Can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?
With last night’s 3.9 earthquakes in San Francisco and last week’s Condo Collapse in Florida, can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?…
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Monterey County projectile suspect sentenced to prison time
The man suspected of hitting vehicles with glass marbles along Highway 101 and Highway 156 in Monterey County was sentenced today to 15 years in…
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Hollister Fire Department shares firework alternatives ahead of 4th of July
Due to concerns surrounding fireworks this year and the cancellation of many Central Coast events, the Hollister Fire Department is sharing firework…
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Central Coast cities guidelines for fireworks
In California only safe and sane fireworks can be sold starting Monday, until July 6th. However, only certain areas on the Central Coast are allowed…
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Seaside Police enforces zero tolerance policy for the possession and use of illegal fireworks
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) With Fourth of July holiday just a few days away, the Seaside Police Department says it will be strictly enforcing firework…
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Salmon season brings more fishing boats to the Monterey Bay
Right now it’s salmon season, so you may be seeing more people out on the water.
Anyone who intends to fish out on the bay should be informed about…
Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for June 25th-26th
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY | SCOTTS VALLEY | FRIDAY 5-8PM Everybody knows the best grub comes from food trucks! Well, in Scotts Valley…
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State gas tax goes up starting July 1st
California’s gas tax is increasing to 51.1 cents, making Californians pay a total of 82 cents per gallon in federal and state…
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Santa Cruz County launches walking and biking project to boost alternative transportation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The County of Santa Cruz is installing temporary pedestrian improvements and separated bikeways to boost safety and…
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Residents return home after some Willow Fire evacuation warnings lifted
ARROYO SECO, Calif. (KION) Some residents impacted by the Willow Fire and evacuation orders got a chance to return to their homes when the orders…
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Career and technical programs are breaking barriers in rural areas of Monterey County
One-way students in rural areas they’re getting ahead of their peers is by taking Career and Technical Education, or CTE courses in high school.…
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Central Coast residents are relieved as federal moratorium is extended
A sign or relief for many residents across the Central Coast as the Biden administration extends the federal eviction moratorium for another…
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Firework and concert at Fort Hunter Liggett
Looking to see fireworks in Monterey County? Look no further! Fort Hunter Leggett is celebrating America’s 245th Birthday with the very first July…
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Physical therapy facility begins free student athlete exam series into the summer
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Spine & Joint will offer free sports physical exams for local student athletes. The program is a apart of a…
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Fire crew’s release their game plan to fighting the Willow Fire
Fire crews discussed today’s fight to put out the Willow Fire at 7 a.m. in an operational briefing in the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.…
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Supreme Court decision erases Cesar Chavez victory
The Supreme Court ruled against a California regulation that granted access to agricultural fields to union…
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Salinas reports two dozen fires in a week
Last week of the 23 fires in Salinas, 11 were vegetation fires from homeless encampments and one major structural fire on Work St. Salinas Fire…
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MPUSD launches campaign to reduce school absence rates
Three schools in Marina faced some of the highest absence rates in the area. Monterey Peninsula Unified School District officials say they’re…
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Arroyo Seco neighbor welcomes firefighters to her home
Arroyo Seco neighbor, Erin Melchior welcomed fire trucks and helicopters to the field behind her home. The firefighters were fighting the Willow Fire…
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Monterey Art Organizations Receive Extra Funding
Arts Council for Monterey County, or ARts4MC, is distributing $42,000 in grants to nine different art and nonprofit…
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WhatsApp partners with the White House to reach Latinx audience
This week, WhatsApp released a messaging bot with the White House, CDC, and HHS to provide vaccine information to Spanish speakers.…
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Is it worth getting an additional Covid-19 vaccination?
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — With recently discovered variants of the Coronavirus, people are questioning if their vaccine is enough. There’s still so…
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Planning meetings to be held for the return of Ciclovia Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) The City of Soledad’s Community Engagement Department welcomes the public to attend and participate in the community planning…
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Santa Cruz County Fair is coming back to the Central Coast in September
Santa Cruz County Fair is coming back to the Central Coast in September.…
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Hollister shopping center construction moves forward
Local leaders said a new shopping Center in Hollister aimed to keep the local economy going strong. Some residents took to social media, questioning…
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Woman shot multiple times in Tulane Street shooting expected to be okay
Officials reported a 25-year-old female victim with three gunshot wounds on Tulane Street on Monday at 2:32 a.m. …
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Stand Down event provides on-site services for dozens of local veterans
Dozens of Monterey County veterans turned up for a one day on-site opportunity to get medical, food and legal…
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Juneteenth events on the Central Coast
President Joe Biden signed legislation passed by congress establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday marking the…
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Montage Health partners with Monterey Bay FC as Official Kit Partner
Montage Health and the Monterey Bay Football Club held a news conference Thursday morning to announce that Montage will be the team’s Official Kit…
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New report shows pandemic impact on Santa Cruz County work force
Santa Cruz County released its 2021 State of the Workforce report Thursday, which outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the county’s…
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Project to create bus pathway on Monterey Peninsula gets green light
The Monterey-Salinas Transit Board has voted unanimously in favor of the SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit…
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Seaside homeless encampment is cleared out to continue new development
Homeless residents of a Seaside encampment packed their bags this week. As of Wednesday, they need to find a new place to…
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Dangers of leaving a child in a car during excessively hot days
This coming Monday is the official start of summer, and the temperatures across the state are well above normal, with daytime highs reaching the…
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PG&E: Rotating power outages may happen Thursday if demand exceeds supply
PG&E is warning customers that some Californians will experience rolling power outages Thursday…
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Report shows worker shortage, aging population in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County has released its State of the Workforce report, and it shows just how much the COVID-19 affected the local…
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New California Wildfire Dashboard shows real-time fire data
The Bureau of Land Management has a new tool for tracking California wildfires just in time for fire…
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One person killed, two injured in crash on Highway 101 north of Greenfield
The California Highway Patrol said officers are at the scene of a head-on crash on Highway 101 at Hudson, just north of…
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New program helps immigrants who become victims of crime obtain visas
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a new program that will help immigrants who are waiting to obtain a U Visa.…
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Scottish man who faked death in Carmel jailed for rape
A Scottish man who tried to evade justice by fleeing to the United States has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape and other sexual…
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Smelling smoke today? NWS releases map of smoke drifting over California
If it seems a little smokey today around the Central Coast, fire agencies and the National Weather Service warn that it is probably not because of…
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Child Tax Credit online portal unveiled
The online portal for the monthly Child Tax Credit has been unveiled and families who qualify are expected to receive payments starting July…
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Cal ISO warns of potential for flex alerts as temperatures heat up
The California Independent System Operator (Cal ISO) is warning that it may issue Flex Alerts to encourage energy conservation as temperatures heat…
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Panetta: Camp Roberts will not be used to house unaccompanied migrant children
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided not to use Camp Roberts to house unaccompanied migrant children, according to Rep.…
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Governor Gavin Newsom hands out $50 gift cards in Seaside to incentivize Californians to get vaccinated
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the state’s efforts to encourage more Californians to get vaccinated – including the final cash prize drawing…
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Online daters reminded to be aware of scams and fake profiles
In modern, busy lives, online dating apps like bumble and tinder have grown in popularity over the years, but there’s some advice for those who may…
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Central Coast law enforcement agencies raise money for Special Olympics Northern California
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies will help raise funds for the Special Olympics Northern…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County cracks down on illegal fireworks
The County said individuals could be fined up to $1,000 if found lighting up…
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Local efforts aim to promote tourism and small businesses
Local efforts are proposed to promote tourism and small businesses as California gets closer to its reopening…
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Santa Cruz woman becomes victim in catalytic converter theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — It’s a problem police have been dealing with for years now, but a recent catalytic converter theft has one woman sending…
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Teen boy sends deputies on bike chase
A teenage boy is facing a variety of charges after sending deputies with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on a chase…
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