Santa Cruz moves forward in ‘banning the butt’ with filtered cigarette ban
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The Santa Cruz City Council is taking a big step toward banning the sale of filtered cigarettes within the city. Those…
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Los Tigres del Norte honored by Monterey County with lifetime achievement award
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Legendary icons of the norteño music, Los Tigres del Norte, were honored today for their advocacy. The board of…
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Person detained by ICE in South Monterey County
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The Solidarity Network of Monterey County has confirmed that one person was detained this morning. According to the Rapid…
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Capitola DMV to be temporarily closed on June 13
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – The Capitola DMV will temporarily close for renovations starting on Friday, June 13. That’s the office located at 4200…
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New report reveals $4 billion price tag for Santa Cruz-Pajaro train service
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – A new report from the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) finds the passenger train service between Santa…
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Hollister July 4th Biker Rally security cost concerns
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – This Fourth of July, the streets of Hollister will be buzzing with more than just fireworks. The city of Hollister,…
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Recall Effort Targets San Benito County Supervisors
Ahead of Monday’s San Benito County Supervisor’s meeting, 2 supervisors were provided notices of intention seeking their recall, just 6 months into…
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Local Monterey County party leaders are weighing in to LA raids and protests
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Local party representatives are reacting to the raids and riots that occurred this past weekend in Southern California.…
Continue Reading San Benito County continues to discuss budgetary concerns
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Budget discussions are continuing in San Benito County. The Board of Supervisors is going over the latest…
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Harvey Fire breaks near hiking trail in Santa Cruz, not considered major
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – A small fire broke out off the Pogonip Hiking Trail in Santa Cruz. According to CAL FIRE CZU, the Harvey Fire was small…
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Monterey County celebrates 50 years since banning “El Cortito,” and historians tell of effects of using it
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – At a special meeting on Tuesday, leaders in Monterey County are celebrating 50 years since the banning of an agricultural…
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Burglary suspect arrested over the weekend in Del Rey Oaks
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A woman was arrested after being seen inside a local’s home over the weekend on June 7. According to the Del Rey…
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Black Lives Matter mural repainted in Santa Cruz after vandalism
A Black Lives Matter mural that was previously vandalized in front of Santa Cruz City Hall got a new paint job over the weekend. Santa Cruz Equity…
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About 700 Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests
By Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is floating a federal tax boycott. Here’s what to know.
By Aimee Picchi, Edited By Alain Sherter SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CBS News) – As tensions escalate between California and the Trump administration over…
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Crane that sank now lifted in major step for Santa Cruz Wharf
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Crews are working this weekend to remove debris, including a sunken crane, from the Santa Cruz Wharf. This…
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Fishermen wrap up two day Salmon fishing
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — After a long hiatus, salmon fishing opened back up for a short window, allowing many recreational fishers to head…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sue Trump administration for deploying National Guard to Los Angeles
By Graham Kates Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — California’s governor indicated late Sunday…
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Trump deploys National Guard after second day of Los Angeles immigration protests
(CNN) — President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles to disperse protests that…
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New terminal set to transform Monterey Regional Airport
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) —Big changes are coming to the Monterey Regional Airport. Friday, airport officials broke ground on a major new…
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World’s Toughest Row competitors begin 2,800 mile trip across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Rowers could be seen leaving Monterey as part of the annual World’s Toughest Row competition. The trip spans 2,800…
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Pajaro Valley Collaborative rally Monday to raise awareness about SNAP budget cuts
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif (KION-TV) — Pajaro Valley leaders are holding a rally on Monday calling for other local leaders to push-back on proposed…
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Santa Cruz Wharf partial collapse debris removal set for Saturday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On June 7 and 8, the City of Santa Cruz will be working with the Coast Guard to remove heavy equipment and wooden…
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PETA’s new AI robot calf knows how to boogie
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new walking, talking AI robot calif is paying a visit to Cannery Row next month. One of PETA’s newest…
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Fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CAL FIRE on scene
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire is burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains between Scotts Valley and Felton, according to CAL FIRE CZU.…
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North Salinas High School shows Clara Adams support after post-race celebration controversy
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A North Salinas sprinter, Clara Adams, has made international headlines after winning the CIF State Championship title…
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Santa Cruz County mental health provider nonprofit Encompass, could close Watsonville location
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Encompass, the largest nonprofit provider in the county, according to the CEO, Shellee Stopera, could close this…
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Thousands without power in the Watsonville area, PG&E responding
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E is reporting more than three thousand customers are without power in the Watsonville and Pajaro areas. The…
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Gilroy launching temporary food truck pilot program
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Gilroy is adopting a temporary pilot program aimed at regulating and expanding mobile and local food…
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Salmon season opens temporarily in Monterey; June 7 and 8
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salmon season is opening for recreational fishing starting Saturday for the first time in years. But — it’s only for a…
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Multiple mountain lion sightings in Las Lomas
LAS LOMAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office said Thursday that there have been multiple mountain lion sightings in the…
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Seaside Fire Department with updates to firework enforcement ahead of the 4th of July
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Seaside Fire Department held a presentation for the City Council tonight on firework enforcement ahead of the 4th of…
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Seaside discusses Gun Shop Ordinance
The Seaside city council heard a presentation on an updated ordinance restricting where firearms can be sold in the city. The council had previously…
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Wildfire zones expand in Carmel and Pacific Grove as inspectors go door to door
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) -The newest wildfire hazard maps from Cal Fire are putting parts of Monterey County on high alert. Pacific Grove and…
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Murray Bridge begins full closure on June 23
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Murray Bridge in Santa Cruz will undergo a seven and a half months complete closure starting on June 23 as part of…
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Quien Sabe Fire in Hollister, forward progress stopped at 5 acres
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire broke out in Hollister off Quien Sabe Road. According to Calfire BEU, the fire broke out around 2:10 p.m. as a…
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Forward progress stopped in Grade Fire in Carmel Valley, Laureles Grade Road remains closed
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire has broken out on Laureles Grade and Southview Road, with one structure threatened. According to Calfire…
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Coalition #Health4All rally against Gov Newsom’s proposed Medi-Cal cuts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Healthcare and immigrant activists came together in Salinas, calling on local leaders to say no to Governor Gavin…
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Cal/OSHA launches new ag enforcement unit
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Cal/OSHA aims to promote farmworkers’ safety by conducting proactive inspections day and night. These visits…
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Community Health Survey following the Moss Landing Battery Fire results released
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The results from a community health survey following the events of the Moss Landing Battery Fire have been…
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Epstein file accusations, potential contract cuts, impeachment: Trump-Musk feud explodes
By Betsy Klein, Hadas Gold and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — One of the most powerful alliances in American politics appears to be over. President…
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DMV urging drivers to steer clear of discounted registration scams
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) – The Department of Motor Vehicles is warning of fake ads claiming to offer discounted registration for drivers. According…
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Marina approves amended ordinance for less barrier-to-entry for future daycare owners
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – Marina council members approved amending an ordinance to help place fewer barriers on people who want to run a daycare in…
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Salinas City Council votes to repeal Rental Ordinances amid community backlash
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — After the city council voted to repeal the housing ordinance, some members of the local government are feeling…
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One person dead after Santa Cruz County house fire, firefighters say
RIO DEL MAR/LA SELVA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County confirms one person is dead after a fire at a home sparked late…
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San Carlos Beach closed as sea lion make landfall
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach, leading to its temporary closure. A colony of sea lions will be using the…
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Community concern grows, activist demand accountability for Moss Landing fires
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A group of concerned people speaking out, this after PG&E announced they would be shutting back down their…
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City of Monterey permits a rainbow crosswalk, using private funding instead
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The city of Monterey moved forward last night to permit the establishment of a rainbow crosswalk at the mouth of…
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Salinas City Council formally votes to repeal renter protection, rental registry ordinances
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a 5-2 vote on Tuesday night, Salinas councilmembers voted to repeal four ordinances surrounding renter protections…
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Monterey County Republican Party calls for peaceful protest over Drag Queen Story Time
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Republican Party (MCRP) says that they are once again “condemning” the City of Monterey and Public…
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