Berkeley Study: Salinas ranks high on the list of segregated metropolitan regions
A UC Berkeley study investigating the persistence of residential racial segregation in the U.S. found the City of Salinas ranks 20 in most to least…
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As scams increase nationwide, the BBB has advice to avoid becoming a victim
The Better Business Bureau reports that online scams are on the rise nationwide, but this time, certain age groups are falling victim to…
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Local golf courses are on par with water conservation efforts
With acres worth of greens to water, one may wonder how golf courses manage to stay green without making a divot in water supply.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Local experts weigh in on what Critical Race Theory is — and isn’t
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) In a KION Targeted Special Report, we explore a hot button uses that involves race, education and the future of what it…
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How to prepare your home for fire season
For more than two decades, the Monterey County Regional Fire District has had its Wildland Inspection Program to make sure residents are prepared and…
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Special Report: Law enforcement shares concerns about funding cuts while groups call for focus on prevention
Spending for law enforcement has undergone cuts and is not what it used to…
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Career and technical programs are breaking barriers in rural areas of Monterey County
One-way students in rural areas they’re getting ahead of their peers is by taking Career and Technical Education, or CTE courses in high school.…
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Dangers of leaving a child in a car during excessively hot days
This coming Monday is the official start of summer, and the temperatures across the state are well above normal, with daytime highs reaching the…
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Non-profit finds solutions to Monterey County’s water quality problems
We spoke to residents in the area that at one point had almost 500 milligrams above the legal standard in California of nitrate per liter of water.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rodeo and Airshow return to Salinas after pandemic postponement. What you need to know
We’re coming out of a year spent inside, away from friends, family and celebrations.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Should California Democrats run a recall candidate? Too many GOP candidates?
The recall attempt to oust California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be heading for your ballot this Fall.…
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Military couple build a coffee brand from Monterey in honor of veterans and first responders
They say coffee is their “lifeblood” when they’re working day-in and day-out at three in the morning. And a big part of Coalition Coffee Co.’s…
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Educators seek better support for children with special needs
When it comes to identifying a child with special needs, elementary school teachers are normally one of the first to do so. Educators are concerned…
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Capitola’s tourism-reliant economy is on the path to recovery
Capitola’s tourism has been impacted heavily due to the pandemic but the beach town is expected to head towards recovery in the upcoming…
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Local wineries recover from wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic
This past year, the wine industry took a major hit, but along River Road, the COVID-19 pandemic was not the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: State bill could help fund more trees in underserved communities
A new state senate bill aims to bring more trees to those lower-income communities in California that cannot afford…
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Possible sighting gives renewed hope to family searching for missing UC Santa Cruz student
It has been four months since UC Santa Cruz engineering student Dane Elkins, 22, went missing, but a potential sighting is giving his family and…
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Kindergarten teacher raises funds to surprise students
A Salinas elementary school teacher has launched an effort to surprise her class for El DÃa Del…
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Oregon couple tells the forgotten stories of veterans
A couple from Oregon has made it their mission to tell the stories of veterans around the country.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Silver fillings and dental insurance
If you have ever had a cavity in your tooth, you probably went to your dentist to get it…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Inside a San Benito County vaccine investigation
From late January to early March, San Benito County’s largest COVID-19 vaccine provider was on the outside looking in. The County’s Health and Human…
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Foster care workers seek mentors for foster kids
Hundreds of children across the central coast are currently waiting for a home to call their own, even if…
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Non-profits lose out on extra dollars as big events on Central Coast continue to be postponed due to pandemic
As high-profile events continue to be postponed or modified due to the pandemic on the Central Coast, local non-profits are losing out on a portion…
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Student athletes struggle to be recognized by recruiters during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made it challenging for high school student athletes. With limited competitions and restricted travel for…
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One year later: A look back at how the coronavirus pandemic changed the Central Coast
January 20, 2021 marks one year since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in the US and just a week later, the first confirmed case in…
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Pebble Beach Pro-Am goes on with pandemic changes, no spectators
The first round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament kicks off Thursday on the peninsula, but tee time will look a bit different on the links…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium works to stay afloat while continuing to give back to community
The Monterey Bay Aquarium once accommodated thousands of patrons every day, but due to…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Salinas police balance blight and COVID-19 needs with homeless
COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us this year, but what about those who have little means of protecting…
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LULAC members claim investigation into alleged sexual assault case involving students was mishandled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A decades old civil rights organization advocating for Latino Americans is now facing controversy over what reportedly…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Police and mental health response
Police are tasked with responding to all public safety calls, which includes mental and behavioral health response on a regular basis.…
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Santa Cruz County residents warned to be prepared for debris flow heading into winter
Heading into the winter months, it is not uncommon to see some heavy rain, but in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it…
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What Monterey County’s burn scars mean for winter
This year, Monterey County suffered from devastating fires, but it’s the aftermath of those fires that has experts concerned. Mudslides, debris…
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Californians to vote on affirmative action with Prop 16
Back in 1996, Californians approved Prop 209. It mandated that universities and government groups not consider applicants based on race, gender and…
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Former Raiderette discovers long-lost sister after 45 years through online DNA test
For most of her life, Hollister resident and former Raiderette, Susie Sanchez only knew she had two siblings. Then after more than 40 years, she made…
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Bay Area nonprofit runs affordable housing pilot program in Monterey County
A matching service that connects renters and tenants is offering what it calls a solution to a lack of affordable…
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Ocean Acidification and the affects on the Central Coast
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) There are growing concerns about changes in our ocean water due to higher acidification levels… and a lower pH. “So…
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Surfer finds friendship in unlikely place
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Surfing brings thousands to the Central Coast every year, but for one Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy, it brought an…
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Soledad inmates at CTF training service dogs to change lives
This holiday, local inmates are giving thanks for a gift that comes on four legs. We spent a day at the Correctional Training facility in Soledad…
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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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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…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: 50 years of famous residents and notable visitors to the Central Coast
Scenic Skies have brought 50 years of stars to the Central Coast. Most recently, cameras capturing Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman on the…
Continue ReadingCracking down on underage vaping in Monterey County
As health concerns over the vaping epidemic continue to grow, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and Central Coast schools are trying to…
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30 Years Later: A look back at the Loma Prieta Earthquake and the recovery that followed
Everyone has a story about where they were and what they were doing when the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta Earthquake hit. It left behind a path of…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Central Coast and the shocking cost of insulin
A few months ago, Salinas resident Delia Santos was faced with a brutal choice – pay her rent or buy life-saving insulin. “I used money…
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