California could see 100,000 hospitalizations in January
California has recorded half a million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks and could have…
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Barr undercuts Trump on election and Hunter Biden inquiries
WASHINGTON (AP) Undercutting President Donald Trump on multiple fronts, Attorney General William Barr said Monday he saw no reason to appoint a…
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Suspected serial killer charged with kidnapping, murder of Michaela Garecht
A suspect has been arrested 32 years after 9-year-old Michaela Garecht disappeared from a street corner in…
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Monterey police searching for suspect accused of stealing work truck
Monterey police are asking for help finding a person accused of stealing a plumbing work…
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Newsom: Stay at home orders likely to be extended, officials monitoring for new COVID-19 strain
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Salinas Police: Man rams vehicle into apartment after fight with wife
A man has been arrested on domestic violence and driving under the influence charges after police said he drive into…
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At risk elderly adults and frontline workers are next in line to receive COVID-19 vaccines
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted 13-1 to prioritize adults ages 75 and…
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Cal Fire CZU adds text 911 option
Cal Fire CZU announced that it has a new option for people in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties to…
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Father found guilty of child abuse for ‘lashing’ daughter with belt
A jury found a Greenfield man guilty of child abuse following an incident involving one of his daughters, according to…
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Volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island, produces steam cloud
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted and shot a steam cloud into the atmosphere that lasted about…
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Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District releases cookbook
APTOS, Calif. (KION)–If you’re looking to whip up some good food this holiday season, why not learn from firefighters? The Aptos/La Selva Fire…
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Holiday pop up shops hit Salinas neighborhoods to keep business afloat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local shops and vendors are bringing the holiday gift shopping experience right to the neighborhood in Salinas. On Saturday,…
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Families demand the release of inmates amid COVID-19 outbreak at Soledad Correctional Training Facility
Families demand the release of inmates amid COVID-19 outbreak at Soledad Correctional Training Facility…
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Santa Cruz to start closing San Lorenzo Park and the Benchlands due to “unmanaged” homeless encampments
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The City of Santa Cruz is using an Emergency Executive Order to shut down San Lorenzo Park and the Benchlands due to…
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Soledad Correctional Training Facility to install “isolation tents” for inmates to help handle COVID-19 outbreak
Soledad Correctional Training Facility staff are set to install more than 20 “tents” for inmates requiring isolation or quarantine during a COVID-19…
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FDA OKs Moderna COVID vaccine
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation…
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Stolen puppies found following alleged gunpoint theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–UPDATE: Santa Cruz County officials say the second puppy has been found. They say a good Samaritan helped find the dog.…
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Monterey County attributes 3000+ new confirmed COVID cases to backlog
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)–Monterey County is reporting 3,304 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus from one day to the next. But they say this…
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Here are the major road closures for Monterey County this Christmas week
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)– Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, December 20th through Saturday,…
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UPDATE: Hollister City Council rejects proposal for tougher Regional Stay at Home Order enforcement on businesses
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) In a split decision, the Hollister City Council rejected an ordinance that would have allowed for tougher enforcement…
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Skilled Nursing facility residents are next to receive vaccine in Santa Cruz
Skilled Nursing facilities in Santa Cruz County have made up 46 of the county’s 64 COVID-19 related deaths. Facility residents and staff are expected…
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California deputies under scrutiny for mask-free party
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it is looking into photos posted on Facebook that show at…
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Pacific Grove City Council rescinds ordinance allowing retail cannabis
The Pacific Grove City Council has voted to rescind its ordinance allowing for retail cannabis, which could leave…
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DA: Salinas man sentenced to prison for molesting 12-year-old
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for two counts of forcible child molestation, according to…
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Sixth death reported at Soledad prison as it reaches highest number of cases in CA prison system
A sixth inmate has died of COVID-19 related causes at the Correctional Training Facility, according to the…
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Two in Monterey arrested on gun charges after argument, two other arrested for obstruction
Two people have been arrested on gun charges and an additional two have been arrested for obstructing and…
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City of Salinas announces opening of hotel converted to house homeless
For several months, the City of Salinas and its partners have worked on a plan to buy and convert a hotel to function…
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California expected to receive fewer Pfizer vaccines than expected in next shipment
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office says California’s next shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will be about 40%…
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Salinas man gets prison time for crash that killed passenger
A Salinas man charged with gross vehicular manslaughter with intoxication has been sentenced to prison,…
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CSUMB students expected to return to campus for fall 2021
CSU Monterey Bay said it is already preparing for the next school year, and university officials anticipate that students…
Continue Reading 2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in US with panel endorsement
A second COVID-19 vaccine moved closer to joining the U.S. fight against the pandemic Thursday as government…
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Investigators release identity of woman killed in structure fire off Water Street
A woman was killed in a structure fire on Water Street early Wednesday morning, and the Santa Cruz…
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San Benito County officials warn of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams
San Benito County officials along with health experts from around California and the country are warning of potential COVID-19…
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San Francisco announces mandatory quarantine for anyone coming from outside city
The San Francisco Director of Health announced Thursday that because of a rise in cases, there will be…
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Carmel winery’s rosé named Best US Sparkling Wine
The Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships has announced its awards for sparkling…
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California sets new daily record of 379 virus deaths
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed…
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Driver arrested following crash involving patrol car in Monterey County
A driver has been arrested after crashing into a deputy’s patrol car, according to the Monterey…
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CHP: Teen found with concealed gun, drugs in Santa Cruz County arrested
The California Highway Patrol says a teen was arrested overnight for gun and drug…
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California farm workers, teachers, grocery store workers could get next COVID-19 vaccines
In a press briefing Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom said farm workers, teachers and grocery store workers could receive the next COVID-19 vaccine…
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First Dominican Hospital healthcare workers receive vaccines
The first vaccines at Dignity Health Dominican Hospital were administered to several healthcare workers…
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Nurses protest nurse-to-patient ratio
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Intensive Care Unit capacity levels across the state have triggered Stay-at-Home Orders, as hospitals are seeing a surge…
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Frontline workers at Watsonville Hospital to receive COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A glimmer of hope now in the hands of some of our Central Coast hospitals as the first frontline health care workers get…
Continue Reading One dead, firefighter injured in structure fire off Water Street
Arson investigators are trying to find out the cause of a deadly structure fire at the old County Sobering Center that killed one person and left one…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Police and mental health response
Police are tasked with responding to all public safety calls, which includes mental and behavioral health response on a regular basis.…
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Bay Area dips below ICU capacity threshold, region set to start stay at home order
The Bay Area region of California has dipped below 15% ICU capacity, meaning it has passed the threshold that triggers a…
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MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league
Willie Mays will add some hits to his record, Monte Irvin’s big league batting average should climb over .300 and Satchel Paige…
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Trump administration cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California…
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Fire agencies release candle safety tips during peak month for fires caused by them
The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District said December is the peak month for fires caused by candles in homes, so it…
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Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out to more and more people, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side…
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Cal Fire CZU lifts burn permit suspension
Because of the rain we have had recently, Cal Fire CZU has decided to lift the suspension of burning…
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