Rosca de Reyes, a tradition on the Central Coast
People gather to break the rosca, whose meaning is to find the Child God, and whoever finds him in the middle of the bread, must present an image of…
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Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey
First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…
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Food safety tips for holiday dinner
Here are some food safety tips that can help keep your holiday meals delicious and safe.…
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Firefighters team up with local organizations to help raise over 10,000 toys for children
It’s not just Santa seeing who’s naughty or nice this season, it’s also local firefighters and organizations teaming up with jolly Saint Nick…
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Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast
Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…
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Monterey offers free holiday dinner drive thru
City of Monterey is offering free holiday meal kits on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are…
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Cutoff dates for December 25
If you want your packages to arrive on time for Christmas, United States Postal Service is recommending packages or holiday cards be sent by the…
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Tips on how to stay safe during the holidays
Here are a few tips from North County Fire Authority to keep your home safe during the…
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Crest Christmas Tree Farm recovering after CZU Fire
Last year’s CZU Fire destroyed almost 85% Crest Ranch Christmas Trees, and they only have about 9 acres of trees to sell this…
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Local bakery prepares for Dia De Los Muertos
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local bakery prepares to sell pan de Muerto on one of their busiest holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. La Soledad Bakery in Salinas…
Continue ReadingSpooky movies to get you in the Halloween spirit
By Chloe Melas What better way to get in the spooky spirit than curl up and watch some scary flicks. From the creepy crawly to family classics,…
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Biden touts US coronavirus progress at July 4 White House event: ‘America is coming back together’
By Kate Sullivan, Kate Bennett and Paul LeBlanc, CNN President Joe Biden touted the nation’s progress against the coronavirus pandemic Sunday…
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Hollister Fire Department shares firework alternatives ahead of 4th of July
Due to concerns surrounding fireworks this year and the cancellation of many Central Coast events, the Hollister Fire Department is sharing firework…
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Juneteenth events on the Central Coast
President Joe Biden signed legislation passed by congress establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday marking the…
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A deep dive into World Ocean Day 2021
June 8th, 2021 marks the 13th annual World Ocean Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness around the conservation of the earth’s…
Continue ReadingPlan ahead: Walmart will not be open this Thanksgiving
The world’s largest retailer announced that it will close all its stores for this year’s turkey day as a “thank you” to…
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Monterey County pays tribute to those fallen while serving the country
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Monterey County residents are joining the nation, remembering and honoring military members who lost their lives while serving…
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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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Santa Cruz Police Department delivers Easter baskets to kids
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Police Department teamed up with the community to deliver Easter baskets to kids in the Beach Flats area.…
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Drone show over Dublin to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
DUBLIN, Ireland (CBS) 500 drones formed shamrocks and spelled out “I Love Ireland” and “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” in the sky above Dublin.…
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Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fisherman’s Wharf
Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fisherman’s…
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Valentine’s Day brings business to Fisherman’s Wharf
Couples flocked to Fisherman’s Wharf today in order to celebrate Valentine’s…
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Valentine’s Day drive-through hosted for Veterans
Valentine’s drive-through for…
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Fisherman’s Wharf businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day
Fisherman’s Wharf prepares for Valentine’s…
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PG&E: Metallic balloons cause dozens of power outages on Central Coast
Pacific Gas and Electric is reminding Californians to be careful with metallic balloons this Valentine’s…
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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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