Central Coast health officials issue indoor mask use recommendation
Health officials in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Napa counties issued a joint statement saying that they are now recommending indoor mask use…
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Teen arrested on suspicion of throwing illegal firework into public restroom in San Juan Bautista
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of throwing an illegal exploding firework into a public restroom in San Juan Bautista, according to…
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Child Tax Credit payments will start hitting bank accounts this week
Starting the week of July 15th, eligible parents on the Central Coast will receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child and under the age of six…
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Hollister opens new transitional housing facility for homeless people
Hollister’s Homeless Opportunities Meals and Empowerment (HOME) Resource Center is inaugurating its new Transitional…
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Coalition seeks community input on 5-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness
The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP) has released a draft of its 5-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness, and now it is holding a meeting…
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Delta Variant becomes dominant COVID strain in California
The Delta variant is the dominant strain in California and has been detected on the Central Coast.…
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San Benito County seeks applications for appointment to Board of Supervisors
The Office of the Governor is accepting applications for appointments to the vacant San Benito County Supervisor for District 1 position, according…
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Hollister Police host Bike Rodeo for Kids
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) The Hollister Police Department is connecting with children in the community and hosting a bike rodeo at Calaveras School on…
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Hollister Police Department debuts new drone program this 4th of July weekend
The Hollister Police Department is debuting their new UAV Drone Program, which will help monitor the use of illegal fireworks this weekend.…
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Delta variant poses new challenges for unvaccinated youth
The newly detected delta variant of COVID-19 has sparked widespread concern in Santa Cruz and San Benito County, but the population that may be most…
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Balconies Caves reopen at Pinnacles National Park
After being closed for more than a year, the Balconies Caves at Pinnacles National Park have…
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The Stonewall Uprising: How one event sparked the gay rights movement
The Stonewall Uprising occurred on June 28th, 1969 and would mark the beginning of the gay rights movement across the U.S. and the entire world.…
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Hollister Fire Department shares firework alternatives ahead of 4th of July
Due to concerns surrounding fireworks this year and the cancellation of many Central Coast events, the Hollister Fire Department is sharing firework…
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Central Coast cities guidelines for fireworks
In California only safe and sane fireworks can be sold starting Monday, until July 6th. However, only certain areas on the Central Coast are allowed…
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Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for June 25th-26th
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY | SCOTTS VALLEY | FRIDAY 5-8PM Everybody knows the best grub comes from food trucks! Well, in Scotts Valley…
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Eric Taylor sworn in as new San Benito County Sheriff
There is a new Sheriff in town in San Benito…
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CalFire: Vegetation fire burning off Panoche Road in San Benito County fully contained
CalFire units are on scene of a vegetation fire burning off Panoche Road in San Benito County.…
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Central Coast residents are relieved as federal moratorium is extended
A sign or relief for many residents across the Central Coast as the Biden administration extends the federal eviction moratorium for another…
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Biden administration extends federal eviction ban through July
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business and Kevin Liptak, CNN The Biden administration extended the federal ban on evictions that was set to expire at the end…
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Hollister shopping center construction moves forward
Local leaders said a new shopping Center in Hollister aimed to keep the local economy going strong. Some residents took to social media, questioning…
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Person arrested following road rage incident
A suspect was booked into the San Benito County Jail following a road rage incident Friday night.…
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Cal Fire assisting in battle against Willow Fire with air support
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) For fire crews, winds are causing concern going into the weekend after a full day of fighting the Willow Fire on Thursday in…
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Over 800 residents near Hollister without power
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 6/17/21 5:58 a.m. All power has been restored for residents, according to PG&E’s outage map. UPDATE 6/16/21 10:47…
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Hollister water parks reopen as temperatures heat up
Water parks are beginning to reopen just in time for warmer…
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How to keep cool as toasty temps hit the Central Coast
Toasty temperatures will make their mark across the Central Coast this week. With a heatwave on our doorstep, the National Weather…
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Governor Gavin Newsom unveils “California Dream Vacations” incentive for vaccinated Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The push for vaccinations goes beyond cash prizes as Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an incentive that would…
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Fire Official: 2021 Fire Season declared in Monterey, San Benito Counties
Fire season has officially begun in Monterey and San Benito Counties, according to Cal Fire…
Continue Reading Hollister Mayor: Ross, TJ Maxx, Dutch Bros expected to come to new shopping center
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez provided and update on a new shopping center in the city in a Facebook…
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Hollister man arrested for allegedly vandalizing vehicles with knife, saying he was going to ‘kill someone’
Hollister police said a man has been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing multiple vehicles with a knife and threatening to kill his…
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Less than a week before state reopening, Californians express uncertainty
As the reopening date for California approaches, there is still some uncertainty when it comes to masking and social distancing…
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Riverbed in San Benito County being cleared of homeless encampments
Supervisors in San Benito County are working to help clear the San Benito Riverbed from homeless…
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Hollister raises new pride flag to kick off Pride month
For the second year in a row, the city of Hollister is raising a pride flag outside city hall in honor of the LGBTQ+ community Tuesday.…
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Monterey, San Benito Counties move to yellow tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The State of California announced Tuesday that Monterey and San Benito Counties have moved to the yellow tier of the Blueprint for a Safer…
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Aircraft makes emergency landing in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The California Highway Patrol and San Benito County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an aircraft that had…
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San Benito County supervisor steps down from position
San Benito County District 1 Supervisor Mark Medina announced during a meeting Tuesday morning that he will be stepping down from his…
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Firefighters extinguish structure fire south of Gilroy
SOUTH OF GILROY, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire SCU says firefighters extinguished a structure fire on Highway 25 and Bolsa Road south of Gilroy Sunday…
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California food banks report surge in number of people served in 2020
The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) has released its 2020 Impact Report outlining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for Central Coast, including limits on target shooting
The Bureau of Land Management has issued seasonal fire restrictions that will go into effect at the end of this week, including temporary limitations…
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Woman arrested in connection to boyfriend’s death
A woman was arrested in connection to her boyfriend’s death Wednesday.…
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Monterey County Peace Officers Association to host 23rd Annual Police Memorial & Procession
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) In honor of National Police Week, the Monterey County Peace Officers Association will be holding the 23rd Annual…
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California expands drought emergency to large swath of state
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a drought emergency declaration to a large swath of the nation’s most populated…
Continue Reading San Benito County burglary suspect shot by resident, arrested
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office says a burglary suspect is in custody after he was shot in a woman’s…
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Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Monterey and San Benito Counties
MONTEREY, SAN BENITO COUNTY Calif. (KION) Cal Fire is suspending all burn permits for outdoor residential burning in Monterey and San Benito…
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Man arrested on domestic violence, gun charges
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A man is facing domestic violence and gun charges after being arrested this weekend. An off-duty firefighter witnessed a…
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Schools prepare for 2021 graduation ceremonies
After a year of online instruction, colleges prepare to recognize its graduating…
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Drought-related disaster loans offered to some Central Coast small businesses
The California Office of Emergency Services announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering…
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Senator Caballero seeks community input on bill changing requirements for Sheriff candidates
California State Senator Anna Caballero has released a survey to get community input on a bill that would…
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Vintage plane makes emergency landing at Hollister airport
Hollister police said a pilot made an emergency landing at the Hollister Airport Tuesday…
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Endangered condor egg hatches in Pinnacles National Park
A California condor egg has hatched in Northern California’s wild, the newest member of Pinnacles National Park’s recovery program for the…
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California will lose a congressional seat for the first time
California is losing a congressional seat after the Census Bureau released its 2020 population…
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