California ISO announces rolling power outages avoided
The City of Monterey announced that rolling power outages might be implemented Sunday due to grid…
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Beaches closed for Labor Day weekend
Beaches closed for Labor Day…
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Michele Vaughn selected to lead Salinas Fire Department
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) You can remove the word “interim.” Current Interim Fire Chief Michele Vaughn has been chosen to lead the Salinas Fire…
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River Fire is fully contained
UPDATE 8/19/2020 5:30 p.m. It was a different scene during the day on Wednesday than it was the night before where the River Fire more than doubled…
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Repetitive beach closures affect local businesses
Since 1989 The Grill at Lovers Point has served burgers and fries beachside.…
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Man arrested in connection to Monterey theft
A man has been arrested in connection with a theft that occurred on Tyler Street…
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Evacuation warning issued for South Coast Ridge Road area
The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services issued an evacuation order for the South Coast Ridge Road area Friday, which is being threatened by…
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Doris Day’s Carmel Valley home for sale–all proceeds will go to animal charity
CARMEL, Calif. (KION)– The home of late film icon, singer and animal activist Doris Day is on the market. All proceeds from the sale of her 8.62…
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Explicit pictures and messages appearing on Salinas elementary student’s Chromebook
A concerned mother has reached out to KION saying her child’s district-given Chromebook is being spammed with naked photos and messaged soliciting…
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Central Coast locals expecting hotter weather without beaches this weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) With that hot weather expected this weekend, cities along the coast are already anticipating visitors to pack their…
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Mother of students seen studying outside Taco Bell speaks out
In just a week, two Salinas students have gone viral. Their story touched hearts everywhere. A photo captured them sitting on a sidewalk outside Taco…
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Child mental, behavioral health program moves to Ryan Ranch as it prepares to build center
Ohana, the child and adolescent mental and behavioral health program at the Community Hospital of the…
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What’s open and closed over Labor Day weekend
Monterey County Parks Open Lake San Antonio- temporary fire restriction on campfires and open flame barbecuesLake Nacimiento- temporary fire…
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Two people arrested on attempted murder charges in Salinas, third arrested on warrant
Three people have been arrested in Salinas, and two of them are charged with attempted…
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Therapy service to host support group for parents of children with special needs
Stars Therapy Services announced that it will be hosting a virtual support group for parents of children…
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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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