Kindergarten teacher raises funds to surprise students
A Salinas elementary school teacher has launched an effort to surprise her class for El Día Del…
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Salinas woman claims to suffer from facial paralysis after vaccination
A woman in Salinas has reached out to KION claiming she suffered from Bell’s Palsy after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.…
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Central Coast counties follow recommendations in pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
California and counties on the Central Coast are following FDA and CDC recommendations by pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson…
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Family and friends join funeral procession for Central Coast veteran
Family and friends gathered this morning at Star Market in Salinas for the funeral procession of a veteran killed in a motorcycle…
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Organization offers free childcare for qualified Greenfield families
The Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo is offering free childcare services for Greenfield…
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New food insecurity index shows where insecurity is highest in Monterey County
The latest food insecurity index released by Conduit Healthy Communities shows which parts of Monterey County have the…
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List of demands issued to Monterey County Supervisors calling for changes which would “reinvest in community”
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Community organizations are working together urging the county to reconsider their budget to ensure community…
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Multiple COVID-19 vaccination clinics forming in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County expects to vaccinate more residents in the next two weeks with a series of clinics. Natividad…
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Traveling guidance updated as more people get vaccinated
Guidance for travelers is being eased in the midst of spring break and Easter as more people get vaccinated.…
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Vaccine eligibility continues to expand for many Californians and Central Coast residents
Starting Thursday, millions of Californians are becoming eligible for the coronavirus…
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Biden Administration asks for volunteers to help place migrant children
As the number of migrant children in the U.S. surges, a plea for volunteers is…
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Central Coast doctors share experiences during pandemic on National Doctors Day
On the 30th of March, doctors across the country are celebrated and recognized for their…
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Some taxpayers who received unemployment now eligible for tax credit
Thousands on the Central Coast who have already filed their taxes owed money because of the unemployment benefits they received. But with the change…
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Jonathan Sarabia, Multimedia Journalist
Jonathan Sarabia was born and raised in San Diego, California. When he joined the school newspaper at CSU San Marcos, he realized he wanted to be a…
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Central Coast school districts make adjustments as students return in-person
As students slowly begin to return to in-person instruction, schools must adapt to keep everyone…
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Santa Cruz County to open public defender’s office
Santa Cruz County approved a transition plan to open a public defender’s office run by the…
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Salinas resident claims clinic charges fee for COVID-19 vaccine
A Salinas resident tells KION he would have been charged to receive a COVID-19 vaccination without proof of…
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Spring break begins for Central Coast university
Spring has sprung, and that means college students around the country are preparing for spring…
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Housing reports detail amount of new low-, moderate-income housing approved in Monterey County cities
Cities released their 2020 annual housing reports as the need for affordable housing remains crucial, especially during a…
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CDC reviews study suggesting it is safe to reduce 6ft. rule to 3ft. in classrooms
A new study suggests that reduced physical distancing policies could potentially be implemented in school…
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