Total of 115 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Soledad prisons
Between the Correctional Training Facility and Salinas Valley State Prison, a total of 115 employees have tested positive…
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Three people arrested in Salinas following street racing incident, two police chases
Three people have been arrested following a 200 vehicle gathering and two police…
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Central Coast gears up for 2020 elections
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Voters from across the Central Coast say they are excited about elections and explain that their focuses at the polls will…
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Cal Am withdraws application for Marina desalination plant
MONTEREY PENINSULA, Calif. (KION) A dramatic reversal in the plan for a controversial desalination plant in Marina where late Wednesday afternoon,…
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Preparing for flu season during a pandemic
Washing our hands and wearing masks has become the new normal, but will it have an effect on the upcoming flu season? Some doctors say…
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Potential change in wind direction to impact Dolan Fire
Helicopters returned to the firefight, Wednesday. After days of heavy smoke and thick fog they are back on the front lines of the Dolan Fire.…
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Monterey County farmworkers celebrate Mexican Independence by forming human flag
Wednesday marks the 210th anniversary of Mexican Independence, and farmworkers found a visual…
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Salinas hopes to shelter homeless through motel purchase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The City of Salinas is moving forward with a plan to try and purchase a local motel for homeless housing. In a unanimous…
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Use of robot leads to safe arrest of armed Hollister man
It was a six hour waiting game for sheriff’s deputies in Hollister, last Monday. The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office camped outside 24-year-old,…
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Monterey County allows schools to apply for waivers to hold in-person classes
Monterey County reports that as of today, the county is eligible to allow schools to apply for waivers to open…
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Three Monterey County State Parks reopening for day use
Three parks that had been closed to visitors due to the Dolan Fire are reopening for day…
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Structure fire on Hilby reportedly started by “suspicious activities”
Seaside firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hilby Avenue Monday night, and investigators believe it was started due…
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Dolan Fire crews on alert for spot fires
JOLON, Calif. (KION) The Dolan Fire continues to rage on the Central Coast and now fire officials say spot fires could be a challenge in their fight…
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CHP breaks ground on new resident post in Big Sur
The California Highway Patrol broke ground on a new Big Sur Resident Post Monday…
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Kitten injured in Carmel Fire returned to family
SPCA Monterey County rescued a cat and a injured kitten from the area around the Carmel Fire…
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Salinas police search for man accused of throwing woman to ground, punching her
The Salinas Police Department is looking for a man accused of throwing a woman to the ground and punching…
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Crews work to contain 100 acre spot fire near Dolan Fire
Officials with the Los Padres National Forest said a 100 acre spot fire broke out near the Dolan Fire over the…
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Dolan Fire ranks fourth largest fire in Monterey County history
Dolan Fire ranks 4th largest fire in Monterey County history.…
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Political rallies hitting the Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Elections are drawing near and more people are beginning to come out and make their voices heard this upcoming election.…
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Son accused of killing father
A man is in custody after shooting and killing his father…
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