Meals on Wheels expands to Cachagua, looks to Big Sur
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula announced that is expanding its delivery service to Cachagua…
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Monterey County DA’s Office will not file perjury charges against former domestic violence witness
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has finished its investigation into the testimony of one of its…
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CHOMP offers free daily check-in phone calls
To help people recovering from an illness or those living alone in need of contact, the Community Hospital of the…
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South County Animal Rescue hosts low-cost vaccination clinic
South County Animal Rescue will be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic at its visitor’s center…
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Man arrested after police say he tried to toss backpack with guns and drugs
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION)–Soledad Police say when they were doing parole and probation compliance checks, Damian Guerrero tried to run from officers.…
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What Monterey County’s burn scars mean for winter
This year, Monterey County suffered from devastating fires, but it’s the aftermath of those fires that has experts concerned. Mudslides, debris…
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Concern growing over burglaries in Monterey County
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said there have been more than a dozen burglaries in the county this…
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Central Coast COVID-19 testing sites could see surge before holidays
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) More and more people are wanting to get tested before the holidays arrive. Some COVID-19 testing sites report seeing an uptick…
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Outdoor heaters approved for Monterey wharves
On Tuesday, the Monterey City Council approved a measure allowing shops and restaurants to set up heaters outdoors to continue outdoor…
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Thousands without power after vehicle drives into phone line, power poles in Marina
More than three thousand people are without power after a vehicle drove into a phone line and damaged three power poles Tuesday…
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Rain threatens outdoor dining
The forecast shows chances of rain this afternoon in Monterey and other parts of the Central Coast, which could pose a threat to outdoor dining.…
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Salinas Police awarded grant to address traffic safety concerns
Salinas Police are getting a boost in the form of a $137,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to address concerns in the…
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Memorials vandalized at Greenfield cemetery
Flowers, statues and crosses at memorials in the Greenfield cemetery were left scattered and desecrated, prompting a Greenfield Police…
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Pacific Grove man convicted on child molestation charges
A Pacific Grove man has been convicted on child molestation charges after a jury found he had continuously molested a 10-year-old…
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Greenfield Union School District welcomes back students for in-person classes
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) A small number of students within the Greenfield Union School District were welcomed back into the classroom for the first…
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Monterey County: Sand bags available to protect from flooding and debris flow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) “If you can look uphill from where you are and see a burnt-out area, you are at risk.” Monterey County offers this bit of…
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All Central Coast counties to increase restrictions as COVID cases skyrocket
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that state health officials are “pulling an emergency brake” on California’s…
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Salinas police investigate attempted murder late Saturday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on 200 block of Rianda Street on Saturday at around 8:41…
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Monterey Moments mask distribution
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As part of an effort to encourage safe travels during a pandemic, especially with the holidays coming up, The Monterey County…
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Recall effort against Seaside city councilman aimed at harming mayoral chances
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Seaside Residents United, the group that initiated a recall campaign against Seaside City Councilman Jon Wizard, announced on…
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277 new COVID-19 cases reported at Correctional Training Facility in past 14 days
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that 142 new COVID-19 cases among inmates…
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NPS grad to be part of SpaceX mission to International Space Station
SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts into orbit this weekend, and one of them has a connection to the Central…
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Sheriff’s Office: Driver leads law enforcement on chase from Salinas to Morgan Hill
The driver of a stolen vehicle has been arrested after a chase that crossed county lines, according to the Monterey…
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Arts Council of Monterey County offers grants for nonprofits in need of support for arts, culture projects
The Arts Council for Monterey County is partnering with the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to offer…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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City of Salinas conducting second interviews of City Manager candidates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With a COVID-19 crisis still at a boiling point, a deep economic crisis hanging over the nation and with the budget of Salinas…
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Monterey County child care providers take hit during COVID-19 pandemic
Child care centers across the Central Coast have scaled back this year. They have reduced their enrollment size, but they are now taking on more…
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Evacuation orders and warnings for Central Coast fires
See a Monterey County evacuation and damage assessment map here: Dolan Fire Evacuation Orders All lifted Evacuation Warnings Zone 27: Santa Lucia…
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Small groups of Greenfield students to return to campus for in-person learning
The Greenfield Union School District announced Thursday that it will be allowing some students to return to campus…
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Marina crash results in road closures, power outage
All lanes of traffic in all directions at the intersection of Del Monte Boulevard and Beach Road are closed due to a…
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Construction of affordable housing for adults with mental illness expected to begin in early 2021
Interim announced that it will begin the construction of a complex of affordable housing for adults with…
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Salinas police respond to shooting on Bellehaven Street
Salinas Police were at the scene of a shooting on Bellehaven Street Wednesday evening.…
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Two Soledad veterans give back to future generations
Two Soledad veterans give back to future…
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Family escapes Greenfield house fire
A family in Greenfield was able to escape a house fire Wednesday afternoon after a neighbor warned them…
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Soledad honors veterans with new banners along Front Street
One-by-one, the names of 85 local veteran heroes were read off in front of a crowd in Soledad. Starting now, Soledad residents can find each of them…
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Man arrested on gun-related charges at Salinas Motel 6
A man who police believe was under the influence of drugs was arrested Wednesday on several gun-related…
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McShane and Askew call Monterey County Supervisor race with Askew in lead
With fewer than 10,000 votes left to count in Monterey County, Wendy Root Askew has 53% of votes in…
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Watch: See the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 10th Annual Veterans Day celebration in Salinas will be going on, but held…
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Homemade explosive devices found in San Benito County
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said explosive devices have been detonated with the help of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Support for local business increases as Monterey County remains in purple tier
Indoor operations at many business will remain shuttered after Monterey County’s request to move to the next reopening stage was denied by the…
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Two children killed in King City mobile home fire started by heater malfunction
Two children have died as a result of a mobile home fire in King City, according to…
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Tanimura & Antle recalls some packaged romaine lettuce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is recalling some of its packaged romaine lettuce due to potential E.…
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Monterey County adjudication request to move to red tier of reopening guidelines denied
Last week, Monterey County officials submitted an application that would allow the county to move to the…
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Supreme Court to determine the future of the Affordable Care Act
Supreme Court to determine future of the Affordable Care…
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Monterey County awaits approval from state to move to red tier
Monterey County is waiting to hear back from the state after submitting an application that would allow the county to move to the red tier, if…
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Freezing temperatures means end of season for some Monterey County growers
Crops at JSM Organics in Royal Oaks are left frosted over, Monday, after chilling temperatures blew through the Central Coast.…
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How a vaccine will be prioritized, according to local health officials
The drugmaker Pfizer announced Monday that early data from its coronavirus vaccine shows it’s more than 90% effective.…
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Monterey police look for suspect accused of cashing a stolen check
The Monterey Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of fraudulently cashing a stolen…
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One of four suspects arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery
A man has been arrested on armed robbery-related charges in connection to an incident early Sunday…
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