California accepts petition to protect western Joshua tree
The western Joshua tree will be considered for protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of…
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One person injured, one killed in Pajaro shooting
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said one person was injured and another died of their injuries as a result of a…
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Santa Cruz city council encourages adopting Cuba’s COVID-19 response methods
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) the Santa Cruz city council is expected to adopt a resolution to explore collaborations with Cuba in response to the…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties to allow nail salons to open indoors
Dr. Mark Ghaly, the California Health and Human Services Secretary, is expected to provide an update on the…
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N95 mask recall issued by Monterey County Ag Commissioner
Anyone who has received an Advoque N95 mask from the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s…
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State auditor: UC wrongly admitted well-connected students
The University of California “inappropriately admitted” at least 64 wealthy students over the past six…
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Do Not Drink-Do Not Boil notice canceled in area around Blackstone Drive
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that a Do Not Drink-Do Not Boil notice has been…
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Fall-like Weather, Then Summertime Heat
Air Quality Report (As of 8:00AM)Good to moderate. The weather pattern will remain progressive for most of the week with two weather systems sliding…
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Woman swims across Monterey Bay in record time
A nearly 13 hour swim across the Monterey Bay ended in triumph for 27-year-old Catherine…
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Park closures leave teens bored
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Two cities are cracking down on enforcing COVID-19 health regulations with park closures. Cutino and Monte Bella Parks…
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Distrito escolar distribuirá por autobús comida gratis en la Península de Monterey
PENÍNSULA DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) El Distrito Escolar de la Península de Monterey lanzó un nuevo programa que busca proveerles comida a todos…
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Monterey County Free Libraries to resume meal, activity kit distribution in South County
The Monterey County Free Libraries is set to resume its meal and activity kit distribution Tuesday at its branches in South…
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La policía de Soledad dice que la epidemia de opioides está afectando algunas familias de Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif (KMUV) Sandra morales residente de Soledad y madre de tres niños, conoce de primera mano él impactó que deja el abuso de drogas en…
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Ofrecen sitio temporal de pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 en la Biblioteca de Pajaro
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) La próxima semana abrirá un sitio de pruebas gratuito en la Biblioteca de Pajaro ubicada sobre Bishop Street.…
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Watch: Monterey Bay Aquarium releases video of sea otter pups with their surrogate mothers
This week is Sea Otter Awareness week, and in honor of the occasion, the Monterey Bay Aquarium released…
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Highway 1 along Big Sur coast reopening Monday evening
Highway 1 in the Big Sur area has been closed for four weeks due to the Dolan Fire, but it will soon be fully…
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King City to host Halloween decorating contest, drive-thru Trunk or Treat event
To make sure everyone can have a safe and fun Halloween, King City announced two new…
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Pop-up COVID-19 testing site opening at Pajaro Library
A free pop-up COVID-19 testing site will be opening next week at the Pajaro Library on Bishop…
Continue Reading MPUSD offering mobile meal distribution for students at five sites
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has started a new program to provide meals to…
Continue ReadingCool Start To The Week, Warm Finish
Air Quality Report (As of 12:00AM)Good to moderate. The weather pattern will remain progressive for most of the week with two weather systems sliding…
Continue Reading Police: Soledad families facing losses due to opioid epidemic
Soledad police are sending a warning about the dangers of opioid use. “In the recent year we were dispatched to over 21 overdose cases here in our…
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Policía de Salinas investiga homicidio por East Laurel
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) La Policía de Salinas está investigando un homicidio e intento de homicidio que ocurrieron en la noche del 20 de septiembre.…
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Hartnell College to continue with online instruction through spring semester
Classes at Hartnell College will continue to be held online through the spring semester, according to school…
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REPORTAJE ESPECIAL: Oficiales que representan a la población
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Luis Salvador es uno de los más de 45,000 latinos que habitan en el Condado de Monterey. El dijo que desde que…
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1,000 students to return to campus at UCSC with comprehensive testing plan
The fall quarter at the University of California Santa Cruz is just over a week from starting. However, only about 1,000 students will be moving back…
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Officials: California EDD backlog may not be clear until end of January
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on wildfires burning around the state and the COVID-19…
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Seaside park closes due to number of large gatherings
Cutino Park in Seaside is temporarily closing down due to concerns about the spread of…
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US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing
Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming…
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EDD takes a reset to reduce fraud, process claims faster, handle backlog
(KION) The Employment Development Department is implementing a two week reset period to help tackle backlog issues, expedite payments for new claims…
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Salinas Police investigating homicide on E. Laurel
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Salinas Police are investigating a homicide and attempted homicide that happened Sunday night. Right before 11 p.m, officers…
Continue Reading A Little Bit Cooler
Air Quality Report (As of 6:30AM):Good to moderate. Temperatures will cool a little for the start of the work-week as a broad trough of low pressure…
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Millions in cannabis tax revenue aid COVID-19 relief
Cannabis tax revenue aids COVID-19 relief…
Continue ReadingA Little Bit Cooler
Weekend Air Quality Forecast: Good to moderate with periods of high smoke. Some low smoke and reduced air quality near the Dolan Fire.Temperatures…
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Nationwide vigils held for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Nationwide vigils for late Supreme Court Justice…
Continue ReadingWonderful Weekend
Weekend Air Quality Forecast: Good to moderate with periods of high smoke. Some low smoke and reduced air quality near the Dolan Fire. Weak high…
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Downtown Salinas businesses hope for good winter amid COVID-19 pandemic
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) As the COVID-19 pandemic looks set to last into next year, businesses in downtown are hoping for the best during the winter…
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Campaign sign vandalism escalates in Seaside City Council race
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) This isn’t the first time campaign signs have been stolen, damaged or vandalized in the months leading up to an election,…
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McConnell: Senate will vote on Trump court pick
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on President Donald Trump’s pick to…
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New California law expands tax credit for immigrants
California will give tax breaks to more immigrants — including those living in the country illegally — under a…
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Gobernador Newsom firma dos leyes para proteger a los trabajadores en medio de la pandemia del Covid 19
CALIFORNIA (KMUV) Dos leyes han sido firmadas por el gobernador Gavin Newsom, la primera es AB 685, y requiere a empleadores…
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
The Supreme Court announced Friday that Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of…
Continue ReadingTrump says every American can get a coronavirus vaccine by April, but health experts say that’s not likely
President Donald Trump claimed Friday there will be enough coronavirus vaccines for every American by April — a claim that doesn’t…
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Cal Fire official provides in-depth explanation of early days of CZU Lightning Complex
Cal Fire provided an in-depth explanation of what happened in the early days of the CZU Lightning…
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Arrestan 3 tras incidente de carreras clandestinas y dos persecuciones policiacas en Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Autoridades arrestaron a tres personas por una reunión que involucró 200 vehículos y dos persecuciones policiacas. A eso de…
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“Epicenter of Monterey” en Salinas ofrecerá internet y comida a familias necesitadas
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El centro “Epicenter of Monterey” acaba de anunciar que a partir de la próxima semana empezarán a proveer internet y…
Continue ReadingWeekend Weather Wonderland
AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 7:00PM)Good for all reporting stationsWeak high pressure builds in behind Friday’s weather system. But, the weather…
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Policía de Gilroy busca a sospechoso de robo de banco
GILROY, Calif. (KMUV) La policía de Gilroy está buscando al sospechoso detrás de un robo de banco que sucedió el miércoles. De acuerdo con…
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La comunidad de una preparatoria de Watsonville está de luto tras el fallecimiento de varios de los suyos
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) Dos maestros de la Preparatoria de Watsonville fallecieron durante el último mes. Abel Mejía falleció a inicios de esta…
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Watsonville High community mourns deaths of several of their own
Two teachers at Watsonville High School have passed away this month. Abel Mejia died earlier this week and his brother, Ruben Mejia, passed away in…
Continue Reading Gilroy police search for suspect in bank robbery
Gilroy police are looking for the suspect in a bank robbery that happened…
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