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Natividad’s COVID-19 response receives recognition from Dr. Fauci, among others
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 10/30/2020 5 p.m. Natividad has received recognition from local, national and world leaders for its COVID-19 response,…
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Two Monterey County residents win at least $750,000 in lottery
Two Monterey County residents, one in Seaside and one in Monterey, are celebrating big lottery…
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Caltrans installs debris flow netting along Highway 1
Caltrans is installing debris flow netting above Highway 1 near the Dolan Fire burn…
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Salinas Police offer safe meeting spot for sales and exchanges
Bryan Lustre turns to online sites to get rid of items he no longer needs. “A lot of people don’t feel safe having people come meet them at their…
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Several Monterey County businesses cited for violating health orders related to pandemic
Monterey County officials said several local businesses have been cited for violating health orders related to…
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Gonzales parents push for new school through Measure J
If approved, Measure J would authorize $24.5 million dollars in bonds to fund school improvements projects, like repairing current elementary school…
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Body believed to be human washes up at Garrapata Beach
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirms it has recovered what is believed to be a human…
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South Monterey County school sees low student enrollment during pandemic
La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales has seen a sharp decline in enrollment since the start of the…
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Bank of America donates thousands of face masks to underserved communities in the Monterey Bay region
Bank of America says it has been working with four local nonprofits to provide face coverings to…
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Monterey-Salinas Transit to offer free fares on Election Day
Monterey-Salinas Transit said it will be offering free fairs system-wide on Nov.…
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Monterey County remains in “widespread” tier along with 9 other counties
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has kept its doors closed for the past seven months. “It’s tough. It’s had a huge impact on our staff and obviously a huge…
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Salinas police arrest two attempted murder suspects after standoff
Two men have been arrested on attempted murder charges after a standoff in Salinas Monday…
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Visitors Bureau lists “haunted” spots to visit in Monterey County
Ahead of Halloween, the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau released a list of haunted sites…
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Monterey man arrested on suspicion of meth sales
A Monterey man was arrested in Carmel Valley on suspicion of meth sales, according to…
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Washington Football Team coach, Central Coast native finishes cancer treatment
Washington Football Team head coach and Seaside High School graduate Ron Rivera finished his last round of cancer treatment…
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Doctors, officials to discuss opioid epidemic in South County during virtual town hall
Officials and doctors are hosting a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the opioid epidemic in South…
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Behind-the-scenes: How your ballot is counted
There are only eight days left before the November 3rd Election, and Central Coast counties are hard at work counting early…
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Teen reported missing in Pacific Grove found safe
Pacific Grove Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing…
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Vegetation fire reported in Copperhead Canyon
A vegetation fire has been reported in Copperhead Canyon, according to Fort Hunter Liggett…
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Salinas police to host drive-thru Halloween event at new Police Service Headquarters
The Salinas Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event that will include costume contests, a…
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Monterey and Santa Cruz counties included in new PG&E “public safety power shutoff” watch
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION) Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced a “Public Safety Power Shutoff” (PSPS) outage “Watch” for…
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Monterey to consider new housing developments
Two new housing developments are on the table for discussion at Monterey’s City Council meeting, Tuesday night.…
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Pandemic concerns fueling Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor race
Carmel-by-the-Sea mayor’s race pits incumbent Dave Potter against Judy…
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Watch: Water gushes from broken fire hydrant in Salinas
Water gushed from a broken fire hydrant in Salinas Friday…
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Pacific Grove police receive two reports of catalytic converter thefts this week
Several law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area have seen an increase in reports of catalytic converter thefts, and…
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Two people saved with CPR at two different Pebble Beach golf courses
The American Heart Association reports that more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals every…
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Men arrested for allegedly forming murder squad, killing eight on behalf of gang
U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson will be holding a press conference to announce a “significant law enforcement…
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Coleman Fire gains containment
Fort Hunter Liggett confirmed via Twitter that voluntary evacuations orders are in place for Pine, Reliz and Coleman Canyons.…
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Salinas murder victims advocate reacts to ‘murder squad’ indictments
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Salinas woman who heads up a murder victims advocacy group for families says she is pleased and hopeful about the…
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Man sentenced to prison for rape of intellectually disabled woman in Monterey County
A man has been sentenced to 22 years and 8 months in prison for forcible rape and sodomy of a family…
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Turkey captured, released in new habitat by Moss Landing organization
Wildlife Emergency Services, an organization based in Moss Landing, has worked with Oakland Animal Services…
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Mont. Co. Supervisor District 4 race marked by high campaign contributions
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Monterey County supervisor race is churning out big bucks with one candidate already raising more than double the dollar…
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OES: Post-Dolan Fire threats pose “very high” risk to human life, safety
The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services has released a report on the Dolan Fire that details potential risks…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for two domestic violence incidents against teen
A Salinas man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a domestic violence incident earlier this year and…
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Waivers for in-person learning approved for twelve Monterey County schools
Three Monterey County schools have had their applications for in-person learning waivers approved, according to…
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Salinas man sentenced to 16 years in prison for armed robbery at Cricket Wireless
A Salinas man will spend 16 years in prison for committing an armed robbery at a Cricket Wireless…
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Monterey police ask for help finding vehicle believed to be involved in burglaries
Monterey police are asking for the community’s help as they try to find a vehicle believed to be connected to a…
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Last day to register to vote
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of people showed up to register to vote in person at the Monterey County Elections Office with thousands more doing…
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Additional resources called in to assist with Coleman Fire
It’s been a full 24 hours since the Coleman Fire first sparked and crews are working full speed…
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Salinas school district announces passing of middle school principal
The Santa Rita School District announced that one of its principals died over the…
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Police search for missing Salinas 13-year-old
Salinas police are looking for a 13-year-old who they say was last seen with an unknown…
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Marina man arrested for alleged child molestation
A Marina man has been arrested for alleged child molestation, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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Missing Salinas teen found after more than a month
A missing Salinas teen has been found after she went missing at the end of…
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Salinas Police: Gang members arrested for allegedly having drugs, unregistered guns
Two men who police say are gang members were arrested on gun and drug…
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Two King City men arrested in connection to assault, stabbing
Two King City men have been arrested in connection to an assault and stabbing that happened…
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Monterey Community leaders urge renters to vote
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey community leaders came together for a #RENTERSVOTE Virtual Forum, Sunday, to address housing issues in Monterey…
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Hollister man in custody after attacking family, stabbing himself
A Hollister man is in police custody after he attacked several family members with a mallet Saturday, only to begin stabbing himself when officers…
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Monterey County reports 83rd COVID-19 death
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Health Department reported Saturday that another person has died from COVID-19. It is the county’s…
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Crews respond to fire at abandoned building in Marina
The Marina Fire Department said it is with Presidio Fire at the scene of a structure…
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