Soledad Police: Two arrested for having illegal guns with help of multiple law enforcement agencies
Two people have been arrested in Soledad for having illegal guns, according to police, during a search involving…
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Monterey police search for man accused of groping jogger on rec trail
Police in Monterey are searching for a suspect accused of groping a female jogger on the recreation…
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Northridge Mall prepares for Black Friday shopping rush
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many things get accomplished during the past year — and holiday shopping is no…
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Fresh Express recalls some salad kits due to possible E. coli contamination
The FDA announced that Fresh Express is recalling some of its expired salad kits due to possible E. coli…
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Three people displaced due to house fire near Navajo and N. First Street
Three adults have been displaced due to a house fire near Navajo and N. First Street in…
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Two people arrested after armed robbery during Offer Up transaction in Salinas
Two Stockton residents have been arrested after an Offer Up transaction turned into an armed robbery in…
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Police identify man killed in Saturday night shooting in Salinas
The Salinas Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred on the 800 block of Del Monte Avenue Saturday…
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Dungeness crab not available for Thanksgiving this year in Monterey
Central Coast families celebrating Thanksgiving with Dungeness crab instead of turkey will need to make other plans this…
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Holiday travel expected to drop amid pandemic
Holiday travel expected to drop amid…
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Seaside provides free accessory dwelling unit plans
Seaside offers free accessory dwelling unit plans to create more affordable…
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Central Coast prepares for weekend start of curfew order
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) With the weekend arriving, many people may still be wondering exactly what this new limited stay-at-home order means when…
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Man accused of sexually assaulting teen he met on Snapchat
A San Jose man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a Monterey County teen he met on…
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Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order
State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…
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Royal Oaks man killed in solo crash in North Monterey County
At least one person is killed in a solo-vehicle crash near Las…
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New women’s health clinic opens in Soledad
The Soledad Community Health Care has opened a new women’s…
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Trail crews prepare for future partial reopening of Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District
The Ventana Wilderness Alliance shared photos Friday of its trail crews at work preparing for…
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Crews respond to structure fire on E. Carmel Valley Road
The Pine Canyon Fire Department said it responded to a structure fire at about 9:40 p.m.…
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State Auditor lists Monterey as city at risk of significant revenue loss due to COVID-19
The Office of the California State Auditor has released an analysis of cities relying on tourism and entertainment…
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Monterey County Free Libraries offers hotspots for students
To help students learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Monterey County Free Libraries…
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Police chase ends with car slamming into Gino’s in Salinas, suspect detained
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 11.20.20 1:45 a.m. A high speed police pursuit late Thursday evening ended with a car crashing into Gino’s Italian…
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Central Coast hospitals are experiencing sharp increase in COVID-19 patients
As coronavirus numbers spike across the country, locally hospitals are noticing a concerning trend too.…
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California issues overnight stay-at-home order for counties in purple tier
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state is issuing a limited Stay at Home order due to the rising number…
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Two abandoned buildings catch fire in Marina
Two abandoned buildings caught fire in Marina Thursday, according to the fire…
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Meals on Wheels expands to Cachagua, looks to Big Sur
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula announced that is expanding its delivery service to Cachagua…
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Monterey County DA’s Office will not file perjury charges against former domestic violence witness
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has finished its investigation into the testimony of one of its…
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CHOMP offers free daily check-in phone calls
To help people recovering from an illness or those living alone in need of contact, the Community Hospital of the…
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South County Animal Rescue hosts low-cost vaccination clinic
South County Animal Rescue will be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic at its visitor’s center…
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Man arrested after police say he tried to toss backpack with guns and drugs
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION)–Soledad Police say when they were doing parole and probation compliance checks, Damian Guerrero tried to run from officers.…
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What Monterey County’s burn scars mean for winter
This year, Monterey County suffered from devastating fires, but it’s the aftermath of those fires that has experts concerned. Mudslides, debris…
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Concern growing over burglaries in Monterey County
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said there have been more than a dozen burglaries in the county this…
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Central Coast COVID-19 testing sites could see surge before holidays
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) More and more people are wanting to get tested before the holidays arrive. Some COVID-19 testing sites report seeing an uptick…
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Outdoor heaters approved for Monterey wharves
On Tuesday, the Monterey City Council approved a measure allowing shops and restaurants to set up heaters outdoors to continue outdoor…
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Thousands without power after vehicle drives into phone line, power poles in Marina
More than three thousand people are without power after a vehicle drove into a phone line and damaged three power poles Tuesday…
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Rain threatens outdoor dining
The forecast shows chances of rain this afternoon in Monterey and other parts of the Central Coast, which could pose a threat to outdoor dining.…
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Salinas Police awarded grant to address traffic safety concerns
Salinas Police are getting a boost in the form of a $137,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to address concerns in the…
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Memorials vandalized at Greenfield cemetery
Flowers, statues and crosses at memorials in the Greenfield cemetery were left scattered and desecrated, prompting a Greenfield Police…
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Pacific Grove man convicted on child molestation charges
A Pacific Grove man has been convicted on child molestation charges after a jury found he had continuously molested a 10-year-old…
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Greenfield Union School District welcomes back students for in-person classes
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) A small number of students within the Greenfield Union School District were welcomed back into the classroom for the first…
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Monterey County: Sand bags available to protect from flooding and debris flow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) “If you can look uphill from where you are and see a burnt-out area, you are at risk.” Monterey County offers this bit of…
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All Central Coast counties to increase restrictions as COVID cases skyrocket
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that state health officials are “pulling an emergency brake” on California’s…
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Salinas police investigate attempted murder late Saturday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on 200 block of Rianda Street on Saturday at around 8:41…
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Monterey Moments mask distribution
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As part of an effort to encourage safe travels during a pandemic, especially with the holidays coming up, The Monterey County…
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Recall effort against Seaside city councilman aimed at harming mayoral chances
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Seaside Residents United, the group that initiated a recall campaign against Seaside City Councilman Jon Wizard, announced on…
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277 new COVID-19 cases reported at Correctional Training Facility in past 14 days
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that 142 new COVID-19 cases among inmates…
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NPS grad to be part of SpaceX mission to International Space Station
SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts into orbit this weekend, and one of them has a connection to the Central…
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Sheriff’s Office: Driver leads law enforcement on chase from Salinas to Morgan Hill
The driver of a stolen vehicle has been arrested after a chase that crossed county lines, according to the Monterey…
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Arts Council of Monterey County offers grants for nonprofits in need of support for arts, culture projects
The Arts Council for Monterey County is partnering with the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to offer…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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City of Salinas conducting second interviews of City Manager candidates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With a COVID-19 crisis still at a boiling point, a deep economic crisis hanging over the nation and with the budget of Salinas…
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