Snow is disappearing as the planet warms. A new study shows who’s losing the most
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Vast swaths of the US have been hit with powerful storms, including blizzards that have blanketed parts of the…
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Minnesota doctor Connor Bowman faces new first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife after she was poisoned
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota doctor accused of fatally poisoning his pharmacist wife now faces a tougher charge that could put him in…
Continue ReadingAstronomers say they’ve traced the origin of powerful and mysterious radio signal
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have traced one of the most powerful and distant fast radio bursts ever detected back to its…
Continue ReadingSAG Awards nominate ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ snub DiCaprio
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday heaped nominations on “Oppenheimer,”…
Continue ReadingTexans’ duo of C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans highlights a big season for rookies
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head…
Continue ReadingUS School Violence Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a list of incidents of elementary, middle and high school violence with at least one fatality, from 1927…
Continue ReadingLloyd Austin Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Personal Birth date: August 8, 1953…
Continue ReadingEric Holder Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Attorney General Eric Holder. Personal Birth date: January 21, 1951…
Continue ReadingCharles Taylor Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia and convicted war criminal. Personal…
Continue ReadingLeBron James inks sports trading card deal with Fanatics, will appear in card with Bronny
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and his son, Bronny, will appear together on a unique sports trading card to herald the Los Angeles Lakers…
Continue ReadingKenya court may release alleged starvation cult leader if not charged within two weeks
By Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — A Kenyan court has threatened to release alleged Christian cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina man exonerated after 44 years of wrongful imprisonment to receive $25 million settlement
By Jamiel Lynch and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — A man exonerated and freed after serving 44 years in prison for a crime he did not commit…
Continue ReadingWhat’s behind the chaos in Ecuador?
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador’s worsening security situation deteriorated further in spectacular fashion this week, with gunmen armed with…
Continue ReadingHewlett Packard Enterprise buying Juniper Networks in deal valued at about $14 billion
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is buying Juniper Networks in an all-cash deal valued at about $14 billion, which is anticipated to double HPE’s…
Continue ReadingADL records more than 3,200 antisemitic incidents since start of Israel-Hamas war
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Antisemitism has “skyrocketed” across the United States in the three months since the October 7…
Continue ReadingPolish lawmakers arrested inside Presidential Palace, as showdown between new and old ruling parties intensifies
By Rob Picheta and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Two populist Polish lawmakers were dramatically arrested on corruption charges inside the…
Continue ReadingESPN’s early season baseball schedule will be the Sho Show, featuring Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN’s early season baseball schedule will be the Sho Show. Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be featured…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 10: GOP debate, Winter storm, Boeing, Israel, Ecuador
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Meta is rolling out new restrictions for teenage Facebook and Instagram users, including hiding search results…
Continue ReadingAs House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas, senators want to strike a border deal with him
By LISA MASCARO and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Marching ahead with multiple impeachment plans, House Republicans set their…
Continue ReadingJailed Kremlin critic Navalny makes first court appearance from Siberian penal colony
By Niamh Kennedy and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has made his first court appearance from the Siberian…
Continue ReadingNFL regular-season games see 7% increase in viewers. 17.9M average is second highest since 2015
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer NFL regular-season games averaged 17.9 million viewers, tied for the second highest since averages were first tracked…
Continue ReadingUS climate pollution fell in 2023 as country shutters coal-fired power plants, new data shows
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Planet-warming pollution in the US decreased nearly 2% in 2023 even as the economy grew, according to new data from…
Continue ReadingUkrainian President Zelensky makes surprise visit to Lithuania to discuss war
By Christian Edwards, Niamh Kennedy and Stephanie Halasz, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an unannounced visit to…
Continue ReadingThailand moves to ban recreational cannabis use, 18 months after historic decriminalization
By Heather Chen and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legislation banning…
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Dog injured in shooting on Pajaro Bridge levee had to have leg amputated, police say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 9, 2024 AT 12:43 PM- Watsonville Police said that a dog that was shot on the Pajaro Bridge levee had to…
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PG&E planning for another price hike
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As the temperature goes down outside, people tend to raise the temperature inside. PG&E customers have seen…
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Justin Cummings becomes first African-American chair for Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- During their first board meeting of the year, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted Justin Cummings to serve…
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Glenn Church elected to chair of Board of Supervisors, Chris Lopez elected to vice chair
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- As the calendar has officially turned to 2024, there will be some changes to the County of Monterey leadership. Monterey…
Continue ReadingLeDee’s 31 points, 10 rebounds lead No. 19 San Diego State past San Jose State 81-78
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jaedon LeDee had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 San Diego State held off San Jose State…
Continue ReadingDNA ties man who died in 2017 to 3 killings in Virginia in the 1980s, state police say
By Steve Almasy and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — When 63-year-old Alan W. Wilmer Sr. died in December 2017, Virginia authorities needed to identify…
Continue ReadingAustralian police fear fugitive murder suspect may escape prosecution – in Greece
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Australian police say time is quickly running out for the arrest of one of the country’s most-wanted murder…
Continue ReadingCalifornia proposal to ban youth tackle football clears first legislative hurdle
By ADAM BEAM and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers who want to ban tackle football for kids under…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s budget deficit is not as bad as previously thought, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Continue ReadingBlack Nazarene procession draws millions of Catholic devotees to Philippine capital
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Millions of Catholic devotees flooded the streets of the Philippine capital Tuesday to honor the Black…
Continue ReadingStar of ‘Fauda’ Netflix series badly injured during combat in Gaza
By Lauren Izso, Tim Lister, Ido Soen and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A top Israeli actor, best known for his role as a special forces soldier in…
Continue ReadingDostal’s 39 saves leads Ducks over Predators 5-3
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Troy Terry scored a goal and assisted on another, Lukas Dostal made 39 saves and the…
Continue ReadingMelania Trump’s mother, Amalija Knavs, dies at 78
By Alayna Treene and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has died, Trump posted on her…
Continue ReadingPerbix scores in OT and Lightning coach Jon Cooper gets 500th victory in 3-2 win over the Kings
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Perbix scored 2:03 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from two goals down…
Continue ReadingMarner’s 4-point effort leads Maple Leafs over Sharks 7-1, extending win streak
TORONTO (AP) — Mitchell Marner had two goals and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Tuesday, earning a fourth…
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Raising Cane’s coming to Salinas?
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you love Chicken fingers, then you might have a new spot to go to on the Central Coast. Raising Cane’s which is a…
Continue ReadingDomantas Sabonis’ 37 points leads Kings to wild 131-110 victory over Pistons
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Domantas Sabonis scored 37 points, and had 13 assists and 10 rebounds, to help the Sacramento Kings to…
Continue ReadingMatsui looks forward to key relief role with Padres as well as being teammates with Darvish
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — New San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui says he’s not expecting to come in and become…
Continue ReadingAs election nears in Taiwan, many young voters say China isn’t their biggest concern
By Eric Cheung, CNN Taipei (CNN) — As retired Taiwanese admiral Mr. Wu looks back on his old days, he couldn’t be prouder of his…
Continue ReadingCalifornia faculty at largest US university system could strike after school officials halt talks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Faculty at California State University, the largest public university system in the U.S., could stage a systemwide strike…
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Cold Weather shelters activated in Santa Cruz County, shelters to be open until Thursday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON JAN. 9, 2024 AT 4:49 PM- Santa Cruz County officials will be activating their cold weather shelters…
Continue ReadingGiff Smith, Kellen Moore become first candidates to interview for Chargers’ coaching opening
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Giff Smith, who served as the Los Angeles Chargers interim coach for the final three games, and offensive coordinator…
Continue ReadingIran releases German-Iranian citizen from prison with ankle tag
By Hande Atay Alam, CNN (CNN) — A German-Iranian citizen arrested in Iran in 2020 has been granted a temporary release, on the condition she…
Continue ReadingMeta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’…
Continue ReadingWarriors forward Draymond Green committed to playing without ‘antics’ that have plagued him
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green is vowing a commitment to playing without the “antics” that have plagued…
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NASA delays astronaut moon landing to at least 2026
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid a renewed international…
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