Fort Hunter Liggett emergency responders share details of response to injured firefighters
When the Dolan Fire doubled in size on Sept. 8, three firefighters faced serious to critical injuries, and Fort Hunter…
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Monterey County Health Department releases Halloween guidance
Halloween is expected to look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Monterey County Health…
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Police: Four people who told officers they were gang members arrested on gun charges
Three Greenfield men were arrested on gun and gang-related charges in Monterey…
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Closure extended at Los Padres National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says it is extending closures and fire prohibitions at nine California National…
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Reports of bicycle thefts double from last year in Pacific Grove
The number of bicycles reported stolen in Pacific Grove has doubled since last year, according to…
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Majority of Toro Park trails destroyed in River Fire
Over a month after fire broke out near Pine Canyon, Toro County Park is quiet. The park served as a basecamp for first responders during the River…
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Salinas school district offers computer classes for parents
The Salinas City Elementary School District is taking a step to help parents who are trying to help their children with distance…
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Pinnacles National Park to reopen west entrance
The National Park Service announced that the west entrance of Pinnacles National Park will reopen Friday, but all but a…
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People in auto industry worry about their future after announcement to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In Salinas people in the auto industry realized sooner or later the switch towards electric cars was going to be the future.…
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Activists call for pesticide notification expansion; supervisors keep program as is
Despite calls to expand a pesticide notification pilot program, the Monterey County board of supervisors has decided to keep the program as it is.…
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Central Coast nail salons reopen indoors
It’s a rush back to the nail salon. For some, it’s like they never left. “It’s been 6 months. Way too long for me,” said customer, Jonna…
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Crews protect structures near Dolan Fire
In Arroyo Seco, firefighters doused the dry landscape with water. Hose lines were laid throughout the small neighborhood at the entrance of Los…
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Monterey Bay beaches closed for Labor Day
Beaches along the Monterey bay are closed for Labor Day in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.…
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Driver arrested on DUI, possession of concealed gun charges in Salinas
A driver was arrested in Salinas overnight for allegedly driving under the influence and having a concealed…
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Salinas police identify victim of homicide on East Laurel
Salinas police have identified a man who died as a result of a shooting…
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Vandals fill fountain outside Salinas dental office with bubbles
A Salinas dental office found an unusual piece of vandalism at their water fountain Wednesday…
Continue Reading Hundreds of citations issued for violating ordered closure of Los Padres NF
Officials with the Los Padres National Forest said scores of written warnings and hundreds of…
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Two men given multiple life sentences for gang-related attempted murders in Salinas
Two gang members were given multiple life sentences by a Monterey County judge for their role in a…
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Phase 1 of Monterey County fire damage cleanup to begin Monday
Monterey County said it is expected to begin Phase 1 of cleaning properties damaged by wildfires on…
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Suspect in arson connected to Dolan Fire found competent
Court proceedings are on hold for a suspect charged with arson in connection to the Dolan Fire burning in the Big Sur…
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One person injured, one killed in Pajaro shooting
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said one person was injured and another died of their injuries as a result of a…
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Woman swims across Monterey Bay in record time
A nearly 13 hour swim across the Monterey Bay ended in triumph for 27-year-old Catherine…
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Central Coast counties move closer to red tier
Two Central Coast Counties are moving closer to qualifying for the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for…
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Driver killed after losing control of vehicle on Chualar Canyon Road
The California Highway Patrol confirms that a driver died as a result of a crash on Chualar Canyon…
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Officials hold KN95 mask distributions for South County agricultural employees
Officials will be distributing KN95 masks to agricultural employees in two locations this…
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N95 mask recall issued by Monterey County Ag Commissioner
Anyone who has received an Advoque N95 mask from the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s…
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Monterey County Free Libraries to resume meal, activity kit distribution in South County
The Monterey County Free Libraries is set to resume its meal and activity kit distribution Tuesday at its branches in South…
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Watch: Monterey Bay Aquarium releases video of sea otter pups with their surrogate mothers
This week is Sea Otter Awareness week, and in honor of the occasion, the Monterey Bay Aquarium released…
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Highway 1 along Big Sur coast reopening Monday evening
Highway 1 in the Big Sur area has been closed for four weeks due to the Dolan Fire, but it will soon be fully…
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To make sure everyone can have a safe and fun Halloween, King City announced two new…
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Pop-up COVID-19 testing site opening at Pajaro Library
A free pop-up COVID-19 testing site will be opening next week at the Pajaro Library on Bishop…
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MPUSD offering mobile meal distribution for students at five sites
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has started a new program to provide meals to…
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Hartnell College to continue with online instruction through spring semester
Classes at Hartnell College will continue to be held online through the spring semester, according to school…
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Seaside park closes due to number of large gatherings
Cutino Park in Seaside is temporarily closing down due to concerns about the spread of…
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Salinas Police investigating homicide on E. Laurel
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Salinas Police are investigating a homicide and attempted homicide that happened Sunday night. Right before 11 p.m, officers…
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Millions in cannabis tax revenue aid COVID-19 relief
Cannabis tax revenue aids COVID-19 relief…
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Nationwide vigils held for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Nationwide vigils for late Supreme Court Justice…
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Central Coast colleges and universities begin fall semester online
This is hardly a normal school year, but local colleges and universities are adapting so students can continue…
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Pacific Grove moves forward with allowing for cannabis dispensary
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) In a 4-3 vote, the Pacific Grove City Council voted to approve the allowance of a cannabis dispensary within city…
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Downtown Salinas businesses hope for good winter amid COVID-19 pandemic
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) As the COVID-19 pandemic looks set to last into next year, businesses in downtown are hoping for the best during the winter…
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Campaign sign vandalism escalates in Seaside City Council race
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) This isn’t the first time campaign signs have been stolen, damaged or vandalized in the months leading up to an election,…
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Salinas organization to provide free WiFi, food for families in need
The Epicenter of Monterey announced that starting next week, it will begin providing free WiFi access and food to…
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Schools provide modified in-person programs to bridge digital divide
While most students are still learning from home in Monterey County, a small number are going to campus to engage in distance learning.…
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Evacuation center moves from King City Library to King City High School
Monterey county announced that its evacuation center has moved from the King City Library to the King City High School…
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Total of 115 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Soledad prisons
Between the Correctional Training Facility and Salinas Valley State Prison, a total of 115 employees have tested positive…
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Three people arrested in Salinas following street racing incident, two police chases
Three people have been arrested following a 200 vehicle gathering and two police…
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Central Coast gears up for 2020 elections
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Voters from across the Central Coast say they are excited about elections and explain that their focuses at the polls will…
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Cal Am withdraws application for Marina desalination plant
MONTEREY PENINSULA, Calif. (KION) A dramatic reversal in the plan for a controversial desalination plant in Marina where late Wednesday afternoon,…
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Preparing for flu season during a pandemic
Washing our hands and wearing masks has become the new normal, but will it have an effect on the upcoming flu season? Some doctors say…
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Potential change in wind direction to impact Dolan Fire
Helicopters returned to the firefight, Wednesday. After days of heavy smoke and thick fog they are back on the front lines of the Dolan Fire.…
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