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Facebook 'Likes' Reveal A Lot About You

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The 'like' button on Facebook has become a hot trend that makes it easy for Facebook users to show what they favor. It has become so popular that Facebook announced last year that there's an average of 2.7 billion new likes a day on the social media site. More>>

Neighbors Raise Questions About Door to Door Sales

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Many of you have had to deal with it before. Door to door salesman trying to push a product. "He just wanted to put a sign up and said it would be a protection for us." More>>

Q: When was the last Cold Snap, Large Storm?

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A: Joe from Salinas asked us, "The Central Coast went through a long cold snap and the longest period of time without a significant storm. When was the last time the Central Coast had a long cold snap and  the last time we had a large storm hit our area?"
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Q: Do Clouds Affect Temperatures?

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A: Melissa from Salinas asked us, "Do clouds affect the temperature?" Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann has the answer. The quick answer is yes they do affect the temperature during the day and night. More>>

Q: What is Gilroy's High Speed Rail Route?

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A: Ken from Royal Oaks asked us, "What route will the proposed high speed train take to be able to travel through Gilroy?" More>>

Q: How Clean are MST Buses?

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A: Gaby from Salinas asked us, "how does Monterey-Salinas Transit keep its buses clean?" More>>

Q: Why Do Storms Move From West to East?

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A: Our KION Question came from Melissa in Salinas. She asked us, "Why do storms move from west to east?" Here's the answer from Central Coast News Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann: More>>

Q: What's the Purpose of the Monterey County Sheriff's Field Office in Castroville?

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A: Our KION Question came from Benn in Castroville. He asked, "What's the purpose of the Monterey County Sheriff's Field Office on Merritt Street in Castroville?" More>>

Q: Is the 76 Gas Station in Hollister Going to Reopen?

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A: Our KION Question came from Hugh in Hollister. He wrote in saying, "Last December, the 76 Gas Station on San Felipe Road in Hollister closed. I see some construction activity at the station." More>>

Q: Is a New Gas Station Opening on Del Monte Boulevard in Marina?

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A: Our KION Question came from Rachel in Marina. She wrote in, after noticing the former Shell Gas Station on the corner of Reindollar and Del Monte Boulevard has finally been leveled. More>>

Q: Why Don't We Receive Snow in the Inland Valleys of the Central Coast?

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A: Our KION Question came from Melissa in Salinas, asking "Why don't we get snow in the inland valleys on the Central Coast?" Central Coast News Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann has the answer. More>>

Q: How do You Measure Rain?

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A: Steve, Scotts Valley asked us, "how do you measure one-hundredths of an inch of rain fall when rain forms droplets and is not flat?" More>>

Q: Why Won't Seaside Install Proper One-Way Street Signs?

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A: Our KION Question came from Shane in Seaside. He asked us, "Why won't the City of Seaside provide proper signage for one way residential streets?" More>>

Q: Why is Smoking Allowed at Hartnell College?

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A: Julia from Salinas asked us, "why is smoking allowed on the campus of Hartnell College?" More>>

Q: How Did the City of Greenfield Get it's Name?

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A: Our KION Question came from Wilmar in Morro Bay. He wrote in saying, "I know how Greenfield came by its original name of Clark Colony, but how did it get the name Greenfield?" More>>

Q: What's the Legal Age to Have a Child Passenger on a Motorcycle?

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A: Our KION Question came from Lucia in Salinas. She asked, "At what age is it legal to have a child as a passenger on a motorcycle?" Here's the answer from the California Highway Patrol... More>>

Q: Why is there a Larger Police Response for Injured Officers?

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A: Justin from Salinas asked, "why is it that, if an officer is a victim of a crime, more officers are assigned to the case to catch the suspect than if a regular person becomes a victim?" More>>

Q: Why is it called, 'Indian Summer?'

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A: Debra from Seaside asked, "why, when the weather warms up, is it called 'Indian Summer'?"
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Q: What is the Green Spray being used on Highway 101?

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A: Miguel from Salinas emailed and asked us, "what is the green stuff they're spraying over the area where the construction is taking place on Espinosa and Highway 101 in Salinas?" More>>

Q: Why is MST Running Small Buses on Line 25?

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A: Our KION Question came from Paul in Salinas. He asked us, "Why is MST (Monterey Salinas Transit) running small shuttle buses on Line 25?" Paul said the route is constantly overcrowded! More>>

Q: How do Hurricanes get their Names?

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A: Charlene from San Juan Bautista asked us, "how do hurricanes get their names?" Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann has the answer. More>>

Q: Are Noisy Motorcycles Illegal?

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A: Joe from Monterey asked us, "is there a law against noise from motorcycles? If so, what evidence is there for local enforcement?" More>>

Q: Why is it Colder When Sun Rises?

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A: Miguel from Salinas asked us, "in the early morning it's usually a certain temperature, but when the sun starts to rise it get colder, why?" More>>

Q: What should motorcyclists do when stuck at red lights?

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A: Our KION Question came from Kevin in Salinas. He wrote in saying, "As a motorcyclist, I often encounter traffic light signals that do not detect me as I approach a red light..." More>>

Q: What Construction is Happening in the Parking Lot of Fisherman's Wharf?

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A: Our KION Question asked, "What construction is going on in the parking lot of Wharf 2 in Monterey?" Central Coast News got the answer from Monterey's Assistant City Manager, Fred Cohn.  More>>

Q: What's the Status of the New Marina Smoke Shop?

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A: Our KION Question came from Charles in Marina. He asked us, "What's the status of the Marina smokeshop that was suposed to open at the old Ace Hardware building?" More>>

Q: Can We Vote To Stop Salinas Airshow?

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A: Patty from Salinas wrote in and said she doesn't like the noise the California International Airshow Salinas creates evey year. She said it scares babies, pets and keeps many working people awake during the day. More>>

Q: Why Doesn't CHP Place Empty Patrol Cars on Highways?

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A: Our KION Question came from Patric in Salinas. He asked, "Has the California Highway Patrol ever thought of parking an empty patrol car on the highway to slow down drivers who are speeding?" More>>

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