Rain threatens outdoor dining
The forecast shows chances of rain this afternoon in Monterey and other parts of the Central Coast, which could pose a threat to outdoor dining.…
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All Central Coast counties to increase restrictions as COVID cases skyrocket
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that state health officials are “pulling an emergency brake” on California’s…
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Monterey Moments mask distribution
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As part of an effort to encourage safe travels during a pandemic, especially with the holidays coming up, The Monterey County…
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NPS grad to be part of SpaceX mission to International Space Station
SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts into orbit this weekend, and one of them has a connection to the Central…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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Monterey County awaits approval from state to move to red tier
Monterey County is waiting to hear back from the state after submitting an application that would allow the county to move to the red tier, if…
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Monterey police look for suspect accused of cashing a stolen check
The Monterey Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of fraudulently cashing a stolen…
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Debate over Biden projected victory
Demonstrators debate projected Biden…
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Need to relax? Check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s live cam
Election Day was three days ago, and we still do not have a definite answer about who will take office in…
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Monterey expands parking service in Cannery Row area
Last year, the City of Monterey launched the ParkMobileapp in the downtown and waterfront areas to improve…
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Bracing for 2020 Presidential Election results
Bracing for 2020 Presidential Elections…
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Osio Theater, Cafe Lumiere permanently close their doors
Both the Osio Theater and Cafe Lumiere in downtown Monterey announced that they will be permanently…
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Need a break from elections? Check out the aquarium’s MeditOcean
Elections can be a stressful time, and sometimes you just need a…
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Central Coast last rallies before 2020 Elections
Last rallies before 2020…
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Monterey Peninsula water district approves final EIR for potential system buyout
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District voted to approve the certification of the final Environmental Impact Report…
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Two Monterey County residents win at least $750,000 in lottery
Two Monterey County residents, one in Seaside and one in Monterey, are celebrating big lottery…
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Monterey-Salinas Transit to offer free fares on Election Day
Monterey-Salinas Transit said it will be offering free fairs system-wide on Nov.…
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Monterey County remains in “widespread” tier along with 9 other counties
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has kept its doors closed for the past seven months. “It’s tough. It’s had a huge impact on our staff and obviously a huge…
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Monterey man arrested on suspicion of meth sales
A Monterey man was arrested in Carmel Valley on suspicion of meth sales, according to…
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Monterey to consider new housing developments
Two new housing developments are on the table for discussion at Monterey’s City Council meeting, Tuesday night.…
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Monterey police ask for help finding vehicle believed to be involved in burglaries
Monterey police are asking for the community’s help as they try to find a vehicle believed to be connected to a…
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Monterey Community leaders urge renters to vote
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey community leaders came together for a #RENTERSVOTE Virtual Forum, Sunday, to address housing issues in Monterey…
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Public safety power shutoff could begin Wednesday evening in Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties
PG&E could turn off power for a portion of customers in Monterey and Santa Cruz County as early as tomorrow afternoon due to a potential Public…
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Enforcing masks in Monterey is about more than just citations
We have received multiple emails and phone calls from people saying Monterey Police are not properly…
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Suspect arrested in connection to burglary on Laine Street
Monterey police have made an arrest in connection to a home burglary on Laine…
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Dozens come out to watch Salinas native Ruben Villa fight for title
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It was a highly anticipated match featuring a locally-grown Salinas native boxer going for the WBO Featherweight World Title…
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18-year-old Marina resident dies after car gets pinned under harvesting machine
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–A teenager is dead following an accident on Monday night. Officers say around 11:00 p.m. a Nissan Sentra was driving on…
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Monterey County allows playgrounds to reopen, but not all peninsula cities will reopen them
Six-year-old, Kaleb Murray, missed a lot about his neighborhood playground over the past seven months. “Not just the slides, but the swings too,”…
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Monterey police arrest suspect in series of burglaries, prowling incidents
A man has been arrested in connection to several home burglaries and prowling incidents on the Monterey…
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MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)– A 40-year-old Monterey man is dead following a crash on his motorcycle. CHP officials say around 6:15 on Tuesday evening,…
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$702,000 distributed to Monterey businesses impacted by Covid-19
Local businesses have faced a challenging past six months since the pandemic forced them to shut their doors or…
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Construction workers hit gas line in Monterey
The City of Monterey is asking some residents to stay indoors after construction workers hit a gas…
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Central Coast demonstrators demand justice for Breonna Taylor
Six months following the death of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot in her home in Kentucky during a police raid, protesters continue taking to…
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Monterey chef featured on Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship”
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–A Monterey pastry chef is showing off her skills as she takes part in the Halloween Baking Championship on the Food Network.…
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Police: Four people who told officers they were gang members arrested on gun charges
Three Greenfield men were arrested on gun and gang-related charges in Monterey…
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Monterey Bay beaches closed for Labor Day
Beaches along the Monterey bay are closed for Labor Day in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.…
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Woman swims across Monterey Bay in record time
A nearly 13 hour swim across the Monterey Bay ended in triumph for 27-year-old Catherine…
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Watch: Monterey Bay Aquarium releases video of sea otter pups with their surrogate mothers
This week is Sea Otter Awareness week, and in honor of the occasion, the Monterey Bay Aquarium released…
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Preparing for flu season during a pandemic
Washing our hands and wearing masks has become the new normal, but will it have an effect on the upcoming flu season? Some doctors say…
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Air quality expected to worsen as we head into weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As Wildfires continue to burn on the Central Coast, meteorologists are warning about a decline in air quality as we head…
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Political rallies hitting the Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Elections are drawing near and more people are beginning to come out and make their voices heard this upcoming election.…
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Monterey police arrest man allegedly found with meth, heroin and marijuana
A Santa Cruz man was arrested in Monterey Wednesday after he was allegedly found with meth, heron and…
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One dog killed, another dog and two people injured in Monterey dog attack
A man has been cited after his two Mastiffs allegedly attacked two small dogs and two…
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Why real estate is experiencing a buying frenzy on the Central Coast
CARMEL, Calif. (KION)– The coronavirus has changed so many aspects of our lives, and the housing market is no different. In fact, just a quick…
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Mountain lion spotted in backyard on Ralston Drive
A mountain lion was reportedly seen in a backyard on Ralston Drive Monday…
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California ISO announces rolling power outages avoided
The City of Monterey announced that rolling power outages might be implemented Sunday due to grid…
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Man arrested in connection to Monterey theft
A man has been arrested in connection with a theft that occurred on Tyler Street…
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Doris Day’s Carmel Valley home for sale–all proceeds will go to animal charity
CARMEL, Calif. (KION)– The home of late film icon, singer and animal activist Doris Day is on the market. All proceeds from the sale of her 8.62…
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Central Coast locals expecting hotter weather without beaches this weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) With that hot weather expected this weekend, cities along the coast are already anticipating visitors to pack their…
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Child mental, behavioral health program moves to Ryan Ranch as it prepares to build center
Ohana, the child and adolescent mental and behavioral health program at the Community Hospital of the…
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