Monterey County remains in “widespread” tier along with 9 other counties
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has kept its doors closed for the past seven months. “It’s tough. It’s had a huge impact on our staff and obviously a huge…
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Santa Cruz County moves to orange tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Officials with Santa Cruz County Public Health are providing an update on COVID-19 in the…
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Western states join multi-state review pact on COVID-19 vaccine
Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety…
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Doctors, officials to discuss opioid epidemic in South County during virtual town hall
Officials and doctors are hosting a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the opioid epidemic in South…
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Salinas police to host drive-thru Halloween event at new Police Service Headquarters
The Salinas Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event that will include costume contests, a…
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Diet drinks linked to heart issues, study finds. Here’s what to do
If your heart goes pitter-patter for diet beverages, it may not be due to…
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Monterey County reports two more COVID-19 deaths
The Monterey County Heath Department confirmed that two more people died of COVID-19 Saturday, brining the county’s death toll up to…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca, J&J resuming US tests of COVID-19 vaccines
AstraZeneca Inc. announced Friday that regulators are letting it resume testing of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the…
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Religious leaders hold virtual vigil for those affected by COVID-19 outbreak at Watsonville Post Acute
Religious leaders from Watsonville came together to support those affected by a COVID-19 outbreak at…
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Two people saved with CPR at two different Pebble Beach golf courses
The American Heart Association reports that more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals every…
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For Covid-19 vaccine recipients, CDC to roll out cell phone-based monitoring system
Once a Covid-19 vaccine becomes available in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to monitor…
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Santa is skipping Macy’s for the first time in 159 years
There will be no miracle on 34th Street this year. Santa Claus won’t be visiting any Macy’s stores in 2020, ending a 159-year…
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FDA approves remdesivir to treat Covid-19
The US Food and Drug Administration approved remdesivir for the treatment of coronavirus infection, the drug’s maker, Gilead Sciences,…
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Central Coast cemeteries make plans for a safe Dia de los Muertos
For Maria Padilla, time with her loved ones is time spent at Valley Catholic Cemetery in Watsonville. “First is my brother, then my daughter and now…
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Court orders California to cut San Quentin inmates by half
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most…
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Waivers for in-person learning approved for twelve Monterey County schools
Three Monterey County schools have had their applications for in-person learning waivers approved, according to…
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Administrator at Watsonville Post Acute steps down, county confirms 14 COVID-19 related deaths
Administer Gerald E. Hunter at the Watsonville Post Acute Center announced that he will be stepping down…
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Disneyland reopening faces further delay under new California guidance
Disneyland will likely stay closed for several more weeks after California released its long-awaited guidance Tuesday for…
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State health provides guidance for theme parks, outdoor sporting events to begin allowing attendees
The California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, will be providing an update on…
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California won’t allow virus vaccines without state approval
California won’t allow any distribution of new coronavirus vaccines in the nation’s most populous state until it is…
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Monterey County reports 83rd COVID-19 death
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Health Department reported Saturday that another person has died from COVID-19. It is the county’s…
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CDC Thanksgiving guidelines: How to stay safe and coronavirus-free over the holiday
Thanksgiving is right around the corner — and if public health agencies have their way — celebrations this year promise to…
Continue Reading 12 people died in a Gilroy nursing home Covid-19 outbreak
Twelve residents at a northern California nursing home have died from Covid-19, the facility announced this…
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Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have…
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First lady: Barron Trump tested positive for COVID, no symptoms
Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has no…
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Pfizer to start testing its Covid-19 vaccine in children as young as 12
Drugmaker Pfizer has plans to start testing its experimental coronavirus vaccine in children as young as 12, and parents have…
Continue Reading 10 California counties see restrictions eased, risks remain
Dr. Mark Ghaly, the California Health and Human Services Secretary, is providing an update on the tier system…
Continue Reading Eli Lilly pauses trial of its monoclonal antibody to treat Covid-19 for safety reasons
Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Tuesday it was pausing its trial of a combination antibody treatment for coronavirus for safety reasons.…
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San Benito County moves to red tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
San Benito County health officials announced that San Benito County has moved to the red tier of the…
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New state-supported COVID-19 testing site opening in Seaside
A new COVID-19 testing site with service provided by the California Department of Public Health and…
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Johnson & Johnson learned of “unexplained illness” in Phase 3 coronavirus trial on Sunday
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that it learned of the “unexplained illness,” which caused it to pause its Phase 3 coronavirus vaccine…
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Salinas native awaits lung transplant after battle with COVID-19
A family is hoping their father, a Salinas native, will be able to get a life-saving lung transplant after COVID-19 damaged his…
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Doctor: Trump tests negative on consecutive days
President Donald Trump’s White House doctor says Trump has tested negative for COVID-19 on consecutive days using a…
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State releases guidance for small private gatherings
The California Department of Public Health has released updated guidance for those gathering with people outside…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic at…
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Salinas hospital offers free vaccines to prepare for flu season
Central Coast prepares for flu…
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Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing available at several Monterey County sites
The Monterey County Health Department announced that there will be free drive-thru COVID-19…
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UN: New daily record as COVID-19 cases hit more than 350,000
The World Health Organization has announced a new daily record high in coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, with more…
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Family of residents inside Watsonville Nursing Facility fear for loved ones during COVID-19 outbreak
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) 46 residents and 15 staff members at Watsonville Post Acute Skilled Nursing Facility have contracted COVID-19, Since Sept.…
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President’s physician anticipates he will be able to return to public events Saturday
The Physician to the President, Dr. Sean Conley, said in a statement that he anticipates that the President will be able to…
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COVID-19 outbreak at Watsonville Post Acute facility leads to state and county intervention
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The California National Guard has been called out to assist with a COVID-19 outbreak at the Watsonville Post Acute Center,…
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California’s unemployment backlog shrinks to 1.3 million
California’s embattled unemployment benefits agency said Wednesday it has cleared about 246,000 of its more…
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Monterey County launches rent, utility assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19
The Monterey County Department of Social Service announced that it is partnering with United Way to…
Continue Reading Nine COVID-19 deaths, 46 resident cases reported at Watsonville Post Acute
The County of Santa Cruz reports that two more people have died at the Watsonville Post Acute…
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California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19
A member of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office staff tested positive for COVID-19 this week and contact…
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King City to offer financial assistance for housing
King City announced the addition of a temporary program that will provide financial assistance for residents whose incomes have been affected by the…
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Biden says no debate if Trump still has virus
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he and President Donald Trump “shouldn’t have a debate” as long…
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AP: No link seen between California school openings, virus cases
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is providing an update on the state’s response…
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Trump pulls plug on pre-election virus aid plan
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on a coronavirus aid plan until after the election,…
Continue Reading Military leaders quarantined after official tests positive
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard…
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