Mountain lion sighting in Monterey
It wasn’t the Easter Bunny that visited one Monterey man Sunday morning, it was a mountain lion!…
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Central Coast celebrates second Easter amid pandemic
Old Fisherman’s Wharf is celebrating Easter Sunday with the Easter Bunny and…
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Easter Bunny visiting Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Old Fisherman’s Wharf is all decked out for family fun this Easter weekend, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny from 12-6 p.m. Sunday.…
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65+ vaccine clinic set for Wednesday at Monterey Conference Center
The Monterey Fire Department will host a vaccine clinic for residents aged 65 and older on April 7 at the Monterey Conference…
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Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Easter Weekend
EASTER FUN | MONTEREY’S OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF | SAT & SUN The Easter bunny is back at the Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey this…
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More than two dozen catalytic converter thefts reported in Monterey since July
Monterey police say they have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen in May
The heart of the peninsula will finally be able to allow guests as the Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced reopening dates for May of this…
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Police: Monterey burglary suspect found driving stolen tractor under the influence of drugs
A Monterey man has been arrested on multiple charges after police responded to a report of a man…
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Caught on Camera: Group of seals spotted in Monterey Bay
Seals in Monterey are enjoying the warm day…
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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton visit Monterey over the weekend
A fishing and whale watching company in Monterey had a couple famous customers this past…
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Central Coast Woman deals car problems, contacts Message Max for help
Things are moving in the right direction after a local woman messaged Max after having a traumatizing experience with an SUV she bought nearly a year…
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Rapid antibody testing in Monterey County for those who survived virus
ARCpoint Labs of Monterey Bay has antibody testing for those who have not yet received a vaccine. It’s also for those who have received both doses of…
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Monterey Regional Airport hosts free COVID-19 testing clinic
The Monterey Regional Airport announced Friday that it has opened a free COVID-19 testing…
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Monterey Sports Center reopens as county moves to red tier
Gyms open at 10 percent capacity with Monterey County now moved to the less restrictive red tier.…
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St. Patrick’s Day on the Wharf: Dine-In Open
Fisherman’s Wharf was ready for this year’s modified St. Patrick’s…
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Monterey Sports Center to reopen with limited capacity Monday
The Monterey Sports Center announced that because Monterey County is now in the Blueprint for a…
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Monterey County Hospitality Association looks back on pandemic impacts on industry
Monterey County’s hospitality industry took a big hit during the last year. The pandemic brought on a 1.8 billion dollar loss in revenue, according…
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Movie theaters can open in Monterey County
Monterey County announced that the county will be moving to the red tier which means that movie theaters can open.…
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MPUSD prepares for hybrid learning
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is planning for a return to part-time in-person instruction starting in…
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Squid fishing in full force off Monterey Peninsula
A local resident named Katie reached out asking: “What kind of boats are off the Monterey & Pacific Grove coast that light up the night? From 15…
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Casper Spotting: The search for the elusive white dolphin
Casper, the elusive white dolphin, has once again been spotted in the…
Continue Reading Monterey Bay Aquarium expects to reopen in a few weeks
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that criteria for moving between tiers of the Blueprint for a…
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Businesses born during the pandemic
Despite businesses shutting down because of the pandemic, others opened their doors for the first…
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Monterey County hospital events represent progress in fight against COVID-19
In Salinas, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (SVMH) is the site of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic with about 700 people coming through to get their shot…
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California passes 2M vaccines in hardest hit communities, promises equity focus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) California is relaxing more reopening guidelines after announcing two million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered…
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MST offers free day pass for getting vaccine
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that it will give a free day pass to residents who have received the COVID-19…
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Salinas playgrounds set to reopen
The City of Salinas plans to reopen all 35 playgrounds on…
Continue Reading Monterey playgrounds and sports fields to reopen
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey City Manager announced that all Monterey playgrounds have officially reopened today and sports will soon reopen…
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Police: Suspect in multiple Monterey vehicle burglaries leads officers on chase
A suspect in several burglaries reported in Monterey has been arrested after police said he led them on a chase across county…
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Catholic Diocese of Monterey weighs in on JnJ COVID-19 vaccine concerns
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is now coming under scrutiny from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops who say the…
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MPUSD students will return to in-person instruction in April after Spring break
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has decided to bring students back into the classroom in April.…
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Monterey takes next step towards allowing marijuana dispensaries
The City of Monterey held its city council meeting Wednesday to discuss survey results and whether to move forward with opening retail cannabis…
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Monterey Police warn of scammers posing as department staff members
Monterey Police is warning residents about a scam targeting residents where the caller impersonates a Monterey Police Department staff…
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MPUSD parents weigh in on school consolidation
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District board will hear what parents have to say about the consolidation of schools at a meeting Tuesday…
Continue Reading 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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Pebble Beach Pro-Am goes on with pandemic changes, no spectators
The first round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament kicks off Thursday on the peninsula, but tee time will look a bit different on the links…
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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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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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Valentine’s Day brings business to Fisherman’s Wharf
Couples flocked to Fisherman’s Wharf today in order to celebrate Valentine’s…
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Fisherman’s Wharf businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day
Fisherman’s Wharf prepares for Valentine’s…
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Air Force 2 stops at Monterey Regional Airport
The Monterey Regional Airport confirms that Air Force 2 was at the airport…
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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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Health experts concerned Super Bowl gatherings could increase COVID case numbers
Health officials across the nation are concerned Super Bowl parties could fuel the spread of the coronavirus and possibly become super spreader…
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Drive-in movie nights return to the Monterey County Fair and Events Center
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fair and Events Center said it will be bringing back drive-in movies to the Pattee Arena in late…
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CVS adds third Monterey County location for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
CVS Health announced Tuesday that it would begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 100 of…
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Residents express concerns over ‘digital divide’ in securing COVID vaccine appointments
Vaccine allocation has been opened up to the public more widely, with California seniors now given…
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CDC releases guidelines to have a safe Super Bowl celebration
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for people to celebrate the Super Bowl safely…
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CVS announced that it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 100 of its locations…
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Salinas residents brace for heavy rain storm
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With evacuation warnings issued for burn scar areas in Monterey County, many residents spent their Monday taking safety…
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California’s stay at home order lift surprises Monterey
Predictions of the stay at home order removal began yesterday and restaurant owners are excited.…
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