Gilroy residents honor victims on anniversary of garlic festival shooting
GILROY, Calif (KION) On Sunday evening, residents prepared to take a moment of silence, then ring bells in honor of the victims in the Gilroy Garlic…
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Family member concerned over treatment of COVID-19 patients in Monterey County Jail
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Julianna Davis talks to her father, Robert Davis, every day. He’s in the Monterey County Jail–home to one of the largest…
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Business owners aim for flexibility in navigating restrictions on personal care services
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) With Central Coast counties on the state watch list, restrictions on things like personal care services, gyms, and places of…
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Salinas church holds confirmation mass outdoors due to indoor restrictions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Religious ceremonies are one of the many activities people on the Central Coast say they’ve missed over the past few months.…
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Salinas gym moves outdoors, hopes other business will follow their lead
With restrictions on indoor operations for many businesses in Monterey County, some are hitting the parking lot. Crossfit Hyperactive, a gym in…
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Capitola Beach left without lifeguards due to city budget cuts
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) People visiting Capitola beach lately to enjoy the sun or a swim might’ve noticed the absence of lifeguards. Like other…
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City of Seaside partners with Food Bank of Monterey County to distribute supplies
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) People lined up in their cars, and on the sidewalk, to pick up food outside City Hall in Seaside on Saturday. “All types of…
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Monterey County businesses react to second closure
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that several business sectors will be required to close indoor operations statewide. He also said…
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Monterey County bars react to Governor Newsom’s call for closure
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom called for Monterey County bars to shut down operations on Monday. So, the gates to Fieldwork Brewing…
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Fireworks present challenge for locals with disabilities
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Fireworks lit up all over the Central Coast on Fourth of July weekend, and many enjoy the spectacle as a way to celebrate. But…
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Tourists flock to Monterey Peninsula for holiday weekend despite county-wide beach closures
People strolling on Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey on Sunday were wearing masks, in accordance with the city’s requirement. A lot of them said…
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People flock to Santa Cruz beaches for 4th of July weekend
Locals and tourists flocked to Santa Cruz beaches for the 4th of July weekend. The only Central Coast beaches open this weekend are in Santa Cruz…
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Salinas protesters join call for congressional investigation into disappearance of Vanessa Guillen
People gathered in Salinas on Saturday to call for a congressional investigation into the case of Vanessa Guillen, a Fort Hood soldier who went…
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Paddle Out to remember Cal Fire Captain David Lutz
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) Dozens of people came out to Capitola Beach Friday, as the sun set, to celebrate the life of Cal Fire Captain David Lutz. The…
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Protesters say Black Lives Matter movement shines light on local hate crimes
Protesters gathered in Capitola’s Monterey Park on Wednesday night to support the Black Lives Matter Movement. The demonstration comes on the heels…
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Healthcare workers concerned as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Monterey County
The state reported that hospitals in Monterey County had 26 positive COVID-19 patients as of Monday. 17 of them were in Salinas Valley Memorial…
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Santa Cruz yoga studio permanently closes due to financial impact of pandemic
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Central Coast’s reopening has been weeks in the making now. Shops, restaurants and gyms have all started to welcome…
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Seaside residents frustrated over spike in fireworks weeks before Fourth of July
Residents in Seaside said they’re tired of the nightly fireworks, which have been going on for weeks…
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City of Monterey decides not to replace plaque honoring Confederate general
A plaque honoring a confederate general was dismantled outside Colton Hall, according to the City of Monterey. The city announced that it will not be…
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Pacific Grove resident and dog encounter coyote
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) A Pacific Grove resident is warning the community after his dog was chased by a coyote this weekend. It happened at…
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