Pet of the week: Meet Jellybean
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Jellybean is a mini Pinch mix, and is about 1 1/2 years old. She’s energetic and almost house trained. If anyone is…
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Three free car week events to be hosted by Pacific Grove
PACIFIC FROVE, Calif. (KION) Pacific Grove will feature three car events as part of the series of events happening during Monterey Car Week. Proceeds…
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Monterey Regional Airport to receive millions in funding to construct new terminal apron
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it is awarding more than $845 million in grants for projects at airports around the country to…
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First Annual Moto Bike Night to be held in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The first annual Moto Bike Night kicks off this weekend on July 9, 2021 in Downtown Pacific Grove. The event will be…
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Pet losses surge following holiday weekend
Fireworks are notorious for making animals frantic, and this Fourth of July weekend was no different on the Central Coast.…
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Art installations to decorate Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History announced their performance lineup for their new biennial festival of lights called Frequency opening September…
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Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO, Carmel author suggests company needs “more empathy”
On Monday, Jeff Bezos officially handed off his title as CEO of Amazon to Andy Jassy, who’s led the company’s cloud business, Amazon Web Services…
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Biden touts US coronavirus progress at July 4 White House event: ‘America is coming back together’
By Kate Sullivan, Kate Bennett and Paul LeBlanc, CNN President Joe Biden touted the nation’s progress against the coronavirus pandemic Sunday…
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Hollister Fire Department shares firework alternatives ahead of 4th of July
Due to concerns surrounding fireworks this year and the cancellation of many Central Coast events, the Hollister Fire Department is sharing firework…
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Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for June 25th-26th
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY | SCOTTS VALLEY | FRIDAY 5-8PM Everybody knows the best grub comes from food trucks! Well, in Scotts Valley…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Olive
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Everyone is welcome to visit South County Animal Rescue’s Facebook page if they are interested in giving a dog or a cat…
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Monterey Art Organizations Receive Extra Funding
Arts Council for Monterey County, or ARts4MC, is distributing $42,000 in grants to nine different art and nonprofit…
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Planning meetings to be held for the return of Ciclovia Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) The City of Soledad’s Community Engagement Department welcomes the public to attend and participate in the community planning…
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Juneteenth events on the Central Coast
President Joe Biden signed legislation passed by congress establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday marking the…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers discount for those who adopt two kittens
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is currently caring for more than 100 kittens, and because of the increase in the number of kittens it is caring…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: How to keep pets safe during a heatwave
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Everyone is welcome to visit South County Animal Rescue’s Facebook page if they are interested in giving a dog or a cat…
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Santa Cruz Art League honors 2020 high school graduates
An entire year after receiving their diplomas, the Santa Cruz High School class of 2020 is getting a celebration of their own.…
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Colorful walks await Monterey County elementary students
While students may not be thinking about returning to school just yet, Monterey County is already taking creative steps to make improve their…
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A deep dive into World Ocean Day 2021
June 8th, 2021 marks the 13th annual World Ocean Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness around the conservation of the earth’s…
Continue ReadingApple previews new macOS with a familiar name
Apple unveiled several changes at its WWDC 2021 event, and the company previewed its macOS Monterey, the newest version of its desktop operating…
Continue ReadingPlan ahead: Walmart will not be open this Thanksgiving
The world’s largest retailer announced that it will close all its stores for this year’s turkey day as a “thank you” to…
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New affordable housing opens in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz community welcomed a new affordable housing complex this past week.…
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SPCA holds ‘Pick Your Price’ adoption event for certain exotic pets
The SPCA Monterey County is holding a “Pick Your Price” adoption event for several animals considered exotic…
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Pacific Grove High alum and artist creates colorful graduation gift
The Pacific Grove High School class of 2021 will have a colorful background for their graduation ceremony this year, thanks to a talented alum.…
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Salinas welcomes back Food & Wine Festival following COVID hiatus
Among the many events returning following a year of COVID-related cancellations is the Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival.…
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Military couple build a coffee brand from Monterey in honor of veterans and first responders
They say coffee is their “lifeblood” when they’re working day-in and day-out at three in the morning. And a big part of Coalition Coffee Co.’s…
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Monterey County pays tribute to those fallen while serving the country
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Monterey County residents are joining the nation, remembering and honoring military members who lost their lives while serving…
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk preps for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day crowds are getting ready to hit the…
Continue Reading Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for 5/28-5/30
DRIVE-IN MOVIES | MONTEREY FAIRGROUNDS | SATURDAY It’s time for Memorial Day weekend, so you can bet there will be some fun things to do. You…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Snickers and Sidian
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Snickers and Sidian are about nine weeks old, and are both males. They are from the same litter of four. Snickers and…
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Local shelter caring for nearly 100 kittens looking for homes soon
Nearly 100 kittens are currently in the care of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, and the shelter said they will be looking for new homes…
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Shelter warns of rise in distemper cases among Santa Cruz County animals
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said it has seen an increase in the number of distemper cases among coyotes and raccoons in the county, and it…
Continue Reading Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for 5/21-5/23
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY | MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | MAY 21 If there is one thing I know, it’s that you can’t beat Fridays and food trucks. Let’s…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Ozzy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Ozzy is 6 weeks, and he’s sweet! Tony with South County Animal Rescue says he even gets along with two golden…
Continue Reading Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for 5/14-5/16
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM | REOPENING Alright you’ve waited long enough, so we’ll kick off weekend picks with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s…
Continue ReadingPets of the week: Bocaccio and Chilipepper
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Bocaccio and Chilipepper are 6 weeks old. Anyone who is interested in giving Bocaccio and Chilipepper a forever home is…
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Monterey airport announces new start dates for flights to Orange County, Burbank
The Monterey Regional Airport announced new start dates for seasonal hop-on flights to Orange County and…
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Local performers needed for Monterey County Fair “Fair Fun in 2021”
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fair is looking for local talent to perform at this year’s event “Fair Fun in 2021.” Local…
Continue Reading Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for April 30th-May 2nd
DRIVE-IN MOVIES | MONTEREY FAIRGROUNDS | FRI-SAT The weather will be perfect this weekend to kick it back and relax, while watching your…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Ghost
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Milo, also known as Ghost, is an energetic, playful and friendly husky. If you are interested in giving Ghost his…
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Gilroy Garlic Festival returns after being cancelled due to COVID-19
GILROY, Calif. (KION) After cancelling the 2020 festival due to the coronavirus, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is back on for 2021.…
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DHS extends REAL ID deadline by 19 months
The Secretary of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security will be extending the REAL ID full enforcement date due…
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Flixbus to expand to Monterey
Flixbus, a bus service network spanning several states and countries, is set to expand to Monterey, according to the…
Continue ReadingPet of the week: Meet Fluffy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Fluffy is a 5-year old Yorkie who was an owner surrender. If you are interested in giving Fluffy his forever home, you…
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Salinas police hold event for Autism Awareness Month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department will hold an event open for families and local residents who want to show support for Autism…
Continue Reading Moving ahead with Car Week: What to expect at this year’s event
Pebble Beach is moving ahead with its car week events this year, and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance…
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Sea Otter Classic scheduled for October 2021
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Sea Otter Classic, “A Celebration of Cycling” will return to the Central Coast this year after being postponed due to…
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New farmers’ market to arrive in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) El Mercado will be the newest weekly farmers’ market addition to the city of Watsonville. The Community Health Trust of…
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18th Annual Youth Fishing Derby to be held at Fort Hunter Liggett
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The 18th Annual Youth Fishing Derby will be hosted by the Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale,…
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Pet of the Week: Piper the Pyrenees Pup
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Piper is a Pyrenees Mountain Dog. She’s almost 5 months old, and will likely grow to be 100-110lbs when full grown. …
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