Dr. Moreno: Monterey County likely to stay on monitoring list for remainder of year
County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said it likely that Monterey County will…
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Former Seaside mayor passes away after battling cancer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Former Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio has died after battling pancreatic cancer for the past six…
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City of Seaside partners with Food Bank of Monterey County to distribute supplies
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) People lined up in their cars, and on the sidewalk, to pick up food outside City Hall in Seaside on Saturday. “All types of…
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Semi-truck catches fire near mobile home park in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) A large semi-truck caught on fire Saturday afternoon in Soledad near the Santa Elena Mobile Home Park on Front…
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Marina Fire: Boy rescued from sand at Fort Ord Dunes alive and doing well
The Marina Fire Department has provided an update on a boy who was rescued after being trapped under…
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Debate over ownership of Dick Bruhn building goes to court
A hearing Friday morning in Monterey is brings up the question whether a receiver should be appointed for the Dick Bruhn building, that’s been vacant…
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Two patients treated for COVID-19 at Natividad share stories of recovery
Two Salinas agriculture workers are sharing their stories of surviving COVID-19 as Monterey…
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Monterey County Youth Center Director arrested for alleged sexual contact with minor
The Monterey County Probation Department’s Youth Center Director, Jennifer Butz-Tavares, has been…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium helps Google create more authentic animal emojis
In honor of World Emoji Day, Google announced that it is introducing new emojis and updating some that already…
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Effects of distance learning on students and tutors
As many school district’s move forward with beginning the school year with distance learning, many parents have been concerned about a lack of…
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Soledad plans for future PG&E power shutoffs
City Manager, Brent Slama, is planning ahead of wildfire season. If PG&E turns the power off, people could count on the Soledad Community Center…
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Central Coast Comeback: Transportation
Whether you rely on driving or public transportation, the COVID-19 pandemic is…
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Greenfield USD to start school year with all distance learning
The Greenfield Union School District has decided to continue with distance…
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Eight employees at Salinas Valley State Prison test positive for COVID-19
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said a staff member at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad has tested positive for…
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Two charged in connection to illegal cannabis grow, one accused of throwing chemicals in Warden’s face
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that the Cannabis Enforcement Unit has filed…
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Emergency order passes in Salinas paving the way for outdoor dining
Salinas City Councilmember Scott Davis is pushing to allow outdoor sidewalk dining in Salinas following Governor Newsom’s announcement that the state…
Continue Reading Seaside holds food distribution for families and pets
The City of Seaside is holding a food distribution to families and pets at City Hall…
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Seaside homeless encampment pushes back against evictions
Seaside houseless encampment pushes back against…
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Alisal Union School District to start with distance learning
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas’ Alisal Union School District will start the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning. The board voted unanimously…
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Monterey County Supervisors ask Board of Cosmetology to allow outdoor services
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors are advocating for local hair salons and barber shops.…
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MPUSD decides on distant learning to start school year
We are learning more about why MPUSD has decided to start the school year with distance learning.…
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Estranged husband accused of killing wife as she shielded her children arrested in Marina
A Madera man accused of killing his estranged wife as she shielded her three…
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Pop-up COVID-19 testing site in Monterey Thursday
Natividad is hosting a pop-up COVID-19 testing site in Monterey…
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UFW Foundation gives back to farm workers facing food shortages
UFW Foundation gives back to struggling farm…
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Soledad City Manager McHatten on Administrative Leave
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Soledad City Manager Michael McHatten has been placed on administrative leave, a city official confirms with KION. The…
Continue Reading Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will start with distance learning this Fall
It’s been a long summer for teachers waiting to hear when, and how, they will start up school. “There’s a very real lack of comfort with the idea of…
Continue Reading Pop-up COVID-19 testing site opening in Castroville
The Monterey County Health Department announced that a pop-up COVID-19 testing…
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Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to host virtual housing resource fair
The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s Housing Initiative is hosting a virtual Salinas…
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Monterey County Supervisors write Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requesting business reopening
Several members of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors have sent a…
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19-year-old woman killed in Highway 101 crash near Esperanza Road
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 7/14/20: The California Highway Patrol is providing more information in a deadly multi-car crash near Esperanza Road…
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Monterey woman found guilty of not treating or surrendering dog with severely broken leg
A Monterey woman was found guilty of failing to care for her dog, Peanut, according…
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Monterey police looking for two people suspected of using stolen credit card
Monterey police said they are looking for two people suspected of using a stolen credit…
Continue Reading State strike teams intended to help with business compliance visiting Monterey County
The Monterey County Health Department said a state strike team, which is…
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Salinas police conduct attempted murder investigation after teen shot in buttocks
Salinas police are conducting an attempted murder and attempted robbery investigation after they…
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Salinas City Manager announces retirement
Salinas City Manager Ray Corpuz has announced his retirement, according to City Council Member Scott…
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Monterey County businesses react to second closure
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that several business sectors will be required to close indoor operations statewide. He also said…
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Parents start petition to reopen schools full-time for vulnerable students
Kids are finding fun in staying home this Summer, but parents are worried about what lies…
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Families of inmates plan on suing Monterey County Jail amid COVID-19 outbreak
68 inmates and a staff member inside the Monterey County Jail have tested positive for…
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Salinas Police: Gang member found with meth, stolen gun
Salinas police arrested a man who they say is a gang member following a traffic…
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Monterey Sports Center closes following new closures
The City of Monterey announced that the Monterey Sports Center has…
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Monterey mayor announces bid for re-election
Monterey Mayor Clyde Roberson announced that he will be running for…
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Three arrested in connection to armed robbery at Montebella Park
Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at Montebella Park early Saturday…
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Carmel wine tasting rooms opening outdoors for business
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Wine tasting rooms in Carmel are opening up for business this week after they got the go-ahead by the city to go outdoors.…
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Tech CEO resigns after video of racist rant toward Asian family goes viral
Tech CEO Michael Lofthouse has resigned from San Francisco IT Company, Solid8, after he was caught on video saying racist remarks against an Asian…
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Officer involved shooting after confrontation with suicidal man
A Monterey man will be booked into jail after threatening to shoot the officers who responded to his 911 call.…
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Fatal crash kills one
One person is dead after a fatal crash occurred along U.S. 101 heading south near Gould…
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Boil water alert lifted in Monterey
UPDATE: 7.11.20 A boil water alert has been lifted in the Del Monte area of Monterey California American Water took bacteria samples that reveals the…
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Public viewing for Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter draws memories, emotions for many
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A city in mourning on Saturday, remembering the life of a beloved mayor in…
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Homeowners in Pacific Grove mobile homes file lawsuit against the city
The Monarch Pines Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against the City of Pacific Grove. Homeowners of the cooperative say they feel harassed…
Continue Reading Alisal Union School District closed after staff test positive for COVID-19
Two Alisal Union School District staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the closure of the district…
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