Salinas Valley Memorial selected for rapid result testing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) It’s considered a game changer in diagnosing COVID-19 patients on the Central Coast. The rapid result test is called ID NOW…
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Learn the “dos and dont’s” of wearing a protective mask plus mask giveaway
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) On Friday Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula released a video demonstrating how to correctly put on a mask.…
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“Victory Gardens,” are making a comeback
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) During this coronavirus pandemic, medical experts are stressing the importance of eating healthy and people are truly fearful…
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Central Coast breweries donate beer to make hand sanitizer
Breweries on the Central Coast are donating gallons of beer to Blume Distillation, where it’s being turned into hand…
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Officers report decrease in traffic, increase in speed
While the majority of cars are staying parked at home, a small percentage are still hitting the road.…
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Everyone entering Presidio of Monterey required to have mask
Starting Friday morning, everyone who enters the Presidio of Monterey must have a face…
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Advisory issued for several Monterey peninsula beaches
A beach advisory has been issued for several beaches around the Monterey peninsula, including Monterey Municipal…
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Central Coast colleges and universities getting funding to help students affected by COVID-19
Several colleges and universities around the Central Coast will be receiving federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
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Las iglesias locales se adaptan a los servicios en lÃnea durante la pandemia
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) Por las últimas semanas varias iglesias de la Costa Central se han tenido que adaptar a nuevas formas de llevar a cabo…
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Monterey County Health Officer orders all laboratories to report COVID-19 test results
The Monterey County Health Officer has issued an order that all laboratories conducting COVID-19 testing should report all…
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Central Coast churches offering online Easter services
With Shelter in Place orders in effect in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, churches are not able to meet in person this…
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A Dry Weekend For A Change
The persistent area of low pressure that brought us days of clouds and rain is finally moving out of the area, ushering in a warming, drying trend.…
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Monterey County DA’s Office: Man given maximum sentence for dog’s traumatic death, domestic violence
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A Monterey County man has been sentenced to three years in jail, the maximum possible punishment, for animal cruelty…
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Santa Cruz Sheriff’s deputy comes out of retirement to help enforce shelter-in-place
A team of about a dozen sheriff’s deputies were tasked to patrol Santa Cruz counties unincorporated coastal area to enforce the shelter-in-place…
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Engineers make masks for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital staff
Engineers have stepped up to help keep local hospital staff safe during the COVID-19…
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Padres de familia de la Escuela Stevenson entregarán mascarillas gratuitas
Padres chinos de Stevenson School organizaron una entrega gratuita de mascarillas en varias ubicaciones alrededor del Condado de Monterey el viernes…
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Governor Newsom provides update on State’s COVID-19 response
California Governor Gavin Newsom is giving his daily update on the State’s response to…
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El Centro de Calentamiento de Salinas cuenta con un nuevo trailer de duchas
Debido al crecimiento de la pandemia de COVID-19, el Centro de Calentamiento de Salinas expandió sus horas, pero ahora con las órdenes de refugio,…
Continue Reading Salinas Warming Shelter gets new shower trailer
As the COVID-19 pandemic grew, the Salinas Warming Shelter expanded its hours, but now people sheltering in place…
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Reportaje Especial: Esfuerzos por contestar censo continúan durante pandemia.
A pesar de la pandemia, el equipo del censo, continúa con los esfuerzos para hacer contar a la…
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Fauci: US should not “be pulling back at all” when it comes to coronavirus mitigation
(CNN) Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci commended the steps Americans are taking to socially distance but warned that the country as a…
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Cancelan la Feria del Valle de Salinas 2020
El jueves por la tarde, el Consejo de Directivos de la Feria del Valle de Salinas, votó de manera unánime para cancelar la Feria del Valle de…
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Point Lobos, Pfeiffer Big Sur entre los parques que cerrarán hasta el 3 de mayo
Departamento de Parques y Recreación de California anunció el jueves que múltiples parques estatales cercanos a la autopista 1 en la Costa…
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Better Ask Barry: Don’t forget proper nutrition during pandemic
There may be a way to help protect yourself against the coronavirus that doesn’t involve a vaccine. Nutritionists like Risa Groux suggests a variety…
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Construction companies address worksite concerns over COVID-19
Construction companies address essential and non-essential…
Continue ReadingRain moves out, warmer temperatures on the way
The persistent area of low pressure that brought us days of clouds and rain is finally moving out of the area. After a few scattered showers early…
Continue Reading 2020 Salinas Valley Fair canceled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) On Thursday evening, the Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the 2020 Salinas Valley Fair. The…
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Utility companies will not disconnect service for people affected by COVID-19
Unemployment claims are skyrocketing and families are worried about how they will cover their bills. Utility companies are vowing to not shut off…
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Hollister high speed chase ends in crash and arrest
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) On Wednesday, Hollister police responded to a call for a reckless driver near Santa Ana Road and SR Highway 25 at around 4…
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Monterey prepares to close parks and beaches if necessary
Monterey resident, Cort Elmgren, was put on furlough a few weeks ago, but one thing that hasn’t changed is his daily walk on the beach.…
Continue Reading Chinese parents from Stevenson School host several free mask giveaways
The Salinas Police Department announced that it will be working with Chinese parents at Stevenson School to give free masks to the…
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UCSC continues to take action against grad students withholding grades
After a group of graduate students began withholding grades in an effort to demand higher pay, UC Santa Cruz said it would…
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Small businesses on the Central Coast struggle to get loans under shelter-in-place order
Small businesses are suffering on the Central Coast now that most are closed under shelter-in-place orders. And the federal government acknowledges…
Continue Reading Point Lobos, Pfeiffer Big Sur among parks now closed until at least May 3rd
The California Department of Parks and Recreation announced Thursday multiple state parks along Highway 1 in the Central Coast are closing over the…
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Drone video shows eerily quiet view of Santa Cruz
Since March 16, Santa Cruz County has been under a Shelter in Place order, and it has left the streets unusually…
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California governor encouraged by drop in ICU placements
California has seen its first daily decrease in intensive care hospitalizations during the coronavirus outbreak.…
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Un asambleÃsta de la Costa Central introduce legislación para proteger a los trabajadores agrÃcolas durante la pandemia Covid-19
Calif (KMUV) Un nuevo paquete podrÃa significar un respiro de alivio para miles de trabajadores agrÃcolas, ahora que el asambleÃsta Robert Rivas…
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Sea lion found with gunshot wound near Santa Cruz gets second chance at life
The Shedd Aquarium took a moment to demonstrate how its animals are being cared for with a sea lion who got a second chance at…
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Santa Cruz Wharf closed until further notice
The Santa Cruz Wharf announced that the County Health Department has ordered it to close to the…
Continue Reading The Warmth Is Getting Closer
The persistent area of low pressure that has brought us days of clouds and rain will finally depart tomorrow. In the meantime, one more round of…
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La Ciudad de Monterey está preparada para clausurar playas, en caso de que visitantes no sigan las reglas
Durante una sesión informativa el jueves, dijeron que tenÃan señales listas en caso de que tuvieran que ser clausuradas a partir del…
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Keeping your business safe from burglars
The Santa Cruz Police Department is hosting a virtual presentation to help residents keep their businesses safe from burglars during the Shelter in…
Continue Reading City of Monterey ready to close beaches if visitors do not follow rules
City officials in Monterey said they are ready to close beaches if rules are not…
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Arrestan a hombre después de recibir un reporte de un vehÃculo robado en la autopista 9
Un hombre fue arrestado en conexión al reporte de un vehÃculo robado en el Condado de Santa Cruz el jueves por la…
Continue Reading Man arrested after report of stolen vehicle on Highway 9
A man was arrested in connection to a report of a stolen vehicle in Santa Cruz County early Thursday…
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Landfill operators in Monterey County ask residents to reconsider landfill trips for non-essential projects
Monterey County residents have been ordered to stay at home except for essential activities, and as a result, landfill…
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UK’s Johnson out of intensive care as his condition improves
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office says.…
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California to provide hotel rooms to front-line health care workers
California Governor Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Agencias del Condado de Santa Cruz forman centro de operaciones para abordar al COVID-19
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz, anunció la formación de un Centro de Operaciones de Cumplimiento de la Ley, LEOC, por sus siglas…
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Colocan notas de agradecimiento para doctores y enfermeras en Salinas Valley Memorial
Mensajes de inspiración han sido colocados en la barda cerca de la sala de emergencias en Salinas Valley…
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