Central Coast Archives

Playgrounds to remain closed in Salinas

December 11, 2020 11:24 AM Max Tarlton

Kristan Lundquist with the City of Salinas says because Salinas is driving the positive test rate in Monterey County, playgrounds will stay closed…

CHP warns drivers to slow down in rainy conditions

December 13, 2020 6:06 PM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As the rains hit the Central Coast, California Highway Patrol officials are warning drivers to drive slower than the posted…

Santa Cops & Friends in Santa Cruz gifting families in need

December 12, 2020 4:54 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Santa Cops in Santa Cruz spreading holiday…

Concerns arise over federal gov. access to personal info during COVID vaccine process

December 11, 2020 12:20 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With vaccines on the way across the US and here on the Central Coast, questions are coming up about what kind of personal…

Santa Cruz residents urged to complete debris flow survey

December 11, 2020 9:12 AM Max Tarlton

Santa Cruz County officials are urging residents in the burn scar area of the CZU Lightning fire to complete an online emergency…

Monterey County health professionals want stricter law enforcement for COVID-19 guidelines

December 9, 2020 9:43 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Monterey County health professionals want stricter law enforcement for COVID-19…

Homeless encampment catches fire along Highway 1

December 9, 2020 7:48 AM Max Tarlton

California Highway Patrol has confirmed a homeless encampment caught fire near Highway…

Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act

December 8, 2020 10:36 AM Max Tarlton

Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…

Senator Anna Caballero announces bill to help domestic violence survivors

December 8, 2020 8:55 AM Max Tarlton

Senator Anna M. Caballero, who represents California’s 12th District, has announced a bill aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence. Since…

As white sharks gather in Monterey Bay, scientists grab the chance to study them up close

December 7, 2020 11:55 AM CNN

Growing over six meters (20 feet) long and armed with hundreds of serrated, razor-sharp teeth, white sharks are the world’s…

One dead after crash on 101 in Salinas

December 7, 2020 9:48 AM Max Tarlton

A 30-year-old Salinas man is dead after a crash on US Highway 101. It happened Sunday, December 6, 2020 at about…

Unearth the hidden world of fungi through PG Museum’s mushroom walk

December 7, 2020 8:28 AM Max Tarlton

Following a surge in COVID-19 cases in Monterey County, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has been forced to close again. However, through…

CZU fire victims continue their search for permanent housing

December 5, 2020 7:39 PM Jocelyn Ortega

CZU fire victims continue search for permanent…

California Rodeo Salinas breaks ground on Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge

December 3, 2020 9:30 AM Max Tarlton

The California Rodeo Association broke ground Wednesday, December 3, on the Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge project at the Salinas Sports Complex. The…

Crews assist Cal Fire BEU as it sends a strike team to Southern California fires

December 3, 2020 11:26 AM Avery Johnson

Firefighters with Cal Fire CZU based in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties have been sent to assist in…

101 construction inches closer to completion

November 27, 2020 4:34 AM Max Tarlton

If you’ve driven through Salinas over the past year, you’ve likely run into construction on US Highway 101. The multi-year, multi-million dollar…

Face covering giveaway planned in Greenfield

December 2, 2020 7:57 AM Max Tarlton

A drive-up cloth face mask giveaway is planned for the city of Greenfield. It’s happening Friday, December 4, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Patriot…

Mee Memorial Healthcare System to Hold Flu Clinics in King City and Greenfield

December 2, 2020 7:39 AM Max Tarlton

King City’s Mee Memorial Healthcare System is hosting free drive-through flu clinics for the community in King City and Greenfield. They are also…

San Ardo Student Wins Statewide Art Contest

December 2, 2020 7:46 AM Max Tarlton

The California Small School Districts’ Association is proud to announce San Ardo student Zuliana Carbajal, an 8th-grade student in South Monterey…

New housing development coming to Salinas

December 1, 2020 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

New housing development coming to…

COVID kills five more in Monterey County

November 28, 2020 2:45 PM Amelia Rosenberg

Five more people have died of COVID-19, according to the County of Monterey’s Health…

Santa Cruz County residents warned to be prepared for debris flow heading into winter

November 25, 2020 2:52 PM Zach McIntyre

Heading into the winter months, it is not uncommon to see some heavy rain, but in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it…

Keeping Thanksgiving alive amid COVID-19 Pademic

November 24, 2020 10:32 PM Jocelyn Ortega

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) The pandemic has put a hold on usual holiday traditions but it seems people around the Central Coast are making the best of…

Central Coast Congressman introduces bill to help hospitality, tourism industries during pandemic

November 24, 2020 4:10 PM Avery Johnson

A new bill has been introduced in an effort to help the tourism and hospitality industries that have been…

Two energy bill assistance programs open to Monterey, Santa Cruz County residents

November 24, 2020 12:38 PM Avery Johnson

The Central Coast Energy Services is offering two programs to help low-income households in Monterey, Santa Cruz…

Northridge Mall prepares for Black Friday shopping rush

November 23, 2020 4:00 PM Max Tarlton

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many things get accomplished during the past year — and holiday shopping is no…

Dungeness crab not available for Thanksgiving this year in Monterey

November 23, 2020 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

Central Coast families celebrating Thanksgiving with Dungeness crab instead of turkey will need to make other plans this…

Holiday travel expected to drop amid pandemic

November 22, 2020 3:22 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Holiday travel expected to drop amid…

Seaside provides free accessory dwelling unit plans

November 21, 2020 4:14 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Seaside offers free accessory dwelling unit plans to create more affordable…

Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order

November 20, 2020 4:33 PM Avery Johnson

State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…

Winter storm readiness

November 18, 2020 10:44 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Winter storm…

Outdoor heaters approved for Monterey wharves

November 17, 2020 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

On Tuesday, the Monterey City Council approved a measure allowing shops and restaurants to set up heaters outdoors to continue outdoor…

Central Coast retracts to heavier health & and safety restrictions

November 16, 2020 8:54 PM Jocelyn Ortega

As 41 counties in California roll back into the most restrictive purple tier, two Central Coast counties prepare for renewed restrictions. California…

Scotts Valley High School students hold sweater/blanket drive for the homeless

November 15, 2020 3:18 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Students from the Scotts Valley High School junior class are currently collecting blankets, coats and sweaters to…

Monterey Moments mask distribution

November 14, 2020 6:11 PM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As part of an effort to encourage safe travels during a pandemic, especially with the holidays coming up, The Monterey County…