A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in November, a sign of confidence and…
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A record-high number of kids are getting hospitalized with Covid-19 as overall Covid-19 hospitalizations soar past the Delta peak
By Holly Yan and Travis Caldwell, CNN More children are getting hospitalized with Covid-19 than ever before as the Omicron variant’s dominance…
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Marina man wanted for attempted murder
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Police Department is looking for a 42-year-old man wanted for attempted murder. On Dec. 30, Bonilla was accused…
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Morning Crash on Highway 68 Under Investigation
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — The Monterey Police Department is investigating a crash that happened on Highway 68 early Monday morning, affecting…
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Hollister School District offers free COVID-19 test kits
The Hollister School District is providing free COVID-19 test kits to families and staff members on…
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New fee for people in Watsonville who wish to use a disposable cup
Many new laws are now in effect as 2022 begins, including a Watsonville ordinance regarding single-use disposable…
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Central Coast New Year baby twins are born in separate years
Natividad staff said the chances of a set of twins being born on different days, months and years is about one in two…
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December 2021 Student of the Month Winner
Congratulations to Nicholas Vela for being KION-TV Student of the…
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Salinas PD introduces new K9 officer
Salinas Police Department welcomed their newest member to their team, 2-year-old Belgian Malionis named Ronin.…
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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge. The Food and Drug Administration on…
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Classic BlackBerry phones will stop working January 4
Starting Tuesday, January 4, the company will stop running support for its classic devices running BlackBerry 10, 7.1 OS and earlier. This means…
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New Year, New California Laws
From police reform to stricter sexual assault rules, a whole new set of laws are set to go into effect across the state. We’ve broken down a few of…
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Wrapping up 2021 on the Central Coast
With 2021 under our belts now we can now look forward to helping you stay informed in…
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Hollister police find truck driver driving under the influence
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A truck driver under the influence of meth, according to the Hollister Police Department, was pulled over in the city’s…
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First Night Monterey COVID restrictions are not stopping people from ringing in 2022
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) After a year off, “First Night Monterey” is back, but this year if you choose to participate you’ll have to provide proof…
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What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test
It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…
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Santa Cruz PD make burglary and drug bust arrest in one night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) According to Santa Cruz Police, their patrol team arrested three suspects Tuesday night: one for a home burglary and the…
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Colfax Mayor Says City Is in ‘Dire’ Situation Due to Power Outage
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story COLFAX, California (KOVR) — Colfax Mayor Trinity Burruss wants her…
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Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden
Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…
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Elderly couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Watsonville
An elderly couple was found dead in their home at around noon on Christmas Eve, according to Watsonville Police.…
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3 people accused of stealing over $1,000 worth of retail in Salinas
Salinas Police is looking for three suspects who are accused of stealing over $1,000 in merchandise.…
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Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey
First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…
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Main highways reopen, but road closures, power outages remain in the Sierras
Several highways remained closed Wednesday morning out of concerns of hazards on the road, trees falling, or avalanche concerns, according to…
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Watsonville, Homeless Union agree to early clean-up of Bridge Street homeless camp
Watsonville announced that city staff cleaned up the homeless encampment on Bridge Street on Tuesday.…
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California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections. The state dashboard…
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Interstates closed in record-breaking snow season in Sierra Nevada
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The main highway from San Francisco to Reno remains closed for a third day due to record-setting snow in the Lake…
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Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress
Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…
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Monterey County Fire District rescues driver from flooded road in Salinas
The road is completely underwater. The driver was removed no…
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Santa Cruz County declares a winter storm emergency from Dec. 13 rainstorm
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors declared a winter storm emergency after the $3.1 million in damages from Dec. 13 Atmospheric River…
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The NFL says Hall of Fame coach and beloved broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85
The NFL says Hall of Fame coach and beloved broadcaster John Madden has died at age…
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CDC issues new guidelines on isolating if you test positive
The Centers for Disease Control is shortening the recommended time for individuals isolating who test positive for COVID-19.…
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Food safety tips for holiday dinner
Here are some food safety tips that can help keep your holiday meals delicious and safe.…
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Justice Department allocates $11.8 million in funds to California cities and counties
The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs announced that hundreds of communities and organizations are being awarded or are eligible to…
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Stretch of Highway 1 closed in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) For people trying to travel south or returning to the Central Coast through Highway 1 please be advised that…
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Rain on the Central Coast picks up on Christmas Day
A bout of rain on Christmas Day has caused some problems along the Central…
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Daily Covid-19 case rates have now surpassed Delta’s surge. Hospitalizations so far have yet to match
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread across the US this holiday season, the rate of daily…
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Surfer reported dead from apparent shark attack in Morro Bay
MORRO BAY, Calif. (KEYT) – A man was found dead from an apparent shark attack in Morro Bay Friday…
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Dead man found in Capitola’s Soquel Creek
Capitola Police said they found the body of a 29-year-old man underwater on Thursday in the Soquel Creek near the northside of the Stockton Bridge.…
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House fire in Salinas, no injuries reported
The home least 1,500 square feet. Six people were in the home, including two kids, but no injuries were reported according to Salinas Fire.…
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Firefighters team up with local organizations to help raise over 10,000 toys for children
It’s not just Santa seeing who’s naughty or nice this season, it’s also local firefighters and organizations teaming up with jolly Saint Nick…
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Point Lobos Closed for the weekend
With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…
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Fighting fires for the holiday with Salinas Fire
This holiday season, like others before, is no different for Salinas Firefighters working through Christmas Eve and Christmas…
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Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast
Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…
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Tree down and rock slide closes road in Santa Cruz mountains
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The California Highway Patrol confirms there is a full closure on Smith Grade and Bonny Doon Road in Santa Cruz. As of 5:00…
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First six omicron variant cases reported in Monterey County
Monterey County Health has confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant in the county with its first six cases being…
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Deadly crash shuts down Hwy 101 in Salinas at Laurel
UPDATE 12/24/21 All lanes on Highway 101 at Laurel Drive in Salinas are open as of 3:00 a.m. This is after a deadly crash shut down all northbound…
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Free Christmas trees at Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There were more than 100 trees lined up along the parking lot of Salinas High School, up for grabs to anyone still looking for…
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Rain hits the Central Coast during holiday travel
If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, you’re going to be met with wet weather and slick roadway. Crashes, rockslides and flooding are adding…
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Morgan Hill man arrested in connection to Executive Inn homicide investigation
Morgan Hill Police have arrested a 42-year-old man they believe killed a woman at the Executive…
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Sheriff arrest person accused of leaving anti-Semitic flyers on Aptos porches
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department arrested the suspect accused of leaving flyers with anti-Semitic and homophobic rhetoric on the doorsteps of…
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