New community center in Gonzales to provide unique opportunities for youth
The Gonzales community is looking forward to May of 2022, which will mark the beginning of the process of clearing a designated area for its brand…
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New book program makes healthy living accessible for local families
Residents of family medicine filled a room at Natividad Medical Center just this morning to listen as Doctor Joshua Deutsch unveiled the new Justice…
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Salinas man gets prison time for possessing, distributing child pornography while on parole
Salinas resident Jose Nunez has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing and distributing child…
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Overnight closures on Highway 1 near Bixby Bridge to begin in mid-July
Some maintenance work on Highway 1 at the Bixby Bridge is scheduled to begin July 12 and will force Caltrans to close that part of the highway…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to molesting 9-year-old
A Salinas man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to four felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child under…
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Monterey Regional Airport to receive millions in funding to construct new terminal apron
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it is awarding more than $845 million in grants for projects at airports around the country to…
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Monterey County Head Start to receive nearly $790K from American Rescue Plan
The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) said the Early Learning Program’s Head Start has been notified that it will receive $789,690 from the…
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First Annual Moto Bike Night to be held in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The first annual Moto Bike Night kicks off this weekend on July 9, 2021 in Downtown Pacific Grove. The event will be…
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Special Report: Law enforcement shares concerns about funding cuts while groups call for focus on prevention
Spending for law enforcement has undergone cuts and is not what it used to…
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Advisory at Lovers Point Beach due to bacteria levels lifted
Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove is under a beach advisory because of high levels of bacteria found in samples taken…
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San Jose man sentenced to prison for murder of Salinas resident
A San Jose man, Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante, has been sentenced to serve 60-years-to-life in prison for the murder of Salinas resident Santos…
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Vegetation fire contained off Old Coast Road
A one-acre vegetation fire has been contained three miles off the south end of Old Coast Road near Molera, according to Big Sur…
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Monterey Sports Center to Host Family Fun Day
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Sports Center will host a Family Fun Day Event Sunday July 11th. The free event runs from noon to 4:00 p.m. It…
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Discovery of baby condor presents hope for the species’ return to the area
The recent discovery of a baby condor in the Big Sur area is a promising indicator that the species could once again thrive on the Central Coast.…
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Seaside Police Chief departing for San Leandro Police Department
Chief Abdul Pridgen of the Seaside Police Department will be the next Police Chief of San…
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Central Coast law enforcement sees a spike in violent crimes
Across the Central Coast, law enforcement has seen a spike in both calls and violent crimes law enforcement. However, it is unclear to law…
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Greenfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison for domestic violence
Cosme Gonzalez, 27, was sentenced to 4 years in state prison for injuring his girlfriend and violating a protective order, both of which are…
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King City residents accused of endangering children during fight with family members
A man and woman from King City have been arrested on multiple charges following a fight with family members on the Fourth of…
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Coalition seeks community input on 5-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness
The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP) has released a draft of its 5-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness, and now it is holding a meeting…
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State budget includes millions of dollars in funding for Gonzales teen innovation center
California’s state budget includes $15 million for essential needs in five 12th Senate District communities, according to Sen. Anna Caballero, and $5…
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Salinas motorcyclist killed in overnight crash on John Street
Salinas police say a 28-year-old motorcyclist has died as a result of a crash early Wednesday…
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Many parents continue to struggle getting back to work due to lack of reliable childcare
The lack of reliable child care something many Central Coast working families…
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Pet losses surge following holiday weekend
Fireworks are notorious for making animals frantic, and this Fourth of July weekend was no different on the Central Coast.…
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Delta Variant becomes dominant COVID strain in California
The Delta variant is the dominant strain in California and has been detected on the Central Coast.…
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First Night Monterey set to return in-person on New Year’s Eve
The annual First Night Monterey event is returning in person this year after being held online last year due to the COVID-19…
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City of Salinas to begin offering small business updates via text message
The City of Salinas has a new way for small business owners to get…
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Salinas firefighter loses helmet with a baby photo of his daughter
Salinas Firefighter lost his Captain helmet Sunday night amidst the numerous fire calls in the…
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Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO, Carmel author suggests company needs “more empathy”
On Monday, Jeff Bezos officially handed off his title as CEO of Amazon to Andy Jassy, who’s led the company’s cloud business, Amazon Web Services…
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Salinas Police: Juvenile shot during large party
A 17-year-old is expected to be okay after Salinas Police say he was shot multiple times at a large party in…
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New garrison commander takes reins of Fort Hunter Liggett
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) A traditional change of command ceremony took place at Fort Hunter Liggett near King City this past week, with a new…
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Salinas police reporting delays in response times over weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In a Facebook post Saturday night, the Salinas Police Department told residents that there’s been a delay in response time…
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Central Coast water projects creating more water for residents
Having enough water is a big concern for many California cities.
But on the Central Coast, some projects are in the works to help provide more water…
Salinas police seize meth, ghost gun on Garner Avenue
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police say they were recently able to find meth, a meth pipe and a loaded 9mm “ghost gun,” all thanks to a concerned…
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Small vegetation fire in Seaside possibly caused by fireworks
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Seaside Fire Department responded to a small vegetation fire near Bill’s Monterey Custom Motorcycles on Del Monte…
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Seaside-native selected for the USA Olympics Rugby Team
Former Seaside Spartan, Matai Leuta, will be playing wing in this year’s Tokyo…
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4th of July events on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — With most pandemic restrictions being lifted in California, including here on the Central Coast, many of the…
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Salinas man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Donovan Johnson was sentenced to serve 18 years to life at the California Department of Correction and…
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A program giving former inmates an opportunity to be an entrepreneur
There’s a second chance for former inmates, and the program helping to change lives outside of the jail cell walls is coming to the Central Coast.…
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Education disparities in Salinas
The pandemic underscored what many state lawmakers call a serious inequality in our education…
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The Monterey County Health Department is reporting three Monterey County residents have contracted the Delta variant of the virus that causes…
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Monterey Bay FC and Alvarado Street Brewery create beer garden for home matches
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey Bay FC and Alvarado Street Brewery announced a new partnership that will add a beer garden at Monterey Bay FC home…
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Fireworks affect veterans with PTSD and spook pets
With Fourth of July around the corner, one local veteran and the SPCA for Monterey County said to be mindful of who the fireworks affect.…
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Seaside COVID-19 testing center relocates to Greater Victory Temple Church
Starting July 7, the state-supported community COVID-19 testing site at Seaside High School is…
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Man arrested at a Northridge Mall drive-thru for several gun-related charges
Salinas Police officers responded to a call Tuesday evening about a customer at a drive-thru handling a handgun in plain view of other customers in…
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Food Bank for Monterey County holds a diaper distribution for south county residents
The Food Bank for Monterey County held a diaper distribution for south county residents late afternoon on Tuesday.…
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Balconies Caves reopen at Pinnacles National Park
After being closed for more than a year, the Balconies Caves at Pinnacles National Park have…
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Monterey Bay FC and Alvarado Street Brewery to reveal a future venue
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Soccer fans and beer enthusiasts will gather together on Wednesday night, as Monterey Bay FC and Alvarado Street Brewery in…
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Monterey County projectile suspect sentenced to prison time
The man suspected of hitting vehicles with glass marbles along Highway 101 and Highway 156 in Monterey County was sentenced today to 15 years in…
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Police: Man with stolen vehicle injures officer in Salinas
Salinas police said a man has been arrested on several charges after he was caught with a stolen…
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Food Bank hosts south Monterey County diaper distribution
The Food Bank for Monterey County announced that it is holding a diaper distribution for families in south Monterey…
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