Confinement After UK: Nearly There
The average time it takes for symptoms to show up is usually 5-6 days, and we are well clear of that timeframe by now. …
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Gavilan College creates Student Emergency Fund
To help students affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Gavilan College has created a Student Emergency Fund to help those struggling…
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How to support businesses during Shelter in Place
Businesses are taking a hit as a result of the coronavirus…
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Stay safe from the coronavirus- avoiding touching these items
During the shelter in place, eventually we all have to go and get those essential…
Continue Reading Confinement: How to Keep Your Mental Health in Good Shape
I’ve been getting used to being at home and working on my desk with my laptop, trying to make sense of all the news and numbers that come up every…
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Managing mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
As coronavirus continues to spread on the Central Coast and around the world, it can cause stress and…
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17 Grand Princess passengers quarantined at Asilomar
Officials have confirmed that 17 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship are currently being quarantined at Asilomar Hotel & Conference…
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Teenager beaten nearly unconscious in Hollister gang attack
HOLLISTER, Calif. A 16-year old teenager is recovering from traumatic injuries after being the victim of what police describe as a vicious gang…
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Seacliff State Beach pier expected to partially reopen Saturday
The pier at Seacliff Stat Beach has been closed for several weeks because of damage caused by surf, but it is expected to reopen…
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Man arrested for vandalizing Greenfield church
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) Greenfield Police confirm an arrest has been made after vandalism at Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield. It happened on…
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Santa Cruz County Board authorizes suit to prevent oil and gas mining
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has authorized the County to join a lawsuit to preserve local control over land use.…
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Your coronavirus questions answered
We asked for your questions about coronavirus, and we here at KION did some research and have answers for…
Continue ReadingNew elder fraud hotline launched
To help elderly residents who often become the victims of scams, a new fraud hotline was…
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54 UCSC graduate student TAs receive letters of dismissal
Although most graduate students at UC Santa Cruz have returned to work and submitted grades, school officials said “we ultimately cannot retain…
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Santa Cruz County Public Health prepares for potential of local coronavirus cases
Even though there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Santa Cruz County, Public Health is preparing for any future…
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Prescribed burn scheduled near Bonny Doon Thursday
al Fire said it has scheduled a 22 acre prescribed burn on the San Vicente Redwoods property in the upper Bonny Doon area of Santa Cruz County…
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UC Santa Cruz grad students to continue protest after Friday deadline
Grad students on strike at UC Santa Cruz are facing the possibility of being fired if grades are not submitted by Friday, but the…
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New bill introduced addresses declining monarch butterfly numbers on Central Coast
Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Pacific Grove Thursday to introduce a new bill aimed at preventing the extinction of the western monarch…
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Want to check out the Monterey Bay, but can’t find the time? NOAA has a solution
If you want to check out the Monterey Bay, but can’t make it there, NOAA’s Office of Marine Sanctuaries has a solution that doesn’t…
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Shelter dog program at Salinas Valley State Prison expanding
The SPCA for Monterey County announced Thursday that its Ruff Start Program at Salinas Valley State Prison has…
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Watsonville Fire Captain who survived hunting accident promoting blood drive
On Friday, the American Red Cross’ Central Coast Chapter will be hosing a blood drive in honor of a Watsonville Fire…
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UCSC demonstrators call for solidarity after threats of firing
The University of California President, Janet Napalitano, has given protesting graduate student workers an ultimatum- submit grades or get…
Continue Reading Prescribed burns planned at The Forest of Nisene Marks Wednesday
Prescribed burns are scheduled at The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Wednesday, and smoke could be visible in several…
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Fort Ord Dunes may be future home of new campground
Fort Ord Dunes State Park may be getting a new look in the future. It may soon be home to a massive…
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Vehicle sought in attempted kidnapping of Watsonville woman
Watsonville Police are turning to the public for help finding a vehicle possibly linked to an attempted kidnapping of a 48-year-old Watsonville…
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Salinas teen chosen for soccer team traveling to England, Scotland
The roster has been announced for the 2020 id2 National Selection boy’s team traveling to England and Scotland to play…
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KION’s Barry Brown up for Best TV News Personality
KION’s Barry Brown is up for for the Best TV News Personality in the Monterey County Weekly’s Best of…
Continue Reading Escalated UCSC grad student strike causing traffic backups
UC Santa Cruz is issuing updates on traffic as graduate students begin their escalated…
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How to vote in the 2020 elections
California primary elections are coming up on March 3, and this is how Central Coast residents can…
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Pacific Grove to vote on changes to restrictions for e-bikes on Rec Trail
The City Council in Pacific Grove will be voting on changes to electric bicycle, or e-bike, restrictions on the Recreation Trail at its next…
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Big names hit the links for 3M Celebrity Challenge
Hollywood took over Pebble Beach Wednesday for the 3-M Celebrity Challenge, and it brought out some big…
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Coyote and badger spotted traveling together in southern Santa Cruz Mountains
The Peninsula Open Space Trust shared a video that it says is a first in the Bay Area and maybe the first of its kind anywhere– a coyote and badger…
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Sheriff’s Office reports scam targeting parents of children taking SAT/ACT
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is warning parents of children taking the SAT or ACT of a…
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Conservation group buys grove of old-growth redwoods in Santa Cruz Mountains
A San Francisco conservation group has reached an agreement to buy a canyon in the Santa Cruz Mountains that includes 100 acres of ancient redwood…
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Project to make Santa Cruz County pedestrian pathway accessible open for public comment
The public comment period is now open for the Corralitos Creek Bridge Project in Santa Cruz…
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USGS reports 3.1 earthquake northeast of Hollister
The USGS reports that there was a 3.1 magnitude earthquake northeast of Hollister Tuesday…
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King City to send out community opinion survey
Residents and businesses in King City are asked to participate in a survey the city is sending out to help establish priorities, evaluate and improve…
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DA: Salinas officer fired multiple shots at vehicle accelerating toward him
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office released new details about an officer-involved shooting on S. Main Street…
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Coronavirus preparedness on the Central Coast
There are international concerns about the coronavirus and how fast it is…
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Students with parents who work in strawberry fields eligible for scholarship
The California Strawberry Commission is offering a scholarship, but it is only open to a specific group of students- the children of strawberry…
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Point Lobos closed Thursday for road maintenance
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve announced that it will be closed Thursday for road…
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Hollister council member censured for inappropriate comments, other censures tabled
Three Hollister city council members are facing censures at Tuesday’s council meeting at 6 p.m.…
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Gull injured by fish hooks released after treatment by SPCA Wildlife Center
A Western Gull was rescued by the SPCA Wildlife Center recently after it was found with embedded fish…
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Get Hooked Restaurant Week kicks off in Monterey
Today kicks off the 2nd annual Get Hooked restaurant week in Monterey. The week-long event aims to increase awareness about access to local,…
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City of Soledad hosting open house to discuss new roadway
The city of Soledad is hosting an open house for the community to discuss the Pinnacles Parkway…
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Central Coast high school football players prepare for all-star game
High school football players around the Central Coast are preparing for Friday night’s all-star…
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Josh Duhamel shares Pro-Am preparation in Instagram video
Actor Josh Duhamel let his followers know that he is getting ready for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with an Instagram…
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Monterey Regional Airport announces flights to Seattle
Monterey Regional Airport officially announced Wednesday morning that it will be adding a non-stop flight to…
Continue ReadingPG&E: Number of scam attempts double compared to last year
(KION) Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers that it has seen double the number of scam attempts in some areas compared to this time last…
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Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Aromas early Monday
A Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake hit the Aromas area just before 3:00 a.m. Monday morning. According to the USGS, it happened about 2 miles east-southeast…
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