CHP: No preemptive Highway 1 closures along Big Sur coast this winter
Over the past couple years, Caltrans has closed parts of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast when heavy rain…
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Former Central Coast nonprofit director sentenced to prison for embezzlement
The former Executive Director and President of Central Coast Kids & Families, a nonprofit that provides services…
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US Attorney: Suspected boogaloo member arrested during Carrillo investigation for enticing minor to engage in sexual activity
A suspected member of the boogaloo movement has been arrested in the Bay Area for allegedly enticing a 15-year-old…
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Former Salinas councilman shares message to community after the loss of his mother due to COVID-19
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Words of warning and sorrow from a former Salians city councilman after his mother passed away from COVID-19 just last…
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Monterey man arrested in connection to burglary at business on Mandeville Court
A man is facing burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools and drug possession charges…
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Soledad native wins State Representative seat in Rhode Island
David Morales is about to become the youngest state legislator in the country, and he got his start on the Central…
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California Economic Summit goes virtual amid pandemic
The California Economic Summit and State of the Region are being held virtually this year as the pandemic…
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Investigan grande reunión entre oficiales de la correccional de Santa Cruz como la posible fuente del brote de COVID-19
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Varios oficiales de la correccional del Condado de Santa Cruz que dieron positivo al COVID-19 acudieron a una grande…
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Monterey County to offer financial incentive for COVID-19 patients with no income to isolate
A new program approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors will provide financial help in…
Continue Reading Large gathering among Santa Cruz correctional officers investigated as potential source of COVID-19 outbreak
Multiple correctional officer at the Santa Cruz County Jail that tested positive for COVID-19 attended a large gathering that contact tracers are…
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Ordinance allowing for cannabis testing lab in Monterey passed
The Monterey City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night that would allow for a cannabis testing lab in the…
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Anuncian distribución de cubrebocas en Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KMUV) Oficiales llevarán a cabo una repartición de cubrebocas de tela en la ciudad de Greenfield. El evento se llevará a cabo…
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Concilio aprueba nuevo desarrollo de viviendas en Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El martes, el Concilio de la Ciudad de Salinas votó 6-0 a favor de un nuevo plan de desarrollo de viviendas conocido como el…
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Nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma and Monterey Airport to begin in February
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–Seattle based Alaska Airlines says it will begin daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the…
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Pastor de Santa Cruz regalará árboles de Navidad para “bendecir a familias” en medio de la pandemia
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV), Un pastor de la Iglesia Bautista de Santa Cruz busca regalar una sonrisa en esta temporada navideña. Drew Cunningham…
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Sneaker wave beach advisory through Thursday afternoon
High pressure will continue to dominate the weather over the West for the next week. Weak weather systems will slide by to our north or approach from…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Pastor giving away hundreds of Christmas trees to “bless the community” amid pandemic
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–A Pastor at Santa Cruz Baptist Church is really spreading the joy this holiday season. Drew Cunningham took to Facebook to…
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Face covering giveaway planned in Greenfield
A drive-up cloth face mask giveaway is planned for the city of Greenfield. It’s happening Friday, December 4, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Patriot…
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San Ardo Student Wins Statewide Art Contest
The California Small School Districts’ Association is proud to announce San Ardo student Zuliana Carbajal, an 8th-grade student in South Monterey…
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Mee Memorial Healthcare System to Hold Flu Clinics in King City and Greenfield
King City’s Mee Memorial Healthcare System is hosting free drive-through flu clinics for the community in King City and Greenfield. They are also…
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Santa Cruz Warriors to host season of giving events
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – The Santa Cruz Warriors will be hosting events to help out the community as part of the NBA Cares Season of Giving…
Continue Reading New housing development coming to Salinas
New housing development coming to…
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Santa Clara County restrictions bring sports teams to Santa Cruz
Several colleges came to Santa Cruz County to practice, Tuesday. New Santa Clara County restrictions prohibit contact sports for the next three…
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Monterey County Supervisors to send letter to state about prioritization of farm workers for vaccine
During a Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, the Supervisors unanimously voted to…
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Condenan a un hombre un año de cárcel por no prestar auxilio en el accidente en el que murió una madre de Salinas en 2019
Jacques Martine Clarke fue sentenciado a un año en la cárcel del condado con dos años de libertad condicional por no prestar ayuda o retrasar la…
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Second COVID-19 related death reported at Correctional Training Facility
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that a second inmate has died of COVID-19…
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California paid $400 million in jobless benefits to inmates
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official…
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Three Santa Cruz County men honored for helping to save life of fire captain injured on hunting trip
The American Red Cross has awarded three Santa Cruz County men for their efforts to save the life of…
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School sports in California on hold until Department of Public Health releases updated guidance
Students around California will not be participating in full practice and competition for a while…
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California boat captain indicted in fire that killed 34
The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire and sank off the coast of California last year, killing 34 people who…
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Organizaciones locales piden ayuda de la comunidad en este Martes para Dar
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) La pandemia del COVID-19 tiene pendiendo de un hilo a varias organizaciones locales que luchan dia con dia para seguir…
Continue ReadingMild Days, Cold Nights, and Sneaker Waves
Air Quality Report (As of 10:00pm)Good to moderate for all reporting areas.Weather Story:High pressure will continue to dominate the weather over the…
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CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend that health care staff and long term care facility residents get Covid-19 vaccine first
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-1 on Tuesday to recommend that both health…
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San Benito County certifies 2020 General Election results
San Benito County Elections announced that its department has certified the results of its…
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DA: Man found guilty of violating parole a week after conviction in 2019 Salinas crash
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirms that a dismissal hearing has been scheduled for an…
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New COVID-19 testing site opens at Castroville Library
A new state-supported COVID-19 testing site is opening Tuesday at the Castroville…
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In honor of Rosa Parks, Monterey-Salinas Transit offers free fares
On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made history by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a city bus…
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Central Coast organizations call for support on Giving Tuesday
Dozens of organizations, from children’s programs to shelter services, are calling on the community to support their causes this Giving…
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PolicÃa busca a sospechoso de robar una cartera en un baño de Safeway
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KMUV) La policÃa de Del Rey Oaks está pidiendo la ayuda de la comunidad para dar con el sospechoso acusado de robar una…
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Four South Monterey County teachers receive grants for classroom projects
Aera Energy, an oil and gas producing company based in Bakersfield, is providing “Impact Grants” to five teachers in…
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Hospital Salinas Valley Memorial ofrecerá evento virtual sobre el COVID-19 y la comunidad latina
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El hospital Salinas Valley Memorial ofrecerá un evento virtual sobre cómo mantenerse sanos y seguros durante esta época…
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Starbucks is giving free coffee to health care workers this month
Health care workers are getting a special treat this…
Continue Reading Police search for suspect accused of stealing man’s wallet in Safeway restroom
Del Rey Oaks police are asking for help as they try to find a suspect accused of stealing a wallet and using the…
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Biden introduces key members of economic team
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced key members of his economic team at an event in Wilmington, Delaware,…
Continue Reading Reportan brote de COVID-19 entre empleados de la Cárcel del Condado de Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Oficiales confirmaron un brote activo de COVID-19 en la Cárcel del Condado de Santa Cruz. Al menos nueve oficiales de la…
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PolicÃa de Salinas busca a sospechoso acusado de usar tarjetas de crédito de una cartera perdida
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) La policÃa de Salinas está en busca de un sospechoso acusado de usar tarjetas de crédito que estaban en una cartera…
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Biden readies major stimulus push and flurry of executive actions in first 100 days
Biden readies major stimulus push and flurry of executive actions in first 100…
Continue ReadingDry Winter Weather
Air Quality Report (As of 7:30am)Good to moderate for all reporting areasHigh pressure will continue to dominate the weather over the West for the…
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Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon surges to 12-year high
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon surged to a 12-year high in the year between August 2019 and July 2020, according to the country’s National…
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