Hotels fill up as car enthusiasts flock to Central Coast for Car Week
Car Week and Concours d’Elegance are back after a year hiatus, and car enthusiasts are flocking to the Central Coast to check out the…
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Santa Cruz police search for suspect in robbery at Comerica Bank
Santa Cruz police are looking for the suspect in a robbery at Comerica Bank Friday…
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Monterey County man found guilty of assaulting officers, evading police
A Monterey County man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement has been found guilty of four counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace…
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Diocese of Monterey will not offer vaccine exemptions
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Monterey says the diocese will not be offering exemptions for those who do not want to get a COVID-19…
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San Benito County Supervisors approve $200 vaccine incentive
The San Benito County Supervisors have approved a $200 vaccine incentive for those who get a COVID-19 vaccine in the county, according to Supervisor…
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Suspect arrested on grand theft, vandalism charges after neighbor reports suspicious person
A man has been booked into the Monterey County Jail on several charges after police said a person nearby reported seeing a suspicious…
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Multiple pet pigeons abandoned on side of road in Soledad
SPCA Monterey County said it is caring for nine living fantail pigeons found abandoned along Highway 156 in Soledad, and now officers are looking for…
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Monterey Bay FC to hold open player tryouts for 2022 season
Monterey FC announced that it is holding open player tryouts for its 2022 Inaugural…
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Water Department considers overuse penalties as drought conditions worsen statewide
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Water Department is closely monitoring water supplies and water use in Santa Cruz amid the worsening drought…
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Olympian Monica Abbott discusses future at USA softball during Salinas visit
North Salinas High School alum and USA softball Olympian Monica Abbott took some time to chat with Telemundo 23’s Manuela Baez Thursday about her…
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Extra COVID vaccine OK’d for those with weak immune systems
WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better…
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Several clergy members with Central Coast ties included on list of those with credible accusation of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Fresno has released a list of priests, deacons and other religious leaders credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors while in the…
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Health Officials: Santa Cruz County healthcare system nears capacity
Santa Cruz County health leaders held a news conference Thursday to address the state of COVID-19 locally, and they say the local healthcare system…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz man sentenced to prison for allegedly fleeing from police in stolen patrol car
A Santa Cruz resident was sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly stealing a police patrol vehicle during his arrest and using it to lead…
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Two men arrested on multiple charges during stolen property, vehicle theft investigation in Marina
Two men have been arrested on multiple charges after an investigation to a report of a burglary and vehicle theft on the Monterey peninsula,…
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Monterey police increase patrol staffing for Car Week enforcement
Car Week is underway in Monterey, and the Police Department said it has increased patrol staffing for traffic…
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Kinship Center to benefit from car drawing at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The winner of a drawing at this year’s Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach will get a 2022 INFINIT QX50 LUXE AWD, but the Kinship Center in Salinas…
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Man arrested on multiple charges after incident at Marina home
The bomb squad is responding to an unknown incident in Marina Wednesday evening, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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San Benito County to hold tribute for those who have died of COVID-19
San Benito County said it will be holding a tribute for residents who have died of…
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Santa Cruz goes back to school as California announces new vaccine mandate for teachers
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for students across Santa Cruz, and now California Governor Gavin Newsom is saying that teachers…
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Suspect arrested after Scotts Valley police find fire behind community center
Scotts Valley police said a suspect was arrested after officers on patrol found a fire burning behind the Scotts Valley Community…
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Highway 101 reopens at Crazy Horse after horse trailer tips over
Southbound lanes of Highway 101 closed Wednesday afternoon when a horse trailer tipped over, according to a spokesperson for the California Highway…
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Flores defense team files motion to disqualify prosecutor over tie color
Paul Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, who disappeared 25 years ago after an off campus…
Continue ReadingFlores defense team files motion to disqualify prosecutor over tie color
Paul Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, who disappeared 25 years ago after an off campus…
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Four pet supply retailers settle with California prosecutors over misleading environmental claims
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that the office and 22 other District Attorney’s Offices around the state resolved four…
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Man arrested for attempted murder in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Hollister Police have arrested a 19-year-old for allegedly trying to murder a 21-year-old Hollister man.…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital re-implements protective measures amid rising COVID-19 cases
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Health officials at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital say they will be re-implementing protective measures to help combat the…
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CHISPA President/CEO killed in crash on Davis Road
Salinas police say a 60-year-old was killed in a solo vehicle crash Monday…
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Santa Cruz non-profit serving foster youth reopens center
he Santa Cruz County Office of Education and CASA of Santa Cruz held a press conference for the reopening of the CASA center and the start of a new…
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Monterey County hospitals prepare to implement new state requirements for visitors
Last week, the California Department of Public Health announced a new public health order requiring hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and…
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New Salinas brewery signage allowed to stay
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Brew-N-Krew Ale House in downtown Salinas is facing some issues concerning its overhead signage on the…
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Santa Cruz County supervisors approve single-use food ware ordinance
An ordinance allowing single-use food ware- such as straws utensils and napkins used for takeout or delivery- to only be available upon request has…
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School supply costs create barriers for students
Students across the Central Coast started their new school year and returning to in-person…
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Archeologist brought in after old human remains found at Santa Cruz High School
Utility work is once again underway at Santa Cruz High School two weeks after old human remains were found at a…
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Two teens arrested on suspicion of robbery in Salinas
Salinas police say a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested Sunday on suspicion of robbing two people while on…
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Hartnell College to hold registration fairs in Soledad, King City
Hartnell College announced that it will be holding two-part registration fairs for prospective students at its new center in Soledad and its newly…
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Santa Cruz County reports two COVID-19 deaths after more than two months without one
The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency reports that two people have died of COVID-19 related causes after more than two months without any…
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United Ground Express to host hiring event for new flights at Monterey Regional Airport
United Ground Express (UGE), a subsidiary of United Airlines, announced that it will be holding a hiring event at the Monterey Regional Airport to…
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Boulder Creek community asked to participate in donation drive for Dixie Fire victims
Organizers of a donation drive for victims of the Dixie Fire in Northern California are asking the Boulder Creek community for…
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MST receives grant to buy zero-emission bus, renewable diesel
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced Monday that it has been chosen to receive a $594,919 grant from the California Department of Transportation’s Low…
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Oaxaca comes to Seaside
Central coast residents can enjoy the taste of Oaxaca, Mexico at the “Oaxaca by the Sea” event today, which features food, dancing, music and…
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Paso Robles officers involved in deadly 2020 shooting of Monterey-area man deemed justified
The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced that it has finished a review of a deadly officer-involved shooting from June 2020,…
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Pacific Grove charitable organization reports stolen trailer with equipment
A charitable organization in Pacific Groves has had its trailer filled with equipment used for fundraising events…
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iHeart Media is helping give away backpacks to Santa Cruz County schools
Goodwill Central Coast is giving away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to celebrate the start of the school year and iHeart Media is…
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Power restored to most Greenfield resident after second day of outages
Pacific Gas and Electric reports that more than 5,000 customers in the Greenfield are without power Friday…
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City of Seaside to host ‘Oaxaca by the Sea’ event Sunday
The City of Seaside says it will be hosting a traditional Oaxacan celebration called “Oaxaca by the Sea” this coming…
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Lower section of Bear Gulch Caves reopens at Pinnacles National Park
Staff members at Pinnacles National Park announced that the lower section of the Bear Gulch Caves has reopened to visitors for the…
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Salinas expects to continue with permits for businesses and outdoor operations
Some businesses in Salinas might be able to continue having operations outdoors despite the end date.…
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A day in the life of a Seaside Police Dog
Zhero is part of Seaside Police Department’s K-9 program. His job is to help find missing items, people, and even hidden drugs.…
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Highway 101 reopens in both directions near Greenfield
The California Highway Patrol says northbound lanes of Highway 101 are closed at Espinosa…
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