Monterey woman accused of stabbing domestic partner
A Monterey woman is facing attempted murder charges in connection to a domestic violence-related…
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Marina man arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit prescription drugs
A Marina man is behind bars after the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said he was selling counterfeit prescription…
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Pacific Grove issues moratorium on residential and commercial evictions
The City of Pacific Grove announced that it is issuing a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions that are due to nonpayment of rent as a…
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Monterey County implementing new Shelter in Place order with more emphasis on social distancing
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County officials announced today that they would be implementing a revised Shelter in Place order, and they…
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Importance of keeping your routine during isolation
The shelter in place order has everyone stuck at home feeling anxious, stressed or even…
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Teachers organize parade to continue to connect with students
Teachers and their students were reunited at last, Friday. After weeks of uncertainty and days of staying indoors, kids are reminded that their…
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Monterey County eyes fairgrounds as potential homeless quarantine site
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County leaders are working overtime to try and figure out just how to handle the homeless population during the…
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Monterey County CPS worried about a dip in calls for suspected child abuse
Monterey County, Calif. (KION) Monterey County Family and Children Services report a slight decrease in referred child abuse calls during the…
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California Health Corps gives hope to international medicine degree holders
Salinas, CA (KION) – It’s been just a few days since the announcement of the California Health Corps. Governor Gavin Newsome tweeting today that over…
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Schools adjust to distance learning and aim to provide WiFi for all
Around 3,700 laptops are being given to Greenfield students, this week. Greenfield Union School District is providing one for every child in 1st…
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Monterey County library staff using 3-D printers to make masks
The Monterey County Free Libraries buildings are closed while the Shelter in Place order is in effect, and while it is…
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Salinas increasing shelter space, services for homeless during pandemic
The City of Salinas is working to help the city’s homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic, and some of the ways it is doing…
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Witness helps Marina Police catch suspects in attempted vehicle theft
Two people were arrested on suspicion of trying to steal a vehicle after a community member reported it and gave information leading to the…
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Leaders suggest hazmat-costumed person holding up “China Did This” sign sets bad tone
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning of a surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans as the coronavirus pandemic…
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California schools will remain closed through end of year, distance learning continues
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Gavin Newsome announces all public schools in the state will…
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Farm workers continue to work hard amid COVID-19 crisis
The hard work continues for thousands of Central Coast farm workers. In Salinas, lettuce is picked at rapid speed to stock grocery stores and feed…
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South County city hosting daily themed scavenger hunt
Throughout the month of April, the City of Gonzales’ Recreation Department is inviting community members to participate in a daily scavenger…
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City of Monterey asking for donations during N95 mask drive for first responders
The City of Monterey is hosting a N95 mask drive for local first responders, and the city is asking for…
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Monterey lab offering COVID-19 testing for first responders
A Monterey lab is offering rapid COVID-19 testing, which can detect an exposure in less than 20 minutes.…
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CHOMP says supplies are well-stocked as they adjust to nationwide mask scramble
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As Monterey County health officials say they are looking at additional sites for medical care if there is a surge in COVID-19…
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