KION EXCLUSIVE: After charges dismissed, initial suspect in deadly Salinas crash shares his story
A Carmel resident who was initially the suspect in a deadly Salinas crash had the case against him dismissed in court…
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What Central Coast counties are saying about some Bay Area counties voluntarily enacting stay-at-home order
County officials in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties are reacting to news of multiple Bay Area counties opting in to the stay-at-home…
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Stay at home order to start early in several Bay Area counties
Several Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley will be under a stay at home order starting Sunday,…
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Santa Cruz County opens center to help fire victims with rebuilding process
In an effort to help victims of the CZU Lightning Complex fires rebuild, the county has opened a Recovery Permit…
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Policía investiga intento de homicidio cerca de Sanborn y Laurel en Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) La policía de Salinas está investigando un tiroteo cerca de N. Sanborn Road y E. Laurel Drive que dejó a una persona…
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Three people displaced after Aptos house fire
Three people have been displaced from their home after a house fire in…
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More than 1,000 migrant children in US government custody have tested positive for Covid-19
More than 1,000 migrant children in US government custody have tested positive for coronavirus since March, according to…
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Police investigate attempted homicide near Sanborn and Laurel
Salinas police are investigating a shooting near N. Sanborn Road and E. Laurel Drive that left one person with a gunshot…
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Arrestan a sospechoso en conexión a caso de homicidio en 1995 en el Condado de Santa Cruz
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz ha arrestado a un sospechoso en conexión a un caso de…
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City Council approves purchase of restraint tool for Seaside police
The Seaside police department is set to get a device intended to help them maintain safety when force is…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested in connection to 1995 cold case murder in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to a cold case…
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House passes legislation decriminalizing marijuana at federal level
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass legislation decriminalizing marijuana at the federal…
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House poised to pass bill decriminalizing marijuana at federal level
The House of Representatives is poised to pass legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and seek to “address the…
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Policía de Monterey busca a sospechoso de apuntar una pistola a peatón, exigir dinero
MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) La policía de Monterey está trabajando en dar con un sospechoso acusado de intentar robar a un peatón apuntándole con una…
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Proveedores de salud de la Costa Central preparan la llegada de las primeras dosis de la vacuna del COVID-19
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) California espera recibir 327,000 dosis de la vacuna del COVID-19 de Pfizer este mes, y cientos de esas miles de dosis…
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San Benito County bracing for new COVID-19 restrictions
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Local leaders in San Benito County, which could face the new COVID-19 rules within the next coming days as part of the San…
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Police: Couple flew to Hawaii despite positive virus tests
A couple was arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were…
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Condado de Santa Cruz pide ayuda para alojar a víctimas del incendio CZU Lightning Complex
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Funcionarios del Condado de Santa Cruz están pidiendo ayuda para alojar a las víctimas del incendio CZU…
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Santa Cruz County DA’s Office files lawsuit against dating service Match.com
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office announced that its Consumer Affairs and…
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La tasa de infección de COVID-19 entre campesinos del Valle de Salinas es mucho más alta que la del estado
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Un nuevo estudio de la Universidad de California en Berkley reveló cifras alarmantes sobre la propagación de COVID-19 entre…
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How will vaccines be distributed in California and who will get them first?
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a regional stay at home order Thursday afternoon during a COVID-19…
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Highway 156/Castroville Boulevard Interchange Project receives $20 million in funding
The Measure X Highway 156/Castroville Boulevard Interchange Project is getting millions of dollars in…
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Man recovering from injuries following Santa Cruz shooting
A man is recovering after a shooting in Santa Cruz, and police are working to learn more about what…
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Gobernador Newsom emite nueva orden de permanecer en casa por regiones
CALIFORNIA, (KMUV) Se aproximan más cierres y restricciones para todos los residentes de la Costa Central. “Si no actuamos ahora, el sistema de…
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Among first acts, Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as…
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Monolith found in San Luis Obispo County destroyed by vandals
A metal obelisk that appeared at the top of Pine Mountain Loop in Atascadero has…
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Study: COVID-19 infection rate nearly three times higher among farm workers in Monterey County
A new study released by UC Berkely shows that COVID-19 infection rates may be nearly three times as high as the rest of the…
Continue ReadingCooling Slightly This Weekend
Air Quality Report (As of 12:00pm)Good to moderate for all reporting areas,Weather Story:A ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate the…
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Feeling lonely this holiday season? Here are some tips and resources to help care for your mental health
Winter and the holiday season can lead to stress and even depression during more normal times, but this year, COVID-19 and…
Continue Reading Monterey police search for suspect accused of pointing gun at pedestrian, demanding money
Monterey police are working to find a person accused of attempting to rob a pedestrian by pointing a gun at him and demanding…
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New rule cracks down on emotional support animals on planes
Airlines don’t have to treat emotional support animals as service animals, a new rule…
Continue Reading Central Coast health providers prepare for first vaccine doses to arrive
California is expected to receive 327,000 doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this month, and several thousand of the doses will be distributed to…
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Joven originario de Soledad gana asiento de Representante Estatal en Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (KMUV) David Morales está por convertirse en el legislador estatal más joven del país, y comenzó en la Costa Central, de acuerdo…
Continue Reading California imposes new virus rules based on ICU capacity
Gov. Gavin Newsom is scheduled to provide an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at noon…
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Crews assist Cal Fire BEU as it sends a strike team to Southern California fires
Firefighters with Cal Fire CZU based in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties have been sent to assist in…
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Los Angeles may run out of hospital beds by Christmas as mayor urges residents to ‘cancel everything’
The mayor of Los Angeles said the city will run out of hospital beds by Christmas if the coronavirus spreads at its current rate as he…
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Sistema de Salud Mee Memorial realizará clínicas de vacunación para la influenza en King City y Greenfield
KING CITY, Calif. (KMUV) El Sistema de Salud Mee Memorial estará llevando a cabo una clínica gratuita y por autoservicio de vacunas para la gripe…
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Californians flee as strong winds push fire through canyons
Powerful winds pushed flames through Southern California canyons early Thursday as an out-of-control wildfire…
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Arrestan a hombre luego que oficial K-9 de la Policía de Salinas encontrara un arma escondida
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) La Policía de Salinas dijo que un hombre se encuentra tras las rejas luego de una parada de tránsito. Oficiales con la…
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California Rodeo Salinas breaks ground on Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge
The California Rodeo Association broke ground Wednesday, December 3, on the Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge project at the Salinas Sports Complex. The…
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Condado de Monterey ofrecerá hasta $1,000 para pacientes con COVID-19 que no puedan recibir ingresos
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Un nuevo programa aprobado por la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey brindará asistencia financiera en…
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Tiger “nearly tore” off arm of volunteer at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS)–A tiger nearly tore the arm off a volunteer at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, the animal rescue facility announced Thursday. CBS…
Continue Reading Man arrested after Salinas PD say K-9 finds well hidden firearm during traffic stop
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police say one man is behind bars following a traffic stop. Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF)…
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Chilly overnights, threat of sneaker waves continues
TODAY: Scattered high clouds early, then becoming mostly sunny with a few high clouds passing through and a few low clouds near the coast. Slightly…
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US lawmakers unveil anti-slavery constitutional amendment
National lawmakers introduced a joint resolution Wednesday aimed at striking language from the U.S. Constitution…
Continue Reading Monolith appears in San Luis Obispo County
Another mysterious monolith has been spotted, and this time it is closer to…
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CDC says 14-day Covid-19 quarantine can be shortened to 7 to 10 days
Covid-19 quarantine periods can be as short as seven to 10 days for some people, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Santa Cruz County asks landlords for help housing fire survivors
Santa Cruz County officials are asking for help as they work to find housing for survivors of the CZU Lightning Complex…
Continue ReadingSneaker Wave Threat
Air Quality Report (As of 6:45pm)Good for all reporting areas.Weather Story:High pressure will continue to dominate the weather over the West for the…
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Líder comunitario comparte dolorosa experiencia tras perder a su mamá a causa del COVID-19
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Un líder comunitario de la Costa Central hoy lamenta la muerte de su madre quien falleció a causa del COVID-19 hace solo…
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