Seaside COVID-19 testing center relocates to Greater Victory Temple Church
Starting July 7, the state-supported community COVID-19 testing site at Seaside High School is…
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Man arrested at a Northridge Mall drive-thru for several gun-related charges
Salinas Police officers responded to a call Tuesday evening about a customer at a drive-thru handling a handgun in plain view of other customers in…
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Prosecutors say San Jose mother confessed to strangling 7-year-old son
Nevada judge denied bail for 35-year-old San Jose mother, Samantha Moreno Rodriguez, on Wednesday who was accused of killing her…
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Balconies Caves reopen at Pinnacles National Park
After being closed for more than a year, the Balconies Caves at Pinnacles National Park have…
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Monterey Bay FC and Alvarado Street Brewery to reveal a future venue
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Soccer fans and beer enthusiasts will gather together on Wednesday night, as Monterey Bay FC and Alvarado Street Brewery in…
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Can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?
With last night’s 3.9 earthquakes in San Francisco and last week’s Condo Collapse in Florida, can Santa Cruz survive a strong earthquake?…
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Case of Delta variant identified in Santa Cruz County
The first official case of the COVID-19 Delta variant has been identified in Santa Cruz County, according to the Health Services…
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Monterey County projectile suspect sentenced to prison time
The man suspected of hitting vehicles with glass marbles along Highway 101 and Highway 156 in Monterey County was sentenced today to 15 years in…
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Proposed Santa Cruz County budget approved
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has approved a proposed budget and supplemental changes for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which they…
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Police: Man with stolen vehicle injures officer in Salinas
Salinas police said a man has been arrested on several charges after he was caught with a stolen…
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Food Bank hosts south Monterey County diaper distribution
The Food Bank for Monterey County announced that it is holding a diaper distribution for families in south Monterey…
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Hollister Fire Department shares firework alternatives ahead of 4th of July
Due to concerns surrounding fireworks this year and the cancellation of many Central Coast events, the Hollister Fire Department is sharing firework…
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Preliminary hearing for man accused of killing Sheriff’s Sergeant waived
A preliminary hearing for Steven Carrillo was waived Monday, according to the Santa Cruz Superior…
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Salinas Police: Man shot to death at a party
Authorities are investigating a homicide that happened at a party in Salinas, Saturday night.…
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Salinas collision, one victim ejected from the vehicle
Salinas car crash involved a white Sudan and a silver Nissan Altima on Blanco Road and La Mesa Drive Monday at…
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Santa Cruz police help catch man accused of trying to steal boat
Santa Cruz police said a “failed pirate” has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a…
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Hartnell cuts some online courses as it works to increase in-person instruction
Hartnell College has reduced the number of online courses offered for Fall 2021 as they seek to increase enrollment for in-person…
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State gas tax goes up starting July 1st
California’s gas tax is increasing to 51.1 cents, making Californians pay a total of 82 cents per gallon in federal and state…
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1983 Monterey County murder conviction overturned under new law requiring prosecution to re-prove guilt
A 1983 murder conviction has been overturned under a new law requiring the prosecution to re-prove guilt beyond a reasonable…
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Eric Taylor sworn in as new San Benito County Sheriff
There is a new Sheriff in town in San Benito…
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Caltrans uses helicopter to remove machinery from work site at Highway 1 near Rat Creek
Caltrans has been using tunneling equipment to install a 10 foot diameter, 1.2 inch thick steel pipe culvert underneath Highway 1 near Rat Creek,…
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Investigators ask for help identifying suspects in shooting on Highway 129
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as they look for information about a shooting that happened on Highway 129…
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Report: Supervisors did not adequately address CZU Lightning Complex victim concerns, hold Cal Fire accountable
The Santa Cruz County Grand Jury has released a report after investigating how the county government responded to the needs and concerns of the…
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Residents return home after some Willow Fire evacuation warnings lifted
ARROYO SECO, Calif. (KION) Some residents impacted by the Willow Fire and evacuation orders got a chance to return to their homes when the orders…
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Career and technical programs are breaking barriers in rural areas of Monterey County
One-way students in rural areas they’re getting ahead of their peers is by taking Career and Technical Education, or CTE courses in high school.…
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CalFire: Vegetation fire burning off Panoche Road in San Benito County fully contained
CalFire units are on scene of a vegetation fire burning off Panoche Road in San Benito County.…
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Central Coast residents are relieved as federal moratorium is extended
A sign or relief for many residents across the Central Coast as the Biden administration extends the federal eviction moratorium for another…
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Some parents express concern over MPUSD school closure announcement
Parents from three elementary schools within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are having a hard time accepting their school’s closure.…
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Firework and concert at Fort Hunter Liggett
Looking to see fireworks in Monterey County? Look no further! Fort Hunter Leggett is celebrating America’s 245th Birthday with the very first July…
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Highway 129 in Santa Cruz County closed due to shooting investigation
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has closed a section of Highway 129 as deputies investigate a…
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Dead whale washes ashore on Asilomar beach
A dead whale washed onto the beach at Asilomar Tuesday, according to the Hopkins Marine…
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Salinas reports two dozen fires in a week
Last week of the 23 fires in Salinas, 11 were vegetation fires from homeless encampments and one major structural fire on Work St. Salinas Fire…
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Lizzo set to headline TEDMonterey in August
TED will be holding a conference in Monterey this coming August, and the City of Monterey confirms that the singer Lizzo will headline the…
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The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is testing its early warning siren
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is testing its early warning siren located on top of the Carmel Fire Station.…
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Arroyo Seco neighbor welcomes firefighters to her home
Arroyo Seco neighbor, Erin Melchior welcomed fire trucks and helicopters to the field behind her home. The firefighters were fighting the Willow Fire…
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Monterey Art Organizations Receive Extra Funding
Arts Council for Monterey County, or ARts4MC, is distributing $42,000 in grants to nine different art and nonprofit…
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City Manager recommends not installing reverse diagonal parking in King City
In King City, the City Council installed temporary reverse diagonal parking on a block of Broadway Street to test it out and decide whether to…
Continue Reading Woman shot multiple times in Tulane Street shooting expected to be okay
Officials reported a 25-year-old female victim with three gunshot wounds on Tulane Street on Monday at 2:32 a.m. …
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Willow Fire evacuation point opens in Carmel Valley
The Monterey County Free Library’s Carmel Valley Branch has opened up as an evacuation point for Willow Fire…
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California launches new digital tool for people to access vaccine records
Today the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Technology announced a new digital tool to assist residents with…
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Berry truck crash causes traffic backup on Highway 1
A crash involving a truck carrying freshly harvested strawberries and another vehicle caused a mess on Highway 1 Thursday, according to North…
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Stand Down event provides on-site services for dozens of local veterans
Dozens of Monterey County veterans turned up for a one day on-site opportunity to get medical, food and legal…
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Juneteenth events on the Central Coast
President Joe Biden signed legislation passed by congress establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday marking the…
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Gallery: The Willow Fire in pictures and video
Click through the gallery to see pictures and video of the Willow Fire burning in southern Monterey…
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Cal ISO: Rotating outages not expected tonight
The California Independent System (Cal ISO) reports that even though there will still be a Flex Alert in effect Friday evening, it does not…
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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers discount for those who adopt two kittens
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is currently caring for more than 100 kittens, and because of the increase in the number of kittens it is caring…
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Man and two teens accused of attacking neighbor in Salinas
A Salinas man and two teens have been arrested after they were accused of assaulting a neighbor, according to…
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Montage Health partners with Monterey Bay FC as Official Kit Partner
Montage Health and the Monterey Bay Football Club held a news conference Thursday morning to announce that Montage will be the team’s Official Kit…
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Over 1,000 residents without power in Ben Lomond
BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION) Pacific Gas and Electric company reports 1,531 residents in Ben Lomond are currently experiencing a power outage. The…
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Kids can beat the heat by participating in Operation Chill
MARINA, Calif. (KION) With the heat wave hitting much of the Central Coast, the Marina Police Department has a way kids can cool down. It’s a program…
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