Mass vaccination clinic held for farmworkers at Salinas Sports Complex
A mass vaccination site is being held Saturday for farmworkers at the Rodeo…
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Easter Bunny visiting Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Old Fisherman’s Wharf is all decked out for family fun this Easter weekend, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny from 12-6 p.m. Sunday.…
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65+ vaccine clinic set for Wednesday at Monterey Conference Center
The Monterey Fire Department will host a vaccine clinic for residents aged 65 and older on April 7 at the Monterey Conference…
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Forward progress stopped on Boulder Creek vegetation fire
Fire crews are battling a two-acre vegetation fire near Deer Creek Road in Boulder Creek, according to the Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire…
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California to allow indoor gatherings as virus cases plummet
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Indoor concerts, theater performances and receptions are making a come back in California now that the state has released new…
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25 people displaced after fire damages Harvest Street apartment complex
An overnight fire at an apartment complex on Harvest Street has left 25 people displaced and multiple people…
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Small fire breaks out in Chinatown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Officers with the Salinas Police Department tell KION that a small fire broke out in Chinatown tonight. First responders say…
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San Juan-Hollister Road closed Friday morning due to fire beneath bridge
Hollister police said San Juan-Hollister Road was shut down early Friday morning due to a fire under the…
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California expands property tax benefits for seniors, wildfire victims
State officials announced that seniors, severely disabled residents and victims of wildfires or other natural disasters have expanded property tax…
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Students and staff prepare for 2021 graduation season
New CDPH guidelines state that ceremonies for 2021 graduations can allow in-person attendees with limited…
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Gray wolf from Oregon enters Monterey County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife shared an update on a gray wolf traveling through California,…
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Former North Salinas High coach sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges
A former North Salinas High School coach and advisor has been sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges stemming from incidents in…
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Traveling guidance updated as more people get vaccinated
Guidance for travelers is being eased in the midst of spring break and Easter as more people get vaccinated.…
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Investigation underway after noose found on balcony at University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco said it is conducting an investigation after a noose was found hanging from one of its housing…
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Fremont hotel evacuated due to suspicious bag
Fremont police said a Hyatt hotel was evacuated after a report of a suspicious bag, and a suspect has been…
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Audit: Contact tracing in California failed to meet goals
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army” of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Investigators search for suspects accused of stealing mountain bikes in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for two people suspected of stealing mountain bikes from a…
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Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated?
Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m…
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Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued…
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Hundreds flock to Santa Cruz Boardwalk as rides reopen
Hundreds of people and children lined up as early as 10 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as…
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Two arrested for Watsonville shooting that left teen in critical condition
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a Watsonville shooting that left a teen in critical…
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Federal judge okays homeless camp to be relocated to Benchlands area
A federal judge has allowed the City of Santa Cruz to begin removing the homeless staying at an encampment at a portion San Lorenzo Park and start…
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San Benito High allows some seniors reduction in graduation credit requirements
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION) The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many students hard emotionally, socially and academically, as more and more high school…
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Seaside Police participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Seaside Police Department announced that they will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The…
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Parks will stay open for Easter weekend
Several Central Coast parks will remain open for the Easter…
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Vaccine eligibility continues to expand for many Californians and Central Coast residents
Starting Thursday, millions of Californians are becoming eligible for the coronavirus…
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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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California lifts recommendation for residents to stay within 120 miles of home
The California Department of Public Health has updated its travel advisory, and has removed one of the…
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Police: Gunman knew victims in California building attack
Southern California police said Thursday the gunman who killed four people and wounded a fifth at an office complex…
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California governor gets J&J vaccine as eligibility expands
California Gov. Gavin Newsom received his “one and done” Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine Thursday, as people 50…
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CDC reports salmonella outbreak linked to birds in several states, including California
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there is a salmonella outbreak linked to wild songbirds in several states,…
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Man killed in Rainier Drive shooting identified
Salinas police have identified the man who died in a shooting Saturday…
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Watsonville Police Chief announces retirement
After more than 30 years in law enforcement, Watsonville Police Chief David Honda announced that he is…
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Police report a string of burglaries in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina Police Department is reporting a string of burglaries happening in the Sea Haven residential area. They say the…
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More than two dozen catalytic converter thefts reported in Monterey since July
Monterey police say they have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles…
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Apple constructing large battery project in Parkfield
Apple announced that it is building one of the largest battery projects in the U.S., and Monterey County Supervisor Chris…
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Salinas honors Cesar Chavez’s legacy
On what would have been the 94th birthday of American Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez, local advocates and community members…
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Biden Administration asks for volunteers to help place migrant children
As the number of migrant children in the U.S. surges, a plea for volunteers is…
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Santa Cruz County moves to orange tier
More industries can reopen now that Santa Cruz County is officially in the orange tier.…
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Police: Racist graffiti in Santa Cruz investigated as hate crime
Santa Cruz police say graffiti was found on a local sidewalk containing racial slurs, and it is being investigated as a hate…
Continue Reading Gray wolf tracked to San Benito County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has been using GPS to track a gray wolf known as OR-93, and the agency…
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MPUSD to hold graduation at Laguna Seca raceway for second year in a row
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District announced that for the second year in a row, it will be…
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Assault suspect arrested following lockdown in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are asking the community to avoid the area where they are searching for a felony…
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Forward progress stopped for fire burning in Boulder Creek area
Cal Fire CZU said its firefighters are at the scene of a vegetation fire in the Boulder Creek…
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Orphaned bobcat cubs released back into wild at Jacks Peak Park
Two orphaned bobcat siblings are back in the wild in Monterey…
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch fails quality check
Johnson & Johnson says a batch of its COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used.…
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Monterey County: Applications opening soon for FEMA funeral expense relief
Monterey County residents will soon be able to apply for funding to help with funeral expenses through FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance…
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Inmate who murdered double homicide witness in Seaside in 1989 granted parole
After spending 30 years in prison for the 1989 murder of 23-year-old Sonjii Yvette Johnson, Bradley Phillip Hardison has been granted…
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly…
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Suspect identified using mask found guilty of raping child in King City
A King City man accused of violently raping a 10-year-old girl during a burglary has been found guilty by a jury, and police used…
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