Slack kicks off 2021 with a global outage
Slack, the messaging service used by millions of people for work and school, suffered a global outage on…
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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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5 exercises to offset too much sitting
Poor posture is the most recognized, tangible problem associated with too much sitting. Many of us know, all too well, how our sitting posture…
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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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SPCA holds free pet food banks to keep animals fed
The Monterey County SPCA is focusing on keeping pets in their homes during the pandemic by giving out thousands…
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Boeing 737 Max back in air 2 years after grounded by crashes
Commercial flights with Boeing 737 Max jetliners resumed Wednesday for the first time since they were…
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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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Californians under regional stay at home order to receive emergency alert Tuesday
The California Office of Emergency Services says it will be sending an emergency alert at noon to regions under a…
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Joby Aviation buys Uber Elevate
Joby Aviation, a California aerospace company with offices in Santa Cruz and Marina, announced that it is expanding…
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New legislation introduced to help underserved communities build broadband networks
Sen. Anna Caballero has announced new legislation that is intended to help bridge the digital divide…
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Family pet killed in Salinas dog attack
A family is warning other pet owners to be on the look out after they said their dog, Buddy, was attacked and killed by…
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California unveils smartphone tool to trace virus cases
California is rolling out a voluntary smartphone tool to alert people if they spent time near someone who tests positive…
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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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New rule cracks down on emotional support animals on planes
Airlines don’t have to treat emotional support animals as service animals, a new rule…
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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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Central Coast Congressman introduces bill to help hospitality, tourism industries during pandemic
A new bill has been introduced in an effort to help the tourism and hospitality industries that have been…
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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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Holiday travel expected to drop amid pandemic
Holiday travel expected to drop amid…
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South County Animal Rescue hosts low-cost vaccination clinic
South County Animal Rescue will be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic at its visitor’s center…
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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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Monterey Moments mask distribution
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As part of an effort to encourage safe travels during a pandemic, especially with the holidays coming up, The Monterey County…
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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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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers ‘Pay it Forward’ adoption special
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said it has an overload of cats and kittens, so it is holding an adoption special to…
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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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Ring recalls 350,000 smart doorbells after some of them caught fire
Amazon-subsidiary Ring is recalling hundreds of thousands of video doorbells after receiving reports of them catching…
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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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Mobile spay and neuter clinic visits Salinas Chinatown
The SNIP mobile spay and neuter clinic made a stop in the Chinatown area of Salinas…
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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…
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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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3-week-old kittens found in empty Castroville lot
Four kittens are in the care of the SPCA of Monterey County after they were found in a bucket labeled “Free…
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CDC is lifting cruise ban in US waters — but it’s ‘conditional’
If you’re one of those people who have been eagerly awaiting the chance to take a cruise out of US ports, the Centers of Disease Control…
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Monterey-Salinas Transit receives $8.45 million loan for South County facility
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that it has been approved for a loan to help finance the construction of a…
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