Federal dollars secured to aid River Fire response
SACRAMENTO (KION-TV) New assistance could be coming to areas hard hit by the River Fire in Monterey County and the agencies on the front lines. The…
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Local agencies and centers take in animals impacted by the River Fire
The Marina Equestrian Center and the Monterey County SPCA are partnering to shelter animals evacuated by the River…
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Condado de Santa Cruz es removido de la lista de vigilancia del Estado por COVID-19
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif .(KMUV) El Condado de Santa Cruz ha sido removido de la lista de vigilancia del Estado por COVID-19, así lo anunció el…
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Santa Cruz County off state’s Watch List
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County was pulled off the state’s watch list on Friday. Santa Cruz becomes the first county in the larger Bay…
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Homes destroyed along the River Fire’s path
At least five structures have been damaged as the River Fire continues to tear through the hillsides south of Salinas.…
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Monterey Zoo keeping “fingers crossed” as River Fire burns close to property
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Monterey Zoo officials have been on round the clock watch with the animals, as the River Fire burns close to the property.…
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Emiten nuevas órdenes de evacuación obligatorias a medida que el incendio River sigue propagándose
SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN: 17 de agosto 2020 12:26 p.m. Autoridades han emitido nuevas órdenes de evacuación para el suroeste de Parker…
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Staying TOASTY
It’s all about the heat, as high pressure continues to squash the marine layer, and keep high temperatures WELL ABOVE normal. The long duration of…
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It’s all about the heat, as high pressure continues to squash the marine layer, and keep high temperatures WELL ABOVE normal. The long duration of…
Continue Reading Thunderstorms, Heat, and Fire Danger
It’s all about the heat, as high pressure continues to squash the marine layer, and keep high temperatures WELL ABOVE normal. The long duration of…
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River Fire is fully contained
UPDATE 8/19/2020 5:30 p.m. It was a different scene during the day on Wednesday than it was the night before where the River Fire more than doubled…
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Protest held outside Soledad correctional facility over health and safety concerns
The number of coronavirus cases at the correctional training facility in Soledad has gone up 17 new cases in the last 14 days.…
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UPDATE: Power restored to essentially all customers impacted by rotating outages Saturday evening
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County officials say most of their jurisdiction is facing a “significant power outage” right now as of…
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All 3 Central Coast counties under Red Flag Warning
The entire Central Coast is under is under a Red Flag Warning this weekend.…
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It’s all about the heat, as a ridge of high pressure centers in over the west, squishing the marine layer, and keeping high temperatures WELL ABOVE…
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Monterey County Health Department announces five more COVID-19 Deaths
The Monterey County Health Department confirmed that five more people have died from COVID-19, brining the county’s death toll to 46.…
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It’s all about the heat, as a ridge of high pressure centers in over the west, squishing the marine layer, and keeping high temperatures WELL ABOVE…
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Thousands across Central Coast venture outdoors amid heatwave
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It was a hot day on Friday to say the least all around the Central Coast, and thousand came out to beat the heat one way or…
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San Benito High School senior sews 700 face masks
San Benito High School senior, Samantha Logue, has sewn 700 face masks for students in Hollister.…
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PG&E shuts off power around California Friday night due to heatwave
The California Independent System Operator has declared a statewide Stage 2 Emergency Friday due to excessive…
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Environmental Health Bureau to conduct mask enforcement in unincorporated Monterey County
The Monterey County Health Department said the Environmental Health Bureau will be…
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Abren centros para refrescarse en el Condado de Monterey para escapar la ola de calor, con pautas sanitarias
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif (KMUV) En medio de esta ola de calor es importante mantenerse fresco, por lo que ciudades han abierto centros comunitarios…
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Hundreds found camping in prohibited areas of Big Sur over the weekend
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking visitors to camp only in designated…
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Cooling center opening in King City over the weekend
A cooling center will be available to the public in King City this…
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Monterey anuncia cierres y restricciones en playas y estacionamientos durante el fin de semana caliente
MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) La Ciudad de Monterey estará implementando cierres parciales en las playas y reducirá los estacionamientos durante el fin…
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Power restored to more than 4,000 PG&E customers in Capitola, Soquel area
Pacific Gas and Electric reports that more than 4,000 customers are without…
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New traffic control device installed at SR-25 and Bolsa Road
The California Highway Patrol said a new traffic control device is in place at SR-25 and Bolsa…
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Prohíben vendedores ambulantes por Beach Street y West Cliff en Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Santa Cruz acaba de ordenarle a todos los vendedores ambulantes que dejen de vender sobre Beach Street cerca del muelle y…
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9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out California’s ban on…
Continue Reading Emiten Alerta Flex para conservar energia durante ola de calor
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Conserven energía durante esta ola de calor, esa es la Alerta Flex emitida a nivel estatal. Dicha alerta le pide a los…
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Crews respond to small fire at Carmel Valley Road and Scarlett
The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection with help from other agencies responded to a…
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It’s all about the heat, as a ridge of high pressure centers in over the west, squishing the marine layer, and keeping high temperatures WELL ABOVE…
Continue Reading City of Monterey announces partial beach closures over warm weekend
The City of Monterey has announced partial beach closures and reduced parking over the warm…
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Monterey considera opciones para lidiar con la aglomeración en el muelle
MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Luego de recibir varias quejas, la ciudad de Monterey, el jueves, dijo estar considerando posibles soluciones para lidiar con…
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Power outages cause issues for distance learning
When the power went out on Michael Aguilar’s first day of senior year, he took matters into his own hands. “I had to go and email most of my teachers…
Continue Reading Street vendors forced away from Beach Street and West Cliff
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The city of Santa Cruz ordered all street vending to stop along Beach street, near the wharf and West Cliff drive, Friday.…
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Centros comunitarios para refrescarse en la Costa Central durante aviso de calor extremo
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. La Costa Central se encuentra bajo un aviso de calor extremo. Las temperaturas alcanzarán los tres dígitos en algunas áreas…
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California heat wave raises fire threat, virus spread fears
California faces a heat wave Friday that could bring dangerously high temperatures throughout the…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom shares plans for bridging digital divide, San Lucas used as example for meeting needs
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to provide an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at noon…
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17-year-old suspect in Salinas armed beer theft pleads guilty
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges related to an armed robbery at a Salinas 7-Eleven last…
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Santa Cruz County reports two new COVID-19 deaths, bringing total to 8
The Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency reports that two more COVID-19 related deaths over the past week.…
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Zach’s Weekend Picks for Aug 14-16
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, Zach McIntyre has your covered! This weekend will be a hot one so whatever you’re…
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Man booked on stolen vehicle charges, will be responsible for damage to ag field
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION)–One man is behind bars this morning after he led deputies on a high speed chase. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office…
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Mobile home fire in Live Oak Thursday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A mobile home caught fire in Live Oak, Thursday night. Multiple people at the scene tell KION the fire is at the Pine Knoll…
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Monterey to address Wharf “overcrowding”
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) The City of Monterey says they have heard the complaints loud and clear. In a news release Thursday afternoon, the city…
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Mercado merchants face overdue rents and bills; contemplate packing up
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Merchants at a Salinas mercado say they were recently faced with a dilemma to defy coronavirus health orders or pack up and…
Continue Reading Statewide Flex Alert issued calling for energy conservation due to expected heat
The California Independent System Operator has issued a statewide Flex Alert due to high temperatures expected…
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California to end eviction protections as lawmakers mull fix
California will resume eviction and foreclosure proceedings on Sept. 2, stoking fears of a wave of…
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PG&E tells regulators upcoming outages will go more smoothly
Pacific Gas and Electric promised regulators Thursday that it has learned from its mishandling of deliberate…
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