US airlines are required to refund you for a canceled flight automatically
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Airlines in the United States are now required to give passengers cash refunds if their flight is significantly…
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In nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcycles
CalMatters At New Century Motorcycles in Alhambra, a handful of electric motorcycles are relegated to the back of the store, tucked behind the dirt…
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Person of interest detained after three men are found dead following house fire near Los Angeles
TEMPLE CITY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities detained a man they called a person of interest after three men were found dead and three others were…
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Monterey sheriffs crack down on sex offenders ahead of Halloween; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced that they conducted compliance checks for convicted sex offenders…
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Hundreds reporting hearing “booms” Monday morning, source remains a mystery, here is what we do know
Monterey County, Calif. (KION-TV) — Several people have reported feeling some sort of “boom” or “shake” Monday morning. People have reported…
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Locals shop for traditional Dia de Los Muertos flower in remembrance of loved ones
Dia de Los Muertos festivities are underway along the Central Coast as many coming out to Lopez Flowers to buy the traditional cempasuchil flower.…
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Forward progress stopped for Summit Fire burning along Highway 17 near Summit Road
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE CZU says forward progress has been stopped on a wildfire that sparked along Highway 17 near Summit…
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Sizable power outage in Carmel Valley, north of Salinas and sections of Fort Ord Friday night; PG&E
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Customers in different parts of the Carmel Valley, north of Salinas and Fort Ord experienced a PG&E power…
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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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Handcar Tours’ month-to-month lease extension denied and business set to close
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Handcar Tours confirmed to KION Friday that they will be forced to shut their doors for good at the end of November.…
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Highway 101 tree removal project begins November 3 north of Prunedale
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced a project to remove eucalyptus trees on a segment of Highway 101 north of Prunedale near…
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Santa Cruz County welcomes first-ever female Chief of Police; City of Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Capitola announced Thursday that they’ve chosen Captain Sarah Ryan as the city’s new Chief of Police. They…
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Attempted murder suspect in King City arrested Thursday; King City Police
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City Police announced Friday that there was an attempted murder in King City on Thursday around 3:05 p.m.…
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34-year old motorcyclist killed in Salinas crash, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirmed one person was killed in a crash Thursday evening. The County of Monterey Coroner has…
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Highway 101 tree removal starts Sunday
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Trans announced its tree removal project is scheduled to start next week to keep a stretch of Highway 101 north of…
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California unveils plan to deploy 10,000 community service members by 2025
By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story 10/25/24 (LAPost.com) — According to a press release from the California Service Corps,…
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California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate
CalMatters California plans to overhaul one of its cornerstone climate programs — a decision that could push gasoline prices higher in a state…
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What to know about the San Jose State volleyball team and why opponents are boycotting matches
Associated Press The San Jose State women’s volleyball team finds itself at the center of a storm as the Spartans make a run toward their first…
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Sacramento boy decks out lawn for Halloween only to have expensive animatronic dog stolen
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — The search is on for a missing demon dog after a young boy’s…
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Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the board’s…
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Seaside Police seek car thievery suspects
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police say that they’re seeing more vehicle break-ins and stolen automobiles throughout the city. Investigators…
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Santa Monica police searching for good Samaritans who aided woman struck by SUV on beach
By Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story SANTA MONICA, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Santa Monica police are hoping to find the people…
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Fire burning in Santa Cruz, Central Fire on scene
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County confirmed Friday that there was a small fire in a ravine near North Rodeo…
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New privacy concerns raised over FLOCK cameras in Carmel
A new plan for 24 license reading cameras in Carmel-By-The-Sea is making residents concerned over their privacy. Carmel-by-the-Sea’s ad hoc…
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An influx of anchovies lead to a mass die off impacting boats at the Santa Cruz Harbor
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — An influx of anchovies led to a mass die-off in Santa Cruz Harbor over the weekend. The smell of the dead…
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City of Watsonville approves affordable housing from Habitat for Humanity
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville unanimously approved an affordable housing project proposed by Habitat for Humanity Tuesday…
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Soledad Unified School District approves a workforce housing project Wednesday
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new workforce housing project proposed by the Soledad Unified School District has been approved by city council…
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Cowboys and 49ers are both looking for rebounds headed into their game
Dallas (3-3) at San Francisco (3-4) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Cowboys 2-4; 49ers 3-4. Series…
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Second annual Paraluman Festival returns to Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The second annual Paraluman Festival is returning to Salinas this weekend in celebration of Filipino American culture.…
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Capitola City Council to address 2024-2025 winter storms at Thursday’s meeting
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Capitola City Council will be receiving a weather report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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CVS workers reach tentative contract agreement after weekend strike
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The unions representing more than 7,000 CVS workers in Southern California have reached a tentative agreement…
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Missing person’s case leads to mummified body in Bay Area home
KPIX By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story UNION CITY, California (KPIX) — A missing person’s…
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ITN Monterey County celebrates 100,000 rides Thursday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — ITN Monterey County is celebrating their 100,000th ride on Thursday at 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and ceremony…
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McDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
AP Health Writer From Boar’s Head deli meat and waffles to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, this year’s illness outbreaks — some…
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Los Angeles district attorney says he’ll recommend resentencing in decades-old Menendez brothers’ murder case
By Cindy Von Quednow, Amanda Musa and Melissa Gray, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County’s district attorney said Thursday he’ll…
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Critical repairs nearing completion for West Cliff ahead of Winter
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A major construction update for West Cliff residents. The city invited the media to tour the ongoing repair…
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Overturned delivery truck forces closure along Highway 129 at Carlton Road
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz says Eastbound 129 at Carlton Road is closed due to an overturned delivery truck. The CHP said…
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Demolition continues at the Dolphin Restaurant
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Santa Cruz gave KION a behind the scenes look at crucial structural repairs underway at the Santa…
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City staff are proposing a new downtown density bonus in return to provide a larger number of below-market-rate units
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz City Council discussed the downtown plan expansion that aims to transform a 29-acre…
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Union members reject deal with Boeing, prolonging strike
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The strike by 33,000 workers at Boeing will continue after rank-and-file union members rejected an…
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Farmworker housing in Soledad to receive $1.3 million; office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Wednesday that the Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning…
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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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Salinas City Council approves new fiber network in Alisal neighborhood for broadband access
A resolution to create a fiber optic network in the Alisal neighborhood has been approved. Salinas City Council approved the plan with as the latest…
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Prunedale father sentenced to 10 years after daughter hit, killed running on Highway 101
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced a Prunedale man was sentenced to ten years in prison after his…
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Erik Olson pleas guilty in uncle’s 2019 murder and arson case; Monterey DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s Office announced Wednesday that 42-year-old Erik Bjorn Olson of Seaside plead guilty…
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Cabrillo ranked best community college in California
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cabrillo College announced Wednesday that they’ve been named the best community college in California. According to a…
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Watsonville animal shelter closed temporarily due to animal illness; Santa Cruz County
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter announced that it will be temporarily shuttering its Watsonville location due…
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Alberto Cortez sentenced to life in prison without parole; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday that 32-year-old Salinas Valley State…
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California man charged with using ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in courthouse explosion
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man is facing new federal charges after being arrested in a courthouse bomb attack that injured…
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One person arrested for DUI after crash backs up Highway 1; CHP
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – An early morning crash leads to a DUI arrest of the driver on Highway 1 near Freedom Boulevard on Wednesday, according to the…
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