Monterey’s sister city donates medical masks, goggles
Monterey’s sister city in Taiwan has donated medical masks and goggles to help during the COVID-19…
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Group is “all in” to help unemployed during COVID-19 pandemic
Isobel Swart is only in 4th grade, but every Wednesday has has a very special job. “We put together all this food to give out to people who have lost…
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Salinas High School senior raises money for signs to help visually impaired students
A Salinas High School student is helping visually impaired students by raising money for new…
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Santa Cruz woman spreads cheer to health care workers
This summer, Jackie Tucker, has delivered over 350 boxes of baked goods to health care workers and students in Santa Cruz…
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Love with Lemons: Child raises money for fallen officers
These days you hear a lot of anti-police messages, with fair…
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Santa Cruz police rangers give new clothes to homeless man
The Santa Cruz Police Department shared a video of two of its rangers giving new clothes to a homeless…
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Santa Cruz County artists spread word about Census through chalk
The Santa Cruz County Census is partnering with artists from around the county to help get the word…
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Summer programs open up for kids under guidelines
Summer programs open up for kids with…
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Community gives back to National Guard as they bid them farewell
Community bids farewell to National Guardsmen on the Central…
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Artist starts community project to draw attention to struggling businesses
It’s a typical walk around the neighborhood, until you come by Amy Steinberg’s house.…
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Pacific Grove High School holds graduation ceremony at raceway
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) It was one for the history books for Pacific Grove High School’s Class of 2020 on Friday, where hundreds gathered at…
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Felton Fire Engineer recognized by Starbucks for volunteer service
The Felton Fire Protection District said its Fire Engineer, Renee Fenker, was recognized for her volunteer…
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Local ‘kindness club’ gives back to essential workers
Many knew Julie Neff as a 2nd grade teacher at Spring Grove Elementary School in Hollister, but now she has become one of the town’s…
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Santa Cruz Warriors selling t-shirts to benefit COVID-19 response fund
The Santa Cruz Warriors said they are partnering with Something Inked on a project benefiting the Community Foundation Santa Cruz…
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Artist sells work to support local food banks
Contemporary art is Tracey Adam’s passion.…
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Hollister band students play music for neighbors during shelter in place
Hollister band students play music for neighbors sheltering in…
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Watch: Salinas School Resource Officer reads ‘The Good Egg’
The Salinas Police Department has shared a video of one of its officers reading a children’s book outside McKinnon Elementary…
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Anonymous donor gives $1 million to Dominican Hospital, allowing bonus for all employees
An anonymous local donor has donated $1 million to Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and will be dispersed entirely to…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: Recovered COVID-19 patient released from Watsonville hospital after incredible recovery
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) There were a flood of emotions as a woman was discharged from a hospital in Watsonville with a new lease on life on Friday…
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Salinas teacher uses $1,000 donation to surprise students
“If you could have one thing right now, would you want an art project, a science project, a board game?,” asked 6th grade teacher, Alyse Herrera.…
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