Cool & cloudy along the coast
It will be cool and cloudier on the Central Coast for the next couple of days. The next offshore wind event begins Sunday night and will be at it’s…
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What to know about Proposition 19
Proposition 19 is all about property taxes. If passed, some transfers will mean higher taxes, and for others – lower. The money generated largely…
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Preparing for flu season during a pandemic
Washing our hands and wearing masks has become the new normal, but will it have an effect on the upcoming flu season? Some doctors say…
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Air quality expected to worsen as we head into weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As Wildfires continue to burn on the Central Coast, meteorologists are warning about a decline in air quality as we head…
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Halloween plans adjusted during coronavirus pandemic
Some people plan on sticking with their Halloween traditions, while others are changing the way they celebrate this year because of concerns of…
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Air quality remains good despite orange hue
KION spoke to Richard Stedman with the Monterey Bay Air Resource District who says the air quality at their testing sites remain at good to moderate.…
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Explicit pictures and messages appearing on Salinas elementary student’s Chromebook
A concerned mother has reached out to KION saying her child’s district-given Chromebook is being spammed with naked photos and messaged soliciting…
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Home insurance at risk in fire-prone areas
For many people in wildfire zones, home insurance has become a necessity to ensure families don’t become homeless after a fire tears through their…
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Six people remain missing during CZU Complex Fires
Fire crews continue to battle the CZU Complex Fires and as the fire grows in acreage in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, there are still people who…
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Santa Cruz County urges tent campers to go indoors amid Red Flag warning
A red flag warning is effect in Santa Cruz County, which means erratic winds are possible.…
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Miracle mountain house survives wildfires
As fires continue to burn on the central coast… a story of…
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Petitions circulate for and against proposed cannabis dispensary in former Taco Bell building
There has been a call for a public hearing for cannabis dispensaries in Aptos after a dispensary was proposed in a former Taco Bell building.…
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New Covid-19 antibody trials
It’s a potential Covid-19 treatment that researchers say typically takes years to develop. But this week, a new antibody effort has launched for…
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$600 in weekly unemployment benefits set to expire today
The extra $600 in weekly unemployment benefits that are set to expire on today. Millions of workers who’ve been claiming unemployment benefits have…
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PG restaurant struggles amid parklet program
For many businesses in Pacific Grove, the parklet program allowing restaurants to use the parking…
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Warning about new contact tracing phone scam
Police and Sheriff’s Departments are warning about telephone scams that are preying on people fearful of the Covid-19 pandemic.…
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Billing concerns for free Covid-19 tests
A central coast mother is voicing her concern after receiving a bill from Natividad after her son went to get a free Covid-19…
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Debate over ownership of Dick Bruhn building goes to court
A hearing Friday morning in Monterey is brings up the question whether a receiver should be appointed for the Dick Bruhn building, that’s been vacant…
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Effects of distance learning on students and tutors
As many school district’s move forward with beginning the school year with distance learning, many parents have been concerned about a lack of…
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MPUSD decides on distant learning to start school year
We are learning more about why MPUSD has decided to start the school year with distance learning.…
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