Local non-profit delivers necessities to families stricken by cancer
Young cancer patients are among those being impacted by the coronavirus. Air hugs and smiles are how the staff at Jacob’s Heart Cancer Support…
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Santa Cruz County asking for donations as health care system prepares for patient surge
Santa Cruz County is looking for personal protective equipment, or PPE, donations to protect the health and safety of health care…
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Better Ask Barry: Coronavirus and weather, gas pumps and tanks
SALINAS, Calif (KION) We are being bombarded by lots of information – and misinformation – about the effects of the coronavirus, and shelter in place…
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Central Coast workers to take advantage of new unemployment benefits
Sarah Rutledge and her son are quarantining in their Salinas home. She was laid off from her job last week and is now facing reality.…
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Hartnell closes campuses during “shelter-in-place”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 3/26/20 6:30 p.m. – Hartnell College is sticking with online instruction and student services “until further notice,”…
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Presidio of Monterey closes all entrances except Bolio Gate
The Presidio of Monterey announced that effective immediately, its Bolio Gate is the only active entrance to the…
Continue ReadingTrump: “We have to start the process pretty soon” on getting the country back to work
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203569510 President Trump repeatedly stressed that the US “has to go back to…
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Montage Health offers free eVisits for those with coronavirus symptoms
Montage Health is now offering eVisits to people showing mild respiratory…
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Confinement: Keep On Moving (The Right Way)
And if I may reach out to my fellow millennials, stay at home! Don’t be partying it up at a friend’s house thinking it’ll all be OK for you. The…
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MST suspending service on more lines after ‘significant reduction in ridership’
Monterey County and Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that the transportation service will be suspended due to a “significant reduction in…
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Monterey County tourism hit hard by coronavirus
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The first numbers released during the COVID-19 pandemic related to Monterey County tourism are alarming. Published by the…
Continue ReadingSenate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care…
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City of Monterey approves eviction protections during COVID-19
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey City Council voted unanimously vote to halt residential and commercial evictions if payment issues are related…
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California shoppers encouraged not to overbuy
Rows of empty shelves in Central Coast grocery stores are the new normal. Shoppers fill up their carts with enough food and supplies to last…
Continue Reading Confinement After UK: Nearly There
The average time it takes for symptoms to show up is usually 5-6 days, and we are well clear of that timeframe by now. …
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Better Ask Barry: Is mortgage or tax relief available?
This is a stressful time to be a California homeowner, with mortgage payments looming and state property tax payments due in a couple of…
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Treasury secretary says stimulus deal would keep US economy afloat for three months
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203526886 The coronavirus stimulus deal agreed upon by the Senate will keep the…
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Operation Outreach helps vulnerable Monterey residents during Shelter in Place
A new hotline has launched in Monterey to help vulnerable residents during the coronavirus…
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California governor says 4 banks to waive mortgage fees
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says four of the nation’s largest banks have agreed to temporarily suspend mortgage payments for those impacted by the…
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City of Marina approves temporary eviction halt
The Marina City Council has issued a temporary eviction moratorium for residential and commercial tenants affected by the coronavirus…
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Californians risk losing parks access by not following orders
The California State Parks foundation is urging residents to make a change, or the luxury of state parks being open will no longer be on the table.…
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Salinas closes all city parks
The City of Salinas said Wednesday that it is closing all city parks until further…
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Gavilan College creates Student Emergency Fund
To help students affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Gavilan College has created a Student Emergency Fund to help those struggling…
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Artichoke Festival postponed due to coronavirus concerns
A spokesperson for the Artichoke Festival announced Wednesday that the event will be postponed due to coronavirus…
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Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia timeline appears longer than President Trump’s plan for Easter openings
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) On Tuesday during a town hall with Fox News, President Trump said that he wants the “country opened up and just raring to go…
Continue ReadingFederal officials reach deal on $2 trillion aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have struck an agreement on a sweeping $2 trillion measure to aid workers,…
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How to support businesses during Shelter in Place
Businesses are taking a hit as a result of the coronavirus…
Continue ReadingNurses concerned about protective gear shortage
Nurses continue to work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, caring for patients. But some have concerns about the potential for hospitals…
Continue Reading What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough and shortness of breath. But these symptoms are also characteristics of other viruses,…
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Temporary eviction moratorium passed in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions…
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Stay safe from the coronavirus- avoiding touching these items
During the shelter in place, eventually we all have to go and get those essential…
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Better Ask Barry: Where are the jobs?
SALINAS, Calif (KION) With many of us sheltering in place, there are now short term job opportunities with companies that are delivering the goods -…
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California Governor reports what may be first U.S. coronavirus death of person under 18
SACRAMENTO, Calif. In his live address to the State of California today, Governor Gavin Newsom reported the death of a Lancaster teenager from…
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Santa Cruz police prepare to enforce Shelter in Place order after clock tower gathering
Police in Santa Cruz said they will enforce the Shelter in Place order in effect after a gathering at the clock tower Monday…
Continue Reading Trump says a “big part” of Dow surge today was due to his work on getting country “open as soon possible”
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203470753 President Trump said that a “big part” of the stock market and the…
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Do Not Mix: Cal Fire warns against mixing cleaning products
Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department are helping to keep people safe during the coronavirus…
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Open4Biz connects business owners with customers during Shelter in Place
Not sure which businesses are open during the Shelter in Place order? Need a way to let customer’s know that your business is still…
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City of Gonzales handing out internet hotspot devices at drive-thru events
The City of Gonzales was set to launch “Internet for All” and distribute wireless hotspot devices to residents at a Community Summit earlier this…
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Immediate business relief is needed, says Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) “I think there is a lot of anxiety right now, because it has been so much so quick. It has been a whiplash.” Monterey…
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Central Coast nurses shop for those at high risk for COVID-19
Under shelter-in-place orders, people might be worried about going to the grocery store and being so close to others. But a group of nurses on the…
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Food Safety: Tips on staying germ free at the store and by delivery
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As the coronavirus continues to spread, grocery stores are staying packed with people, and delivery services…
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Students on spring break reminded to avoid crowding on Santa Cruz County beaches
Santa Cruz County officials are reminding everyone to avoid gathering in groups on beaches, including college students on spring break…
Continue Reading Confinement: How to Keep Your Mental Health in Good Shape
I’ve been getting used to being at home and working on my desk with my laptop, trying to make sense of all the news and numbers that come up every…
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National Guard helps Second Harvest Food Bank distribute food
The National Guard was deployed to the Central Coast to assist food banks distribute food during the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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Where to pick up food for your student during coronavirus closures
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Schools all around the Central Coast are closed as Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, along with all of…
Continue Reading Governor Newsom announces closure parking lots at state beaches, parks
(KION) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203433904 Governor Newsom announced in a press conference Monday that the state…
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Central Coast residents create group to get face masks to those in need
With the coronavirus spreading, many healthcare workers and first responders are left without precious resources, like a face mask. A group of…
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All golf courses in Monterey County ordered to close, Pebble Beach shuts down for first time since opening
Monterey County Health Department officials have ordered the closure of all public and private golf courses. Workers that are necessary to maintain…
Continue Reading Trump says FEMA is distributing millions of masks
(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203430859 President Trump said the Federal Emergency Management Agency is…
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