Carmel Bach Festival canceled for first time since WWII
Organizers of the 2020 Carmel Bach Festival announced Monday that the event is canceled this year due to the COVID-19…
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Sheriff’s Office: Suspect threatens to infect deputy with COVID-19, deputy now in quarantine
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect who may have COVID-19 threatened to infect the deputies arresting him Sunday…
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County Officials: Santa Cruz County to extend Shelter in Place order
County Supervisor John Leopold and Communications Manager Jason Hoppin tell KION that a new Shelter in Place order will be announced later this…
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Several Bay Area counties to extend, revise Shelter in Place orders
Public health officers in several Bay area counties and the City of Berkeley said they will issue revised Shelter in Place this week and extend them…
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Newsom: Changes to coronavirus orders may come within weeks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state may be just weeks away from “meaningful changes” to its stay-at-home order that took effect March 19.…
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Free virtual and telephonic counseling services now available to the community
The Visiting Nurses and Hospice Association (VNA) now is offering new virtual and over the phone counseling services to provide emotional and…
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County officials: 25% of COVID-19 cases in Monterey County come from agriculture industry
UPDATE 4/24/2020 10:30 p.m. Dozens of agricultural workers in Monterey County have been infected with COVID-19, according to county officials on…
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Farms face unknowns as buyers cancel orders
There is nothing like the taste of a fresh picked strawberry in the springtime. They are grown organically at JSM Organics in Royal Oaks and there…
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Neighbors say open beach parking lots in Santa Cruz County are bringing in out-of-towners
All beaches are open in Santa Cruz County. However, not all parking lots near beaches and parks are open to the public.…
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Central Coast ERs seeing downturn amid COVID-19 fears
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Central Coast resident has died after suffering a heart attack and not going to the emergency room for treatment, according…
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County looking for volunteers as it prepares to open Marina alternate care site
Monterey County is preparing to open a COVID-19 alternate care site in Marina, and it is looking for volunteers for a variety of…
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Monterey County Health Officer says short-term lodging can stay open, but limitations in place
The Monterey County Health Officer has issued an order clarifying limitations for short-term lodging while a Shelter in Place order is in…
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San Benito County amends Shelter in Place order to allow county parks, city parks, golf courses to open
San Benito County Public Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib has amended his Shelter in Place order to allow the public to…
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San Benito County supervisors host virtual town hall to discuss business resources
San Benito County supervisors Jim Gillio and Peter Hernandez are hosting a virtual town hall Friday…
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Governor Newsom announces food delivery, emotional support initiative for seniors
Governor Gavin Newsom announced in a news conference Friday that he launching an initiative to help seniors isolating during the state’s stay at home…
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Bridge Home Health and Hospice organizes caravan to thank healthcare workers
A group was out thanking Salinas healthcare workers and shared a video of the…
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Restaurants find creative ways to continue to serve community
Businesses on the Monterey Peninsula are finding new ways to continue to serve the community and keep their doors…
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California won’t force 10-cent grocery bag charge amid virus
California grocery and retail stores won’t be required to charge 10 cents per bag, and they can again hand out thinner, single-use plastic…
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Santa Cruz County deputies help elderly woman running low on supplies
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office shared how two of its deputies were able to help a member of the community…
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Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
President Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.…
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