Popular places close down along Alvarado Street in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) At this time last year, Alvarado Street in downtown Monterey looked a little different than it does now. While people are…
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How CTF prisoners raised $30,000 for a Palma student in need
When one Palma student was struggling to pay the $1,200 monthly tuition after both his parents suffered medical emergencies, the inmates already had…
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Salinas man arrested for evading arrest during Thanksgiving call
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials say on Thanksgiving they were called out to check on a suspicious vehicle near…
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CDC advisory committee to vote Tuesday on who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
A document obtained by CNN shows the CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices is scheduling an emergency meeting for Tuesday discussing…
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Black Friday lines form at GameStops across Central Coast
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION) Stores all over the Central Coast remain closed for Thanksgiving, with many big name stores not opening up early as they…
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SVMH staff member: Entering a COVID unit is like entering a warzone
As Thanksgiving continues, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare staff are working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients at the…
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Inmates at Monterey County Jail may be involved in statewide EDD scam
Thousands of inmates in California, including death row inmates, may have received up to a billion dollars from the…
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Felony charge filed against driver who crashed into Salinas restaurant diners
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Community members are coming out in support of a local Salinas restaurant after a shocking accident last week sent outdoor…
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Organization pushes for farm workers to get COVID-19 vaccine priority
The United Farm Worker Foundation said it is imperative farm workers are among the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, once they become…
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Carmel High School considers changing mascot
The “Padre” has been the mascot of Carmel High School since it was founded 80 years ago, but now the school is considering a…
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Salinas police search for high-speed chase suspect
The Salinas Police Department is asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen…
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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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Salinas hospital staff issue plea for safety as they hit record number of COVID-19 patients
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has surpassed a COVID-19 milestone, and staff have issued…
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Monterey County agency asks for blanket donations to help migrant families
In an effort to help migrant families stay warm this winter, the Monterey County Office of Education’s Migrant…
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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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Election results certified in Monterey County
Monterey County Elections announced Tuesday that Registrar of Voters Claudio Valenzuela…
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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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Here is where Central Coast families in need can pick up food ahead of Thanksgiving
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION)–This Thanksgiving because of the pandemic’s aftermath, more families than ever are expected to take advantage of help…
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Businesses take advantage of construction pause in Oldtown Salinas
Businesses have expressed concerns as they tried to adapt to pandemic restrictions while construction is ongoing in…
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Suspect with child arrested in connection to Salinas carjacking
A man has been arrested on carjacking and child endangerment charges after an incident Monday…
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