Seaside man arrested on multiple charges related to domestic violence incident
A Seaside man has been arrested on several charges in connection to a domestic violence incident and items found during a…
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Two men accused of leaving scene of suspected DUI crash in Monterey arrested
Two men have been arrested following a suspected DUI crash Sunday…
Continue ReadingApple previews new macOS with a familiar name
Apple unveiled several changes at its WWDC 2021 event, and the company previewed its macOS Monterey, the newest version of its desktop operating…
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Local residents excited about outdoor dining extension
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of residents and visitors came out in Monterey on Friday to celebrate the start of the weekend, with restrictions…
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Non-profit finds solutions to Monterey County’s water quality problems
We spoke to residents in the area that at one point had almost 500 milligrams above the legal standard in California of nitrate per liter of water.…
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Man arrested on gun charges after report of fight in Monterey
Monterey police said a 21-year-old man was arrested on several gun charges after officers responded to a report of a…
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Monterey Police search for missing therapy dog
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey Police need the communities help locating a family’s missing therapy dog. The dog goes by the name of “Cress” and…
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Rock reportedly thrown through window of Monterey Republican Headquarters office
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Members of the Republican Party in Monterey report that a rock was thrown through the window of the headquarters office.…
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Gubernatorial candidate John Cox visits Monterey during campaign tour
Gubernatorial candidate John Cox made a stop in Monterey Wednesday as part of his “Meet the Beast Bus…
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Monterey Fire to begin conducting fire safety inspections
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fire Department will start fire safety inspections on June 1, 2021 as the state prepares for…
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Military couple build a coffee brand from Monterey in honor of veterans and first responders
They say coffee is their “lifeblood” when they’re working day-in and day-out at three in the morning. And a big part of Coalition Coffee Co.’s…
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HAPPENING NOW: Central Coast Memorial Day Ceremonies
Hundreds on the Central Coast are remembering and honoring the service members who never made it out of uniform and paid the ultimate sacrifice in…
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Monterey County graduating seniors receive $2,500 arts scholarship
The Arts Council for Monterey County awarded seven $2,500 scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing college degrees in the arts field, including…
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Businesses looking to hire employees as restrictions lift face difficulties
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The owner of Grace Boutique and Nacho Bizness on Alvarado Street in Monterey tells KION it has been interesting to see the…
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Cannabis enforcement operations conducted in Monterey County
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Bureau of Investigations is conducting cannabis enforcement operations alongside the Department of…
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Monterey City Council to consider letter of support for opening VA Pharmacy at Marina clinic
The Monterey City Council is expected to consider a letter showing support for a Veterans Administration Pharmacy at the Major General William H.…
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Monterey police arrest attempted robbery suspect accused of making threats
A Mountain Ranch man is facing multiple charges after an attempted robbery at a Monterey Super Cuts…
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Monterey approves purchase of new fire engine ahead of wildfire season
The Monterey City Council announced that it has approved the purchase of a new wildland fire engine ahead of what is projected to be a busy wildfire…
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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District celebrates classified school employees
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is celebrating classified school employees this week, May 16 through May…
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BBB recommends research on big online purchases
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused more internet buying — which includes some pretty big purchases like cars and trucks.…
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Salinas resident dies in overnight crash on Del Monte Avenue
Monterey police say a driver has died of injuries received during a crash on Del Monte Avenue…
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Monterey One Water looking to increase monthly rates for sewage services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Monterey One Water customers may soon be seeing their monthly costs double over the next five years. While the agency says it…
Continue Reading Monterey police arrest woman who allegedly led officers on chase, used stolen license plate
Monterey police say a Santa Cruz resident has been arrested for allegedly using a stolen license plate on a vehicle and leading officers on a…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz man faces several charges after allegedly stealing police car
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) A Santa Cruz resident is facing several charges after reportedly running away from authorities, following suspicion he was…
Continue Reading Police: Handcuffed suspect escapes from Monterey officers, steals patrol car before capture
A suspect is facing multiple charges after he reportedly escaped during his arrest and stole a patrol…
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Montage Health celebrates 50,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose
Montage Health marked a milestone Monday in its COVID-19 vaccination…
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Owlfish spotted in the depths of the Monterey Bay
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) An owlfish has been spotted in the depths of the Monterey Bay by researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research…
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Monterey Peninsula tourism looking up says visitors bureau
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula could see a big boost in tourism this year as more and more people get…
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Montage Health forms Helen Baszucki Center for Nursing Excellence with $6.5 million gift
Montage Health announced Thursday that with a $6.5 million contribution from Paul Baszucki in honor of his late wife, it…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium prepares for return of all guests in mid-May
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The sights and sounds of the Monterey Bay Aquarium will soon be open to all guests as staff are slowly able to re-open. After…
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Dates announced for 2021 Artichoke Festival
The Artichoke Festival announced that it will be returning to the Monterey County Fairgrounds in…
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Monterey airport announces new start dates for flights to Orange County, Burbank
The Monterey Regional Airport announced new start dates for seasonal hop-on flights to Orange County and…
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Local performers needed for Monterey County Fair “Fair Fun in 2021”
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fair is looking for local talent to perform at this year’s event “Fair Fun in 2021.” Local…
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Financial experts warn of over-spending as business sectors reopen
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The pandemic has put the travel industry on hold for more than a year. As people get vaccinated, and with extra money from…
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Monterey to phase out outdoor mask requirement citations
The CDC updated mask guidance this week to say that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask outdoors, and the City of Monterey says it…
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Increased whale deaths linked to ship traffic
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KPIX, KION) In the past month, five whales have been found dead in or outside the San Francisco Bay. Most of them appear to…
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Community Human Services acquires Monterey property to be used as homeless shelter
Community Human Services announced that the board of directors has approved the acquisition of a property located at 600 E. Franklin Street in…
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Flixbus to expand to Monterey
Flixbus, a bus service network spanning several states and countries, is set to expand to Monterey, according to the…
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Monterey man sentenced to prison for exposing himself at store
A Monterey man has been sentenced to three years in prison for indecent exposure, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…
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Restaurants and aquarium have the option to open at 75 percent under vaccine requirement
California announced that restaurants and aquariums can open at 75% if customers can show proof of a negative COVID test or full…
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Sea otter raised for release by Monterey Bay Aquarium dies at the age of 11
The Monterey Bay Aquarium said it has learned that a sea otter known as Otter 501 has died at the age of…
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Sea Otter Classic scheduled for October 2021
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Sea Otter Classic, “A Celebration of Cycling” will return to the Central Coast this year after being postponed due to…
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State medical board revokes Monterey doctor’s license to practice
A Monterey doctor with multiple convictions and accusations of negligence and failing to…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for robberies, thefts in Monterey County
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison on multiple charges related to crimes that happened in Seaside and…
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Mass vaccination clinic to be held in Salinas this weekend
The Salinas Fire Department and Pinnacle Health Care are holding a mass vaccination clinic this Saturday, April…
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Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey to reopen
The City of Monterey announced Monday that it is reopening Dennis the Menace…
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Steep decline in giant sea turtles seen off US West Coast
Scientists were documenting stranded sea turtles on California’s beaches nearly 40 years ago when they noticed…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium to host virtual job fair
After announcing a reopening date for the general public May 15, the Monterey Bay Aquarium says they will host a virtual job fair to fill dozens of…
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Rent assistance arrives for Monterey
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help distribute $1.25 million in aid to low-income households that are suffering from a loss of income…
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Effects of Ocean Acidification on Central Coast sea life
Researchers along the California coast have been concerned about acidity levels in the water and what impacts it could have on local sea…
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