Colorful sidewalks in South County map safest routes to school
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and the Monterey County Health Department have teamed up with South County schools and…
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Monterey County brings goats to Jack Peaks Park to prevent wildfires
They’re baaaaack. Monterey County Public Works brought 600 goats Friday morning to eat their way through any thick vegetation in Jack Peak Park that…
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Fire Official: 2021 Fire Season declared in Monterey, San Benito Counties
Fire season has officially begun in Monterey and San Benito Counties, according to Cal Fire…
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The City of Santa Cruz selects developers for its Downtown Mixed Used Library Project
Almost a year since approving the project, the City of Santa Cruz chose Eden Housing and For the Future Housing FTF to be the developers for the…
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Local fire agencies share concerns about staffing shortages
With dryer conditions arriving sooner than expected, fire departments throughout Santa Cruz County have been working around the clock daily to…
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‘Do not come’: Vice President Harris faces backlash after Guatemala comments
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Guatemala Monday to meet with President Alejandro Giammattei and comments she made during a press conference…
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Supreme Court: People with Temporary Protective Status not eligible for permanent residency
The Supreme Court rules that people who entered the country illegally and now have Temporary Protective Status are not eligible to apply for…
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Southbound Highway 101 near Bradley reopens after overturned big rig blocks highway
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE: An overturned big rig has been cleared from Highway 101 near Bradley and Highway 101 is back open after being…
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Kayaker heading to Hawaii rescued off coast of Santa Cruz
A kayaker was rescued about 70 miles west of Santa Cruz Sunday morning during a solo voyage from Sausalito to Honolulu, according to the Coast…
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Pollen allergies are affecting people worse this year, according to local doctors
Many of us deal with allergies as the seasons change… but this year seems to be exceptionally bad for allergy…
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Non-profit finds solutions to Monterey County’s water quality problems
We spoke to residents in the area that at one point had almost 500 milligrams above the legal standard in California of nitrate per liter of water.…
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Talks about housing migrant children at Camp Roberts on “indefinite hold”
Camp Roberts in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties was a site under consideration for housing unaccompanied…
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Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate reconnects with former NFL player who helped him
Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate reconnects with former NFL player who helped in his path to success…
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LIVE UPDATES – Active fires burning in Central Coast
As temperatures are rise, KION is on the lookout for the latest fires blazing through central California. The article lists the latest updates and…
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Hollister raises new pride flag to kick off Pride month
For the second year in a row, the city of Hollister is raising a pride flag outside city hall in honor of the LGBTQ+ community Tuesday.…
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16 year-old pilot flies home to Marina Airport for her birthday
A 16-year-old pilot is flying into the Central Coast for her birthday…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties move to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The State of California announced Tuesday that Monterey and San Benito Counties have moved to the yellow tier of the Blueprint for a Safer…
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Monterey Fire to begin conducting fire safety inspections
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fire Department will start fire safety inspections on June 1, 2021 as the state prepares for…
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Firefighters contain Santa Cruz Grade Fire
The Grade Fire in Santa Cruz County was contained after firefighters and resources were quickly sent out to prevent this fire from expanding.…
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Military couple build a coffee brand from Monterey in honor of veterans and first responders
They say coffee is their “lifeblood” when they’re working day-in and day-out at three in the morning. And a big part of Coalition Coffee Co.’s…
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Monterey County pays tribute to those fallen while serving the country
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Monterey County residents are joining the nation, remembering and honoring military members who lost their lives while serving…
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Motorists are responsible for many fires on Santa Cruz County roadways; how to avoid accidentally starting one
Motorists are responsible for many of the wildfires sparked along Santa Cruz County roadways, according to the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz…
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HAPPENING NOW: Central Coast Memorial Day Ceremonies
Hundreds on the Central Coast are remembering and honoring the service members who never made it out of uniform and paid the ultimate sacrifice in…
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Pick 5! A call for beachgoers to keep the Monterey Bay clean this Memorial Day
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The City of Santa Cruz and Save Our Shores, an environmental conservation organization, is calling on tourists and visitors to…
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2 dead and one injured after car crash in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision Sunday night. The crash…
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New veterans unit opens in Soledad Correctional Training Facility
A new unit set to house up to 120 incarcerated veterans at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad makes its official opening,…
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Salinas Police address complaints about loud cars
Police say they are getting more and complaint of loud cars zooming down
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Two RVs found on fire in Santa Cruz County
An unoccupied RV was found on fire in the Felton Quarry Road last night around 9 p.m. along with another burning RV down Highway 9 less than two…
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Community vigil in Santa Cruz marks one year since death of George Floyd
One year following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis that sparked national civil unrest, the NAACP of the Santa Cruz County branch announced a…
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Formerly homeless Cabrillo College graduate shares story of perseverance
Former homeless Cabrillo College graduate shares story of…
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Loma Fire in Santa Barbara prompts evacuations, including KION sister station
A fire broke out on TV Hill in Santa Barbara Thursday night around 9 p.m., prompting evacuations for surrounding areas and for KION’s sister station…
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Santa Cruz Police: Wanted felon arrested in possession of heroin the size of a ping pong ball
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A wanted felon has been arrested after Santa Cruz Police officers found him with heroin and methamphetamine in San Lorenzo…
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California food banks report surge in number of people served in 2020
The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) has released its 2020 Impact Report outlining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Marina City Council allocates $150,000 to repair Water City roller hockey building
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina City Council has assigned $150,000 for immediate repair of the Water City roller hockey building located on Second…
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SPCA warns against mistakenly taking baby birds away from parents
The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is issuing a warning about mistakenly taking baby birds away from their parents and sharing tips…
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MARINA, Calif. (KION) A group of community members in Marina is trying to save what they view as a town staple: the Water City Roller Hockey and…
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Greenfield Fire Department to administer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The Greenfield Fire Department will be administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, May 22, 2021.…
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CDPH to lift mask requirement in most settings for vaccinated people in June
California will implement CDC’s recently updated guidelines on mask requirements. On June 15th, fully vaccinated Californians will no longer be…
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BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for Central Coast, including limits on target shooting
The Bureau of Land Management has issued seasonal fire restrictions that will go into effect at the end of this week, including temporary limitations…
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Millions in funding allocated to transportation projects in Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties
The California Transportation Commission announced that it is providing millions of dollars for projects in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District celebrates classified school employees
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is celebrating classified school employees this week, May 16 through May…
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BBB recommends research on big online purchases
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused more internet buying — which includes some pretty big purchases like cars and trucks.…
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Container ship fire reported off coast of Monterey
The Harbormaster tells KION that a cargo ship fire was reported off the coast of the Monterey Bay…
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Access to child care expected to expand with Newsom’s Billion Dollar Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom announced 83 million dollars will be used to add 100-thousand slots for child care. The reason why there is a lack of child…
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Watsonville Police Activities League to host 11th Annual PAL Golf Tournament
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The 11th Annual Watsonville Police Activities League (PAL) Golf Tournament has officially been scheduled this year. The…
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Central Coast teenagers now able to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Teenagers on the Central Coast are now able to receive their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine.…
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Gas shortage leads to panic buying in parts of the country, but will California be affected?
Long lines can be seen at gas stations around the country as some parts of the U.S. experience fuel…
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Santa Cruz man faces several charges after allegedly stealing police car
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) A Santa Cruz resident is facing several charges after reportedly running away from authorities, following suspicion he was…
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SVMH 2021 Farmer’s Market kicks off Friday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Fresh fruits and vegetables, along with other farm-fresh delicacies, will soon be readily available at the Salinas Valley…
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Billions of dollars expected to help Californians experiencing homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed $12 billion in funding intended to help end the statewide issue of homelessness.…
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