Car catches on fire on Highway 1 in Seaside
The California Highway Patrol confirms that a car traveling northbound along Highway 1 caught fire just before Lightfighter Drive Sunday.…
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Modified Gilroy Garlic Festival brings in hundreds of patrons
GILROY, Calif. (KION) The sound of the sizzle and the heat of the…
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Animal cruelty investigation opened after report of kittens dropped from moving vehicle in Hollister
Hollister police said an animal cruelty investigation is underway after a report of kittens being dropped from a moving…
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Asthma camp lets local kids be active & breathe easy
On Friday, 27 campers will celebrate the end of an activity-filled week at the SVMH Asthma Day Camp.…
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Central Coast nurses voice demands on Day of Action
Registered nurses across the county and on the Central Coast are taking part in a National Day of Action.…
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Scales restaurant, cafe in Monterey shutting its doors after 7 years
A restaurant, cafe and gift shop on the Monterey Wharf is set to close its doors soon after the City notified the business that its lease will not be…
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Body found in vehicle outside Salinas Walgreens Friday
Salinas police responded to a report of a body found in a vehicle outside the Walgreens in the Harden Ranch Plaza Friday…
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Caltrans cancels remaining overnight closures on Highway 1 at Bixby Bridge
Caltrans has been doing maintenance work on Highway 1 near Bixby Bridge since July 12, and that has meant overnight…
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One person arrested, another cited during Salinas minor decoy operation
The California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Salinas police conducted a minor decoy operation in the city on Thursday.…
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Suspect arrested in connection to January shooting on Soquel Drive
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting on January 13 on Soquel…
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Police: Soledad man arrested on charges including attempted murder after breaking into apartment
King City police arrested a Soledad resident after he allegedly broke into an apartment, forced his way into a room and dragged the victim…
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Local park closed due to possible mountain lion occupants
According to Hollister officials, a female mountain lion and her cub may have decided to make their home in a local…
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Indigenous leaders call for further investigation into fatal police shooting in Salinas
Indigenous leaders from around California have released a list of demands related to a police shooting in Salinas that led to the death of…
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Salinas City Councilmember to host meeting on downtown safety after string of property crimes
Salinas City Councilmember Steve McShane is hosting a downtown safety meeting Thursday…
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Santa Cruz health experts discuss vaccinations
Santa Cruz County healthcare leaders will be having a press conference today to discuss vaccinations. …
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Monterey County sees increase in residents using alternate housing site for COVID-19 isolation
Monterey County’s Alternate Housing Site program is still open for those who test positive for COVID-19 and cannot isolate in their normal living…
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Caught on Camera: Broken fire hydrant spotted in Salinas
A viewer shared video of what appears to be a broken fire hydrant in Salinas Thursday…
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Seaside COVID-19 testing site moving to new location
Seaside’s COVID-19 testing site is moving to a new location, according to the Monterey County Health…
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Man arrested south of Salinas after allegedly breaking into vehicle windows, crashing into patrol vehicle
A man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly led deputies on a chase and crashed into a patrol vehicle Thursday…
Continue Reading Marina police arrest man accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor he met on social media
A Nebraska man has been arrested on suspicion of unlawful sexual contact with a minor he met on social media, according to Marina…
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Local businesses react to new Central Coast mask recommendations
With increasing cases of COVID-19, Bay Area cities last week recommended indoor masking in public places.…
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Fire agency breaks ground on new fire station near Redwood Estates
Santa Clara County Fire announced that representatives from the department, the County and the Redwood Estates Services Association are breaking…
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Watsonville man pleads no contest to charges connected to deadly DUI crash
A Watsonville resident has entered a plea to charges related to a crash that killed two people, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…
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Traffic Alert: Highway 1 reopened in both directions near Soquel Drive
The California Highway Patrol has closed Highway 1 in both directions due to a person in crisis in the…
Continue Reading City of Salinas responds to deadly police shooting on Smith Street
The City of Salinas issued a statement Wednesday in response to a police shooting Friday that ended in the death of a…
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Free vaccinations, immigration consultations to be provided at Royal Oaks event
Several Central Coast agencies are hosting a clinic to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, free immigration consultations and free…
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Salinas man charged with murder of ex-wife in Ventura County
A missing Oxnard woman has been found dead five days after her disappearance, and investigators say her ex-husband was arrested following a search in…
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Man arrested in Salinas after allegedly stealing Cheetos, showing gun at Safeway
A man has been arrested on robbery charges after he allegedly tried to steal Cheetos and alcohol from the Safeway on Constitution…
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Monterey Jazz Festival tickets sell out within a week
One week after tickets went on sale for the 64th Monterey Jazz Festival, organizers announced that they sold out on…
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Pacific Grove distributes coupons to support local restaurants
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) For two and a half months in spring 2021, the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce distributed coupons for $10 off any meal…
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2020 AG report released in Monterey County, strawberries number one crop
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner has released a new report showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires on local…
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Portion of San Juan Road reopens after deadly crash
San Juan Road has been shut down near Murphy Road due to a deadly crash involving a big…
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Hospitals prepare for possibility of influx of COVID-19 patients
Hospitals nationwide are considering the possibility of an influx of COVID-19 cases as the delta variant appears to spread.…
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Roads closed after minor gas leak in Pacific Grove
The Pacific Grove Police Department announced temporary road closures because of a minor gas leak at a construction…
Continue Reading Monterey County: 70% of those eligible have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
The Monterey County Health Department reports that 70% of all eligible Monterey County residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19…
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Salinas City Virtual Academy to host grand opening before school year starts
The Salinas City Elementary School District is opening a new virtual academy, and the school is planning to hold a grand opening ceremony next…
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MPUSD seeks to hire three teachers for Digital Academy
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will start a Digital Academy this upcoming school year after families expressed interest, and now the…
Continue Reading DA’s Office investigates Salinas police shooting that resulted in death of 19-year-old
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is investigating a 911 call that resulted in a police shooting killing a 19-year-old Salinas…
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Salinas Police: Woman arrested on identity theft charges after allegedly buying car, totaling it
Salinas police said a woman was arrested on suspicion of identity theft at a car…
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Hollister Police responds to multiple calls involving guns and juveniles over a busy weekend
HOLLSITER, Calif. (KION) A busy weekend started for the Hollister Police Department on Thursday, July 15. Police responded to several calls involving…
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Santa Cruz County attorney advises current DACA recipients to renew early amidst latest federal judge ruling
Applications for undocumented students are suspended, as the fate of dreamers once again is up in the air.…
Continue Reading King City police investigate attempted murder on N. Vanderhurst Avenue
King City police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an attempted murder that happened on N. Vanderhurst…
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Man killed in shooting on Fremont Street in Salinas
Salinas police are investigating a shooting that led to a man’s death on Fremont…
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Central Coast health officials issue indoor mask use recommendation
Health officials in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Napa counties issued a joint statement saying that they are now recommending indoor mask use…
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Salinas resident killed in police shooting on Smith Street
he Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has released more details and new video related to a police shooting in Salinas that happened Friday…
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Central Coast counties recommend masks indoors
Central Coast counties are now recommending the use of masks indoors as extra protection against the highly contagious Delta Variant. …
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GSA: More than 40,000 vaccines administered through partnership with Clinica de Salud
The Grower Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) said it has partnered with Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) to provide…
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Caltrans gives behind-the-scenes look at Highway 1 repairs near Rat Creek
A stretch of Highway 1 south of Big Sur reopened in April after months of construction, and Caltrans is giving a behind-the-scenes look at the…
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Monterey Bay F.C. in Salinas promoting the club, new colors
Monterey Bay Football Club shared their new crest and colors with the public Sunday.…
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How to prepare your home for fire season
For more than two decades, the Monterey County Regional Fire District has had its Wildland Inspection Program to make sure residents are prepared and…
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