Officials address community over patient quarantine at Asilomar
Officials addressed community concern just 24 hours after a group of passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship were moved into Asilomar…
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Salinas Police investigating shooting incident
UPDATE 5:58: Salinas Police say a male in his 20s was shot multiple times. Witnesses say two men were seen running away and getting into a dark…
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Power back on after thousands impacted on peninsula
UPDATE: Customers have had their power restored. According to PG&E officials, crews responded to the scene and safely restored all customers at…
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UPDATE: “12 or 13” passengers from cruise ship being quarantined at Asilomar, potential for up to 24
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, officials announced “12 or 13” patients are currently being quarantined at Asilomar. These people were…
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Here’s a break down of how Central Coast counties are handling the coronavirus situation
It’s hard to escape the word coronavirus the past few weeks. Like the entire nation, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties are dealing with…
Continue Reading Joint statement released from Central Coast lawmakers regarding cruise ship patients coming to area
Following the announcement of Princess Cruise Ship passengers coming to Monterey County, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, Senator Bill Monning,…
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Petition created to close CSUMB due to coronavirus risk
A petition has been created to close CSUMB, amid growing fears of the coronavirus. The petition reads in part, ” Schools across the state have…
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Monterey County schools taking precautions to stop spread of viruses
Monterey County schools are taking precautions to stop the spread of contagious illnesses as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the…
Continue ReadingTwelve patients currently being quarantined at Asilomar, up to 24 could be housed
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, officials announced 12 patients are currently being quarantined at Asilomar. These people were passengers…
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Abandoned premature seal pup rescued at Point Lobos
A premature abandoned seal pup has been rescued from Point Lobos. Officials with the Harbor Seals of Pacific Grove say after two days of monitoring,…
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Middlebury Institute suspends in-person classes, resume remotely following spring break
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is the latest educational facility to suspend in-person classes.In a letter to students, faculty…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium remains open as they closely monitor coronavirus developments
The Monterey Bay Aquarium wants the public to know they are still open. Officials say they are closely monitoring the developments of the global…
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City of Monterey cancels cruise ship visits through April
The City of Monterey has made the decision to cancel cruise ship visits, out of an abundance of caution as fears over coronavirus continue. Officials…
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UPDATE: No positive test results for coronavirus from Hartnell student
Hartnell College administration confirmed Sunday a student is being tested for coronavirus.…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reminds public about noise ordinance
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public about changes to the noise ordinance. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors passed…
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11,000 landline customers without service in Seaside
The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services said 11,000 landline customers have lost service in…
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One person injured in shooting near Toro Ave in Salinas
There is a large police presence near East Market Street and Williams Road in…
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Psychologist says fear is not the answer to Coronavirus
Dr. Scott Lingen is simply seeing the tip of the iceberg at his practice. “I have people that are now having their sessions on Skype because they…
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Coronavirus impacting Central Coast events
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With a declared local emergency in Monterey County for the novel Coronavirus on Friday, some events along the Central Coast…
Continue Reading Monterey County Public Health Lab starts testing for Coronavirus
The Monterey County Public Health Laboratory announced they will start testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19), Friday.…
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Monterey County declares local emergency
Even though there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county, Monterey County Administrative…
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Company settles pesticide drift case that left 10 farm workers sick
Pinnacle Application Inc. has agreed to settle a pesticide drift case that left 10 farm workers…
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City of Gonzales postponing Community Summit
Even though there are no confirmed coronavirus cases in Monterey County, the City of Greenfield decided to postpone its Community Summit as a…
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Organizers rescheduling Sea Otter Classic
Organizers of the Sea Otter Classic have decided to reschedule the April 2020 event due to impacts of the Coronavirus. The Bicycle Leadership…
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Alisal High School teacher resigns after allegations of physical abuse
An Alisal High School teacher resigned after being placed on leave for allegations of physical abuse that happened more than 20 years…
Continue Reading Coronavirus test kits arrive in Monterey County
Coronavirus test kits have arrived in Monterey County, according to Karen Smith with the Health…
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Sheriff’s Office: Guns, drugs found during search on Acosta Street
A man, who investigators said is a gang member, was arrested Thursday…
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Greenfield man sentenced to prison for sex acts with 13-year-old girl
A Greenfield man was sentenced to eight years in prison for several crimes related to sex acts with a…
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Pacific Grove man dies in crash on SR 1 south of Castroville
The CHP is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 1 near Nashua Road south of…
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Driver arrested on DUI and gun charges in Salinas
A driver in Salinas was arrested on DUI and gun charges after police said they found him parked in the middle of the…
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Driver arrested on DUI charges after crashing into Salinas store
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 3/5/2020 11:45 a.m. Police identify the driver of a car that crashed into a business Wednesday night as 29-year-old…
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Monterey police investigating woman offering child a ride to school as suspicious circumstance
Monterey police said they are investigating an incident near Bay View Academy as a suspicious…
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19-year-old killed in Salinas shooting identified by police
Salinas police said 19-year-old Fabian Moreno died as a result of a…
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Man arrested for vandalizing Greenfield church
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) Greenfield Police confirm an arrest has been made after vandalism at Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield. It happened on…
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Monterey approves emergency funding for Coronavirus prevention
MONTEREY, Calif (KION) The City of Monterey is throwing $35,000 toward staff training, protective equipment and cleaning efforts as part of combating…
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Monterey County agency activates Level 3 to support coronavirus response
The Monterey County Operation Area Emergency Operations Center has activated to Level 3 to help the Health…
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Soledad farm explores new irrigation methods after month of little rain
Lately, Mother Nature simply wasn’t an option for farmers like Mark Mason. Mason runs Nature’s Reward Farm in Soledad and has dealt with a recent…
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Registered sex offender arrested in Salinas for reportedly following two girls
A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday morning after he reportedly followed two young…
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Live poultry exhibits at Monterey County Fair canceled for 2020
The live poultry exhibits at the Monterey County Fair are canceled this year because of a flareup of poultry…
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Penguin chicks join colony at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Two African penguin chicks have rejoined the penguin colony at the Monterey Bay…
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Monterey City Council approves general fund increase in response to coronavirus
The Monterey City Council voted to approve a $35,000 increase for the 2019/2020 General Fund to prepare and respond to the spread of…
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Cruise ship docked in Monterey amid coronavirus concerns
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Some Monterey locals and visitors are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus with a cruise ship docked in the bay. The…
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Monterey Regional Airport adds second non-stop flight to San Diego
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is adding a second non-stop flight between Monterey Regional Airport and San…
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Monterey County gears up for Super Tuesday voters
More people are registered to vote this year than in 2016, according to the Monterey County Board of…
Continue Reading City of Monterey: Cruise ship visitors following CDC guidelines
A cruise ship will be arriving in Monterey Tuesday, and the city of Monterey has issued a statement addressing…
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Newcomer takes on incumbent for State Assembly District 29
Incumbent Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley) and newcomer Shomir Banerjee are running to represent Assembly District…
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Monterey nursing home employee arrested for sexually battering patient
Cypress Ridge Care Center employee and Gonzales resident, 38-year-old Kelven Ferolino, was arrested Sunday night a report of sexual battery against…
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Cannabis industry sees increase in 2019 tax revenue in Salinas
A new report suggests that the Salinas cannabis industry is seeing an increase in tax…
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Trial for man accused of raping, murdering Seaside girl in 1998 begins
Charles Holifield, the man accused of raping and murdering a Seaside girl in 1998, appeared in court for his first day of trial…
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