Pinnacles National Park suspends shuttle service due to unexpected lack of staffing
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pinnacles National Park announced its shuttle service is shut down until further notice after an unexpected loss of…
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Salinas to discuss “Red Light Abatement” ordinance to address increase in sex workers in certain neighborhoods
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Salinas council members are discussing a new ordinance they believe could help address people’s concerns about an increase…
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Federal funding secured for Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s “Vision Zero” plan
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — $640,000 in federal funding has been secured to help the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)…
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Salinas Police Department warns of worsening officer staffing shortage
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is warning of a worsening staffing shortage, which could lead to an impact to officer…
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Community members in Pajaro receive test alert ahead of winter storms season
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – On Thursday morning, residents in Pajaro received emergency text messages from the Monterey County Department of Emergency…
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Del Rey Oaks Police looking for alleged second suspect involved in storage unit burglaries
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said they are looking for a second suspect who is allegedly connected to multiple storage unit…
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Greenfield man sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcible rape causing bodily injury, DA says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 29-year-old Greenfield man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for committing three counts of forcible rape…
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Hugh Roberts II thanks Monterey Bay F.C. fans after having contract option declined
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 30, 2023 AT 12:27 PM- Former Monterey Bay F.C. defender Hugh Roberts II shared a statement to KION on…
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Montage Health unveils Ohana campus to help youth mental health patients
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, Montage Health opened their Ohana Center where young people are provided a safe space to share what…
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County of Monterey looking to increase fines for illegal dumping
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey is looking to potentially increase fines for illegal dumping. The county said they are…
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County of Monterey working to manage the Carmel Lagoon Sandbar
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County has public work crews to manage the Carmel Lagoon to prevent flooding for this year’s winter storms.…
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Man dressed as escaped prisoner arrested for seven outstanding warrants including possession of meth, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that a man that was dressed as an escaped convict was arrested after allegedly having meth in…
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DA’s Office: Man arrested for Pajaro bar shooting that killed two people allegedly acted in self-defense
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 28, 2023 AT 1:26 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a 47-year-old Watsonville man…
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CSUMB to host winter night market on Dec. 7
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Students and Staff at Cal State University Monterey Bay will be able to get their holiday shopping done a little early…
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Marina man arrested for allegedly killing Fresno County woman
HURON, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old Marina man is booked on murder charges in Fresno County for allegedly killing a woman early Sunday morning.…
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Salinas man injured in Williams Road shooting after argument with suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man in his 30’s is expected to be okay after being shot in the hand on Williams Road on Sunday night. Salinas…
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Soledad removes eucalyptus trees at Ramus park to make room for fire ladder truck
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The City of Soledad removed seven eucalyptus trees at Ramus Park on Monday morning. The city saying the trees are a hazard…
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Salinas Valley Health, Anthem Blue Cross reach multi-year agreement on new contract
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross reached an agreement on a new contract that applies to Anthem members enrolled…
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Person arrested for making criminal threats and entering school grounds without registering in Pacific Grove: Police
PACIFIC GROVE , Calif. (KION-TV)- Keeping school campus safe has become a top priority around the country. Recent incidents at schools in…
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Be Mindful: Addressing mental health challenges in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Plenty of people stopped to get gas in Salinas on their way to visit their family for the holiday…
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39-year-old man arrested after he allegedly stabbed a male victim in front of Safeway in Del Rey Oaks, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police have arrested a man after he stabbed a victim in front of the Del Rey Oaks Safeway on Thursday…
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California fourth grade students get free access to more state parks and museums
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fourth grade students throughout the state of California will now be able to get free access to more state parks and…
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American Legion Post 31 lends a helping hand on Thanksgiving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thanksgiving morning, many were enjoying their meals at American Legion Post 31 in Salinas. Volunteers who served meals…
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City of Greenfield to host community yard sale in December
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The City of Greenfield announced that they will be having a community yard sale on Dec. 9 thru 10. City…
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Monterey City Council approves Cannabis Business ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey City Council passed their final reading of the Cannabis Business Regulatory Ordinance during Tuesday night’s…
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Retired Salinas High teacher honored for his 3,500-mile cross-country journey on foot for mental health awareness
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A retired Salinas High School astronomy teacher can now put his feet up for a good reason. Phillip Duetschle completed a…
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Two suspects arrested on possession of illegal firearms
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they have arrested two people who were in possession of multiple illegal firearms on Tuesday night.…
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Pajaro Valley Flood Risk Management Project agreement signed
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- State and local leaders gathered at Watsonville City Hall to sign an agreement of the Pajaro River Risk Management…
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Gustavo Morales sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Salinas Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr.
The man accused of murdering a Salinas Police Officer made a court appearance at the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey in Salinas…
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Bicyclist dead after being hit and killed by two cars on Blanco Road and La Mesa Way
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a bicyclist has died after they were hit by two vehicles on Blanco Road and La…
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Central Coast families react to PG&E rates increase
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E customers will have their rates increase by about 13 percent starting January 1st, 2024. According to…
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At least one person has died in car crash outside of Castroville
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said at least one person is dead in a two-car crash outside of Castroville on Monday…
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Soledad Unified School District hosts 9th conference of special education workshops
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – Families filled the Soledad High School campus Saturday for the 9th annual south county conference of special education…
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Elkhorn Road reopens after post-storm flooding forced partial closure
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON NOV. 18, 2023 – Elkhorn Road reopened this afternoon sooner than expected. Crews were able to clear the…
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Joby Aviation receives $9.8 million to expand Marina facility
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Joby Aviation has announced they’re set to receive a CalCompletes grant from the state to support expanding its Marina…
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Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne no longer with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirms Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne is no longer with the agency. The…
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Oxnard man convicted of killing Salinas man in 2021 shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 26-year-old Oxnard man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nelson Sanchez in Salinas…
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County of Monterey Health Department awarded over $250,000 in traffic and safety grant
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The County of Monterey’s Public Health Bureau announced that they have received over a $250,000…
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King City Police Department receives funds from California Office of Traffic Safety
KING CITY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Just like Salinas and Santa Cruz, King City Police is receiving a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety…
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County of Monterey to test new emergency alert software and system starting on Nov. 27
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced they will be testing their new emergency alert system starting on Nov. 27. The…
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Businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea preparing for the rain and strong winds
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain and heavy winds are expected to arrive on the Monterey Peninsula on Wednesday and later this…
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Father and son arrested on illegal firearms charges
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police announced that a father and son were arrested after they both had illegal weapons in their possession.…
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Salinas City Council decides to not change cannabis ordinance
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas cannabis ordinance won’t see any changes after all. On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted…
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Farmers in Chualar getting geared up for winter storms
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmers who work in Chualar are already preparing for the rain that is expected tomorrow.…
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Five suspects arrested for strong-armed robbery in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that five suspects were arrested for a strong-armed robbery incident that took place on Monday…
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Doctor runs Monterey Bay Half Marathon with runners whose lives he saved year prior
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As runners took on the 2023 Monterey Bay Half Marathon, it also marked a comeback for two runners who underwent a…
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Greenfield Police warning community about kidnapping scam calls
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police have received several reports of phone scams where callers falsely claim they have kidnapped a…
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Turkey prices drop nationally, but local shoppers grappling with increased prices for side dish essentials
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Thanksgiving is in less than 10 days away and some people in South Salinas have started buying their groceries for the…
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Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…
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The sun was shining at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over 9,000 runners took to the streets of Monterey as the Monterey Bay Half Marathon took place on Sunday morning. The…
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