Presidio of Monterey closes all entrances except Bolio Gate
The Presidio of Monterey announced that effective immediately, its Bolio Gate is the only active entrance to the…
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Montage Health offers free eVisits for those with coronavirus symptoms
Montage Health is now offering eVisits to people showing mild respiratory…
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MST suspending service on more lines after ‘significant reduction in ridership’
Monterey County and Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that the transportation service will be suspended due to a “significant reduction in…
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Monterey County tourism hit hard by coronavirus
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The first numbers released during the COVID-19 pandemic related to Monterey County tourism are alarming. Published by the…
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City of Monterey approves eviction protections during COVID-19
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey City Council voted unanimously vote to halt residential and commercial evictions if payment issues are related…
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Operation Outreach helps vulnerable Monterey residents during Shelter in Place
A new hotline has launched in Monterey to help vulnerable residents during the coronavirus…
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How to support businesses during Shelter in Place
Businesses are taking a hit as a result of the coronavirus…
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Residents adapt to state-wide order to stay home
Empty streets and locked doors are now the new normal across California.…
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Hospitality industry takes hit as state is ordered to stay home
Hotels, spas, restaurants and other businesses are closing their doors as concern over the spread of Coronavirus continue to grow.…
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Diocese of Monterey working to move Mass to livestream
The Diocese of Monterey said that it will be suspending all public masses and working to make Mass available in a livestream…
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California Roots festival rescheduled for October
The California Roots Music and Arts Festival announced that it will be rescheduling this year’s…
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Hospitals prepare to respond to COVID-19 cases
Hospitals across the Central Coast are using tents to screen patients for coronavirus-related symptoms.…
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Afternoon out in Old Town Salinas cut short
An afternoon out was cut short for many across California,…
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Monterey County closes all public schools and extracurricular programs
The County of Monterey is the latest to close schools for the remainder of March. These school closures are coming with some challenges, especially…
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Big Sur Marathon postponed
Organizers of the 35th Annual Big Sur International Marathon, originally set for Sunday, April 26th, have announced that the race will be postponed…
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Monterey County man pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges following girlfriend’s dog’s death
29-year-old Aaron O’Hare entered guilty pleas on charges of cruelty to an animal and domestic violence. On August 7, 2018, the SPCA’s Humane…
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First responders taking precautions due to coronavirus outbreak
Central Coast first responders are taking precautions when they handle calls due to the coronavirus…
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Power back on after thousands impacted on peninsula
UPDATE: Customers have had their power restored. According to PG&E officials, crews responded to the scene and safely restored all customers at…
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Joint statement released from Central Coast lawmakers regarding cruise ship patients coming to area
Following the announcement of Princess Cruise Ship passengers coming to Monterey County, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, Senator Bill Monning,…
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Petition created to close CSUMB due to coronavirus risk
A petition has been created to close CSUMB, amid growing fears of the coronavirus. The petition reads in part, ” Schools across the state have…
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Monterey County schools taking precautions to stop spread of viruses
Monterey County schools are taking precautions to stop the spread of contagious illnesses as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the…
Continue ReadingTwelve patients currently being quarantined at Asilomar, up to 24 could be housed
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, officials announced 12 patients are currently being quarantined at Asilomar. These people were passengers…
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Abandoned premature seal pup rescued at Point Lobos
A premature abandoned seal pup has been rescued from Point Lobos. Officials with the Harbor Seals of Pacific Grove say after two days of monitoring,…
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Middlebury Institute suspends in-person classes, resume remotely following spring break
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is the latest educational facility to suspend in-person classes.In a letter to students, faculty…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium remains open as they closely monitor coronavirus developments
The Monterey Bay Aquarium wants the public to know they are still open. Officials say they are closely monitoring the developments of the global…
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City of Monterey cancels cruise ship visits through April
The City of Monterey has made the decision to cancel cruise ship visits, out of an abundance of caution as fears over coronavirus continue. Officials…
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Monterey police investigating woman offering child a ride to school as suspicious circumstance
Monterey police said they are investigating an incident near Bay View Academy as a suspicious…
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Live poultry exhibits at Monterey County Fair canceled for 2020
The live poultry exhibits at the Monterey County Fair are canceled this year because of a flareup of poultry…
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Penguin chicks join colony at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Two African penguin chicks have rejoined the penguin colony at the Monterey Bay…
Continue Reading Monterey City Council approves general fund increase in response to coronavirus
The Monterey City Council voted to approve a $35,000 increase for the 2019/2020 General Fund to prepare and respond to the spread of…
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Cruise ship docked in Monterey amid coronavirus concerns
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Some Monterey locals and visitors are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus with a cruise ship docked in the bay. The…
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Monterey Regional Airport adds second non-stop flight to San Diego
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is adding a second non-stop flight between Monterey Regional Airport and San…
Continue Reading City of Monterey: Cruise ship visitors following CDC guidelines
A cruise ship will be arriving in Monterey Tuesday, and the city of Monterey has issued a statement addressing…
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Monterey nursing home employee arrested for sexually battering patient
Cypress Ridge Care Center employee and Gonzales resident, 38-year-old Kelven Ferolino, was arrested Sunday night a report of sexual battery against…
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Measure G: Monterey sales tax increase
The city hopes Measure G will help erase a looming budget deficit and allow city services to continue at present…
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Monterey travelers prepared for potential threat of Coronavirus
Traveler, Tibby Light, thought ahead before boarding her flight to Monterey,…
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American Airlines to begin year-round service from Monterey to Dallas-Fort Worth
American airlines announced that it will start offering year-round service from the Monterey Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth starting April…
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City of Monterey cracks down on short term rental violations
From the outside, the home at 6 Spray Avenue in Monterey seems like the perfect spot for an oceanside getaway, but renting the property out short…
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Santa Catalina student chosen to be part of Disney Dreamers Academy
A student from Santa Catalina School in Monterey has been chosen to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World to take part…
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Monterey County school districts in search of new teachers
Monterey County school districts are on the hunt for new teachers ahead of the upcoming academic year.…
Continue Reading Impact of cruise ships brought to attention of Monterey city council
A group of Monterey residents continue to worry about the pending arrival of cruise…
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Woman suspected of stealing cosmetics in Monterey
Monterey police are looking for a woman suspected of stealing $500 worth of…
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City of Monterey reviews Healthy Eating Active Living effort
The City of Monterey is a part of the state-wide Healthy Eating Active Living campaign that’s expanding to cities across the…
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Monterey Police and Fire departments evacuated after bomb scare
Monterey Police said the incident started around 1:30 p.m. Sunday when a person brought what appeared to be a cluster bomb to the front counter of…
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Monterey business owner keeps Valentine’s Day traditions alive with flowers
“Everybody loves flowers and everyone loves everybody, so they give them flowers,” Fely…
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Better Ask Barry: Luxury travel at affordable prices?
Flying somewhere? Most travelers fly on large commercial jets. Those who can afford it, charter smaller private jets. Somewhere in the middle is the…
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Monterey looks to loan first-time home buyers money for down payments
The City of Monterey is looking to loan money to home buyers in an attempt to combat the lack of affordable housing in the…
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Monterey Regional Airport announces flights to Orange County, Burbank
The Monterey Regional Airport announced that it will be adding seasonal hop-on flights to Orange County and Burbank starting in…
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Police trying to find two people suspected of cashing stolen lottery tickets
Police in Monterey are asking for the public’s help as they try to identify two…
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Tournament play kicks off at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am began Thursday morning. The unique tournament pairs professional golfers with celebrities golfing…
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