Captain pleads not guilty to manslaughter in boat fire
The captain of a scuba diving boat that burned and sank off the California coast, killing 34 people, pleaded…
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4 fully vaccinated Oregonians test positive for COVID-19
Oregon is investigating four ‘breakthrough cases,’ or instances where people who have been vaccinated contract…
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Man arrested in Hollister on DUI, drug sales charges
The Hollister Police Department said a man has been arrested on charges related to DUI and drug…
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Garbage truck driver charged in deadly California fire
Prosecutors have charged a garbage truck driver suspected of dumping burning trash that sparked…
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Salinas police search for two people accused of using stolen bank cards
Salinas police are looking for two people accused of buying items with a stolen bank…
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Several women arrested during Salinas prostitution sting operation
Four women have been arrested on prostitution and conspiracy charges as a result of a sting operation in…
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California residents asked to conserve energy to help those affected by the winter storms
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) is asking residents to conserve energy on February 15-16, 2021 to help those affected by the winter…
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Salinas considers reopening playgrounds closed down due to pandemic
Salinas considers reopening playgrounds shut down due to…
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City of Seaside drafts letter asking for more vaccines from county
The City of Seaside has released of a draft of a letter to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors requesting more…
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Blue Shield to run California’s State Vaccine Network – what are the goals?
More details are now public about California’s plan to bring in a third-party to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccine effort.…
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Mountain lions spotted in Carmel
Two mountain lions were spotted in a residential neighborhood of Carmel early Sunday morning, according to the Carmel-By-The-Sea Police Officers…
Continue ReadingCalifornia to allow flexibility for providers to vaccinate those with severe risk factors due to health conditions
State officials announced Friday that they will be providing more flexibility to health care providers giving COVID-19…
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Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fisherman’s Wharf
Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fisherman’s…
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LAPD, police union outraged by report of Floyd ‘Valentine’
A report that Los Angeles police officers circulated a photo of George Floyd with the…
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City of Salinas considers reopening playgrounds
Salinas playgrounds have been closed for most of the COVID-19 pandemic, but members of the City…
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San Francisco, LA prioritize 2nd shots, close some sites
San Francisco is the latest California city to temporarily shutter a mass vaccination site due to lack…
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ProRodeo Tour Finale coming to Salinas
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association announced that the ProRodeo Tour Finale will be moving to…
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Monterey County dispatch team buys new bike for girl after theft
A Salinas girl has a new bike after hers was stolen thanks to the Monterey County dispatch…
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Vaccine appointments open at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Monday afternoon
The Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula announced that it will open appointments for…
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Distracted driving considered factor in Santa Cruz rollover crash
Police said they responded to a rollover crash Sunday near 3rd Street and…
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UN approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the coronavirus vaccine made…
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Two people injured in Watsonville shooting
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed two people were injured in a shooting in Watsonville Sunday night.…
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Pro-Am regulars discuss holding tournament during pandemic
KION spoke with Tournament Director Steve John and Sportscaster Jim Nantz about what it’s like to hold the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am during the…
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Valentine’s Day drive-through hosted for Veterans
Valentine’s drive-through for…
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Fisherman’s Wharf businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day
Fisherman’s Wharf prepares for Valentine’s…
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Trump acquitted for second time following historic Senate impeachment trial
The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial Saturday, voting that Trump was not guilty of inciting the deadly…
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Watsonville Washington statue to be moved to library
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A bust of President George Washington in Watsonville is getting moved across the street to the library after activists…
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Tax filing season begins amid pandemic
Americans can begin filing their taxes Friday, about two weeks after the usual start time in the last week of…
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San Benito County expands vaccine eligibility to more groups
San Benito County officials say more residents are now eligible to receive a COVID-19…
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Cleanup continues along of Highway 1 as crews assess section of washed out road
Caltrans said crews are continuing to clean up and repair stretches of Highway 1…
Continue ReadingCDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to ‘Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses’
The CDC is warning consumers about a Listeria outbreak linked to what they describe as “Hispanic-style fresh…
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VA to administer more COVID-19 vaccines to veterans at upcoming Marina clinic
Monterey County officials announced that eligible veterans in Marina will have another chance to get a Moderna COVID-19…
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Jim Nantz talks Super Bowl and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with KION
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz is the host of the network’s coverage of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Aside from…
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Four people arrested in connection to Salinas shooting
Salinas police said four people were arrested on multiple charges while officers investigated a…
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Marina man wanted for allegedly battering woman, threatening to shoot her
Marina police are looking for a man wanted on domestic violence, brandishing a handgun, being a felon…
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Bill proposed to eliminate school lunch debt for low-income students in California
A new bill submitted in California would eliminate school lunch debt for low-income…
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CDC: Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The nation’s top public health agency on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle…
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California releases interactive map to show status of school reopenings
The State of California launched a new tool Friday to help residents get a look at the status of school…
Continue ReadingLive: Watch the impeachment trial for former President Trump
The Senate is continuing its second impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump…
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Beach advisory in place at Monterey Municipal Beach and Lovers Point Beach
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — A beach advisory is in place is at Monterey Municipal Beach and Lovers Point Beach after high levels of bacteria…
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Watsonville vaccination clinic registration canceled after people from out of county, under age of 65 take appointments
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A mass vaccination clinic in Watsonville shutdown after hundreds of ineligible people signed up to get a shot, delaying…
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Spreckels home badly damaged in overnight fire
Monterey County Regional Fire is investigating the cause of an overnight fire that left a home in Spreckels badly…
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Watsonville tax revenue holds steady amid pandemic
Many Central Coast cities have seen a decline in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it…
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Soledad residents surprised by an act of kindness
Some Soledad residents say they have been receiving a box of food on their door step and are surprised by the unexpected act of…
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Vaccine dose-limiting syringe issue impacts Central Coast, results vary by health provider
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine vial contains an “overfill,” with vials having enough supply for six doses, instead of five.…
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Thousands of pounds of drugs seized, 44 people charged in South Bay drug investigation
In a joint press conference, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, FBI, DEA and other agencies announced that…
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Sheriff’s Office: Big Sur man arrested for possession of child pornography
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a Big Sur man has been arrested for possession of…
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Santa Cruz County mayors sit down to discuss challenges this year
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) In a show of collaboration, all four mayors in Santa Cruz County sat down together over Zoom to talk about the…
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Marina man wanted in connection to police chase, hit and run
Marina police say they are looking for a man who hit parked cars and led officers on a chase early Thursday…
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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am prepares for forecasted rain
The weather at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am isn’t always a…
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