Three ag companies agree to pay $110,000 for pesticide-related violations
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office that three agricultural companies will pay a total of $110,000 in civil penalties and…
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Big Sur Marathon expected to return to Central Coast in 2022
Organizers of the Big Sur International Marathon said the event is expected to return to the Central Coast in 2022 after two years of…
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Multiple Hollister firefighters test positive for COVID-19
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez says 8 Hollister firefighters have tested positive for…
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Residents receive voting ballots in the mail as early voting begins
Residents across California and the Central Coast received their mail-in ballots for the recall election of Governor Gavin…
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California Attorney General announces review of shooting death of Oscar Grant
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state Department of Justice will conduct an independent review of a BART officer’s role in…
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Charges dismissed against Greenfield officer accused of domestic violence
The Greenfield Police Department said one of its officers has been…
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Doug Ose drops out of California recall race
Doug Ose, one of more than 40 candidates running for governor in the recall election, announced that he is dropping out of the race…
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More than 10,000 firefighters fight California wildfires burning around the state
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire issued updated numbers as crews continue to battle 11 active large wildfires around the state, and the agency says…
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Residents reflect on one year anniversary of Central Coast wildfires
It has been one year since the River and CZU Lightning Complex fires started during a dry lightning storm, and residents living in the area where the…
Continue ReadingPG&E warns of potential power shutoffs affecting thousands of Californians; Central Coast not affected
Approximately 39,000 customers are facing a potential power shutoff because of forecasted high winds. The Central Coast is not impacted.…
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Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of…
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BBB warns of student loan scams targeting recent graduates
As college graduates begin their first post-undergrad jobs, many of them will also need to start paying back their student…
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Marina woman dies in crash on Blanco Road
The California Highway Patrol said a Marina woman was killed in a crash on Blanco Road Monday…
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70th annual Concours d’Elegance shines in Pebble Beach
After a week of events showcasing classic and luxury cars, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is finally…
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Local teen raises money to attend a prestigious dance academy
A local teen is fundraising to attend the Kirov Ballet Academy in Washington D.C.…
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Shooting in North Salinas leaves one person dead
year-old man is dead after being shot multiple times in north Salinas late Friday…
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Four people displaced after house fire on Pearl Street
Four people are displaced from their home following a house fire on Pearl Street early Friday morning, according to the Santa Cruz Fire…
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Schools, organizations to receive restitution after Central Coast nonprofit director convicted of embezzlement
Several local schools and non-profit organizations will receive restitution after a Central Coast nonprofit director was convicted of embezzlement…
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Del Rey Oaks police investigate suspected hate crime incident at 7-Eleven
The Del Rey Oaks Police Department said it is investigating what appears to be a “racially motivated assault” and released surveillance video of the…
Continue ReadingLocal school districts see COVID-19 exposures a week into in-person classes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In Monterey County, 18 out of the 24 school districts there have been re-opened for in-person learning. Each school district…
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Hotels fill up as car enthusiasts flock to Central Coast for Car Week
Car Week and Concours d’Elegance are back after a year hiatus, and car enthusiasts are flocking to the Central Coast to check out the…
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Diocese of Monterey will not offer vaccine exemptions
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Monterey says the diocese will not be offering exemptions for those who do not want to get a COVID-19…
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San Benito County Supervisors approve $200 vaccine incentive
The San Benito County Supervisors have approved a $200 vaccine incentive for those who get a COVID-19 vaccine in the county, according to Supervisor…
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Multiple pet pigeons abandoned on side of road in Soledad
SPCA Monterey County said it is caring for nine living fantail pigeons found abandoned along Highway 156 in Soledad, and now officers are looking for…
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Monterey Bay FC to hold open player tryouts for 2022 season
Monterey FC announced that it is holding open player tryouts for its 2022 Inaugural…
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CDC vaccine advisers recommend additional Covid-19 vaccine dose for certain immunocompromised people
(CNN) — Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Friday to recommend an extra dose of Covid-19 vaccine…
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Water Department considers overuse penalties as drought conditions worsen statewide
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Water Department is closely monitoring water supplies and water use in Santa Cruz amid the worsening drought…
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Proposed ‘Casa Boronda’ project to be determined at a later date
Monterey, Calif. (KION) A proposed events venue, Casa Boronda, in Monterey has been tabled for a later date. The City of Monterey’s Planning Office…
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Restaurant at historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur burns down
Big Sur Fire crews confirm the restaurant at the historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur has burned…
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Olympian Monica Abbott discusses future at USA softball during Salinas visit
North Salinas High School alum and USA softball Olympian Monica Abbott took some time to chat with Telemundo 23’s Manuela Baez Thursday about her…
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Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems
WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better…
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Several clergy members with Central Coast ties included on list of those with credible accusation of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Fresno has released a list of priests, deacons and other religious leaders credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors while in the…
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Health Officials: Santa Cruz County healthcare system nears capacity
Santa Cruz County health leaders held a news conference Thursday to address the state of COVID-19 locally, and they say the local healthcare system…
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Monterey police increase patrol staffing for Car Week enforcement
Car Week is underway in Monterey, and the Police Department said it has increased patrol staffing for traffic…
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CBSLA: Britney Spears’s father agrees to step down as conservator of her estate
Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, has agreed to step down as the conservator of her estate, according to the CBS affiliate in Los…
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Man arrested on multiple charges after incident at Marina home
The bomb squad is responding to an unknown incident in Marina Wednesday evening, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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San Francisco mandates proof of vaccination when indoors
San Francisco will require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for a number of indoor activities such as visiting restaurants, bars and gyms.…
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Santa Cruz goes back to school as California announces new vaccine mandate for teachers
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for students across Santa Cruz, and now California Governor Gavin Newsom is saying that teachers…
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Families are worried about COVID-19 as children return to school
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) As children are returning back to school, many parents are worried about the risk of their children getting sick.…
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Monterey County Democrats form coalition with labor unions against Newsom recall
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The fight for the governor’s seat in California is heating up with five weeks to go until the election…
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State leaders provide update on Dixie Fire in Northern California
Leaders from around California are providing an update on efforts to contain the Dixie Fire and help communities…
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FDA expected to authorize Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for immunocompromised people within the next 48 hours
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce within the next 48 hours that it is authorizing Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for…
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Highway 101 reopens at Crazy Horse after horse trailer tips over
Southbound lanes of Highway 101 closed Wednesday afternoon when a horse trailer tipped over, according to a spokesperson for the California Highway…
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Flores defense team files motion to disqualify prosecutor over tie color
Paul Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, who disappeared 25 years ago after an off campus…
Continue ReadingFlores defense team files motion to disqualify prosecutor over tie color
Paul Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, who disappeared 25 years ago after an off campus…
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Four pet supply retailers settle with California prosecutors over misleading environmental claims
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that the office and 22 other District Attorney’s Offices around the state resolved four…
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Governor Newsom announces COVID-19 vaccine verification, weekly testing requirement for school staff
Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a new requirement in the fight against COVID-19 which requires school staff statewide to submit to vaccine…
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Man arrested for attempted murder in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Hollister Police have arrested a 19-year-old for allegedly trying to murder a 21-year-old Hollister man.…
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Coronavirus cases are rising in children
According to experts, coronavirus cases are rising in children, up to 15% of all cases in the U.S.…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital re-implements protective measures amid rising COVID-19 cases
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Health officials at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital say they will be re-implementing protective measures to help combat the…
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