Monterey County graduating seniors receive $2,500 arts scholarship
The Arts Council for Monterey County awarded seven $2,500 scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing college degrees in the arts field, including…
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Businesses looking to hire employees as restrictions lift face difficulties
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The owner of Grace Boutique and Nacho Bizness on Alvarado Street in Monterey tells KION it has been interesting to see the…
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Cannabis enforcement operations conducted in Monterey County
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Bureau of Investigations is conducting cannabis enforcement operations alongside the Department of…
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Monterey City Council to consider letter of support for opening VA Pharmacy at Marina clinic
The Monterey City Council is expected to consider a letter showing support for a Veterans Administration Pharmacy at the Major General William H.…
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Monterey police arrest attempted robbery suspect accused of making threats
A Mountain Ranch man is facing multiple charges after an attempted robbery at a Monterey Super Cuts…
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Monterey approves purchase of new fire engine ahead of wildfire season
The Monterey City Council announced that it has approved the purchase of a new wildland fire engine ahead of what is projected to be a busy wildfire…
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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District celebrates classified school employees
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is celebrating classified school employees this week, May 16 through May…
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BBB recommends research on big online purchases
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused more internet buying — which includes some pretty big purchases like cars and trucks.…
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Salinas resident dies in overnight crash on Del Monte Avenue
Monterey police say a driver has died of injuries received during a crash on Del Monte Avenue…
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Monterey One Water looking to increase monthly rates for sewage services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Monterey One Water customers may soon be seeing their monthly costs double over the next five years. While the agency says it…
Continue Reading Monterey police arrest woman who allegedly led officers on chase, used stolen license plate
Monterey police say a Santa Cruz resident has been arrested for allegedly using a stolen license plate on a vehicle and leading officers on a…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz man faces several charges after allegedly stealing police car
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) A Santa Cruz resident is facing several charges after reportedly running away from authorities, following suspicion he was…
Continue Reading Police: Handcuffed suspect escapes from Monterey officers, steals patrol car before capture
A suspect is facing multiple charges after he reportedly escaped during his arrest and stole a patrol…
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Montage Health celebrates 50,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose
Montage Health marked a milestone Monday in its COVID-19 vaccination…
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Owlfish spotted in the depths of the Monterey Bay
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) An owlfish has been spotted in the depths of the Monterey Bay by researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research…
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Monterey Peninsula tourism looking up says visitors bureau
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula could see a big boost in tourism this year as more and more people get…
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Montage Health forms Helen Baszucki Center for Nursing Excellence with $6.5 million gift
Montage Health announced Thursday that with a $6.5 million contribution from Paul Baszucki in honor of his late wife, it…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium prepares for return of all guests in mid-May
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The sights and sounds of the Monterey Bay Aquarium will soon be open to all guests as staff are slowly able to re-open. After…
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Dates announced for 2021 Artichoke Festival
The Artichoke Festival announced that it will be returning to the Monterey County Fairgrounds in…
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Monterey airport announces new start dates for flights to Orange County, Burbank
The Monterey Regional Airport announced new start dates for seasonal hop-on flights to Orange County and…
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Local performers needed for Monterey County Fair “Fair Fun in 2021”
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fair is looking for local talent to perform at this year’s event “Fair Fun in 2021.” Local…
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Financial experts warn of over-spending as business sectors reopen
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The pandemic has put the travel industry on hold for more than a year. As people get vaccinated, and with extra money from…
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Monterey to phase out outdoor mask requirement citations
The CDC updated mask guidance this week to say that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask outdoors, and the City of Monterey says it…
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Increased whale deaths linked to ship traffic
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KPIX, KION) In the past month, five whales have been found dead in or outside the San Francisco Bay. Most of them appear to…
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Community Human Services acquires Monterey property to be used as homeless shelter
Community Human Services announced that the board of directors has approved the acquisition of a property located at 600 E. Franklin Street in…
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Flixbus to expand to Monterey
Flixbus, a bus service network spanning several states and countries, is set to expand to Monterey, according to the…
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Monterey man sentenced to prison for exposing himself at store
A Monterey man has been sentenced to three years in prison for indecent exposure, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…
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Restaurants and aquarium have the option to open at 75 percent under vaccine requirement
California announced that restaurants and aquariums can open at 75% if customers can show proof of a negative COVID test or full…
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Sea otter raised for release by Monterey Bay Aquarium dies at the age of 11
The Monterey Bay Aquarium said it has learned that a sea otter known as Otter 501 has died at the age of…
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Sea Otter Classic scheduled for October 2021
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Sea Otter Classic, “A Celebration of Cycling” will return to the Central Coast this year after being postponed due to…
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State medical board revokes Monterey doctor’s license to practice
A Monterey doctor with multiple convictions and accusations of negligence and failing to…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for robberies, thefts in Monterey County
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison on multiple charges related to crimes that happened in Seaside and…
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Mass vaccination clinic to be held in Salinas this weekend
The Salinas Fire Department and Pinnacle Health Care are holding a mass vaccination clinic this Saturday, April…
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Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey to reopen
The City of Monterey announced Monday that it is reopening Dennis the Menace…
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Steep decline in giant sea turtles seen off US West Coast
Scientists were documenting stranded sea turtles on California’s beaches nearly 40 years ago when they noticed…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium to host virtual job fair
After announcing a reopening date for the general public May 15, the Monterey Bay Aquarium says they will host a virtual job fair to fill dozens of…
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Rent assistance arrives for Monterey
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help distribute $1.25 million in aid to low-income households that are suffering from a loss of income…
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Effects of Ocean Acidification on Central Coast sea life
Researchers along the California coast have been concerned about acidity levels in the water and what impacts it could have on local sea…
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Mountain lion sighting in Monterey
It wasn’t the Easter Bunny that visited one Monterey man Sunday morning, it was a mountain lion!…
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Central Coast celebrates second Easter amid pandemic
Old Fisherman’s Wharf is celebrating Easter Sunday with the Easter Bunny and…
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Easter Bunny visiting Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Old Fisherman’s Wharf is all decked out for family fun this Easter weekend, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny from 12-6 p.m. Sunday.…
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65+ vaccine clinic set for Wednesday at Monterey Conference Center
The Monterey Fire Department will host a vaccine clinic for residents aged 65 and older on April 7 at the Monterey Conference…
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Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Easter Weekend
EASTER FUN | MONTEREY’S OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF | SAT & SUN The Easter bunny is back at the Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey this…
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More than two dozen catalytic converter thefts reported in Monterey since July
Monterey police say they have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles…
Continue Reading Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen in May
The heart of the peninsula will finally be able to allow guests as the Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced reopening dates for May of this…
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Police: Monterey burglary suspect found driving stolen tractor under the influence of drugs
A Monterey man has been arrested on multiple charges after police responded to a report of a man…
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Caught on Camera: Group of seals spotted in Monterey Bay
Seals in Monterey are enjoying the warm day…
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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton visit Monterey over the weekend
A fishing and whale watching company in Monterey had a couple famous customers this past…
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Central Coast Woman deals car problems, contacts Message Max for help
Things are moving in the right direction after a local woman messaged Max after having a traumatizing experience with an SUV she bought nearly a year…
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Rapid antibody testing in Monterey County for those who survived virus
ARCpoint Labs of Monterey Bay has antibody testing for those who have not yet received a vaccine. It’s also for those who have received both doses of…
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