Feast of Lanterns apologizes for cultural appropriation
The former Feast of Lanterns queen and board president shared a public apology and concerns about the cultural appropriation of the event.…
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Judge blocks vaccine mandate for California prison guards
A judge has blocked an order that was set to take effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against…
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New Hartnell College Softball Coach carries on family legacy
Hartnell College recruits, Salinas native, Casey Watt as the new Head Softball…
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California adults will be able to enroll parents in their health insurance plan
CALIFORNIA (KION) California has become the first state to allow certain adult children to enroll their parents in its health insurance plan. The…
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California Court invalidates Measure Z
California 6th District Court of Appeals invalidates two parts of Monterey County’s Measure…
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Hartnell College reveals new Soledad Education Center
Hartnell College is opening their new education center next Saturday in Soledad and the community is invited to the family festival with free hot…
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Condor that survived Dolan Fire is back in Big Sur
Iniko is back in the Central Coast after being taken to the Los Angeles Zoo to recover from the Dolan…
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Salinas Police arrest the second suspect involved in killing 18-year-old near W. Lake Street
Salinas Police are near W Lake Street, west of N Main Street, responding to a reported shooting since 1 p.m. on Monday.…
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Del Rey Oaks Police catch person stealing checks from ATM
Police arrested a suspect that has been stealing checks from ATM machines in Wells Fargo and Bank of America in Del Rey Oaks, and possibly other…
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Local Ballet Folklorico group created to help keep kids off the streets
Local Folklorico group, Ballet Folklorico Aguila Real, was created with the intention of keeping children away from gang violence.…
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DA released date on hearing for 16-year-old involved in homicide prior to officer-involved shooting
Monterey County District Attorney’s office said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened near North Main St. and Chaparral…
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Diaper Distribution Days for families with special needs in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Pre-registration is currently closed for Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Special Kids Connect’s Diaper Distribution…
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Seaside Police finds “ghost” gun near King Middle School
Seaside Police K9 Officer Dillon detained three underaged suspects and found one of them carrying a loaded “Ghost” gun on…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea appoints new temporary Police Chief
Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council appointed Brian Uhler as the Interim Police Chief.…
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One victim dead, another recovering from a double shooting in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Soledad Police is investigating a double shooting that happened Sunday night, leaving one victim dead and another recovering…
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Salinas Police arrest attempted robbery suspect
Salinas Police arrested a 24-year-old suspect that tried to steal from a 31-year-old woman and her 5-year-old son near 1900 Davis Road over the…
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Power shuts off in parts of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara County
Planned shutoffs started Monday morning at 7 a.m. and are expected to last to Tuesday until 10 p.m. However, due to wind advisories, more areas might…
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What to do when your power is out
Whether it’s a planned power shutoff or an unforeseen outage, depending on your power company, you can find out what it is.…
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Monterey County works with electric company to minimize wildfire
To minimizing wildfire risks, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is shutting off power for up to 25,000 customers in 20 counties, including Monterey…
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Sanks Brothers sentenced up to 26 years in prison for 2016 Salinas Chinatown homicide
Two brothers believed to have been responsible for the death of 23-year-old Kareem Jamal King pleaded guilty to the crime in a Monterey County court…
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