Dozens of local girls learn skills, build confidence at day-long fire camp
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, Monterey Peninsula College and California fire women partnered to put on the area’s first Girls Fire…
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Mother of Philando Castile speaks during Seaside ‘Lights On’ kickoff, says this could save lives
SEASIDE CA. – The City of Seaside is officially launching its “Lights On” program changing the approach with minor traffic…
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Save the Whales co-founder dies in Monterey County home after fight with cancer, she was 87
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The non-profit organization, Save the Whales, announced the passing of one of its co-founders earlier this week. Maris…
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San Ardo man sentenced to 142 years to life for child molestation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update: May 19, 2023, at 3:54 p.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that as San Ardo man was…
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Man just off probation found with meth, ammunition and a jail shirt
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The South Monterey County Task Force assembled to conduct compliance checks for people on probation and parole. Nine…
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Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field receives $1 million for renovations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas announced that on Tuesday a construction contract for the Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field was awarded.…
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Three people wanted for possible connection to graffiti in Del Rey Oaks
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said they are searching for three individuals wanted for graffiti spotted on the 800 block of…
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SCESD to offer free, full-day preschool at eight campuses by start of 2025-2026 school year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas City Elementary School District announced that they are expanding their state-funded free, full-day preschool…
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DA: Woman who stabbed and killed 14-year-old Salinas boy in 2014 granted parole
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that on May 3, a woman convicted of second-degree murder in Salinas…
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Multiple people randomly attacked in North Salinas, suspect arrested
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said a 35-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night after he attacked multiple people and was seen driving…
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Mother arrested in Marina for DUI crash with child inside car
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Marina Police Department said they arrested a woman found driving under the influence with her 6-year-old child in the…
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New state preschool program coming to Salinas City Elementary School District
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Preschools in the Salinas City Elementary School District will be expanding starting this summer. The district is now…
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Salinas City officials explain how lift of cruising ban will work
Salinas, Calif. (KION-TV) – It was a win for the cruising community on Tuesday as members of the Salinas City Council voted unanimously to lift the…
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Monterey Regional Airport ILS repaired after flights delayed over weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE May 17, 2023- The Federal Aviation Administration gave an update on the instrument landing system that was being…
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Plane makes emergency landing near King City after engine failure
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a pilot and passenger are okay after a plane suffered a catastrophic engine…
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Makeshift housing in Royal Oaks to be demolished, tenants face housing uncertainty
Royal Oaks, Calif. (KION-TV) Update May 17, 2023, at 10:02 a.m.- Monterey County has provided an update on a property in Royal Oaks that was…
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Lights On voucher program to begin in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police and Fire announced that the city’s new voucher program will begin Friday. Residents or anyone who works in…
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City of Salinas transfers Animal Control Services to Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County announced Wednesday that Animal Control Services in the City of Salinas would be transferred to the County…
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2023 Monterey County Peace Officers Association memorial
MARINA, Calif. – The Monterey County Peace Officers Association hosted its 25th fallen officer memorial service and procession to honor the fallen…
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Salinas Police looking for suspects that carjacked elderly woman with gun
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for two people who carjacked an 80-year-old woman on the 100 block of East Laurel…
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Alliance on Aging and Executive Director Teresa Sullivan receive resolution
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Several members of Alliance on Aging walked to the board of supervisors meeting early Tuesday morning to watch a special…
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Lisa Brinton appointed as new community development director for City of Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday morning, Salinas City Manager Steve Carrigan appointed Lisa Brinton as the new community development director…
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Kate Daniels to run for Monterey County District 5 Supervisors seat
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Planning Commissioner Kate Daniels officially announced her campaign to run for the Monterey…
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Visiting KION’s biggest fan for 78th birthday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Not many things are certain daily in a newsroom, a story can break at any moment. One thing that is for sure, is a call…
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds shelter closes
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Warehouses inside the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds sit empty as Monterey County has closed its shelter completely for…
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Gonzales Police Officer named 2022 Monterey County Peace Officer of the Year
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Gonzales Police officer was awarded the 2022 Monterey County Peace Officer of The Year on April 27. Officer Nathan…
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Man arrested for drive-by shooting that resulted in injury of juvenile in King City
KING CITY, Calif, (KION-TV) UPDATE ON MAY 12, 2023, AT 1:45 PM- King City Police said that they arrested a 19-year-old Greenfield man in connection…
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Police: Man arrested for leading officers on high-speed chase through East Salinas that ends in collision
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas Police Department said they arrested a man on multiple charges following a high-speed pursuit early Saturday…
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Phase Two of the Elkhorn-Werner-Salinas Roads Project to start on Monday
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Public Works, Facilities, and Parks Department will begin phase two of the Elkhorn Werner-Salinas…
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SPCA Monterey County reunites baby gray foxes with parents in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center got three baby gray fox kits on Thursday. The finders…
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Police: Man shot while unloading groceries in East Salinas, toddler in car almost hit with round
SALINA, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas Police said they are investigating a few incidents in East Salinas that occurred Thursday night. Police said they…
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East Salinas flower vendors preparing for Mother’s Day
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Inflation is driving up the cost of flowers for this Mother’s Day according to an Economy professor. Already a lot of…
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The Village Project celebrates 15th anniversary, Monterey County recognizes their efforts to the community
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local non-profit on the Central Coast, The Village Project, was recognized for its generous work by the board of…
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Pacific Grove High School student wins annual 19th Congressional District Art Competition
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV)- A Pacific Grove High School student was awarded first place for her digital artwork in the Congressional Art Competition…
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Monterey County Supervisor Mary Adams will not seek reelection
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District 5 Supervisor Mary Adams told KION that she will not be seeking reelection in 2024. “I made my…
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Structure fire on Riker and West Romie contained to one home
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Police Department and Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Riker and West Romie Thursday morning.…
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Title 42 ending impacts on the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Title 42 elimination may see an influx of migrants on the Central Coast.With the elimination of Title 42, it’s possible…
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CDC ends Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 and what that means for the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The CDC officially ended its public health emergency today for COVID-19. Tools for the virus, like vaccines and…
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Two juveniles arrested in Greenfield for possession of loaded ghost gun
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they observed a vehicle Wednesday of a vehicle driving recklessly and tried pulling the car…
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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Emergency Shelter to close Monday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced that the Emergency flood shelter will be closed beginning Monday. The shelter was…
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Applications open for Monterey County Ag Pass program
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The application period for the Monterey County Ag Pass for agricultural operators is officially open. People in…
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Pajaro evacuees looking for where to live after Monterey County closes emergency shelter
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some people in Pajaro who are staying at the Santa Cruz County fairgrounds are now seeking to find where to live. That is…
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Seaside Police arrest man with 13 bundles of fentanyl and stolen bike
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police on patrol found a man on probation on the 1100 block of Fremont Street. Police said he was believed to be…
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The City of Seaside to start Thursday Farmers’ Market in mid-June
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Seaside has announced a partnership with Everyone’s Harvest, resulting in a new weekly Farmers’ Market…
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Central Valley man accused of murdering elderly Seaside woman pleads not guilty
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON MAY 9, 2023, AT 3:48 PM- A man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s mother was arraigned in a Salinas courtroom…
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Seaside License Plate Reader already helping solve crimes
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Seaside Police Department has a new technology already helping solve crimes. “Our License Plate Reader camera program…
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Marijuana Dispensaries On The Way To Monterey
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey looks to be gaining momentum into adding marijuana dispensaries to the peninsula. Kimberly Cole of…
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Pajaro teen struggles to balance school with storm debris clean up after flooding
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) -Imagine your home four to five feet underwater because of flooding earlier this year in the town of Pajaro. That is what…
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Teenager on skateboard hit by car on his way to school in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 14-years-old boy is in the hospital Monday morning, after a GMC hit him while on his way to school. Soledad Police told…
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FEMA releases guidelines on understanding your determination letter
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency released guidelines on Monday morning to help residents impacted by the…
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