Monterey County receives 7.3 million from American Rescue Plan
On Monday, local officials announced that Monterey County will be receiving a 7.3 million dollar grant for community health centers and clinics.…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam impersonating law enforcement
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam impersonating law enforcement over the phone. The…
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Unaccompanied migrant children in talks to be placed at Camp Roberts facility
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Camp Roberts in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties may soon be home for unaccompanied migrant children…
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Suspect accused of sexually assaulting three minors pleads no contest
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Pajaro man has entered a no contest plea on charges he sexually assaulted three minors. The Monterey County…
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Rent assistance arrives for Monterey
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help distribute $1.25 million in aid to low-income households that are suffering from a loss of income…
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Monterey Fire Department to host vaccination clinic
The City of Monterey’s Fire Department is hosting a vaccination clinic scheduled for Wednesday to all eligible…
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Multiple COVID-19 vaccination clinics forming in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County expects to vaccinate more residents in the next two weeks with a series of clinics. Natividad…
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Effects of Ocean Acidification on Central Coast sea life
Researchers along the California coast have been concerned about acidity levels in the water and what impacts it could have on local sea…
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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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Unaccompanied migrant kids may be housed at Camp Roberts
The federal government may house unaccompanied migrant children at Camp Roberts on the Monterey County line.…
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Natividad to host vaccine clinic at Everett Alvarez High School
Natividad Medical Center will hold a mass vaccination clinic at Everett Alvarez High School next weekend, April 10th and…
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Mass vaccination clinic held for farmworkers at Salinas Sports Complex
A mass vaccination site is being held Saturday for farmworkers at the Rodeo…
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Wanted felon arrested for prowling
A felon has been arrested after being caught prowling early Saturday…
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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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25 people displaced after fire damages Harvest Street apartment complex
An overnight fire at an apartment complex on Harvest Street has left 25 people displaced and multiple people…
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Small fire breaks out in Chinatown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Officers with the Salinas Police Department tell KION that a small fire broke out in Chinatown tonight. First responders say…
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Students and staff prepare for 2021 graduation season
New CDPH guidelines state that ceremonies for 2021 graduations can allow in-person attendees with limited…
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Gray wolf from Oregon enters Monterey County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife shared an update on a gray wolf traveling through California,…
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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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Former North Salinas High coach sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges
A former North Salinas High School coach and advisor has been sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges stemming from incidents in…
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Salinas Police promotes National Autism Awareness Day with patches
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department is supporting National Autism Awareness Day, April 2, and April is National Autism Awareness…
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Seaside Police participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Seaside Police Department announced that they will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The…
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Parks will stay open for Easter weekend
Several Central Coast parks will remain open for the Easter…
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Vaccine eligibility continues to expand for many Californians and Central Coast residents
Starting Thursday, millions of Californians are becoming eligible for the coronavirus…
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Man killed in Rainier Drive shooting identified
Salinas police have identified the man who died in a shooting Saturday…
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Police report a string of burglaries in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina Police Department is reporting a string of burglaries happening in the Sea Haven residential area. They say the…
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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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Apple constructing large battery project in Parkfield
Apple announced that it is building one of the largest battery projects in the U.S., and Monterey County Supervisor Chris…
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Salinas honors Cesar Chavez’s legacy
On what would have been the 94th birthday of American Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez, local advocates and community members…
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MPUSD to hold graduation at Laguna Seca raceway for second year in a row
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District announced that for the second year in a row, it will be…
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Orphaned bobcat cubs released back into wild at Jacks Peak Park
Two orphaned bobcat siblings are back in the wild in Monterey…
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Monterey County: Applications opening soon for FEMA funeral expense relief
Monterey County residents will soon be able to apply for funding to help with funeral expenses through FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance…
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Inmate who murdered double homicide witness in Seaside in 1989 granted parole
After spending 30 years in prison for the 1989 murder of 23-year-old Sonjii Yvette Johnson, Bradley Phillip Hardison has been granted…
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Suspect identified using mask found guilty of raping child in King City
A King City man accused of violently raping a 10-year-old girl during a burglary has been found guilty by a jury, and police used…
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Sheriff’s Office searches for owners of stolen property found in Salinas
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said stolen property from two counties was found while detectives investigated a…
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Woman sentenced for 2019 crash that left three people dead
Hilda Beatriz Valencia Flores is set to appear in court Tuesday for a sentencing hearing after a 2019 crash that killed three…
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$25.4 million in federal funding for Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, Central Coast health centers
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Central Coast Counties and healthcare centers will be receiving a portion of federal funding through President Joe…
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The need to feed struggling communities continues
Many people across the country, including here on the Central Coast, still struggle with food…
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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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Central Coast doctors share experiences during pandemic on National Doctors Day
On the 30th of March, doctors across the country are celebrated and recognized for their…
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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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Salinas police conduct search connected to shooting, find overcrowding
Salinas police have been investigating a shooting that left a man with a minor injury back in December,…
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Man sentenced for trying to murder rival gang member in Salinas
The Monterey County District Attorney’s office said a gang member, Jose Daniel Perez, has been sentenced to ten…
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SPCA issues warning about tree trimming, cats to protect nests
The SPCA is recommending that people should avoid trimming trees and keep cats inside as bird eggs start to hatch and…
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Two men arrested in Salinas after gun fired on Market Way
Two men have been arrested by Salinas police after shots were…
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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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Free housing offered to farmworkers and food processing workers with Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The state is working with Monterey County to offer free hotel rooms along with other free amenities to farm and food…
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Family of Seaside man killed by police in 1998 is watching Floyd case closely
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The nation’s eyes are on Minneapolis this week as the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd…
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