Watsonville man awaits COVID-19 test results for over a week
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A Watsonville man is still waiting for his COVID-19 test results about a week after being checked.…
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San Benito and Santa Cruz counties extend shelter-in-place order
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) San Benito and Santa Cruz counties both announce they are extending their COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders through…
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Monterey County public schools to close through the end of the school year
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. The Monterey County Office of Education has announced that all schools will close through the end of the year out of an…
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Fishing businesses take a hit
The fishing industry is taking a hit. With many restaurants closing down and less fisherman out on the water, many fishing businesses are losing…
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Two arrested and charged with murder of Santa Cruz woman
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a death as…
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Un laboratorio de Monterey ofrece pruebas de COVID-19 para equipos de primeros auxilios
MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Un laboratorio en la ciudad de Monterrey, Arcpoint Lab, está ofreciendo pruebas para detectar el COVID-19 a los…
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La Guardia Nacional ayudará a la despensa de alimentos del Condado de San Benito
Oficiales de San Benito anunciaron que la Guardia Nacional, estará ayudando y apoyando a los sitios de entrega de despensa, empezando la próxima…
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City of Monterey asking for donations during N95 mask drive for first responders
The City of Monterey is hosting a N95 mask drive for local first responders, and the city is asking for…
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Reportaje Especial: Informando a la comunidad indÃgena sobre el COVID-19
En los sitios oficiales de salud, podemos encontrar información del coronavirus en inglés, español o en otros lenguajes,pero muy pocos han…
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Santa Cruz police investigate shooting, find suspected drug dealer
Police in Santa Cruz are investigating a shooting that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds, and during the investigation, officers arrested a…
Continue ReadingSunshine-y, but Winds Pick Up
Temperatures will cool a bit tomorrow as a weather system slides through. The system is associated with a broad area of low pressure over the Pacific…
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California Conservation Corps to help San Benito County food pantry
San Benito County officials announced that the National Guard will be helping and supporting Community Food Pantries starting later this…
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Instituto de Métricas de Salud y Evaluación comparte proyecciones para California sobre el coronavirus
El Instituto de Métricas de Salud y Evaluación, un centro de investigación de salud de la Universidad de Washington, ha compartido proyecciones en…
Continue ReadingTrump warns of “very painful two weeks” ahead in US
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203820583 President Trump warned the nation that everyone will be facing a…
Continue Reading Capitola issues restrictions for Capitola Village, beach due to social distancing concerns
Capitola has put restrictions in place at Capitola Village and the beach area due to social distancing concerns during Santa Cruz County’s Shelter in…
Continue Reading Monterey lab offering COVID-19 testing for first responders
A Monterey lab is offering rapid COVID-19 testing, which can detect an exposure in less than 20 minutes.…
Continue Reading What information does the public have the right to know about local COVID-19 cases?
Different counties around California have made varying decisions when it comes to releasing information on local COVID-19 cases, and how often they…
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Projection shows late April coronavirus death peak in California
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, a health research center at the University of Washington, has released projections showing when…
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Veronica Macias, Evening Anchor
Veronica Macias is back in her home state of California after more than a decade away. She last worked in Abilene, Texas as an evening…
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Better Ask Barry: Are shaggy “Shelter in Place haircuts” the new norm?
Getting a haircut or manicure is no longer an option for most…
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Hundreds of masks and other equipment donated to Santa Cruz County
After reaching out to the community asking for donations, the County of Santa Cruz said it has received between 700 and…
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San Benito County making temporary changes to recycling service
To reduce the risk of exposing employees to coronavirus, Recology is making temporary changes to its…
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Enfermeras del Hospital Comunitario de Watsonville exigen protección adecuados a través de una demostración solidaria
WATSONVILLE, Calif (KMUV) El lunes, decenas de enfermaras y enfermeros se reunieron a las afueras del Hospital Comunitario de Watsonville donde…
Continue ReadingDry weather to continue
We will enjoy several days of dry and slightly warmer weather, as high pressure to our south keeps rain to the north for the workweek. The tail end…
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CHOMP says supplies are well-stocked as they adjust to nationwide mask scramble
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As Monterey County health officials say they are looking at additional sites for medical care if there is a surge in COVID-19…
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Santa Cruz Police Dept cracking down on social distancing
Many people are not following social distancing guidelines. Six feet is required when out and about.…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest Florida pastor for holding church services despite stay-at-home order
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne said he wouldn’t close the doors of his Tampa, Florida, megachurch until the End Times begin. The police…
Continue Reading Nurses at Watsonville Community Hospital call for adequate protective equipment
Registered nurses lined up outside Watsonville Community Hospital to protest the lack of proper personal protective equipment, staffing and…
Continue Reading Tres bomberos de Hollister regresan a trabajar después de haber estado en cuarentena
Los bomberos se expusieron al coronavirus el 16 de Marzo, cuando respondieron a una llamada médica, por ello personal de salud inició con la…
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Ciudades en la Costa Central enfrentan pérdidas de ingresos por medida de órdenes de refugio
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) Varias ciudades de la Costa Central han sentido un golpe financiero por la pandemia del COVID-19 y las órdenes de…
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Funeral homes make adjustments during coronavirus pandemic
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Even businesses deemed essential have had to change their approach to remain as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Watch: Big cat spotted outside Aptos
Video posted on social media shows a big cat that appears to be roaming around a Santa Cruz County…
Continue ReadingWarmer, Dryer Week
High pressure to our south will keep rain to the north throughout the workweek. The tail end of weather systems will brush past, however, pushing a…
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Hollister firefighters return to work after quarantine
Three Hollister firefighters went back to work Monday after finishing their time in…
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Central Coast cities face revenue losses as the state shelters in place
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) In addition to health impacts, cities across the Central Coast are getting hit hard financially by the coronavirus…
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Natividad releases coronavirus information in indigenous languages
Natividad is working to educate more people in Monterey County about coronavirus and the Shelter in Place order by releasing videos in indigenous…
Continue ReadingTrump shares details on machine that disinfects masks
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203779000 President Trump said the Food and Drug Administration approved a…
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King City police address rumors about coronavirus
The King City Police Department took to social media Monday to address rumors that have come to the department’s attention about…
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Dos personas en condiciones crÃticas tras un accidente vehicular registrado en Park Avenue
Dos personas están en condiciones crÃticas pero estables, tras un accidente vehÃcular, registrado en Capitola el domingo por la…
Continue Reading California looking for more health care professionals, launches site
(KION) Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new initiative Monday to expand California’s health care workforce and find more health care workers to help…
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Miembro del personal de la Prisión Estatal del Valle de Salinas da positivo a COVID-19
El Departamento de Correcciones y Rehabilitacion de California, dijo que un miembro de la Prisión Estatal del Valle de Salinas en Soledad dio…
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Two people in critical condition after crash on Park Avenue
Two people are in critical but stable condition after a crash in Capitola Sunday…
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Santa Cruz METRO introduces new restrictions due to coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Santa Cruz METRO has announced new…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County offers tax penalty waiver form during coronavirus pandemic
Santa Cruz County is offering a COVID-19 Penalty Waiver Form for late fees and interest due on property tax to help residents struggling…
Continue ReadingDry and warmer this week
The Central Coast will enjoy a dry and warmer weather pattern this week. Temperatures will slowly rise to seasonal normal (see below). The next…
Continue Reading Eight employees at Salinas Valley State Prison test positive for COVID-19
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said a staff member at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad has tested positive for…
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Warmer Weather to Come
We’ll return to active weather this weekend as a storm system moves in from the northwest. It will bring a lot of cloudcover and some light rain…
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Santa Cruz County marks first Coronavirus death
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. The Santa Cruz County Public Health Division has announced its first death due to complications from COVID-19. In a press…
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Neighbors make most of teen’s birthday during state wide stay-at-home order
A community in Salinas made sure their neighbor’s 15th birthday was not forgotten, this…
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