Need a break from elections? Check out the aquarium’s MeditOcean
Elections can be a stressful time, and sometimes you just need a…
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Central Coast last rallies before 2020 Elections
Last rallies before 2020…
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Monterey Peninsula water district approves final EIR for potential system buyout
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District voted to approve the certification of the final Environmental Impact Report…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Public safety power shutoff could begin Wednesday evening in Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties
PG&E could turn off power for a portion of customers in Monterey and Santa Cruz County as early as tomorrow afternoon due to a potential Public…
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Enforcing masks in Monterey is about more than just citations
We have received multiple emails and phone calls from people saying Monterey Police are not properly…
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Suspect arrested in connection to burglary on Laine Street
Monterey police have made an arrest in connection to a home burglary on Laine…
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Dozens come out to watch Salinas native Ruben Villa fight for title
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It was a highly anticipated match featuring a locally-grown Salinas native boxer going for the WBO Featherweight World Title…
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18-year-old Marina resident dies after car gets pinned under harvesting machine
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–A teenager is dead following an accident on Monday night. Officers say around 11:00 p.m. a Nissan Sentra was driving on…
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Monterey County allows playgrounds to reopen, but not all peninsula cities will reopen them
Six-year-old, Kaleb Murray, missed a lot about his neighborhood playground over the past seven months. “Not just the slides, but the swings too,”…
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Monterey police arrest suspect in series of burglaries, prowling incidents
A man has been arrested in connection to several home burglaries and prowling incidents on the Monterey…
Continue Reading Monterey resident killed in crash after witnesses claim motorcycle hit speeds over 100 mph
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)– A 40-year-old Monterey man is dead following a crash on his motorcycle. CHP officials say around 6:15 on Tuesday evening,…
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$702,000 distributed to Monterey businesses impacted by Covid-19
Local businesses have faced a challenging past six months since the pandemic forced them to shut their doors or…
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Construction workers hit gas line in Monterey
The City of Monterey is asking some residents to stay indoors after construction workers hit a gas…
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Central Coast demonstrators demand justice for Breonna Taylor
Six months following the death of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot in her home in Kentucky during a police raid, protesters continue taking to…
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Monterey chef featured on Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship”
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–A Monterey pastry chef is showing off her skills as she takes part in the Halloween Baking Championship on the Food Network.…
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Police: Four people who told officers they were gang members arrested on gun charges
Three Greenfield men were arrested on gun and gang-related charges in Monterey…
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Monterey Bay beaches closed for Labor Day
Beaches along the Monterey bay are closed for Labor Day in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.…
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Woman swims across Monterey Bay in record time
A nearly 13 hour swim across the Monterey Bay ended in triumph for 27-year-old Catherine…
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Watch: Monterey Bay Aquarium releases video of sea otter pups with their surrogate mothers
This week is Sea Otter Awareness week, and in honor of the occasion, the Monterey Bay Aquarium released…
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Preparing for flu season during a pandemic
Washing our hands and wearing masks has become the new normal, but will it have an effect on the upcoming flu season? Some doctors say…
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Air quality expected to worsen as we head into weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As Wildfires continue to burn on the Central Coast, meteorologists are warning about a decline in air quality as we head…
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Political rallies hitting the Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Elections are drawing near and more people are beginning to come out and make their voices heard this upcoming election.…
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Monterey police arrest man allegedly found with meth, heroin and marijuana
A Santa Cruz man was arrested in Monterey Wednesday after he was allegedly found with meth, heron and…
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One dog killed, another dog and two people injured in Monterey dog attack
A man has been cited after his two Mastiffs allegedly attacked two small dogs and two…
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Why real estate is experiencing a buying frenzy on the Central Coast
CARMEL, Calif. (KION)– The coronavirus has changed so many aspects of our lives, and the housing market is no different. In fact, just a quick…
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Mountain lion spotted in backyard on Ralston Drive
A mountain lion was reportedly seen in a backyard on Ralston Drive Monday…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Monterey opens disaster recovery center for fire victims
Monterey disaster recovery center for fire…
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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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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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SPCA Monterey County under evacuation warning, moving animals elsewhere
SPCA Monterey County, which is currently under an evacuation warning, is proactively moving animals and supplies from their…
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Monterey firefighters start wildfire victim relief effort
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) The River, Carmel and Dolan fires continue to burn in Monterey County. Dozens of structures, including homes, have been…
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Monterey Conference Center converted to evacuation shelter
The conference center opened Friday as an evacuation center but is now equipped to take in a large amount of evacuees fleeing fires burning in…
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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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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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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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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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