Non-profit finds solutions to Monterey County’s water quality problems
We spoke to residents in the area that at one point had almost 500 milligrams above the legal standard in California of nitrate per liter of water.…
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Monterey County man pleads guilty to forcible child molestation
The Monterey County District Attorney’s office says a man has pleaded guilty to three counts of forcible child…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for raping stranger, causing ‘significant’ injuries
Salinas resident Isaac Garcia has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty forcible rape with special allegations…
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Man arrested on gun charges after report of fight in Monterey
Monterey police said a 21-year-old man was arrested on several gun charges after officers responded to a report of a…
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Suspected DUI driver arrested in Sand City after reportedly hitting charging station
Sand City police say a driver suspected of DUI was arrested this week after officers responded to a report of a possible…
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Sea otter found dead in illegal fishing trap in Moss Landing
A southern sea otter was found dead in an illegal fishing trap on Zmudowski State Beach in Moss Landing, and now state and…
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SPCA holds ‘Pick Your Price’ adoption event for certain exotic pets
The SPCA Monterey County is holding a “Pick Your Price” adoption event for several animals considered exotic…
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Monterey Police search for missing therapy dog
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey Police need the communities help locating a family’s missing therapy dog. The dog goes by the name of “Cress” and…
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Vaccinations stay steady as the first round of big cash prizes gets closer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom calls it a “cash slash lottery,” one for the history books in…
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Rock reportedly thrown through window of Monterey Republican Headquarters office
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Members of the Republican Party in Monterey report that a rock was thrown through the window of the headquarters office.…
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Pacific Grove High alum and artist creates colorful graduation gift
The Pacific Grove High School class of 2021 will have a colorful background for their graduation ceremony this year, thanks to a talented alum.…
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Two Pacific Grove residents awarded for helping to fight fire, alerting neighbors
The Pacific Grove Police Department and Monterey Fire have awarded the Public Service Award to two Pacific Grove residents…
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Salinas welcomes back Food & Wine Festival following COVID hiatus
Among the many events returning following a year of COVID-related cancellations is the Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival.…
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Talks about housing migrant children at Camp Roberts on “indefinite hold”
Camp Roberts in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties was a site under consideration for housing unaccompanied…
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Gubernatorial candidate John Cox visits Monterey during campaign tour
Gubernatorial candidate John Cox made a stop in Monterey Wednesday as part of his “Meet the Beast Bus…
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Monterey County Supervisor cited for suspected DUI
A Monterey County Supervisor has been cited for suspected…
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LIVE UPDATES – Active fires burning in Central Coast
As temperatures are rise, KION is on the lookout for the latest fires blazing through central California. The article lists the latest updates and…
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Workforce Development Board to host virtual Monterey County job fairs
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board announced that it is hosting virtual job fairs to connect employers and job…
Continue Reading Salinas man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing his brother
Salinas resident Mark Nall has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the shooting death of his…
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Fire leads to road closure in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) A fire outside of King City Tuesday night is now 100 percent contained, according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jon Heggie.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rodeo and Airshow return to Salinas after pandemic postponement. What you need to know
We’re coming out of a year spent inside, away from friends, family and celebrations.…
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16 year-old pilot flies home to Marina Airport for her birthday
A 16-year-old pilot is flying into the Central Coast for her birthday…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties move to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The State of California announced Tuesday that Monterey and San Benito Counties have moved to the yellow tier of the Blueprint for a Safer…
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MPUSD hosts in-person graduation at Monterey County Fairgrounds
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is hosting in-person graduation ceremonies at the Monterey County Fairgrounds…
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Salinas man arrested in connection to homicide in Mann’s Packing parking lot
Police say a Salinas man has been arrested on murder charges following a shooting in the parking lot of Mann’s Packing in…
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Monterey Fire to begin conducting fire safety inspections
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fire Department will start fire safety inspections on June 1, 2021 as the state prepares for…
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Salinas shooting sends two juveniles to the hospital Monday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Two juveniles are recovering from gunshot wounds after a shooting near Del Monte Avenue in Salinas. According to the Salinas…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Should California Democrats run a recall candidate? Too many GOP candidates?
The recall attempt to oust California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be heading for your ballot this Fall.…
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Military couple build a coffee brand from Monterey in honor of veterans and first responders
They say coffee is their “lifeblood” when they’re working day-in and day-out at three in the morning. And a big part of Coalition Coffee Co.’s…
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HAPPENING NOW: Central Coast Memorial Day Ceremonies
Hundreds on the Central Coast are remembering and honoring the service members who never made it out of uniform and paid the ultimate sacrifice in…
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800+ acre fire breaks out northeast of Bradley
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire has confirmed with KION a large brush fire has broken out off Wunpost Road and Sargent Canyon Road northeast of…
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Laundromat fire breaks out in Marina
A fire broke out at a commercial laundromat Saturday morning.…
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New veterans unit opens in Soledad Correctional Training Facility
A new unit set to house up to 120 incarcerated veterans at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad makes its official opening,…
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Portions of Los Padres National Forest damaged by Dolan Fire set to reopen this weekend
The Dolan Fire burned nearly 125,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest last year, and it led to closures in areas affected by the…
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Salinas middle school renamed after beloved principal
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Scores of family, community members and local teaching staff and students took time to remember a beloved teacher and…
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High schools work together to promote work-based learning opportunities
South Monterey County Schools join forces to advance work-based learning opportunities for high school…
Continue ReadingSan Jose man convicted of murdering Salinas man over refusal to return bag of clothes
A Monterey County jury has convicted San Jose resident Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante of first-degree murder after a two-week…
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Fort Hunter Liggett holds groundbreaking ceremony for new electric microgrid
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Fort Hunter Liggett officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning to begin the process of building their…
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High school seniors celebrate their graduation in person
After spending the majority of their final year of high school behind a computer screen, seniors across Monterey County celebrate their graduation…
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Highway 101 reopens near King City after disabled big rig blocks road
Caltrans reports that both lanes of Highway 101 are blocked in each direction near Jolon…
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Sheriff’s Office: Greenfield man with gun arrested on his way to work
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a Greenfield man has been arrested after the department got an anonymous tip about a…
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Salinas police arrest suspect in homicide on N. Main Street
Salinas police say detectives are investigating a homicide that happened on N. Main Street near E. Bolivar…
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Salinas Police address complaints about loud cars
Police say they are getting more and complaint of loud cars zooming down
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Big rig fire prompts closures on Highway 101 in Salinas
Caltrans reports that southbound lanes of Highway 1010 are closed at Laurel Drive due to a semi-truck…
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New financial stability course to be offered to inmates at Monterey County Jail
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with United Way to offer a new financial courses for inmates. These and…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of new SHARE Center
A ceremony will be held to mark the opening of the new SHARE Center on…
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Central Coast farmworkers share concerns about drought
In April Governor Gavin Newsom expanded his Drought Emergency Proclamation to certain counties around…
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Advocates express concerns about potentially keeping migrant children at Camp Roberts
Advocates across the Central Coast are concerned as Camp Roberts could potentially be a place where thousands of migrant children will be…
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One year after George Floyd’s death: Local organizations gather at Salinas City Hall to remember George Floyd
Local organizations gathered at Salinas city hall to remember the anniversary of George Floyd’s death and make their voices heard about defunding the…
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City of Gonzales Recreation now selling Summer Pool Passes for the community pool
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) The City of Gonzales Recreation wants you to beat the heat this summer at the Gonzales Community pool. Residents can now…
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