Residents say more work is their New Year’s Resolution
More work is the New Year resolution for…
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Gift wrappers raise awareness for foster care program
Steven duran became involved in the foster care program at the age of 17.
He knows what it’s like to see children lack the support and protection…
CHP officers help donate gifts to family mourning loss of loved one
The California Highway Patrol along with VNA Hospice medical social workers got together to donate…
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Holiday tamale traditions continue in Salinas despite pandemic
Many families have had to make adjustments to traditions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it…
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President-elect Biden shares Christmas video from dogs Champ and Major
President-elect Joe Biden shared a video on Twitter wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from his two German Shepherds, Champ and…
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Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic
Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Army releases exception to COVID policy so Santa can visit Central Coast military housing
Travel is currently restricted at Central Coast military installations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that’s not…
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Zoom removes 40 minute limit for free calls on several holidays
Zoom announced that it will be removing its 40 minute limit on free calls globally for several upcoming holidays to help friends and families…
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Free Christmas tree recycling offered to Salinas Valley residents
Salinas Valley Recycles is offering two options for residents to get their Christmas trees recycled for free this…
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Santa Cops & Friends in Santa Cruz gifting families in need
Santa Cops in Santa Cruz spreading holiday…
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Holiday Lights drive-thru experience at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and Agricultural History project organized the first-ever Holiday Lights drive-thru experience at the…
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Santa Claus to drive through Watsonville starting Wednesday
Santa Claus will be visiting Watsonville starting this week, but don’t worry if you do not see his sleigh or…
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Holiday gift sales impacted by COVID-19 restrictions
Holiday gift sales impacted by new Stay At Home Order in San Benito County…
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Keeping Thanksgiving alive amid COVID-19 Pademic
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) The pandemic has put a hold on usual holiday traditions but it seems people around the Central Coast are making the best of…
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Monterey airport sees increase in traffic despite travel advisory
As we approach Thanksgiving, the Monterey Regional Airport said it is seeing an uptick in traffic, even though…
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Food bank, Monterey County Supervisor donate pozole kits for South County families
Two South County schools are thanking the Food Bank for Monterey County and Supervisor Chris Lopez…
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San Benito County food bank closes for week of Thanksgiving
San Benito County residents may need to make alternate plans if they need to get food this week from the…
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Dungeness crab not available for Thanksgiving this year in Monterey
Central Coast families celebrating Thanksgiving with Dungeness crab instead of turkey will need to make other plans this…
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Heading into holidays, US COVID-19 testing strained again
With coronavirus cases surging and families hoping to gather safely for Thanksgiving, long lines to get tested have…
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CDC recommends against travel for Thanksgiving
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans should not travel for Thanksgiving, and has posted…
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California, Oregon, Washington issue virus travel advisories
The governors of California, Oregon and Washington issued travel advisories Friday urging people entering…
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Two Soledad veterans give back to future generations
Two Soledad veterans give back to future…
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Soledad honors veterans with new banners along Front Street
One-by-one, the names of 85 local veteran heroes were read off in front of a crowd in Soledad. Starting now, Soledad residents can find each of them…
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Watch: See the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 10th Annual Veterans Day celebration in Salinas will be going on, but held…
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Santa Cruz, Bay Area health officials release Thanksgiving recommendations
Health officers from Santa Cruz County and counties and cities around the Bay Area issued recommendations…
Continue Reading Apart but together: tips for a cozier Zoom Thanksgiving
We all know Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. If you’re lucky, you might live where the weather will still be nice and you…
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Seaside High School hosts drive-through Halloween
Seaside High School holds Halloween drive-through…
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Watsonville drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event shut down due to overcrowding
Due to “large, overwhelming” crowds, the Watsonville Police Department’s drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event has…
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Central Coast prepares for Halloween with COVID-19 restrictions in mind
The California Department of Public Health has laid out guidelines ahead of Halloween weekend in respect to the COVID-19…
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Watsonville police prepare for drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event
Police in Watsonville are holding a drive-thru Trunk or Treat event tomorrow, and today they worked on putting…
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Halloween events on the Central Coast
Drive-in Movies Monterey County Fairground- The fairground will host drive-in showings on Oct. 31 of “Coco” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”…
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Amazon plans to add 100,000 seasonal workers in holiday hiring blitz
In preparation for holiday shopping, Amazon is adding 100,000 seasonal…
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Salinas police to host drive-thru Halloween event at new Police Service Headquarters
The Salinas Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event that will include costume contests, a…
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Scotts Valley students create drive-thru haunted house for a good cause
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) Every year Scotts Valley High School students put together a haunted house, with all of the proceeds going to the…
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Central Coast cemeteries make plans for a safe Dia de los Muertos
For Maria Padilla, time with her loved ones is time spent at Valley Catholic Cemetery in Watsonville. “First is my brother, then my daughter and now…
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After 54 years on broadcast TV, ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ moves to Apple TV+
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” first aired on CBS in 1966 and eventually moved to ABC. But this year it will air on Apple…
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Lowe’s will deliver your Christmas tree for free this year
Lowe’s is offering free Christmas tree delivery for the first time as home-bound Americans start the holidays earlier than…
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Keeping Halloween alive on the Central Coast
Keeping Halloween alive on the Central…
Continue Reading CDC Thanksgiving guidelines: How to stay safe and coronavirus-free over the holiday
Thanksgiving is right around the corner — and if public health agencies have their way — celebrations this year promise to…
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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…
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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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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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…
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Bay Area and Central Coast counties ask residents to stay home over holiday weekend
Bay Area and Central Coast health officials are asking residents to prevent the spread of…
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Beach closures and protocols this Fourth of July weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The number one rule for beach goers this weekend is no large gatherings. The city of Monterey announced all of its beaches…
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City of Monterey reports large crowds over holiday weekend
City officials in Monterey said it was a busy Memorial Day weekend this…
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Central Coast veterans mourning their own
Central Coast veterans honor the lives of fallen service…
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What’s open on the Central Coast for Memorial Day weekend?
This Memorial Day weekend is not like any we have seen…
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Monterey business owner keeps Valentine’s Day traditions alive with flowers
“Everybody loves flowers and everyone loves everybody, so they give them flowers,” Fely…
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