Central Coast Archives

Zach McIntyre’s Picks for Halloween Weekend

October 30, 2020 7:33 AM Zach McIntyre

This weekend is going to be a fun…

What to know about Prop 21

October 29, 2020 10:21 AM Max Tarlton

Proposition 21 would allow local governments to establish rent control on residential properties that are more than 15 years old. There’s also a…

Dentistry4Vets to open first clinic in Marina

October 29, 2020 2:27 PM Avery Johnson

Dentistry4Vets announced that it is openin gits first dental clinic in Marina just in time for Veterans…

Halloween events on the Central Coast

October 15, 2020 2:18 PM Avery Johnson

Drive-in Movies Monterey County Fairground- The fairground will host drive-in showings on Oct. 31 of “Coco” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”…

Bank of America donates thousands of face masks to underserved communities in the Monterey Bay region

October 28, 2020 2:32 PM Avery Johnson

Bank of America says it has been working with four local nonprofits to provide face coverings to…

Downtown Hollister making some outdoor services permanent

October 27, 2020 9:40 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Hollister officials say permanent outdoor service changes will set basis for “A new Downtown…

Ben Lomond community looks out for their own during power shut offs

October 25, 2020 8:46 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Ben Lomond Community prepares for power shut…

What to know about Proposition 19

October 23, 2020 4:29 AM Max Tarlton

Proposition 19 is all about property taxes. If passed, some transfers will mean higher taxes, and for others – lower. The money generated largely…

Central Coast cemeteries make plans for a safe Dia de los Muertos

October 21, 2020 11:32 AM Megan Meier

For Maria Padilla, time with her loved ones is time spent at Valley Catholic Cemetery in Watsonville. “First is my brother, then my daughter and now…

Last day to register to vote

October 19, 2020 7:47 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of people showed up to register to vote in person at the Monterey County Elections Office with thousands more doing…

Monterey Community leaders urge renters to vote

October 18, 2020 5:30 PM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey community leaders came together for a #RENTERSVOTE Virtual Forum, Sunday, to address housing issues in Monterey…

Keeping Halloween alive on the Central Coast

October 17, 2020 10:18 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Keeping Halloween alive on the Central…

San Benito County reopens indoor services

October 13, 2020 10:32 PM Jocelyn Ortega

San Benito County reopens indoor…

Concerns raised statewide over illegal ballot boxes

October 12, 2020 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Concerns raised over illegal ballot…

Santa Cruz Police Department prepares for election day

October 11, 2020 5:23 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Santa Cruz Police Department prepares for 2020 election…

Salinas hospital offers free vaccines to prepare for flu season

October 10, 2020 5:26 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Central Coast prepares for flu…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Oct 9-11th

October 9, 2020 8:32 AM Zach McIntyre

HAUNTED HOUSE & PUMPKIN PATCH | MOCO FAIRGROUNDS | ALL WEEKEND On this edition of Weekend Picks… you might just get scared. …

COVID-19 outbreak at Watsonville Post Acute facility leads to state and county intervention

October 8, 2020 12:26 AM Jocelyn Ortega

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The California National Guard has been called out to assist with a COVID-19 outbreak at the Watsonville Post Acute Center,…

Monterey County Officials push for more indoor dining services

October 6, 2020 8:39 PM Jocelyn Ortega

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce says county officials are currently in discussions with state officials to assess the…

Gilroy teacher creates free desks for local students in need

October 4, 2020 4:54 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Gilroy teacher builds free desks for students in…

Fundraiser for River Fire victims

October 3, 2020 2:14 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Volunteers hold fundraiser for River Fire…

Local youth and police aim to find common ground amidst national civil unrest

September 29, 2020 7:30 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Locals students aim to bridge divide between citizens and police in the wake of national…

Central Coast gears up for first 2020 Presidential debate

September 28, 2020 7:42 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Central Coast Gears up for first 2020 Presidential…

Central Coast demonstrators demand justice for Breonna Taylor

September 26, 2020 5:24 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Six months following the death of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot in her home in Kentucky during a police raid, protesters continue taking to…

Seaside residents rally for police support

September 27, 2020 5:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Seaside residents rally for police…

Central Coast counties move closer to red tier

September 22, 2020 4:55 PM Avery Johnson

Two Central Coast Counties are moving closer to qualifying for the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for…

Millions in cannabis tax revenue aid COVID-19 relief

September 20, 2020 3:10 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Cannabis tax revenue aids COVID-19 relief…

Nationwide vigils held for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 19, 2020 5:25 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Nationwide vigils for late Supreme Court Justice…

Central Coast gears up for 2020 elections

September 16, 2020 10:28 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Voters from across the Central Coast say they are excited about elections and explain that their focuses at the polls will…

Virtual reality keeps soldiers training through the smoke

September 15, 2020 7:53 PM Jocelyn Ortega

JOLON, Calif. (KION) Officials at the Fort Hunter Liggett military base say the air quality on Tuesday was just below 100 AQI…anything over that…

Preparing for flu season during a pandemic

September 16, 2020 6:19 PM Max Tarlton

Washing our hands and wearing masks has become the new normal, but will it have an effect on the upcoming flu season? Some doctors say…

Dolan Fire crews on alert for spot fires

September 14, 2020 10:37 PM Jocelyn Ortega

JOLON, Calif. (KION) The Dolan Fire continues to rage on the Central Coast and now fire officials say spot fires could be a challenge in their fight…

Air quality expected to worsen as we head into weekend

September 11, 2020 10:56 AM Max Tarlton

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As Wildfires continue to burn on the Central Coast, meteorologists are warning about a decline in air quality as we head…

Dolan Fire ranks fourth largest fire in Monterey County history

September 13, 2020 6:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Dolan Fire ranks 4th largest fire in Monterey County history.…

Political rallies hitting the Central Coast

September 12, 2020 5:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Elections are drawing near and more people are beginning to come out and make their voices heard this upcoming election.…

Black Lives Matter Mural makes it to Santa Cruz

September 12, 2020 5:16 PM Jocelyn Ortega

BLM Mural makes debut in Santa…

Halloween plans adjusted during coronavirus pandemic

September 10, 2020 1:20 PM Max Tarlton

Some people plan on sticking with their Halloween traditions, while others are changing the way they celebrate this year because of concerns of…

Salinas Valley Fairgrounds assisting displaced evacuees and animals

September 9, 2020 8:13 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Salinas Valley Fairgrounds now assisting evacuees and animals…

Air quality remains good despite orange hue

September 9, 2020 12:01 PM Max Tarlton

KION spoke to Richard Stedman with the Monterey Bay Air Resource District who says the air quality at their testing sites remain at good to moderate.…