Santa Cruz County homeless program reaches milestone
A Santa Cruz County program to find homes and coordinate services to the homeless has reached a milestone. Organizers of the 180/2020 Initiative…
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Monterey presidential debate viewers share thoughts on final political show down
While many Monterey bars showed the baseball game on Wednesday night, some decided to mix things up by putting on the debate. “We called a few…
Continue ReadingExtended hours for voter registration deadline
Santa Cruz and Watsonville’s Elections Offices will stay open until 8 p.m. Monday, Octobery 24. It’s the last day to register to vote for…
Continue ReadingSan Lorenzo River cleanup scheduled for Saturday
The San Lorenzo River will get a make-over Saturday in downtown Santa Cruz. Volunteers from two nonprofit organizations will remove trash and plant…
Continue ReadingHollister swears in new K-9 officer
The City of Hollister now has a new K-9 officer. K-9 Officer Dallas was sworn in as the newest member of the Hollister Police Department Thursday.…
Continue ReadingNew restaurants coming to Marina
Three new food establishments are expected to open at the Marina Dunes shopping center by mid-November, according to developer Scott Negri from SKN…
Continue ReadingMany factors determine use of force
There have been three officer-involved shootings on the Central Coast this week, prompting KION to look at one law enforcement agency’s policy…
Continue ReadingSalinas considers changes to alcohol policies
The Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas recently opened and is quenching the local thirst for craft beer. “We opened this to expand the amount…
Continue ReadingAnnual ‘Great American Shakeout’, a reminder to be prepared
People from all over the country will take part in “The Great American Shakeout” on Thursday. The nationwide earthquake drill is all…
Continue ReadingAutopsy results released in deadly Santa Cruz officer-involved shooting
After results from an autopsy by the county coroner, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is ruling the death of Santa Cruz resident Sean…
Continue ReadingConductor se da la fuga tras accidente fatal en Gonzles
La Patrulla de Caminos de California está buscando al conductor que se dio a la fuga despues de verse involucrado en un accidente fatal cerca…
Continue ReadingBoardwalk project rising high
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is aiming high with its $12 million improvement project – so high it will need a special permit. Two of the…
Continue ReadingDan a conocer resultados de autopsia de hombre baleado a muerte por polica de Santa Cruz
ACTUALIZACIÓN 10/19/16 5:35 PM: De acuerdo a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz, la muerte de Sean Arlt ha sido clasificada como…
Continue ReadingMarina woman sentenced for 2015 murder
A Marina woman convicted of stabbing a man to death in 2015 will serve 28 years in prison. Shannon Gavriela Gutierrez, 25, was convicted of stabbing…
Continue Reading3.8 quake shakes Central Coast
The Central Coast shook to a 3.8 magnitude earthquake Tuesday afternoon. The quake struck at 3:09 p.m. along the San Andreas Fault south of Tres…
Continue ReadingIdentity released of ag worker killed in accident
UPDATE 10/19/16 12:35 p.m.: The California Highway Patrol released the identity of the man killed Tuesday in an agricultural accident in Salinas. He…
Continue ReadingConcussion program launches in Salinas
One in five high school athletes will sustain a concussion. “I think that there’s a lot more kids, athletes, competing in sports,”…
Continue ReadingNew details emerge about Salinas meth house
KION is learning more about a North Salinas meth house that’s connected to a murder investigation and officer-involved shooting. Neighbors told…
Continue ReadingKing City readies to vote by district
To bring diversity into city leadership, King City voters will elect city officials by their newly divided districts this November. On Tuesday, the…
Continue ReadingRedwoods play role in regulating global temperature
UPDATE 10/18/16 6:18 PM: According to the World Meteorological Organization, January to September 2016 was the hottest period on record. It’s…
Continue ReadingPolica de Seaside advierte sobre estafas telefnicas
El Departamento de Policía de Seaside ha emitido una advertencia sobre estafadores que llaman por telefono haciendose pasar por funcionarios…
Continue ReadingVoter registration deadline approaching
California’s voter registration deadline is just six days away. A record 18.5 million, or about 73 percent of the state’s eligible…
Continue ReadingDriver speeds into another car following a fight at Buffalo Wild Wings
Alarming video and photos of the aftermath of a fight at the Buffalo Wild Wings in North Salinas show the driver of a pick-up truck ramming another…
Continue ReadingCondado de Monterey busca proveer seguro mdico completo para indocumentados
Supervisores del Condado de Monterey han aprobado crear un comite que analizará como proveer un seguro medico completo y gratuito para…
Continue ReadingConductor de Salinas echa camioneta encima de otro carro tras pelea en Buffalo Wild Wings
La Policía de Salinas sigue investigando un caso de ataque con un arma mortal luego de que un conductor le echó su camioneta encima a…
Continue ReadingNew U.S. citizens honored at Pinnacles
Nearly a dozen Central Coast residents became citizens Tuesday against the backdrop of the Pinnacles National Park. The naturalization ceremony for…
Continue ReadingMonterey sewer project moves downtown
The City of Monterey announced Monday that it has completed nearly 75 percent of its “What a Relief” sewer rehabilitation project. Full…
Continue ReadingBikes take over east Salinas to promote safety and unity
On East Alisal, from Main Street to Sanborn Road, no cars were allowed. “This event is to feel safe in our community and to actually feel like…
Continue ReadingMonterey OIS suspect charged in Chualar murder case
UPDATE 10/17/16 5:50 p.m.: We’re learning new information about an officer-involved shooting involving the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingRain offers relief to firefighters
Kevin Kennedy remembers watching firefighters battle flames from the Soberanes Fire in her backyard. It was more than a little frightening.…
Continue ReadingACTUALIZACIN: Nia segua dentro del carro mientras oficial de Soledad disparaba al sospechoso
ACTUALIZACIÓN 10/17/16 6:30PM: La fiscalía del condado de Monterey ha confirmado que la hija de Walter Ancheta, el sospechoso que fue…
Continue ReadingPolice warn of 911 telephone scams
The Seaside Police Department issued a warning Monday about phone scammers who pose as government or law enforcement officials and demand money.…
Continue ReadingACTUALIZACIN: Hombre baleado por agente en Monterey, arrestado por homicidio en Chualar
ACTUALIZACIÓN 10/17/16 5:23 PM: La fiscalía del condado de Monterey ha confirmado que el sospechoso baleado por un alguacil en Monterey…
Continue ReadingCHP investigates fatal crash near Hollister
A Gilroy woman died Saturday morning when she drove a 2005 Dodge pickup over the yellow lines, across the oncoming traffic lane and off the road into…
Continue ReadingWork to begin on water pipeline
Monterey Peninsula majors and business leaders met outside Monterey City Hall Monday to formally kick off construction of a nearly 7-mile pipeline…
Continue ReadingNon-profit is first choice to run Laguna Seca Recreation Area
UPDATED 10/17/16 11:25 AM: This story has been updated to include a statement from Mike Smith, president of the board of governors of SCRAMP. A local…
Continue ReadingShots fired in downtown Monterey
The Monterey Police Department is investigating a shooting in the city’s downtown area. It happened around 1:20 a.m. this morning on Alvarado…
Continue ReadingFirst storm has parts of Carmel Beach under water
The first storm of the season brought big waves to Carmel Beach on Friday, but a coastal flood advisory didn’t stop visitors from enjoying the…
Continue ReadingVeterans health center dedicated in Marina
Leaders of all kinds, including U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald and Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) gathered Friday morning to…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz and San Benito Counties incorporate 911 texting
UPDATE 5:00PM 10/14/16: In Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, technology is creating a new way to report an emergency when a call can’t be…
Continue ReadingLocal forum helps clear up confusing CA propositions
About 100 people filled the Park Hall in Ben Lomond to gain a better understanding about the 17 California propositions on the November 8th ballot.…
Continue ReadingLocal science research organization opens its doors
Locals got a behind the scenes look at a local organization that studies the Monterey Bay every day. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute hosted…
Continue ReadingFlash Flood Watch issued for Loma Fire Burn Scar in the Santa Cruz Mountains
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Loma Fire Burn Scar in the Santa Cruz Mountains, according to the National Weather Service. Emergency…
Continue ReadingSoberanes Fire now 100 percent contained
The Soberanes Fire in Monterey County is 100 percent contained Wednesday evening, according to the Los Padres National Forest. The fire near Big Sur…
Continue ReadingPreparaciones para primera tormenta de la temporada en la Costa Central
Trabajadores de la compañía electrica Pacific Gas and Electric, PG&E se han estado preparando para mantener a nuestra comunidad…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast moms send breast milk to baby of fallen Palm Springs officer
“In this family, no one fights alone,” these were the words printed on coolers filled with breast milk for 4-month-old Cora in Palm…
Continue ReadingPolica de Gonzales se prepara para colectar medicamentos recetados
El Departamento de Policía de Gonzales estará participando en el Día Nacional de Entrega de Medicamentos Recetados el…
Continue ReadingHombre de Prunedale sentenciado por abusar sexualmente de su hija e hijastro
Un juez del Condado de Monterey ha condenado a un hombre de Prunedale por abusar sexualmente a su hija e hijastro en el 2014. David Thomas, de 46…
Continue ReadingDrug Take Back Day set for Oct. 22
The Gonzales Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday October 22. The event will take from 10 a.m.…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County prepares for storm
Fire and rain. It could be a dangerous combination this winter for people in the Santa Cruz mountains. Now that the Loma Fire is 100 percent…
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