Monterey considers zoning cannabis dispensaries in three different parts of the city
Monterey City Council discussed the possibility of having a cannabis retail location in the city for over 2 hours on Tuesday…
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Former USGA employee accused of embezzling millions in US Open tickets, including some during Pebble Beach event
A former US Golf Association employee from Pennsylvania has been charged in connection to an embezzlement scheme involving selling…
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Three ag companies agree to pay $110,000 for pesticide-related violations
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office that three agricultural companies will pay a total of $110,000 in civil penalties and…
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Big Sur Marathon expected to return to Central Coast in 2022
Organizers of the Big Sur International Marathon said the event is expected to return to the Central Coast in 2022 after two years of…
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Residents receive voting ballots in the mail as early voting begins
Residents across California and the Central Coast received their mail-in ballots for the recall election of Governor Gavin…
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Charges dismissed against Greenfield officer accused of domestic violence
The Greenfield Police Department said one of its officers has been…
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Residents reflect on one year anniversary of Central Coast wildfires
It has been one year since the River and CZU Lightning Complex fires started during a dry lightning storm, and residents living in the area where the…
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Marina woman dies in crash on Blanco Road
The California Highway Patrol said a Marina woman was killed in a crash on Blanco Road Monday…
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Monterey police issue nearly 200 citations, tow 5 vehicles during Car Week
The City of Monterey released updated traffic enforcement numbers following Monterey’s Car…
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Local teen raises money to attend a prestigious dance academy
A local teen is fundraising to attend the Kirov Ballet Academy in Washington D.C.…
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Thousands without power in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 8/15/21 11:17 a.m. PG&E now estimates that power will be restored by 4:00 p.m on Monday August 16th.…
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Shooting in North Salinas leaves one person dead
year-old man is dead after being shot multiple times in north Salinas late Friday…
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Little Car Show brings out legacy car and classic car lovers
The annual Little Car Show during Car Week features vehicles over 25 years old, many with two or three previous…
Continue Reading Schools, organizations to receive restitution after Central Coast nonprofit director convicted of embezzlement
Several local schools and non-profit organizations will receive restitution after a Central Coast nonprofit director was convicted of embezzlement…
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Del Rey Oaks police investigate suspected hate crime incident at 7-Eleven
The Del Rey Oaks Police Department said it is investigating what appears to be a “racially motivated assault” and released surveillance video of the…
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The last Shelby Cobra to be auctioned in Monterey Car Week
The last Cobra Shelby worked on will be in auction on Saturday at Mecum Auction for $2 million. We spoke to Chris Theodore who oversaw the design and…
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Concours Auto Rally benefits Pacific Grove organizations
The annual Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally hit the road once again this year after it was canceled due to COVID-19 last…
Continue ReadingLocal school districts see COVID-19 exposures a week into in-person classes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In Monterey County, 18 out of the 24 school districts there have been re-opened for in-person learning. Each school district…
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Dune buggy serves as tribute to designer
Some of the cars on display during Car Week this year hold a special meaning and serve as tributes to people who have passed away…
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San Diego architect showcases unique Alfa Romeo in Carmel
A SoCal architect who came all the way from San Diego showcased his love for classy cars at the Carmel-by-the-Sea…
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Hotels fill up as car enthusiasts flock to Central Coast for Car Week
Car Week and Concours d’Elegance are back after a year hiatus, and car enthusiasts are flocking to the Central Coast to check out the…
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Monterey County man found guilty of assaulting officers, evading police
A Monterey County man with a history of run-ins with law enforcement has been found guilty of four counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace…
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Diocese of Monterey will not offer vaccine exemptions
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Monterey says the diocese will not be offering exemptions for those who do not want to get a COVID-19…
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Suspect arrested on grand theft, vandalism charges after neighbor reports suspicious person
A man has been booked into the Monterey County Jail on several charges after police said a person nearby reported seeing a suspicious…
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Multiple pet pigeons abandoned on side of road in Soledad
SPCA Monterey County said it is caring for nine living fantail pigeons found abandoned along Highway 156 in Soledad, and now officers are looking for…
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Monterey Bay FC to hold open player tryouts for 2022 season
Monterey FC announced that it is holding open player tryouts for its 2022 Inaugural…
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Restaurant at historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur burns down
Big Sur Fire crews confirm the restaurant at the historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur has burned…
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Olympian Monica Abbott discusses future at USA softball during Salinas visit
North Salinas High School alum and USA softball Olympian Monica Abbott took some time to chat with Telemundo 23’s Manuela Baez Thursday about her…
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Several clergy members with Central Coast ties included on list of those with credible accusation of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Fresno has released a list of priests, deacons and other religious leaders credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors while in the…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz man sentenced to prison for allegedly fleeing from police in stolen patrol car
A Santa Cruz resident was sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly stealing a police patrol vehicle during his arrest and using it to lead…
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Two men arrested on multiple charges during stolen property, vehicle theft investigation in Marina
Two men have been arrested on multiple charges after an investigation to a report of a burglary and vehicle theft on the Monterey peninsula,…
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Monterey police increase patrol staffing for Car Week enforcement
Car Week is underway in Monterey, and the Police Department said it has increased patrol staffing for traffic…
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Kinship Center to benefit from car drawing at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The winner of a drawing at this year’s Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach will get a 2022 INFINIT QX50 LUXE AWD, but the Kinship Center in Salinas…
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Man arrested on multiple charges after incident at Marina home
The bomb squad is responding to an unknown incident in Marina Wednesday evening, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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Monterey County Democrats form coalition with labor unions against Newsom recall
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The fight for the governor’s seat in California is heating up with five weeks to go until the election…
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Highway 101 reopens at Crazy Horse after horse trailer tips over
Southbound lanes of Highway 101 closed Wednesday afternoon when a horse trailer tipped over, according to a spokesperson for the California Highway…
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Four pet supply retailers settle with California prosecutors over misleading environmental claims
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that the office and 22 other District Attorney’s Offices around the state resolved four…
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Governor Newsom announces COVID-19 vaccine verification, weekly testing requirement for school staff
Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a new requirement in the fight against COVID-19 which requires school staff statewide to submit to vaccine…
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CHISPA President/CEO killed in crash on Davis Road
Salinas police say a 60-year-old was killed in a solo vehicle crash Monday…
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Mandate Covid-19 vaccine for active duty military members
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (KION) Covid-19 vaccinations will soon be mandatory for all active duty U.S. Military members. The Pentagon announced…
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Monterey County hospitals prepare to implement new state requirements for visitors
Last week, the California Department of Public Health announced a new public health order requiring hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and…
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New Salinas brewery signage allowed to stay
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Brew-N-Krew Ale House in downtown Salinas is facing some issues concerning its overhead signage on the…
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School supply costs create barriers for students
Students across the Central Coast started their new school year and returning to in-person…
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Two teens arrested on suspicion of robbery in Salinas
Salinas police say a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested Sunday on suspicion of robbing two people while on…
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Hartnell College to hold registration fairs in Soledad, King City
Hartnell College announced that it will be holding two-part registration fairs for prospective students at its new center in Soledad and its newly…
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United Ground Express to host hiring event for new flights at Monterey Regional Airport
United Ground Express (UGE), a subsidiary of United Airlines, announced that it will be holding a hiring event at the Monterey Regional Airport to…
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MST receives grant to buy zero-emission bus, renewable diesel
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced Monday that it has been chosen to receive a $594,919 grant from the California Department of Transportation’s Low…
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Oaxaca comes to Seaside
Central coast residents can enjoy the taste of Oaxaca, Mexico at the “Oaxaca by the Sea” event today, which features food, dancing, music and…
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Castroville Teen Leadership Council raises $6,000 to take students back-to-school shopping
With back-to-school season upon us, the Castroville Teen Leadership Council is taking kids shopping for school supplies.…
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Paso Robles officers involved in deadly 2020 shooting of Monterey-area man deemed justified
The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced that it has finished a review of a deadly officer-involved shooting from June 2020,…
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