SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations as women outpace men in the leading categories
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killing her ex? That’s a bad idea. Writing “Kill Bill” and releasing her critically…
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‘We are totally ready’: Ukraine prepares for fresh Russian attacks on energy as winter nears
By Victoria Butenko, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Oleksandr Gindyuk is determined not to be caught off guard if electricity supplies fail…
Continue ReadingNo. 4 UCLA turns hot start into victory over UC Riverside
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice scored 18 points, Lauren Betts added 14 points with 15 rebounds,…
Continue ReadingRussia parades Ukrainian war prisoners as ‘volunteers’ for its army in apparent violation of international law
By Anna Chernova and Yulia Kesaieva, CNN (CNN) — A group of former Ukrainian servicemen, including prisoners of war, have “volunteered” to…
Continue ReadingThis megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Lahore has become the latest megacity to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia, where nearly 50…
Continue ReadingBruner’s 28 help Denver down Cal Poly 97-76
By The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Tommy Bruner scored 28 points as Denver beat Cal Poly 97-76 on Thursday night. Bruner added five rebounds for…
Continue ReadingAllen-Eikens puts up 19 in CSU Northridge’s 76-73 win against Idaho
By The Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — De’Sean Allen-Eikens had 19 points in CSU Northridge’s 76-73 victory against Idaho on…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 USC routs Cal State Bakersfield 85-59 behind Isaiah Collier’s 19 points in home opener
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Isaiah Collier only knows one speed — fast. The highly touted freshman is finding out he needs…
Continue ReadingIran envoy says Tehran had no direct role in Hamas’ Israel rampage, or proxy attacks on US forces
By Jennifer Deaton and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Iran has reiterated that despite its financial backing and support for Hamas and other…
Continue ReadingDriver charged in 2022 crash that killed Los Angeles sheriff’s recruit, injured 24 others
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A driver who plowed into a group of Los Angeles County sheriff’s recruits on a training run last year, killing one and…
Continue ReadingFederal jury convicts former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby on 2 counts of perjury
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore’s former top prosecutor who was thrust into the national spotlight after charging six…
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Santa Cruz County Public Works Department addressing storm repairs
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Santa Cruz County Public Works have been working to repair the damages on the roadways that were caused from the winter…
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New details released on Monterey Macy’s Robbery that led to the final suspect arrested
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 9 AT 9:36 AM- The last person that was still at large from the Macy’s robbery in Monterey has been…
Continue ReadingWildlife refuge pond in Hawaii mysteriously turns bright pink. Drought may be to blame
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A pond in Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of “Barbie,” but the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia authorities seek video, urge patience in investigation into death of Jewish demonstrator
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Days after asking for the public’s help to determine what happened at a California protest that resulted in a Jewish…
Continue Reading14 killed in West Bank city of Jenin after Israeli incursion, Palestinian health ministry says
By Zeena Saifi, CNN (CNN) — At least 14 Palestinians were killed in the refugee camp Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, following an Israeli…
Continue ReadingApollo astronaut Frank Borman dead at 95
By Joe Sutton and Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Apollo astronaut Col. Frank Borman, who commanded the first mission to orbit the moon, has died…
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Watsonville police dog returns home and expected to be okay after being stabbed in pursuit
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 9, 2023 AT 5:10 PM- Watsonville Police said that their police dog Cruze is expected to make a full…
Continue ReadingJohnson makes go-ahead layup with 0.8 seconds left and UC Davis takes down Pepperdine 79-78
By The Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ty Johnson made a go-ahead layup with 0.8 seconds left to cap a 19-point comeback and UC Davis beat…
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Highway 9 at Spring Creek down to one lane after semi-truck crashes into guardrail
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to avoid Highway 9 at Spring Creek after a truck crashed into…
Continue ReadingIsrael is stepping up its campaign on Gaza City. Here’s what we know about the fighting
CNN By Rob Picheta, Paul P. Murphy, Ivana Kottasová and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s military has effectively cut Gaza in two, with its…
Continue ReadingIsrael is stepping up its campaign on Gaza City. Here’s what we know about the fighting
By Rob Picheta, Paul P. Murphy, Ivana Kottasová and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s military has effectively cut Gaza in two, with its…
Continue ReadingApple to pay $25 million to settle allegations of discriminatory hiring practices in 2018, 2019
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a pattern of discriminatory hiring practices…
Continue Reading49ers QB Brock Purdy vows to be ‘smart with the ball’ after 5 interceptions during a 3-game skid
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy hasn’t had much to apologize for since taking over as starting…
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Monterey man arrested on assault with a deadly weapon in a road rage incident
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Monterey Police announced they have arrested a 24-year-old Monterey man after he allegedly…
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Dutch Bros Coffee breaks ground in Soledad, expected to open in 2024
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 9, 2023 AT 3:22 PM- Coffee lovers everywhere in South Monterey County are jumping for joy. The City of…
Continue ReadingFederal judge rules controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska can move forward
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Alaska dealt another blow to climate and Indigenous groups attempting to stop ConocoPhillips’…
Continue ReadingCertified air traffic controller workforce grew by just 6 in the last year, union says
By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The nation’s understaffed and overworked air traffic controller workforce has grown by only six fully trained…
Continue ReadingChase on Texas border that killed 8 puts high-speed pursuits in spotlight again
By PAUL J. WEBER and VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The white Honda Civic sped down Highway 57, a rural two-lane corridor…
Continue ReadingManny Machado digs in at groundbreaking for San Diego FC’s training complex and academy
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — With his mustard-yellow suit practically matching the color of a bulldozer right behind…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man who’s spent 25 years in prison for murder he didn’t commit has conviction overturned
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man who has spent 25 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit was…
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UC Santa Cruz students protesting on Bay Street and blocking traffic
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said that UC Santa Cruz students are currently protesting at Bay Street and High Street and are…
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Andre Iguodala takes over as acting executive director of NBA players’ union
By TIM REYNOLDSAP Basketball Writer Andre Iguodala is taking over as the acting executive director of the National Basketball Players Association…
Continue Reading‘A moment of a lifetime’: Nadia Mohamed celebrates becoming nation’s first elected Somali American mayor
By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — If someone had told Nadia Mohamed when she was a child that she would one day become mayor of the city where she…
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Cruise contract workers laid off after robotaxi service halted
By CARLOS CASTANEDA Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Cruise announced layoffs Thursday among…
Continue ReadingOakland A’s fans send MLB owners ‘Stay In Oakland’ boxes as Las Vegas vote nears
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Boston Red Sox owner John Henry was sent a special “Stay In Oakland” box from Bay…
Continue ReadingNew Census projections reveal when the US population may start declining
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — The US population is projected to peak in 2080, then start declining, according to a new analysis by the…
Continue ReadingNational Women’s Soccer League announces new media deal with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps’ ION
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The National Women’s Soccer League on Thursday announced a new media rights deal that will feature the…
Continue ReadingFormer top prosecutor for Baltimore convicted in perjury case tied to purchase of Florida homes
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore was convicted on Thursday of charges…
Continue ReadingScientists create chimeric monkey with two sets of DNA
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Scientists based in China have created a monkey chimera with two sets of DNA, experimental work they say could…
Continue ReadingDemonstrators brawl outside LA’s Museum of Tolerance after screening of Hamas attack video
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Street fights erupted between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside Los Angeles’ Museum of Tolerance after…
Continue ReadingCosmic ‘Christmas tree’ dazzles in new image captured by Hubble and Webb
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A panorama of colliding galaxy clusters glimmers in a new image, captured by the combined forces of the two…
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Shelter-in-place lifted from Echo Valley Elementary School
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- North County Monterey County Unified School District confirmed that Echo Valley Elementary School has lifted their…
Continue ReadingChina has a sweeping vision to reshape the world — and countries are listening
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Xi Jinping has a plan for how the world should work, and one year into his norm-shattering third term…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles to pay $8M to man who spent 12 years in prison for armed robberies he didn’t commit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles will pay $8 million to a man who spent 12 years in prison for a series of armed robberies he…
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Head Start programs in Santa Cruz County gets over $4 million in federal funding
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren announced that federal funding will be going towards Head…
Continue ReadingMerrick Garland Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Attorney General Merrick Garland, former chief judge of the US Court of Appeals…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani is donating 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese schoolchildren
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Two-way star and coveted free agent Shohei Ohtani is donating about 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese elementary schools.…
Continue ReadingIndependent inquiry launched into shipwreck off Greece that left hundreds of migrants feared dead
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s state ombudsman says it is launching an independent investigation into the coast guard’s handling of a maritime…
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hospitalized in Mexico City, source says
Originally Published: 08 NOV 23 23:25 ET Updated: 09 NOV 23 12:36 ET By Veronica Calderon, CNNE (CNN) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was…
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