Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey aprobó la suspensión de desalojos
La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey aprobó de manera unánime el mandar una solicitud a la Corte Superior del Condado de Monterey para…
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Santa Cruz County reports 15 coronavirus cases
The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency said that as of Tuesday morning, there are 13 coronavirus cases in the…
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Hospitals prepare to respond to COVID-19 cases
Hospitals across the Central Coast are using tents to screen patients for coronavirus-related symptoms.…
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Enforcing the Santa Cruz county shelter-in-place
This St. Patrick’s Day will have a very different look in the streets of Santa Cruz, because of the new Order of a shelter-in-place.
The order went…
Monterey County Board of Supervisors approve request to suspend evictions
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is meeting Tuesday to discuss the possibility of issuing a shelter in place…
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All Santa Cruz County schools closed through April 10
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education announced that all schools in the county will be closed through April…
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All In-Shape gyms to close temporarily
In-Shape announced Tuesday that it will be closing all of its health club locations over coronavirus…
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Trump administration working to send checks directly to Americans
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203057725 The Trump administration is working to send money directly to…
Continue ReadingCool & Showery Tuesday
An area of low pressure off the West Coast is slowly sliding south along the coast, producing scattered showers, and at higher elevations, some snow.…
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UC Santa Cruz asks students to return home, unless campus housing is needed
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UC Santa Cruz is asking all students to return to their “permanent residence” by Sunday March 29, with certain exemptions.…
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Water out in Scotts Valley after accident
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) Many people in Scotts Valley are without water Monday night after a car collided with a fire hydrant, according to…
Continue Reading Home cleaning during the coronavirus pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the COVID-19 pandemic requires everyone to practice actions to help prevent the spread of…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Police changing response measures to reduce spread of coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Santa Cruz Police Department is making temporary adjustments in an attempt to slow the spread of the…
Continue Reading Residentes del Condado de Santa Cruz tendrán que permanecer en sus hogares
El Oficial de Salud del Condado de Santa Cruz ha decidido implementar una medida en la que sus residentes deberán permanecer en sus…
Continue Reading City of Greenfield to declare local emergency Monday evening
The Greenfield City Council is set to vote on a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic at an emergency meeting…
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Life Under Confinement: KION’s Josh Kristianto shares his experience
KION reporter Josh Kristianto traveled to the United Kingdom last week and shared his experiences that involved being abroad during a pandemic.…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County issues shelter-in-place order
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel has issued a shelter-in-place in Santa Cruz…
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Watsonville driver arrested on DUI charges in connection to major injury crash
A Watsonville woman was arrested on DUI charges in connection to a crash that left a man with major…
Continue Reading Tres ciudades del Condado de Monterey declararon emergencias locales
Las ciudades de Soledad, King City y Gonzales declararon emergencias locales en respuesta al brote de coronavirus, el…
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Managing mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
As coronavirus continues to spread on the Central Coast and around the world, it can cause stress and…
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City of Hollister to issue shelter in place
UPDATE 9:40 p.m., 3/16/20 – The City of Hollister is the latest to announce a “shelter-in-place” order to curb the spread of coronavirus. The action…
Continue Reading Three South County cities declare local emergencies Monday
The cities of Soledad, King City and Greenfield all declared local emergencies in response to the spread of coronavirus…
Continue Reading Two more coronavirus cases in Santa Cruz County brings total to 9
There are nine confirmed cases of coronavirus in Santa Cruz County as of Monday afternoon, according to the county’s Health Services…
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Stock market tumbles nearly 3000 points amid growing coronavirus fears
The Dow industrials took a 2,999-point nosedive on Monday as fears deepen that the coronavirus outbreak will throw global economy into…
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Visitation suspended at prisons and jails in Monterey County
Salinas Valley State Prison is suspending family visits along with all other California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation…
Continue Reading Monterey County looking at “shelter in place” option
Six Bay Area counties have announced a “shelter in place” for residents to curb the spread of coronavirus, and Monterey County may soon…
Continue Reading White House advises public to avoid groups of more than 10, asks people to stay away from bars and restaurants
The White House advised people not to gather in groups of more than 10 in a set of new guidelines to fight the coronavirus outbreak released…
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At least 6 Bay Area counties to order shelter-in-place due to coronavirus
SANTA CLARA COUNTY (CBS SF) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203025648 Officials in Santa Clara County on Monday closed…
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Franchise Tax Board gives Californians affected by coronavirus more time to file
The State of California’s Franchise Tax Board said it will provide special tax relief for taxpayers affected by…
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CDA recommends that California dentists suspend non-essential care
The California Dental Association is recommending that dentists around the state suspend non-essential or non-urgent dental…
Continue Reading Elderly Gilroy resident dies of coronavirus
The City of Gilroy has announced that one of its residents has died of coronavirus-related…
Continue Reading City offices in Hollister closing to public
The City of Hollister announced Monday that its offices are now closed to the public until further…
Continue ReadingEscuelas en la Costa Central ofrecerán comidas gratis durante el cierre de escuelas.
Costa Central, calif (KMUV) Actualizacion: El Distrito Escolar Unificado de González dicen que estarán ofreciendo el desayuno y almuerzo durante el…
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PolicÃa investiga un tiroteo en Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif (KMUV) El Departamento de PolicÃa de Watsonville está investigando un tiroteo luego que un sospechoso abrió fuego contra un…
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Lingering Showers
Showers will linger through tomorrow, with snow levels will dropping in the mountains some potential thunderstorms potential. Look for a brief break…
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Watsonville Police looking for suspect after shots fired on Jeanette Way
A shooting investigation is underway in Watsonville after police said a gunman opened fire on a 48-year-old man Sunday afternoon. Watsonville Police…
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Monterey County schools offering meals despite school closures
While Monterey County schools will be closed next week, several schools will offer free meals to…
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Shop refurbishes computers for kids to attend school online
A local computer shop is offering refurbished computers to kids who now have to attend school online.…
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Afternoon out in Old Town Salinas cut short
An afternoon out was cut short for many across California,…
Continue Reading Governor Newsom calls for closure of bars & nightclubs, urges seniors to isolate themselves
LOS ANGELES (AP) California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close in the nation’s most populous…
Continue ReadingShowers for Sunday and beyond
A slow-moving low pressure system will make its way down the west coast this weekend, bringing much cooler temperatures, periods of rain, and strong…
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17 Grand Princess passengers quarantined at Asilomar
Officials have confirmed that 17 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship are currently being quarantined at Asilomar Hotel & Conference…
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“Social distancing” practiced to prevent spread of Coronavirus
Medical professionals are now encouraging the act of “social distancing” in an effort to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus…
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Congress passes coronavirus economic package
WASHINGTON The House has approved legislation to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the…
Continue Reading Monterey County answers common questions you might have regarding coronavirus
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The county of Monterey has set up a new information site to answer the pressing question about how they’re responding…
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Some teachers question logistics of closing Santa Cruz County schools
When talking about Santa Cruz County schools closing for any period of time, one question came to mind for a staff member that reached out to KION:…
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Senior care centers restrict visitors to prevent Coronavirus spread
Events are being cancelled, schools shut down, and now signs stop visitors from entering senior care facilities.…
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Pajaro Valley USD ensures meals and groceries to families during school closures
To ensure that students who rely on the PVUSD for daily meals while school is in session continue to receive those benefits while schools are closed,…
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Condado de Santa Cruz cierra escuelas públicas por coronavirus
SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) El jueves, autoridades reportaron más casos de coronavirus en el Condado de Santa Cruz donde han confirmado tres casos más,…
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