Playgrounds to remain closed in Salinas
Kristan Lundquist with the City of Salinas says because Salinas is driving the positive test rate in Monterey County, playgrounds will stay closed…
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CHP warns drivers to slow down in rainy conditions
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As the rains hit the Central Coast, California Highway Patrol officials are warning drivers to drive slower than the posted…
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Santa Cops & Friends in Santa Cruz gifting families in need
Santa Cops in Santa Cruz spreading holiday…
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Concerns arise over federal gov. access to personal info during COVID vaccine process
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With vaccines on the way across the US and here on the Central Coast, questions are coming up about what kind of personal…
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Santa Cruz residents urged to complete debris flow survey
Santa Cruz County officials are urging residents in the burn scar area of the CZU Lightning fire to complete an online emergency…
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Monterey County health professionals want stricter law enforcement for COVID-19 guidelines
Monterey County health professionals want stricter law enforcement for COVID-19…
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Homeless encampment catches fire along Highway 1
California Highway Patrol has confirmed a homeless encampment caught fire near Highway…
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Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act
Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…
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Senator Anna Caballero announces bill to help domestic violence survivors
Senator Anna M. Caballero, who represents California’s 12th District, has announced a bill aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence. Since…
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As white sharks gather in Monterey Bay, scientists grab the chance to study them up close
Growing over six meters (20 feet) long and armed with hundreds of serrated, razor-sharp teeth, white sharks are the world’s…
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One dead after crash on 101 in Salinas
A 30-year-old Salinas man is dead after a crash on US Highway 101. It happened Sunday, December 6, 2020 at about…
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Unearth the hidden world of fungi through PG Museum’s mushroom walk
Following a surge in COVID-19 cases in Monterey County, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has been forced to close again. However, through…
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CZU fire victims continue their search for permanent housing
CZU fire victims continue search for permanent…
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California Rodeo Salinas breaks ground on Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge
The California Rodeo Association broke ground Wednesday, December 3, on the Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge project at the Salinas Sports Complex. The…
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Crews assist Cal Fire BEU as it sends a strike team to Southern California fires
Firefighters with Cal Fire CZU based in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties have been sent to assist in…
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101 construction inches closer to completion
If you’ve driven through Salinas over the past year, you’ve likely run into construction on US Highway 101. The multi-year, multi-million dollar…
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Face covering giveaway planned in Greenfield
A drive-up cloth face mask giveaway is planned for the city of Greenfield. It’s happening Friday, December 4, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Patriot…
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Mee Memorial Healthcare System to Hold Flu Clinics in King City and Greenfield
King City’s Mee Memorial Healthcare System is hosting free drive-through flu clinics for the community in King City and Greenfield. They are also…
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San Ardo Student Wins Statewide Art Contest
The California Small School Districts’ Association is proud to announce San Ardo student Zuliana Carbajal, an 8th-grade student in South Monterey…
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New housing development coming to Salinas
New housing development coming to…
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COVID kills five more in Monterey County
Five more people have died of COVID-19, according to the County of Monterey’s Health…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County residents warned to be prepared for debris flow heading into winter
Heading into the winter months, it is not uncommon to see some heavy rain, but in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it…
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Keeping Thanksgiving alive amid COVID-19 Pademic
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) The pandemic has put a hold on usual holiday traditions but it seems people around the Central Coast are making the best of…
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Central Coast Congressman introduces bill to help hospitality, tourism industries during pandemic
A new bill has been introduced in an effort to help the tourism and hospitality industries that have been…
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Two energy bill assistance programs open to Monterey, Santa Cruz County residents
The Central Coast Energy Services is offering two programs to help low-income households in Monterey, Santa Cruz…
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Northridge Mall prepares for Black Friday shopping rush
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many things get accomplished during the past year — and holiday shopping is no…
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Dungeness crab not available for Thanksgiving this year in Monterey
Central Coast families celebrating Thanksgiving with Dungeness crab instead of turkey will need to make other plans this…
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Holiday travel expected to drop amid pandemic
Holiday travel expected to drop amid…
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Seaside provides free accessory dwelling unit plans
Seaside offers free accessory dwelling unit plans to create more affordable…
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Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order
State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…
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Winter storm readiness
Winter storm…
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Outdoor heaters approved for Monterey wharves
On Tuesday, the Monterey City Council approved a measure allowing shops and restaurants to set up heaters outdoors to continue outdoor…
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Central Coast retracts to heavier health & and safety restrictions
As 41 counties in California roll back into the most restrictive purple tier, two Central Coast counties prepare for renewed restrictions. California…
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Scotts Valley High School students hold sweater/blanket drive for the homeless
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Students from the Scotts Valley High School junior class are currently collecting blankets, coats and sweaters to…
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Monterey Moments mask distribution
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As part of an effort to encourage safe travels during a pandemic, especially with the holidays coming up, The Monterey County…
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New look for Downtown Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Saturday marked the beginning of a new chapter for the city of Hollister as officials held the grand opening of 19 parklet…
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Two Soledad veterans give back to future generations
Two Soledad veterans give back to future…
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3.4 magnitude earthquake reported near San Juan Bautista
The USGS reports that there was a preliminary 3.4 magnitude earthquake about two miles south of San…
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Santa Cruz County reveals draft roadmap to reduce homelessness
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County officials released a draft of a new strategic plan to address and reduce the number of homeless persons…
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Debate over Biden projected victory
Demonstrators debate projected Biden…
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Biden/Harris celebrations on the Central Coast
Biden/Harris celebrations…
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Ballots left to count on the Central Coast
Monterey County Monterey County election officials say that results have not been released for about 41,000 ballots. The first update since Tuesday…
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Three arrested in connection to Watsonville carjacking
A brazen carjacking caught on camera leads to the arrest of three men. Watsonville Police posting the surveillance video on their Facebook page.…
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Bracing for 2020 Presidential Election results
Bracing for 2020 Presidential Elections…
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Central Coast candidates react to election results
Results are still coming in across the nation as well as the Central Coast the day after elections, and local candidates…
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Monterey County sees delays in voter results
Monterey County sees delays in voter…
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The Dos and Don’ts for in-person voting
The dos and don’ts when at the ballot…
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Central Coast last rallies before 2020 Elections
Last rallies before 2020…
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Seaside High School hosts drive-through Halloween
Seaside High School holds Halloween drive-through…
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Breakdown of ballots returned by county
Monterey County According to Monterey County Elections, 104,591 vote by mail ballots had been processed as of Friday. That number represents 50% of…
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