Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George…
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Jury has reached a verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd
A verdict has been reached in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd, according to a notice posted by the court on the Hennepin County…
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Caught on camera: bobcat rescued in Bonny Doon, succumbs to injuries
BONNY DOON, Calif. (KION) Three men with the Santa Cruz Native Animal Rescue saved a bobcat after its foot got stuck on a wire fence in Bonny Doon.…
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Hundreds flock to Santa Cruz Boardwalk as rides reopen
Hundreds of people and children lined up as early as 10 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as…
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San Benito High allows some seniors reduction in graduation credit requirements
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION) The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many students hard emotionally, socially and academically, as more and more high school…
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Parks will stay open for Easter weekend
Several Central Coast parks will remain open for the Easter…
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Vaccine eligibility continues to expand for many Californians and Central Coast residents
Starting Thursday, millions of Californians are becoming eligible for the coronavirus…
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California dog alerts owners to home intruder
A three-year-old rescue dog returned the favor when she alerted her owners after spotting a home…
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California lifts recommendation for residents to stay within 120 miles of home
The California Department of Public Health has updated its travel advisory, and has removed one of the…
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Central Coast doctors share experiences during pandemic on National Doctors Day
On the 30th of March, doctors across the country are celebrated and recognized for their…
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Caught on Camera: Group of seals spotted in Monterey Bay
Seals in Monterey are enjoying the warm day…
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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton visit Monterey over the weekend
A fishing and whale watching company in Monterey had a couple famous customers this past…
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Human remains found in water in Moss Landing
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said human remains were found in Moss Landing over the…
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Small plane crashes in Watsonville Sunday afternoon
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A small plane went down in Watsonville Sunday afternoon near Harkins Slough Road and Lee Road.…
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Central Coast school districts make adjustments as students return in-person
As students slowly begin to return to in-person instruction, schools must adapt to keep everyone…
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Monterey Regional Airport hosts free COVID-19 testing clinic
The Monterey Regional Airport announced Friday that it has opened a free COVID-19 testing…
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Greenfield councilwoman partners with bakery to offer special for people struggling financially
Greenfield City Councilwoman Yanely Martinez announced that she has partnered with a bakery to offer a special…
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Monterey Bay Charter School begins outdoor, in-person instruction
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Students at a Pacific Grove K-8 school are back on campus this week after being away for the COVID-19…
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Cheerleaders allowed to perform at games after brief ban due to COVID-19 restrictions
Sideline cheer, band, drum-line and other groups will not be allowed to attend sporting events due to…
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Housing reports detail amount of new low-, moderate-income housing approved in Monterey County cities
Cities released their 2020 annual housing reports as the need for affordable housing remains crucial, especially during a…
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Monterey County marks anniversary of shelter in place with day of action
This week marks one year since Monterey County issued a shelter in place order due to the COVID-19…
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Foster care workers seek mentors for foster kids
Hundreds of children across the central coast are currently waiting for a home to call their own, even if…
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Monterey County student raises money to buy new Chromebooks for students in need
The Monterey County Office of Education said a student at a local school delivered ten new Chromebooks…
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Santa Cruz police investigate a string of armed robberies
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz Police is investigating a string of brazen armed robberies that targeted businesses late at night on…
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CDC reviews study suggesting it is safe to reduce 6ft. rule to 3ft. in classrooms
A new study suggests that reduced physical distancing policies could potentially be implemented in school…
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California adopts first statewide ethnic studies curriculum
As America reels from its latest spate of deadly hate crimes and racism, the California State Board of…
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As schools prepare to reopen, a look back on the pandemic’s impact on education
The COVID-19 pandemic brought upon closures to many sectors, including schools at all levels of…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk holds first open-air market
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that it is hosting its first open-air market later this…
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City of Watsonville seeks proposals from artists for COVID-19 memorial
The City of Watsonville is asking local artists or teams of artists for proposals for a COVID-19 art…
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Monterey County K-12 schools can consider reopening dates as county moves to red tier
Monterey County has moved into the red tier of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and…
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Doctors concerned over ‘honor system’ as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands
Doctors concerned over ‘Honor System” as vaccine eligibility…
Continue ReadingSoledad expands its mobile vaccination clinic
Soledad Community Healthcare District expands its mobile vaccination clinic to all eligible residents who are unable to leave their homes to get…
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MPUSD prepares for hybrid learning
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is planning for a return to part-time in-person instruction starting in…
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2 people dead in Southern California fireworks explosion
A loud explosion was reported Tuesday afternoon in Ontario, California, and city officials said crews…
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Crews contain North Salinas garage fire
Two people and a dog are safe Tuesday after a garage fire spread to other parts of a North Salinas…
Continue Reading Monterey County officially moves to red tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Monterey County has officially moved to the less-restrictive red tier of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, according to the…
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Mountain lion and bobcat spotted in Aptos Hills
A bobcat and mountain lion spotted in the same area just three days apart in Aptos…
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UCSC plans ‘staycation’ events for students staying on campus for spring break
The University of California, Santa Cruz says most of its on-campus students are planning to stay on campus…
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New egg spotted in tree where California condor chick survived Dolan Fire
The Ventana Wildlife Society has confirmed that there is a new California condor egg in the Big Sur area, and it was found in a significant…
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Casper Spotting: The search for the elusive white dolphin
Casper, the elusive white dolphin, has once again been spotted in the…
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Bay Area mask-less passenger coughs on, assaults Uber driver
An Uber driver in San Francisco was assaulted by a woman who refused to wear a mask in an…
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Large rocks removed during construction at washed out section of Highway 1
Caltrans crews have continued to work at a section of Highway 1 near Rat Creek that was washed out during…
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MST offers free day pass for getting vaccine
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that it will give a free day pass to residents who have received the COVID-19…
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Salinas berry worker travels to Washington, DC to support Farm Workforce Modernization Act
The United Farm Workers of America shared a video Wednesday of a Salinas-area man who…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to discuss pandemic and state’s future in State of the State address
Gov. Gavin Newsom will be giving the annual State of the State address at Dodgers Stadium in Los…
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ‘encouraged’ by new state reopening guidance
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A popular amusement park in Santa Cruz could be reopening in the near future after state officials announced new COVID-19…
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Castroville student receives $25,000 scholarship from Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. awarded a Castroville student a $25,000…
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Catholic Diocese of Monterey weighs in on JnJ COVID-19 vaccine concerns
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is now coming under scrutiny from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops who say the…
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Proposed affordable housing projects target the most vulnerable
Two high-quality affordable housing projects- one in Watsonville and one in Greenfield- may soon be coming to the Central…
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