Condor nestling survives Dolan Fire
The Ventana Wildlife Society announced that the condor nestling “Iniko” survived the Dolan Fire burning in Big…
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Pacific Grove officer cleared by investigators after complaints about decals on personal vehicle
A Pacific Grove police officer has been cleared after an investigation into complaints about decals on his personal…
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Outdoor dining area at Salinas restaurant destroyed by vandal
Norma Ramirez, co-owner of Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca Restaurant, said she was shocked when she got a notification from her restaurant’s security…
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Warmer, drier weather could impact Dolan Fire growth
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Warmer weather along with drier conditions expected in the coming days could make an impact on how big the Dolan Fire grows…
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Carmel Fire containment jumps to 98%, showing no growth
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 9/2/2020 6:30 p.m. The Carmel Fire is still at 6,905 acres and 98% contained. UPDATE 8/31/2020 6:45 p.m. The…
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Salinas Valley McDonald’s announces recipients of Raymond H. Costa Family Scholarship
The McDonald’s restaurants in the Salinas Valley announced the 2020 recipients of the Raymond H.…
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Salinas Police Chief named as candidate for position at Texas police department
The San Marcos Police Department is looking for a new Chief of Police, and Chief Adele Frese with the Salinas…
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Monterey County Ag Commissioner creates hotline for agricultural workers to report safety concerns
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner said the office has created a dedicated phone number for…
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Avoiding contractor scams while rebuilding in fire aftermath
Monterey County DA warns homeowners of contractor scams in fire…
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Service station collects donations for wildfire victims and firefighters
A Carmel-By-The-Sea service station is collecting gift cards and other donations for victims of Central Coast wildfires and…
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Organizer defends GoFundMe made for students using Taco Bell WiFi
A photo of two students sitting outside a Salinas Taco Bell to access WiFi has gained national attention.…
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Where to find free Wifi on the Central Coast
Central Coast libraries and the City of Salinas have gathered information about businesses and…
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Greenfield man sentenced to prison for communicating with teens for sexual purpose
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a Greenfield man has been sentenced to four years in…
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Woman dies in crash on Highway 1 near Imjin
A woman has died as a result of a crash in Marina…
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Salinas neighborhood evacuated due to natural gas leak
A Salinas neighborhood was evacuated Tuesday afternoon because of a natural gas…
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Some locals turned down prescribed burn project prior to Carmel Fire
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Carmel Fire is now 97% contained and weather conditions are helping to reduce fire activity. Cal Fire said there…
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Tri-county superintendents discuss digital divide
For Salinas mom of seven, Georgia Garden, a typical morning revolves around online school. “I would say a good third of the time we spend online in…
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Small business owners plead “No more shut downs”
Small business owners anticipate permanent business…
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Several Central Coast post offices reopen following fires, two still closed
After fires broke out in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, several post offices closed, but one has now…
Continue Reading Police: Officers did not conduct welfare check on family of girls doing schoolwork outside Taco Bell
A picture showing two Salinas girls doing schoolwork outside a Taco Bell went viral last week, and…
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Bull & Bear in Monterey closes permanently
The Bull & Bear Whiskey Bar and Taphouse announced on social media that it is permanently…
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Salons and Barber shops to reopen indoor services
Salons and barber shops reopen for indoor…
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Monterey opens disaster recovery center for fire victims
Monterey disaster recovery center for fire…
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CTF inmate dies from apparent COVID-19 related complications
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) A Correctional Training Facility (CTF) inmate has died from apparent COVID-19 related complications, the California…
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UPDATE: Missing Seaside dependent adult found unharmed
The Seaside Police Department is looking for a man who went missing from his home…
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CHOMP nurses treat firefighters after poison oak exposure
An around-the-clock firefight continues in Monterey County. Crews on the River, Carmel and Dolan fires stay on guard, and will until they are fully…
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What California’s new tier-based reopening plan means for the Central Coast
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a colored-coded, tier based reopening place for the state Friday. Counties will now fall under one of four tiers:…
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Salinas police investigate homicide on Archer Street
Salinas police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 300 block of Archer Street Thursday…
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Big Sur tourism takes a hit from Dolan Fire
On Thursday, helicopters pulled water from the ocean and used it to put out flames that still burn deep in the hills near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State…
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Community thanks crews responding to River and Carmel fires
If you drive down Highway 68, you can’t miss the dozens of signs thanking firefighters. They were placed there by residents from around Monterey…
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Commodity Points of Distribution open for Monterey County evacuees returning home
Three distribution points have opened to help fire evacuees returning…
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Two more Monterey County parks reopen following closures due to fires
Two more Monterey County parks, Garland Ranch Regional Park and Palo Corona Regional…
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Helping firefighters and others impacted by wildfires
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Firefighters across the Central Coast have organized their own relief efforts for other fire fighters and community members…
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How to get wildfire recovery assistance
If your home or property was damaged by one of the wildfires, there are ways you can get…
Continue Reading Salinas students seen using Taco Bell for internet access
A picture circulating on social media of two Salinas City Elementary School District students has again brought…
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Disaster relief on the way for owners of homes destroyed from fires
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced aid is on the way for people around California, including…
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No time frame to reopen Toro Park after fires
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) Toro County Park, the base camp for Cal Fire during the River Fire and Carmel Fire, remains closed for public…
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Aromas man killed in motorcycle crash on San Miguel Canyon Road
The California Highway Patrol said a 76-year-old man from aromas died in a crash…
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Guidelines for returning home after evacuations are lifted
Thousands of people were allowed to return home Monday after evacuation orders and warnings were lifted for some areas once blocked off as Central…
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Ash from fires could damage paint on vehicles
Those holding off on washing ash from wildfires off your car might be in for an unpleasant…
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Free meals for community members impacted by Central Coast fires
Restaurants on the Central Coast are offering free meals to evacuees, firefighters, law enforcement and anyone…
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New animation gives look at canyon that lies at the bottom of the Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has released a new animation showing what…
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Pre-planned evacuation zones along Big Sur coast removed
A stretch of coastline along Highway 1 is in what officials are calling pre-planned evacuation…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium takes in marine animals evacuated from Santa Cruz County
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is housing more fish and other marine life evacuated from Santa Cruz…
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Evacuated residents reunite with their pets
As evacuation orders around Monterey County are lifting, owners are connecting with the SPCA to be reunited with their…
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Early damage assessments show destruction of Carmel Fire
Early damage assessments show the areas destroyed by the Carmel…
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Dolan Fire heavily damages Big Sur Condor Sanctuary
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) The Dolan fire has devastated the Big Sur Condor Sanctuary. The condor release pen and the cabin for field biologists were…
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Multiple evacuation orders lifted in Monterey County, including parts of Pine Canyon and Las Palmas
The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services announced that evacuation orders and…
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Evacuation orders lifted for some areas of Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Some evacuation orders have been lifted for the River Fire and Carmel Fire, according to Monterey County officials. This…
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Law enforcement remind public to stay clear of evacuation zones
Neighborhood entrances along River Road in Salinas are blocked by road closure signs after days of enforced…
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