Fire crews continue to work on Willow Fire
Fire crews are continuing to fight the Willow Fire happening in the Los Padres National Forest.…
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USFS, Cal Fire face another day of battling Willow Fire with zero percent containment
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) As the Willow Fire burns to over 2,000 acres, firefighters with Cal Fire and the US Forest Service are trying to get…
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With California reopening on June 15th, how are residents feeling about the change?
On Tuesday, California fully reopens on June 15th, meaning California will be shedding it’s color coded tier system and doing away with most mask…
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What Californians need to know about moving ‘beyond the blueprint’ on June 15th
Governor Gavin Newsom visited the Oldemeyer Center in Seaside and talked about a number of topics including California’s move beyond the tier system…
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The Black Surf Club Santa Cruz is having a pre-celebration for Juneteenth at Cowell’s Beach
The Black Surf Club Santa Cruz is having a pre-celebration for Juneteenth at Cowell’s Beach in Santa Cruz.…
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Wildfire preparedness boot camp held in Carmel Valley
The Carmel Valley Robles Firewise Group is holding workshops intended to make sure that community members are ready for wildfire season…
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The Library and Community Services Commission in Salinas is now allowing food trucks to sell near parks
On Wednesday night, a new change for the existing street vendor ordinance was approved, allowing food trucks to sell adjacent to city parks.…
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A local visually impaired and deaf student is awarded a college scholarship
A local student, Giovanni Rocco Romeo, is being awarded and recognized for his academic achievements with a college scholarship from Salinas Circle…
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Federal judge overturns California’s state ban on assault weapons
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez declared the ban on assault weapons in California to be unconstitutional and decided to over overturn the…
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Lummi Nation’s traveling totem pole makes a stop in Gilroy
The House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation are transporting a totem pole from Washington state to Washington D.C. and the Smithsonian.…
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Santa Cruz County partners with landlords to help fight homelessness in a new program
Santa Cruz County, along with other organizations, is launching Rehousing Wave to support temporarily sheltered individuals and families to get…
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Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from French Open has opened up discussions about mental health and athletes
The owner of the Monterey Tennis Center, who says he’s been playing tennis since he was the age of 6, says the sport of tennis can be emotionally…
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Tourists flock to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for Memorial Day
Tourists from around the county flocked to the Santa Cruz boardwalk to celebrate Memorial Day.…
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Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club holds annual boat race for Memorial Day weekend
Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club holds annual boat race for Memorial Day weekend.…
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk preps for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day crowds are getting ready to hit the…
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One year after George Floyd’s death: Local organizations gather at Salinas City Hall to remember George Floyd
Local organizations gathered at Salinas city hall to remember the anniversary of George Floyd’s death and make their voices heard about defunding the…
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Murals in Watsonville encourage residents to visit parks
A series of murals in Pinto Lake County Park is trying to motivate residents to visit the county parks.…
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Health and housing complex breaks ground in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Community Health, Dientes Community Dental Care and MidPen Housing are partnering to create a 3.7-acre health and housing campus in…
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More Santa Cruz County businesses reopen as county moves to Yellow Tier
The Blue Lounge Bar has been closed for much of the last year. Now, it’s doors can once again reopen as Santa Cruz County moves to the Yellow Tier.…
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Tax Day is here! What central coast residents need to know about filing their taxes
May 17th is the deadline for filing individual tax returns due to the…
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