Local wineries recover from wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic
This past year, the wine industry took a major hit, but along River Road, the COVID-19 pandemic was not the…
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Man files lawsuit against family, Carmel Valley restaurant following viral video of racist rant
A man who went viral after video of a racist rant toward an Asian American family at the Bernardus Lodge and Spa’s…
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Oil sheen spotted off the coast of Pacific Grove
An oil sheen was spotted in the Monterey Bay Thursday off the coast of Pacific Grove, according to the Department of Fish…
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Soledad police welcome new K-9 officer
The Soledad Police Department is welcoming its newest officer on four legs- K-9…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for starting two brush fires, leading deputy on chase
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading no contest to arson and evading a police officer…
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Drought-related disaster loans offered to some Central Coast small businesses
The California Office of Emergency Services announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering…
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Senator Caballero seeks community input on bill changing requirements for Sheriff candidates
California State Senator Anna Caballero has released a survey to get community input on a bill that would…
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Salinas police search for person suspected of stealing items from vehicle
Salinas police are asking for help identifying a person suspected of stealing items from a vehicle in a south Salinas…
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Seaside man pleads guilty to dealing fentanyl-laced pills that killed one person, injured a minor
A Seaside man accused of dealing fentanyl-laced drugs that led to the overdose death of a man and the hospitalization of a minor has pleaded guilty…
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Asian cultural center and museum planned for Salinas Chinatown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There is a new cultural center and museum being planned in Salinas’ Chinatown. Plans are for it to be at the old Republic Cafe…
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Strawberry growers at the mercy of Mother Nature
May is National Strawberry Month, and right now, production is in full swing on the Central…
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Man seen jumping fences around Chualar Canyon arrested on several charges
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on several charges after he was seen jumping fences in the Chualar Canyon area…
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Natividad Medical Center holds first dose Covid-19 vaccination clinic this week
Starting Thursday, residents can take a trip to the Natividad Medical Center to receive their first Covid-19…
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Disabled big rig shuts down Highway 101 slow lane in Greenfield
Southbound Highway 101 near Elm Avenue in Greenfield is seeing delays after a big rig became disabled on the…
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Metz Road-East Street roundabout construction on track to finish late June
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Construction for the Metz Road and East Street roundabout in Soledad is on track to be completed around late June, according…
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Salinas Police to increase patrols during Cinco De Mayo
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police say they will step up patrols during Cinco De Mayo as the Central Coast celebrates the holiday. Additional…
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UPDATE: Power restored for more than 6,000 PG&E customers around Del Rey Oaks, Carmel Valley
Pacific Gas & Electric reports that 6,144 customers are without power in the area around Del Rey Oaks, Seaside and Carmel…
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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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Chews Ridge lookout tower volunteers return as citizen smoke watchers
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The U.S. Forest Service with the Los Padres National Forest says volunteers for the Chews Ridge lookout tower will be…
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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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