MPUSD decides on distant learning to start school year
We are learning more about why MPUSD has decided to start the school year with distance learning.…
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Estranged husband accused of killing wife as she shielded her children arrested in Marina
A Madera man accused of killing his estranged wife as she shielded her three…
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Pop-up COVID-19 testing site in Monterey Thursday
Natividad is hosting a pop-up COVID-19 testing site in Monterey…
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UFW Foundation gives back to farm workers facing food shortages
UFW Foundation gives back to struggling farm…
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Soledad City Manager McHatten on Administrative Leave
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Soledad City Manager Michael McHatten has been placed on administrative leave, a city official confirms with KION. The…
Continue Reading Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will start with distance learning this Fall
It’s been a long summer for teachers waiting to hear when, and how, they will start up school. “There’s a very real lack of comfort with the idea of…
Continue Reading Pop-up COVID-19 testing site opening in Castroville
The Monterey County Health Department announced that a pop-up COVID-19 testing…
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Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to host virtual housing resource fair
The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s Housing Initiative is hosting a virtual Salinas…
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Monterey County Supervisors write Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requesting business reopening
Several members of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors have sent a…
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19-year-old woman killed in Highway 101 crash near Esperanza Road
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 7/14/20: The California Highway Patrol is providing more information in a deadly multi-car crash near Esperanza Road…
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Monterey woman found guilty of not treating or surrendering dog with severely broken leg
A Monterey woman was found guilty of failing to care for her dog, Peanut, according…
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Monterey police looking for two people suspected of using stolen credit card
Monterey police said they are looking for two people suspected of using a stolen credit…
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State strike teams intended to help with business compliance visiting Monterey County
The Monterey County Health Department said a state strike team, which is…
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Salinas police conduct attempted murder investigation after teen shot in buttocks
Salinas police are conducting an attempted murder and attempted robbery investigation after they…
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Salinas City Manager announces retirement
Salinas City Manager Ray Corpuz has announced his retirement, according to City Council Member Scott…
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Monterey County businesses react to second closure
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that several business sectors will be required to close indoor operations statewide. He also said…
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Parents start petition to reopen schools full-time for vulnerable students
Kids are finding fun in staying home this Summer, but parents are worried about what lies…
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Families of inmates plan on suing Monterey County Jail amid COVID-19 outbreak
68 inmates and a staff member inside the Monterey County Jail have tested positive for…
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Salinas Police: Gang member found with meth, stolen gun
Salinas police arrested a man who they say is a gang member following a traffic…
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Monterey Sports Center closes following new closures
The City of Monterey announced that the Monterey Sports Center has…
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Monterey mayor announces bid for re-election
Monterey Mayor Clyde Roberson announced that he will be running for…
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Three arrested in connection to armed robbery at Montebella Park
Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at Montebella Park early Saturday…
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Carmel wine tasting rooms opening outdoors for business
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Wine tasting rooms in Carmel are opening up for business this week after they got the go-ahead by the city to go outdoors.…
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Tech CEO resigns after video of racist rant toward Asian family goes viral
Tech CEO Michael Lofthouse has resigned from San Francisco IT Company, Solid8, after he was caught on video saying racist remarks against an Asian…
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Officer involved shooting after confrontation with suicidal man
A Monterey man will be booked into jail after threatening to shoot the officers who responded to his 911 call.…
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Fatal crash kills one
One person is dead after a fatal crash occurred along U.S. 101 heading south near Gould…
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Boil water alert lifted in Monterey
UPDATE: 7.11.20 A boil water alert has been lifted in the Del Monte area of Monterey California American Water took bacteria samples that reveals the…
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Public viewing for Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter draws memories, emotions for many
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A city in mourning on Saturday, remembering the life of a beloved mayor in…
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Homeowners in Pacific Grove mobile homes file lawsuit against the city
The Monarch Pines Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against the City of Pacific Grove. Homeowners of the cooperative say they feel harassed…
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Alisal Union School District closed after staff test positive for COVID-19
Two Alisal Union School District staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the closure of the district…
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SVMHS adds second COVID-19 unit for patients needing hospitalization
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital staff announced an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations has led the hospital to add a second unit dedicated to…
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Monterey County Sheriffs Office unsure how inmates got Coronavirus
100 Monterey County jail inmates await COVID-19 test…
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Salinas restaurants struggle with limited outdoor dining
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Restaurants in Salinas are struggling to stay afloat once again after new state order shut down indoor…
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Restaurants on Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf open for outdoor dining
Old Fisherman’s Wharf said that nearly all of its restaurants are open for outdoor…
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Central Coast Comeback: the future of grocery shopping
Russo’s Wholesale has provided produce on the Monterey Peninsula for 70 years, but when the pandemic hit business came to a halt.…
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City of Monterey issues boil notice
The City of Monterey is asking a part of the city to boil your water before drinking or preparing food to avoid illness.…
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Video shows racist remarks made against Salinas native at Fresno taproom
A Salinas native working in Fresno shared a video that appears to show a man making derogatory…
Continue ReadingPacific Grove police warn of Craigslist scam targeting sellers
Pacific Grove police are warning residents about a scam that they say is being reported more often…
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City of Salinas announces new Interim Fire Chief
The City of Salinas announced Thursday that Deputy Fire Chief Michele Vaughn will serve as the Interim Fire…
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Seaside aims for better education after COVID-19 case spike
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The City of Seaside’s mayor is aiming to better educate residents about COVID-19 safety protocols after the city saw a spike…
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Central Coast schools discuss reopening plan for upcoming school year
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Schools across the Central Coast are mulling over plans for what the upcoming school year is going to be like. For…
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Prescribed burn jumps road near Lockwood prompting closure
A section of Jolon Road is closed at Mission and Jolon Streets until about 3:30 p.m., according to Fort Hunter…
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Pacific Grove City Hall facilities closing to public due to COVID-19 increase
The City of Pacific Grove announced that its City Hall facilities will be closing to the public due to an…
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CHOMP warns of rising number of COVID-19 cases on Monterey Peninsula
The Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is warning people to take precautions as the…
Continue Reading Restaurant removes man after racist tirade against family
A Northern California restaurant server ordered a man to leave after he made racist comments and…
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Outdoor wine tasting approved in Carmel-by-the-Sea
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) Coming in just ahead of the deadline – hours before new restrictions in Monterey County would close local wine…
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City of Salinas issues emergency order requiring face coverings
The City of Salinas is now requiring residents to wear face coverings “throughout the city” to curb the city’s growing coronavirus…
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ICE: international students enrolled in online-only classes to leave U.S.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that nonimmigrant students taking an online course load will no longer be able to remain in…
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COVID-19 testing “no shows” and other concerns in Monterey County
Some concerns from Monterey County health officials after reports of “no shows” and other issues regarding COVID-19…
Continue Reading Monterey County to issue order shutting down business sectors
The California Department of Public Health announced that Monterey County has been added to the State’s COVID-19 watch…
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