Cross country freshman with autism runs in state championships
Fresh out of high school, Monterey Peninsula College cross country team has a new star runner making strides on the…
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How the new redistricting draft could affect Monterey County ag workers
Monterey County leaders are expressing disappointment over a redistricting draft that would essentially split the Salinas Valley in half.…
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Family issues statement after children of former Hollister Police Sgt. shot, one killed
Former Hollister Police Sergeant’s family issued a statement after their son and nephew were shot while riding on their skateboards at a skate park…
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Marina Police Department K9 dies
Marina Police Department reported their K9 Enzo passed away a few days ago after suffering injuries from serving his…
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Soledad Seniors create Thanksgiving centerpieces for November Senior Social
Every month, Soledad Community Center hosts Senior Social where seniors from the area get to enjoy live music, delicious meals, and hands-on…
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Meet Monterey County’s ‘courtroom dogs’ who help kids face their abusers in court
Man’s best friend has long been providing comfort to children with special needs, veterans experiencing PTSD after war, and patients in hospitals.…
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Newsom administration visits Hollister to announce new housing for farmworkers
Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration visited Hollister on Tuesday to work with local leaders about creating housing for migrant farmworkers and…
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Colorful sunrise captured by Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) They say an image is worth a thousand words and this view left us speechless. Salinas Police department shared this sunrise…
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10-year-old found safe in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 10-year-old…
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Highway 152 closed for deadly crash
Part of Highway 152 is fully closed for a deadly crash this…
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Deadly crash on Highway 1 in Monterey
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash off Highway 1 on the Del Monte Boulevard onramp.…
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Salinas honors veterans with 11th annual Veterans Day Parade
After going virtual last year, the Monterey County Veterans Day Parade is back for its 11th…
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California District Attorneys Association say there’s a lack of minority attorneys
For several years, studies show there’s been a lack of minority representation among attorneys across the country and the…
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Prices for basic goods continue to rise
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Prices for groceries, gas and other basic goods continue to rise impacting families across the country and the Central…
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Bradley Elementary library floods after years of maintenance issues
After years of dealing with issues in the building — the library at Bradley Elementary School has reached its breaking point. The library was shut…
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Sea otters vaccinated for COVID-19 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
The sea otters who call the Monterey Bay Aquarium home are rolling up their invisible sleeves to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to make a first public appearance in two weeks in Monterey
Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to appear for the first time in nearly two weeks for the 2021 Economic Summit in…
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Car crashes into building in Salinas
A car ran into an electric pole and crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Salinas.…
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Mudslide in Monterey County leaves car stuck on the road
Monterey County Regional Fire reported a mudslide after Tuesday morning’s showers.…
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Comcast Xfinity internet outage hits customers across the US
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business If your Tuesday morning started out with internet connectivity problems, it’s not just you. Comcast customers in…
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Increase in visitors expected as international travel restrictions lifted
Central Coast expects to see an uptick in visitors after international travel restrictions are lifted in the United States.…
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PG&E prepares for more wet weather on the Central Coast
Another wet storm is on the way to the Central Coast tonight, and Pacific Gas & Electric is preparing for more possible…
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Local antenna viewers to rescan television channels this week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – If you use an antenna to watch local television over-the-air, we are updating our signal on Fremont Peak on Wednesday,…
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Mask mandate returns to Monterey County
An indoor mask mandate is expected to be in effect after Monterey County’s transmission rate continues to be substantial, according to the Centers of…
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Salinas Police identify dead man near the creek
Salinas Police found a dead man in his late 20s or early 30s near the creek at 1400 block of Constitution Boulevard on Oct. 18…
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New Student Housing revealed in CSUMB
Students have already started moving into the recently completed Mosaic Student Housing complex at Cal State University Monterey Bay.…
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Human remains found in Monterey County on Halloween in connection to Fairfield homicide
Fairfield Police Department said they arrested three individuals after human remains in Monterey County were discovered following the investigation…
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How is the central coast preparing to vaccinate children 5-11 years old
Schools around the central coast are currently waiting for the go-ahead to start administering vaccines to children 5 to 11 years old.…
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Highway 1 fully reopen after rockslide cleared near Monterey and San Luis Obispo County
Caltrans closed Highway 1 from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Fullers Point in Monterey County due to a rockslide.…
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Prescribed burns in Wilder Ranch State Park continues, park shares photos
California State Parks has been conducting prescribed burns at Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz County since Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
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Día de los Muertos Events near you
From pan de muertos and sugar skulls to marigolds and alters, Nov. 2 is a day many take the time to pay tribute to their loved ones who are no longer…
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Driver hits 50-year-old woman walking into traffic in Salinas
Police said a 50-year-old woman stepped into traffic without giving cars time to yield.…
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Santa Cruz Police issues 28 citations and arrests 8 people over Halloween weekend
The police department said they were busy over 24 hours through the night into the early hours of November…
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Monterey High School football game cancelled due to COVID-19
Monterey High School canceled their football game against Gonzales High on…
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Measure A: Increasing cannabis tax funds toward early childhood education in Santa Cruz
Voters in the City of Santa Cruz only have one thing to decide on Tuesday’s election — whether or not to increase the portion of the city’s…
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Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief to retire
Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief Ian Larkin announced his retirement. His last day will be Nov. 5, 2021.…
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Monterey County holds community town hall on vaccinations for children
Monterey County will be answering questions about children vaccinations for COVID-19 on Oct. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. over zoom.…
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Are earthquakes becoming more common on the Central Coast?
When it comes to California, we’re in earthquake country… and we’ve felt them with the recent earthquakes off the coast of Moss Landing and on the…
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Premier Cinemas to open in Soledad in time for Halloween
Premiere Theaters in Soledad is opening its theater Friday, just in time for Halloween.…
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Vaccinating kids aged 5-11 for COVID: What parents should know
An independent FDA advisory panel has voted to authorize a lower dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11, making the vaccine one step…
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High surf warning on the Monterey and Santa Cruz County coast
There is a high surf warning until Tuesday at 11 a.m. Expect 20-30 foot waves this week with strong rip currents and possible coastal…
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Zoom-chat with biologist taking care of Iniko, the condor that survived the Dolan Fire
Ventana Wildlife Society is hosting a Zoom Chat on Thursday, Oct. 28 where the Condor team will talk about their incoming release of their condors…
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Three people found overdosing on fentanyl over the weekend at Derby Park
Officers responded to a welfare check on three people that were lying in the bowl of the skate park at Derby Park and quickly determined the three…
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See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast
From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Santa Cruz County CZU burn scar area
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz County Officials have lifted all debris flow evacuation orders in and near the CZU Lightning Complex burn scar…
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Santa Cruz County issues evacuation orders over expected rain event
The County of Santa Cruz is issuing evacuation warnings before this weekend’s rainstorm. The county says rainfall amounts are expected to exceed…
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Hollister police confiscate ghost gun
Officers with the Hollister Police Department confiscated a ghost gun Friday…
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Storm watch: Preparing for debris flow, road issues this weekend
The County of Santa Cruz Emergency Operations Center is monitoring this weekend’s storm for any possible debris flow…
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PG&E prepares for outages during upcoming rain
As the Central Coast prepares for more rain this weekend, PG&E is making sure they’re prepared for any potential weather-related outages.…
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11-year-old hospitalized from Spring Grove School tests positive for COVID-19
Spring Grove School sixth-grader was taken from a local hospital to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford after testing positive for…
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