August 2020

Fire, Smoke, & Lightning

August 22, 2020 2:21 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY ALERT (PM2.5 AQI as of 1PM)Carmel Valley 180 (Unhealthy)Hollister 112 (Unhealthy for…

Autoridades piden que no visiten al Condado de Santa Cruz hasta septiembre, debido a incendios

August 22, 2020 1:18 PM Stephanie Magallon

CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) El Centro de Operativos de Emergencia del Condado de Santa Cruz pide que nadie visite el Condado de Santa Cruz…

Visitors asked to avoid Santa Cruz County to help keep beds open for evacuees

August 22, 2020 1:15 PM Jessica Brest

The Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) requested that visitors refrain from traveling to Santa Cruz County through September 1 in…

Centros de Evacuación en la Costa Central

August 22, 2020 1:08 PM Stephanie Magallon

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) CONDADO DE MONTEREY El Centro de Conferencia de Monterey ahora está sirviendo como un refugio de 24 horas. Este es el…

Red Flag Warning issued for Central Coast, Bay Area

August 22, 2020 12:11 PM KION546 News Team

The National Weather Service says erratic wind and thunderstorms could arrive in areas already dealing with major wildfires.…

Fire officials providing update on local fires

August 22, 2020 11:02 AM KION546 News Team

Officials give updates on fires burning in our…

Monterey Conference Center converted to evacuation shelter

August 22, 2020 9:51 AM Travis Schlepp

The conference center opened Friday as an evacuation center but is now equipped to take in a large amount of evacuees fleeing fires burning in…

Evacuees plead for help in Santa Cruz County

August 21, 2020 11:57 PM KION546 News Team

BONNY DOON, Calif. (KION) Reporting by John Palminteri “Swanton is gone, what a tragedy. Last Chance is gone, and Cal Fire couldn’t do anything…

People try to get hotel vouchers as evacuation warning is issued

August 21, 2020 10:51 PM Veronica Macias

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) Carmel Valley Village potentially in the path of the Carmel fire. Despite some small progress reported on the fire…

Dolan Fire continues to burn over 8,000 acres so far south of Big Sur

August 21, 2020 8:20 PM Josh Kristianto

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) The Dolan Fire is currently burning 10 miles south of Big Sur and six miles north of Limekiln State Park along Highway…

Five arrested on suspicion of looting in CZU Lightning Complex fire evacuation area

August 21, 2020 6:50 PM Avery Johnson

Five people were arrested on suspicion of looting in the Fall Creek Drive area, a spot where…

Scotts Valley Police Department announces death of K-9 Atlas

August 21, 2020 5:11 PM Avery Johnson

The Scotts Valley Police department lost one of its faithful K-9s on…

Lightning/Wind Threat Returns

August 21, 2020 2:58 PM Dann Cianca

As wildfires continue to rage across the Central Coast, weather conditions will continue to improve slightly into Saturday. Working for firefighters…

Golden State Killer sentenced to life for 26 rapes, slayings

August 21, 2020 2:53 PM The Associated Press

A former California police officer dubbed the Golden State Killer told victims Friday he was “truly sorry”…

How to help: Find ways to help people impacted by the Central Coast wildfires

August 21, 2020 2:46 PM Avery Johnson

Thousands of people in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties have been told to leave their…

City of Santa Cruz activates emergency operations center, prepares residents

August 21, 2020 1:51 PM Avery Johnson

Evacuations for the CZU August Complex Fires have approached the City of Santa Cruz, and as a…

Watch: Aerial shots of the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire near Año Nuevo State Park

August 21, 2020 1:15 PM Avery Johnson

The CZU August Lightning Complex Fires are burning around San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties, including near Año Nuevo State…

Suspected shooter in Nipomo killed

August 21, 2020 12:36 PM Avery Johnson

Law enforcement in San Luis Obispo County are responding to an active shooter…

California fires claim 6 lives, threaten thousands of homes

August 21, 2020 12:20 PM The Associated Press

Sky-darkening wildfires that took at least six lives and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes…

More Fire Danger to Come

August 21, 2020 11:52 AM Zach McIntyre

As wildfires continue to rage across the Central Coast, weather conditions will continue to improve slightly. Working for firefighters will be cooler…

Pulmonologist says smoke caused by fire is harmful

August 21, 2020 11:33 AM Veronica Macias

Around the Central Coast, the skies are filled with smoke and ash covering the…

Bombero local pierde su vivienda mientras servía como voluntario en el incendio Carmel

August 21, 2020 11:23 AM Marcela Camargo

CARMEL, Calif. (KMUV) Un bombero de la Costa Central es una de las personas que han perdido sus hogares debido a los incendios. El bombero…

San Benito County officials plan for possibility of wildfire reaching county

August 21, 2020 11:15 AM Avery Johnson

The SCU Lightning Complex Fires are burning across several Northern California…

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on California wildfires

August 21, 2020 10:46 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the wildfires burning around California along with state fire and emergency…

Central Coast firefighter loses home while working on Carmel Fire

August 21, 2020 10:28 AM Avery Johnson

A Central Coast firefighter was among those who have lost their homes in a…

El Incendio River esta contenido al 100 por ciento

August 21, 2020 10:23 AM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN 9/06/20 11:15 a.m. : Cal Fire dijo que han podido contener el Incendio River al %100 y también…

Man arrested for DUI after entering closed roadway for CZU Lightning Complex Fire

August 21, 2020 8:42 AM Mary Coleman

BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION)– The California Highway Patrol has arrested a man for DUI, as he tried to enter an area firefighters are battling flames.…

Wind Continues To Fan Flames Despite Other Improvements

August 21, 2020 8:13 AM Zach McIntyre

As wildfires continue to rage across the Central Coast, weather conditions will continue to improve slightly. Working for firefighters will be cooler…

Cal Fire relocates all non-essential personnel from Toro Park base camp

August 20, 2020 11:43 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire officials at Toro Park are relocating all non-essential personnel to work somewhere else after flames from the River…

New Watsonville police officer accused of assault while off-duty out of state

August 20, 2020 8:07 PM Avery Johnson

The Watsonville Police Department said one of its new officers was arrested while off-duty Thursday…

Some choose to ride out fires despite mandatory evacuations

August 20, 2020 6:44 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) All is calm at the Lucie Lane neighborhood off San Benancio Road. It is quiet, with a thick haze of smoke blanketing the…

Damnificados de los incendios en la Costa Central necesitan donaciones

August 20, 2020 6:21 PM Stephanie Magallon

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Los damnificados del complejo de incendios CZU August Lightning en el Condado de Santa Cruz están necesitando…

Condados de Monterey y Santa Cruz cerrarán sus playas durante el fin de semana feriado de Labor Day

August 20, 2020 5:47 PM Stephanie Magallon

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Todas las playas en los Condados de Monterey y Santa Cruz estarán cerradas durante el fin de semana feriado de Labor…

Evacuation centers and shelters on the Central Coast

August 20, 2020 5:44 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville Pets are allowed at the evacuation centers in Santa Cruz County, but…

Homes destroyed and residents grab precious belongings as fires grow in Santa Cruz Mountains

August 20, 2020 5:38 PM Drew Andre

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION) The CZU August Lightning Complex Fires in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties have grown to 40,000 acres and are 0%…

Bomberos trabajan contrarreloj para evitar que las llamas del incendio River lleguen a las viviendas

August 20, 2020 5:11 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El incendio River sigue provocando evacuaciones en el Condado de Monterey. Hasta el momento, el incendio ha logrado crecer a…

Big Sur Marathon Foundation suspends 2021 events

August 20, 2020 5:03 PM Avery Johnson

The Big Sur Marathon Foundation announced that starting Sept. 30, it will be suspending all race…

California firefighters `taxed to the limit’ seeking help

August 20, 2020 4:43 PM The Associated Press

More than two dozen major fires were scorching California on Thursday and taxing the state’s firefighting…

Avisos de evacuaciones por incendios SCU Lightning Complex se aproximan al Condado de San Benito

August 20, 2020 4:38 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KMUV) Las advertencias por posibles evacuaciones debido a los incendios SCU Lightning Complex Fire ahora se extienden…

Santa Cruz County requests donations for fire evacuees

August 20, 2020 3:55 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County officials say they have an urgent need for several items to help people…

Evacuation warnings for SCU Lightning Complex Fires approach San Benito County line

August 20, 2020 3:42 PM Avery Johnson

Evacuation warnings for the SCU Lightning Complex Fire now extend south of Gilroy an up to…

Man facing arson charges in connection to Dolan Fire pleads not guilty

August 20, 2020 3:11 PM Avery Johnson

A man facing arson charges in connection to the Dolan Fire in Big Sur appeared in court virtually…

Wind Continues To Fan Flames Despite Other Improvements

August 20, 2020 3:07 PM Dann Cianca

As wildfires continue to rage across the Central Coast, weather conditions will continue to improve slightly. Working for firefighters will be cooler…