Seaside COVID-19 testing center relocates to Greater Victory Temple Church
Starting July 7, the state-supported community COVID-19 testing site at Seaside High School is…
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Case of Delta variant identified in Santa Cruz County
The first official case of the COVID-19 Delta variant has been identified in Santa Cruz County, according to the Health Services…
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The Delta variant will cause ‘very dense outbreaks’ in these five states, expert says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, is likely to break out…
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White House turns to young people for help convincing their peers to get vaccinated
The White House this week acknowledged the US would fall short of President Joe Biden’s July Fourth Covid-19 vaccination goals, saying the country…
Continue ReadingFirst cruise from a US port in more than 15 months has set sail
By Marnie Hunter, CNN It’s been a long circuitous journey to restarting cruise travel in the United States. But more than 15 months after the…
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Some fully vaccinated people may still get sick if exposed to variants, CDC warns
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is tracking the Delta coronavirus variant, among others — and warned that there is a small…
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McDonald’s to host vaccine clinics in Monterey County
McDonald’s will host two vaccine clinics in Monterey…
Continue ReadingFirst US trial cruise testing Covid safety protocols sets sail
By Marnie Hunter, Leyla Santiago and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN A trial cruise set sail from Miami on Sunday evening, putting the cruise industry one step…
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California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
California regulators have approved revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the…
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California: People must look for work to get jobless aid
California will stop giving unemployment benefits to people who are not actively applying for jobs.…
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Tickets to concerts, events to be raffled off to those vaccinated in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County officials announced that they are partnering with the SAP Center, the Golden State Warriors and the City of San Jose to raffle…
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With California reopening on June 15th, how are residents feeling about the change?
On Tuesday, California fully reopens on June 15th, meaning California will be shedding it’s color coded tier system and doing away with most mask…
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CDC now calls coronavirus Delta variant a ‘variant of concern’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now calls the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.2, a “variant of…
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Gallery: Mask signs come down at Santa Cruz boardwalk
Photos shared with KION show mask requirement signs coming down at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom draws more vaccine prize winners as California reopens
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Los Angeles celebrating the state’s reopening, and while he is there, the state will draw 10 more prize winners as…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium updates COVID-19 precautions
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As California prepares to fully reopen on June 15, 2021, businesses are still subject to implement their own guidelines in…
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Governor Gavin Newsom unveils “California Dream Vacations” incentive for vaccinated Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The push for vaccinations goes beyond cash prizes as Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an incentive that would…
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Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine shows 90.4% overall efficacy in US/Mexico Phase 3 trial
The American biotechnology company Novavax announced on Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to have an overall efficacy of 90.4%…
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Moscow mayor announces ‘non-working’ week to curb spread of Covid-19
The mayor of Moscow has asked residents in the Russian capital to stay home in the coming week, declaring it a “non-working” week, to try and curb…
Continue Reading Two Monterey County residents win $50,000 as part of Vax for the Win program
Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing the next 15 winners of the state’s Vax for the Win…
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California governor signs orders to roll back virus rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that will lift most of the state’s coronavirus…
Continue Reading Regulators withdraw controversial California work mask rules
California’s workplace regulators have withdrawn a controversial mask…
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Less than a week before state reopening, Californians express uncertainty
As the reopening date for California approaches, there is still some uncertainty when it comes to masking and social distancing…
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COVID-19 on the Central Coast
Need help finding a vaccine appointment? Check out the COVID-19 Vaccine Spotter website here. SAN BENITO COUNTY: San Benito County Health and Human…
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Man accused of stealing vaccine cards from inoculation site
Prosecutors say a Nevada man has been charged with stealing more than 500 blank vaccine cards from a COVID-19 vaccination center near Los Angeles.…
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California regulators reconsider mask standard for workers
A dozen major California business organizations have called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to change recently adopted workplace regulations requiring all…
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CDPH: Fully vaccinated Californians do not need COVID screening, testing in non-healthcare workplaces
The California Department of Public Health updated its COVID-19 testing guidance Monday.…
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Santa Cruz County launches dashboard showing vaccination progress
Santa Cruz County Public Health announced Monday that it has launched a dashboard showing COVID-19 vaccination progress at the local…
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Is the handshake back? How we’re greeting each other as the world reopens
This summer is bringing back a lot of what we used to call “normal,” including greeting long-lost friends and maskless…
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Health officials discuss vaccination progress on the Central Coast
Health experts are discussing a progress check on vaccinations and the percentage of those eligible who have received at…
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Newsom holds drawing to announce first winners of vaccine giveaway
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Sacramento Friday to draw the first 15 winners who will receive…
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California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend…
Continue ReadingCalifornians can soon go maskless at work — if every worker in a room is fully vaccinated, safety board says
California workers will no longer be required to wear face masks in the workplace, as long as all employees in a single room are fully vaccinated…
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Vaccinations stay steady as the first round of big cash prizes gets closer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom calls it a “cash slash lottery,” one for the history books in…
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California Senate rejects workers compensation proposal
The California Senate on Thursday rejected a bill aimed at making it easier for health care employees to have hospitals pay their medical…
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Even vaccinated California workers may have to keep masks on
California is set to fully reopen in less than two weeks and do away with virtually all mask and social distancing requirements…
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California to pay $2M church legal fees over virus closures
The state of California has agreed not to impose greater coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings than it does on…
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Free beer, other new incentives for Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties move to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The State of California announced Tuesday that Monterey and San Benito Counties have moved to the yellow tier of the Blueprint for a Safer…
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Salinas middle school renamed after beloved principal
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Scores of family, community members and local teaching staff and students took time to remember a beloved teacher and…
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Gov. Newsom announces incentive program to encourage residents to get vaccinated
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Los Angeles Thursday where he is expected to announce a new effort to encourage Californians to…
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Viral video drew hundreds to California party; 149 arrested
A birthday party invitation that went viral on TikTok brought hundreds of people to a raucous celebration on a Southern California beach Saturday…
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Natividad offers free vaccine clinics
Natividad Medical Center is offering two free vaccine clinics this…
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The pandemic has pushed more than 250 public health officials out the door
Health officials are leaving their posts after what many described as an extremely difficult year.…
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Capacity limits, physical distancing requirements to be lifted in California on June 15
California health officials held a press conference Friday morning to discuss what will happen when the state reaches June…
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Anti-vaccine protesters reportedly gather outside Watsonville school
A group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered outside Cesar Chavez Middle School Thursday, according to Santa Cruz…
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California delays debate on easing virus rules for workers
California workforce regulators will aim for a mid-June easing of workplace mask and social distancing requirements to conform with…
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Local health officials to address COVID-19 vaccine concerns
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are more widely available these days, but there are still residents who express concerns and doubts about the…
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Greenfield Fire Department to administer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The Greenfield Fire Department will be administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, May 22, 2021.…
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Santa Cruz County moves to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
California announced Tuesday that Santa Cruz County has moved from the orange tier to the yellow tier, the least restrictive in the state’s Blueprint…
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