Monterey man arrested on hate crime charge for allegedly yelling racial slurs at Black man
Monterey police said a white man has been arrested for hate crime after he allegedly yelled racial slurs at a Black…
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City of Monterey offers free permits for businesses to expand outdoor services
he City of Monterey said it is hoping to help businesses facing financial trouble due to the COVID-19…
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Monterey County Fair canceled and rescheduled for 2021
UPDATE 6/29/20 (KION) The Board of Directors of the Monterey County Fair (an Agency of the State of California) has voted unanimously to cancel the…
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Nearly $700,000 distributed to small businesses in Monterey
The City of Monterey says 81 small businesses have received nearly $700,000 total as part of a small business relief…
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City of Monterey decides not to replace plaque honoring Confederate general
A plaque honoring a confederate general was dismantled outside Colton Hall, according to the City of Monterey. The city announced that it will not be…
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Monterey County Fair and Events Center to host drive-in movie nights
The Monterey County Fair and Events Center said it will be hosting pop-up drive-in movies this summer starting this coming…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen mid-July
Following a four month closure, the Monterey Bay Aquarium will reopen in…
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Social circles grow on Father’s Day weekend as Monterey County releases guidelines
Monterey county is allowing people to form groups of 12. These people can gather with each other, and only each other.…
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Monterey Sports Center to require face coverings while exercising
The Monterey Sports Center said it will be requiring members and guests to wear face coverings at all times while at the facility, including while…
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Missing Seaside resident found dead in Ryan Ranch area
Monterey police tell KION that a body was found in the Ryan Ranch area Tuesday night near Harris…
Continue Reading Monterey Sports Center set to reopen
Monterey Sports Center is set to reopen on Friday after months of being closed due to the pandemic.…
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Monterey-based attorney accused of fraudulently obtaining loans
A Monterey-based attorney is facing a wire fraud charge following accusations that he fraudulently obtained loans that involved a…
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Monterey Sports Center to have “soft reopening” this week
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–The Monterey Sports Center announced it will open in incremental phases as they adjust to the new norm. Friday, June 19th…
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Mola mola fish spotted at Monterey harbor
Hopkins Marine Station shared a video of molas, also called ocean sunfish, swimming in the Monterey harbor over the…
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Monterey Courthouse employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Monterey Courthouse confirms that an employee tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday…
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Paso Robles shooting suspect dead, investigation continues
Investigation continues following death of Paso Robles shooting…
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Hop-on flights from Monterey to Burbank, Orange County set to start in July
The Monterey Regional Airport announced that seasonal hop-on flights between to Monterey from Burbank and Orange…
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“Armed and dangerous” suspect in Paso Robles shooting spotted at Hwy 101 gas station
New details emerge on Paso Robles shooting…
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Monterey Peninsula hotels prepping for weekend reopening
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The tourism-dependent hotel industry in the Monterey Peninsula is steadily prepping to reopen starting this Friday for…
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Large gatherings concern health officials fighting COVID-19
Peaceful protests continue to grow on the Central Coast. On Tuesday, hundreds showed up for a rally at Monterey City Hall.…
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City of Monterey closing streets for Black Lives Matter protest
The City of Monterey said there will be street closures Tuesday due to a planned Black Lives Matter…
Continue Reading Monterey Bay Aquarium releases guidelines ahead of reopening
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that several new business sectors will be allowed to reopen starting Friday if…
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Monterey Public Library reopening for curbside pickup
The Monterey Public Library said it will be reopening later this week for grab-and-go curbside…
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Monterey PD investigating shots fired in downtown Monterey
Monterey Police say they are dealing with a subject who shot a gun in the downtown area.…
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Monterey police identify man they say fired gunshots and charged officers
One person is in police custody for allegedly shooting and charging at…
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Monterey mayor signs pledge to address police use of force policies, police offer explanations of policies
Former President Barak Obama called on mayors around the country to sign a pledge to address police use of force policies in their…
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Monterey nursing facility reports positive COVID-19 test was false positive
Windsor Monterey Care Center confirms with KION that at least one resident has tested positive for…
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Tattoo shop owners concerned over when businesses will be allowed to reopen
Owners of tattoo shops and gyms are left wondering when they will be able to reopen their businesses as they face financial hardships during the…
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Monterey fitness studio prepares for future reopening
Some businesses are able to reopen on the Central Coast, like dine-in restaurants as well as hair salons and barber shops. But many locals are…
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Whale watching tours plan for future reopening with modifications
People are enjoying recently reopened restaurants at the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf, but owners of tourist attractions are wondering when they will…
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Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean ‘snot palaces’
Scientists are learning about one of the weirder things in the oceans: “snot…
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Protesters block Highway 1 near Casa Verde Tuesday afternoon
The California Highway Patrol confirms that protesters are blocking Highway 1 near Casa…
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City of Monterey: 70+ to be laid off, firefighters spared
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Firefighters Association says the City of Monterey is in discussions about laying off three firefighters.…
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Monterey County offers guidance to restaurants preparing to open for dine-in
The Monterey County Health Department offered new guidance to restaurants preparing to reopen and allow for dine-in services.…
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Concerns over re-opening after COVID-19 clusters pop up
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Health officials are saying clusters of cases being seen on the Central Coast as a result of people breaking shelter-in-place…
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Monterey to discuss additional cuts and lay offs
Monterey to discuss additional…
Continue Reading City of Monterey reports large crowds over holiday weekend
City officials in Monterey said it was a busy Memorial Day weekend this…
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All but 11 counties approved to move further into Stage 2 of reopenings
Many California counties are moving into the extension of Stage 2 of reopenings, but 11 counties are still not allowed to open dine-in restaurants…
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Kindergartner uses art to raise money for Monterey Bay Aquarium
A Scotts Valley kindergartner is using her art to “help save the…
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COVID-19 testing site at Monterey Peninsula College closed Thursday
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte said its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Monterey Peninsula…
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Monterey County sees uptick in substance abuse likely due to COVID-19
Monterey County sees increase in Substance abuse possibly due to…
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People continue using recreation trail for leisure despite City of Monterey restricting use to commuters only
Under shelter-in-place orders, many are spending the majority of their days at home. But outdoor exercise is considered an essential activity. So…
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Monterey, Moss Landing harbor launch ramps reopened to recreational boaters
The Monterey Harbor and Moss Landing Harbor District announced that their launch ramps are reopening to recreational…
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Alvarado Street repaving work begins
The City of Monterey has begun paving work on Alvarado…
Continue Reading Planned Parenthood Mar Monte providing COVID-19 testing at MPC
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte said it is partnering with Monterey County and Monterey Peninsula College to open a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at…
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Monterey man facing felony vandalism, defacing gravesite charges
A Monterey man is charged with felony vandalism and defacing a gravesite in connection to an incident at a storage…
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Monterey Jazz Festival postponed until fall 2021
The Monterey Jazz Festival announced that it will be postponing this year’s festival until fall 2021 due to COVID-19…
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MPUSD considers consolidating schools
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is considering consolidating schools as a way to deal with potential budget reductions brought on by the…
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Artichoke Festival canceled for first time since 1959
Organizers announced that the Artichoke Festival has been canceled for the first time since…
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Monterey Regional Airport reports 95% decrease in business
The Monterey Regional Airport was completely barren, Monday. It’s a big change from just a few months ago.…
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