‘Exercise in Empathy’ leads to connection between Palma student, former CTF inmate
A former Correctional Training Facility inmate got a chance to reconnect with someone he bonded with…
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Campgrounds at Los Padres National Forest temporarily closed due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Due to a new order from the USDA, the Los Padres National Forest and four Southern California national forests will temporarily not…
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Joby Aviation buys Uber Elevate
Joby Aviation, a California aerospace company with offices in Santa Cruz and Marina, announced that it is expanding…
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New baby orca spotted in Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay Whale Watch said a new orca calf was spotted in the Monterey Bay…
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New drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens in Soledad
The Monterey County Health Department opened a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Soledad High…
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Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act
Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…
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Senator Anna Caballero announces bill to help domestic violence survivors
Senator Anna M. Caballero, who represents California’s 12th District, has announced a bill aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence. Since…
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Family pet killed in Salinas dog attack
A family is warning other pet owners to be on the look out after they said their dog, Buddy, was attacked and killed by…
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Majority of undocumented immigrants in California need COVID-19 relief, new study shows
A new survey by the California Immigrant Relief Assistance Coalition shows that more than half of undocumented immigrants in California have unmet…
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Deadline approaching for wildfire survivors to apply for disaster assistance
Wildfire survivors in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties are eligible for disaster assistance through FEMA, but the deadline…
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Police search for two people accused of taking hundreds in found cash at Safeway
Salinas police are looking for two people who left the Safeway on North Main with hundreds of dollars in cash that they…
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As white sharks gather in Monterey Bay, scientists grab the chance to study them up close
Growing over six meters (20 feet) long and armed with hundreds of serrated, razor-sharp teeth, white sharks are the world’s…
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One dead after crash on 101 in Salinas
A 30-year-old Salinas man is dead after a crash on US Highway 101. It happened Sunday, December 6, 2020 at about…
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Unearth the hidden world of fungi through PG Museum’s mushroom walk
Following a surge in COVID-19 cases in Monterey County, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has been forced to close again. However, through…
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At least one person shot in Salinas Saturday evening
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating a shooting on the 100 block Paloma Avenue Saturday evening.…
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Monterey County removed from potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Monday after weather changes
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 12.05.20 8 p.m. PG&E officials say changing weather conditions has led to the removal of Monterey County,…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: After charges dismissed, initial suspect in deadly Salinas crash shares his story
A Carmel resident who was initially the suspect in a deadly Salinas crash had the case against him dismissed in court…
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City Council approves purchase of restraint tool for Seaside police
The Seaside police department is set to get a device intended to help them maintain safety when force is…
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Gonzales announces closure of all play structures
The City of Gonzales announced Friday that it will be closing all of its play…
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Two people rescued from capsized boat near Moss Landing
Two people were rescued after their boat capsized near Moss Landing, according to the Coast…
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What Central Coast counties are saying about some Bay Area counties voluntarily enacting stay-at-home order
County officials in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties are reacting to news of multiple Bay Area counties opting in to the stay-at-home…
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Police investigate attempted homicide near Sanborn and Laurel
Salinas police are investigating a shooting near N. Sanborn Road and E. Laurel Drive that left one person with a gunshot…
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Central Coast health providers prepare for first vaccine doses to arrive
California is expected to receive 327,000 doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this month, and several thousand of the doses will be distributed to…
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Highway 156/Castroville Boulevard Interchange Project receives $20 million in funding
The Measure X Highway 156/Castroville Boulevard Interchange Project is getting millions of dollars in…
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California Rodeo Salinas breaks ground on Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge
The California Rodeo Association broke ground Wednesday, December 3, on the Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge project at the Salinas Sports Complex. The…
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Study: COVID-19 infection rate nearly three times higher among farm workers in Monterey County
A new study released by UC Berkely shows that COVID-19 infection rates may be nearly three times as high as the rest of the…
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Monterey police search for suspect accused of pointing gun at pedestrian, demanding money
Monterey police are working to find a person accused of attempting to rob a pedestrian by pointing a gun at him and demanding…
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Crews assist Cal Fire BEU as it sends a strike team to Southern California fires
Firefighters with Cal Fire CZU based in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties have been sent to assist in…
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Man arrested after Salinas PD say K-9 finds well hidden firearm during traffic stop
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police say one man is behind bars following a traffic stop. Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF)…
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101 construction inches closer to completion
If you’ve driven through Salinas over the past year, you’ve likely run into construction on US Highway 101. The multi-year, multi-million dollar…
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Former Salinas councilman shares message to community after the loss of his mother due to COVID-19
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Words of warning and sorrow from a former Salians city councilman after his mother passed away from COVID-19 just last…
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California Economic Summit goes virtual amid pandemic
The California Economic Summit and State of the Region are being held virtually this year as the pandemic…
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CHP: No preemptive Highway 1 closures along Big Sur coast this winter
Over the past couple years, Caltrans has closed parts of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast when heavy rain…
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Soledad native wins State Representative seat in Rhode Island
David Morales is about to become the youngest state legislator in the country, and he got his start on the Central…
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Former Central Coast nonprofit director sentenced to prison for embezzlement
The former Executive Director and President of Central Coast Kids & Families, a nonprofit that provides services…
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Monterey man arrested in connection to burglary at business on Mandeville Court
A man is facing burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools and drug possession charges…
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Monterey County to offer financial incentive for COVID-19 patients with no income to isolate
A new program approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors will provide financial help in…
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Face covering giveaway planned in Greenfield
A drive-up cloth face mask giveaway is planned for the city of Greenfield. It’s happening Friday, December 4, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Patriot…
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Ordinance allowing for cannabis testing lab in Monterey passed
The Monterey City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night that would allow for a cannabis testing lab in the…
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Mee Memorial Healthcare System to Hold Flu Clinics in King City and Greenfield
King City’s Mee Memorial Healthcare System is hosting free drive-through flu clinics for the community in King City and Greenfield. They are also…
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Nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma and Monterey Airport to begin in February
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–Seattle based Alaska Airlines says it will begin daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the…
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New housing development coming to Salinas
New housing development coming to…
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Central Coast organizations call for support on Giving Tuesday
Dozens of organizations, from children’s programs to shelter services, are calling on the community to support their causes this Giving…
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Monterey County Supervisors to send letter to state about prioritization of farm workers for vaccine
During a Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, the Supervisors unanimously voted to…
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Second COVID-19 related death reported at Correctional Training Facility
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that a second inmate has died of COVID-19…
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California paid $400 million in jobless benefits to inmates
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official…
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New COVID-19 testing site opens at Castroville Library
A new state-supported COVID-19 testing site is opening Tuesday at the Castroville…
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In honor of Rosa Parks, Monterey-Salinas Transit offers free fares
On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made history by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a city bus…
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Four South Monterey County teachers receive grants for classroom projects
Aera Energy, an oil and gas producing company based in Bakersfield, is providing “Impact Grants” to five teachers in…
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Police search for suspect accused of stealing man’s wallet in Safeway restroom
Del Rey Oaks police are asking for help as they try to find a suspect accused of stealing a wallet and using the…
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