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Hartnell Foundation announces free college savings account for Monterey County children
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Hartnell College Foundation and Bright Futures announced Thursday that it will be offering $33 million in free college savings for children in Monterey County. The organizations shared that they have partnered up with CalKIDS to serve the over 64,000 qualified children in a campaign to close equity gaps and increase The post Hartnell Foundation announces free college savings account for Monterey County children appeared first on KION546.
Overnight closure on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek begins July 22
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Caltrans announced that the next phase of emergency repairs on Highway 1 south of the Rocky Creek Bridge will start on Monday, July 22. This includes partial and full overnight closures, said Caltrans. After the March 30 slipout in the area, Caltrans crews have been working to stabilize and reinforce The post Overnight closure on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek begins July 22 appeared first on KION546.
Hollister antique biplane overturned at Hollister airport Thursday morning
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) -- According to Hollister Mayor Mia Casey, an antique biplane landed on the runway at Hollister Airport on Thursday morning at approximately 10:15 a.m. before accidentally "flipping over." The mayor confirmed that only the pilot and one passenger were on the plane and there are no injuries. The main runway (31) will The post Hollister antique biplane overturned at Hollister airport Thursday morning appeared first on KION546.
The California Department of Public Health warns people not to eat shellfish “sport-harvested” from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a press release Thursday warning people not to eat "recreationally harvested" mussels, clams or whole scallops from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency stated that there were dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning The post The California Department of Public Health warns people not to eat shellfish “sport-harvested” from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties appeared first on KION546.
Luke Mast named Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls Champion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A sold-out crowd at the Salinas Sports Complex on Wednesday night got to see Luke Mast win the Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls event. The Hutchinson, Kansas native covered two bulls to win the championship, according to the California Rodeo Salinas. Mast scored 81 points on Try Me and 85.5 The post Luke Mast named Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls Champion appeared first on KION546.
California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday that will stop schools from notifying parents if a student changes their gender identity in class. The post California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups appeared first on KION546.
CZU homeowners meeting for potential funding, July 20
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Santa Cruz County is holding a meeting on July 20 from 1:30 until 5:30 p.m. for homeowners affected by the CZU Fire and hoping to apply for a grant to help rebuild as well as protect against future wildfires. The California Department of Housing and Community Development is providing funds The post CZU homeowners meeting for potential funding, July 20 appeared first on KION546.
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