Air National Guard fighter jets fly over Central Coast Wednesday
As a salute to health care workers, first responders and other essential workers, the California Air National…
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Edith Johnsen memorial service put on hold due to COVID-19 impact
Family of former Marina Mayor Edith Johnsen put memorial services for her on hold due to COVID-19…
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White House officials anticipate peak in unemployment
White House officials anticipate peak in unemployment…
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Dealing with bank fees during a pandemic
For Pacific Grove resident Luis Alvarez, he was hoping to get every cent of his stimulus money. But that wasn’t necessarily the…
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Central Coast comeback: How will recreational activities change?
At some point the shelter in place orders will lift, but what will life be like…
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Central Coast city managers write to governor asking for financial help during COVID-19 pandemic
City managers from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties wrote a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom explaining how the COVID-19…
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Central Coast assemblymember requests temporary housing funding for sick, at-risk farm workers
Assemblymember Robert Rivas announced that he has submitted a $25 million budget request to fund temporary housing for sick or…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: Recovered COVID-19 patient released from Watsonville hospital after incredible recovery
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) There were a flood of emotions as a woman was discharged from a hospital in Watsonville with a new lease on life on Friday…
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Two rescued from sinking yacht south of Monterey Bay
Two people were rescued from a sinking yacht Thursday afternoon by the U.S. Coast…
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Mont. Co. Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate death of infant found at dump
UPDATE 4/29/2020 9 p.m. Monterey County Sheriff’s investigators continued combing through the recycling facility Wednesday where a female infant was…
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Mental health concerns for healthcare workers
(KION) The COVID-19 crisis has changed daily lives in a drastic way. “I think it’s a time with enormous pressures on everyone, in part we’re in a…
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CDC releases new guidelines for pets
Our fur babies are part of the family like anyone else, and health officials are now advising that you take some extra steps to ensure their safety…
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Santa Cruz County beaches off-limits for all activities during peak hours starting this weekend
Santa Cruz County said that because of “overwhelming weekend beach crowds,” it will be putting new rules in place at local beaches during peak…
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Leon Panetta Lecture Series postponed until fall
The Panetta Institute announced Tuesday that the remaining events in the “Leon Panetta Lecture Series” are postponed until the…
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Local pet hospitals remain open for emergencies
Restaurants are not the only ones offering curbside service during the COVID-19…
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Central Coast ERs seeing downturn amid COVID-19 fears
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Central Coast resident has died after suffering a heart attack and not going to the emergency room for treatment, according…
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San Benito County amends Shelter in Place order to allow county parks, city parks, golf courses to open
San Benito County Public Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib has amended his Shelter in Place order to allow the public to…
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Organization asks community to donate supplies for Watsonville farmworker relief drive
Building Health Communities East Salinas is asking for donations ahead of a farmworker relief drive in…
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San Benito County supervisors host virtual town hall to discuss business resources
San Benito County supervisors Jim Gillio and Peter Hernandez are hosting a virtual town hall Friday…
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PG hotels stay open to pay workers, serve essential workers
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Some hotels in Pacific Grove are staying open amid the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders to keep their employees from…
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Watch: Monterey County farmworkers practice social distancing in strawberry field
United Farm Workers shared a video of Monterey County farmworkers harvesting strawberries while a Shelter in Place is in…
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History making art makes its way to Santa Cruz and Monterey County hospitals
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Artists from all over are making one of a kind memories as a symbol of support for front liners battling the COVID-19…
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Nurses hold new rallies across Central Coast over PPE, layoffs
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Nurses across the Central Coast came out in solidarity over personal protective equipment and layoffs at certain hospitals in…
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Report: Opening windows can prevent the spread of Covid-19
Bringing some fresh air inside could help prevent the spread of the coronavirus according to experts in health, the built environment and…
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Sharing Your Confinement: Central Coasters Coming Together
Recording and keeping record of what life is like now in this time is important, to remember these days in hopes of appreciating more deeply the life…
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Stimulus Check Smart Spending
Jade Lacuata of Salinas is a bit relieved to have woken up with the stimulus check in her bank account this…
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Blue shark sightings in the Monterey Bay
There have been multiple sightings this week of a special type of shark! The blue…
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Central Coast hospitals reallocating healthcare workers during pandemic
Job losses in healthcare are increasing as shutdowns and restrictions continue during the pandemic.…
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Central Coast airports to get more than $12.8 million in federal funding
More than $12.8 million in federal grants are going to be distributed to airports around the Central Coast, according to Congressman Jimmy…
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Monterey County jail inmates make face masks
The Monterey County jail is joining the ranks of other jails and prisons, to combat the spread of…
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RVs for MDs helping healthcare workers isolate safely with donated RVs
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – For workers in the medical field, a grassroots movement has started to help keep them and their families healthy – RVs for…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium closed because of the Coronavirus
MONTEREY (Calif.) The Monterey Bay Aquarium has decided to join a rapidly growing number of venues and events to temporarily close in the face of the…
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Central Coast churches offering online Easter services
With Shelter in Place orders in effect in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, churches are not able to meet in person this…
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Central Coast colleges and universities getting funding to help students affected by COVID-19
Several colleges and universities around the Central Coast will be receiving federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
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Engineers make masks for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital staff
Engineers have stepped up to help keep local hospital staff safe during the COVID-19…
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Driver of armored truck treated for major injuries after SR 156 crash
The CHP is telling drivers to expect a two hour delay if they are driving in the area around SR 156 and Oak Hills…
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Drone video shows eerily quiet view of Santa Cruz
Since March 16, Santa Cruz County has been under a Shelter in Place order, and it has left the streets unusually…
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Legislation to protect farmworkers during COVID-19 pandemic introduced by Central Coast assemblymember
To help protect California farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) introduced…
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Marina restaurant feeding coronavirus first responders with help of customers
A Marina restaurant is open during the shelter in place and they are doing what they can to say ‘thank you’ to first…
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California State Parks teaching students virtually
If you want to explore California without leaving your living room, California State Parks has you covered.…
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Importance of keeping your routine during isolation
The shelter in place order has everyone stuck at home feeling anxious, stressed or even…
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California Health Corps gives hope to international medicine degree holders
Salinas, CA (KION) – It’s been just a few days since the announcement of the California Health Corps. Governor Gavin Newsome tweeting today that over…
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Teddy bears are taking over the Central Coast
Families are finding creative ways to stay entertained while quarantined.…
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California schools will remain closed through end of year, distance learning continues
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Gavin Newsome announces all public schools in the state will…
Continue ReadingPet of the week: Meet “Parker” from South County Animal Rescue
Wake Up welcomes the South County Animal Rescue and a little pup named “Parker” who’s looking for his forever…
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Fishing businesses take a hit
The fishing industry is taking a hit. With many restaurants closing down and less fisherman out on the water, many fishing businesses are losing…
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Funeral homes make adjustments during coronavirus pandemic
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Even businesses deemed essential have had to change their approach to remain as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Santa Cruz Police Dept cracking down on social distancing
Many people are not following social distancing guidelines. Six feet is required when out and about.…
Continue Reading Experiencing Confinement for the Long Haul
So we must brace for the long haul, get down to the basics of life and prepare to take things day by day. That means spending time with your family,…
Continue Reading Confinement: Keep On Moving (The Right Way)
And if I may reach out to my fellow millennials, stay at home! Don’t be partying it up at a friend’s house thinking it’ll all be OK for you. The…
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