September 2020

U.S. Representative, District 18

September 15, 2020 6:02 PM Avery Johnson

Anna G. Eshoo Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Representative Relevant Experience: Current Member of CongressChair of Health Subcommittee of the…

U.S. Representative, District 20

September 15, 2020 5:13 PM Avery Johnson

Jimmy Panetta Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Representative Relevant Experience: U.S. Representative, 2016 to presentDeputy District Attorney,…

Escuela Unificada Tres Piños en Hollister ofrece clases en persona

September 15, 2020 4:42 PM Ricardo Coronado

HOLLISTER, Calif (KMUV) Mientras la mayoría de los estudiantes continúan el aprendizaje a distancia algunos alumnos han regresado a las aulas,…

Santa Cruz boardwalk working on enhancements while rides are closed

September 15, 2020 4:06 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk said that despite ride and attraction closures due to the COVID-19…

Better Air

September 15, 2020 3:03 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 12:00AM)Moderate in Santa Cruz, Hollister, Big Sur, and King CityGOOD for all other reporting stations.Clearer air is in…

Monterey County allows schools to apply for waivers to hold in-person classes

September 15, 2020 2:55 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County reports that as of today, the county is eligible to allow schools to apply for waivers to open…

PG&E working to restore power to 1,600 Santa Cruz County customers, remove 10,000 damaged trees

September 15, 2020 2:39 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Gas and Electric said it is continuing to work towards restoring service to customers affected by…

California blaze threatens ‘Emerald Triangle’ marijuana zone

September 15, 2020 1:39 PM The Associated Press

The largest wildfire in California history is threatening the country’s biggest marijuana-growing…

Santa Cruz schools become first in state to offer Bicycle Repair Technician Apprenticeship

September 15, 2020 1:35 PM Avery Johnson

The first Bicycle Repair Technician Apprenticeship in California will be offered at Santa Cruz City…

Halloween & Costume Association releases suggestions for safe Halloween based on county risk level

September 15, 2020 12:34 PM Avery Johnson

The Halloween & Costume Association has released its own set of safety guidelines based on a color-coded risk…

Point Lobos, Pfeiffer Big Sur among parks now closed until at least May 3rd

Three Monterey County State Parks reopening for day use

September 15, 2020 12:03 PM Avery Johnson

Three parks that had been closed to visitors due to the Dolan Fire are reopening for day…

Boulder Creek firefighter finds wedding band in rubble of home

September 15, 2020 11:43 AM Avery Johnson

A Boulder Creek volunteer firefighter who lost his home made a meaningful find while sifting through the…

Tres Piños Union School offers in-person classes in Hollister

September 15, 2020 11:36 AM Elisha Machado

While most students are learning online during the pandemic, a small number of Central Coast schools are able to hold in-person classes, including…

Structure fire on Hilby reportedly started by “suspicious activities”

September 15, 2020 11:23 AM Avery Johnson

Seaside firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hilby Avenue Monday night, and investigators believe it was started due…

Air Slowly Improves

September 15, 2020 8:33 AM Zach McIntyre

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 8:00AM)UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS – Big Sur, Carmel ValleyUNHEALTHY FOR ALL OTHER AREAS… Clearer air is in sight.…

Dolan Fire crews on alert for spot fires

September 14, 2020 10:37 PM Jocelyn Ortega

JOLON, Calif. (KION) The Dolan Fire continues to rage on the Central Coast and now fire officials say spot fires could be a challenge in their fight…

$500 offered for information that leads to arrest in PG’s Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary destroyed trees

September 14, 2020 8:41 PM Veronica Macias

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Organizers and volunteers of Pacific Grove’s Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary are in disbelief over the destruction of their…

Nuevo centro de comando en Big Sur mejorará la seguridad pública

September 14, 2020 6:12 PM Stephanie Magallon

BIG SUR, Calif. (KMUV) La Patrulla de Caminos de California acaba de revelar un nuevo proyecto en Big Sur que busca ayudar con la seguridad pública.…

Baymonte Christian School reopens for in-person classes

September 14, 2020 4:55 PM Avery Johnson

Baymonte Christian School began offering in-person classes Monday, and Scotts Valley Police shared pictures of the first…

Cal Fire se une a agencias federales en el esfuerzo para combatir Incendio Dolan

September 14, 2020 4:41 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Desde el domingo en la noche, Cal Fire está en un comando unificado con el Equipo Nacional de Incidentes Pacific…

AP: Easing fires not as simple as climate change vs. forest work

September 14, 2020 3:25 PM The Associated Press

Deadly West Coast wildfires are dividing President Donald Trump and the states’ Democratic leaders over how…

Air Slowly Improves

September 14, 2020 3:18 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 7:00PM)UNHEALTHY FOR ALL AREAS…Clearer air is in sight. The blocked up weather pattern has loosened up enough to let a…

FEMA mobile site arrives in Boulder Creek

September 14, 2020 1:46 PM Megan Meier

Rubble and ash is nearly all that is left of Christina Salinas’ home off Fallen Leaf Drive. “The Boulder Creek Fire Department really tried hard to…

Santa Cruz man allegedly leads officers on chase from Capitola to Aromas

September 14, 2020 1:12 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz-area California Highway Patrol said a Santa Cruz man led officers on a chase Monday…

Policía de Salinas busca a hombre acusado de tirar a mujer al suelo y darle puñetazos

September 14, 2020 12:30 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El Departamento de Policía de Salinas está en busca de un hombre acusado de tirar a una mujer al suelo y darle puñetazos.…

Salinas police search for man accused of throwing woman to ground, punching her

September 14, 2020 12:05 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for a man accused of throwing a woman to the ground and punching…

Crews work to contain 100 acre spot fire near Dolan Fire

September 14, 2020 11:51 AM Avery Johnson

Officials with the Los Padres National Forest said a 100 acre spot fire broke out near the Dolan Fire over the…

Trump challenged on climate denial in California

September 14, 2020 11:37 AM The Associated Press

President Donald Trump is visiting California Monday, and he is expected to deliver remarks after a…

CHP breaks ground on new resident post in Big Sur

September 14, 2020 11:29 AM Elisha Machado, Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol broke ground on a new Big Sur Resident Post Monday…

Cool, Hazy Monday

September 14, 2020 7:42 AM Zach McIntyre

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 8am)All areas UNHEALTHYFinally some relief from the smoke? The blocking pattern that has kept the smoke in place is…

Dolan Fire ranks fourth largest fire in Monterey County history

September 13, 2020 6:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Dolan Fire ranks 4th largest fire in Monterey County history.…

Slowly Clearing

September 13, 2020 3:23 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 12am)All areas UNHEALTHYFinally some relief from the smoke? The blocking pattern that has kept the smoke in place is…

Homicide investigation underway in Santa Cruz

September 13, 2020 12:09 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A suspect was taken into custody in connection to an apparent homicide near Depot Park Sunday.…

Political rallies hitting the Central Coast

September 12, 2020 5:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Elections are drawing near and more people are beginning to come out and make their voices heard this upcoming election.…

Black Lives Matter Mural makes it to Santa Cruz

September 12, 2020 5:16 PM Jocelyn Ortega

BLM Mural makes debut in Santa…

Son accused of killing father

September 12, 2020 2:34 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man is in custody after shooting and killing his father…

More Sun, But Air Remains Unhealthy

September 12, 2020 12:23 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 12:00PM)UNHEALTHY to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups for all areas. Finally some relief from the smoke? The blocking…

PG&E working to restore power to thousands impacted by CZU Lightning Complex

September 11, 2020 10:43 PM Josh Kristianto

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of people in the Santa Cruz Mountains are still without power after the CZU Lightning Complex fires torched…

Bookshop brings joy to kids impacted by wildfires

September 11, 2020 5:54 PM Megan Meier

The CZU Lightning Complex Fire forced schools in the Santa Cruz mountains to close their doors.…

Monterey police arrest man allegedly found with meth, heroin and marijuana

September 11, 2020 4:33 PM Avery Johnson

A Santa Cruz man was arrested in Monterey Wednesday after he was allegedly found with meth, heron and…

Costa central estará bajo alerta por la calidad de aire durante este fin de semana

September 11, 2020 4:25 PM Ricardo Coronado

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) Gran parte de la Costa Central estará bajo alerta por la calidad de aire durante este fin de semana. Ciudades como…

national park services, pinnacles, free day

Cierran partes del Parque Nacional Pinnacles debido al peligro de incendios

September 11, 2020 3:56 PM Stephanie Magallon

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KMUV) Porciones del Parque Nacional Pinnacles estarán cerradas temporalmente debido al peligro de incendios. A partir del viernes,…

Aptos firefighters adjust 9/11 remembrance ceremony due to COVID-19 regulations

September 11, 2020 3:28 PM Drew Andre

The annual Sept. 11 ceremonial stair climb at Seacliff State Beach was not allowed this year due to COVID-19…

Gobernador de California firma ley que permitirá a reclusos convertirse en bomberos profesionales

September 11, 2020 3:22 PM Stephanie Magallon

CALIFORNIA (KMUV) El Gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, acaba de firmar un proyecto de ley que permitirá que reclusos que combatieron llamas…

Monterey County warns homeowners to avoid ash during fire cleanup process

September 11, 2020 3:16 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County is preparing for Phase 1 of cleanup for properties affected by the Carmel and River…

Slowly Less Smoky

September 11, 2020 3:11 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 12:00AM)UNHEALTHY FOR ALL AREASFinally some relief from the smoke? The blocking pattern that has kept the smoke in place…