Central Coast prepares to vaccinate children for COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be made available for children ages 5 to…
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Counties prepare for upcoming rain
Emergency Operation teams across the Central Coast are preparing for rain and the upcoming storm…
Continue ReadingMonterey County parents take part in statewide school walkout
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Dozens of parents opposing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate participated in a statewide school walkout by keeping their…
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Monterey County works with local companies to end food insecurity
More than two thousand families across Monterey County received boxes of food at no cost.…
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New Hartnell College Softball Coach carries on family legacy
Hartnell College recruits, Salinas native, Casey Watt as the new Head Softball…
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California Court invalidates Measure Z
California 6th District Court of Appeals invalidates two parts of Monterey County’s Measure…
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Businesses experience second day without Power
Some PG&E customers living on the Central Coast are still experiencing a loss of power after yesterday’s planned and unplanned outages due to…
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Monterey County works with electric company to minimize wildfire
To minimizing wildfire risks, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is shutting off power for up to 25,000 customers in 20 counties, including Monterey…
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Organizations provide services to farmworker families
Organizations join forces to provide free chiropractic, acupuncture, and massages to farmworkers in Watsonville.…
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Former COVID-19 patient paints gifts for nurses
An 80-year-old Native American Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital patient survives COVID-19 and returned with a gift to thank the staff that helped…
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Monterey County workers rally against staff shortage
Essential county workers rally, demanding the Monterey County invest in public health and community services and end county worker…
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Gonzales reports highest sugary drink and obesity levels
The City of Gonzales was reported as having the highest sugary drink consumption levels and obesity levels in Monterey County and the…
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County fair returns to San Benito
Santa Cruz Police, alongside Watsonville, made changes to the types of restraint that officers can use while out in the field, including banning…
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COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leaves ends today
Workers won’t be able to take paid sick leave related to coronavirus since the COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave ends on…
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State moratorium comes to an end while rental assistance continues
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The California state moratorium comes to an end this week but there’s still help for tenants who owe rent. Monterey…
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COVID-19 testing site opens at Portola Hotel and Spa
A COVID-19 testing site opened at Portola Hotel & Spa in an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for…
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Thousands volunteer at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Rodeo Salinas relies heavily on volunteers and this year thousands of people are stepping out to help.…
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Farmworkers continue marching for the right to vote for their labor representative
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 616 which would farmworkers to vote for their labor representative from their…
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Food vendors can soon operate on private property in Salinas
City council voted unanimously Wednesday night to expand food trucks to operate on private property and their public property food truck program.…
Continue Reading Businesses profiting from the return of the California Rodeo Salinas
People are getting ready for this year’s California Rodeo in Salinas after it was canceled last year due to the…
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