Three registered sex offenders found to be non-compliant
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office found three registered sex offenders who it said were found to be…
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UPDATE: Two vehicles, including school bus, hit by projectiles on 101 Friday night
The CHP is investigating two reports of vehicles, including a school bus, being hit by projectiles Friday…
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Sale of $18 million Pebble Beach estate benefits local organizations
An $18 million estate in Pebble Beach sold this month, and the proceeds from the sale will benefit local…
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Deputy injured while responding to domestic violence call in Chualar
A Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy was treated for injuries at a local hospital after responding to a domestic violence…
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Castroville man assaults girlfriend for several days, sentenced to prison
A Castroville man was sentenced to nine years in prison for assaulting his girlfriend over the course of several days in a Salinas…
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Monterey Peninsula parents scrambling to find child care options for holidays
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Families in Monterey are left scrambling for child care during the holidays after a new child care provider at the Presidio…
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Fatal accident east of Highway 183 near Castroville
At least one person is dead after a vehicle rollover accident east of Highway 183 near Castroville, according to the Monterey Area CHP. The CHP said…
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Multiple departments across Monterey County respond to Marina fire
UPDATE: 11/23/5:46 P.M. The Marina Fire Department has confirmed that all three vegetation fires that broke out along the intersection of Blanco and…
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Drivers on edge after three cars hit by projectiles over weekend
As drivers prepare to hit the road, they’re forced to think about the dozens of attacked on Highway 101 and State Route 156 near…
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Local markets take hit during romaine lettuce recall
Over 30 boxes of romaine lettuce are headed for the dumpster after the CDC warned of an Ecoli outbreak found in Salinas romaine lettuce. “It’s…
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CHP: Another vehicle hit by projectile on Highway 101/156
The California Highway Patrol confirms one vehicle was hit by a projectile Saturday afternoon in the area around Highway 101 and 156 near Vierra…
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Pacific Grove High School student hit by car on Sunset Drive
A Pacific Grove High School student was hit by a car Friday morning on Sunset Drive near 19th Street, according to…
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US officials: Don’t eat romaine grown in Salinas, California
U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, as they investigate a food poisoning…
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Zach’s Weekend Picks for Nov. 23 and 24
It is the last weekend before the official start of the holiday season, and if you are planning to stick around…
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Fred Rogers biopic writer talks about growing up in Salinas
One of the most anticipated films of the year hits theaters today, and the creator behind a Fred Rogers biopic is from right here on the Central…
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Officer fires shot at man after Salinas armed robbery, pursuit
A suspect is in custody after a police shooting early Tuesday…
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Monterey secures new childcare provider at Presidio
The City of Monterey announced they have secured a new childcare provider at the Presidio of Monterey Child Development…
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Pacific Grove High School student hit by car on Sunset Avenue
A Pacific Grove High School student was hit by a car Friday morning on Sunset Drive near 19th Street, according to…
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Monterey Regional Airport receives $10 million grant for improvements
The Monterey Regional airport is one of four California airports to receive Airport Improvement Program…
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After armed robbery at Marina house party, police ask for photos, video
Police are looking for three people who they said pulled out a gun and robbed someone at a house party in…
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Man found with stolen vehicle arrested in Salinas on multiple charges
A man was arrested in Salinas on several charges after police said he was found with a stolen…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Changing lanes for Laguna Seca management
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Many call Laguna Seca a jewel of Monterey County, but after 62 years the world-famous track will have someone new…
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Better Ask Barry: Do eviction protections cover everyone?
AB 1482, the law that will protect renters from eviction in 2020, has opened a window for evictions in what remains of…
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Salinas Police: Stabbing victim was “courageous” in final moments
New details are unfolding in the stabbing death of a 26-year-old Salinas woman, including some background info on the suspect and what led up to his…
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Thousands return to Central Coast for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon
The runners took off early Sunday morning for the annual Monterey Bay Half Marathon. The 13-mile run is a Central Coast…
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Stolen car chase through Monterey County ends in Salinas
Law enforcement is looking for the driver who led them on a chase through Monterey County in a stolen…
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Monterey Peninsula residents weigh in on public takeover of Cal Am
Monterey Peninsula residents are fired up about who should control their water after weighing in on a plan to have the public take control of…
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Gang members plead guilty to violent attacks at Monterey County Jail
Two members of the Nuestra Familia prison gang pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges and admitted to involvement in violent attacks on…
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Developer urges Greenfield city staff to process farmworker housing permits
A farm worker housing developer in Greenfield is attempting to get the city council to move his project along on Tuesday after what he says has been…
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Salinas stabbing suspect charged with murder of pregnant woman
Salinas police are investigating a stabbing that happened near Clay Street and Cayuga Street…
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Wellness Centers for mental, emotional resources opened at Salinas schools
Two Salinas schools have opened Wellness Centers that are intended to act as mental and social-emotional resource…
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Leon Panetta and party leaders discuss impeachment inquiry
Much like in Congress, opinions on the impeachment inquiry and hearings are divided along party lines here on the Central Coast. “No one is above…
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Monterey declares “fiscal emergency” to add sales tax hike to March ballot
Monterey City Council is considering an increased sales tax. And, if the council thinks it’s in the city’s best interest, residents will be asked…
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King City school fights flu with “smart thermometer” technology
Gabilan School in King City is ready to tackle flu…
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Police release new video in hopes of catching Salinas murder suspects
Salinas police have released new surveillance footage that they believe could help identify the three suspects in a…
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Marina man pleads guilty to driving while high after crash that killed passenger
A Marina man pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of meth and…
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VP Mike Pence and Second Lady visit Central Coast as public impeachment hearings begin
Today marks the first public impeachment hearing for President Trump in Washington D.C.…
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Three arrested in connection to Salinas shooting, police chase
Salinas police arrested three men suspected of being involved in a shooting on Yreka Drive Tuesday…
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Monterey doctor at center of massive opioid scheme, according to federal authorities
A Monterey County doctor is accused of being at the center of a massive opioid distribution scheme investigated by federal, state and local…
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VP Mike Pence’s visit to Central Coast met with both support and opposition from locals
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, were greeted with loud cheers from the moment they stepped off Air Force…
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After 32 overdose deaths this year, Monterey County initiative hosts town hall
Monterey County has seen 32 overdose deaths this year, three times last year’s numbers, so the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative is holding…
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County in negotiations with new Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca management team
Monterey County officials said they are in negotiations with a new management team interested in taking over Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in…
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One dead after train collides with truck south of Castroville
The Amtrak train involved in the accident is the “Coast Starlight,” which was traveling North on a route that goes from Los Angeles to…
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One person run over by trailer, killed near Greenfield
The CHP confirms that a person died when a trailer rolled onto them at around 9:30 Thursday…
Continue Reading Salinas man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, possession of child porn
A Salinas man who sexually assaulted a woman and had child porn was sentenced to prison…
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Soledad and Greenfield schools get $150,000 pedestrian, bike safety program grant
The Monterey County Health Department is getting a $150,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety as part of a pedestrian and bicycle safety…
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Escaped inmates make first court appearance
Two inmates who escaped the Monterey County Jail appeared together for the first time in court,…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Importance of School Recess
Everyday after lunch, it’s recess time at DeLaveaga Elementary in Santa Cruz. “I like it because it’s sometimes stressful to sit inside and work…
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UPDATE: Nearly 100 stops were made in special traffic enforcement in Marina
The regional traffic enforcement team known as “STOPP” (Strategic Traffic Observation and Prevention Program) says 89 traffic enforcement stops were…
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Monterey County woman celebrates 100th birthday
A Monterey County woman is celebrating a milestone as she turns 100 years…
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