Popular Monterey destinations could introduce cannabis dispensaries
Monterey is considering permitting cannabis dispensaries in some of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, but some businesses are not…
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Central Coast counties prepared to undertake third COVID dose effort
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Local health leaders say they are prepared for another mass vaccination rollout on the Central…
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Suspect in Riverside Road shooting arrested
The suspect in a Watsonville attempted murder case has been arrested, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Where to get vaccinated in Monterey County
There are currently 76 locations in Monterey County where residents get the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Vaccine.…
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Central Fire District to require COVID-19 vaccination for employees
The Central Fire District announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors has decided to implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all…
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Police: Salinas man arrested after pipe bomb found in home
Salinas police say a 22-year-old resident was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday night after a report of a pipe bomb in his…
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Bonny Doon neighborhood voice concern about violent sex offender possibly moving in.
BONNY DOON, Calif. (KION) The State of California is trying to place a violent sex offender in a small Bonny Doon neighborhood and locals say they…
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Monterey considers zoning cannabis dispensaries in three different parts of the city
Monterey City Council discussed the possibility of having a cannabis retail location in the city for over 2 hours on Tuesday…
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Governor Newsom and EPA officials visit beloved Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Last year’s fires devastated the Santa Cruz Mountains, including the Big Basin Redwoods State Park.…
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Former USGA employee accused of embezzling millions in US Open tickets, including some during Pebble Beach event
A former US Golf Association employee from Pennsylvania has been charged in connection to an embezzlement scheme involving selling…
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Three ag companies agree to pay $110,000 for pesticide-related violations
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office that three agricultural companies will pay a total of $110,000 in civil penalties and…
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Big Sur Marathon expected to return to Central Coast in 2022
Organizers of the Big Sur International Marathon said the event is expected to return to the Central Coast in 2022 after two years of…
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Multiple Hollister firefighters test positive for COVID-19
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez says 8 Hollister firefighters have tested positive for…
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Residents receive voting ballots in the mail as early voting begins
Residents across California and the Central Coast received their mail-in ballots for the recall election of Governor Gavin…
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Watsonville officer rescues skunk with cup stuck on head
A skunk is roaming free again today after an officer with the Watsonville Police Department helped out when a cup was stuck on its…
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Residents reflect on one year anniversary of Central Coast wildfires
It has been one year since the River and CZU Lightning Complex fires started during a dry lightning storm, and residents living in the area where the…
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Marina woman dies in crash on Blanco Road
The California Highway Patrol said a Marina woman was killed in a crash on Blanco Road Monday…
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Monterey police issue nearly 200 citations, tow 5 vehicles during Car Week
The City of Monterey released updated traffic enforcement numbers following Monterey’s Car…
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Local teen raises money to attend a prestigious dance academy
A local teen is fundraising to attend the Kirov Ballet Academy in Washington D.C.…
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Hollister man arrested on suspicion of trying to murder family member
Hollister police said a 25-year-old Hollister resident was arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder a family…
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Little Car Show brings out legacy car and classic car lovers
The annual Little Car Show during Car Week features vehicles over 25 years old, many with two or three previous…
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Four people displaced after house fire on Pearl Street
Four people are displaced from their home following a house fire on Pearl Street early Friday morning, according to the Santa Cruz Fire…
Continue Reading Schools, organizations to receive restitution after Central Coast nonprofit director convicted of embezzlement
Several local schools and non-profit organizations will receive restitution after a Central Coast nonprofit director was convicted of embezzlement…
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Del Rey Oaks police investigate suspected hate crime incident at 7-Eleven
The Del Rey Oaks Police Department said it is investigating what appears to be a “racially motivated assault” and released surveillance video of the…
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The last Shelby Cobra to be auctioned in Monterey Car Week
The last Cobra Shelby worked on will be in auction on Saturday at Mecum Auction for $2 million. We spoke to Chris Theodore who oversaw the design and…
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Concours Auto Rally benefits Pacific Grove organizations
The annual Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally hit the road once again this year after it was canceled due to COVID-19 last…
Continue ReadingLocal school districts see COVID-19 exposures a week into in-person classes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In Monterey County, 18 out of the 24 school districts there have been re-opened for in-person learning. Each school district…
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Dune buggy serves as tribute to designer
Some of the cars on display during Car Week this year hold a special meaning and serve as tributes to people who have passed away…
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San Diego architect showcases unique Alfa Romeo in Carmel
A SoCal architect who came all the way from San Diego showcased his love for classy cars at the Carmel-by-the-Sea…
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Hotels fill up as car enthusiasts flock to Central Coast for Car Week
Car Week and Concours d’Elegance are back after a year hiatus, and car enthusiasts are flocking to the Central Coast to check out the…
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Santa Cruz police search for suspect in robbery at Comerica Bank
Santa Cruz police are looking for the suspect in a robbery at Comerica Bank Friday…
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Monterey County man found guilty of assaulting officers, evading police
A Monterey County man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement has been found guilty of four counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace…
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Diocese of Monterey will not offer vaccine exemptions
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Monterey says the diocese will not be offering exemptions for those who do not want to get a COVID-19…
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San Benito County Supervisors approve $200 vaccine incentive
The San Benito County Supervisors have approved a $200 vaccine incentive for those who get a COVID-19 vaccine in the county, according to Supervisor…
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Suspect arrested on grand theft, vandalism charges after neighbor reports suspicious person
A man has been booked into the Monterey County Jail on several charges after police said a person nearby reported seeing a suspicious…
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Multiple pet pigeons abandoned on side of road in Soledad
SPCA Monterey County said it is caring for nine living fantail pigeons found abandoned along Highway 156 in Soledad, and now officers are looking for…
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Monterey Bay FC to hold open player tryouts for 2022 season
Monterey FC announced that it is holding open player tryouts for its 2022 Inaugural…
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Water Department considers overuse penalties as drought conditions worsen statewide
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Water Department is closely monitoring water supplies and water use in Santa Cruz amid the worsening drought…
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Olympian Monica Abbott discusses future at USA softball during Salinas visit
North Salinas High School alum and USA softball Olympian Monica Abbott took some time to chat with Telemundo 23’s Manuela Baez Thursday about her…
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Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems
WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better…
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Several clergy members with Central Coast ties included on list of those with credible accusation of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Fresno has released a list of priests, deacons and other religious leaders credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors while in the…
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Health Officials: Santa Cruz County healthcare system nears capacity
Santa Cruz County health leaders held a news conference Thursday to address the state of COVID-19 locally, and they say the local healthcare system…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz man sentenced to prison for allegedly fleeing from police in stolen patrol car
A Santa Cruz resident was sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly stealing a police patrol vehicle during his arrest and using it to lead…
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Two men arrested on multiple charges during stolen property, vehicle theft investigation in Marina
Two men have been arrested on multiple charges after an investigation to a report of a burglary and vehicle theft on the Monterey peninsula,…
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Monterey police increase patrol staffing for Car Week enforcement
Car Week is underway in Monterey, and the Police Department said it has increased patrol staffing for traffic…
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Kinship Center to benefit from car drawing at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The winner of a drawing at this year’s Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach will get a 2022 INFINIT QX50 LUXE AWD, but the Kinship Center in Salinas…
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Man arrested on multiple charges after incident at Marina home
The bomb squad is responding to an unknown incident in Marina Wednesday evening, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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San Benito County to hold tribute for those who have died of COVID-19
San Benito County said it will be holding a tribute for residents who have died of…
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Santa Cruz goes back to school as California announces new vaccine mandate for teachers
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for students across Santa Cruz, and now California Governor Gavin Newsom is saying that teachers…
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Suspect arrested after Scotts Valley police find fire behind community center
Scotts Valley police said a suspect was arrested after officers on patrol found a fire burning behind the Scotts Valley Community…
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