Teachers surprise staff with car parade in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) It’s been more than a month since schools shut down. On Wednesday morning, teachers at Del Mar Elementary School, of the…
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Republic Services supports local businesses while recognizing frontline employees
Republic Services announced a new “Committed to Serve” initiative to recognize frontline employees while also helping local…
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Carmel USD gets sustainability award from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced that the Carmel Unified School District is one of its Green Ribbon School District Sustainability…
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Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation delivers 5,000 masks to at-risk population
Thanks to the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation, 5,000 masks were delivered to various organizations to help protect frontline volunteers…
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Central Coast residents organize parade to celebrate farm workers
There have been hundreds of parades that have taken place across the country celebrating our brave first responders and health care…
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Central Coast teacher working tirelessly to keep healthcare workers protected
Kevin Brookhouser is the Director of Technology at York School in…
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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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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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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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Challenge Accepted: MPUSD superintendent joins #ugoodchallenge
Two Central Coast high school principals showed off their moves to their students by joining in the…
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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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Salinas family makes custom kicks to pass the time and inspire others
What started out as art class, has turned into a…
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Homeless veterans get “comfort kits” from Red Cross
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Homeless veterans in the Central Coast received some attention and care from the Red Cross on Monday afternoon at the Veterans…
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Seaside restaurant offers free meals on Easter Sunday
Michelle Brooks is used to cooking a full spread on Easter, but this Sunday she fed more than just her family.…
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Central Coast breweries donate beer to make hand sanitizer
Breweries on the Central Coast are donating gallons of beer to Blume Distillation, where it’s being turned into hand…
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Sea lion found with gunshot wound near Santa Cruz gets second chance at life
The Shedd Aquarium took a moment to demonstrate how its animals are being cared for with a sea lion who got a second chance at…
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Thank you notes for doctors and nurses at Salinas Valley Memorial
Inspirational messages are being posted on a fence near the emergency room at Salinas Valley Memorial. …
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Marina restaurant feeding coronavirus first responders with help of customers
A Marina restaurant is open during the shelter in place and they are doing what they can to say ‘thank you’ to first…
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Hartnell College donates medical supplies to local hospitals to help fight COVID-19
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — With the demand for critical medical supplies increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hartnell College has announced…
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Chinese community orders 10,000 N-95 masks for Monterey County
While staying at home we all have a little extra time on our hands, but Marina resident, Danni Lu, used hers to answer a very important question.…
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Tour company offers food delivery service to community
A Monterey Peninsula-based tour company has converted its vans to provide a delivery service to local restaurants, grocery stores and…
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Teachers organize parade to continue to connect with students
Teachers and their students were reunited at last, Friday. After weeks of uncertainty and days of staying indoors, kids are reminded that their…
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Salinas libraries working on 3D printed masks for first responders
Monterey Country Libraries are using two 3D printing machines to print plastic versions of the N-95 masks for first…
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Santa Cruz County deputies bring groceries to elderly man
A welfare check in Santa Cruz County turned into an opportunity for deputies to help an elderly community…
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Monterey County library staff using 3-D printers to make masks
The Monterey County Free Libraries buildings are closed while the Shelter in Place order is in effect, and while it is…
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Teddy bears are taking over the Central Coast
Families are finding creative ways to stay entertained while quarantined.…
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Santa Cruz crafters sewing masks for patients and elderly
A group of volunteers in Santa Cruz is hard at work sewing handmade masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The masks are for patients at nursing homes,…
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South County city hosting daily themed scavenger hunt
Throughout the month of April, the City of Gonzales’ Recreation Department is inviting community members to participate in a daily scavenger…
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Neighbors make most of teen’s birthday during state wide stay-at-home order
A community in Salinas made sure their neighbor’s 15th birthday was not forgotten, this…
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The City of Gonzales was set to launch “Internet for All” and distribute wireless hotspot devices to residents at a Community Summit earlier this…
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Central Coast nurses shop for those at high risk for COVID-19
Under shelter-in-place orders, people might be worried about going to the grocery store and being so close to others. But a group of nurses on the…
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