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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Kristen Smart murder trial coming to Monterey County
The Kristen Smart murder trial has come to Monterey County Superior Court after a ruling from the San Luis Obispo Superior…
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CHP investigating deadly crash on Highway 101 near Chualar
One person has died after a crash on Highway 101 near Chualar Friday…
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Sand City Police confiscate four firearms and nearly 400 rounds of ammo
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Sand City Police said they found two unloaded pistols, two unloaded rifles, a high-capacity rifle magazine and almost…
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Casey Bittner: Salinas born number one wrestler in the country
The Salinas Police Violence Suppression Task Force and K9 Oakley had a number one ranked wrestler in the country pay them a visit Wednesday.…
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Over $131,000 stolen in string of Monterey sunglass burglaries
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey Police are searching for several suspects who have targeted sunglass businesses on at least five occasions, it…
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NFL Legend Jerry Rice visits Salinas Target store
Salinas shoppers got quite the surprise at the Target store as NFL Legend, Jerry Rice, made a stop at the store on…
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Pebble now USGA anchor site with 4 men’s and women’s Opens
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Pebble Beach is now the third anchor site for the U.S. Open. The USGA says America’s most famous seaside course…
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Masking mandate no longer required on public transit
The Transportation Security Administration will stop enforcing mask mandates on planes and public transit after a federal Florida judge declared that…
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Gusty Monterey County winds force closure of Jacks Peak Park
Jacks Peak Park will be closed Saturday because of gusty winds in Monterey…
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The City of Marina to start construction on Reservation Road
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Marina Police would like to remind people about the upcoming maintenance work on Reservation road beginning April 19.…
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Person arrested in Sand City with 19 envelopes full of fake IDs
Sand City Police said they arrested a man who had 19 envelopes full of fake government identifications.…
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Free Dump Day planned for Earth Day in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– A free Dump Day has been organized by Caltrans for Earth Day on Saturday, April 23 in one location in Monterey County.…
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Rumored Salinas Amazon Warehouse plans fall through
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– According to Salinas City Councilman Steve McShane, the rumored Amazon warehouse is no longer coming to Salinas. He said…
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Salinas man arrested for threatening students with weapon hidden in chip bag
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police Department said they arrested a man near Washington Middle School after he brandished a handlebar that…
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Salinas man sentenced to 107 years to life for molesting four victims
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) APRIL 13, 2022 at 2:14 p.m– Monterey County District Attorney Jeannie Pacioni said that a Salinas man was sentenced to 107…
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Food Bank for Monterey County doing well against inflation
Regional food banks are struggling to serve those in need because of food inflation and high gas prices, but the Food Bank for Monterey County is…
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Salinas man pleads no contest to 18 counts of child molestation, faces 225 years to life
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a former Salinas resident pleaded no contest to 18 felony counts of child molestation…
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United Way Monterey rent relief program deadline is Thursday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– United Way Monterey is reminding people that the last day to apply for rent relief is April 14. Monterey County…
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A man was arrested in Monterey County for shooting his wife in the face
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a man was booked Tuesday for the attempted murder of his wife. James…
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Man in custody for allegedly stealing Marina Fire Department vehicle
CHP-Monterey said a man is in custody for allegedly stealing a Marina Fire Department vehicle on Friday…
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Greenfield Police warning parents and teens about sextortion
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Greenfield Police Department says it is investigating an incident where teen boys were targeted in a “sextortion.”…
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CHP: One man dead after vehicle crash on Reservation Road
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)UPDATE APRIL 10, 2022 at 11:29 p.m.– California Highway Patrol confirmed a male passenger has died after a crash on…
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Cal OES earthquake simulator gives earth-shaking demonstration
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– CAL OES made its final tour stop to demonstrate its earthquake simulator in Salinas on Saturday. This machine can…
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Deadly motorcycle crash in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY Calif. A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Cunha Lane in Monterey County according to California Highway Patrol. CHP said the…
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Man arrested in Sand City for fentanyl after walking into traffic
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Sand City Police said they arrested a man who was walking into traffic. The man was crossing four lanes of traffic on…
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As temperatures rise, so does the Central Coast’s fire danger
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The River, Carmel, and CZU Lightning Complex Fire burn scars are a reminder of the fire dangers that lurk, after a dry…
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Marina Fire planning for Presidio of Monterey Fire Station closure next year
A fire station in Seaside run by the Presidio of Monterey will be closing in a year and planning is already underway to make sure the community will…
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Lifeguards already being called to water rescues with warmer weather on Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)– When the surf is big, and the currents are strong, lifeguards are keeping a close watch on people enjoying their time at…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit
The Monterey Bay Aquarium let KION explore their new “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” exhibit set to open…
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Alisal Union School District pays $7.75 million to special ed student severely injured in crash
Alisal Union High School District’s insurance carrier paid $7.57 million for a crash in 2019 that caused permanent spinal and internal injuries to a…
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Monterey County Health Department looking to get funding for Sexual Assault Response Team
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors held its budget workshop.…
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Seaside man sentenced to eight years in prison for dealing fentanyl pills that killed one person, injured a minor
A Seaside man accused of dealing fentanyl-laced drugs that led to the overdose death of a man and the hospitalization of a minor has pleaded guilty…
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Increasing negative human interactions with seal pups along Central Coast
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Seal pupping season is underway and the Marine Mammal Center has documented a disturbing increase in negative human…
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Marina Police revamp patrols with 2 electric bicycles
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Marina Police Department has revamped its bicycle program with the addition of two electric bikes. “Bikes can be used…
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Recent shootings in the Central Coast and state have community members on edge
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over the last few months, a number of shootings have taken place across the state, including here on the…
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Community gathers to find local Marina child
About a hundred people came together to find an at risk missing 6-year-old named Emery…
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Separate pursuits in Seaside lead to gun, drug arrests
Seaside Police had a busy night Friday responding to two separate incidents where they had to chase down their…
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Caltrans: Repairs at Bixby Bridge complete, no Friday closure
Starting Monday, March 28, Bixby Bridge will be closed along Highway 1 for four…
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Salinas farmworkers call on Newsom to pass union voting bill on Cesar Chavez Day
On the holiday meant to memorialize the efforts of Cesar Chavez, California farmworkers are gathering across the state to call for more support from…
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Man arrested in Marina for child endangerment and having a ghost gun
A search of a vehicle uncovered a “ghost gun” and marijuana for sale in a car with a juvenile in it, according to Marina…
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Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project secures $67 million in federal funds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– U.S. representative Jimmy Panetta announced Wednesday that $67 million has been secured in federal funding for the Pajaro…
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Pacific Grove Police warn to not disturb seals during pupping season
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Pacific Grove Police is asking residents and visitors that pupping season has begun for seals. Please don’t disturb…
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Marina Police arrest man for reckless driving after he forces his way into apartment
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Marina Police Officers said they arrested a man who took CHP on a pursuit around 2:00 a.m. Jevon Johnson, of Manteca, was…
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Marina man arrested with over 10 guns and narcotics
A search warrant was issued after a car accident uncovered an illegal ghost gun and a search of the suspect’s home uncovered an arsenal of weapons…
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CSUMB to keep indoor mask mandate for Spring semester
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Cal State Monterey Bay has announced its plans to keep its indoor mask mandate until the end of the Spring semester on…
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Historical block of homes in Pacific Grove purchased by single buyer
A city block comprised of 15 historical cottage style homes have been purchased for $10 million…
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Road closed due to flooding in Monterey
MONTEREY Calif. (KION) An area of River Road to Sanchez Road was closed late Monday afternoon due to flooding according to California Highway Patrol.…
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Doctors inform Pacific Grove parents and students about the rising dangers of fentanyl
Multiple agencies are taking part in a town hall focusing on the deadly opioid fentanyl and its impact on children and young adults in the…
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Seaside High School hosts FIRST Robotics competition
The first Robotics Competition Monterey Bay Regional will be hosted at Seaside High School on Friday and…
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