Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Dec 14 and Dec 15
We’re heading straight into the holidays which means there are a ton of activities for you and your family to enjoy on the Central Coast CHRISTMAS ON…
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Better Ask Barry: What defines a “service animal?”
SALINAS, Calif (KION/CNN) When David Keller saw a “service dog” pulling on its owner’s leash, he doubted the dog was really a service animal.…
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Meth found using new body scanner at Santa Cruz County Jail
At least three contraband items have been found using the new body scanner at the Santa Cruz County Jail since it was installed last week, according…
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App for finding parking now available in Monterey
There is a new phone app available in Monterey designed to make parking in the city…
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Stolen van containing at least 25 rescue dogs found in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION) A pet transport van carrying between 25 and 30 rescue dogs was found by police after it was stolen in Fremont. The D&J Pet…
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Central Coasting Carmel: Dance Kids Monterey prepares for annual Nutcracker
CARMEL, Calif (KION) If you are searching for a little holiday magic, you will find it next weekend at the Sunset Center in Carmel. The Nutcracker…
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Central Coasting Carmel: A visit to see Kris Kringle
CARMEL, Calif (KION) If you don’t have the Christmas spirit yet, a few minutes spent at Kris Kringle of Carmel should do the trick. Some customers…
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Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks!
As we head into another weekend, are a few of KION’s Zach McItnyre’s Weekend Picks.…
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King City DMV hosting REAL ID event Saturday
The DMV in King City is hosting a REAL ID event Saturday to help Monterey County residents get one of the new…
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Fire agencies provide safety tips for holiday decorations
As we enter the holiday season, fire agencies around the Central Coast and Bay Area are providing tips to make the season a safe…
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Body scanner installed at Santa Cruz County Jail
A new body scanner has been installed at the Santa Cruz County Jail to find contraband before it gets into the…
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Sinkhole at Soquel and Ocean scheduled to be repaired
The city of Santa Cruz said it will start to repair a sinkhole at the intersection of Soquel Avenue and Ocean Street on…
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Highway 1 reopening at Mud Creek and Paul’s Slide Tuesday
Caltrans announced that Highway 1 at Mud Creek will reopen at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Paul’s Slide will reopen by 5…
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Lost dogs prompt police to provide tips for keeping pets secure
After coming across several lost dogs recently, Pacific Grove police have released tips to keep pets secure, particularly during bad weather and the…
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9th annual Salinas Veterans Day parade
The biggest Veterans Day event on the Central Coast took to the streets of Oldtown Salinas for the ninth year in a…
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Weekend picks, fun events to check out!
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to get ready for Christmas! Here is a look at some of the fun events happening this weekend.…
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Horse rescued after falling into Gonzales pool
The SPCA for Monterey County rescued a horse that fell into a pool Thanksgiving…
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SPCA looking for owner of cats and kittens abandoned off Crazy Horse Canyon Road
The SPCA for Monterey County is looking for the owner of 11 adult cats and seven kittens abandoned on a property off Crazy Horse Canyon…
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Veterans serve up Thanksgiving meals in Salinas for those in need
The American Legion Post 31 in Salinas is serving more than 600 meals Thursday on Thanksgiving. For more than 20 years, the Salinas post along with…
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Grapevine reopens after closure for stuck vehicles
CHP Fort Tejon said Interstate 5 over the Grapevine pass and parts of SR 58 are closed as crews work to clear stuck…
Continue Reading Better Ask Barry: Food safety tips for Thanksgiving
A Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings is a time-honored tradition for many families, but if you don’t prepare the meal properly, you can…
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Monterey firefighters gathering toy donations for struggling families
This holiday season, Monterey firefighters are holding a toy drive to help families in…
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Researchers use whale in Monterey Bay to study heart rates
For the first time, Stanford researchers have measured the heart rate of a blue whale, and it came from a whale in the Monterey…
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Trumps signs bill to crack down on animal cruelty
President Donald Trump has signed a bill that makes certain acts of animal cruelty a federal…
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Zach’s Weekend Picks for Nov. 23 and 24
It is the last weekend before the official start of the holiday season, and if you are planning to stick around…
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Monterey Regional Airport receives $10 million grant for improvements
The Monterey Regional airport is one of four California airports to receive Airport Improvement Program…
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Thousands return to Central Coast for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon
The runners took off early Sunday morning for the annual Monterey Bay Half Marathon. The 13-mile run is a Central Coast…
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Lost horse found near highway, Animal Control looking for owner
A horse is missing from its owner, and Hollister Police Animal Care & Services are trying to help it find its way…
Continue Reading Better Ask Barry: Navigating Thanksgiving
Whether you’re flying, driving, or cooking the bird, you face a variety of Thanksgiving…
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Text reminder system launched for Monterey County hearings
The Monterey County Superior Court has launched a new program to send text reminders before…
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Ahead of holidays, police issue warning about public charging stations
Ahead of the holiday season, Carmel police are warning members of the community about “juice…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas – Athlete life outside the arena
Justin Farr is a world-class rodeo cowboy competing this week at the California Rodeo Salinas in team roping. He competes with Garrett Boekenoogen.…
Continue ReadingMutton Bustin’ is back and as big as ever
Mutton Bustin’ is back once again at the California Rodeo Salinas. This crowd favorite showcases kids riding sheep for as long as they can. It…
Continue ReadingBEHIND THE CROWN: One-on-one with Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2018
Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2018 Valerie Costanza is paving the way for a new queen. KION caught up with Costanza at her home in Hollister recently…
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Live Oak students build greenhouse
Students at Live Oak Elementary experienced a real lesson in building a healthy environment. Along with partners including Santa Cruz County…
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