What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test
It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…
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Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden
Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…
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3 people accused of stealing over $1,000 worth of retail in Salinas
Salinas Police is looking for three suspects who are accused of stealing over $1,000 in merchandise.…
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Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey
First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…
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California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections. The state dashboard…
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Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress
Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…
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Monterey County Fire District rescues driver from flooded road in Salinas
The road is completely underwater. The driver was removed no…
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CDC issues new guidelines on isolating if you test positive
The Centers for Disease Control is shortening the recommended time for individuals isolating who test positive for COVID-19.…
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Food safety tips for holiday dinner
Here are some food safety tips that can help keep your holiday meals delicious and safe.…
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Justice Department allocates $11.8 million in funds to California cities and counties
The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs announced that hundreds of communities and organizations are being awarded or are eligible to…
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Rain on the Central Coast picks up on Christmas Day
A bout of rain on Christmas Day has caused some problems along the Central…
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House fire in Salinas, no injuries reported
The home least 1,500 square feet. Six people were in the home, including two kids, but no injuries were reported according to Salinas Fire.…
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Firefighters team up with local organizations to help raise over 10,000 toys for children
It’s not just Santa seeing who’s naughty or nice this season, it’s also local firefighters and organizations teaming up with jolly Saint Nick…
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Point Lobos Closed for the weekend
With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…
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Fighting fires for the holiday with Salinas Fire
This holiday season, like others before, is no different for Salinas Firefighters working through Christmas Eve and Christmas…
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Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast
Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…
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First six omicron variant cases reported in Monterey County
Monterey County Health has confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant in the county with its first six cases being…
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Free Christmas trees at Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There were more than 100 trees lined up along the parking lot of Salinas High School, up for grabs to anyone still looking for…
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Rain hits the Central Coast during holiday travel
If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, you’re going to be met with wet weather and slick roadway. Crashes, rockslides and flooding are adding…
Continue Reading Last minute Christmas Trees being given away at Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) If you are still looking for that last minute Christmas tree or maybe you haven’t been able to afford one, Salinas High…
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Two Santas with Salinas Fire visits SHARE Homeless Navigation Center with gifts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) ‘Tis the season of giving, and not one but two Santas, along with the Salinas Fire Department made a special stop Wednesday…
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Stores packed for last-minute holiday shopping
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Reminder for procrastinators: there are just three days left until Christmas, and shoppers were out in full force Wednesday at…
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Monterey Bay FC signs Santa Cruz native as first-ever player for team’s inaugural season
Monterey Bay Football Club announced the club signed Santa Cruz native, Walmer Martinez as its first official player. …
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Highway 101 reduced to single lane in King City
Highway 101 is one lane going north and one way going south through King…
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Holiday travel expected to fall short of pre-pandemic numbers
Rising COVID-19 cases aren’t stopping the holiday travel rush. The Transportation Security Administration says they have screened more than 2 million…
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Monterey County holds special meeting to address housing crisis
Board of Supervisor is having a special meeting with the Housing Authority Commission & Housing Development Corp. about needed reforms at the Housing…
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Monterey offers free holiday dinner drive thru
City of Monterey is offering free holiday meal kits on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are…
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Pacific Grove removes controversial elm tree in Jewell Park
The elm tree was causing the sidewalk and road to uplift and creating a hazard to people walking by, according to…
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School district says “troubling post” threatening violence at Harden Middle School “not credible”
Friday morning, Harden Middle School sent a message out to parents about their school being named in a generic threat to an “HMS” school facility.…
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Check out this robo-hand created by Salinas kids
Salinas Community Science Workshop is an afterschool program at El Sausal Middle School. the workshop dedicated to teaching kids in the Alisal area…
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Monterey OBGYN settles lawsuit resolving allegations of misleading advertising
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) A Monterey gynecologist office settled a lawsuit agreeing to pay $15,000 in civil penalties and be subject to an…
Continue Reading Salinas man receives 32 years in prison for forcible sex crimes involving a minor
He was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 32 years, the judge found the factors in aggravation outweighed the factors in…
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Multiple drug bust in Monterey County
Salinas Police Department and Sand City Police Department make two separate drug arrest on…
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Man caught stealing packages from Paso Robles to Salinas
Soledad Police arrested a 29-year-old man that was seen stealing packages on several residential…
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Shelter-in-place issued for North Monterey County High School after threat reported to campus
A shelter-in-place has been issued for people at North Monterey County High School after a threat made to campus was found on social…
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Shooting threat at Greenfield High and Gilroy High “unfounded,” police say
Police said the threat came from Los Angeles and was directed at Gardena High School.…
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Chief Police Chief says he wants to focus on community policing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) KION sat down with Salinas Police Chief Roberto Felice recently. The Department has been under his leadership for a few…
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TikTok “violent school threat” trend has Central Coast high schools on high alert
A viral TikTok trend #december17 has students, parents, and districts…
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Tap dancing seniors perform at Monterey Community Center
The Tap Bananas are back in PG performing at the Meals on Wheels Community Center in Pacific Grove Thursday…
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Highway 1 near Anderson Canyon Bridge reopens following rockslide
A portion of Highway 1 in Monterey County is closed because of a rock slide.…
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Salinas Mayor announces run for Monterey County Supervisor
Supervisor John Phillips announced on Wednesday that he is not running for another term as Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 2022. Instead,…
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Who’s enforcing the statewide mask mandate?
A statewide mask mandate has returned to California, regardless of vaccination status.…
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Pacific Grove Police introduce their Elf on a Shelf
Meet Elfficer Buddy who is back from the North Pole to help spread the holiday spirit, according to Pacific Grove Police Department.…
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The California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting scholarship applications
The California Rodeo Salinas is offering four scholarship opportunities in 2022 ranging from $2,500 and $5,000.…
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Highway 1 reopens on Big Sur Coast after repairs
Highway 1 remains closed from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn in Monterey County after reeving 12 inches of rain in…
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A look at the damage from the rain storm
After receiving 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, many parts of the Central Coast are still recovering from the rain storm on Monday.…
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Sheriff: Convicted felon caught with a gun and drugs in Seaside
Monterey County Sheriff’s Property Crime Unit and MADCAT arrested two wanted suspects involved in drug sells.…
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River Road residents react to storm aftermath
People living near River Road in Salinas and the Dolan Fire Burn Scar faced the possibility of potential debris…
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A day in the life of a USPS mail carrier
The holidays are a busy time for the U.S. Postal Service. From Christmas cards to packages, mail carriers make hundreds of deliveries every…
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Un accidente de coche se convierte en una investigación de homicidio, según la Policía de Salinas
La policía de Salinas dijo que están investigando un homicidio que fue reportado originalmente como una choque de tránsito en Nacional Court y…
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