Central Coast dental professionals gearing up to administer COVID vaccines
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Dentists across the state will soon get a chance to give out COVID-19 vaccine shots after new state waivers allowed them to…
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DA: Salinas father sentenced to prison for abuse that led to death of baby
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that a father found guilty of abusing his child and causing…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast lawmakers share support for impeachment
A growing number of lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast schools address riot at Capitol
Schools in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties have both addressed Wednesday’s riot at the U.S.…
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Seaside Police Department warns residents that vehicle burglaries and theft are on the rise
The Seaside Police is warning residents to be on the look out due to an increase in vehicle theft.…
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Monterey County firefighters begin receiving, administering COVID-19 vaccine
The Monterey Firefighters Local 3707 said its firefighters have begun receiving and administering COVID-19…
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2021 California Rodeo Salinas postponed
Organizers of the California Rodeo Salinas announced that the event will be postponed again in…
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Central Coast reacts to U.S. Capitol breach
Central Coast reacts to U.S. Capitol…
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Leon Panetta: Our Democracy can’t survive if this behavior continues
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) Leon Panetta has been around a lot of Presidential administrations, in roles that include Secretary of Defense, CIA…
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Auto theft task force busts two chop shops, finds more than 100 stolen vehicles in two Central Coast counties
The Multi-Agency Detail Combating Auto Theft has made dozens of arrests and has found more…
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Two Monterey County COVID-19 testing sites close due to staff illness
Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno says there were closures at two COVID-19 testing…
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King City Police Department names interim Chief
The King City Police Department now has an Interim Police Chief after the resignation of the previous…
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Police search for missing Salinas man last seen in November
Salinas police are looking for a man who has not been seen since…
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More than 10% of all Central Coast COVID-19 deaths reported in 2021
More than 10% of all COVID-19 related deaths in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties have…
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Flashing pedestrian crossing sign installed in Pacific Grove
The City of Pacific Grove announced that a new flashing pedestrian crossing sign has been…
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Salinas Mayor tests positive for COVID-19
Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig confirmed with KION that she tested positive for COVID-19 Monday…
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Marina Mayor says some residential streets may not see repairs for 20 years
Marina residents and officials concerned with dangerous road…
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4.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Central Coast
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck 14 miles from Soledad and 10 kilometers from Pinnacles…
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Greenfield Police investigating deadly New Year’s Eve shooting
One man is dead after a shooting in Greenfield Thursday night just before the new…
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Central Coast 2021 New Year’s babies
Some Central Coast parents are ringing in the new year by welcoming newborns to their…
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2020 in review on the Central Coast
2020 was an eventful year- from the COVID-19 pandemic, to murder investigations and graduate student strikes. These are some of the top stories…
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Salinas selects new city manager; contract approval set for Tuesday
The City of Salinas announced it has selected its city manager and is now set to approve contract details on…
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Fastenal ordered to pay thousands for charging hidden fees to Central Coast customers
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)– The company Fastenal has been ordered to pay $650,000 for charging hidden fees to customers, many of them on the…
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Northridge Mall to step up COVID-19 protocols and enforcements following complaints
Northridge Mall increasing COVID-19 signage and monitoring following complaints of…
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PPE litter presenting dangers for wildlife
A Santa Cruz-based marine conservation non-profit is finding masks and personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, littered in and around…
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Sheriff’s Office: Aromas explosion caused by Butane Honey Oil lab
AROMAS, Calif. (KION)–One woman is in a hospital’s burn center following an explosion in Aromas on Monday afternoon. Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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DA files documents to trigger suspended Tuck Box penalty after reports of health order violations
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has filed documentation to trigger a…
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Snow spotted in Sierra de Salinas range
The National Weather Service reports that there is snow on the Central Coast…
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Medical experts urge everyone to follow guidelines through the New Year
Medical experts urge everyone to follow public health orders through the…
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Residents say more work is their New Year’s Resolution
More work is the New Year resolution for…
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Chualar auto shop catches fire early Christmas morning
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) – Fire crews are working to contain a fire that broke out at an auto repair shop in Chular. It happened early Friday morning…
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Marina residents celebrating Christmas with holiday lights
MARINA, Calif. (KION) People in Marina have been stopping by at one house on Reindollar Avenue to take in what is basically a mini-amusement park on…
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Holiday tamale traditions continue in Salinas despite pandemic
Many families have had to make adjustments to traditions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it…
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Central Coast hospitals face record number of COVID-19 patients during Christmas Holiday
233 residents on the Central Coast are currently in the hospital due to…
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Diocese of Monterey addresses COVID-19 vaccine concerns
The Diocese of Monterey said that some community members have shared concerns about the ethics…
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Homeless advocates react to COVID-19 vaccine distribution
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Homeless advocates are praising the state’s recommendation that people who are living in the streets get among the first…
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Monterey newborns sent home in Christmas stockings
The Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is carrying on a tradition this…
Continue Reading Monterey County businesses face citations for non-compliance with health orders
The Monterey County Department of Environmental Health has been working to make sure businesses…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Salinas police balance blight and COVID-19 needs with homeless
COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us this year, but what about those who have little means of protecting…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium lends freezer to hospital for vaccine storage
The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine began arriving last week, and this vaccine needs to…
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Community Fund for Carmel Valley grants thousands of dollars to Carmel Fire victims
The Carmel Fire destroyed 73 structures and damaged seven others when it burned through…
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Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic
Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Teachers push for vaccine priority
This week front line health care workers and nursing homes across the country are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is still some…
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LULAC members claim investigation into alleged sexual assault case involving students was mishandled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A decades old civil rights organization advocating for Latino Americans is now facing controversy over what reportedly…
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Here’s where Central Coast families in need can pick up food ahead of Christmas
Dec. 23 UFW Foundation- The United Farm Workers Foundation is distributing free food to essential workers starting at 4 p.m. at 118 E. Gabilan…
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Police search for suspects in robbery at Marina 7-Eleven
The Marina Police Department is looking for two people wanted in connection to a robbery at a Marina convenience…
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Army releases exception to COVID policy so Santa can visit Central Coast military housing
Travel is currently restricted at Central Coast military installations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that’s not…
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Salinas police ask for help identifying man seen prowling around homes
Salinas police are asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of prowling in the…
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City of Monterey expresses disappointment with federal relief package
The City of Monterey shared its disappointment with a relief package passed by Congress Monday…
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Beacon House announces closure after 60 years of service, attributes pandemic
Beacon House treatment center is the latest to fall victim to the COVID…
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