Sea lion rescued from roadway in Elkhorn Slough
The California Highway Patrol said it responded to an unusual traffic hazard Wednesday…
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Monterey County launches rent, utility assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19
The Monterey County Department of Social Service announced that it is partnering with United Way to…
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McShane: Dick Bruhn building sold to Taylor Fresh Foods
The Dick Bruh building in downtown Salinas has sold to Taylor Fresh Foods, according to City Councilmember Steve…
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Man accused of sexually assaulting person twice arrested in King City
A man has been arrested after he was accused of sexually assaulting a person twice within a span of two…
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Young boy rescued after sliding down cliff at Point Lobos
CARMEL, Calif. (KION)–On Monday, October 5th, officials responded to a call about a stranded juvenile at Point Lobos State Reserve. Multiple first…
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King City to offer financial assistance for housing
King City announced the addition of a temporary program that will provide financial assistance for residents whose incomes have been affected by the…
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New equity metric system could help Monterey County reopen more businesses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A new state equity metric system for COVID-19 could help Monterey County reopen more areas of the economy, if the county…
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Chevron donates $133,600 to nonprofits in Monterey County
Chevron announced that it has donated $133,600 to Monterey County nonprofit organizations as part of its Aces for Access…
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Camper injured when tree limb falls on Big Sur camp site
A camper was airlifted to the hospital after being injured by a tree limb Monday…
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18-year-old Marina resident dies after car gets pinned under harvesting machine
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–A teenager is dead following an accident on Monday night. Officers say around 11:00 p.m. a Nissan Sentra was driving on…
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Joe Biden recognizes work of Seaside artists on social media
Two Seaside artists recently received a shoutout from Presidential candidate Joe…
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First day of voting begins
First day of Voting in California begins…
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Police investigate Seaside shooting that injured dog
Seaside police said they are investigating a shooting that happened near San Lucas and Olympia Sunday…
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Firefighter working on Dolan Fire tests positive for COVID-19
Officials working on the Dolan Fire announced that a team member has tested positive for…
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Vehicle stolen with dog inside found in Marina, but the search for the dog continues
A vehicle stolen in San Luis Obispo was found in Marina Saturday, but the dog that was inside during the…
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Fundraiser for River Fire victims
Volunteers hold fundraiser for River Fire…
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Californians to vote on affirmative action with Prop 16
Back in 1996, Californians approved Prop 209. It mandated that universities and government groups not consider applicants based on race, gender and…
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Central Coast experts react to President Trump’s hospitalization
SALINAS, Calif (KION) Several medical and political experts on the Central Coast weighed in on the unprecedented situation happening in Washington,…
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Monterey County allows playgrounds to reopen, but not all peninsula cities will reopen them
Six-year-old, Kaleb Murray, missed a lot about his neighborhood playground over the past seven months. “Not just the slides, but the swings too,”…
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Monterey police arrest suspect in series of burglaries, prowling incidents
A man has been arrested in connection to several home burglaries and prowling incidents on the Monterey…
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Carmel Valley resident dies in crash near Mid-Valley Shopping Center
A 70-year-old Carmel Valley resident died in a crash near the Mid-Valley Shopping Center Thursday…
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Cal Fire releases report on environmental damage caused by Carmel, River Fires
Cal Fire has released a report on environmental damage caused by the Carmel and River Fires, and…
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Soledad Police: Fentanyl arrest potentially linked to recent overdoses
Soledad police arrested a man on multiple gun and drug-related charges, and they are investigating whether the…
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Monterey Co. Sheriff’s Office employee arrested on charges related to alleged sexual assault
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested one of its own employees because he is a suspect…
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Police: Soledad families facing losses due to opioid epidemic
Soledad police are sending a warning about the dangers of opioid use. “In the recent year we were dispatched to over 21 overdose cases here in our…
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Abandoned dog found in ditch on Old Stage Road
The SPCA is looking for information about whoever abandoned a dog on Old Stage Road near Alisal…
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Monterey County Elections: Mail-in ballots are safe way to vote
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Elections Department is prepping to send thousands of mail-in ballots to registered voters for the…
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Salinas police begin foot patrols in Old Town, SUBA district
The Salinas Police Department is now assigning officers to foot patrols in Old Town ant the Salinas United…
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King City evacuation center closes following lifted evacuation orders
The Monterey County Evacuation Center in King City has closed, according to county…
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MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)– A 40-year-old Monterey man is dead following a crash on his motorcycle. CHP officials say around 6:15 on Tuesday evening,…
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Local youth and police aim to find common ground amidst national civil unrest
Locals students aim to bridge divide between citizens and police in the wake of national…
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$702,000 distributed to Monterey businesses impacted by Covid-19
Local businesses have faced a challenging past six months since the pandemic forced them to shut their doors or…
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Construction workers hit gas line in Monterey
The City of Monterey is asking some residents to stay indoors after construction workers hit a gas…
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State releases guidelines for playgrounds to reopen
The California Department of Public Health has released guidelines for playgrounds to reopen.…
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Grant will provide $600,000 to help Latino UCSC, CSUMB students prepare for graduate studies
Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced that $559,867 in grant funding will be used to help Latino UC Santa Cruz…
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City of Salinas asks for public input during City Manager recruitment process
The City of Salinas is asking for the public’s input as it works to recruit a new City…
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Central Coast gears up for first 2020 Presidential debate
Central Coast Gears up for first 2020 Presidential…
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Salinas family shares story of father who died from COVID-19
Patricia Saldaña’s family is devastated after losing her father to COVID-19. She’s urging the community to take this virus seriously to protect…
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Political signs continue to be vandalized ahead of 2020 election
The last piece of a “Trump 2020” campaign sign was taken down in Sand City,…
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Inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison dies of COVID-19 complications
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirms that an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison has…
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Greenfield fire crews relocate while station undergoes fumigation
The Greenfield Fire Station is currently undergoing fumigation, so its on-duty crew is temporarily relocating to Yanks RV…
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Central Coast demonstrators demand justice for Breonna Taylor
Six months following the death of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot in her home in Kentucky during a police raid, protesters continue taking to…
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Monterey chef featured on Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship”
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–A Monterey pastry chef is showing off her skills as she takes part in the Halloween Baking Championship on the Food Network.…
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Seaside residents rally for police support
Seaside residents rally for police…
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At least one person dead after car crash near Pajaro
The California Highway Patrol confirms that at least one person is dead after a car crash near Pajaro Saturday…
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Major injury crash in Pajaro Saturday evening
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) At least one person was injured after a vehicle rollover happened near Pajaro in Monterey County Saturday…
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Monterey County COVID-19 metrics falling toward next-tier thresholds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The testing site at Cesar Chavez Library in East Salinas is now allowing for unlimited walk-ins where it used to be limited or…
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North Monterey County students encourage 2020 Census participation
Group across the Central Coast have been granted an additional month to encourage participation in the 2020…
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Prunedale resident killed in Friday morning motorcycle crash
A 64-year-old Prunedale resident died Friday morning as a result of a motorcycle…
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Salinas man who pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries sentenced to prison
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to 13 years and four months in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple…
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