Moss Landing woman killed in crash along Highway 1 in Watsonville
The California Highway Patrol confirms that one person was killed in a crash early Sunday morning in…
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More than 20 citations issued in Salinas street racing operation
The Salinas Police Department said it has received complaints from businesses and residents about reckless drivers in…
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Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded
Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver…
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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake detected near Gilroy
The U.S. Geological Survey detected a M 3.7 earthquake about 5.5 miles from…
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Drive-thru dinosaur event opens in Salinas Sports Complex
Families will be now able to travel back to the pre-historic age with the new, Jurassic Empire at the Salinas Sports Complex.…
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With one month to submit signatures, where the effort to recall Governor Newsom stands
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) The latest report from the California Secretary of State’s office shows the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom (D)…
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Student athletes struggle to be recognized by recruiters during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made it challenging for high school student athletes. With limited competitions and restricted travel for…
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The City of Santa Cruz discusses new city ordinance to address homelessness
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The city of Santa Cruz discussed a new ordinance to address the issues of homelessness and encampments in the city. City…
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Former Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office volunteer killed in Santa Cruz crash on Mission Street
Santa Cruz Police confirm a 29-year-old man has died of injuries sustained during a multi-vehicle crash on Mission…
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Football, soccer, other outdoor high-contact sports allowed to resume for certain counties
State health officials announced they’re switching gears when it comes to outdoor high-contact sports as they’re now allowing those sports to…
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Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Protections Act aims to protect undocumented children in foster care
State legislators have announced a new bill they say can ensure immigrant children are protected while in foster…
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Antenna viewers may lose signal during upgrades
If you use an antenna to watch local television over-the-air, we are upgrading our signal on Fremont Peak for all four of…
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Seaside residents celebrate Black History Month
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) — Every February, people across the county take time to celebrate, remember and educate the country on African American…
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Genomic surveillance of COVID-19 variants announced for Monterey County
Local genomic surveillance of COVID-19 variants has officially started in Monterey County according to the Monterey County Health…
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Pacific Grove Unified School District approves COVID-19 Safety Plan to return to school
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Unified School District unanimously approved their COVID-19 Safety Plan during tonight’s school board…
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Mee Memorial says ultra-cold freezer will bring equal vaccination opportunity in South County
Mee Memorial Healthcare System says ultra-cold freezer will bring equal opportunity for COVID-19…
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California lawmakers, governor at odds on school reopening
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After weeks of tense negotiations, California’s legislative leaders agreed Thursday on a $6.5 billion proposal aimed at…
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Monterey County hopeful a state change to vaccine allocation will bring more doses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Monterey County is hopeful a change to how California allocates precious doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will lead to an…
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Immigration bill offers eight year pathway to citizenship
An immigration bill was introduced today by the Democrats. The bill will offer an eight year pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented…
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Creekbridge residents shocked over homicide in neighborhood
Neighbors on Great Island Street in the Creekbridge area are shocked to hear about the suspected murder of a woman in their…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium loans ultra-cold freezer to Mee Memorial
The Mee Memorial Healthcare System will soon be able to expand its COVID-19 vaccine capacity with…
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Vehicle theft suspects caught in Monterey County after pursuit ends in crash
Three people are in custody after engaging in a vehicle pursuit with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday morning in a car that was…
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WATCH LIVE: NASA’s Perseverance Rover expected to land on Mars
Watch a Live Feed of NASA’s Perseverance Rover landing on…
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Santa Cruz Police Chief calls mask-less group entering Trader Joe’s ‘unacceptable,’ group argues they did not commit a crime
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 2/17/21 A video of mask-less shoppers entering a Santa Cruz Trader Joe’s is is sparking debate over mask mandates.…
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California governor, lawmakers set $9.6B virus spending plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders on Wednesday announced a $9.6…
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Hundreds on the Central Coast could be impacted by vaccine delay
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) Hundreds of people in San Benito County and Santa Cruz County could potentially have to wait to receive their first dose…
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Suspect arrested on manslaughter charge in connection to Green Valley Road shooting
Watsonville police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting on S. Green Valley Road that left one person…
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Suspect arrested in connection to January shooting on Soquel Drive
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on Soquel Drive in…
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Pacific Grove to display COVID-19 memorial
The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be displaying a memorial…
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Two arrested in connection to murder of missing Salinas man after body found
Two people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a missing man after his body was…
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Central Coast counties report vaccine delays due to weather conditions nationwide
Central Coast health officials say they are seeing COVID-19 vaccine shipment delays due to weather conditions around the…
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How kids feel about going back to the classroom
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Two brothers Joshua and Justin McDonald say they are more than ready to go back to school. School districts in Monterey…
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Central Coast Catholics celebrating Ash Wednesday with COVID changes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Thousands across the Central Coast are celebrating Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent…
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Northbound lane of Highway 101 blocked at Laurel
Caltrans report that a lane of Highway 101 near Laurel is currently…
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San Jose man faces multiple charges after domestic violence incident, police chase in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police say a San Jose man has been arrested following an incident early Wednesday…
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Agencies partner with Safeway to provide vaccines for San Benito County food, agriculture workers
San Benito County Health Services and the Grower Shipper Association of Central…
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CDC warns not to eat brand of queso fresco after sample tests positive for listeria
The CDC is warning consumers to avoid a certain brand of queso fresco after Listeria was found in some…
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EPA penalizes Salinas company for allegedly violating chemical safety requirements
A Salinas company is facing an $80,000 penalty after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it violated the Clean Air…
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One year later: A look back at how the coronavirus pandemic changed the Central Coast
January 20, 2021 marks one year since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in the US and just a week later, the first confirmed case in…
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Prescribed fire project underway near Arroyo Seco
Officials with the U.S. Forest
Service Monterey Ranger District said they are working on a prescribed burn…
California lawmaker proposes ban on fracking by 2027
Heeding the call of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a state senator introduced legislation Wednesday…
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U.S. childhood obesity rates could be increasing because of pandemic
School closures have left many children to rely on virtual learning, and this had led to a sedentary…
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Monterey County elementary schools prepare for possible reopening
Monterey County elementary schools prepare for possible…
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Santa Cruz Burger Week highlights local restaurants
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The 5th annual Santa Cruz Burger week is scheduled to begin on February 24 – March 2, 2021. The week-long event highlights…
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40% of PVUSD staff receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District said vaccinations have begun for its staff members,…
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Watsonville police investigate three shootings within 48 hours
Detectives with the Watsonville Police Department are investigating three shootings that happened within 48 hours in the…
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Mixed response over Blue Shield COVID-19 vaccine plan
Central Coast health and local government leaders have mixed responses about Blue Shield’s COVID-19 vaccine allocation and distribution…
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Monterey County case rate low enough for some schools to reopen
The Monterey County Office of Education announced that the county’s COVID-19 case rate…
Continue Reading Monterey County expected to start vaccinating all aged 65 and older, some work sectors next month
The Monterey County Health Department has released a timeline for when it will…
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Detectives investigate Aptos flower vendor robbery
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are investigating a robbery that happened in Aptos…
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