Santa Cruz County moves to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
California announced Tuesday that Santa Cruz County has moved from the orange tier to the yellow tier, the least restrictive in the state’s Blueprint…
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Tickets for California International Airshow Salinas go on sale
The California International Airshow Salinas was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year, the dates have been announced and…
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Ship off coast of Monterey County towed to Oakland after fire extinguished
A container ship that experienced a fire in the engine room off the coast of Monterey County has been towed to the Port of…
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Man dies after being swept into ocean at Santa Cruz beach
A man has died, a rescue swimmer was hospitalized and two children were rescued after an incident near Santa Cruz Main Beach Sunday…
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Salinas City Council to consider cutting police funding
The Salinas City Council is expected to consider cutting police funding at an upcoming meeting, according to Council Member Steve…
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BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for Central Coast, including limits on target shooting
The Bureau of Land Management has issued seasonal fire restrictions that will go into effect at the end of this week, including temporary limitations…
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Monterey police arrest attempted robbery suspect accused of making threats
A Mountain Ranch man is facing multiple charges after an attempted robbery at a Monterey Super Cuts…
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Monterey approves purchase of new fire engine ahead of wildfire season
The Monterey City Council announced that it has approved the purchase of a new wildland fire engine ahead of what is projected to be a busy wildfire…
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Millions in funding allocated to transportation projects in Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties
The California Transportation Commission announced that it is providing millions of dollars for projects in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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Credit card skimmer found at Prunedale gas station
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says a credit card skimmer was found Friday at a gas station in…
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Alvarado Street Brewery to open restaurant location in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Progress is being made on a new restaurant and brewery in downtown Salinas, with the owners giving KION a sneak peek inside…
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Monterey One Water looking to increase monthly rates for sewage services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Monterey One Water customers may soon be seeing their monthly costs double over the next five years. While the agency says it…
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Wreaths Across America visits Central Coast cities
MARINA, Calif. (KION) Wreaths Across America made a local stop here on the Central Coast on Thursday. This unique museum on wheels is on mission to…
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Capitola’s tourism-reliant economy is on the path to recovery
Capitola’s tourism has been impacted heavily due to the pandemic but the beach town is expected to head towards recovery in the upcoming…
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Portion of Big Basin Redwoods State Park to reopen Memorial Day Weekend
A portion of Big Basin Redwoods State Park are set to reopen on a limited basis over Memorial Day…
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Central Coast teenagers now able to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Teenagers on the Central Coast are now able to receive their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine.…
Continue Reading Monterey police arrest woman who allegedly led officers on chase, used stolen license plate
Monterey police say a Santa Cruz resident has been arrested for allegedly using a stolen license plate on a vehicle and leading officers on a…
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Sgt. Gutzwiller’s name added to National Law Enforcement Memorial, to be read during ceremony
This week is National Police Week, and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said one of the ways law enforcement will be honored is by reading…
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Monterey County DA shares opposition to earlier release of some California prisoners
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni said she and 40 other District Attorneys around the state are filing…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for rape of 9-year-old stepdaughter
A Salinas resident was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the aggravated assault of his 9-year-old…
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California okays Pfizer vaccine for children 12 and older
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine received FDA emergency use authorization earlier this week for youth aged 12 to 15, and…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses childcare, recall with Telemundo 23’s Stephanie Magallon
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Castroville Wednesday to announce a $20 billion school funding…
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City of Salinas requests Grand Jury review of police department
Salinas city officials hosted a news conference Wednesday to announce that they are requesting a review of the Salinas Police Department and its…
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Gas shortage leads to panic buying in parts of the country, but will California be affected?
Long lines can be seen at gas stations around the country as some parts of the U.S. experience fuel…
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Billions of dollars expected to help Californians experiencing homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed $12 billion in funding intended to help end the statewide issue of homelessness.…
Continue Reading Police: Handcuffed suspect escapes from Monterey officers, steals patrol car before capture
A suspect is facing multiple charges after he reportedly escaped during his arrest and stole a patrol…
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Principal of new Salinas City Virtual Academy announced
Enrollment is underway for the new Salinas City Virtual Academy, and now the Salinas City Elementary School District has announced who the school’s…
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Santa Cruz police warn of false claims about attempted abductions
Santa Cruz police say information has been shared on social media recently saying there have been multiple reports of attempted abductions on Mission…
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City of Santa Cruz intends to transition to district elections for City Councilmembers
The City of Santa Cruz said that it intends to transition from at-large elections for City Councilmembers to district-based elections over the course…
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Greenfield Police: Multiple catalytic converter thefts reported in last 24 hours
Greenfield police are investigating a string of catalytic converter thefts in the…
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Salinas Police investigating suspicious death on Industrial Street
Salinas Police say a death investigation is underway after a dead body was found on Industrial Street in the…
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Food prices expected to increase
Food prices are expected to increase, according to the U.S Department of Agriculture Food Price…
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Marina resident shares concerns about homelessness
The homeless crisis continues to be a concern on the Central Coast, and some residents say they feel as if their safety is in jeopardy…
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Schools prepare for 2021 graduation ceremonies
After a year of online instruction, colleges prepare to recognize its graduating…
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Mee Memorial staff use vaccine vials to create art
What started as a simple happy face on a table has turned into a tradition at Mee Memorial…
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Seaside church to host vaccine clinic for local Black community
The Village Project and the Friendship Baptist Church in Seaside announced that they are partnering to host a COVID-19…
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Suspect in Santa Cruz County catalytic converter thefts arrested
An Oakland man has been arrested in connection to multiple local catalytic converter thefts, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Local law enforcement race for a cause in the 2021 Police in Pursuit
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Law enforcement officers are hitting the racetrack for a good cause. The 2021 Police in Pursuit event begins on Friday,…
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Montage Health forms Helen Baszucki Center for Nursing Excellence with $6.5 million gift
Montage Health announced Thursday that with a $6.5 million contribution from Paul Baszucki in honor of his late wife, it…
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Local wineries recover from wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic
This past year, the wine industry took a major hit, but along River Road, the COVID-19 pandemic was not the…
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Businesses hit hard by the pandemic now able to apply for more funds
Businesses that experienced a pandemic-related revenue loss are now able to apply for more…
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Oil sheen spotted off the coast of Pacific Grove
An oil sheen was spotted in the Monterey Bay Thursday off the coast of Pacific Grove, according to the Department of Fish…
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Soledad police welcome new K-9 officer
The Soledad Police Department is welcoming its newest officer on four legs- K-9…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for starting two brush fires, leading deputy on chase
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading no contest to arson and evading a police officer…
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Drought-related disaster loans offered to some Central Coast small businesses
The California Office of Emergency Services announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering…
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Local organization provides workshops to help small businesses thrive
El Pajaro CDC, a Watsonville community organization is helping local small businesses develop marketing and promotional strategies through online…
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Strawberry growers at the mercy of Mother Nature
May is National Strawberry Month, and right now, production is in full swing on the Central…
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San Joaquin County bar owner accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
A bar owner in San Joaquin County has been arrested after agents with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) said…
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Natividad Medical Center holds first dose Covid-19 vaccination clinic this week
Starting Thursday, residents can take a trip to the Natividad Medical Center to receive their first Covid-19…
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ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning expands to the West Coast
After almost two decades, the ShakeAlert earthquake warning system is now available to 50 million residents in California, Oregon, and…
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