CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control investigating deadly West Salinas crash
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE June 21, 4:39 p.m.- The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced that they are investigating…
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Patio fire extinguished on 3rd story of an apartment complex in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Fire Department said they stopped a fire on the third story of an apartment complex from spreading…
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Garbage truck catches fire in Scotts Valley
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Scotts Valley Police Department said that the Scotts Valley Fire District extinguished a garbage truck fire…
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Lab-grown meat is cleared for sale in the United States
Originally Published: 21 JUN 23 12:30 ET Updated: 21 JUN 23 16:56 ET By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Cultivated meat, also…
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Monterey County law enforcement participates in torch run to benefit Special Olympics
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Law Enforcement agencies in Monterey County participated in a torch run to raise funds and awareness for the…
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Santa Cruz County selects new health officer
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County officials announced that they have selected Dr. Lisa Hernandez as the new health officer for…
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New study says high housing costs, low income push Californians into homelessness
By Janie Har SAN FRANCISCO – Homeless people in California are already a vulnerable group, often struggling with poor health,…
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Missing 7-year-old last seen in Aptos found safe
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JUNE 20, 2023 AT 2:03 PM- The missing 7-year-old was found safe, per the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. The…
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Two Soledad men killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 101 just south of 5th Street identified
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that two people have died in a multi-vehicle crash that involved a wrong-way…
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Santa Cruz kangaroo rat rediscovered after 76 years
By KTVU staff LOS GATOS, Calif. – An almost extinct, rare rodent has reemerged in Santa Clara County. Previously thought to exist…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office assist with missing at-risk woman in Sierra County
SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office received a mutual aid request from California’s Office of Emergency Services to…
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Soledad Police Officer gifts girl asking for sticker plushie
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man from Soledad wanted to share how a local police officer made his daughter’s day. Jerry Malagon said his daughter…
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Scam calls on the rise, how one Monterey man almost fell victim to fake grandson call
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Scam calls are on the rise according to a report from the Federal Government. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is…
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Biden touts his climate credentials in California
Originally Published: 19 JUN 23 17:15 ET By Donald Judd and Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Monday touted…
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Deja Blue Soul Food Restaurant & Club brings soul to food and community in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County has a population of nearly half a million people, with just 11,162 people being of Black or African…
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Highway 101 reckless driver arrested on Father’s Day after use of spike strip
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said that a white 2022 Ford Explorer was seen “zooming” past a CHP patrol car on Highway…
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Green declined his $27.6M player option for the 2023-24 season to enter free agency
By Jasmyn Wimbish Draymond Green became the latest player to decline a contract option for the 2023-24 season and enter NBA free…
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Three people injured in head-on crash on Castroville Boulevard and Archer Road
PRUENDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that three people were taken to a local hospital for major injuries after being…
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CAL FIRE eight day perscribed burn planned for Fremont Peak Area
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE announced that they will hold a multi-day prescribed burn starting on June 21 to June 29. The burn will…
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Wyndham Clark plays big and becomes a major champion at the US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the city of stars, Wyndham Clark had his own script in mind in the U.S. Open. In front of him…
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Seaside celebrates 4th annual Juneteenth Jubilee
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- While the holiday is still a few days away, people in Seaside are celebrating the city’s fourth annual Juneteenth…
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First cruise in Salinas held after more than 30 year ban lifted
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update: June 16, 2023, at 6:11 p.m.- The City of Salinas Officially repealed its ban on cruising Friday. City and Monterey…
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Salinas Police Department swears in 6 new officers, but still on the hunt to hire more
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas Police Department is now getting up to speed on staffing levels after swearing in 6 new officers Thursday. A…
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Staying safe this hiking season on the Central Coast
Monterey Co, Calif. (KION-TV)- Summertime means hiking time for many who live and visit the Central Coast. Surprisingly, many are unprepared when…
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Greenfield Police stop by lemonade stand
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police wanted to show support for young entrepreneurs on Friday. Charlie and Dylen set up a lemonade stand…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers posing as Captain
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about scam calls. “Scammers are making phone calls and…
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Salinas Police swear-in six new officers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was a joyous day in Salinas as six new officers were sworn in to serve the community on Thursday. Officer Scott…
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Man killed after crash on San Juan Road with van that had 13 people inside identified
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said they are investigating a deadly head-on crash between two vehicles. This crash occurred…
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SPCA Monterey County rescues ducklings stuck under overflow grate
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center said they rescued ducklings on Wednesday and reunited them with their mother.…
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Two wanted for alleged theft of Modelo cases in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police says two suspects are wanted for an alleged theft caught on surveillance video. Read more: Bud Light…
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Person of interest in San Francisco mass shooting that injured 9 detained in Santa Cruz County: SF Police
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update June 15, 2023, at 11:52 a.m.- San Francisco Police confirmed on Wednesday night that they arrested a…
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Gonzales City Council awards construction contract to build community center
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday, Gonzales City Council awarded the building contract to a local construction company to help build the Dennis…
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CSU Monterey Bay expands nursing program and lowers tuition
SEASIDE CALIF. – This fall, CSUMB will expand its Bachelor of Science nursing program and lower the tuition. The program is being moved to a…
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Suspect wanted for recording inside women’s bathroom at Sand City Target
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Sand City Police said they are investigating a reported incident that occurred inside the women’s bathroom at the Sand…
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Farmers’ Market returns to Seaside after nearly five years
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – The farmers market is back in Seaside after nearly five years. The organizer tells KION about 30 vendors were able to make…
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California awards Monterey County $8 million to help people living in Pajaro Riverbed
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- California announced Wednesday it has awarded $ 199 million to move 7,300 people out of encampments and into…
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Nevada governor signs A’s stadium funding bill
by: Brian Will LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 1 on Thursday, June 15 making the A’s stadium funding bill law.…
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Monterey County to end non-congregate sheltering program on July 30
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JUNE 15, 2023 AT 12:12 PM- Monterey County officials announced that they are planning to end the temporary,…
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State Department of Housing and Community Development awards $1.65 million to City of Salinas for affordable housing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced that the City of Salinas…
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Monterey Bay F.C. returns with dominant 4-1 win over Loudoun United F.C.
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. (4-4-5, 17 points) returned to action with the second of two matches in four days. Thanks to a dominant…
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Monterey Bay F.C. 2 erupts in 6-0 rout of Davis Legacy S.C.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. (5-0-1, 16 points) extended its undefeated streak to six matches with a dominant 6-0 win over Davis…
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Firework safety on the Central Coast with tall grass ahead of the 4th of July
SALINAS CALIF. – Firework safety is really important. With it being wildfire season, and the tall grasses in our area, will fires be a concern? …
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Wildlife overpass on section of Highway 101 in the works
SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Highway 101 is one of the popular ways for drivers to go between San Benito and Monterey counties. It’s also a…
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15 job seekers were hired as a result of Pajaro Job Fair
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JUNE 14, 2023 AT 3:12 PM- During the Monterey County news briefing that was held on Wednesday, County officals…
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Floral County Park gets funding from Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- During Tuesday’s board meeting, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved funding to improve the Floral…
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Greenfield Police investigate non-injury shooting
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they are investigating a shooting that took place in the area of St. Charles Place and Huerta…
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California bill would include child’s gender in custody cases. Here’s what opponents say
Originally Published: 14 JUN 23 13:05 ET By ANDREW HAUBNER Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) –…
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Central Coast hotshot crew helped fight Canada’s wildfires
Courtesy: Jeff Shutt, Ventana Hotshot IHC Captain MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Wildfires in Canada continue to burn. It’s destroying homes…
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Capitola Police arrests man after he robbed a Santa Cruz County Bank
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JUNE 13, 2023 AT 11:16 AM- Capitola Police said that they have arrested an adult male after he robbed a Santa…
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King City Highway 101 off and on ramps to be closed for two weeks for asphalt paving
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans warns drivers that the on and off ramps in King City will be closed for the next two weeks. Asphalt paving…
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