Monterey to issue new partial beach closure
The City of Monterey said it will issue a new partial beach closure order from the city manager…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: Recovered COVID-19 patient released from Watsonville hospital after incredible recovery
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) There were a flood of emotions as a woman was discharged from a hospital in Watsonville with a new lease on life on Friday…
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How Santa Cruz law enforcement will crack down on new shelter-in-place and beach order
Santa Cruz counties new, and slightly less restrictive, shelter-in-place order will begin Friday at 11:59 p.m. However, within the order, there are…
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Dozens protest shelter in place order in Monterey
Dozens of protestors lined up along Del Monte Avenue, Friday. With them came American flags and signs that asked the government to re-open the…
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Salinas teacher uses $1,000 donation to surprise students
“If you could have one thing right now, would you want an art project, a science project, a board game?,” asked 6th grade teacher, Alyse Herrera.…
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San Benito County offers guidance for drive-in events at faith-based organizations
The San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer, Dr. David Ghilarducci, has issued guidance for faith-based organizations offering drive-in…
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Rural California county hums back to life, defying order
The lights are back on at restaurants, bars and other businesses in California’s Modoc County after nearly six weeks.…
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Santa Cruz County health officer extends Shelter in Place until further notice
Santa Cruz County health officials are providing an update on the county’s response to COVID-19 Thursday…
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Most enlistees not eligible to join California Health Corps
Two-thirds of the 93,000 people who volunteered for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s California Health Corps lacked valid medical…
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Monterey County extends Shelter in Place order with modifications
Monterey County’s Health Officer has issued a revised Shelter in Place…
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Gov. Newsom promises move toward reducing restrictions as he shares record unemployment numbers
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing a daily update on California’s response to COVID-19…
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FDA allows emergency use of drug for coronavirus
U.S. regulators will allow emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.…
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City of Pacific Grove partially reopens Lovers Point Beach
After closing Lovers Point Park and Beach last Saturday, the City of Pacific Grove has partially reopened it…
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Popular Salinas chocolate shop closing doors after pandemic-related hardships
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The owner of The Chocolate Dipper on South Main Street in Salinas is closing up shop for good amid COVID-19 pandemic-related…
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Mee Memorial staff facing layoffs, salary reductions due to to decline in number of patients
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) Mee Memorial Healthcare System said it is seeing fewer patients in recent weeks, and because of that it is facing a decline…
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Gov. Newsom signs order temporarily allowing virtual marriage licenses
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he signed an executive order allowing adults to get marriage licenses through video…
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San Benito County health officer allowing Shelter in Place to expire, but following state guidance
The Interim San Benito County Public Health Officer, Dr. David Ghilarducci, said he will allow the county’s current Shelter in…
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Monterey County announces new COVID-19 testing sites, provides date for revised Shelter in Place order
The Monterey County Health Department announced that there will be two new COVID-19 testing sites in the county starting…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to resume elective surgeries
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital said it will resume scheduled elective…
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City of Salinas launches hotline to help small businesses
The City of Salinas’ Community Development Department lauched a Small Business Assistance Hotline to help small businesses struggling…
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Presidio of Monterey applies county COVID-19 orders to all under DoD authority
The Presidio of Monterey that it is applying Monterey County’s COVID-19 orders to everyone subject to Department of Defense authority in the…
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President Trump holds conference to address senior protections
(KION) President Donald Trump is expected to make remarks on protecting seniors at a news conference…
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California governor orders Orange County beaches to close
Governor Gavin Newsom is providing a daily update on California’s response to COVID-19, but he is also expected to…
Continue Reading US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
U.S. intelligence agencies are debunking a conspiracy theory, saying they have concluded that the new coronavirus…
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Santa placing calls to children to help them through uncertain times
(KION)–Although Christmas is still months away, Santa is stepping in early to help kids who may be uneasy about the times. Santa Chuck Plant started…
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Gov. Newsom expected to announce beach and state parks closure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION and CBSLA) A notice sent out by the California Police Chief’s Association Wednesday said local law enforcement agencies…
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New coronavirus testing site to open in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A new COVID-19 testing site is expected to open in Watsonville next week, according to the city. This site will be at the…
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Santa Cruz County beaches off-limits for all activities during peak hours starting this weekend
Santa Cruz County said that because of “overwhelming weekend beach crowds,” it will be putting new rules in place at local beaches during peak…
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Leon Panetta Lecture Series postponed until fall
The Panetta Institute announced Tuesday that the remaining events in the “Leon Panetta Lecture Series” are postponed until the…
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Governor Newsom announces programs to provide resources, funds to families in need
Governor Gavin Newsom is providing a daily update on California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Santa Cruz County unveils initiative to guide process of reopening community, local economy
Santa Cruz County has announced an initiative to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as it works to reopen the community and local…
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Hotel rooms offered to Santa Cruz County health care workers
Santa Cruz County is providing hotel rooms to frontline health care workers who have been exposed to or test positive for…
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Local pet hospitals remain open for emergencies
Restaurants are not the only ones offering curbside service during the COVID-19…
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Monterey County Health Officer issues face covering order
Monterey County residents will soon be required to wear a face covering when in…
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Police patrol beaches as weather warms
If you have been to the beach lately there is a chance you have seen officers patrolling the area. Police are making it clear that while exercising…
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Jacob’s Heart organizes birthday parade for teen with cancer
14-year-old Ebony had a birthday to remember this…
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MST suspending service on South County lines
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that effective Saturday, it will suspend service on two lines in south Monterey…
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Monterey County supervisors vote to contribute to microloan for immigrant business owners
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to contribute to create a microloan fund for small businesses owned by…
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California Rodeo Salinas postponed until October due to Shelter in Place
The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it will be postponing this year’s event until…
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California governor: Schools may reopen as soon as July
California Governor Gavin Newsom is giving a daily update on the state’s response to…
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City of Gonzales installing “Little Free Pantry” boxes throughout community to feed those in need
The City of Gonzales has started installing Little Free Pantry boxes throughout the community, thanks to donations. They say this is a great way for…
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MST will require face coverings to board buses
Monterey-Salinas Transit officials say riders will now be required to wear face coverings in buses to prevent further spread of COVID-19. MST CEO and…
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San Benito County face covering order goes into effect
UPDATE 04/26/20 7:15 p.m. San Benito County resients will have to start wearing face coverings starting Monday morning to help stop the spread of…
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Monterey County offers first look at alternate housing site
The Monterey County Fairgrounds is prepared to take on a new role, starting Thursday.…
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Stricter beach restrictions to come in Santa Cruz County
After an extremely busy weekend at Santa Cruz beaches, county officials tell KION stricter restrictions will be announced this week.…
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Mayor Walker: City of Greenfield to offer free antibody testing to first responders
The City of Greenfield announced that it is offering a pilot program to provide free COVID-19 antibody testing to first responders in the…
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Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
CBS News learned that the President is expected to announce new guidelines on national testing as it relates to…
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2020 California State Fair and Food Festival canceled
Cal Expo’s Board announced that it is cancelling the California State Fair and Food Festival this year due to the COVID-19…
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Carmel Bach Festival canceled for first time since WWII
Organizers of the 2020 Carmel Bach Festival announced Monday that the event is canceled this year due to the COVID-19…
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Sheriff’s Office: Suspect threatens to infect deputy with COVID-19, deputy now in quarantine
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect who may have COVID-19 threatened to infect the deputies arresting him Sunday…
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