US Census Bureau releases 2020 data results
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The United States Census Bureau has released the results of the data collection taken in 2020 of the country’s population and…
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MPUSD, SUHSD begin first day of in-person instruction with COVID modifications
California’s new COVID-19 guidance includes guidance for a “modified quarantine” to allow students to continue with in-person education, even if they…
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Seaside Police grooves with community on National Night-Out
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) On the first Tuesday of this August, Police Departments across the country try to connect with people in the communities they…
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Watch: Cal Fire firefighter reunited with comfort dog after interview
Strike teams are at the scene of the Dixie Fire burning in Butte and Plumas Counties, and during an interview about strike teams, one firefighter was…
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Illegal dumping continues to be a major issue for the Central Coast
It’s not uncommon while driving down Central Coast roads to find piles of discarded household items. Illegal dumping, according Tweet from the…
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PG&E announces underground power line project for high-risk areas, but does it include the Central Coast?
All it takes is a gust of strong wind to knock down above-ground power lines during a storm, sparking devastating fires and knocking out power for…
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Carmel Unified School District plans re-opening of schools in August
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) The Carmel Unified School District plans to reopen schools on August 9 for full, in-person…
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What you need to know about Shark Week on the central coast
Shark Week comes but once a year, and is a common household phrase in both landlocked and coastal locations.…
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San Benito County opens new jail facility Tuesday
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office opened a brand new jail facility on Tuesday after over 14 years of planning and…
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Watsonville to address policing and social equity in the community
The public is invited to participate in a discussion with city leaders, Monday, to discuss the future of policing and community services in…
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Cal Fire seeks conifer tree cones for future reforestation needs
Cal Fire is asking landowners for help identifying healthy conifer trees for cone…
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Biden Administration plans to reconstruct the US Legal Immigration
The Biden Administration plans to reconstruct their US Legal Immigration system including welcoming more immigrants to the country…
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Louisiana trooper involved in Ronald Greene’s arrest will be fired over unrelated use of force case, source says
One of the troopers involved in Ronald Greene’s arrest will be fired over an excessive force incident not involving Greene, according to a…
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Investigators search for man accused of following minor in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for a man accused of following a minor in his work…
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Access to child care expected to expand with Newsom’s Billion Dollar Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom announced 83 million dollars will be used to add 100-thousand slots for child care. The reason why there is a lack of child…
Continue ReadingLocal Businesses receive checks from the city
The City of Salinas delivered checks to businesses who qualified for the Grow Salinas Fund Small Business Covid-19 relief…
Continue ReadingLocal man’s family sues care giving facility after being injured in an accident
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) A 30 year old autistic man was able to live in his own apartment with the assistance of assigned caregivers. Now, the…
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Biden made the right call on Afghanistan
President Biden has weighed the risks and considered the political and personal implications. He has listened carefully to the advice of the military…
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Nikki Haley fails the Trump test
It’s always bad when politicians, faced with a serious moral dilemma, put self-interest ahead of public service. It’s even worse when…
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GOP senator is staggering around after riding the Trump-a-Whirl too long
Remember the Tilt-a-Whirl? It was my favorite ride at the Fort Bend County Fair. You sit in a car that rolls and spins around an undulating track,…
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