Greenfield Police investigating deadly New Year’s Eve shooting
One man is dead after a shooting in Greenfield Thursday night just before the new…
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Central Coast 2021 New Year’s babies
Some Central Coast parents are ringing in the new year by welcoming newborns to their…
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Leaf blower ordinance kicks in to start 2021 in Monterey
The city of Monterey is ringing in the new year by saying “no” to gas-powered leaf blowers in residential…
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2020 in review on the Central Coast
2020 was an eventful year- from the COVID-19 pandemic, to murder investigations and graduate student strikes. These are some of the top stories…
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Salinas selects new city manager; contract approval set for Tuesday
The City of Salinas announced it has selected its city manager and is now set to approve contract details on…
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Fastenal ordered to pay thousands for charging hidden fees to Central Coast customers
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)– The company Fastenal has been ordered to pay $650,000 for charging hidden fees to customers, many of them on the…
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Northridge Mall to step up COVID-19 protocols and enforcements following complaints
Northridge Mall increasing COVID-19 signage and monitoring following complaints of…
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PPE litter presenting dangers for wildlife
A Santa Cruz-based marine conservation non-profit is finding masks and personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, littered in and around…
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Sheriff’s Office: Aromas explosion caused by Butane Honey Oil lab
AROMAS, Calif. (KION)–One woman is in a hospital’s burn center following an explosion in Aromas on Monday afternoon. Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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DA files documents to trigger suspended Tuck Box penalty after reports of health order violations
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has filed documentation to trigger a…
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Snow spotted in Sierra de Salinas range
The National Weather Service reports that there is snow on the Central Coast…
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Medical experts urge everyone to follow guidelines through the New Year
Medical experts urge everyone to follow public health orders through the…
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Residents say more work is their New Year’s Resolution
More work is the New Year resolution for…
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Chualar auto shop catches fire early Christmas morning
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) – Fire crews are working to contain a fire that broke out at an auto repair shop in Chular. It happened early Friday morning…
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Marina residents celebrating Christmas with holiday lights
MARINA, Calif. (KION) People in Marina have been stopping by at one house on Reindollar Avenue to take in what is basically a mini-amusement park on…
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Holiday tamale traditions continue in Salinas despite pandemic
Many families have had to make adjustments to traditions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it…
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Central Coast hospitals face record number of COVID-19 patients during Christmas Holiday
233 residents on the Central Coast are currently in the hospital due to…
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Diocese of Monterey addresses COVID-19 vaccine concerns
The Diocese of Monterey said that some community members have shared concerns about the ethics…
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Homeless advocates react to COVID-19 vaccine distribution
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Homeless advocates are praising the state’s recommendation that people who are living in the streets get among the first…
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Monterey newborns sent home in Christmas stockings
The Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is carrying on a tradition this…
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Monterey County businesses face citations for non-compliance with health orders
The Monterey County Department of Environmental Health has been working to make sure businesses…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Salinas police balance blight and COVID-19 needs with homeless
COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us this year, but what about those who have little means of protecting…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium lends freezer to hospital for vaccine storage
The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine began arriving last week, and this vaccine needs to…
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Community Fund for Carmel Valley grants thousands of dollars to Carmel Fire victims
The Carmel Fire destroyed 73 structures and damaged seven others when it burned through…
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Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic
Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Teachers push for vaccine priority
This week front line health care workers and nursing homes across the country are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is still some…
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LULAC members claim investigation into alleged sexual assault case involving students was mishandled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A decades old civil rights organization advocating for Latino Americans is now facing controversy over what reportedly…
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Here’s where Central Coast families in need can pick up food ahead of Christmas
Dec. 23 UFW Foundation- The United Farm Workers Foundation is distributing free food to essential workers starting at 4 p.m. at 118 E. Gabilan…
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Police search for suspects in robbery at Marina 7-Eleven
The Marina Police Department is looking for two people wanted in connection to a robbery at a Marina convenience…
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Army releases exception to COVID policy so Santa can visit Central Coast military housing
Travel is currently restricted at Central Coast military installations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that’s not…
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Salinas police ask for help identifying man seen prowling around homes
Salinas police are asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of prowling in the…
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City of Monterey expresses disappointment with federal relief package
The City of Monterey shared its disappointment with a relief package passed by Congress Monday…
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Beacon House announces closure after 60 years of service, attributes pandemic
Beacon House treatment center is the latest to fall victim to the COVID…
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Monterey County supervisors approve pilot project to help those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors have unanimously approved a pilot project with the goal of helping…
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Local small businesses plan to apply for PPP in new stimulus package
Congressional leaders reached a deal Sunday on a new $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief…
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Crews respond to fire near Salinas River
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said it is with firefighters at the scene of a fire by the Salinas River…
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Free Christmas tree recycling offered to Salinas Valley residents
Salinas Valley Recycles is offering two options for residents to get their Christmas trees recycled for free this…
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Monterey police searching for suspect accused of stealing work truck
Monterey police are asking for help finding a person accused of stealing a plumbing work…
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Salinas Police: Man rams vehicle into apartment after fight with wife
A man has been arrested on domestic violence and driving under the influence charges after police said he drive into…
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Father found guilty of child abuse for ‘lashing’ daughter with belt
A jury found a Greenfield man guilty of child abuse following an incident involving one of his daughters, according to…
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Holiday pop up shops hit Salinas neighborhoods to keep business afloat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local shops and vendors are bringing the holiday gift shopping experience right to the neighborhood in Salinas. On Saturday,…
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Families demand the release of inmates amid COVID-19 outbreak at Soledad Correctional Training Facility
Families demand the release of inmates amid COVID-19 outbreak at Soledad Correctional Training Facility…
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Soledad Correctional Training Facility to install “isolation tents” for inmates to help handle COVID-19 outbreak
Soledad Correctional Training Facility staff are set to install more than 20 “tents” for inmates requiring isolation or quarantine during a COVID-19…
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Monterey County attributes 3000+ new confirmed COVID cases to backlog
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)–Monterey County is reporting 3,304 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus from one day to the next. But they say this…
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Here are the major road closures for Monterey County this Christmas week
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)– Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, December 20th through Saturday,…
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Pacific Grove City Council rescinds ordinance allowing retail cannabis
The Pacific Grove City Council has voted to rescind its ordinance allowing for retail cannabis, which could leave…
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DA: Salinas man sentenced to prison for molesting 12-year-old
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for two counts of forcible child molestation, according to…
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Sixth death reported at Soledad prison as it reaches highest number of cases in CA prison system
A sixth inmate has died of COVID-19 related causes at the Correctional Training Facility, according to the…
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Two in Monterey arrested on gun charges after argument, two other arrested for obstruction
Two people have been arrested on gun charges and an additional two have been arrested for obstructing and…
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City of Salinas announces opening of hotel converted to house homeless
For several months, the City of Salinas and its partners have worked on a plan to buy and convert a hotel to function…
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