Central Coast colleges and universities begin fall semester online
This is hardly a normal school year, but local colleges and universities are adapting so students can continue…
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Tres Piños Union School offers in-person classes in Hollister
While most students are learning online during the pandemic, a small number of Central Coast schools are able to hold in-person classes, including…
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CHP breaks ground on new resident post in Big Sur
The California Highway Patrol broke ground on a new Big Sur Resident Post Monday…
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Local team prepares to move out animals from Dolan Fire evacuation zones
As more and more people evacuate or prepare to leave because of the Dolan Fire, a team of locals is getting ready to help evacuate…
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CSUMB breaks ground on new student housing units
Community leaders and CSUMB staff broke ground on new 12-unit student housing project, called Mosaic Student…
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Santa Cruz County moves into ‘red tier,’ more businesses allowed to open
Santa Cruz County is moving from the purple tier to the less restrictive red tier which means that personal care services, fitness centers and…
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Monterey Bay beaches closed for Labor Day
Beaches along the Monterey bay are closed for Labor Day in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.…
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California ISO announces rolling power outages avoided
The City of Monterey announced that rolling power outages might be implemented Sunday due to grid…
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Boulder Creek camp for people with disabilities destroyed by CZU Lightning Complex Fires
Staff and parents are heartbroken to hear that parts of Camp Krem were destroyed by the CZU Lightning Complex…
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Service station collects donations for wildfire victims and firefighters
A Carmel-By-The-Sea service station is collecting gift cards and other donations for victims of Central Coast wildfires and…
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Some locals turned down prescribed burn project prior to Carmel Fire
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Carmel Fire is now 97% contained and weather conditions are helping to reduce fire activity. Cal Fire said there…
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Man arrested after pipe bomb discovered in Boulder Creek
A Boulder Creek man is in custody after the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said what appeared to be pipe bombs were found near Lake…
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How to get wildfire recovery assistance
If your home or property was damaged by one of the wildfires, there are ways you can get…
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Guidelines for returning home after evacuations are lifted
Thousands of people were allowed to return home Monday after evacuation orders and warnings were lifted for some areas once blocked off as Central…
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Early damage assessments show destruction of Carmel Fire
Early damage assessments show the areas destroyed by the Carmel…
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Locals help evacuate animals from Central Coast wildfires
As Central coast wildfires continue to rage, people and animals are being forced to flee their homes. But a group of locals is sending…
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River Fire creates smoky conditions on the Central Coast
Smoke from the River Fire is creating unhealthy air quality for the Carmel Valley. Smoke and ash is also filling the air in areas closer to where the…
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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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Neighbors concerned about Soledad sidewalks in state of disrepair
Neighbors have safety concerns on their minds after seeing some sidewalks in a state of disrepair throughout…
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Navigating anxiety as students transition to online learning
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The transition to distance learning during the pandemic has been challenging for both students and parents. Some Central…
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