Monterey County gets 750,000 masks for agriculture workers from state
Agriculture workers around Monterey County will be getting procedure masks that the county received from the…
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Condado de Monterey recibe 750 mil cubrebocas para repartir a trabajadores agrícolas
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Oficiales del Condado de Monterey informaron que recibieron un total de 750,000 mascarillas por parte del estado…
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Watsonville man arrested for allegedly sharing video of young girl being sexually assaulted
A Watsonville man is behind bars facing possession and distribution of child pornography…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announces start of Stage 2 of reopening
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly preparing to loosen the state’s stay-at-home order to allow some businesses to…
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Salinas DMV office set to reopen Friday
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that 25 field office will reopen Friday, and Salinas is on the…
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San Benito County hosting no-cost COVID-19 testing
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would add more than 80 new COVID-19 testing sites around the…
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Santa Cruz COVID-19 peak projected in August, with possible new wave in the fall
Health officials in Santa Cruz County are providing an update on the county’s response to the…
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Hearts to be drawn over Central Coast skies to show thanks for essential employees
WATSONVILLE, Calid. (KION)- Residents in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties should keep their eyes peeled this Saturday, to witness an aerial tribute…
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Salinas faces financial impacts amidst COVID-19 pandemic
City officials announced a plan to address financial impacts in the community caused by the ongoing pandemic at a press conference…
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Heating Up
The ridge of high pressure that has been sitting to our south and directing out weather for the past several days will bulge north today into Friday.…
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California to get $247M refund as masks face delivery delay
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California will get a $247 million refund because of delayed delivery of protective masks it ordered under a deal with a…
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Childcare facilities ready for parents to head back to work
Under Monterey County’s shelter-in-place order, childcare facilities are open, but not just for frontline workers.…
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Policía de Salinas investiga un tiroteo ocurrido en la avenida Carribbean
SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) La policía de Salina está investigando un tiroteo que ocurrió en Carribean Avenue el miércoles por la tarde. Autoridades…
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Abren nuevos sitios de pruebas de Covid-19 en Salinas y Greenfield
SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) Dos nuevos sitios de pruebas de covid-19 han comenzado sus operaciones en dos ciudades del condado de Monterey. Los…
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California court denies bid to block payments to immigrants
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a bid to block the state’s first-in-the-nation plan to give money to…
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Arrest made in connection to Caribbean Avenue attempted murder
Salinas police are investigating a shooting that happened on Caribbean Avenue Wednesday…
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Two arrested for allegedly stealing from Watsonville business
Watsonville police said two people are facing several charges for reportedly stealing from a…
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40 percent of positive COVID-19 cases in Monterey County are agricultural workers
The agriculture industry in Monterey County is getting hit hard by COVID-19. 40 percent of positive cases are agriculture workers, according to data…
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Heating Up
The ridge of high pressure that has been sitting to our south and directing out weather for the past several days will bulge north Thursday into…
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Castroville man sentenced to prison for DUI crash that injured several people
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said Castroville resident Miguel Angel Diaz will spend four years…
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Pandemic EBT for eligible California families
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will soon be available for eligible California families with students eligible for free school meals to receive money…
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Gov. Newsom announces workers’ compensation for those who contract COVID-19 at work
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk cancels free Friday night concerts this summer
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that it is canceling its free Friday night concerts this…
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Santa Cruz County to allow some retailers to reopen as state launches stage 2 of reopening
Santa Cruz County said Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel will update the county’s Shelter in Place order as Gov.…
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Muere trabajador agrícola tras ser impactado por camioneta en Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN: La Patrulla de Caminos de California confirmó la muerte de un hombre luego de ser impactado por una camioneta…
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Salinas ag worker hit and killed Wednesday morning
A Salinas resident was hit and killed in a crash Wednesday morning near Espinoza and Christensen…
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A weak weather system passing by to our north is the only thing between us and a big, hot ridge of high pressure. As the system moves on Thursday,…
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Sheriff’s Office asking for help identifying ‘Baby Marina’ found dead at waste management facility
Monterey County Sheriff’s press conference set to discuss case of dead baby found at waste…
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Studio owner makes his case for reopening small gyms on the Central Coast
The owner of a Central Coast fitness studio said that he should be able to open his facility because its small class size allows for social…
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Curtains on machinery added to separate farm workers during COVID-19
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it is clear that our agricultural workers are among those at a higher risk of…
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Cinco de Mayo “Census parade” through Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Whether it is a birthday or student and teacher appreciation event, car parades have become the popular way to celebrate…
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Residents say restroom closures have led to frequent public urination
Heading the coast to catch some waves or hit the bike trail sounds like a great way to spend the day, until you see that nearby public restrooms are…
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Police: Thermal imaging camera stolen from King City Fire Department
King City police said a burglary was reported at the King City Fire Department…
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Monterey County parks reopening for trail use, walking, hiking
Monterey County-owned parks have been closed, but they are reopening for limited…
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Empresa agrícola modifica maquinaria para proteger a trabajadores agrícolas y cumplir con las pautas de distanciamiento social
SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) La compañía Fresh Harvest dijo que reconoce que en varias ocasiones se requiere que sus trabajadores trabajen pegados el uno…
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Central Coast assemblymember requests temporary housing funding for sick, at-risk farm workers
Assemblymember Robert Rivas announced that he has submitted a $25 million budget request to fund temporary housing for sick or…
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Santa Cruz County dentists told to only provide urgent, emergent services for now
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said dentists should only perform urgent and emergency dental services until more guidelines are…
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City holding diaper distribution for Gonzales residents only
The City of Gonzales is hosting a diaper distribution event, and it is only open to the city’s…
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Court upholds California ban on church services in pandemic
A federal judge says California Gov. Gavin Newsom had the right to ban church assemblies to prevent the spread of the…
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A Monterey County hotel is housing the most vulnerable homeless
The homeless are possibly the most vulnerable group of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many in Monterey County live in tents grouped closely…
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program grants available to agencies providing services in Monterey County
United Way Monterey County said its Emergency Food and Shelter Program has received additional funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic…
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Policía de Carmel busca a sospechoso de abuso sexual de mujer de 61 años
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KMUV) La policía de Carmel está en busca de un hombre quien presuntamente atacó violentamente y abusó sexualmente de…
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A weak weather system passing by to our north is the only thing between us and a big, hot ridge of high pressure. As the system moves on Thursday,…
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Up to $2K in grants available to Watsonville small businesses affected by COVID-19
El Pajaro Community Development Corporation said it is partnering with the City of Watsonville to provide emergency grants of up to $2,000 to help…
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Man arrested in connection to attempted murder, sexual assault of Carmel woman in driveway
Carmel police are looking for a man who allegedly violently attacked and sexually assaulted a…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on state’s COVID-19 response
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on California’s response to COVID-19…
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Watch: Salinas School Resource Officer reads ‘The Good Egg’
The Salinas Police Department has shared a video of one of its officers reading a children’s book outside McKinnon Elementary…
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New COVID-19 testing site set to open in Greenfield Wednesday
A new COVID-19 testing site is set to open Tuesday in Greenfield. Tests will be prioritized for healthcare providers and first responders, but there…
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Santa Cruz County looking for vendors to prepare meals for older residents
As part of the Great Plates Delivered program, Santa Cruz County is looking for help from restaurants, caterers and other food businesses to prepare…
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Nearly $1M dumped on side of road during CHP chase
The California Highway Patrol says nearly $1 million in cash was dumped on a Central California road during a chase that ended with the…
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