Gonzales Youth Innovation Center receives $5 million dollars in funding
The long-awaited $5 million dollars arrived Tuesday for the Gonzales Youth Innovation…
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Counties prepare for upcoming rain
Emergency Operation teams across the Central Coast are preparing for rain and the upcoming storm…
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Hollister man arrested for allegedly robbing victim he met through social media
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing another individual he met through social…
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Highway 1 closed near Carmel Valley Road
California Highway Patrol is shutting down Highway 1 until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.…
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CSUMB President to retire after 10 years
CSUMB President Eduardo Ochoa announced he will be retiring at the end of the school…
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Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal announces his retirement
Sheriff Bernal was elected Monterey County Sheriff in 2014.…
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Power outages affect residents in San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
Sunday evening a number of residents were left without power in Monterey and Santa Cruz…
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Monterey County works with local companies to end food insecurity
More than two thousand families across Monterey County received boxes of food at no cost.…
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Salinas Community Science Workshop gives kids hands-on engineering experience
A workshop dedicated to teaching kids in the Alisal area about science and engineering had its grand opening…
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$19 million allocated to Imjin Parkway Improvement Project which includes road widening, roundabout projects
Imjin Parkway in the City of Marina will be getting a new look in the next couple of years as funding for a project along the major commute corridor…
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Are there any Halloween hesitations with COVID cases still looming in the Central Coast?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Halloween canceled? Many feared this would be the case last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead typical…
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Feast of Lanterns apologizes for cultural appropriation
The former Feast of Lanterns queen and board president shared a public apology and concerns about the cultural appropriation of the event.…
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Judge blocks vaccine mandate for California prison guards
A judge has blocked an order that was set to take effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against…
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New Hartnell College Softball Coach carries on family legacy
Hartnell College recruits, Salinas native, Casey Watt as the new Head Softball…
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California adults will be able to enroll parents in their health insurance plan
CALIFORNIA (KION) California has become the first state to allow certain adult children to enroll their parents in its health insurance plan. The…
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California Court invalidates Measure Z
California 6th District Court of Appeals invalidates two parts of Monterey County’s Measure…
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Hartnell College reveals new Soledad Education Center
Hartnell College is opening their new education center next Saturday in Soledad and the community is invited to the family festival with free hot…
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Condor that survived Dolan Fire is back in Big Sur
Iniko is back in the Central Coast after being taken to the Los Angeles Zoo to recover from the Dolan…
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Salinas Police arrest the second suspect involved in killing 18-year-old near W. Lake Street
Salinas Police are near W Lake Street, west of N Main Street, responding to a reported shooting since 1 p.m. on Monday.…
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Del Rey Oaks Police catch person stealing checks from ATM
Police arrested a suspect that has been stealing checks from ATM machines in Wells Fargo and Bank of America in Del Rey Oaks, and possibly other…
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Local Ballet Folklorico group created to help keep kids off the streets
Local Folklorico group, Ballet Folklorico Aguila Real, was created with the intention of keeping children away from gang violence.…
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DA released date on hearing for 16-year-old involved in homicide prior to officer-involved shooting
Monterey County District Attorney’s office said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened near North Main St. and Chaparral…
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Diaper Distribution Days for families with special needs in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Pre-registration is currently closed for Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Special Kids Connect’s Diaper Distribution…
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Seaside Police finds “ghost” gun near King Middle School
Seaside Police K9 Officer Dillon detained three underaged suspects and found one of them carrying a loaded “Ghost” gun on…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea appoints new temporary Police Chief
Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council appointed Brian Uhler as the Interim Police Chief.…
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One victim dead, another recovering from a double shooting in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Soledad Police is investigating a double shooting that happened Sunday night, leaving one victim dead and another recovering…
Continue Reading Salinas Police arrest attempted robbery suspect
Salinas Police arrested a 24-year-old suspect that tried to steal from a 31-year-old woman and her 5-year-old son near 1900 Davis Road over the…
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Power shuts off in parts of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara County
Planned shutoffs started Monday morning at 7 a.m. and are expected to last to Tuesday until 10 p.m. However, due to wind advisories, more areas might…
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Whether it’s a planned power shutoff or an unforeseen outage, depending on your power company, you can find out what it is.…
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Monterey County works with electric company to minimize wildfire
To minimizing wildfire risks, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is shutting off power for up to 25,000 customers in 20 counties, including Monterey…
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Sanks Brothers sentenced up to 26 years in prison for 2016 Salinas Chinatown homicide
Two brothers believed to have been responsible for the death of 23-year-old Kareem Jamal King pleaded guilty to the crime in a Monterey County court…
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October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month as traffic death toll rises
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — As the seasons change and days get darker sooner, experts are reminding people to be safe when walking in or around buy…
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One person killed in Carmel Valley rollover crash
Traffic is backed up at Carmel Valley and Schulte Road in Carmel Valley after a deadly three-vehicle crash in the…
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Jonathan Maciel’s family mourns the loss of their 19-year-old son
Hollister mourned the death of young Jonathan Maciel, who was the victim of homicide, in an event prior to the officer-involved shooting of a Salinas…
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Man accused of setting fire at his own home, displacing four people
A Monterey man has been arrested after setting fire to the duplex he was living in, leaving four people…
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Federal leaders and UFW reveal a new farmworker assistance program
Several federal and local leaders will be in Salinas and Royal Oaks on Thursday to address the new pandemic assistance program for agricultural…
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Former COVID-19 patient paints gifts for nurses
An 80-year-old Native American Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital patient survives COVID-19 and returned with a gift to thank the staff that helped…
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Special Report: Staffing shortages affect Monterey County schools
Local schools are seeing a shortage of classified staff to keep schools running. Districts in Monterey County are actively recruiting food service…
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Hartnell College Theatre Department presents the final run of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ over the weekend
The Harnell College’s Western Site Theatre is showcasing the show for the last time this weekend. Get a sneak peek at how the theatre department put…
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Pacific Grove Police looking for man accused of stealing checks from banks
The Pacific Grove Police Department confirms they’re investigating reports of deposited checks being stolen from multiple banks in the…
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Second round of Golden State Stimulus checks to go out this week
Two-third of Californias are eligible for the Golden State Stimulus checks that are supposed to be rolling out into your bank accounts this…
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Duplex fire in Monterey leaves four people displaced
Two duplexes were on fire Wednesday night at the intersection of Hoffman Avenue and Belden Street in…
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Monterey County Sheriff train new horses in SoCal
The Sheriff Department shared a recap of their time at the Advance Mounted Patrol School in Norco where deputies from the Mounted Unit worked on…
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Salinas PD reports multiple pedestrians were run over
Salinas Police Department responded to several pedestrian-involved collisions last…
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Monterey County workers rally against staff shortage
Essential county workers rally, demanding the Monterey County invest in public health and community services and end county worker…
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Monterey County Sheriff arrest suspect who after high-speed chase in Castroville
Monterey County Sheriff arrest a suspect in Castroville after stealing a car from a victim in…
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Fox sneaks into Carmel Valley home
According to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the fox snuck its way into the house through the doggie door and then was too afraid to leave the…
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Gonzales reports highest sugary drink and obesity levels
The City of Gonzales was reported as having the highest sugary drink consumption levels and obesity levels in Monterey County and the…
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Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds
New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…
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Steinbeck Rotary Club looking for bartenders for the Sea Otter Classic
The Steinbeck Rotary Club is looking for volunteer bartenders for the Sea Otter…
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