Beached baby orca at Carmel State Beach
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Point Lobos Foundation announced Tuesday that the Marine Mammal Center and State Parks personnel are attempting to…
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Skunk tests positive for rabies in the Prunedale area
MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Monday that a striped skunk found on September 4 near Blackie Road and Rolling…
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SUHSD YONDR pouches raise questions regarding potential school emergencies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Students have been back in school for about one month, and many California campuses are navigating the new cell phone…
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County of Monterey lifts some evacuation warnings prompted by the Boone Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has lifted the last of the Boone Fire evacuation warnings, according to the county.…
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The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas will be addressing its housing crisis this week in Tuesday’s city council meeting. The formal…
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Cal Fire BEU to hold a procession for fallen firefighter Tuesday morning following a memorial service in Hollister
MONTEREY COUNTY, HOLLISTER Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 9/7/24: Honoring a fallen firefighter. A celebration of life being held this morning in…
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Mountain Lion sighting in South Salinas
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – A young male mountain lion roamed through Downtown Salinas Thursday morning, something that Paulette Wilkins, who has…
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Trailer hauling antique car catches fire on Highway 68
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police and Fire agencies have Highway 68 shut down in both directions near York Road after a large…
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South Monterey County heat impacts
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV): There’s a heat advisory for parts of South Monterey County.…
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Approximately 80 animals shot in Prunedale early Tuesday morning; Monterey County Sheriff’s Department confirms
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that a suspect has been arrested after firing multiple…
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Deadly crash off Highway 183 near Cooper Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey CHP confirmed Monday that there was a deadly vehicle versus pole crash at approximately 4:28 a.m. They…
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Salinas PD: Multiple arrests, citations and vehicles towed after reports of illegal vehicle side show activities overnight
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple illegal sideshows activity that happened on Saturday night sparked concerns about people’s safety. “It can…
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Road construction updates in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): In Santa Cruz County One single lane in both directions of Highway 1 will be closed overnight between…
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Argyle fire forward progress stopped at 100 acres
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION) — Cal Fire confirmed a vegetation fire broke out on Argyle Road in the Bradley area on Sunday, September 1 around 10:40 p.m.,…
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Marina man arrested after attacking, robbing his neighbor, police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police said they arrested a man they believe is responsible for robbing and attacking his neighbor. Police said…
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Salinas Unified High School District narrows down Superintendent search
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees announced Friday that they’ve completed the fifth phase…
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Inmate Mario Rodriguez sentenced to life in double homicide and the assault of a deputy
SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office confirmed Friday that Norteno criminal street gang member Mario…
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The Attorney General’s office announces cannabis theft busts, “large number” from Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that 22 arrests have been made involving a statewide…
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The Office of Health Care Affordability looking into the challenges of expensive healthcare in Monterey County
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The office of Health Care Affordability is holding a meeting Wednesday morning to address healthcare challenges in the…
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PG&E alerts customers about utility scammers on the rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E customers are extra vigilant because the company said utility scammers are increasing this…
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Active orcas spotted during whale watching trip in Monterey Bay on Saturday
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A KION viewer sent in video of orcas they spotted while on a whale watching trip in Monterey Bay Saturday. In the…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium ranks in top 10 best aquariums in U.S.
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- It’s no secret that both locals and tourists think of the Monterey Bay Aquarium when they think of the city of Monterey.…
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CHP: 19-year-old from Salinas killed in early morning crash identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirmed a 19-year-old from Salinas was killed in an early Saturday morning crash on the north side of the…
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Sinkhole shuts down a portion of La Salle Avenue in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside is warning people about a sinkhole that formed along La Salle Avenue in the city overnight.…
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Birthdays highlighted on Wake Up from August 19 – 25th
(KION-TV) – With August coming to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a…
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Salinas Police identify suspect in 2021 murder on Tuscany Way
Salinas police are asking the public for information as they investigate a deadly shooting that happened on Tuscany Way last…
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State Parole Board denies parole for man convicted of murdering two Monterey Peninsula women
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced the state parole board has denied parole to convicted…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea community addresses how to bring affordable housing to community in Wednesday meeting
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) – People in Carmel-by-the-Sea came together Wednesday night to figure out how to bring affordable housing to…
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Concerns over the removal of crosswalk on Fountain and Pine Avenue in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Wednesday night, Pacific Grove City Council will be discussing re-establishing a crosswalk at an intersection…
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Person hit and killed by a car on Highway 101 near King City; CHP
KING CITY, Calif (KION-TV) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash after a car hit a person walking on Highway 101 and…
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Structure fire on Bryant Canyon in South Monterey County now fully contained
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU confirmed a structure fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in Bryant Canyon, South Monterey…
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B.R.A.K.E.S. comes to Laguna Seca for teen defensive driving program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — This weekend, the WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca will host a national teen defensive driving…
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Crowds pack Salinas City Council meeting over tenant protection program discussion
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council decided to move forward with the next steps on a proposed protection program for…
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Waiting on Justice: A KION Special Report
In the wee hours on the morning of August 8, 2002, the mother of three young children and beloved Salinas waitress, 25-year-old Loretta “Lori…
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Million dollar rare car destroyed in fire after showcasing at Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Scott Grundfor Company based out of Arroyo Grande announced that a 1979 Ford Ghia Probe I Prototype had been…
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Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrates 50 years of historic racing in Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion welcomed drivers, race fans, and car enthusiasts from around the world. All of them…
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Greenfield Police arrest suspect in attempted homicide
GREENFIELD, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police have arrested one suspect in connection to an attempted homicide Sunday night. According to…
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D’oh!: Simpsons car busted for speeding on Central Coast
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP-Monterey is warning about speeding after a blue exotic vehicle with a Simpsons theme was busted for speeding…
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From Prunedale to Paris: North Monterey County teachers share their journey to watch the Olympic games
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two North Monterey County teachers are sharing their journey from Prunedale to Paris to capture the sights and sounds…
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Salinas Police arrest suspect connected to homicide on North Main Street
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- 58-year-old Saul Guadalupe Santos was the victim shot and killed this past Sunday morning on North Main Street street in…
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Major gas leak prompts road closures, some evacuations along Espinosa Road near Castroville
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — North Monterey County Fire confirms PG&E is sending crews to address a major gas leak near Castroville along…
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Law enforcement agencies increasing patrols as Monterey Car Week continues
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey Car Week is in full effect and is bringing in a lot of people out of the area into the Central Coast to see…
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Clint Eastwood’s home in Carmel-by-the-Sea up for sale
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Former Carmel by-the-Sea Mayor and Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has put his mansion, known as Las Ondas, up…
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Attempted bank robbery suspect arrested in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police said a man attempting to rob a bank in the city has been booked into the Monterey County Jail. Police said…
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Pajaro Middle School reopens following extensive flood damage from March 2023 storms
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) – This year’s first day of school is extra significant for students and staff at Pajaro Middle School. The school…
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Salinas Police investigating mid-day shooting at Central Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A portion of the area surrounding Central Park in Salinas is closed off after reports of shots fired in the area late…
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Seaside Police arrest one person connected to shooting
SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police say they’ve arrested one person in connection to a shooting that happened last Monday. According to…
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Snowy plovers rescued and released in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center announced Tuesday that they were successful in saving six small snowy…
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Big Sur road closure rescue Friday
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Monday that at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, there was a search and rescue called in to the…
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15 unlicensed contractors busted in sting operation
SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Contractors State License Board, Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and California Department of Insurance…
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