UC Santa Cruz receives reports of racist disruptions to classes
School officials at UC Santa Cruz are condemning online prejudice after they said they received multiple reports of “racist and offensive”…
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Trump defends his administration, says it was prepared for pandemics
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203959357 When asked by CNN’s Jim Acosta about the level of preparedness for a…
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Importance of keeping your routine during isolation
The shelter in place order has everyone stuck at home feeling anxious, stressed or even…
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CDPH recommends using cloth face coverings to protect against coronavirus
The California Department of Public Health released new guidance on the use of cloth face coverings to protect against…
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Teachers organize parade to continue to connect with students
Teachers and their students were reunited at last, Friday. After weeks of uncertainty and days of staying indoors, kids are reminded that their…
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Governor Newsom announces newly converted motel, Project Roomkey to protect homeless
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203951597 Governor Gavin Newsom gave an update Friday…
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Man suspected of burglarizing Watsonville company making hand sanitizer arrested
A man suspected of burglarizing a Watsonville company that has been producing hand sanitizer during the coronavirus…
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Expectant mothers concerned about coronavirus in days before delivery
Soon-to-be mothers throughout Monterey County are growing more worried as their due dates approach amid the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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San Benito County agencies enforcing halt to most construction projects during Shelter in Place
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) San Benito County announced that several agencies will be working together to enforce a halt to most construction…
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Create a “germ zone” in your home
First things first, pick an entrance where everyone in your household is going to use and stick with it.…
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Condado de Monterey considera el recinto ferial como posible sitio de cuarentena para personas sin hogar
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif (KMUV) Los oficiales del Condado de Monterey están trabajando en como pueden para ayudar a las personas sin hogar durante…
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‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, ”…
Continue ReadingDry weather for Friday, rain on the way
We will enjoy one more day of dry conditions on Friday before a return to wet weather this weekend. The first of back-to-back storm systems arrives…
Continue Reading Monterey County eyes fairgrounds as potential homeless quarantine site
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County leaders are working overtime to try and figure out just how to handle the homeless population during the…
Continue Reading California small businesses get boost from state and federal government
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan for more assistance to the state’s small businesses.…
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Santa Cruz Co. parks remain open for recreational use
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Parks in Santa Cruz County will remain open during the Shelter-in-Place orders. People visiting the parks for recreational…
Continue Reading Salinas libraries working on 3D printed masks for first responders
Monterey Country Libraries are using two 3D printing machines to print plastic versions of the N-95 masks for first…
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Monterey County CPS worried about a dip in calls for suspected child abuse
Monterey County, Calif. (KION) Monterey County Family and Children Services report a slight decrease in referred child abuse calls during the…
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Santa Cruz engineers start fundraiser to provide face shields for health care workers
Brian Peterson started a fundraiser on GoFundMe early this week, and as of Thursday evening it has raised more than $7,000.…
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Burglary at Scotts Valley liquor store caught on camera
Leo’s Scotts Valley Liquor Store was burglarized overnight, and police are asking community members to come forward with any…
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California Health Corps gives hope to international medicine degree holders
Salinas, CA (KION) – It’s been just a few days since the announcement of the California Health Corps. Governor Gavin Newsome tweeting today that over…
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Condado de Monterey crea un aviso adicional para proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas durante pandemia de COVID-19
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Airam Perez, residente de Salinas tiene varias preocupaciones por los trabajadores agrícolas a…
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Two people cited in Santa Cruz for reportedly driving on beach, not sheltering in place
Santa Cruz police cited two people for reportedly driving on a beach and not sheltering in…
Continue ReadingDry Until The Weekend
One more day of dry weather as high pressure to our south remains in control. Despite the mostly sunny skies, it will be a bit cooler with continued…
Continue ReadingMemo: Some in US may not get stimulus checks until August
The federal government expects to begin making payments to millions of Americans under the new stimulus law in…
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Oficiales del Condado de Santa Cruz entregan víveres a una persona de la tercera edad
Una visita en el Condado de Santa Cruz se convirtió en una oportunidad para ayudar a una persona de la tercera edad de la…
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Trump announces new guidelines for nursing homes
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203913631 President Trump announced a new set of guidelines for nursing homes to…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County deputies bring groceries to elderly man
A welfare check in Santa Cruz County turned into an opportunity for deputies to help an elderly community…
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Schools adjust to distance learning and aim to provide WiFi for all
Around 3,700 laptops are being given to Greenfield students, this week. Greenfield Union School District is providing one for every child in 1st…
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Confirmed virus cases worldwide top 1 million
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide passed the 1 million threshold Thursday as the pandemic swept across the…
Continue Reading Vacation rentals not allowed to operate under new Santa Cruz County Shelter in Place
Under Santa Cruz County’s revised Shelter in Place order, vacation rentals are not allowed to operate, and the county is asking the community to…
Continue Reading Governor Newsom announces new resources to help small businesses, workers affected by pandemic
(KION) Governor Newsom announced new resources to help small businesses and people who are out of work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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COVID-19 peak could be July if social distancing is followed
There are 57 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County as of April 2, according to the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency. One person…
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Monterey County library staff using 3-D printers to make masks
The Monterey County Free Libraries buildings are closed while the Shelter in Place order is in effect, and while it is…
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California grocery stores offering dedicated shopping hours for first responders
Save Mart Companies announce that all Save Mart, Food Maxx and Lucky stores will begin offering dedicated times for first responders to shop in…
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Salinas increasing shelter space, services for homeless during pandemic
The City of Salinas is working to help the city’s homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic, and some of the ways it is doing…
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Teens arrested in connection to suspected gang-related shooting, resident hit by bullet in home
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) One adult and four teens were arrested after a shooting that the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office believes is…
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Keep A Coronavirus Journal
Maintaining a journal of your experiences during coronavirus pandemic can go a long way to keeping the facts straight in the years and decades to…
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Fun and Easy Recipes for a Day at Home
If you’re stuck at home and your take-out options are limited, here are some fun, easy recipes you can make alone or with the whole…
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Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling for many Americans, especially during a crisis. Every headline can add pressure, worry, and uncertainty. And during…
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Hasbro launches website to keep families busy
Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website, BringHomeTheFun.com.…
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Planting a Victory Garden
Victory Gardens have a long and loving tradition throughout history.…
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Free Streaming Options for Families
Why not take advantage of entertainment in the digital age and enjoy everything from Sports to…
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Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Talking about Coronavirus and the effects on our daily lives can be stressful or scary for anyone – but especially for…
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Shopping in Place: Options for Grocery Pickup and Delivery
We’ve tracked down the best online resources for shopping while…
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5 Myths (And 5 Facts) About COVID-19
There are lots of rumors and myths surrounding talk about the coronavirus. Let’s clear the clutter by dispelling some myths and focus on facts to…
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Top FREE resources for those new to remote working
The myth of office productivity has been proven false in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in the United…
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Witness helps Marina Police catch suspects in attempted vehicle theft
Two people were arrested on suspicion of trying to steal a vehicle after a community member reported it and gave information leading to the…
Continue ReadingDry and mild weather continues Thursday
Dry weather conditions will continue on Thursday and Friday, with highs cooling slightly. The first in a series of storm systems arrives on Saturday,…
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