January 2020

4 killed in plane crash at Southern California airfield

January 22, 2020 1:58 PM The Associated Press

Authorities say four people have been killed in the crash of a small airplane at a Southern California airfield.…

Man accused of kidnapping daughter pleads not guilty

January 22, 2020 1:04 PM Drew Andre, Avery Johnson

The man accused of attacking his girlfriend and kidnapping his daughter on Friday pleaded not guilty to his charges in court…

Investigation continues into fatal accident on Imjin Parkway

January 22, 2020 12:42 PM Josh Kristianto

MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina Police Department is continuing to investigate what led up to a fatal traffic collision Tuesday evening that left…

Better Ask Barry: Why is the light stuck on red?

January 22, 2020 12:32 PM Barry Brown

Drivers find long delays at busy intersection SALINAS, Calif (KION) Big wheels were not turning. In fact, no one really moved for the better part of…

Monterey City Council discusses possible future affordable housing project

January 22, 2020 12:24 PM Megan Meier

The Monterey City Council discussed the potential for a future affordable housing project at Tuesday night’s…

La prohibición de cigarrillos electrónicos es retirada de la agenda del consejo

January 22, 2020 9:54 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

La prohibición de cigarillos electrónicos y productos de tabaco de sabor, han sido un tema polémico en la Costa Central y en la ciudad de Salinas.…

Decreasing Clouds and Warmer Weather

January 22, 2020 7:37 AM Zach McIntyre

The tail end of a storm system impacting the Pacific Northwest will continue to generate light rain around the Monterey Bay Area overnight. High…

Man in wheelchair hit and killed by car in Marina

January 21, 2020 7:59 PM KION546 News Team

MARINA, Calif. (KION) UPDATE: 8:54 p.m. – A man in a wheelchair was killed after being hit by a car in Marina, Tuesday night. The accident happened…

Salinas pharmacists see uptick in burglaries over drugs

January 21, 2020 6:35 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas pharmacies say what they are seeing is an uptick in burglaries and armed robberies in recent years is connected to the…

Monterey restaurant offering free nachos in honor of 49ers

January 21, 2020 6:19 PM Avery Johnson

Fans of the San Francisco 49ers can get an order of free nachos this week at El Torito in…

Union announces skilled worker strike at UC Santa Cruz over

January 21, 2020 6:11 PM Avery Johnson

A skilled craft worker strike at the University of California, Santa Cruz is over, according to AFSCME…

Better Ask Barry: How is tech addressing food freshness?

January 21, 2020 5:50 PM Barry Brown

The employees at Mission Produce in Oxnard need to move quickly.…

Vaping ban pulled from City Council agenda, but concerns remain high

January 21, 2020 5:11 PM Max Tarlton

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The banning of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products has been a hot topic on the Central Coast and the city of Salinas…

Arrestan a dos sospechosos de un tiroteo donde se vio un oficial involucrado, buscan a dos más en Salinas.

January 21, 2020 4:41 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) Dos hombres fueron arrestados en relación a un presunto robo que resultó en un tiroteo donde se vio involucrado un oficial,…

Abuela de la menor secuestrada por su padre en Santa Cruz describe lo que sucedió ese día

January 21, 2020 4:00 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Misty Cox, abuela de la pequeña, comentó que recibió una llamada para informarle que Brian Seller, el padre de la menor la había secuestrado y la…

More than 4.8 million meals raised during Second Harvest holiday drive

January 21, 2020 3:17 PM Avery Johnson

Second Harvest Food Bank announced that the community raised more than 4.8 million meals during its annual Holiday Food & Fund…

Rain In The North Tonight

January 21, 2020 3:15 PM Dann Cianca

The tail end of a storm system impacting the Pacific Northwest will continue to generate light rain around the Monterey Bay Area overnight. High…

Gull injured by fish hooks released after treatment by SPCA Wildlife Center

January 21, 2020 2:54 PM Avery Johnson

A Western Gull was rescued by the SPCA Wildlife Center recently after it was found with embedded fish…

CFMC awarding $50,000 in grants to community volunteer-led groups

January 21, 2020 2:22 PM Avery Johnson

olunteer-led groups in Monterey County communities now have $50,000 in grant money available to them through the Community Foundation for Monterey…

Family desperate to move out of area following kidnapping in Santa Cruz

January 21, 2020 12:50 PM Drew Andre

The grandmother of the 1-year-old who was kidnapped by her father Friday is raising money so the baby’s mother can relocate out of the area.…

Two Pacifica men arrested in connection to Santa Cruz attempted robbery, marijuana sales

January 21, 2020 11:13 AM Avery Johnson

Two Pacifica men were arrested in Santa Cruz- one in connection to an armed robbery and the other for alleged possession of marijuana sales- after…

California considers declaring common pain killer carcinogen

January 21, 2020 10:44 AM The Associated Press

California is considering whether to label one of the United States’ most common drugs a carcinogen.…

Arrestan a hombre buscado por presunto atropello y fuga en Salinas

January 21, 2020 10:38 AM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) Un hombre está tras las rejas en conexión a un atropellamiento que sucedió el 13 de enero en Stone Street en Salinas. El…

A Little Wet

January 21, 2020 7:45 AM Zach McIntyre

The tail end of a storm system impacting the Pacific Northwest will reach our shores later in the day on Wednesday. This cold front will slow down…

State bill proposes criminalizing distribution of unsolicited nude photos

January 21, 2020 4:21 AM Shannon Longworth

A state bill introduced earlier this month proposes a fine for anyone who distributes unsolicited nude photos of themselves online. It’s called the…

Salinas City Council to consider new e-cigarette and tobacco restrictions

January 20, 2020 10:49 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas is close to being the latest Central Coast city to add new restrictions on selling e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco.…

Better Ask Barry: How are Super Bowl tickets sold?

January 20, 2020 5:46 PM Barry Brown

Everything is super-sized for a Super Bowl, especially ticket prices.…

Get Hooked Restaurant Week kicks off in Monterey

January 20, 2020 5:26 PM Max Tarlton

Today kicks off the 2nd annual Get Hooked restaurant week in Monterey. The week-long event aims to increase awareness about access to local,…

Seaside celebrates MLK Jr. Day with a March

January 20, 2020 5:19 PM Max Tarlton

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – As many people around the country celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a march in Seaside to remember everything that Dr.…

Miembros del Ayuntamiento de Hollister enfrentan censuras

January 20, 2020 4:47 PM Ricardo Coronado

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KMUV) Varios miembros del Ayuntamiento de Hollister están enfrentando censura tras presuntamente hacer una serie de comentarios…

A Little Wet

January 20, 2020 3:18 PM Dann Cianca

The tail end of a storm system impacting the Pacific Northwest will reach our shores later in the day on Wednesday. This cold front will slow down…

CHP airplane captures Santa Rosa sideshow, 4 arrested

January 20, 2020 3:03 PM Avery Johnson

Three sideshows around Santa Rosa were broken up after a multi-agency response that included a CHP…

CHP: Driver of big rig leads officers on chase on Highway 101

January 20, 2020 1:36 PM Avery Johnson

The driver of a tractor was arrested after the CHP said he led officers on a chase on Highway…

Homeless moms evicted from Oakland home may return

January 20, 2020 1:10 PM The Associated Press

Homeless mothers who were evicted last week from an Oakland, California, house where they were squatting plan to move…

City of Soledad hosting open house to discuss new roadway

January 20, 2020 12:54 PM Avery Johnson

The city of Soledad is hosting an open house for the community to discuss the Pinnacles Parkway…

Hollister council member censured for inappropriate comments, other censures tabled

January 20, 2020 12:31 PM Josh Kristianto, Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

Three Hollister city council members are facing censures at Tuesday’s council meeting at 6 p.m.…

Autoridades investigan un tiroteo en donde se vio involucrado un oficial en Salinas

January 20, 2020 9:44 AM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) El Departamento de Policía de Salinas dijo que una llamada de un sistema de alarma en la madrugada el domingo resultó en un…

Tuesday Rain chances

January 20, 2020 8:15 AM Zach McIntyre

The next wet weather system will arrive Tuesday, bringing light rain and breezy conditions.Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy throughout the day. Highs…

Rain chances increase Monday-Tuesday

January 19, 2020 7:38 PM Barry Brown

Dry weather will continue Sunday as higher pressure builds from the south. Lows will be in the 40s near the coast, and 30s in valley locations and in…

New electric scooters coming to CSUMB

January 19, 2020 5:55 PM Megan Meier

California State University-Monterey Bay is welcoming a new electric scooter company to campus, this…

Salinas police hunting for two officer-involved shooting suspects, two others arrested

January 19, 2020 10:28 AM Megan Meier, Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Salinas Police said an early morning alarm call resulted in an officer involved shooting, Sunday.…

Sunday weather: No rain, still chilly overnight

January 18, 2020 5:36 PM Barry Brown

Dry weather will continue Sunday as higher pressure builds from the south. Lows will be in the 40s near the coast, and 30s in valley locations and in…

Man brought to safety after cliff rescue near Panther Beach

January 18, 2020 3:46 PM Elisha Machado

CAL Fire San Mateo – Santa Cruz Unit is responding to a cliff rescue near Panther Beach according to the agency’s Twitter…

Over a thousand show up for 4th Annual Monterey Bay Women’s March

January 18, 2020 3:01 PM Megan Meier

The sounds of the 4th Annual Monterey Bay Women’s March were heard across the peninsula,…

Man arrested for murder after highway chase ends in a deadly crash

January 17, 2020 10:51 PM Aaron Groff

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A man is being charged with murder after a crash during a chase with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel…

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg visits Monterey

January 17, 2020 6:36 PM Shannon Longworth

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg gave a speech in Monterey this afternoon. In it, he expressed the need to protect all the nature…

Father of kidnapped child shows long history of suspected criminal activity

January 17, 2020 5:17 PM Megan Meier

Brian Sellen, the man suspected of kidnapping his 1-year-old daughter in Santa Cruz, shows a long history of suspected criminal…

Reportaje Especial: Cada Voto Cuenta

January 17, 2020 5:11 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) El Censo y las Elecciones 2020 están a la vuelta de la esquina, y es importante que los resultados reflejen las necesidades de…

Monterey street closures in effect Saturday for Women’s March

January 17, 2020 5:07 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey police said there will be street closures Saturday for the 2020 Women’s…

Monterey County agencies bring awareness to human trafficking

January 17, 2020 4:34 PM Megan Meier

Ashley Chesney said she grew up on the Monterey Peninsula with a caring family who supported her love of sports, but that all changed at the age of…

Month: January 2020