Lightning takes down eight power poles in Monterey
A lightning strike blew-out a transformer along del Monte Boulevard near the Cheveron gas station, according to Monterey…
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Post-shower snow in Monterey County, hail in Santa Cruz County
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) After heavy rains and strong winds hit the Central Coast on Monday, snow and hale were part of the forecast in parts…
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Monterey County lifts debris flow evacuation warning
Monterey County lifted the debris flow evacuation warning as of 2 p.m. on…
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Celebrities for 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am announced
Celebrity competitors at the 2022 edition of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am are slowly being unveiled via social…
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Firearms found in a car blocking a roadway in Salinas
After searching the vehicle, alcoholic containers and a firearm with no serial numbers on it were also found according to the Sheriff’s office.…
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Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer and guitarist, dead at 78
By Sandra Gonzalez and Chloe Melas, CNN Michael Nesmith, a singer and guitarist for the hit group the Monkees, died Friday. He was 78. Micky Dolenz,…
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Winter performance by Salinas youth with Salinas Pal program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Parents held their cell phones as they proudly watched children with the Salinas Police Activities League perform at the…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Monterey Bay Aquarium found a deep-sea fish
They’re an elusive species that lives 2,600 feet under the ocean. The deep-sea fish has a transparent head with tubular…
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Hartnell College rallies after Men’s, Women’s Soccer, Cross Country wins
The Hartnell Women’s Soccer team won their first-ever state championship title on Sunday, and the Men’s Soccer team took second in the state. The…
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Shopping safety after multiple Central Coast stores are burglarized
Busy shopping centers and arms full of shopping bags can often be a target for robbers, especially during the chaos of holiday…
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King City received $2 million grant for a new downtown plaza
The design was developed through several public workshops, meetings, and activities, according to the…
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A constant game of animal crossing: Roadkill and wildlife collisions on the central coast
Central coast residents are no strangers to long commutes and busy roadways. Paired with the variety of wildlife species that also reside within the…
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Homeowners rally against vacation rental enforcement
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing a program to enforce existing laws for short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated areas,…
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Monterey County employee dies in crash on Laureles Grade Road in Carmel Valley
Monterey County employee died driving over the guardrail near Southview Lane and Laureles Grade in Carmel Valley Monday…
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World War II combat-medic lives to share his Pearl Harbor story
World War II veteran lives here on the Central Coast to tell the next generation what he saw that day.…
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Two of three suspects arrested after Salinas neighbor reports car being stolen
Salinas Police arrested two of three suspects involved in Sunday morning’s car chase.…
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Greenfield Police connect a series of violent crimes from South Monterey County
Police departments in South Monterey County are working together after a series of violent crimes in Greenfield, Soledad, and King City Friday…
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Scheduled water shut off in Seaside
The city of Seaside said they will be shutting down the water between on Kimball Ave. from Modoc St. to Lorenzo Ct. and between Hilby Ave. and Plumas…
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Three arrested for Greenfield armed carjacking
Three people, including two juveniles, have been booked for various charges related to an armed carjacking Friday night, according to Greenfield…
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VIDEO: Salinas firefighters rescue person down an embankment
Salinas firefighters have rescued a person found unresponsive at the base of a steep embankment. Crews said they responded Saturday to a medical…
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Multiple people arrested on drug-related charges
A Moss Landing fisherman has been arrested, along with two other people, on drug and gun-related…
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17-year-old killed in Soledad shooting
Soledad Police are attributing a deadly shooting near Inca and Montezuma Drive to gang…
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Police arrest suspect in 2018 Greenfield murder investigation
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a 2018 Greenfield homicide…
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Questions about possible desalination plant on the Central Coast continue
For years people on the central coast have been wondering: With pacific ocean in our back yard, why is there a shortage of water? And what can be…
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Local residents struggle to buy homes on the Monterey Peninsula
For people who live on the central coast — we’ve seen the cost of living increase– which makes finding an affordable home here that much…
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Salinas couple pleads no contest to welfare fraud
A couple in Salinas received an over-payment of almost $17,000 in food stamps and cash aid while they were employed for three…
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Court interpreters shortage impacts non-English speakers
Across California’s courtrooms, Court interpreters are essential for non-English speakers. Interpreters help people, both defendants and victims…
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Could Omicron impact local tourism?
Monterey is ready for the holiday season, now lit with strings of lights and a Christmas tree sitting in Steinbeck Plaza. But just as it felt like…
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Former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, visits North Salinas High School
North Salinas High School students got a visit from former White House Chief of Staff and U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon…
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Police catch wanted felon after being spotted passing by a Starbucks
Salinas Violence Suppression Task Force Officer arrested 31-year-old suspect who had a felony warrant for his arrest after an off-duty officer…
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Another mountain lion sighting in Monterey County, this time at a popular recreational area
There’s been another mountain lion sighting in Monterey County, this time at Fort Ord National Monument. Mountain Lions are not uncommon visitors…
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Man shot while sitting in his car in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) King City Police are searching for answers after discovering a man who was shot multiple times while sitting in his car on…
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Tips on how to stay safe during the holidays
Here are a few tips from North County Fire Authority to keep your home safe during the…
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Man rescued from the side of the hill near Ragged Point
California Highway Patrol rescued a man from the side of a cliff in Big Sur.…
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Monterey County Free Libraries now has video magnifier computers
The machines are now available at the Prunedale Branch Library, Carmel Valley Branch and Greenfield Branch is also planning to add a hub for braille…
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King City juvenile arrested on multiple weapons charges
In addition to multiple weapons found in his bedroom, police said they also found a loaded handgun on his waist when they went to arrest…
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Las Lomas fire worries neighbors during dry, warm weather
LAS LOMAS, Calif. (KION) Early Monday morning Vanessa Acevedo started to hear sirens before a loud pop finally got her out of bed. That’s when she…
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Neighbors remember Moss Landing couple killed in suspected murder-suicide
A memorial sits outside the home of an elderly Moss Landing couple, after they were killed in what the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office believes was…
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Parents debate over the safety of delivering food to students in school
Food delivery services to schools is a conversation several parents are…
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Garage burns down in Las Lomas structure fire
A 5 car garage was in flames in a structure fire on Bowling Road in Las Lomas, Monday…
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Car rolls over in crash, police said driver was DUI
The 26-year-old driver was determined to be under the influence of stimulants, according to the police.…
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Family of 8 loses home to house fire before the holidays
A week away from Thanksgiving, this family of 8 lost their home to a house fire in…
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Motorcycle crash in Salinas leaves rider in serious condition
A motorcyclist is in serious condition after being involved in an accident on Laurel Drive and Linwood in Salinas, after 7:00 p.m. Sunday night. …
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Tips to help prevent your online steals from being stolen
you are planning on doing some online shopping this Black Friday or Cyber Monday, here are some tips from Pacific Grove and Watsonville Police to…
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USCIS provides free virtual information sessions
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services began different events where people can learn about their different programs including the process…
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Thousands of dollars in retail stolen from Sunglass Hut in Monterey on Black Friday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Suspects stole at least $27,000 worth of retail from a Sunglass Hut at the Del Monte Shopping Center during Black Friday,…
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Motorcycle crashes while attempting to outrun the police in Salinas
Thursday night, Monterey County Sheriffs said they tried to pull over a motorcycle in South Salinas when the rider attempted to evade the deputies.…
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In-store Black Friday shopping returns, but what can people expect this year
Lining up at the doors after a turkey dinner to grab those golden deals, is a tradition for many. But, have online deals, earlier Black Friday sales…
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Salinas man robs several people at gunpoint and starts a car chase with police
Salinas Police arrested a suspect that threatens multiple people at gunpoint through out Thursday morning.…
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Cross country freshman with autism runs in state championships
Fresh out of high school, Monterey Peninsula College cross country team has a new star runner making strides on the…
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