Greenhouse Fire at Plant Nursery in Royal Oaks Area
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A structure fire broke out at a plant nursery in the Royal Oaks area around 9:28 p.m. on Wednesday, fire crews on…
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Surveillance video shows CHP car flipping near propane tank in Las Lomas
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A California Highway Patrol officer is recovering after a dramatic crash in front of Los Lomas Market late Tuesday…
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8-year-old injured after being hit by car in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — An eight year-old girl was injured in Soledad after running into traffic in Soledad. Air Ambulance came to assist with…
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Inmate dead in homicide investigation at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — An inmate is dead with two others detained during a homicide investigation at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.…
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MCCAP hosting public hearing to meet the needs of low-income residents
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Community Action Partnership is holding a public hearing on which services are needed for…
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New cameras installed in hopes of curbing illegal dumping
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Environmental Health announced that their Illegal Dumping Camera project is now running in six…
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Two women injured in semi-truck crash in San Ardo
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people are injured after a semi-truck crash on Highway 101 near San Ardo. According to California Highway Patrol,…
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Salinas approves letter of support for sex worker crackdown bill
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Salinas voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the state capitol, in support of Assembly Bill 63,…
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MPUSD approves teacher housing feasibility study
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District unanimously passed a feasibility study for the development of a possible…
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China announces 84% tariffs on US goods in showdown with Trump. Europe also hits back
By Nectar Gan and Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China unveiled retaliatory tariffs of 84% on imports of US goods on Wednesday, matching…
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Lawsuit filed against PG&E for Capitola Christmas Day explosion
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new lawsuit has been filed against PG&E by those affected by a gas explosion on Christmas Day 2024. The suit,…
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Community reacts after two people injured from a shooting in Acosta Plaza
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Residents of Acosta Plaza are living in fear following a shooting incident over the weekend that has left many feeling…
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Pacific Grove harbor seal pupping season begins
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Harbor seals are being protected as they begin their pupping season in Pacific Grove. Temporary fencing along the…
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Santa Cruz Supervisors oppose new SAVE Act voter registration proposal
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voiced their opposition to new federal efforts to change the country’s…
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Santa Cruz County green lights cannabis lounges and on-site smoking at farms
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors are moving forward with plans to allow pot lounges to open up, but…
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MCSO hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Re-Entry Resource Center
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The groundbreaking ceremony for the re-entry center was held this morning at the Monterey County Jail. In what the sheriffs…
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North Monterey votes for safer routes to schools beginning April 27
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — North Monterey County Schools will begin the voting process for safer routes to schools at the end of the month.…
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Man arrested for drug, gun posession in Watsonville after search warrant
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested in Watsonville for drug and gun possession after a lengthy pursuit from Soledad. Salinas Police VSTF…
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Man arrested, woman injured after crash on Highway 1
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person was arrested for reckless driving after a crash near Mar Monte Avenue on Highway 1 Sunday evening.…
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New proposed terms being reviewed for fire protection services in San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council will overlook a new proposal for fire protection services for San Benito County. The Fire…
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Two women arrested in Scotts Valley for shoplifting
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two women were arrested for shoplifting over the weekend, according to Scotts Valley Police Department. …
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Hollister Independence Rally returns this July in a two-day event
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister is ready to welcome back its annual Independence Bike Rally after an eight-year hiatus. This July 4th &…
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Salinas to approve letter of support for bill cracking down on sex work
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — A new California assembly bill will crack down on sex work and human trafficking with the City of Salinas looking to send a…
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PG&E hosting wildfire prevention webinar for safety efforts
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Tuesday, April 8, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be holding a wildfire prevention webinar…
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SCPL joins Santa Cruz Pride 50th anniversary celebrations
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) is set to start celebrating Santa Cruz Pride’s 50th anniversary with events…
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19-year old from Milpitas killed in deadly crash south of Davenport
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The CHP released new details about a deadly crash that shut down part of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County…
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People split over Santa Cruz County plan to start construction on transitional housing center
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Construction is set to begin in early April on a new bridge housing facility located at 2202 Soquel Avenue.…
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Hands Off Protest, takes over the Central Coast in nationwide rally
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Across the nation, people are hitting the streets to demand that President Trump and Elon Musk leave vital services,…
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CDFW announces early ending to commercial Dungeness crab season
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced new changes for commercial and recreational crab fishing…
Continue ReadingAir Rescue in Big Sur
Calfire BEU has confirmed a rescue operation on Friday at Junipero Serra Peak in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Officials say that around 2:44pm, they…
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Greenfield gang arrests linked to San Jose murder, in multi-agency operation
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A multi-agency operation, sparked by a deadly shooting in San Jose, has led to multiple gang-related arrests,…
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Man dead after early morning accident in Santa Cruz
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 73-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on Highway 1 in the early morning hours near Soquel Avenue. According…
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Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a 30-second video saying how much he values global trade, imploring…
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San Benito River homeless encampment set to be cleared by end of April
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION) — Encampments along the San Benito, set to be cleared in just a few weeks. City and county officials there say they are a…
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King City Sergeant remembered by friends, family across Monterey County
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Law enforcement officers, family members, and loved ones gathered to say a final goodbye to Sergeant Ryan Kennedy, who…
Continue Reading New Bridge Housing facility construction begins, opens 2026
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Construction is beginning on a new facility for Santa Cruz County’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program.…
Continue ReadingJanuary 6th Rioters in Salinas
A debate on the national stage came to the central coast on Thursday night, as a group of 6 January 6th rioters came to speak at an event for The…
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Capitola City Council to Vote on Controversial Rail Trail Proposal
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — After a heated town hall meeting in Capitola, City Council members are preparing for an important vote on the…
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Deputies looking for more victims after Aptos suspect arrested for child sexual assault
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said an Aptos man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting at least…
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Suspect in 1976 murder in Aptos identified after nearly 50 years
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — After nearly 50 years, the murder of Karen Percifield of Aptos has been solved. Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office identified the…
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Monterey County D.A. sets date for 26th Annual Victims’ Dedication Ceremony
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office will host its annual victim’s dedication ceremony next Friday, April 11.…
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Annual Ducky Derby flocks to Santa Cruz on April 26
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On your mark, get set and go as a fan favorite derby quacks its way to the Central Coast this month. Omega Nu of…
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Firefighters at the scene of a structure fire at the Carl’s Jr along Lighthouse Ave
MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Fire is responding to a fire at the Carl’s Jr along Lighthouse Avenue. Firefighters are dealing…
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Five people arrested in connection downtown Gilroy midnight fight
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Five people were arrested after a fight in Downtown Gilroy on March 31. According to Gilroy Police Department, a fight…
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Trump’s massive tariffs shake markets, spark recession fears
Updated: 03 APR 25 16:04 ET By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Global markets on Thursday were severely rattled by President Donald Trump’s…
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National Burrito Day 2025: Holy guacamole, the freebies are fire this year
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTVU FOX 2) – National Burrito Day returns on Thursday, April 3, bringing with it a nationwide wave of burrito deals,…
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San Benito County launches first-ever mobile crisis response team
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County launched a new community mobile crisis response program to offer immediate mental health…
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Concerns raised over local middle school as SUHSD debates use of funds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) is advancing a plan to allocate nearly $130 million for facilities…
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How tariffs driving up the cost of cars are affecting dealerships, car buyers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Car sales soared over the weekend in Salinas, ahead of President Trump’s plans to implement a 25 percent tariff on cars…
Continue ReadingMobile Home Fire in Watsonville
A structure fire in Watsonville was knocked down quickly by Watsonville Fire on Wednesday night. It happened around 6:30pm, Firefighters responding…
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