A busy flu season could overwhelm hospitals; one local hospital believes it’s prepared
Health officials fear a “twindemic” is possible this winter if COVID-19 cases rise during flu season.…
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$702,000 distributed to Monterey businesses impacted by Covid-19
Local businesses have faced a challenging past six months since the pandemic forced them to shut their doors or…
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State releases guidelines for playgrounds to reopen
The California Department of Public Health has released guidelines for playgrounds to reopen.…
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Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida
Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co.…
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Several California counties move up in tier system
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is expected to provide an update on the…
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Salinas family shares story of father who died from COVID-19
Patricia Saldaña’s family is devastated after losing her father to COVID-19. She’s urging the community to take this virus seriously to protect…
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Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
According to a count by Johns Hopkins University, more than one million people worldwide have died of…
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Santa Cruz County, Bay Area health officers release joint guidance for Halloween, Día de Los Muertos
Health officials from Santa Cruz County and other parts of the Bay Area have released guidance for…
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US to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools
President Donald Trump planned to announce Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of…
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Inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison dies of COVID-19 complications
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirms that an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison has…
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Some California regions begin to see more COVID-19 cases, new wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19…
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Playgrounds reopen in Santa Cruz
Playgrounds in the City of Santa Cruz are reopening Friday, according to Parks and…
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Monterey County COVID-19 metrics falling toward next-tier thresholds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The testing site at Cesar Chavez Library in East Salinas is now allowing for unlimited walk-ins where it used to be limited or…
Continue Reading California virus hospitalizations could surge in next month
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is holding a news conference to…
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Monterey County Health Department releases Halloween guidance
Halloween is expected to look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Monterey County Health…
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Santa Cruz County sees concerning rise in COVID-19 spread, 27 cases at nursing facility
Health officials in Santa Cruz County are holding a news conference to provide an update on…
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Health officials eligible for state confidentiality program
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday allowed health officials to hide their addresses under a California state…
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New type of Starbucks arriving in Hollister
The City of Hollister, considered a commuter town, is getting another Starbucks on the Northside of town.…
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Registering to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic
It is National Voter Registration Day, and it will look different for many voters this year during the COVID-19…
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Central Coast counties move closer to red tier
Two Central Coast Counties are moving closer to qualifying for the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for…
Continue Reading Monterey, San Benito Counties to allow nail salons to open indoors
Dr. Mark Ghaly, the California Health and Human Services Secretary, is expected to provide an update on the…
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Santa Cruz city council encourages adopting Cuba’s COVID-19 response methods
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) the Santa Cruz city council is expected to adopt a resolution to explore collaborations with Cuba in response to the…
Continue Reading King City to host Halloween decorating contest, drive-thru Trunk or Treat event
To make sure everyone can have a safe and fun Halloween, King City announced two new…
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Pop-up COVID-19 testing site opening at Pajaro Library
A free pop-up COVID-19 testing site will be opening next week at the Pajaro Library on Bishop…
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MPUSD offering mobile meal distribution for students at five sites
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has started a new program to provide meals to…
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Officials: California EDD backlog may not be clear until end of January
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on wildfires burning around the state and the COVID-19…
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Hartnell College to continue with online instruction through spring semester
Classes at Hartnell College will continue to be held online through the spring semester, according to school…
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Seaside park closes due to number of large gatherings
Cutino Park in Seaside is temporarily closing down due to concerns about the spread of…
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US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing
Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming…
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New law to protect workers during COVID-19 pandemic
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law that aim to further protect workers during the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingTrump says every American can get a coronavirus vaccine by April, but health experts say that’s not likely
President Donald Trump claimed Friday there will be enough coronavirus vaccines for every American by April — a claim that doesn’t…
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Schools provide modified in-person programs to bridge digital divide
While most students are still learning from home in Monterey County, a small number are going to campus to engage in distance learning.…
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California governor signs laws to protect workers from virus
California companies must warn their workers of any potential exposure to the coronavirus and must pay their…
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Total of 115 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Soledad prisons
Between the Correctional Training Facility and Salinas Valley State Prison, a total of 115 employees have tested positive…
Continue Reading Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on state’s response to wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to provide an update on the state’s response to wildfires burning around the state and the COVID-19…
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Santa Cruz boardwalk working on enhancements while rides are closed
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk said that despite ride and attraction closures due to the COVID-19…
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Monterey County allows schools to apply for waivers to hold in-person classes
Monterey County reports that as of today, the county is eligible to allow schools to apply for waivers to open…
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Halloween & Costume Association releases suggestions for safe Halloween based on county risk level
The Halloween & Costume Association has released its own set of safety guidelines based on a color-coded risk…
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Baymonte Christian School reopens for in-person classes
Baymonte Christian School began offering in-person classes Monday, and Scotts Valley Police shared pictures of the first…
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SPCA for Monterey County to host pet food bank events
The SPCA for Monterey County said that in addition to its bi-weekly free pet food offerings, it will be holding…
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Five San Benito County schools approved for waivers to reopen in-person
Schools on the Central Coast have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but…
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California State University to keep classes online next term
California State University, the country’s largest four-year public university system, said Thursday that classes at its 23…
Continue Reading Now hiring: California offers credits to small businesses
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Anna Caballero are expected to sign bills intended to help small businesses…
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Santa Cruz County moves into ‘red tier,’ more businesses allowed to open
Santa Cruz County is moving from the purple tier to the less restrictive red tier which means that personal care services, fitness centers and…
Continue Reading Governor Newsom: Santa Cruz County can open more businesses, 2.3 million acres burned in 2020 wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) California Governor Gavin Newsom updated the state’s response to the major wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic. LIVE…
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Repetitive beach closures affect local businesses
Since 1989 The Grill at Lovers Point has served burgers and fries beachside.…
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Central Coast locals expecting hotter weather without beaches this weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) With that hot weather expected this weekend, cities along the coast are already anticipating visitors to pack their…
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What’s open and closed over Labor Day weekend
Monterey County Parks Open Lake San Antonio- temporary fire restriction on campfires and open flame barbecuesLake Nacimiento- temporary fire…
Continue ReadingPelosi says hair salon should apologize for ‘set-up’ visit
A testy Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she takes responsibility for trusting the word of a San Francisco hair…
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Monterey County Ag Commissioner creates hotline for agricultural workers to report safety concerns
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner said the office has created a dedicated phone number for…
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