forensic analysis…
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County of Monterey offering free, pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County Of Monterey is trying to make it easier than ever for homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units to…
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“Future Focused” banners installed along city streets for Gonzales High School Class of 2023
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you see student banners across the streets of Gonzales it’s because the public works department has finished…
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Highway 101 southbound on and off ramps closed for roadwork, creates “traffic nightmare”
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police said if you’re in the city and are trying to leave or enter south, good luck. “CalTrans shut down the…
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CSU Administration explains how multi-year tuition proposal could be a positive
MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- California State University broke down the possible tuition for its schools across the state. CSU reps say they still…
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Fire on southbound Highway 101 off Sala Road in Salinas extinguished
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Caltrans cameras showed heavy smoke in the area of Highway 101 off Sala Road. The fire was burning off the southbound…
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Neighboring businesses and the City of Salinas weigh in on food truck controversy
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Food truck troubles in Salinas are stirring in an East Salinas neighborhood.The food truck El Chaparrito has been stationed…
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Monterey Police, other agencies, team up to help unhoused people find help services
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): What used to be the old French Consulate in Monterey is now home to the Homeless Outreach Navigation Center. Monterey…
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Two people rescued from burning home in Marina, one person dead
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple fire agencies responded to reports of a home burning in Marina with multiple people trapped inside. Marina Fire…
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UC Santa Cruz and CSU Monterey Bay rank in Forbes’ list of top colleges in the country
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Forbes has released their list of “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023. This list showcases the top 500 colleges in the…
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Salinas Police looking for missing at-risk juvenile last seen in south Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are asking for help searching for a missing at-risk juvenile. Ibel Lopez, 14, was last seen on the South…
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