Better Ask Barry: Should power lines be moved underground?
Nearly everyone agrees that power lines are unsightly, and stretching them through tree limbs can be dangerous. Burying them in the ground would seem…
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Caltrans hosting forum to address Highway 1 traffic
As Highway 1 frustration hits its peak, Caltrans is getting an earful from folks complaining about congestion in the Big Sur area. Residents say…
Continue ReadingEight-week-old puppy found abandoned in Chualar
The SPCA for Monterey County is looking for the person who abandoned a puppy in a box in Chualar. The SPCA said Sally was 8 weeks old when she was…
Continue ReadingBetter Ask Barry: New devlopment in desal project
With just over two weeks until a crucial vote by the California Coastal Commission, a newly-released staff report is recommending it rejects Cal…
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3.8 magnitude earthquake felt across Central Coast
The USGS reports that there was a preliminary 3.8 earthquake near Tres Pinos Tuesday morning. It happened around 8:21 a.m. 14km S of Tres Pinos near…
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Power shutoffs underway in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties
PG&E power shutoffs are underway in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties. According to the outage map, the power is out at UC Santa Cruz…
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Power shutoff to impact 850,000 PG&E customers over the weekend
PG&E meteorologists are expecting a historic wind event this weekend, and as a result, about 850,000 customers have been told they may be…
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9,000 in Monterey County could lose power in PG&E shutoff
Pacific Gas and Electric has greatly expanded the number of customers, cities, and communities impacted by this weekend’s “Public Safety…
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Portions of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties losing power for PG&E shutoff
UPDATE 10/25/2019 10 a.m. Portions of three Central Coast counties can expect to lose power this weekend as part of a PG&E Public Safety Power…
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School placed on lockdown after report of man with a gun
Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Greenfield was placed on a lockdown Thursday afternoon after police received a report of a suspicious man with a…
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Better Ask Barry: Why is Salinas installing red light cameras?
Cameras to detect red light violations will be fully operational in about five weeks or so. A KION viewer thinks they’re a bad idea. He sent us…
Continue ReadingFormer Del Rey Oaks city manager found guilty of felony self-dealing
The former city manager of Del Rey Oaks has been found guilty of felony self-dealing. Daniel Dawson was the city manager from 2009 until he resigned…
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Crash halts traffic on Highway 101 in King City
UPDATE 9:00 p.m.: All lanes of northbound Highway 101 in King City are back open after a crash Tuesday night. The California Highway Patrol is still…
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Monterey High football coach suspended after weekend incident
A Monterey High School football coach is on paid administrative leave after an incident over the weekend at a football game against Soledad High…
Continue ReadingKing City Union School District employee accused of inappropriate communications with student
A King City Union School District employee is on administrative leave after allegations of inappropriate communications with a student. According to…
Continue ReadingLocal drug treatment centers see uptick in Fentanyl-related cases
More deaths and overdoses on the Central Coast involving fentanyl-laced fake drugs is prompting the medical community to speak out. “Oxycodone…
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When you can burn those piles of leaves
“Is it already burn season?” The short answer is no, but there can be exceptions, starting with the kind of burn. “Backyard burning…
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Continue ReadingCentral Coast collection sites for 2019 National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
The annual National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and there are several locations where you can drop off…
Continue ReadingCongressman Panetta votes in support of making animal abuse a federal offense
Many animal advocates and pet owners are rejoicing this morning, as Congressman Jimmy Panetta voted in support of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and…
Continue Reading Brush fire breaks out overnight near Highway 101
Fire crews in King City put out a brush fire that broke out overnight Wednesday morning. King City fire says it happened just before 2:00 a.m.…
Continue ReadingFirefighter injured in fire north of Salinas
UPDATE 10/22/2019 8:15 p.m. A firefighter was hurt while on scene at a wildfire north of Salinas, Tuesday, according to Cal Fire. Battalion Chief…
Continue ReadingSettlement for asbestos-related violations to be paid by Holman Building owners, operators
The owners and operators of the Holman Building in Pacific Grove will pay $475,000 for violating asbestos-related laws and regulations during a…
Continue ReadingPolice: Suspect threatened security guard with knife after theft at Monterey store
Police in Monterey are looking for a person who they said threatened a security guard with a knife after a theft. Officers said the theft happened at…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Endowment shows ‘strong support’ for MILPA after controversial video
The California Endowment, which is a philanthropic partner with MILPA, is speaking out in “strong support” after a controversial video…
Continue ReadingFive counterfeit drug overdoses, one death, reported on Monterey Peninsula
Monterey police said they have seen an increasing number of overdoses related to counterfeit drugs suspected of containing Fentanyl on the Monterey…
Continue ReadingSchool shooting threat unfounded, according to Greenfield police
Police said that after an investigation into a report of a potential school shooting threat at Greenfield High School, they found that the threat was…
Continue ReadingPath to bring “Safe Routes to School” to Salinas continues
The belief that there’s a serious traffic safety problem negatively impacting children in Salinas came as a reality check to city leaders. Much…
Continue ReadingAlleged homeless discrimination incident at Salinas restaurant sparks outrage on social media
A Facebook video of a woman recounting an experience of alleged homeless discrimination at a Salinas restaurant is sparking public outrage on social…
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Action Council stands by MILPA following controversial video
MILPA and the Action Council of Monterey County have issued responses to a video circulating showing a MILPA member apparently flashing a gang sign,…
Continue ReadingSeaside S.N.A.A.C.K. van design unveiled
Seaside police unveiled the winning design for its new S.N.A.A.C.K. van Monday. Police offered three options for van designs, and for the last three…
Continue ReadingWoman suspected of shoplifting from Marina Kohl’s wanted by police
Police in Marina are looking for a woman who they said was seen taking clothing items, cosmetics and jewelry without paying for them. The incident…
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K9 Oakley featured on Salinas police patches
The dog you see on a new Salinas police patch is more than just a pretty face, he is also a narcotics K9 with the department. K9 Oakley is the first…
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Salinas man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor sentenced to prison
A Salinas man convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a minor and paying for her silence was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in prison.…
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Man arrested on suspicion of using a crowbar to burglarize home in Marina
A Salinas man is behind bars after Marina police said he used a crowbar to get into a house and burglarize it. Police responded to a report of a…
Continue ReadingBurrowing owl trapped at Val Strough Honda, rescued
A burrowing owl is free again after he was trapped in the service department of Val Strough Honda for two days. The SPCA said that when it was found,…
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Trash fire damages Monterey building
An investigation is underway after a trash fire damaged a building late Sunday night in Monterey. The Monterey Fire Department says they put out a…
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National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off
Sunday kicked off National Teen Driver Safety Week. The Office of Traffic Safety says it’s encouraging parents and guardians to talk to their…
Continue ReadingSalinas stolen car pursuit ends in crash
A high speed chase through Salinas ended with a crash on North Sanborn Road and two arrests, according to the Salinas Police Department. At around 7…
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Salinas police arrest three people found with $39K, drugs, loaded gun
Salinas police arrested three people after officers said they were found with meth, heroin, a loaded gun and $39,000 in cash. Officers with the…
Continue ReadingSalinas firefighters honor Marine veteran at funeral
Salinas firefighters attended the funeral of Marine veteran Angel Cervantes on Friday and honored him with a static flag display. The Salinas City…
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MST warns of people pretending to be employees to gain personal information
Monterey-Salinas Transit issued a warning about a group of people identifying themselves as MST employees and trying to get personal information. MST…
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Plans for Main Street Streetscape Project go to Salinas City Council
Plans and specifications for the Main Street Streetscape Project are being brought before the Salinas City Council for council members to approve and…
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“Live PD” television show to leave Salinas
After one controversial year tagging along with the Salinas Police Department, A&E Network television show “Live PD” is leaving the…
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Magnitude 3.6 earthquake hits Central Coast
A magnitude 3.6 quake struck just south of Hollister, right before 8:00 Thursday morning. Currently it has a recorded depth of 10.1 km. People in…
Continue ReadingCollision reporting center opens in Salinas
The second collision reporting center in the state opened in Salinas on Thursday. The City of Salinas, Salinas police and Accident Support Service…
Continue ReadingContractor guilty in California wildfire death labor case
The owner of a bulldozer that overturned and killed the operator while battling the Soberanes Fire has been found guilty of violating labor laws. A…
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