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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Winter storm readiness
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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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