SVMHS sets up coronavirus hotline
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has set up a hotline for community members and staff at local physician…
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Sheriff’s Office: Man facing 99 child sex abuse charges may have more potential victims on Central Coast
A South Lake Tahoe resident was arrested on 99 counts of charges related to child sex abuse, and investigators there may be more potential…
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Panetta: More help is coming with small business aid and direct checks
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) “I think we all know it’s going to get worse before it gets better,” Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) tells KION.…
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Shelter-in-place enforced in Monterey County
Law enforcement are upping patrol now that a “shelter in place” has been issued for Monterey…
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Food bank and school district team up in Marina and Seaside Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. On Friday March 20, The Food Bank for Monterey County and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are hoping to give a…
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Diocese of Monterey working to move Mass to livestream
The Diocese of Monterey said that it will be suspending all public masses and working to make Mass available in a livestream…
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Number of coronavirus cases in Monterey County up to 4
The Monterey County Health Department confirms that two more coronavirus cases have been reported in Monterey…
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California Roots festival rescheduled for October
The California Roots Music and Arts Festival announced that it will be rescheduling this year’s…
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Cardinale Volkswagen Mazda employee claims to test positive for coronavirus
A Salinas car dealership has reached out to news media saying an employee told the dealership that they tested positive for…
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Josh Kristianto Vlog: The Start of a Whirlwind Journey
We didn’t realize that the COVID-19 pandemic would soon impact us in a very upfront way in England.…
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Police activity Wednesday on Main Street tied to March 8 shooting
There is currently a heavy police presence on South Main Street near Maya…
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Small businesses suffer on first day of Monterey County’s shelter-in-place order
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Restaurants on the peninsula are struggling under Monterey County’s shelter-in-place order. Some owners, including John…
Continue Reading New visitor policies at Central Coast medical centers due to coronavirus concerns
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System announced that it is putting new policies in place for visitation due to…
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Farm workers still on the job during shelter in place
Farm workers are still out in the fields despite a shelter in place order in effect in Monterey…
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Students adjust to learning from home during school closures
Delia Gonzalez and her son, Jonathon, are adjusting to a “new…
Continue Reading Containment for All: Central Coast residents get the order
It’s Wednesday morning, and Central Coast residents collectively woke up to a new order of things.…
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Visitation suspended at prisons and jails in Monterey County
Salinas Valley State Prison is suspending family visits along with all other California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation…
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Multiple Central Coast stores host senior hours
Rancho San Miguel Market in Greenfield will be hosting a senior shopping hour during Monterey County’s Shelter in Place, according to Mayor…
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Monterey Zoo asks for funding help during Shelter in Place
The Monterey Zoological and Vision Quest Ranch has closed as a result of coronavirus concerns and a Shelter in Place ordered for Monterey County,…
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Salinas declares local emergency, closes non-essential businesses
The Salinas City Council has declared a local emergency to limit the exposure to…
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Campgrounds at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park closed, trails remain open
California State Parks has closed all campgrounds at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, but that does not mean the park is entirely…
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Northridge Mall closes as a result of coronavirus concerns
Northridge Mall has decided to shut its doors due to concerns about the spread of…
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Monterey County EOC rises to Level 2 to support coronavirus response
Monterey County’s Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has activated to Level 2 to prepare for and respond to coronavirus cases in the…
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Hospitals prepare to respond to COVID-19 cases
Hospitals across the Central Coast are using tents to screen patients for coronavirus-related symptoms.…
Continue Reading 21 cruise passengers at Asilomar, location considered for future coronavirus use
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) 21 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship are currently being quarantined at Asilomar Hotel & Conference…
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Monterey County issues Shelter in Place order, confirms first coronavirus cases
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County is following San Benito, Santa Cruz and six Bay Area counties by issuing a shelter in place order.…
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Your questions answered as Monterey County shelter-in-place begins
Here is what the Monterey County Health Department has to say about what the shelter-in-place will entail: What to do Effective midnight, Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Containment From the Get-go: Returning from the UK
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) SCREECH!! The loud thud of our British Airways plane hitting the runway at the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport…
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Pedestrian dies in crash on Arroyo Seco Road
A Salinas woman has died as a result of a crash on Arroyo Seco Road north of Thorne Road Tuesday…
Continue Reading Eight test negative for coronavirus at SVMHS, isolation tents set up
Eight people have tested negative for coronavirus at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital…
Continue Reading Monterey County Board of Supervisors approve request to suspend evictions
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is meeting Tuesday to discuss the possibility of issuing a shelter in place…
Continue Reading Monterey County looking at “shelter in place” option
Six Bay Area counties have announced a “shelter in place” for residents to curb the spread of coronavirus, and Monterey County may soon…
Continue Reading City of Greenfield to declare local emergency Monday evening
The Greenfield City Council is set to vote on a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic at an emergency meeting…
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Managing mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
As coronavirus continues to spread on the Central Coast and around the world, it can cause stress and…
Continue Reading Three South County cities declare local emergencies Monday
The cities of Soledad, King City and Greenfield all declared local emergencies in response to the spread of coronavirus…
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Watsonville Police looking for suspect after shots fired on Jeanette Way
A shooting investigation is underway in Watsonville after police said a gunman opened fire on a 48-year-old man Sunday afternoon. Watsonville Police…
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Monterey County schools offering meals despite school closures
While Monterey County schools will be closed next week, several schools will offer free meals to…
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Afternoon out in Old Town Salinas cut short
An afternoon out was cut short for many across California,…
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Shop refurbishes computers for kids to attend school online
A local computer shop is offering refurbished computers to kids who now have to attend school online.…
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“Social distancing” practiced to prevent spread of Coronavirus
Medical professionals are now encouraging the act of “social distancing” in an effort to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus…
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17 Grand Princess passengers quarantined at Asilomar
Officials have confirmed that 17 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship are currently being quarantined at Asilomar Hotel & Conference…
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Monterey County closes all public schools and extracurricular programs
The County of Monterey is the latest to close schools for the remainder of March. These school closures are coming with some challenges, especially…
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Monterey County answers common questions you might have regarding coronavirus
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The county of Monterey has set up a new information site to answer the pressing question about how they’re responding…
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Senior care centers restrict visitors to prevent Coronavirus spread
Events are being cancelled, schools shut down, and now signs stop visitors from entering senior care facilities.…
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Three arrested following string of burglaries in Marina
Marina Police say three men have been arrested, suspected of various crimes. Officers say they were patrolling various parts of the city due to an…
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Big Sur Marathon postponed
Organizers of the 35th Annual Big Sur International Marathon, originally set for Sunday, April 26th, have announced that the race will be postponed…
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Customers buying in bulk amid Coronavirus concern
People were turned away inside the Salinas Costco, Thursday. Many asked employees for basic items and only heard one response.…
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Monterey County man pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges following girlfriend’s dog’s death
29-year-old Aaron O’Hare entered guilty pleas on charges of cruelty to an animal and domestic violence. On August 7, 2018, the SPCA’s Humane…
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CSUMB suspends classes in wake of virus spread
In light of Governor Newsom’s announcement and additional information related to potential cases in our county, CSUMB says now is the time to act.…
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First responders taking precautions due to coronavirus outbreak
Central Coast first responders are taking precautions when they handle calls due to the coronavirus…
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