Governor Newsom provides update on state’s response to COVID-19 outbreak
California Governor Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19…
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Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip
Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders didn’t want to get stuck owning…
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Governor: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
California is on its way to leasing more than 16,000 hotel rooms to house the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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US lockdowns coincide with rise in poisonings from cleaners
Reports of accidental poisonings from cleaners and disinfectants are up sharply, and researchers believe it’s related to the coronavirus epidemic.…
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Monterey County tourism industry sees hundreds of millions in losses, dozens of hotel closures
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for businesses around the world, and Monterey County…
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San Benito County preparing cloth face covering requirement
The San Benito County Public Health Officer is preparing a cloth face covering order scheduled to go into effect in the coming…
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New COVID-19 rapid tests in Salinas for critically ill
A new rapid test kit for COVID-19 is being used at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.…
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Santa Cruz Nursing homes fight to keep COVID-19 out of their facilities
As of Friday, there have been no residents in Santa Cruz county nursing facilities to test positive for COVID-19.
There has been protocol for weeks…
Monterey Bay Aquarium reducing workforce by 38 percent, some salaries reduced
Officials with the Monterey Bay Aquarium tell us they will be laying off 93 employees and furloughing and additional 128…
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California tops 1,000 coronavirus deaths as economy tumbles
California surpassed 1,000 deaths from the coronavirus as the pandemic pushed the state into recession.…
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Trump announces multi-billion dollar coronavirus food assistance program
President Trump announced Friday that the Department of Agriculture will be implementing a new multi-billion dollar relief…
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Taylor Swift has canceled all shows, appearances for 2020
Taylor Swift is canceling all of her performances and appearances for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Hope takes the reins on Wall Street, stocks rally worldwide
U.S. stocks joined a worldwide rally and closed out their first back-to-back weekly gain since the market began selling off two months ago.…
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Felton Fire Protection District to tour neighborhoods, greet residents
A new social media trend has popped up around the country– people are going outside to howl at 8 p.m., and the Felton Fire Protection…
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Four former California governors join council to revive economy
California Governor Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the State’s response to COVID-19…
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Diapers, wipes run out at Monterey County distribution
First 5 Monterey County and the Food Bank for Monterey County are hosting diaper and wipe distribution…
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Chevron commits to donating $100,000 to Food Bank for Monterey County
Chevron announced that it is committing $100,000 to help the Food Bank for Monterey County as it helps community members struggling due to the…
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AAA offers free roadside assistance to first responders, healthcare workers
AAA Northern California said it will be offering free roadside assistance to first responders and healthcare workers through the end of…
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Watch: Monterey County farmworkers practice social distancing in strawberry field
United Farm Workers shared a video of Monterey County farmworkers harvesting strawberries while a Shelter in Place is in…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter opens free pet food pantry
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many in need, including pet…
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Comic-Con canceled over coronavirus, plans 2021 return
This year’s San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled due to coronavirus-related restrictions around large gatherings.…
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History making art makes its way to Santa Cruz and Monterey County hospitals
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Artists from all over are making one of a kind memories as a symbol of support for front liners battling the COVID-19…
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Report: Opening windows can prevent the spread of Covid-19
Bringing some fresh air inside could help prevent the spread of the coronavirus according to experts in health, the built environment and…
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Santa Cruz County may loosen shelter-in-place restrictions after May 3
Santa Cruz county may lift some of its shelter-in-place restrictions when the current order…
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City of Monterey announces plans to layoff dozens of employees
The streets may be quiet, but City of Monterey facilities have been even quieter. Several have been closed since March 14 and the city said they are…
Continue Reading California governor expects $7 billion in virus spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to spend up to $7 billion this year battling the coronavirus and the economic disruption it has caused.…
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White House guidelines call for phased reopening
The Trump administration has issued new guidelines for states, individuals and employers on how to ease up on social distancing to deal with the…
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SUHSD waiving some graduation requirements for this year’s seniors
The Salinas Union High School District is waiving some of its graduation requirements for students graduating this…
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Watsonville church makes masks for first responders, healthcare workers, seniors
A Watsonville church is helping local first responders, healthcare workers and seniors by making…
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California to provide extra paid sick leave for food service workers
California Governor Newsom is providing a daily update on the State’s response to…
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Commercial laundry service launches sanitary mask program for essential businesses
MARINA, Calif. (KION) Monterey Bay Laundry is launching a sanitized mask program to provide for essential workers as they continue to battle to…
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California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus
Governor Newsom is set to provide an update on California’s response to COVID-19…
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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District approves “pass/no pass” grading
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic are changing much more than just how learning is done – grading for the…
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Sharing Your Confinement: Central Coasters Coming Together
Recording and keeping record of what life is like now in this time is important, to remember these days in hopes of appreciating more deeply the life…
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Monterey County first responders address COVID-19 challenges, share advice
Everyone is facing a new set of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and first responders are on the front…
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Better Ask Barry: High-tech devices show promise in detecting health changes
In the absence of widespread Covid-19 testing, medical groups and entrepreneurs are working to develop high tech tools and wearable devices that…
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Watsonville cancels all city special events in 2020
Watsonville city manager Matt Huffaker made the tough decision to cancel all special events in the city for the remainder of the year. This decision…
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Housing Matters gets shelters to help with social distancing
In an effort to create more distance between residents at the Paul Lee Loft, Housing Matters bought ten Pallet…
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Trump says new coronavirus guidelines will be announced Thursday
(CNN) President Trump said Wednesday that new guidelines regarding preventing the spread of coronavirus while reopening the economy will be announced…
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Monterey County releases list of potential care, housing sites to be used if there is a COVID-19 surge
Monterey County has been preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, and it has been looking for alternate care and alternate housing…
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Dozens of low level offenders released from Central Coast jails amid COVID-19 crisis
A California judicial court ruling temporarily eliminated bail for people arrested and charged with low-level offenses. It’s part of an effort to…
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UCSC professor helps develop COVID-19 tracing app
There is new technology that’s been developed that could be the next best way to flatten the coronavirus curve. UCSC economics professor, Kristian…
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UC Santa Cruz shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19
UC Santa Cruz said one of its campus shuttle drivers has tested positive for…
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COVID-19 discussion: Rep. Jimmy Panetta
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) KION Anchor Aaron Groff sat down with Congressman Jimmy Panetta for a discussion surrounding current efforts by his office,…
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Salinas Valley Memorial selected for rapid result testing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) It’s considered a game changer in diagnosing COVID-19 patients on the Central Coast. The rapid result test is called ID NOW…
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Self-employed on Peninsula struggle to file for unemployment benefits
It has been an ongoing battle for many Californians who are now unemployed and desperate to get an answer on pending benefits.…
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Monterey County DA to enforce restrictions on construction activities
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 4/14/20 6:00 p.m. Monterey County’s shelter-in-place order hasn’t stopped construction within the county, but…
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Better Ask Barry: Are grocery store employees safe?
One month into the coronavirus lockdown, an increasing number of grocery workers are being infected with Covid…
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UCSC shuttle driver is second person to die of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Public Health Division announced Tuesday that a second person has died of COVID-19 in the…
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Central Coast cities and counties to combine forces for federal COVID-19 funding
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The federal government’s $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, CARES Act, includes billions for local governments, but the…
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