Community Human Services receive $2.25 million for homeless youth aid
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Community Human Services (CHS) was awarded $2.25 million in grant money to support six street outreach counselors’…
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Beyond the statistics, overcoming barriers in higher education
David Manriquez is a 2020 Marine Science graduate from California State University of Monterey Bay who started his higher education journey in…
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Are people noticing the chilly nights on the Central Coast?
The lows haven’t been record-breaking, though temperatures have been about 5 degrees below average the last few…
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Peninsula hotels booked as the AT&T Pro-Am comes to town
A yearly kick-off for tourism, the Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am brings thousands of visitors to the Monterey Peninsula every year. But people don’t…
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Spectators welcomed back to Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pro-Am
After a quiet year without spectators in 2021, the fans came out in full force this year to catch all Pebble Beach has to offer. But the Pebble Beach…
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2 Monterey County schools celebrate 100th day of class
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KTVU-TV)- Students from Tularictos Elementary School and Foothill Elementary School showed up to celebrate the 100th day of…
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Mid Coast Fire: Two day old permitted burn ignited Colorado Fire in Big Sur
A two day old permitted pile burn that got out of control is what the Mid Coast Fire Brigade says ignited the Colorado Fire Friday night in Big…
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Financial support for minority-owned businesses during the pandemic
Like the Flying Artichoke, there are scores of businesses across the country facing a very similar struggle since the pandemic…
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Highway 1 reopens after Colorado Fire evacuations are lifted in Big Sur
The roadblocks are gone, people are returning home and tourists were stopping by to see the damage from the Colorado Fire for themselves.
Although…
Monarch butterflies take over the Monterey Peninsula
Historically, Califonia is seeing tens of millions of monarch butterflies, but scientists feared they would go extinct after numbers dwindled last…
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Big Sur residents stuck inside Highway 1 closure
The Colorado Fire hasn’t grown in size since Sunday, but Highway 1 is still closed to all non-essential travel. That also applies to those who live…
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Crews use ocean water to help fight Colorado Fire along the Big Sur coast
It’s now into day four of the Colorado Fire — and fire crews are using Big Sur’s natural resources to help in the firefight.…
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If you own wetlands, here’s how you can help save Santa Cruz endangered species
A team of conservation scientists are studying endangered salamanders and frogs around Monterey, Moss Landing, Apots and Santa Cruz. But they need…
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Monterey County Jail gets a new deputy for jail’s Medication Assisted Treatment Program
MAT program along with Monterey Count Behavioral Heath are community based organizations that provide treatment options for those in custody that…
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Monterey County and city beaches reopen as Tsunami advisory is lifted
The Tsunami advisory that has been in effect since 7:30 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 15, will remain in effect until further notice, according to Monterey…
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From Santa Cruz to Monterey, updates on the Tsunami Advisory
The KION team was in several parts of the Central Coast to share how the tsunami advisory was impacting the…
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Tsunami Advisory: Waves rolling into Santa Cruz harbor
An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the…
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Monterey Bay FC releases 2022 game schedule for their first year in the USL Championship
The USL Championship released Monterey Bay FC’s 2022 season schedule which included 17 home games in the newly-renovated, Cardinale Stadium.…
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CSUMB announces they will return to in-person instruction
California Stat University of Monterey Bay announced the spring semester will return to in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 24.…
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Price is Right contestant from Carmel shares behind-the-scene on the game show
Carmel resident was a contestant on the Price is Right. She shares her whole experience on the game show.…
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Monterey County Hospitals are experiencing “double threat” with an increase in COVID-19 patients and staffing shortages
In addition to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients going to the hospital, Monterey County Hospitals said they’re also experiencing staffing…
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Portraits help give new light to the homeless
The story of how a photographer helped change the life of several homeless people living in Monterey Peninsula with black-and-white…
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NEW CA LAW: Don’t trash food scraps, throw them in the green bins
Starting January, cities and counties are required to have programs that collect waste for composting, however, some rural areas where wild animals…
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Take-home tests for students returning after winter break
It was back to school Wednesday for some students in Monterey County, and the Monterey Peninsula School District is encouraging all students to get…
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Jewelry store robbed in Carmel-By-The-Sea, one suspect was a minor, DA says
The Monterey County District Attorney said a minor committed three counts of robbery against three Fourtané Jewelers in Carmel-by-the-Sea last…
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Asilomar State Beach reopens after sewage spill
Asilomar State Beach is closed while Monterey County Health Department inspects the water after a sewage spill contaminated the area.…
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Signal upgrade on Dec. 31, remember to rescan your TV in the new year
We are updating our signals on Fremont Peak and Mt Toro on Friday Dec. 31 at…
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Marina man wanted for attempted murder
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Police Department is looking for a 42-year-old man wanted for attempted murder. On Dec. 30, Bonilla was accused…
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Morning Crash on Highway 68 Under Investigation
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — The Monterey Police Department is investigating a crash that happened on Highway 68 early Monday morning, affecting…
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First Night Monterey COVID restrictions are not stopping people from ringing in 2022
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) After a year off, “First Night Monterey” is back, but this year if you choose to participate you’ll have to provide proof…
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What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test
It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…
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Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden
Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…
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Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey
First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…
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Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress
Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…
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CDC issues new guidelines on isolating if you test positive
The Centers for Disease Control is shortening the recommended time for individuals isolating who test positive for COVID-19.…
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Point Lobos Closed for the weekend
With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…
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Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast
Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…
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Rain hits the Central Coast during holiday travel
If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, you’re going to be met with wet weather and slick roadway. Crashes, rockslides and flooding are adding…
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Monterey Bay FC signs Santa Cruz native as first-ever player for team’s inaugural season
Monterey Bay Football Club announced the club signed Santa Cruz native, Walmer Martinez as its first official player. …
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Monterey County holds special meeting to address housing crisis
Board of Supervisor is having a special meeting with the Housing Authority Commission & Housing Development Corp. about needed reforms at the Housing…
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Monterey offers free holiday dinner drive thru
City of Monterey is offering free holiday meal kits on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are…
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Pacific Grove removes controversial elm tree in Jewell Park
The elm tree was causing the sidewalk and road to uplift and creating a hazard to people walking by, according to…
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Monterey OBGYN settles lawsuit resolving allegations of misleading advertising
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) A Monterey gynecologist office settled a lawsuit agreeing to pay $15,000 in civil penalties and be subject to an…
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TikTok “violent school threat” trend has Central Coast high schools on high alert
A viral TikTok trend #december17 has students, parents, and districts…
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Tap dancing seniors perform at Monterey Community Center
The Tap Bananas are back in PG performing at the Meals on Wheels Community Center in Pacific Grove Thursday…
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Salinas Mayor announces run for Monterey County Supervisor
Supervisor John Phillips announced on Wednesday that he is not running for another term as Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 2022. Instead,…
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Who’s enforcing the statewide mask mandate?
A statewide mask mandate has returned to California, regardless of vaccination status.…
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Pacific Grove Police introduce their Elf on a Shelf
Meet Elfficer Buddy who is back from the North Pole to help spread the holiday spirit, according to Pacific Grove Police Department.…
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The California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting scholarship applications
The California Rodeo Salinas is offering four scholarship opportunities in 2022 ranging from $2,500 and $5,000.…
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Highway 1 reopens on Big Sur Coast after repairs
Highway 1 remains closed from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn in Monterey County after reeving 12 inches of rain in…
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