Ocean Acidification and the affects on the Central Coast
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) There are growing concerns about changes in our ocean water due to higher acidification levels… and a lower pH. “So…
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Surfer finds friendship in unlikely place
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Surfing brings thousands to the Central Coast every year, but for one Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy, it brought an…
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Soledad inmates at CTF training service dogs to change lives
This holiday, local inmates are giving thanks for a gift that comes on four legs. We spent a day at the Correctional Training facility in Soledad…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Changing lanes for Laguna Seca management
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Many call Laguna Seca a jewel of Monterey County, but after 62 years the world-famous track will have someone new…
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Better Ask Barry: Do eviction protections cover everyone?
AB 1482, the law that will protect renters from eviction in 2020, has opened a window for evictions in what remains of…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Importance of School Recess
Everyday after lunch, it’s recess time at DeLaveaga Elementary in Santa Cruz. “I like it because it’s sometimes stressful to sit inside and work…
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30 Years Later: A look back at the Loma Prieta Earthquake and the recovery that followed
Everyone has a story about where they were and what they were doing when the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta Earthquake hit. It left behind a path of…
Continue ReadingCracking down on underage vaping in Monterey County
As health concerns over the vaping epidemic continue to grow, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and Central Coast schools are trying to…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Central Coast and the shocking cost of insulin
A few months ago, Salinas resident Delia Santos was faced with a brutal choice – pay her rent or buy life-saving insulin. “I used money…
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