CHOMP workers threaten lawsuit over state COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Monterey County hospitals are working to comply with a fast-approaching deadline for all California healthcare workers to be vaccinated for…
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CSUMB professor says CDC COVID-19 data for Monterey County is inaccurate
A professor at California State University Monterey Bay is speaking out about inaccurate COVID-19 data being reported by the Centers for Disease…
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Hartnell College to require students, employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19
After a board vote on Tuesday night, Hartnell Community College will now require students and employees to be vaccinated for…
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Three people rescued after car goes over cliff at Sunny Cove Beach
Three people, including two juveniles, had to be rescued from a car that had driven into the ocean at Sunny Cove…
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Water safety reminder after two drownings off Santa Cruz County beaches
Since Sunday, there have been two drownings off north coast Santa Cruz County beaches. On Sunday, a 26-year-old San Jose man drowned off of Davenport…
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Two corrections units closing in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Correction Facility is expected to temporarily close two of its units after experiencing staffing…
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Santa Cruz County proposes ordinance to stop discriminatory 9-1-1 calls
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new ordinance to ban discriminatory reports made to law…
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Heroes of 9/11: Jack Grandcolas reflects on the loss of his wife and unborn child
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) For the first time since 2003, Jack Grandcolas has traveled to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania to mark…
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Central Coast schools see shortage in COVID-19 tests as Biden calls for increased testing
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) President Biden is calling for increased access to COVID-19 testing in schools, announcing today he is invoking the…
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Monterey County votes against indoor mask mandate
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing implementing an indoor mask mandate across the county this…
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Battery modules “overheat” at Vistra’s Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility
North Monterey County Fire crews continue to monitor an energy storage facility in Moss Landing after an overheating issue caused batteries to be…
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Students return to Aptos High School after deadly stabbing on campus
APTOS, Calif. (KION) — A growing memorial outside Aptos High School marks the somber mood as students returned to campus Friday for the first time…
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Parents asking SUHSD to discipline staff amidst Black baby doll controversy at Salinas High
Parents and students are expressing outrage over what they’re calling racist acts and images being shared on social media. This is all stemming from…
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Law enforcement cite Santa Cruz resident over disruptive bike event Saturday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County have cited a 54-year-old Santa Cruz resident, identified as Thomas Laughron…
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Santa Cruz goes back to school as California announces new vaccine mandate for teachers
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for students across Santa Cruz, and now California Governor Gavin Newsom is saying that teachers…
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CHP has warning for drivers after fatal crash on Highway 101
California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers involved in accidents to remain in their cars until help arrives and move their vehicle out of the…
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Fireworks set Watsonville home on fire
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Neighbors are being credited with alerting a family after their home went up in flames Sunday night. Firefighters say the…
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Lisa Principi, 5 and 6 p.m. Producer
Lisa joined the KION News team in April of 2019 as the weekend producer before taking over the 5 and 6 P.M. newscasts. She also produced Better Ask…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Sheriff employees recognized
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is highlighting staff who stood out during a year with unprecedented challenges.…
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