San Lucas man killed in crash near King City identified
California Highway Patrol Officers have cleared the scene of what’s being described as a fatal crash just off Highway 101 near King…
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Monterey could see its first major development in more than 40 years after a passed economic incentive agreement
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – On Tuesday, in a 5 to nothing vote, the Monterey City Council passed an economic incentive agreement with Lakshmi…
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Monterey Fire to conduct defensible space inspections in June
The Monterey County Fire Department wants to inform property owners it will conduct wildland fire safety inspections in the cities of Monterey,…
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French”Jellyfishbot” helping with pollution has demonstration at Fisherman’s Wharf
A French AI and robotics company ran a demonstration Tuesday for their new “Jellyfishbot” that can pick up floating waste and hydrocarbons.…
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Greenfield outages caused by downed wire hit by mylar balloon
Work is expected to wrap up overnight on a downed power line that had live wires making contact with the…
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Police: Chase with gang members ends in Watsonville after suspects threw guns on Highway 101, suspects identified
Greenfield Police said a police chase with gang members that began at 7 p.m. Saturday in Soledad ended in Watsonville after multiple agencies became…
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Gas prices hit average of $6 in California, beating state record high
The average price in Monterey County has hit $6 per gallon for the first time on record.…
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Grand Jury Report finds Monterey County Jail lacks proper surveillance, staffing and funding
The 2021-2022 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury completed its report on Monterey County jails and found a lack of staff and communication with the…
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One person dead after crash along San Miguel Canyon Road
The California Highway Patrol confirms officers are investigating a deadly crash late Friday night along San Miguel Canyon…
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Stolen Bay Area taxicab chase on Highway 101 ends in Soledad, suspect suffers major injuries
as at the end of a chase between a taxicab and police that began on Highway 101 and ended on Front Street and Moranda.…
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Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties “stressing” masking with rise of COVID cases
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties are “stressing theimportance of taking safety precautions, including continued…
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Monterey Police investigating shot fired into occupied apartment
Monterey Police said they are investigating a case where shots were fired into an occupied residence on the 300 block of Dela Vina Avenue at 11:48…
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Salinas Union High School District approves new start times
Tuesday night Salinas Union High School District Board of Trustees approved new school starts times for the 2022-2023 school year.…
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Seaside man sentenced to 30 years in prison for child molestation
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannie M. Pacioni said that a man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on five counts of child molestation.…
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Grand Jury Report finds Monterey County education response to COVID-19 was “commendable”
The Monterey County Civil Grand Jury completed its investigation of Monterey County’s educational response to COVID-19. They said that “Educators and…
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Crash involving 18-year-old driver kills woman in Salinas
Wednesday night after 10 p.m. Salinas Police said an 18-year-old driver crashed into a woman and killed her on North Main Street at Chaparral Street.…
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Housing Report: Three-times the minimum wage is needed to afford rent in Santa Cruz County
A new housing report is highlighting just how much the increasing cost of living is pricing low-income families out of the Monterey Bay…
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Three teens accused of selling Monterey County students fentanyl make federal court appearances
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Office of the United States Attorney said it filed federal criminal complaints charging three people with the…
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Salinas woman dies in crash on Highway 1
CHP officers confirmed one person has died after a crash occurred on the crossing of Highway 1 and Potrero…
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Defense and persistence pay off in first home win for Monterey Bay F.C.
In a season that will have many firsts, Monterey Bay F.C. capped off its first home game with a win over the Las Vegas…
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Mother-daughter owned Salinas flower shop makes Mother’s Day a family affair
Murillo helps run the flower shop located on East Market St., owned by her mother, Magdalena Bautista. The mother-daughter duo has been busy working…
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Elderly man burned in Carmel Valley Village fire
Monterey County Regional Firefighters said they responded to a structure fire at a commercial building at 3 El Caminito Road Thursday…
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New program lets first-time homebuyers in California borrow a down payment at 0% interest
A new California program is aiming to give first-time homebuyers a better playing field — offering loan forgiveness — if you stay in a home long…
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Male juvenile arrested with firearm in Seaside
Seaside Police said they arrested a juvenile after a witness noticed them placing a firearm in the garbage near Cutino park.…
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Making a splash: a deep-dive into central coast kelp forest restoration
After a round of early-morning April showers, the sky was beginning to clear at the Monterey Wharf while a group of divers boarded the Beachwaver II…
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Pacific Grove man charged with federal drug trafficking after 13,000 fentanyl pills found
The Office of the United States Attorney said it has filed a federal criminal complaint charging a man from Pacific Grove with federal drug…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea will not place permanent outdoor seating on the city’s top propriety project list
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) After Tuesday night’s city council meeting, the Carmel City Council unanimously voted not to proceed with the…
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Salinas Valley State Prison investigating homicide of inmate
The Salinas Valley State Prison says it is investigating the stabbing death of an inmate that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Cal Fire brings awareness during Wildfire Preparedness Week
CAL FIRE and its partnering agencies have spent wildfire preparedness week to bring awareness to threats and protections during…
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Police: Four known gang members arrested in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The South Monterey County Task Force assembled Wednesday and serviced search warrants on three residents and two…
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Police: Two wanted felons arrested during in-progress assault in Soledad
Soledad Police said they arrested two suspects after an in-progress assault was called in near Nestle Road and Los Coches Drive on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Body found in Monterey Bay says U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey said they found a body 10 miles north of Point Pinos Tuesday night. A Monterey…
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Fawn season begins in Pacific Grove
The Pacific Grove Police Department wants to remind people what to due during fawn…
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Greenfield Police save drowning man at Arroyo Seco Campground
Greenfield Police helped rescue a man that was drowning Saturday at the Arroyo Seco…
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Students from 1970 unearth time capsule in King City
Santa Lucia Elementary School uncovered some old memories Friday after more than half a…
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Bat and skunk test positive for rabies in Salinas, Chualar Canyon
Two animals tested positive for rabies according to the Monterey Health Department.…
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Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Monterey and San Benito Counties
MONTEREY/SAN BENITO COUNTIES, Calif. (KION-TV)– Cal Fire has suspended burn permits in Monterey County and San Benito County. Cal Fire says the…
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One dead in two-vehicle crash on River Road near Chualar
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV)– One is dead after a two-vehicle crash on the 600 block of River Road according to Monterey County Regional Fire District-…
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California to expand Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants beginning in May
Universal health coverage is one of the most sweeping changes proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom in his newly-revealed 2022-23 state budget…
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Pacific Grove leaders to consider resolution that apologies to Chinese community
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.- The City of Pacific Grove will be considering an apology letter to the Chinese community for the treatment of Chinese settlers…
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The City of Pacific Grove will be considering an apology letter to the Chinese community for the treatment of Chinese settlers at the Point Alones…
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Petitioning in front of stores, do you sign?
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) If you have been running those errands, you may have come across someone asking you to sign a petition for a measure, but may…
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Monterey County getting influx of tourism
A mix of warm weather and spring break have brought tourists out to Monterey…
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Monterey Police looking for man who stole eight pairs of sunglasses
MONTEREY, Calif (KION-TV)– Monterey Police Department said they are looking for a man who stole sunglasses from a Kiosk at the Del Monte Shopping…
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SPCA Monterey County rescued 11 squirrels
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are currently taking care of 11 baby squirrels…
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Betty White’s Carmel home sells for $10.775 million
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE April 26, 12:50 a.m.– Sothebys Realty confirmed with KION that Betty White’s Carmel-by-the-Sea home…
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Man arrested in Greenfield for impersonating an officer while drunk pleads no contest
Monterey District Attorney Jeannie M. Pacioni said that the man arrested for a DUI and impersonating a police officer in early March pleaded no…
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Greenfield man gets 36 years for molesting three children
On Tuesday the Monterey County District Attorney said that a Greenfield man was sentenced to 36 years on 15 counts of child molestation.…
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Marina Police looking for three burglary suspects
Marina Police Department said they are looking for three suspects who attempted to burglarize a business on the 300 block of Reservation Road on…
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Salinas woman sentenced to 11 years for carjacking and assault
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey County District Attorney Jeannie M. Pacioni said that a Salinas woman was sentenced to 11 years in prison for…
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