Protest held outside Soledad correctional facility over health and safety concerns
The number of coronavirus cases at the correctional training facility in Soledad has gone up 17 new cases in the last 14 days.…
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City of Monterey announces partial beach closures over warm weekend
The City of Monterey has announced partial beach closures and reduced parking over the warm…
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PG&E shuts off power around California Friday night due to heatwave
The California Independent System Operator has declared a statewide Stage 2 Emergency Friday due to excessive…
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Thousands across Central Coast venture outdoors amid heatwave
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It was a hot day on Friday to say the least all around the Central Coast, and thousand came out to beat the heat one way or…
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Power outages cause issues for distance learning
When the power went out on Michael Aguilar’s first day of senior year, he took matters into his own hands. “I had to go and email most of my teachers…
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Environmental Health Bureau to conduct mask enforcement in unincorporated Monterey County
The Monterey County Health Department said the Environmental Health Bureau will be…
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Hundreds found camping in prohibited areas of Big Sur over the weekend
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking visitors to camp only in designated…
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Cooling center opening in King City over the weekend
A cooling center will be available to the public in King City this…
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Crews respond to small fire at Carmel Valley Road and Scarlett
The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection with help from other agencies responded to a…
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17-year-old suspect in Salinas armed beer theft pleads guilty
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges related to an armed robbery at a Salinas 7-Eleven last…
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Police investigate Seaside man’s death following two altercations on the same day as homicide
Monterey police said they are investigating the death of a Seaside man at the end of July as a…
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Carmel police to issue fines for beach use violations
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) Sit at the beach and face a…
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Monterey to address Wharf “overcrowding”
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) The City of Monterey says they have heard the complaints loud and clear. In a news release Thursday afternoon, the city…
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Monterey County Office of Education issues 185 notices of potential layoffs
Educators whose jobs depend on in-person instruction are facing uncertainty this school year. With no telling when schools will reopen, the Monterey…
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Salinas Police: Gang member arrested in connection to report of shots fired on Garner Avenue
A man who police say is an active gang member was arrested after police received a call about possible shots…
Continue Reading Statewide Flex Alert issued calling for energy conservation due to expected heat
The California Independent System Operator has issued a statewide Flex Alert due to high temperatures expected…
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Kindness Monterey to host Care-A-Thon to help struggling restaurants
Kindness Monterey, a campaign created by local businesswomen to help restaurants and those left without…
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Woman arrested on burglary charges as police see more burglaries while homeowners are at home
A woman has been arrested in connection to a burglary at a home in Monterey, and it comes as police…
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Salinas COVID-19 testing site moving
The Monterey County Health Department announced that its COVID-19 testing site at…
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Monterey County Fair offers grab-n-go fair food
Those missing the tastes of summer can still get their hands on fair food, even without the…
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Driver arrested for allegedly yelling racial slurs, throwing items at vehicles in Pacific Grove
An Avila Beach man was arrested in Pacific Grove Wednesday for allegedly making threats, yelling racial…
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Neighbors concerned about Soledad sidewalks in state of disrepair
Neighbors have safety concerns on their minds after seeing some sidewalks in a state of disrepair throughout…
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Monterey moving forward with renter assistance program
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Renters in the city of Monterey could soon see some relief for the economic downturn that has made it hard for so many to…
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CDCR: 11 inmates at Correctional Training Facility test positive for COVID-19, 26 employees at SVSP
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that two employees at the Correctional Training…
Continue Reading“A fighter” – Central Coast Democrats react to Harris VP pick
Leon Panetta served as Secretary of Defense under President Barack…
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Hartnell College to hold physical activity classes online
Academic courses will not be the only classes held online at Hartnell College this…
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DA’s Office receives reports of venues violating health orders by hosting wedding receptions
Under the state’s Stay Home orders, wedding ceremonies are allowed to take place, but receptions are…
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Students from all 50 states enroll in Monterey Bay Aquarium’s free online courses
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free online courses for pre-K through 12 students, and it said…
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More than 1,800 customers without power in Soledad area
Pacific Gas and Electric reports that 1,883 customers are without power in the area around…
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Rise in COVID-19 cases among children and teens raises concerns
Increase in COVID-19 cases among children raises…
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Salinas police arrest suspect in multiple robberies at Walmart, Kohl’s
A woman has been arrested following reports of multiple robberies at Walmart and…
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Gilroy man sentenced to prison for molesting two children by Monterey County judge
A Gilroy man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Monterey County judge for molesting two…
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Deer tangled in rope swing at Carmel Valley home rescued
The SPCA for Monterey County said its wildlife team rescued a tangled deer at a home…
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Horse owners at Marina Equestrian Center face potential eviction
This summer has been far outside the norm, but 8th grader, Natalie Willett, had the company of one very special friend to get her through.…
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Central Coast organizations and libraries offer free virtual classes for students
As schools shift classes online, many kids won’t have the same kind of interactions they typically experience at school, like making new friends or…
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Filing periods for numerous Monterey County elective offices extended
Monterey County Elections said the regular candidate filing period for the General…
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MST chosen to receive grant for new buses
Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that it was chosen to get a more than $2.5 million grant from…
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Monterey Touring Vehicles to host classic car rally
Monterey Touring Vehicles said it will be hosting a classic car event for owners of the cars or those who would like to rent…
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Salinas police ask for help identifying theft suspect
The Salinas Police Department is looking for the suspect in a theft in the Santa Rita…
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Central Coast mourns loss of local community advocate
Community mourns loss of local…
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Suspect arrested in connection to stabbing on La Salle Avenue
A man has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in connection to an overnight…
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Suspect in custody after police standoff in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police spent hours Saturday night in a standoff situation on the intersection of First Avenue and Fairhaven…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in minor injury car crash
A deputy with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department was involved in a minor injury crash near the intersection of Parjaro Street and East Romie…
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Four Big Sur roads closed due to “overwhelming increase” in visitors
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Brush fires are on the top of the minds for surrounding fire departments as fire season continues on the Central…
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Local group voices opposition to defund the police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Community members and retired law enforcement officers gathered outside the Salinas Police Department for a rally in support…
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PURE Insurance Championship to be played in Pebble Beach without First Tee juniors, spectators
Organizers of the PURE Insurance Championship announced that it will be held…
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Crews respond to vegetation fire on River Road
The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District said it is responding to a vegetation fire on River…
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MPUSD teaching assistant speaks out over concerns hosting in-person classes
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Staff with an extended learning program at the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District say they are worried about having…
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Fire at Gonzales pallet yard
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) A fire at a Gonzales pallet yard sent smoke high into the air, easily seen from Highway 101 near the city. The fire…
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Investigators: Four men reportedly set trap, approach woman with guns near Old Coast Road
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said four men with automatic weapons…
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