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Monterey Loses Local Spanish News as Telemundo Closes

9/26/2025

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On September 24, 2025, Telemundo 23 closed its newsroom, leaving Monterey without local Spanish-language news.
Sandy Santos, Telemundo 23's sole reporter, expressed shock at the closure.
KION will simulcast newscasts from KPIX, removing locally produced content.
KSBW becomes the region's sole local TV station serving over 750,000 residents.
Univision remains the sole Spanish-language channel and does not produce local news.

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Story summary

On September 24, 2025, Telemundo 23 closed its newsroom, leaving Monterey without local Spanish-language news.
Sandy Santos, Telemundo 23's sole reporter, expressed shock at the closure.
KION will simulcast newscasts from KPIX, removing locally produced content.
KSBW becomes the region's sole local TV station serving over 750,000 residents.
Univision remains the sole Spanish-language channel and does not produce local news.