Month: April 2016

You are likely going to see lots of bicyclists on Highway 68 this weekend as the Sea Otter Classic continues to heat up. The event features roughly…

The Salinas Police Department will once again be featured in an episode of the popular crime show, “COPS.” The department hopes it will…

Actualizacin 4/15/16 5 P.M.: La polica de Seaside ha identificado a la vctima que muri despus de ser atacada brutalmente el jueves. Investigadores…

Alguaciles del Condado de Santa Cruz estn investigando el acuchillamiento de un joven de 16 aos de edad que ocurri el viernes. El incidente fue…

UPDATE 4/15/16 4:17 PM: The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says several teenagers — one wielding a crowbar — were involved in a…

The nation’s newest national park is in southern Monterey County. Three years in, and it’s drawing big crowds. Since the opening of…

Killer whales have been making their presence known on the central coast. Just the other day a group of marine researchers saw some orca feeding and…

UPDATE 4/15/16 4:22 AM: Seaside police have identified the victim as 42-year-old Ngoc Hong Nguyen. Officers responded to reports of an injured female…

A 20-year-old Hispanic man was shot multiple times Thursday night, according to the Salinas Police Department. At about 6:10 p.m., police said the…

UPDATE 4/14/16 5:34 PM: The child at the center of an Amber Alert, is now back with family after being released from a Monterey County area hospital…

At least nine new places to eat are coming to the popular Dunes Shopping Center in Marina after more than a year of planning, according to the…

ACTUALIZACIN 04/14/16 2:05 PM: La Polica de Soledad le ha confirmado a Noticias de la Costa Central que han encontrado a Jacob Vargas de 2 aos de…

The mother of 2-year-old Jacob Vargas spoke to KION about her missing son Thursday afternoon near the Soledad Police Department. The California…

UPDATE 4/14/16 11:15 AM: CHP identified the 8-year-old boy who died in the car crash as Adrian Bocanegra. Bocanegrawas about to celebrate his 9th…

A 76 gas station in Carmel on Carmel Rancho Blvd. is the latest convenience store in Monterey County to fall victim to an attempted break-in,…

Crews and cyclists rolled into Laguna Seca to set up and getting ready for the 26th annual Sea Otter Classic. “It’s the largest biking…

Former members of the military are hitting the waves for Operation Surf this week in Santa Cruz. About 20 military veterans are learning to paddle…

Dozens of people gathered in Santa Cruz County for the Fifth Annual Victims’ Rights March Wednesday. It was an emotional day for families who…

Police are investigating another convenience store robbery on the Central Coast. Two suspects robbed a 7-Eleven in Watsonville around 11:30 p.m. on…

ACTUALIZACIN 04/13/16: El hombre acusado de asaltar varios bancos en el Condado de Santa Cruz ha sido arrestado, segn el Departamento de Polica de…

UPDATE 4/13/2016: The man accused or robbing several banks in Santa Cruz County has been arrested, according to the Capitola Police Department.…

Anyone who’s ever received a text message written in all caps will understand why the National Weather Service decided to quit sending messages…

Estudios del departamento de educacin federal revelan que pequeos inscritos en programas como Head Start los ayuda a pronto desarrollar varias…

Oficiales de la Patrulla de Caminos de California estn investigando un accidente que cobr la vida de un nio el mircoles, cerca de Watsonville por Las…

The Golden State Warriors are chasing history Wednesday night, going for 73 wins, the best regular-season in the NBA. The Warriors will take on…

A volunteer-driven program led by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is helping people patch up precarious spots in their homes. Trained…

The man at the center of a nearly eight year long murder investigation on the Monterey Peninsula is in custody, recently tracked down and arrested in…

Former wounded servicemembers will get on a surfboard and hit the waves in Santa Cruz. “Operation Surf is a program developed to help our…

Preliminary election results in Carmel show Councilman Steve G. Dallas leading over Kenneth Talmage by 103 votes in the race for Carmel City Mayor.…

El hombre acusado de asesinar a su novia hace ocho aos en la Pennsula de Monterey ahora est bajo custodia despus que autoridades dieron con l en…

More than 15 tons of abandoned explosive material is getting disposed of this week in San Benito County. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is…

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to combat illegal dumping in rural areas of the county. According to the Board of…

It’s called YANA, standing for “You Are Not Alone.” The program, offered through the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office,…

UPDATE 4/8/2016 9:15 PM: A campaign sign conundrum is happening in Pacific Grove. Someone has been taking down signs in support of a controversial…

Election Day is just hours away in Carmel. On Tuesday,voters will pick a new mayor and two new council members. On Monday, the candidates were out in…

California’s drought has weakened trees across the Central Coast, which makes it much easier for them to come toppling down during stormy…

The owner of the tri-athlete organization, Wolf Pak, is behind bars, accused of child molestation at his business. Morgan Hill Police say David…

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three people who robbed a 7-Eleven early Tuesday morning. It happened around 12:30 a.m.…

The small neighborhood of Toro Park is being targeted by thieves. After a recent string of burglaries residents said it’s time to take action.…

Housing prices are climbing across the Central Coast and homes that are available are selling fast. Newly released numbers show the median price of a…

Salinas Police said a 16-year-old was shot on Estrella Avenue Monday afternoon. Police said they responded to the area just after 3 p.m. on a…

Se est acercando la fecha lmite para declarar sus impuestos. Tienen hasta el 18 de abril, y para ayudarlos el IRS y United Way Monterey County estn…

La Polica de Salinas dijo que un joven de 16 aos de edad fue baleado por Estrella Avenue el lunes en la tarde. Oficiales respondieron al rea justo…

Un sospechoso que logr escapar de un atrincheramiento de varias horas en Salinas sigue prfugo. Investigadores dijeron que Rodney Sablan, de 37 aos de…

Date: April 11, 2016Position: Digital Content Director The News Department at KION TV Monterey-Salinas, CA, will have an opening for a full-time…

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested 6 people on Saturday while serving three search warrants. Investigators seized 13 illegally…

These are the general rules covering our contests and promotions for Monterey Bay Aquarium – Dia del Nino. If you have a question, please…

In 2005, there were only 18 homicides in Monterey County. Ten years later, that number has tripled. Friday marked an emotional day for friends and…

It’s a familiar scene in East Salinas – caution tape, bright lights and police searching for an armed gunman. But when the crime scene is…

UPDATE: 4/09/2016 3:00 PM: Monterey County Sheriff’s office said 80-year-old Graciela Lopez is safe and in good condition. Security guards at…