Californians under regional stay at home order to receive emergency alert Tuesday
The California Office of Emergency Services says it will be sending an emergency alert at noon to regions under a…
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Joby Aviation buys Uber Elevate
Joby Aviation, a California aerospace company with offices in Santa Cruz and Marina, announced that it is expanding…
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New legislation introduced to help underserved communities build broadband networks
Sen. Anna Caballero has announced new legislation that is intended to help bridge the digital divide…
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Calif. Health and Human Services Secretary provides update on response to COVID-19
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is providing an update on the state’s…
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New baby orca spotted in Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay Whale Watch said a new orca calf was spotted in the Monterey Bay…
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New drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens in Soledad
The Monterey County Health Department opened a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Soledad High…
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Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act
Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…
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14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at base
The Army on Tuesday said it had fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordered…
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Senator Anna Caballero announces bill to help domestic violence survivors
Senator Anna M. Caballero, who represents California’s 12th District, has announced a bill aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence. Since…
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Hollister adding security cameras at McCarthy Park
Security cameras will be added at McCarthy Park in…
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Family pet killed in Salinas dog attack
A family is warning other pet owners to be on the look out after they said their dog, Buddy, was attacked and killed by…
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Majority of undocumented immigrants in California need COVID-19 relief, new study shows
A new survey by the California Immigrant Relief Assistance Coalition shows that more than half of undocumented immigrants in California have unmet…
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Pinnacles National Park campground open to ‘essential travel’ visitors
A Regional Stay at Home order is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley region of California, including San Benito County, as…
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UC Santa Cruz offers new MFA program
UC Santa Cruz’s Art Department is now accepting applications for a new degree…
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Crews respond to house fire in San Juan Bautista
The Hollister Fire Department responded to a structure fire in San Juan Bautista…
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88-year-old pedestrian treated for major injuries after Aptos crash
An 88-year-old Aptos man is being treated for major injuries after the California Highway Patrol said he was hit by a…
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Fort Bragg soldier who went missing Memorial Day weekend was decapitated, investigators say
A severed head that washed ashore near Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina last May was that of a 21-year-old soldier…
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Deadline approaching for wildfire survivors to apply for disaster assistance
Wildfire survivors in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties are eligible for disaster assistance through FEMA, but the deadline…
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Police search for two people accused of taking hundreds in found cash at Safeway
Salinas police are looking for two people who left the Safeway on North Main with hundreds of dollars in cash that they…
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Man treated for major injuries resulting from hit and run crash
A man is being treated for major injuries resulting from a hit and run crash in Gilroy, and police are still looking for the…
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As white sharks gather in Monterey Bay, scientists grab the chance to study them up close
Growing over six meters (20 feet) long and armed with hundreds of serrated, razor-sharp teeth, white sharks are the world’s…
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Crews contain fire in Santa Cruz County
A small fire burning in Santa Cruz County has been contained, according to Cal Fire…
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California unveils smartphone tool to trace virus cases
California is rolling out a voluntary smartphone tool to alert people if they spent time near someone who tests positive…
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Biden picks Xavier Becerra to lead HHS, coronavirus response
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, putting…
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One dead after crash on 101 in Salinas
A 30-year-old Salinas man is dead after a crash on US Highway 101. It happened Sunday, December 6, 2020 at about…
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One person shot twice in Santa Cruz County Sunday night
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A victim of a shooting early Sunday night in Santa Cruz County is recovering at a hospital.…
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Holiday gift sales impacted by COVID-19 restrictions
Holiday gift sales impacted by new Stay At Home Order in San Benito County…
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At least one person shot in Salinas Saturday evening
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating a shooting on the 100 block Paloma Avenue Saturday evening.…
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CZU fire victims continue their search for permanent housing
CZU fire victims continue search for permanent…
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Monterey County removed from potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Monday after weather changes
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 12.05.20 8 p.m. PG&E officials say changing weather conditions has led to the removal of Monterey County,…
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ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California dips
The California Department of Public Health announced Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley have ICU capacity below 15%, which means they are…
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Central Coast shoppers facing more hurdles during COVID-19 holiday season
GILROY, Calif. (KION) With more restrictive COVID-19 rules on the way, many Central Coast shoppers are finding they will not be able to buy things as…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: After charges dismissed, initial suspect in deadly Salinas crash shares his story
A Carmel resident who was initially the suspect in a deadly Salinas crash had the case against him dismissed in court…
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Stay at home order to start early in several Bay Area counties
Several Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley will be under a stay at home order starting Sunday,…
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City Council approves purchase of restraint tool for Seaside police
The Seaside police department is set to get a device intended to help them maintain safety when force is…
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Suspect arrested in connection to 1995 cold case murder in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to a cold case…
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Biden secures enough electors to become president after California certifies results
California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden,…
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Gonzales announces closure of all play structures
The City of Gonzales announced Friday that it will be closing all of its play…
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Two people rescued from capsized boat near Moss Landing
Two people were rescued after their boat capsized near Moss Landing, according to the Coast…
Continue Reading What Central Coast counties are saying about some Bay Area counties voluntarily enacting stay-at-home order
County officials in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties are reacting to news of multiple Bay Area counties opting in to the stay-at-home…
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Student loan payment pause extended to January 31
People with student loans will get another month of relief after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos extended the pause on student…
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Trump administration must accept new DACA applications, judge orders
The Trump administration must post a public notice that it will accept new applications for the Obama-era program…
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Families of 34 California boat fire victims grieve, advocate
The snapshots tell the story of a big man with a big, beaming…
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Man arrested on possession of stolen vehicle charge for third time
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man found with a stolen vehicle, and it is not…
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Santa Cruz County opens center to help fire victims with rebuilding process
In an effort to help victims of the CZU Lightning Complex fires rebuild, the county has opened a Recovery Permit…
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Three people displaced after Aptos house fire
Three people have been displaced from their home after a house fire in…
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More than 1,000 migrant children in US government custody have tested positive for Covid-19
More than 1,000 migrant children in US government custody have tested positive for coronavirus since March, according to…
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Police investigate attempted homicide near Sanborn and Laurel
Salinas police are investigating a shooting near N. Sanborn Road and E. Laurel Drive that left one person with a gunshot…
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House passes legislation decriminalizing marijuana at federal level
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass legislation decriminalizing marijuana at the federal…
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House poised to pass bill decriminalizing marijuana at federal level
The House of Representatives is poised to pass legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and seek to “address the…
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