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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Two bills introduced in effort to save Western Monarch Butterfly
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta said he and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) have reintroduced the Monarch…
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Doctors concerned over ‘honor system’ as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands
Doctors concerned over ‘Honor System” as vaccine eligibility…
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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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Squid fishing in full force off Monterey Peninsula
A local resident named Katie reached out asking: “What kind of boats are off the Monterey & Pacific Grove coast that light up the night? From 15…
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Businesses born during the pandemic
Despite businesses shutting down because of the pandemic, others opened their doors for the first…
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Hollister and Gilroy Police investigate hit and run collision
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Both Hollister and Gilroy Police Departments are investigating a hit and run collision that happened on Thursday night,…
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House passes bill to expand background checks for gun sales
Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the…
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Lockwood man arrested in connection to a shooting in King City
LOCKWOOD, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting back in October 2020. According to…
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UCSC Study: Sea otters help sustain local kelp forests
UCSC Study finds sea otters in Monterey Bay help maintain kelp forests…
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Newsom recall effort collects more than 1.9 million signatures
The group organizing the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has reached over 1.9 million signatures. But those signatures are still needed to be…
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Upcoming blood drives on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The American Red Cross is reminding residents of the importance of donating blood, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Greenfield Union School District Staff receives the first round of vaccination
Greenfield Union School District Staff will be receiving their first dose of the COVID-19…
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CDC recommends loosened health guidelines for those fully vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first set of guidelines on how fully…
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Several Central Coast zip codes make list to get 40% of state’s vaccines, but two counties have none
State officials announced last week that they will be setting aside 40% of California’s…
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Salinas family looking for French Bulldog puppy stolen during carjacking
A Salinas woman is looking for her baby French Bulldog, which has been missing since a Salinas car jacking last…
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City of Soledad celebrates 100 years
SOELDAD, Calif. (KION) The city of Soledad will turn 100 years old on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. The city is celebrating by holding a cake contest,…
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Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for March 5th-7th
WALKING FOOD TOUR | MONTEREY | 11AM-2PM Nothing beats not having to work, AND eating food. This event is just that. Old Monterey is having a walking…
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Santa Cruz woman killed in suspected DUI crash
The California Highway Patrol says a Santa Cruz woman has died following a crash on Highway…
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Gov. Newsom expected to sign bill to get students back in the classroom
Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the $6.6 billion dollar bill at 9:30 this morning which aims to get kids back to in-person…
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SPCA recommends temporarily removing birdbaths, feeders due to bacteria
The SPCA, including the SPCA for Monterey County, are asking residents along the west coast…
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Aircraft uses new technology to help fight wildfires around California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION AND CBSLA) Firefighters are calling an aircraft a “game changer” when it comes to battling wildfires in the state.…
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California to give 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to…
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Some school districts keep original reopening plans after state announces deal
Reopening plans for some schools in the Central Coast are not changing despite the state’s efforts and March 31…
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Central Coast COVID-19 testing numbers decrease
As more vaccines are expected to be delivered to California, the number of coronavirus tests performed…
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Monterey Zoo ranks #5 on list of worst zoos for elephants by In Defense of Animals
The Monterey Zoo in Salinas ranked #5 on the top ten list of worst zoos for elephants in North America by In Defense of Animals…
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Monterey County Cannabis Program launches survey to measure equity and impacts of cannabis
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Cannabis Program is launching a cannabis equity survey to measure how communities have been…
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Lean Green Reading Machine arrives in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The new Lean Green Reading Machine is hitting the roads in Monterey County. The big green truck is an effort with…
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K9 helps Salinas Police Department in weapons, narcotics arrest
SALINAS, Cailf. (KION) K9 Oakley helped officers with the Salinas Police Department’s Violence and Suppression Task Force arrest a man on narcotic…
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Salinas police break up Los Bandadosos concert
The Salinas Police Department broke up a Los Bandadosos concert following a noise complaint Saturday…
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Hundreds of CZU Fire victims experience delays in rebuilding efforts
More than 900 Santa Cruz County homes were destroyed during the CZU Fires, and many residents are…
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Lane closed on Highway 101 due to vehicle fire
The California Highway Patrol is warning that Highway 101 north near Betabel Road is slowed due to a vehicle…
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“Housing Now” project aims to help people find a permanent home
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The group Housing Matters is starting a project to house 90 people who are experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County…
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Santa Cruz non-profit holding free class for parents of troubled youth
SANTA CRUZ, Cali. (KION) — NAMI Santa Cruz County will be offering a resource for adults and guardians who may be dealing with children and…
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Power Outages in Santa Cruz County affecting over 3,000 residents
APTOS, Calif. (KION) Over 3,000 residents in Santa Cruz County are left in the dark after reports of downed power lines near Valencia Road in Aptos.…
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Navigating COVID-19 virtual town hall for Monterey County’s agriculture industry
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) There will be a virtual town hall for the Monterey County agriculture industry on March 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 11:30…
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Hartnell College hosts virtual job fairs for students and Central Coast residents
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Hartnell College is hosting a series of seven two-hour virtual career fairs through April to help local residents and students…
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Santa Cruz County: roads subject to delays and closures
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Drivers can expect traffic delays and road closures on Mark Avenue from Arroyo Drive to Hathaway Avenue starting…
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Santa Cruz County ranks 7th in state for Covid-19 vaccinations
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County reports the county ranks 7th out of all California counties in COVID-19 vaccinations per capita.…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci featured in Leon Panetta lecture series
Dr. Anthony Fauci will be featured in the Panetta Institute for Public Policy’s “2021 Leon Panetta Lecture Series…
Continue ReadingUSCIS reverts naturalization test to 2008 version
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will be reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalization test given to…
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Santa Cruz residents help bike chop shop cleanup
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) East and Westside neighborhoods got together over the weekend to help clean up bike chop shops in Santa…
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Hollister man faces several felony charges surrounding drugs, weapons production and vehicle theft
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A man is facing several felony charges after stealing a car and being found in possession of a firearm manufacturing tool as…
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Central Coast realtors struggle to keep up with demand
(KION) — Realtors on the Central Coast are struggling to find enough properties for people to live in. “The remedy that we’re searching for and…
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Student athletes struggle to be recognized by recruiters during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made it challenging for high school student athletes. With limited competitions and restricted travel for…
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The City of Santa Cruz discusses new city ordinance to address homelessness
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The city of Santa Cruz discussed a new ordinance to address the issues of homelessness and encampments in the city. City…
Continue Reading Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for the Feb 19th-21st
CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF | SANTA CRUZ | 11AM SATURDAY Let’s kick off the weekend with a bowl of what the Central Coast serves up best… clam…
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Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Protections Act aims to protect undocumented children in foster care
State legislators have announced a new bill they say can ensure immigrant children are protected while in foster…
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Seaside residents celebrate Black History Month
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) — Every February, people across the county take time to celebrate, remember and educate the country on African American…
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Pacific Grove Unified School District approves COVID-19 Safety Plan to return to school
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Unified School District unanimously approved their COVID-19 Safety Plan during tonight’s school board…
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