Three suspects, one a juvenile, arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery
Salinas police say three suspects, one of them a juvenile, have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a fast food…
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Monterey to discuss additional cuts and lay offs
Monterey to discuss additional…
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New layoffs and cuts on the table as Monterey stares down $30M loss
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) In a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Monterey city leaders described a bleak picture – a drastic decline in tourism…
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Greenfield opens cooling center on 100 degree day
Adrena Ramirez and her kids stopped by the Greenfield Civic Center, Tuesday, for a bottle of cold water as temperatures hit the…
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Stage 2 attestation approved by Monterey County Supervisors, now heads to state
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing plans to allow the county to advance into an expanded stage 2 of…
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Suspect arrested in connection to attempted murder on Mae Avenue
Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a January shooting on Mae…
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Pebble Beach Golf Links to host event for local healthcare workers
Pebble Beach Company announced that it is hosting an event for front line healthcare workers from three Monterey County hospitals this…
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CHP Monterey: Woman caught driving without tires on SUV
The Monterey-area California Highway Patrol made an unusual stop…
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City of Monterey reports large crowds over holiday weekend
City officials in Monterey said it was a busy Memorial Day weekend this…
Continue Reading Monterey County says they can qualify for expanded stage 2 reopening
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Monterey County believes they can meet the criteria to move through stage two of California’s “resilience roadmap,” and are…
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Crowds gather to enjoy outdoors in Monterey County
A day trip for some is described as a nightmare for others. Dana Carnazzo lives near Bixby Bridge and now fears a simple trip to the mailbox after…
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New lifeguard tower installed at Asilomar State Beach
There is a new installation at Asilomar State Beach this Memorial…
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All but 11 counties approved to move further into Stage 2 of reopenings
Many California counties are moving into the extension of Stage 2 of reopenings, but 11 counties are still not allowed to open dine-in restaurants…
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Kindergartner uses art to raise money for Monterey Bay Aquarium
A Scotts Valley kindergartner is using her art to “help save the…
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Introducing the Messenger Experience
The KION news team is happy to announce a new feature to help you stay up-to-date with what is happening in the…
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Soledad fire nears full containment after threatening several homes
UPDATE 05/24/20 10:30 p.m. An estimated 40 acres east of Soledad in the hills off of Fabry Road are smoldering Sunday night after a fire…
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Central Coast veterans mourning their own
Central Coast veterans honor the lives of fallen service…
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Large crowd gathers in Salinas parking lot
Salinas Police broke up a crowd of dozens of people gathered outside of the Dick’s Sporting Goods store. Police say there were about a hundred or so…
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Seaside City Council candidate runs relief drive for those in hospitality industry
Seaside City Council Candidate Alexis Garcia-Arrazola hosted a relief drive on Saturday for people in the hospitality industry who are out of work…
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Pacific Grove nursing home denies COVID-19 death that state reports
The California Department of Public Health has reported that a Pacific Grove nursing home has had at least one death related to COVID-19.…
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California Highway Patrol encourages essential-only travel over holiday weekend
Shelter in Place orders didn’t stop some from visiting the Central Coast, Friday. “For 40 years we come every Memorial Day to Carmel,” said visitor,…
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What’s open on the Central Coast for Memorial Day weekend?
This Memorial Day weekend is not like any we have seen…
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Former Monterey County domestic violence witness, Biden accuser’s qualifications questioned
Tara Reade entered the spotlight recently when she accused Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden of sexual assault, but…
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DA: Salinas man sentenced to prison for child molestation after cover-up, escape to Mexico
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said 48-year-old Rene Cruz will spend the next 26 years and 8 months in prison as part…
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Multiple vehicles involved in crash on Main and Boronda
Salinas police said multiple vehicles were involved in a crash Friday…
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Monterey-area CHP officer injured in Highway 101 crash
A Monterey-area CHP officer was injured in a crash this morning, according to the…
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Salinas man arrested when he was allegedly found with missing Rohnert Park teen
A missing Rohnert Park girl was found in Salinas Thursday after going missing last week, and a Salinas…
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Judge grants temporary restraining order against Tuck Box, owner
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has filed for a temporary restraining order against the Tuck Box…
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Salinas man arrested for allegedly evading law enforcement, vehicle theft
A Salinas man is facing several charges after Monterey County Sheriff’s Office detectives said he evaded them in a stolen…
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FDA names nearby cattle as possible factor in E. coli outbreak tied to Salinas romaine
The Food and Drug Administration released a report Thursday on the E. coli outbreaks in Fall 2019 tied to romaine…
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Crews contain vegetation fire near Highway 101 and Airport Blvd
Crews have contained a vegetation fire that burned near Highway 101 and Airport…
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Banks adjust to new normal with masks and identification
The new normal of the coronavius crisis has many of of doing things that don’t seem right — like wearing a mask into…
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Veterans raise concerns over 2020 Census accountability
Veterans raise 2020 census accountability…
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Carmel Unified School District Board meeting highlights parents’ concerns regarding teachers under COVID-19
A Carmel Unified School District Board of Education meeting Tuesday brought change. The board approved the mutual consent agreement that will provide…
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Carmel Unified School District Superintendent agrees to resign with pay until 2021
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Carmel Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Dill-Varga has agreed to resign.…
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How are social distancing measures being enforced at businesses?
Grocery stores now have customers wait in lines to limit the number of customers inside and enforce social distancing, but are laundromats putting…
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“No pain and no discomfort” during COVID-19 test for anchor Veronica Macias
After waiting more than a week, anchor Veronica Macias was finally able to get tested for COVID-19 at Alisal High…
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COVID-19 testing site at Monterey Peninsula College closed Thursday
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte said its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Monterey Peninsula…
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Financial relief for immigrants on Central Coast overwhelmed with applicants
Financial help for undocumented immigrants in California opened up on Monday, but across the state the call centers could not handle the volume of…
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Monterey-Salinas Transit approves purchase of protective barriers for drivers
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that its Board of Directors has approved the purchase of driver protection…
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Man arrested in connection to 2004 Monterey County murder
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a man has been arrested in connection to a 2004 murder in northern Monterey…
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Monterey County talks attestation to reopen
Monterey County officials are going through a list criteria to see what indicators show they could be ready to move forward with a new plan that…
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Health department reports 40% decrease in child vaccinations
The California Department of Public Health reported a 40% decrease in child vaccinations in April 2020, compared to April 2019.…
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Salinas Police: Man arrested for having meth while driving on trails
Salinas police arrested a man near Carr Lake who allegedly had…
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CSUMB physician assistant students volunteer at alternate care site
Students and staff with California State University, Monterey Bay’s Master of Physician Assistant Program are volunteering to help set…
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Monterey County extends eviction moratorium through July
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has extended its eviction moratorium for commercial and residential…
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Monterey County Health Department shares what needs to be done before more reopenings
The Monterey County Health Department shared what criteria has been met and what is left to do before moving further into Stage 2 of…
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Cal Fire warns of smoke during firefighter training in south Monterey County
Cal Fire San Luis Obispo said firefighters will be conducting live-fire training at Camp Roberts East…
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Monterey County sees uptick in substance abuse likely due to COVID-19
Monterey County sees increase in Substance abuse possibly due to…
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Whale freed from fishing gear north of Moss Landing
The U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey and NOAA freed an entangled whale…
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