VTA workers on strike impact over 100,000 commuters across Santa Clara County
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A major disruption to public transportation has taken place in Santa Clara County, as VTA workers have gone…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital notified of potential nationwide terror threat targeting hospitals
HOLLISTER, Calif (KION-TV) – On Thursday, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was notified about a potential terror threat targeting mid-sized U.S.…
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LEGO build imaginations at BrickUniverse this weekend in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The BrickUniverse collides with our universe this weekend in Monterey as part of the 2025 Imagine Tour. LEGO fanatics…
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Second suspect arrested in 2023 fatal shooting on Garner Avenue
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update: March 21, 2025, 11:55 a.m. – A second suspect was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in 2023. Monterey…
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Dash cam footage of Prunedale officer-involved shooting released
COUNTY OF MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Five days after a deadly officer-involved shooting, the Monterey County D.A. has identified the CHP officer…
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Two people, dog safe after RV fire in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update March 21, 2025 12:05 p.m. – Two people and their dog are safe after their RV caught on fire in Marina on…
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Man caught on camera throwing Bricks at Watsonville church, causing $10K in Damage
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A historic church in Watsonville was targeted in an act of vandalism once again, leaving the community…
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DoorDash will let users buy now, pay later for fast food, a possible worrying sign for the economy
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Buy Now, Pay Later services are typically used on large purchases, like furniture. But now one service is…
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Convicted murderer Robert Lanoue sentenced Thursday
Anne Pham was five years-old when she was brutally murdered and sexually assaulted in 1982. Her murderer dumped her body near a ditch in Fort Ord…
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Tensions run high over fire service at San Benito County special meeting
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated: 1:20 p.m. Heated disruptions and tensions between supervisors ran high as the San Benito County Board…
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Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department, raising questions for students and parents
Originally Published: 20 MAR 25 14:38 ET Updated: 20 MAR 25 16:48 ET By Kevin Liptak and Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Kevin!
Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces Kevin! Kevin is one of two brothers rescued in north Salinas after a good samaritan saw the young litter…
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Central Coast auto business worried about Trumps proposed tariffs on international imports
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) — With President Trump’s proposed tariffs, some local business owners are wondering how they will be impacted, especially…
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City of Pacific Grove looking to amend its noise ordinance for local live music
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Pacific Grove is looking changing their rules surrounding changing their rules over live music and…
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Structure fire fully engulfs home in Soledad Tuesday night
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU announced that they responded to a structure fire on Metz Road Tuesday night. They said once they showed up…
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SkyPark Town Center plans move forward with amended lease
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A supplemental lease is expected to be signed for a new development coming to SkyPark in Scotts Valley. The new…
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Alfred Hitchcock Festival in Scotts Valley celebrates iconic director
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif-(KION TV)–Did you know the “master of suspense” lived on the Central Coast for 30 years? The famous film director was…
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United Soccer League club owners vote to implement first U.S. sports league promotion, relegation system
TAMPA, Fl (KION-TV) — The United Soccer League announced club owners voted to implement a promotion and relegation system. The first of its kind for…
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FBI investigating Tesla vehicles shot and set on fire at facility in Las Vegas
KSNV, LVMPD, CNN By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A person dressed in black shot and set fire to several Tesla vehicles at a repair facility in Las…
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Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks, hours after Trump-Putin call
By Jessie Yeung, Maria Kostenko, Lauren Kent and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine and Russia exchanged aerial assaults overnight, just hours…
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City of Monterey one step closer to rental registry program changes
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Some important changes could be coming to the City of Monterey’s rental registry program. Monterey City Council…
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Pacific Grove Police Department appoints new police chief
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new chief has been appointed to lead the Pacific Grove Police Department starting in April. Chief Casey Day of…
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Santa Cruz deputies warn people of common scam tactics ahead of tax season
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Deputies in Santa Cruz announced Tuesday that they respond to scam calls almost daily, especially this time of…
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Imposter police officer arrested in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A person pretending to be a Capitola Police officer was arrested after trying to buy alcohol last week. The man had…
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Mixed feelings rise around Boronda Congestion Relief Project roundabouts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — As part of the Boronda Congestion Relief Project, the City of Salinas hopes that replacing the existing four-way…
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Person saved in Aromas rescue after car falls into a ravine
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A person is safe after having been saved from their car that had fallen deep into a ravine in Aromas on Monday night.…
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Step one of phase one for the Moss Landing battery de-linking is complete
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Tuesday afternoon that the first part of phase one, known as the “Battery…
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Monterey County considering sewer rebates for Pajaro non-residential businesses
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — People in Pajaro say they’re still recovering from storm damage.The County of Monterey is looking to provide relief for…
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Sheriff’s deputy dies during violent pursuit crash
KCAL, KCBS By Chelsea Hylton, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — A San…
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City of Hollister is looking to create an entertainment district
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council hopes to designate an area of the city as an entertainment district with several directions…
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Gilroy upgrading fire crews with PFAS-free fire gear
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Gilroy is looking to upgrade current fire gear with PFAS-fabric for firefighters to PFAS-free fire gear. The…
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Copper wire theft on the rise in Salinas with weekly incidents
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas is warning that copper wire thefts continue to be a problem across the city. City workers have to…
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Salinas man killed in multi-vehicle crash near Soledad identified
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person is dead and another person suffered major injuries after a crash north of Soledad on Sunday night. The…
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Seaside Police lobby closed due to flooding reopens
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police have reopened their lobby to the public three months after being flooded. The incident happened on…
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Large power outage affecting customers in Pacific Grove, Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — An outage has left thousands without power in Pacific Grove and Monterey. PG&E’s outage map states that…
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Forever 21 is going out of business in the United States
By Ramishah Maruf and Anna Cooban, CNN New York / London (CNN) — Forever 21 isn’t even cool enough to exist anymore. The retailer’s US…
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Capitola teen injured after being hit by semi-truck Thursday night
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 17-year-old suffered major injuries while riding their bike after being hit by a semi-truck in Capitola on Thursday…
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Sketch of suspect in UCSC sexual battery incidents released
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A sketch of a suspect in two sexual battery incidents on the UC Santa Cruz campus has been released as UCSC Police…
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Suspect arrested in shooting death of an 18-year-old in Prunedale sideshow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Update 1:05 p.m. March 14: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death…
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New vacation rental restrictions approved in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County approved new restrictions on short-term rentals to alleviate the county’s housing crisis The…
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Playoff Pursuit: Turning the Tide of Monterey Bay FC
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – The expectations are high heading into Monterey Bay FC’s fourth season, with the team’s sights set on the postseason. The…
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Community meeting set for affordable housing project in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz set a community meeting for feedback on an affordable housing project in Santa Cruz on March…
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Salinas Police, Fire discuss funding priorties in special council meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas held a special meeting Friday to outline its legislative priorities across various departments…
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Santa Cruz looks to extend the wharf emergency declaration
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz is looking to extend the emergency declaration for the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz…
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Six new concepts drafted for long-term Capitola Wharf plan
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Six new concepts are being presented to help revitalize the Capitola Wharf for the Long-Term Wharf Plan on March 13.…
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New park in development at Carr Lake in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A major central park project is coming to Carr Lake in Salinas a new project that aims to bring the community together.…
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Imjin Parkway Widening & Roundabout Project continues into second phase
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina is continuing major construction on the Imjin Parkway widening and roundabout project. Marina hopes…
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The MAH celebrates HERstory with a vibrant evening line-up
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — As Women’s History Month is in full swing, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) celebrates with its 2nd…
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County of Monterey warns of fake invoices in planning projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has warned those involved in Planning Commission projects of fake invoices. The invoices…
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Rental assistance program opens for those in Monterey facing housing instability
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Community members facing housing instability in Monterey can apply for this year’s rental assistance program on Friday.…
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