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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Mental health concerns for healthcare workers
(KION) The COVID-19 crisis has changed daily lives in a drastic way. “I think it’s a time with enormous pressures on everyone, in part we’re in a…
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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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CDC releases new guidelines for pets
Our fur babies are part of the family like anyone else, and health officials are now advising that you take some extra steps to ensure their safety…
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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…
Continue Reading County Officials: Santa Cruz County to extend Shelter in Place order
County Supervisor John Leopold and Communications Manager Jason Hoppin tell KION that a new Shelter in Place order will be announced later this…
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Several Bay Area counties to extend, revise Shelter in Place orders
Public health officers in several Bay area counties and the City of Berkeley said they will issue revised Shelter in Place this week and extend them…
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Newsom: Changes to coronavirus orders may come within weeks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state may be just weeks away from “meaningful changes” to its stay-at-home order that took effect March 19.…
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Free virtual and telephonic counseling services now available to the community
The Visiting Nurses and Hospice Association (VNA) now is offering new virtual and over the phone counseling services to provide emotional and…
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County officials: 25% of COVID-19 cases in Monterey County come from agriculture industry
UPDATE 4/24/2020 10:30 p.m. Dozens of agricultural workers in Monterey County have been infected with COVID-19, according to county officials on…
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Farms face unknowns as buyers cancel orders
There is nothing like the taste of a fresh picked strawberry in the springtime. They are grown organically at JSM Organics in Royal Oaks and there…
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Neighbors say open beach parking lots in Santa Cruz County are bringing in out-of-towners
All beaches are open in Santa Cruz County. However, not all parking lots near beaches and parks are open to the public.…
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Central Coast ERs seeing downturn amid COVID-19 fears
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Central Coast resident has died after suffering a heart attack and not going to the emergency room for treatment, according…
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County looking for volunteers as it prepares to open Marina alternate care site
Monterey County is preparing to open a COVID-19 alternate care site in Marina, and it is looking for volunteers for a variety of…
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Monterey County Health Officer says short-term lodging can stay open, but limitations in place
The Monterey County Health Officer has issued an order clarifying limitations for short-term lodging while a Shelter in Place order is in…
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San Benito County amends Shelter in Place order to allow county parks, city parks, golf courses to open
San Benito County Public Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib has amended his Shelter in Place order to allow the public to…
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