How CTF prisoners raised $30,000 for a Palma student in need
When one Palma student was struggling to pay the $1,200 monthly tuition after both his parents suffered medical emergencies, the inmates already had…
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Salinas man arrested for evading arrest during Thanksgiving call
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials say on Thanksgiving they were called out to check on a suspicious vehicle near…
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CDC advisory committee to vote Tuesday on who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
A document obtained by CNN shows the CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices is scheduling an emergency meeting for Tuesday discussing…
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Black Friday lines form at GameStops across Central Coast
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION) Stores all over the Central Coast remain closed for Thanksgiving, with many big name stores not opening up early as they…
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SVMH staff member: Entering a COVID unit is like entering a warzone
As Thanksgiving continues, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare staff are working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients at the…
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Inmates at Monterey County Jail may be involved in statewide EDD scam
Thousands of inmates in California, including death row inmates, may have received up to a billion dollars from the…
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Felony charge filed against driver who crashed into Salinas restaurant diners
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Community members are coming out in support of a local Salinas restaurant after a shocking accident last week sent outdoor…
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Organization pushes for farm workers to get COVID-19 vaccine priority
The United Farm Worker Foundation said it is imperative farm workers are among the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, once they become…
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Carmel High School considers changing mascot
The “Padre” has been the mascot of Carmel High School since it was founded 80 years ago, but now the school is considering a…
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Salinas police search for high-speed chase suspect
The Salinas Police Department is asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen…
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Keeping Thanksgiving alive amid COVID-19 Pademic
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) The pandemic has put a hold on usual holiday traditions but it seems people around the Central Coast are making the best of…
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Salinas hospital staff issue plea for safety as they hit record number of COVID-19 patients
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has surpassed a COVID-19 milestone, and staff have issued…
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Monterey County agency asks for blanket donations to help migrant families
In an effort to help migrant families stay warm this winter, the Monterey County Office of Education’s Migrant…
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Monterey airport sees increase in traffic despite travel advisory
As we approach Thanksgiving, the Monterey Regional Airport said it is seeing an uptick in traffic, even though…
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Election results certified in Monterey County
Monterey County Elections announced Tuesday that Registrar of Voters Claudio Valenzuela…
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Food bank, Monterey County Supervisor donate pozole kits for South County families
Two South County schools are thanking the Food Bank for Monterey County and Supervisor Chris Lopez…
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Here is where Central Coast families in need can pick up food ahead of Thanksgiving
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION)–This Thanksgiving because of the pandemic’s aftermath, more families than ever are expected to take advantage of help…
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Businesses take advantage of construction pause in Oldtown Salinas
Businesses have expressed concerns as they tried to adapt to pandemic restrictions while construction is ongoing in…
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Suspect with child arrested in connection to Salinas carjacking
A man has been arrested on carjacking and child endangerment charges after an incident Monday…
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Two energy bill assistance programs open to Monterey, Santa Cruz County residents
The Central Coast Energy Services is offering two programs to help low-income households in Monterey, Santa Cruz…
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Soledad Police: Two arrested for having illegal guns with help of multiple law enforcement agencies
Two people have been arrested in Soledad for having illegal guns, according to police, during a search involving…
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Monterey police search for man accused of groping jogger on rec trail
Police in Monterey are searching for a suspect accused of groping a female jogger on the recreation…
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Northridge Mall prepares for Black Friday shopping rush
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many things get accomplished during the past year — and holiday shopping is no…
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Fresh Express recalls some salad kits due to possible E. coli contamination
The FDA announced that Fresh Express is recalling some of its expired salad kits due to possible E. coli…
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Three people displaced due to house fire near Navajo and N. First Street
Three adults have been displaced due to a house fire near Navajo and N. First Street in…
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Two people arrested after armed robbery during Offer Up transaction in Salinas
Two Stockton residents have been arrested after an Offer Up transaction turned into an armed robbery in…
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Police identify man killed in Saturday night shooting in Salinas
The Salinas Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred on the 800 block of Del Monte Avenue Saturday…
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Dungeness crab not available for Thanksgiving this year in Monterey
Central Coast families celebrating Thanksgiving with Dungeness crab instead of turkey will need to make other plans this…
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Holiday travel expected to drop amid pandemic
Holiday travel expected to drop amid…
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Seaside provides free accessory dwelling unit plans
Seaside offers free accessory dwelling unit plans to create more affordable…
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Central Coast prepares for weekend start of curfew order
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) With the weekend arriving, many people may still be wondering exactly what this new limited stay-at-home order means when…
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Man accused of sexually assaulting teen he met on Snapchat
A San Jose man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a Monterey County teen he met on…
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Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order
State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…
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Royal Oaks man killed in solo crash in North Monterey County
At least one person is killed in a solo-vehicle crash near Las…
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New women’s health clinic opens in Soledad
The Soledad Community Health Care has opened a new women’s…
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Trail crews prepare for future partial reopening of Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District
The Ventana Wilderness Alliance shared photos Friday of its trail crews at work preparing for…
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Crews respond to structure fire on E. Carmel Valley Road
The Pine Canyon Fire Department said it responded to a structure fire at about 9:40 p.m.…
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State Auditor lists Monterey as city at risk of significant revenue loss due to COVID-19
The Office of the California State Auditor has released an analysis of cities relying on tourism and entertainment…
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Monterey County Free Libraries offers hotspots for students
To help students learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Monterey County Free Libraries…
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Police chase ends with car slamming into Gino’s in Salinas, suspect detained
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 11.20.20 1:45 a.m. A high speed police pursuit late Thursday evening ended with a car crashing into Gino’s Italian…
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Central Coast hospitals are experiencing sharp increase in COVID-19 patients
As coronavirus numbers spike across the country, locally hospitals are noticing a concerning trend too.…
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California issues overnight stay-at-home order for counties in purple tier
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state is issuing a limited Stay at Home order due to the rising number…
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Two abandoned buildings catch fire in Marina
Two abandoned buildings caught fire in Marina Thursday, according to the fire…
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Meals on Wheels expands to Cachagua, looks to Big Sur
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula announced that is expanding its delivery service to Cachagua…
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Monterey County DA’s Office will not file perjury charges against former domestic violence witness
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has finished its investigation into the testimony of one of its…
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CHOMP offers free daily check-in phone calls
To help people recovering from an illness or those living alone in need of contact, the Community Hospital of the…
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South County Animal Rescue hosts low-cost vaccination clinic
South County Animal Rescue will be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic at its visitor’s center…
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Man arrested after police say he tried to toss backpack with guns and drugs
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION)–Soledad Police say when they were doing parole and probation compliance checks, Damian Guerrero tried to run from officers.…
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Winter storm readiness
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What Monterey County’s burn scars mean for winter
This year, Monterey County suffered from devastating fires, but it’s the aftermath of those fires that has experts concerned. Mudslides, debris…
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