Dolan Fire burns 128,417 acres, containment now at 57%
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At least one person dead after car crash near Pajaro
The California Highway Patrol confirms that at least one person is dead after a car crash near Pajaro Saturday…
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Major injury crash in Pajaro Saturday evening
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) At least one person was injured after a vehicle rollover happened near Pajaro in Monterey County Saturday…
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Monterey County COVID-19 metrics falling toward next-tier thresholds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The testing site at Cesar Chavez Library in East Salinas is now allowing for unlimited walk-ins where it used to be limited or…
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Central Coast demonstrators demand justice for Breonna Taylor
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Six months following the death of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot in her home in Kentucky during a police raid,…
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North Monterey County students encourage 2020 Census participation
Group across the Central Coast have been granted an additional month to encourage participation in the 2020…
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Prunedale resident killed in Friday morning motorcycle crash
A 64-year-old Prunedale resident died Friday morning as a result of a motorcycle…
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Evacuation orders and warnings for Central Coast fires
See a Monterey County evacuation and damage assessment map here: Dolan Fire Evacuation Orders Zone 27: Santa Lucia Road south to Delventuri Road,…
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Salinas man who pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries sentenced to prison
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to 13 years and four months in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple…
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Fort Hunter Liggett emergency responders share details of response to injured firefighters
When the Dolan Fire doubled in size on Sept. 8, three firefighters faced serious to critical injuries, and Fort Hunter…
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Monterey County Health Department releases Halloween guidance
Halloween is expected to look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Monterey County Health…
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Police: Four people who told officers they were gang members arrested on gun charges
Three Greenfield men were arrested on gun and gang-related charges in Monterey…
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Closure extended at Los Padres National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says it is extending closures and fire prohibitions at nine California National…
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Reports of bicycle thefts double from last year in Pacific Grove
The number of bicycles reported stolen in Pacific Grove has doubled since last year, according to…
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Majority of Toro Park trails destroyed in River Fire
Over a month after fire broke out near Pine Canyon, Toro County Park is quiet. The park served as a basecamp for first responders during the River…
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Salinas school district offers computer classes for parents
The Salinas City Elementary School District is taking a step to help parents who are trying to help their children with distance…
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Pinnacles National Park to reopen west entrance
The National Park Service announced that the west entrance of Pinnacles National Park will reopen Friday, but all but a…
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People in auto industry worry about their future after announcement to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In Salinas people in the auto industry realized sooner or later the switch towards electric cars was going to be the future.…
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Activists call for pesticide notification expansion; supervisors keep program as is
Despite calls to expand a pesticide notification pilot program, the Monterey County board of supervisors has decided to keep the program as it is.…
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Central Coast nail salons reopen indoors
It’s a rush back to the nail salon. For some, it’s like they never left. “It’s been 6 months. Way too long for me,” said customer, Jonna…
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