Monterey County to use 2-1-1 call system for vaccine appointments
The United Way and Monterey County have announced they will use their 2-1-1 call system in order to help those without internet access make COVID-19…
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Pacific Grove man found guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges
A jury has found a Pacific Grove man guilty of four felony domestic-violence related charges,…
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Water main break reported near Monastery Beach
The Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District reports that there was a water main break near Monastery Beach Wednesday…
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Monterey County adds five new trailers to the Alternate Housing site in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) Five new trailers have been added to the Monterey County Alternate Housing site located at San Lorenzo Park in King City.…
Continue ReadingLocal leaders seek to address equity issues in vaccine rollout
Monterey County supervisors have brought up vaccine rollout equity concerns in recent weeks, including access to…
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Monterey County debates community homeless solutions
Monterey County debates homeless…
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Family of man killed by fallen tree in Big Sur sues state
An Alameda County woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the State after a fallen tree in Big Sur killed her…
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New act introduced to encourage use of e-bikes
Congressman Jimmy Panetta introduced a new bill to incentivize residents to use more e-bikes to reduce carbon…
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Great white shark numbers up significantly in Monterey Bay
There is a dramatic increase in the number of great white sharks swimming in Monterey Bay, including…
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Salinas man sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for child molestation
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said 64-year-old Juan Salvador-Rivera of Salinas will serve…
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Monterey County health officials to expand vaccine eligibility to include more groups next week
In Monterey County, the people currently eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine includes people…
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Marina man arrested in connection to armed robbery at 7-Eleven
A Marina man is facing several charges after he was arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a…
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Las Lomas man arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from boys, investigators suspect more victims
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on suspicion of soliciting sex from young boys,…
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CVS changes start date of vaccine availability
CVS Health announced that it is pushing back the day it was scheduled to begin administering vaccines by a…
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Salinas driver arrested on hit and run, DUI charges
A Salinas driver has been arrested and is facing hit and run, DUI and weapon-related charges following an incident Monday…
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Monterey County to enforce state wide ban on cannabis ads along highways
Monterey County to enforce state wide prohibition of Cannabis ads along interstates and highways…
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Pacific Grove Police: 11 catalytic converter thefts reported over the last two weeks
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Police Department has received reports of 11 catalytic converter thefts over the last two weeks.…
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Greenfield swears in five new bilingual officers
The Greenfield Police Department is swearing in five new officers Monday, and all of them are…
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State and local leaders consider making outdoor dining a permanent option
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) recently introduced a bill that would essentially allow for permanent outdoor…
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Salinas Fire Department responds to dumpster fire
The Salinas Fire Department said it responded with police to the scene of a dumpster fire Monday…
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Man arrested for armed robbery in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) A man is now in jail after being suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven store while reportedly brandishing a knife in Marina.…
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Health experts concerned Super Bowl gatherings could increase COVID case numbers
Health officials across the nation are concerned Super Bowl parties could fuel the spread of the coronavirus and possibly become super spreader…
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Bay Area VA clinic to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible veterans at Marina clinic
Monterey County officials announced Friday that the VA Clinic in Palo Alto has been approved to…
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Salinas mayor asks county health to designate set amount of vaccines for farmworkers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas mayor, Kimbley Craig, sent a letter to the Monterey County Department of Public Health requesting for a designated…
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Monterey County to enforce ban on cannabis advertising on Highway 1, 101
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it will enforce a statewide ban on…
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Student athlete recruitment hindered by pandemic
The hopes and dreams of California student athletes trying to make it to the pros have not been dashed entirely despite restrictions on competitive…
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Monterey County hospital closes half of its COVID-19 units as hospitalizations drop
Hospitalizations in Monterey County have decreased from as many as 230 hospitalized county-wide to…
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Volunteers needed for Salinas Relay for Life event
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life says it needs volunteers for its upcoming…
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SPCA Monterey County expected to give 100,000th pound of free pet food
SPCA Monterey County is hosting a free pet food bank event this weekend, and it is expecting to mark a…
Continue Reading Monterey County identifies sites for future mass vaccination clinics
Monterey County officials said they are preparing locations for future mass COVID-19…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of girlfriend’s daughter
A Monterey County judge has sentenced a Salinas man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to…
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Vehicle, apartment building hit by gunfire on Benito Street
Soledad police said officers are investigating a shooting that happened on Benito Street Thursday…
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Salinas police search for suspect accused of using stolen credit card
Salinas police said they are looking for a…
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Abandoned barracks catch fire in Fort Ord
The North County Fire Protection District said it provided help with a fire…
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Castroville man arrested on stolen property, drug, and firearm charges
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Deputies with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man at a traffic stop after an investigation that lasted…
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Drive-in movie nights return to the Monterey County Fair and Events Center
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fair and Events Center said it will be bringing back drive-in movies to the Pattee Arena in late…
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Restaurants and bars prepare for Super Bowl Sunday amid pandemic
On Super Bowl Sunday, bars and restaurants on the Central Coast are typically filled with fans, but this year it is expected to look…
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One person injured in shooting near Reservation Road and Del Monte
Marina police are looking for a suspect in connection to a shooting near Reservation Road and Del Monte…
Continue Reading CVS adds third Monterey County location for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
CVS Health announced Tuesday that it would begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 100 of…
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Central Coast Congressman calls for improved COVID-19 vaccine access for veterans
Congressman Jimmy Panetta said he has sent a letter to leaders with the Department of…
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Former AD 30 candidate sentenced for felony election fraud
Prunedale resident and former Assembly District 30 candidate Neil Kitchens has been sentenced…
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Former Salinas resident sentenced to prison for molesting child at Pizza Factory
A former Salinas resident has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for molesting a child with…
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SVMHS to host free ‘Ask the Experts’ events focusing on heart health
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System said four of its cardiac physicians and its executive…
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Soledad police use Facebook Messenger to catch child molestation suspect
Former Soledad resident Ramon Rangel Mendoza has been sentenced to prison for charges related to…
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Monterey County bus driver helps to reunite lost special needs child with family
Monterey-Salinas Transit is recognizing one of its drivers for helping to reunite a lost child with special needs with his…
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Bureaucratic hurdles face fixes to flooding problems on Monterey Peninsula
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) One week after a major storm system pounded the Central Coast, residents are left looking back at the damages the rain…
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Marina Police ask for help identifying porch pirate caught on camera
The Marina Police Department is asking residents for their help with identifying a suspect caught on camera stealing a…
Continue Reading Monterey County shares “concern” with CVS over locations picked for vaccine effort
One day after CVS announced two Monterey County locations will be part of their COVID-19 vaccine effort, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors…
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Series with scenes filmed in Monterey County gets Golden Globe nomination
Nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced, and a series with scenes filmed…
Continue Reading Marina VA Clinic: We will break down hurdles in the way of vaccinating local veterans
Veterans-Affairs staff in Marina are currently working on plans to administer the vaccine to Central Coast military…
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