Northridge Mall in Salinas prepares to reopen
After nearly three months under a lock-down due to the Covid-19…
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Santa Cruz police responds to arrest of Minneapolis police officer and plans for peaceful protest this weekend
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Chief Andy Mills with the Santa Cruz Police Department tells KION they will support a peaceful protest if one were to…
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Free Covid-19 Testing Site Appointment Concerns
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With free appointment-based testing sites on the central coast, getting tested for some people seems hard to come by,…
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Family in Big Sur finds their missing dog with a special link to late daughter
KION UPDATE: 5/28/20 A Big Sur family whose dog went missing on Saturday say the dog has been located. The family contacted KION News to say they…
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Banks adjust to new normal with masks and identification
The new normal of the coronavius crisis has many of of doing things that don’t seem right — like wearing a mask into…
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Tuck Box restaurant open despite being charged by county District Attorney
(KION) Carmel-by-the-sea, Calif. – Things looked pretty odd again today around Carmel-by-the-sea, despite being in a pandemic. Most businesses are…
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Dealing with bank fees during a pandemic
For Pacific Grove resident Luis Alvarez, he was hoping to get every cent of his stimulus money. But that wasn’t necessarily the…
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Experts warn about stimulus payment scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning everyone to be on the lookout for stimulus and census related…
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Pandemic EBT for eligible California families
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will soon be available for eligible California families with students eligible for free school meals to receive money…
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Local businesses adjust to amended and extended shelter-in-place order
Monterey County Health Officer, Dr. Edward Moreno has issued an updated Shelter-in-Place Order. It’s effective Monday, May 4th through May…
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Mental health concerns for healthcare workers
(KION) The COVID-19 crisis has changed daily lives in a drastic way. “I think it’s a time with enormous pressures on everyone, in part we’re in a…
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CDC releases new guidelines for pets
Our fur babies are part of the family like anyone else, and health officials are now advising that you take some extra steps to ensure their safety…
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Local pet hospitals remain open for emergencies
Restaurants are not the only ones offering curbside service during the COVID-19…
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New COVID-19 rapid tests in Salinas for critically ill
A new rapid test kit for COVID-19 is being used at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.…
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Report: Opening windows can prevent the spread of Covid-19
Bringing some fresh air inside could help prevent the spread of the coronavirus according to experts in health, the built environment and…
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Max Tarlton, Morning Anchor
Max Tarlton is thrilled to be back in his native state of California, doing what he loves on the beautiful Central Coast.…
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Stimulus Check Smart Spending
Jade Lacuata of Salinas is a bit relieved to have woken up with the stimulus check in her bank account this…
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Central Coast hospitals reallocating healthcare workers during pandemic
Job losses in healthcare are increasing as shutdowns and restrictions continue during the pandemic.…
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RVs for MDs helping healthcare workers isolate safely with donated RVs
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – For workers in the medical field, a grassroots movement has started to help keep them and their families healthy – RVs for…
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Marina restaurant feeding coronavirus first responders with help of customers
A Marina restaurant is open during the shelter in place and they are doing what they can to say ‘thank you’ to first…
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