San Benito County woman in her 80s dies of coronavirus
Two San Benito County residents have died of coronavirus, and the most recent happened…
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Monterey woman accused of stabbing domestic partner
A Monterey woman is facing attempted murder charges in connection to a domestic violence-related…
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Marina man arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit prescription drugs
A Marina man is behind bars after the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said he was selling counterfeit prescription…
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Pacific Grove issues moratorium on residential and commercial evictions
The City of Pacific Grove announced that it is issuing a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions that are due to nonpayment of rent as a…
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Monterey County implementing new Shelter in Place order with more emphasis on social distancing
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County officials announced today that they would be implementing a revised Shelter in Place order, and they…
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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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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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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…
Continue Reading 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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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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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…
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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…
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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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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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…
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