35-year-old man identified in homicide near Carr Lake
A man suffering from a single gunshot wound was found dead in a homeless encampment Saturday…
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Possible male suspect wanted in attempted murder hit-and-run in SalinasÂ
Salinas Police say they’re looking for a suspect wanted in an attempted murder hit-and-run, that occurred Saturday…
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1-year-old in stable condition after tree pierces through home in Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE JULY 22, 2023, at 2:43 p.m.- Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire District said that a 1-year-old boy that was pinned…
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South Main Street closed down following a crash involving a police car
Salinas, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Joaquin and South Main Streets are closed headed toward Old Town Salinas, following a crash that damaged a Salinas…
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Deadly crash on River Street leaves one dead and 4-year-old injured
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Early Thursday morning Santa Cruz Police responded to a crash that caused Highway 1 to close. The incident happened at…
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State Attorney General clears Salinas PD officers of charges in deadly July 2022 officer involved shooting
Officers in Salinas race to respond to an officer involved…
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Meet the candidates: San Benito County District 3 race
Eddie Alfaro, Mindy Sotelo, and Rolan Resendiz are all hoping to fill that one seat that will represent District 3 of San Benito…
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Baby formula arrives in Indianapolis from Germany on US military aircraft to address critical need
A shipment of 35 tons of baby formula has arrived Sunday in Indianapolis on a US military aircraft from Germany to address a nationwide…
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Meet the candidates: Sheriff-Coroner race for San Benito County
Incumbent Eric Taylor and law enforcement officer Juan Guevara, are running against each other for the position of Sheriff-Coroner for San Benito…
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Salinas woman dies in crash on Highway 1
CHP officers confirmed one person has died after a crash occurred on the crossing of Highway 1 and Potrero…
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Illegal marijuana grow and rooster fight ring discovered
On April 20, law enforcement served a search warrant in Burson for a large illegal marijuana cultivation operation as well as for illegal rooster…
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Roe v. Wade reversal would put local prosecutors on the front lines of the abortion fight
The state-by-state patchwork of abortion restrictions that a reversal of Roe v. Wade would render will be even more complicated by the approaches…
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Hot Wheels launches first remote-controlled wheelchair toy in partnership with Paralympian
Hot Wheels is expanding representation for kids who use wheelchairs — with the company’s first-ever remote-controlled wheelchair…
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Cal Fire brings awareness during Wildfire Preparedness Week
CAL FIRE and its partnering agencies have spent wildfire preparedness week to bring awareness to threats and protections during…
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CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit controlled fire in Gilroy
CAL FIRE SCU controlled a structure and vegetation fire that erupted Saturday afternoon around…
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Man greeted with gunfire after arriving at his home
A man from King City contacted police after multiple suspects shot at him when he got home early Saturday…
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Monterey County getting influx of tourism
A mix of warm weather and spring break have brought tourists out to Monterey…
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100-day challenge on encampments comes to an end in Santa Cruz County
Governor Newsom’s 100-Day Challenge on Encampments was completed by four California communities, including Santa Cruz…
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What is the Cal Fire budget going to look like for the next fiscal year?
Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler has presented the budget for the next fiscal…
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Kristen Smart murder trial coming to Monterey County
The Kristen Smart murder trial has come to Monterey County Superior Court after a ruling from the San Luis Obispo Superior…
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Masking mandate no longer required on public transit
The Transportation Security Administration will stop enforcing mask mandates on planes and public transit after a federal Florida judge declared that…
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Alliance on Aging helps seniors on Tax Day deadline in Monterey County
For many in California, today was the last day to file your taxes without a penalty.…
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Sutter Health Nurses and Health Care workers go on strike
Over 8,000 nurses and health care workers from Sutter Health went on strike today to protest the alleged refusal from the health network to address…
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Food Bank for Monterey County doing well against inflation
Regional food banks are struggling to serve those in need because of food inflation and high gas prices, but the Food Bank for Monterey County is…
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Major drop in enrollment for California public schools
According to the California Department of Education CDE, less than 6 million students are enrolled in public…
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Massive Home Depot fire results in Shelter-in-place advisory for South San Jose, still no cause
People living or working in South San Jose were put under a shelter-in-place advisory until Sunday afternoon, after a Home Depot was engulfed in…
Continue Reading Car accident leads to deadly crash on California Highway 1
A vehicle accident led to a deadly crash at the crossing of State Route 1 and Gorda Mountain Road Saturday…
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Filipino history digital archive is unveiled at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
The Watsonville is in the Heart Digital Archive, regarding the lives of the Manong generation, had it’s public launch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art…
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Food prices on the rise again?
Eating in or eating out is going to cost you more regardless of what you…
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Community gathers to find local Marina child
About a hundred people came together to find an at risk missing 6-year-old named Emery…
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Historical block of homes in Pacific Grove purchased by single buyer
A city block comprised of 15 historical cottage style homes have been purchased for $10 million…
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Hollister Police talk about gang task force after drive-by shooting
Hollister has seen an uptick in gun violence recently causing some concern for the…
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Santa Cruz County extends evictions protection
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved extending additional protections for tenants…
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New bill regarding catalytic convertor thefts headed to Senate
A new California Senate Bill 919 is aiming to help lower catalytic convertor…
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Cal Fire speaks on defensible space preparations ahead of fire season
Wildfires have ravaged California over the past few years seemingly getting worse over time, but a defensible space around your home could better…
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Professor files lawsuit to find students who posted exam questions online
An assistant professor of business at Southern California’s Chapman University has filed a lawsuit against five students, whose identities remain…
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Is Deltacron making its way to the U.S?
Covid cases are low in the U.S. but could the sneaky new BA.2 Deltacron variant change…
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Covid funding from the White House could end for people who don’t have health insurance
The White House has said that funding for Covid program that helped people without health insurance could dwindle come next…
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Severe drought causes concern for an early start to fire season
With little rain coming up in the forecast and extra dry vegetation, California could be seeing an early start to fire season.…
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USGS: 4.1 magnitude earthquake hits NW of Pinnacles
Did you feel it? A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Salinas Valley Sunday…
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More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck
The increase for the cost of living is having more households live paycheck to paycheck, especially with rising inflation and gas…
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Monterey community rallies in support of Ukraine
Many people gathered in Monterey for a solidarity rally in support of…
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First steps for tsunami damage repairs in Moss Landing Harbor District approved
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — Local Emergency Declaration from Monterey County was approved by the Board of Supervisors to help with severe…
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Truckers feel gas prices rolling up in California
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Truckers have noticed that gas prices have been rising on a regular basis lately, especially when they make their stops…
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Underage BDSM sexual assault leads to gun arrest, 80 firearms found
On Thursday the Monterey County Sheriff’s Detectives served a search warrant in Sheppard’s Knoll to investigate the sexual assault of a 17-year-old…
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100% of people in East Salinas have at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — All residents living in the 93905 zip code of East Salinas have officially received at least one dose of the covid…
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Arrest made in connection to shooting death of 17-year-old in Salinas
Salinas Police detectives are investigating a shooting in north Salinas that left a 17-year-old…
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Water won’t be delivered to farmers due to worsening drought
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — No rain in California means dire conditions for farmers to grow their crops. With the western system of reservoirs…
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Salinas homeless population struggles with extreme cold temperatures
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — With temperatures around the central coast dropping to near freezing, the homeless population has more to struggle with…
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Nearly 200 people arrested in Ottawa protests as investigators look into 2 police-related incidents
(CNN) by Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan — A weeks-long blockade in the Canadian capital has led to almost 200 arrests and prolonged suffering for…
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