Santa Cruz health experts discuss vaccinations
Santa Cruz County healthcare leaders will be having a press conference today to discuss vaccinations. …
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Local businesses react to new Central Coast mask recommendations
With increasing cases of COVID-19, Bay Area cities last week recommended indoor masking in public places.…
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Traffic Alert: Highway 1 reopened in both directions near Soquel Drive
The California Highway Patrol has closed Highway 1 in both directions due to a person in crisis in the…
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Free vaccinations, immigration consultations to be provided at Royal Oaks event
Several Central Coast agencies are hosting a clinic to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, free immigration consultations and free…
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Pacific Grove distributes coupons to support local restaurants
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) For two and a half months in spring 2021, the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce distributed coupons for $10 off any meal…
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Hospitals prepare for possibility of influx of COVID-19 patients
Hospitals nationwide are considering the possibility of an influx of COVID-19 cases as the delta variant appears to spread.…
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DA’s Office investigates Salinas police shooting that resulted in death of 19-year-old
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is investigating a 911 call that resulted in a police shooting killing a 19-year-old Salinas…
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Hollister Police responds to multiple calls involving guns and juveniles over a busy weekend
HOLLSITER, Calif. (KION) A busy weekend started for the Hollister Police Department on Thursday, July 15. Police responded to several calls involving…
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How to prepare your home for fire season
For more than two decades, the Monterey County Regional Fire District has had its Wildland Inspection Program to make sure residents are prepared and…
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One person dead, one injured after motorcycle crash in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) One man is dead after a motorcycle crash that happened early Sunday morning. A passenger was also on the motorcycle with the…
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Monterey and Hollister police arrest man accused of trying to entice young children with candy
Monterey Police Department responded to a call at Dennis the Menace Park about an older man attempting to entice young children into his vehicle with…
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Chance of thunderstorms leads to fire concerns for higher elevations
Meteorologists across the area are forecasting the likelihood of dry thunderstorms late this weekend.…
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San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club announces Covid-19 vaccine pop-up clinics in ‘Vax the Valley’
SAN LORENZO VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club is partnering with the County of Santa Cruz Public Health and the Boulder Creek…
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Watsonville native selected as Chicago Cubs draft pick
An Oregon State pitcher and Watsonville native has been selected by the Chicago Cubs during the ninth round of the MLB First-Year Player…
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Red Cross reports blood shortage resulting in surgery delays in Northern California
Hospital blood use has led to a blood supply shortage, according to the American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region, and the organization…
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Gonzales-native goes for title in the MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest
Racing with number 14, Gonzales-native Frankie Garcia is hoping for a podium finish at this year’s MotoAMerica Superbike SpeedFest.…
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Prunedale man sentenced to 9 years in prison for assault
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) Severiano Negrete, Jr., 25, was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for assault causing great bodily injury and attempting…
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Santa Cruz Fire orders closure of off-trail city-owned open spaces due to fire risk
The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in an emergency order Tuesday that the city is going into an extremely dry summer, so they are taking steps to…
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Three free car week events to be hosted by Pacific Grove
PACIFIC FROVE, Calif. (KION) Pacific Grove will feature three car events as part of the series of events happening during Monterey Car Week. Proceeds…
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Monterey County Workforce Development Board opens a new job center in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) Monterey County residents looking for a job can now head over to the new job center located at Monterey Peninsula College’s…
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Watsonville native San Jose State student drafted into MLB
A San Jose State University student and Watsonville native has been drafted into the MLB in the fourth…
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Three Salinas men killed in Castroville shooting
A spokesperson for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says three people have died following a…
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One person sustains major injuries in Highway 101 crash
The 23-year-old Salinas resident was driving their Volkswagen Jetta along northbound Highway 101 when they hit the back of a Chevy Tahoe just south…
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Seaside COVID-19 testing site closes temporarily
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Health Department announced that the COVID-19 testing site located at Greater Victory Temple Church in…
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New community center in Gonzales to provide unique opportunities for youth
The Gonzales community is looking forward to May of 2022, which will mark the beginning of the process of clearing a designated area for its brand…
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Monterey Regional Airport to receive millions in funding to construct new terminal apron
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it is awarding more than $845 million in grants for projects at airports around the country to…
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First Annual Moto Bike Night to be held in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The first annual Moto Bike Night kicks off this weekend on July 9, 2021 in Downtown Pacific Grove. The event will be…
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Scotts Valley Police: Mail thieves caught on camera
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Scotts Valley Police Department said two suspects broke into a locked facility early Thursday morning and stole…
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Another heat wave for the Central Coast’s interior locations, but who is most impacted by extreme temps?
Another round of heat is sitting on the Central Coast’s doorstep. who is most impacted by extreme heat here on the Central Coast, and what you can…
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Millennials are relocating to the Central Coast
As home prices continue to skyrocket, homebuyers in their 30s are moving away from the silicon valley to the Central…
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Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage extended through 2021 and 2022
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) A Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage has been extended through 2021 and 2022 by the Soquel Creek Water District. The conservation…
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Fireworks stolen from local football and cheer organization
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) On Sunday morning, the Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz Football and Cheer team discovered thousands of dollars worth of fireworks…
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Discovery of baby condor presents hope for the species’ return to the area
The recent discovery of a baby condor in the Big Sur area is a promising indicator that the species could once again thrive on the Central Coast.…
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Seaside Police Chief departing for San Leandro Police Department
Chief Abdul Pridgen of the Seaside Police Department will be the next Police Chief of San…
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Central Coast law enforcement sees a spike in violent crimes
Across the Central Coast, law enforcement has seen a spike in both calls and violent crimes law enforcement. However, it is unclear to law…
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes for two families in Santa Cruz County
Habitat for Humanity of Monterey Bay is dedicating two homes to Santa Cruz County families next…
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Delta Variant becomes dominant COVID strain in California
The Delta variant is the dominant strain in California and has been detected on the Central Coast.…
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Art installations to decorate Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History announced their performance lineup for their new biennial festival of lights called Frequency opening September…
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Nonprofit: Regrowth spotted in redwood forest at Big Basin
The Save the Redwoods League shared a photo on Twitter showing signs of hope in Santa Cruz…
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Hollister Police host Bike Rodeo for Kids
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) The Hollister Police Department is connecting with children in the community and hosting a bike rodeo at Calaveras School on…
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Fireworks set Watsonville home on fire
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Neighbors are being credited with alerting a family after their home went up in flames Sunday night. Firefighters say the…
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Rotary Club awards $63 thousand in scholarships to Santa Cruz high school students
Santa Cruz Rotary Club awarded 35 students in the county with scholarships. Each student had to go through an application and interview process,…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office increases patrols Sunday night
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has a bigger roll call on today for the Fourth of July…
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Central Coast water projects creating more water for residents
Having enough water is a big concern for many California cities.
But on the Central Coast, some projects are in the works to help provide more water…
Hollister Police Department debuts new drone program this 4th of July weekend
The Hollister Police Department is debuting their new UAV Drone Program, which will help monitor the use of illegal fireworks this weekend.…
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Small vegetation fire in Seaside possibly caused by fireworks
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Seaside Fire Department responded to a small vegetation fire near Bill’s Monterey Custom Motorcycles on Del Monte…
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Heat impacts on the Central Coast farms and farmworkers
With toasty temperatures expected, a heat advisory goes into effect for everyone outside the coast, with an upgrade to an excessive heat warning on…
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Monterey County parks open to the public for 4th of July weekend
A slew of Monterey County’s scenic parks will welcome the public free of cost for the 4th of July…
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California State Parks announces new app
CA State Park new mobile app allows visitors to access real-time updates on the park and trail. Visitors can get directions to their favorite state…
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Education disparities in Salinas
The pandemic underscored what many state lawmakers call a serious inequality in our education…
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