Watsonville homeless increase as eviction moratorium is set to end
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) An increase in the homeless population has been felt across the state of California, but residents and business owners…
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COVID-19 testing site opens at Portola Hotel and Spa
A COVID-19 testing site opened at Portola Hotel & Spa in an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for…
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What’s killing our lettuce?
As the state tackled a global pandemic this past year, crops in the Salinas Valley were fighting their own virus, the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus…
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One person dead after car crashes into semi-truck in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a fatal crash that happened on Fairview Lane and Lisa Road Sunday night around 7:30 p.m. …
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CHOMP workers threaten lawsuit over state COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Monterey County hospitals are working to comply with a fast-approaching deadline for all California healthcare workers to be vaccinated for…
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CSUMB professor says CDC COVID-19 data for Monterey County is inaccurate
A professor at California State University Monterey Bay is speaking out about inaccurate COVID-19 data being reported by the Centers for Disease…
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Monterey County Sheriffs identify dead hiker found in Big Sur
Big Sur, Calif. (KION) UPDATE Sept. 24, 2021 Monterey County Sheriff’s office identified the hiker that fell off the cliff in Julia Pfeifer State…
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Seaside Police search for suspect in attempted ATM robbery using explosives devices
FBI and ATF are currently investigating an explosion and attempted ATM burglary in…
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CVS now offers COVID-19 booster shots in Salinas, Aptos, Watsonville and Gilroy
CVS Health announced on Friday that select CVS Pharmacy and Minute clinic Locations are now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot to…
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SPCA rescues hawk caught in a fishing line in Salinas
Thursday morning, SPCA responded to a call about a hawk that was tangled in a fishing line, hanging from her wing in the trees along a walking path…
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Two people arrested in King City for stealing a car
The King City Police Department arrested two people after a vehicle was reported stolen in King City around 6:30 p.m. on…
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A breakdown of the CDC tier system for community transmission
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — When the pandemic began, California created their blueprint for a safer economy with the metric tier system. That system…
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Cal Fire CZU reports 3 deaths in 8 days near Davenport
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Over the past week, Santa Cruz County State Park teams have been on 3 missing person and bodies recovery missions in…
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Firearm arrests in Monterey County tripled in the last year
Monterey Police Department made their third firearm-related arrest this week. They said the number of firearm arrests made in Monterey County rose…
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Hartnell College to require students, employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19
After a board vote on Tuesday night, Hartnell Community College will now require students and employees to be vaccinated for…
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Hollister Pollice arrest the suspect from afternoon shooting
Hollister Police arrested a suspect for attempting to murder a 30-year-old male Tuesday…
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PG&E working to fix intermittent power outages in Ben Lomond
Residents in Ben Lomond have been dealing with intermittent power outages and some are wondering when the outages are going to stop. Chuck Heron…
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Real Estate project seeks to have social impact in Salinas
A new Salinas housing project will offer new affordable housing opportunities and commercial space for…
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PVUSD votes in favor of bringing back SROs
rganization, expressed their disappointment in a statement after the Pajaro Valley Unified School District decided to bring back school resource…
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How the recall election will impact the Central Coast
Stakes are high as we’re one day away from election day and the outcome of this election is crucial as it will have a huge impact on the Central…
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Santa Cruz County proposes ordinance to stop discriminatory 9-1-1 calls
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new ordinance to ban discriminatory reports made to law…
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Meet Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- There’s a new ambassador in town! Emily Cullins of Perris, CA is the new Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021. Cullins will…
Continue Reading What to do if you don’t have recall ballot that was sent in the mail
If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail or if you can’t find the ballot you’ve received, it’s too late to get the ballot re sent. However,…
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Power outage in the Santa Cruz Mountains
There is a power outage in the Santa Cruz Mountains…
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Closure on San Juan Road in Aromas
There is a closure in effect on San Juan Road near Murphy Road this morning.…
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Central Coast events commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11
Many cities and law enforcement agencies take time each year to remember lives lost due to the horrific attacks and the impact it has had on…
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Heroes of 9/11: Jack Grandcolas reflects on the loss of his wife and unborn child
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) For the first time since 2003, Jack Grandcolas has traveled to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania to mark…
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Two men arrested in connection to San Lucas homicide
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened early Sunday morning around 3:35 a.m.…
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Central Coast schools see shortage in COVID-19 tests as Biden calls for increased testing
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) President Biden is calling for increased access to COVID-19 testing in schools, announcing today he is invoking the…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz man killed in Highway 17 crash
A 28-year-old from Santa Cruz is dead following a fatal crash Friday…
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Monterey County votes against indoor mask mandate
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing implementing an indoor mask mandate across the county this…
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Loaded firearm found and retrieved from Washington Middle School student’s backpack
A weapon has been found for the second time since the start of the new academic school year, in a Salinas Union High School District campus.…
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Climate Change: What does this mean for the Central Coast?
Atmospheric CO2 is at its highest level in the last three to five million years and has jumped up significantly over the past hundred years due to…
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One person killed in mobile home fire
One person is dead after a fire started at a mobile home Saturday night.…
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CHP prepares for travelers this Labor Day Weekend
Central Coast residents and Californians who will be traveling this Labor Day weekend will be paying high gas prices and seeing many cars on the…
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Students return to Aptos High School after deadly stabbing on campus
APTOS, Calif. (KION) — A growing memorial outside Aptos High School marks the somber mood as students returned to campus Friday for the first time…
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Cal Fire suspends all outdoor burning in Santa Cruz & San Mateo Counties
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) All residents in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties will not be allowed to conduct any outdoor burning starting…
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Highway 101 pavement rehabilitation project in Salinas close to completion
If you’ve driven on U.S. Highway 101 through Salinas over the past couple of years, you’ve seen the road…
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Roundabout project in Salinas approved, still waiting for funding
he Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project is surely going to bring some much needed relief for the busy Salinas…
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Police: Shooting victims in Soledad “expected to survive” after being shot multiple times
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Two victims are in the hospital and Soledad police are investigating after a shooting that happened on the 1500 Block of Palm…
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Central Coast agencies deploying crews to assist with wildfire, hurricane relief
 Central Coast crews are being sent out to assist with the current natural disasters such as fires and…
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Advocates expect influx of reports of neglect as kids head back to class
As the school year gets underway, advocates for children are expecting an influx of reports of neglect or…
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Driver who went over West Cliff Drive uninjured
A driver who lost control of their car along West Cliff Drive Friday night and subsequently drove over a cliff is…
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Driver crashes into patrol car while officers investigate fatal collision
Two people were arrested for driving under the influence after a driver crashed into a patrol car Saturday while officers were investigating a fatal…
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How Monterey County school tackle COVID-19 testing for back-to-school
With students back for in-person instruction, schools must follow state guidelines when it comes to classroom…
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Parents and students pack school board meeting after racist doll incident at a jamboree
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A school board meeting was packed on Tuesday night with students and parents present to show their discontent with a recent…
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Ledisi to perform at Monterey Jazz Festival
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a life and we’re feeling good now that we know Ledisi will be performing at the…
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Parents asking SUHSD to discipline staff amidst Black baby doll controversy at Salinas High
Parents and students are expressing outrage over what they’re calling racist acts and images being shared on social media. This is all stemming from…
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Fire recovery scams on the rise amid fire season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- With wildfires reducing homes to rubble, many homeowners find themselves at a complete loss. On top of this, scammers are…
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CSUMB students arrive on campus for fall semester amid pandemic
Thousands of college students are arriving on the Central Coast this weekend for CSUMB’s move-in day, but this time, it is in the middle of a…
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