How the unhoused can have a say in the 2024 Election
According to a CalMatters report, close to 186,000 people in California are homeless while the state deals with a housing crisis. Even though one may…
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Catching up with the candidates for Hollister’s Mayoral race
The race for the Hollister mayoral seat is inching closer and closer to the end. Up for re-election is Mia Casey. She’s seeking a second term after…
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Percentage of ballots counted for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties so far
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — With election day approaching next week, many polls and offices across the Central Coast are receiving their 2024…
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Two people dead in a crash on Highway 25 Monday; CHP
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Hollister/Gilroy confirmed Monday that a deadly crash involving two people on Highway 25 south of Bloomfield…
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A new mobile voting solution is hitting the roads of San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new mobile voting solution is hitting the roads of San Benito County, aimed at assisting underserved…
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PG&E partners up with California 211 to assist people during an emergency
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Wednesday that the company is partnering up with California 211 to alert customers in its…
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San Benito begins to weight their fire service options
HOLLISTER, Calif. – The San Benito Board of Supervisors are weighting new options for future fire services after Hollister Fire sent a notice of…
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Prescribed burn happening Tuesday through Thursday in Paicines
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Monday that it will be holding prescribed burns in San Benito County if the weather permits.…
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Clean Green Recycling Center fire nearly declared a local emergency
Hollister, Calif – The Clean Green recycling center fire in Hollister may be contained, but the fire was nearly declared a local emergency. The fire…
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Paicines man hit and killed along Airline Highway identified by CHP
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP has identified the man killed after being hit by a truck in South San Benito County on Sunday…
Continue Reading PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) currently in Santa Cruz County
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Wednesday that Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties may see power shutoffs…
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San Benito County moving forward with a new encampment clean up ordinance
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)-The homeless crisis in San Benito County. County leaders discussing multiple topics from the new encampment ordinance to…
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Roads back open after fire breaks out at Clean Green Recycling Plant near Hollister
DUNNEVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Monday night, a fire broke out at the Clean Green Recycling Plant in Dunnville, near the Four Corners area.…
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Beloved San Juan Bautista restaurant, Doña Esthers, confirms to KION that it’s closing
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monday afternoon an employee of the Doña Esthers restaurant in San Juan Bautista told KION that it will be…
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San Benito County community gathers to discuss pros and cons of Measure A
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Some local farmers and residents gathered to protest measure A. It’s a measure that could reshape land use…
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Northern Lights visible from parts of the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Some people living on the Central Coast were treated to a light show as the northern lights were visible for some…
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American Red Cross volunteers prepare to take off to help those impacted by Hurricane Milton
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): As hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, volunteers from the American Red Cross on the Central Coast are getting…
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San Benito County asks the public for feedback on Highway 25
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County wants community feedback regarding traffic on Highway 25. They say they will be giving an…
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San Benito County Fair celebrates 101 years
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 101st annual San Benito County Fair kicks off today amid an October heatwave. “It’s a time for [people]…
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How California’s Prop 33 could impact local rent control on the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Across the Central Coast, it’s no secret the cost of housing is a problem for many neighborhoods. Prop 33 is looking…
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People trying to stay cool amid heatwave in San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): The heat wave continues and many are looking for ways to stay…
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Cooling centers stay open through Central Coast heat wave
(KION-TV) – As many parts of the Central Coast battle excessive heat alerts to start the month of October, county governments are opening new and…
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Cal Fire preparing for Red Flag warning issued for parts of the Central Coast
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): A red flag warning is in effect for Wednesday through Thursday late evening for parts of the Central…
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Highway 101 near Betabel Road back open after big rig fire shuts down highway
SAN BENITO/SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Highway 101 is back open in both directions after a big rig suddenly burst into flames on Tuesday…
Continue Reading How Central Coast election offices are battling misinformation and preparing to keep the election safe and secure
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – As the November 2024 election approaches, election offices across the Central Coast are preparing for ballots to start…
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Vegetation fire breaks out east of Hollister; Cal Fire BEU
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a vegetation fire broke out east of Hollister about 45 minutes…
Continue Reading PG&E alerts customers about utility scammers on the rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E customers are extra vigilant because the company said utility scammers are increasing this…
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County of San Benito discussing Joint Powers Authority for the possible creation of a fire district
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) – San Benito County is considering forming a joint powers authority on Tuesday to discuss creating a fire district…
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Deadly crash closes Highway 156 near Flint Road in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP officers are at the scene of a deadly crash along Highway 156 near Flint Road. The CHP said one person…
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Birthdays highlighted on Wake Up from August 19 – 25th
(KION-TV) – With August coming to a close, we want to recognize those who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Here are the people who got a…
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Deadly crash forces partial closure of Highway 152 north of Hollister
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person is dead after a crash on Highway 152 north of Hollister according to the CHP. The CHP said a man…
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San Jose police officer charged by DA for lewd acts, sexual assault of child
Via: KTVU SAN JOSE, Calif. – KTVU has learned a San Jose police officer has been charged by the San Benito County District…
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San Benito and Santa Cruz counties awarded millions for internet expansion
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission awarded San Benito County $10.4 million for internet access…
Continue Reading Birthday shout outs on Wake Up: August 5 – August 11
(KION-TV) – As the week comes to a close, Wake Up gave a few shout outs for birthdays for this past week and the weekend coming up. Here are the…
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EPA suspends common weed killer DPCA amid health concerns and local impact
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency has just announced the emergency suspension of the common weed killer DPCA also…
Continue Reading Celebrate your birthday with Wake Up on KION
(KION-TV) – With a new month starting, let KION celebrate your birthday this week on Wake Up for the week of August 5th to the 11th. If you or a…
Continue Reading Birthday shout outs on Wake Up: July 29 – August 4
(KION-TV)- As the week comes to a close, Wake Up gave a few shout outs for birthdays for this past week and the weekend coming up. Here are the shout…
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IHOP, Denny’s join value menu wars to win back price-conscious consumers
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — It’s a summer for single-digit dollar deals as IHOP and Denny’s join other big-name food chains in offering value…
Continue Reading PG&E expands energy bill assistance and REACH program for more customers
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Friday that more Central Coast customers can qualify for up to a $2,000 bill credit under new…
Continue Reading Celebrate your birthday with Wake Up on KION
(KION-TV) – We’re finishing up the end of July and starting the month of August, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help celebrate your birthday this…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
Continue Reading San Benito County turns 150 years old
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – San Benito County is getting ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a large shindig in San Benito…
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Red Lobster may soon have a new owner
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Two months after filing for bankruptcy, Red Lobster is close to emerging with a new owner. Red…
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San Benito County supervisors approves to put J-P-A measure on November ballot for the future of Hazel Hawkins
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – The future of the Hazel Hawkins hospital continues. Tuesday morning, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved…
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Central Coast counties impacted by global CrowdStrike outages
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The massive CrowdStrike outage paralyzing airlines and other businesses across the world has impacted local county…
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How the Global tech outage impacted local Central Coast counties
SALINAS, Calif.(KION-TV): A global tech outage affected county services earlier Friday morning. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be speaking to all three…
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Hollister antique biplane overturned at Hollister airport Thursday morning
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to Hollister Mayor Mia Casey, an antique biplane landed on the runway at Hollister Airport on Thursday…
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Reward offered in illegal fireworks case that left multiple people displaced during 4th of July weekend
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police is offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of the person or multiple people…
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One person killed in Hollister crash, vehicle found severely crushed around traffic light pole
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police had to shut down a portion of Hillcrest Road near Highway 25 after a deadly crash on Tuesday night.…
Continue Reading Celebrate your birthday with us on Wake Up
(KION-TV)- We’re halfway through the week and we on Wake Up want to celebrate everyone’s birthday for the week of July 8th to the 14th. If you or a…
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