February 2020

Five Candidates Seeking San Benito County District 2 Supervisor Seat

February 29, 2020 5:00 PM Max Tarlton

A big race in San Benito County is for District 2 Supervisor after current supervisor is set to retire. “It’s a huge district geographically, its…

The Race for San Benito County Supervisor District 5

February 29, 2020 3:00 PM Max Tarlton

First time candidate Bea Gonzales is hoping to make a change in San Benito County District 5. “I’m not happy with the current state of affairs in…

Natividad Road fire contained in North Salinas

February 29, 2020 1:49 PM Amelia Rosenberg, Aaron Groff, Megan Meier

Thick black smoke was seen for miles in Salinas, Saturday. At the heart of it was the destruction of dozens of rolls of plastic used in a nearby…

Family of a Salinas boy struck and killed by car decide to donate his organs

February 28, 2020 7:55 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) It’s been a little over a week since the life of Alex Martinez, 14, tragically ended. The Salinas High School Freshman stepped…

Arrests made in two separate stolen vehicle cases in Salinas overnight

February 28, 2020 6:03 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said they arrested two people in separate instances for allegedly having stolen vehicles…

Monterey travelers prepared for potential threat of Coronavirus

February 28, 2020 5:40 PM Megan Meier

Traveler, Tibby Light, thought ahead before boarding her flight to Monterey,…

Soledad gets grant for new park construction, inclusive playground

February 28, 2020 5:38 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Soledad is getting $7.6 million in grant money for the construction of the Metz/Orchard…

Your coronavirus questions answered

February 28, 2020 4:54 PM Avery Johnson

We asked for your questions about coronavirus, and we here at KION did some research and have answers for…

District 1 Supervisor race in Santa Cruz County

February 28, 2020 4:37 PM Drew Andre

District 1 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisor John Leopold is up for his fourth term as supervisor. The incumbent is being challenged by five…

California voting changes raise concerns for ‘Super Tuesday’

February 28, 2020 3:28 PM The Associated Press

Major changes to the way people vote has election advocates on edge as Californians cast ballots in the Democratic presidential contest and other…

Third coronavirus case in Santa Clara County confirmed by health officials

February 28, 2020 3:09 PM Avery Johnson, The Associated Press

The CBS affiliate in the Bay Area confirmed with health officials that there is a third confirmed coronavirus case in Santa Clara…

Salinas man sentenced to prison for child molestation

February 28, 2020 2:32 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man, 38-year-old Juan Ramos Loma, will spend 16 years in prison for child…

Cooler, Then Breezier, Then Shower Chances

February 28, 2020 2:31 PM Dann Cianca

A deep trough of low pressure will dig down the coast Saturday into Sunday. This system will be packed with cold air and gusty winds. Strong onshore…

Measure K would bring future commercial growth to San Benito County

February 28, 2020 2:16 PM Drew Andre

The debate over commercial growth in San Benito County was a highly discussed topic over the last year. In September, the board of supervisors…

Caught on Camera: Porterville resident uses sprinkler to deter suspected thieves

February 28, 2020 1:59 PM Avery Johnson

A couple in Porterville found a unique way to deter suspected thieves, and it was caught on…

54 UCSC graduate student TAs receive letters of dismissal

February 28, 2020 1:47 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Although most graduate students at UC Santa Cruz have returned to work and submitted grades, school officials said “we ultimately cannot retain…

Southbound lane of Highway 101 closed for trailer on side

February 28, 2020 1:37 PM Avery Johnson

A southbound lane of Highway 101 is closed at Crazy Horse Canyon because of a trailer on its…

Get to know the 2020 presidential candidates

February 28, 2020 12:35 PM KION546 News Team

With so many candidates for the 2020 presidential election, it can be hard to keep track…

Track 2020 primary elections around the country

February 28, 2020 12:30 PM KION546 News Team

Find out when primary elections will be held around the…

Delegate tracker for 2020 presidential primaries

February 28, 2020 12:24 PM KION546 News Team

As the primary elections continue, presidential candidates are working to earn delegates to win their party’s…

Bios for Senate, Governor, House of Representatives candidates

February 28, 2020 12:17 PM KION546 News Team

Want to learn more about people running for…

American Airlines to begin year-round service from Monterey to Dallas-Fort Worth

February 28, 2020 11:57 AM Avery Johnson

American airlines announced that it will start offering year-round service from the Monterey Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth starting April…

UC Santa Cruz leading new smart bandage project

February 28, 2020 11:36 AM Avery Johnson

A team from UC Santa Cruz is working with doctors and scientists at UC Davis and Tufts University to create what they are calling a “smart bandage”…

Tulane University removes its Victory Bell after learning it was originally used on a plantation

February 28, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

Tulane University has removed its Victory Bell after learning that it originally came from a plantation where Africans were enslaved. University…

GM adding 1,200 jobs in two Michigan factories

February 28, 2020 10:43 AM CNN

GM is adding two shifts and more than 1,200 jobs at two Michigan assembly plants to increase production. The Lansing Delta Township Assembly plans to…

Reportaje Especial: Luchando por un Sueño

February 28, 2020 9:40 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Jose Vazquez, un joven de Salinas, recientemente fue seleccionado para ser parte del equipo 2020 id2 National Selection, el cual viajará pronto a…

Pacific Grove limita ciertas bicicletas en senda recreativa

February 28, 2020 8:43 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Como respuesta a las quejas de ciertos vehículos en la senda recreacional en Pacific Grove, la ciudad modificó su ordenanza sobre este tema.…

Hombre en Watsonville, fue arrestado por supuestamente intentar robar rosas y cervezas

February 28, 2020 8:24 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Un hombre en Watsonville, fue arrestado después de que supuestamente intentara robar cervezas y rosas, el miércoles por la…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Feb 28 – Mar 1

February 28, 2020 8:16 AM Zach McIntyre

Social Dance Class Open House | Arthur Murray Monterey Dance Studio | Fri Let’s kick off the weekend dancing! Learn the basics to Foxtrot, Rumba…

Weekend Cool-Down

February 28, 2020 7:50 AM Zach McIntyre

High pressure slides to the east on Friday. An upper level disturbance moving in from the south will bring widespread clouds to the region Friday.…

Estados Unidos dice que un buque de guerra chino disparó un láser militar contra un avión estadounidense

February 28, 2020 6:05 AM CNN

(CNN) — La Armada de Estados Unidos dijo este jueves que un buque de guerra militar chino disparó un láser de grado militar contra un avión de…

Pacific Grove limits e-bike speeds on Rec Trail

February 28, 2020 5:40 AM Shannon Longworth

In response to complaints about certain vehicles on the recreational trail in Pacific Grove, the city amended its ordinance on the issue. Now,…

Marina residents voicing concerns over proposed marijuana facility

February 27, 2020 10:50 PM Josh Kristianto

MARINA, Calif. (KION) People in a Marina neighborhood are seeing red as the city goes green, upset over the possibility of a marijuana cultivation…

Armed Watsonville man arrested for reportedly trying to steal beer and roses

February 27, 2020 5:23 PM Avery Johnson

A man who Watsonville police said is a gang member was arrested after he reportedly tried to steal beer and roses Wednesday…

Salinas school working to eliminate food waste

February 27, 2020 5:04 PM Avery Johnson

Students at Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School will soon see their plastic lunch utensils replaced with a more environmentally-friendly…

Distrito Escolar de Alisal implementa un programa piloto para reducir desperdicios de alimentos

February 27, 2020 4:54 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alisal está lanzando un nuevo programa que busca reducir el desperdicio de alimentaos y…

WAMM and KindPeoples providing free cannabis to eligible patients

February 27, 2020 4:44 PM Avery Johnson

WAMM, or Wo/Mens Alliance for Medical Marijuana, is teaming up with KindPeoples to distribute free cannabis products to eligible patients…

Better Ask Barry: What to watch for, what to do, when scammers call

February 27, 2020 3:02 PM Barry Brown

“You have to be aware and think a little bit smarter than the next person.”…

Weekend Cool-Down

February 27, 2020 2:38 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure slides to the east on Friday. An upper level disturbance moving in from the south will bring widespread clouds to the region Friday.…

Man sentenced to jail for exposing himself, lewd acts at Salinas fitness center

February 27, 2020 2:18 PM Avery Johnson

A Santa Clara man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of indecent exposure and engaging in lewd conduct at a Salinas fitness…

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Cruz se prepara para casos potenciales de coronavirus

February 27, 2020 1:38 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Aunque no hay casos confirmados de coronavirus o COVID-19, en el Condado de Santa Cruz, el Departamento de Salud Pública se está preparando para…

Two Santa Cruz City Council members up for recall on the primary ballot

February 27, 2020 1:17 PM Elisha Machado

A controversial question that could remove two Santa Cruz City Council members from office is set to appear on the primary…

Police: King City man facing charges for falsely reporting hostage situation

February 27, 2020 12:52 PM Avery Johnson

A King City man is facing charges relating to falsely reporting an emergency ad misuse of the 911 system after police said he reported a hostage…

University of California suspends study abroad in South Korea

February 27, 2020 12:16 PM Drew Andre

The University of California’s education abroad program announced Thursday it is suspending the program in South…

City of Monterey cracks down on short term rental violations

February 27, 2020 11:55 AM Megan Meier

From the outside, the home at 6 Spray Avenue in Monterey seems like the perfect spot for an oceanside getaway, but renting the property out short…

Santa Cruz County Public Health prepares for potential of local coronavirus cases

February 27, 2020 11:30 AM Avery Johnson

Even though there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Santa Cruz County, Public Health is preparing for any future…

Police: Woman found with meth for sales in Scotts Valley

February 27, 2020 11:06 AM Avery Johnson

Scotts Valley police said a woman was arrested while delivering meth that was for…

Monterey County emergency dispatchers to ask travel, exposure questions in response to coronavirus

February 27, 2020 10:55 AM Avery Johnson

As the EMS Agency has monitored the spread of the novel coronavirus, known as Covid-19, it has decided to…

Arrestan a hombre tras percusión a baja velocidad y secuestro en Salinas

February 27, 2020 10:43 AM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, calif (KMUV) Un hombre está enfrentando cargos por secuestro y evadir a la policía después que oficiales dijeron que los llevó a una…

Political newcomer challenges incumbent for San Benito County District 1 Supervisor seat

February 27, 2020 10:39 AM Max Tarlton

San Benito County Supervisor, Mark Medina is seeking a re-election for San Benito County District 1. “Well, I ran three years ago. I ran for the…

Month: February 2020