January 2020

Fined for showering and doing laundry on same day? State agencies say that won’t happen

January 3, 2020 3:18 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Two new laws that went into effect at the start of the new year had some questioning whether they could be fined for taking a shower and doing…

Cooler Weekend

January 3, 2020 3:00 PM Dann Cianca

A weak weather system will slide in on Saturday. Instead of rain, the biggest impacts will be clouds, breezy conditions, and cooler temperatures. In…

Democratic states appeal Obamacare ruling to Supreme Court

January 3, 2020 2:25 PM The Associated Press

Democratic-led states are asking the Supreme Court for a fast-track review of a recent appeals court decision that declared a key part of the…

Autoridades buscan información sobre homicidio de un ex residente de Santa Cruz

January 3, 2020 12:47 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Siskyou está pidiendo la ayuda de la comunidad para encontrar al responsable del homicidio de un ex residente…

NorCal Sheriff’s Office searching for information about murder of former Santa Cruz County resident

January 3, 2020 11:54 AM Avery Johnson

The Siskyou County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding the person or persons responsible for the murder of a former Santa Cruz County…

Animal control searching for dog accused of biting girl on Santa Cruz levee

January 3, 2020 11:28 AM Avery Johnson

Animal Control in Santa Cruz County is looking for a dog that reportedly bit a girl on the Santa Cruz…

Surfer finds friendship in unlikely place

January 3, 2020 11:20 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Surfing brings thousands to the Central Coast every year, but for one Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy, it brought an…

Your Weather in 60 Seconds with Barry 01 03 20

January 3, 2020 8:15 AM Barry Brown

The ridge of high pressure that has kept conditions dry for the past few days will drift east and weaken Friday, allowing a weak cold front to enter…

Weather system to brush Central Coast

January 3, 2020 8:11 AM Barry Brown

The ridge of high pressure that has kept conditions dry for the past few days will drift east and weaken Friday, allowing a weak cold front to enter…

California enacts 2020 legislation affecting Central Coast employees

January 3, 2020 6:11 AM Shannon Longworth

California minimum wage increased on Wednesday ahead of a paid family leave extension going into effect in later this…

PG bans flavored tobacco, smoking in apartments

January 2, 2020 10:46 PM Josh Kristianto

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Pacific Grove has declared tobacco use an urgent public health challenge, and their concerns mainly surround children…

Crash near Bloomfield Ave leaves at least one person dead

January 2, 2020 10:30 PM Victor Guzman

At least one person has died following a crash near Bloomfield Avenue between Gilroy and Hollister Thursday…

Sierra snowpack could be a drought-buster

January 2, 2020 8:10 PM The Associated Press

PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. (AP) – State water officials say December storms gave California a promising snowpack. The Department of Water Resources…

PD: Information wanted in 2018 Greenfield homicide

January 2, 2020 8:07 PM Aaron Groff

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The Greenfield Police Department says they are still investigating the 2018 killing of 16-year-old Luis Cuevas Gonzales. On…

Seaside Police: 2 dogs quarantined following brutal attacks

January 2, 2020 5:32 PM Megan Meier

A family of three is regaining strength, Thursday. “We are able to bring our dog back out and not have to worry about it,” said Seaside resident,…

La escuela Palma High, y la Diócesis de Monterey demandadas por presunto asalto sexual por parte de párrocos.

January 2, 2020 5:00 PM Ricardo Coronado

Salinas, CA (KMUV) El miércoles, abogados de Jeff Anderson y Associates anunciaron que la escuela preparatoria Palma en Salinas, la Diócesis…

High Surf continues to pound Central Coast

January 2, 2020 4:03 PM Drew Andre

The coastal high surf advisory was extended through 9 p.m. Thursday night, which meant another day of great waves for experienced…

King City man arrested for allegedly stealing tools from work truck

January 2, 2020 3:59 PM Avery Johnson

A King City man was arrested for burglary after a business owner reported tools taken from a work…

Sospechoso de tiroteo en el área de Gonzales, donde un oficial se vio involucrado, se presentó en la corte

January 2, 2020 3:42 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Macias-Victoria se declaró no culpable a la serie de cargos que se le han impuesto.…

Police: Man arrested on gun, resisting arrest charges after foot chase

January 2, 2020 3:35 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police said officers arrested a gang member after he led them on a foot chase on New Year’s…

Rescatan a mujer en Cowell Park State Beach

January 2, 2020 3:35 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Una mujer se encuentra en condición crítica, tras ser rescatada de Cowell Park State Beach.…

Search for car caught on video plunging off cliff suspended

January 2, 2020 2:52 PM The Associated Press, Avery Johnson

Officials suspended the search for a vehicle that went off a Northern California cliff because of rough sea conditions.…

Woman rescued at Cowell Ranch State Beach

January 2, 2020 1:42 PM Avery Johnson

A woman is in serious condition after she was rescued at Cowell Park State…

Take Back Santa Cruz opposes application for mobile needle distribution program

January 2, 2020 1:18 PM Avery Johnson

The Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County has filed an application to start a county-wide mobile needle distribution program, and the group…

Joven de Watsonville reportada como desaparecida regresa a casa

January 2, 2020 12:29 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz, comentó que la joven de 15 años de edad, identificada como Lizette Alfaro- Rodriguez, quien…

Cobertura de Medi-Cal se expande para cubrir a jóvenes inmigrantes indocumentados

January 2, 2020 12:18 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

La cobertura de Medi-Cal se expandió e incluirá a jóvenes inmigrantes indocumentados entre los 19 y 26…

Sheriff’s Office investigating Felton vehicle break-ins

January 2, 2020 11:58 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of several vehicle break-ins early Thursday morning in…

Salinas roadway closed for vehicle rollover

January 2, 2020 11:22 AM Avery Johnson

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area around Salinas Avenue and Gabilan…

Palma High School, Diocese of Monterey sued for alleged clergy sexual assault

January 2, 2020 11:18 AM Avery Johnson

Attorneys from Jeff Anderson & Associates announced Wednesday that Palma High School and the Diocese of Monterey are being sued for alleged clergy…

Weak Weekend System

January 2, 2020 7:53 AM Dann Cianca

The ridge of high pressure that has kept conditions dry for the past few days will drift east and collapse Friday, letting a weak weather system in.…

Medi-Cal coverage expands for young, undocumented immigrants

January 2, 2020 6:05 AM Shannon Longworth

Medi-Cal coverage expanded to include 19 to 26-year-old undocumented immigrants on…

Late night quake originated in Morgan Hill

January 2, 2020 4:38 AM Victor Guzman

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the Morgan Hill area, but it was also felt here on the Central…

Dozens kick off 2020 with hike at Asilomar State Beach

January 1, 2020 5:58 PM Megan Meier

The crowds came to Asilomar State Beach for an annual New Year’s Day Hike.…

Car drives off cliff in Big Sur on New Year’s Eve

January 1, 2020 5:38 PM Megan Meier

The California Highway Patrol responded to an accident on Highway 1 near Hurricane Point in Big Sur, Wednesday.…

Suspect in officer-involved shooting, Chinatown shooting pleads not guilty

January 1, 2020 3:18 PM Avery Johnson

Daniel Macias-Victoria, the suspect in a Gonzales-area officer-involved shooting and a Salinas Chinatown-area shooting, made his first appearance in…

Meet some of the first Monterey County babies born in 2020

January 1, 2020 2:45 PM Avery Johnson

With the new year comes new beginnings, and some Monterey County families were among the first to get new…

Redskins hire Ron Rivera as coach

January 1, 2020 2:22 PM The Associated Press, Avery Johnson

The Redskins have hired Ron Rivera as their new…

Crane at risk of collapsing by Capitola Wharf

January 1, 2020 1:44 PM Avery Johnson, Drew Andre

A crane that had structural damage as a result of high waves is at risk of collapsing by the Capitola…

Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77

January 1, 2020 1:28 PM Avery Johnson

Former NBA commissioner David Stern died Wednesday at the age of…

San Jose CHP officer hospitalized after possible drug exposure

January 1, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

A San Jose CHP officer was hospitalized after a possible drug exposure during a traffic stop Wednesday…

Salinas Valley Memorial emergency room nurse receives Daisy Award

January 1, 2020 12:15 PM Avery Johnson

An emergency room nurse at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has received a Daisy Award for extraordinary…

Monterey’s first mechanized fire engine part of Rose Bowl Parade

January 1, 2020 12:04 PM Avery Johnson

The city of Monterey is taking part in New Year’s Day’s Rose Bowl Parade in Southern…

Multiple arrests, no major incidents during Santa Cruz New Year celebration

January 1, 2020 10:43 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police made multiple arrests during the Countdown Celebration Tuesday night, but said there were no major…

Teen reported missing in Watsonville returns home

January 1, 2020 10:20 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a teen who was last seen on Dec. 23 in…

Month: January 2020