Watsonville Police: Green Valley Road and Main Street closed after power pole damage
Police said PG&E are on scene assessing the damage, but they don’t know when the road will reopen.…
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Gilroy man beats 9-year-old kid with autism
Gilory Police Department reported a suspect broke into the victims home in Gilroy with another man and battered at 9-year-old with autism while he…
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Las Lomas fire worries neighbors during dry, warm weather
LAS LOMAS, Calif. (KION) Early Monday morning Vanessa Acevedo started to hear sirens before a loud pop finally got her out of bed. That’s when she…
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Structure fire burns barn near Prunedale
North County Fire said a barn caught on fire and spread to surrounding…
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Neighbors remember Moss Landing couple killed in suspected murder-suicide
A memorial sits outside the home of an elderly Moss Landing couple, after they were killed in what the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office believes was…
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Parents debate over the safety of delivering food to students in school
Food delivery services to schools is a conversation several parents are…
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Watsonville man arrested in possession of loaded gun and cocaine
Watsonville Police booked gang member to Santa Cruz County Jail Saturday night, after finding a loaded gun and cocaine, they said.…
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Garage burns down in Las Lomas structure fire
A 5 car garage was in flames in a structure fire on Bowling Road in Las Lomas, Monday…
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Marina man killed in deadly crash on Hwy 129
Caltrans has announced a closure of Highway 129 at Harvest Drive due to a three-vehicle crash early Monday…
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Woman falls at Grayhound Rock in Santa Cruz County.
Cal Fire CZU said the woman is in stable condition tonight. …
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Car rolls over in crash, police said driver was DUI
The 26-year-old driver was determined to be under the influence of stimulants, according to the police.…
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Family of 8 loses home to house fire before the holidays
A week away from Thanksgiving, this family of 8 lost their home to a house fire in…
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Motorcycle crash in Salinas leaves rider in serious condition
A motorcyclist is in serious condition after being involved in an accident on Laurel Drive and Linwood in Salinas, after 7:00 p.m. Sunday night. …
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Klay Thompson assigned to Santa Cruz Warriors
The Golden State Warriors announced Sunday they are assigning guard Klay Thompson to the Santa Cruz Warriors, their G League…
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Tips to help prevent your online steals from being stolen
you are planning on doing some online shopping this Black Friday or Cyber Monday, here are some tips from Pacific Grove and Watsonville Police to…
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USCIS provides free virtual information sessions
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services began different events where people can learn about their different programs including the process…
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Thousands of dollars in retail stolen from Sunglass Hut in Monterey on Black Friday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Suspects stole at least $27,000 worth of retail from a Sunglass Hut at the Del Monte Shopping Center during Black Friday,…
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Motorcycle crashes while attempting to outrun the police in Salinas
Thursday night, Monterey County Sheriffs said they tried to pull over a motorcycle in South Salinas when the rider attempted to evade the deputies.…
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In-store Black Friday shopping returns, but what can people expect this year
Lining up at the doors after a turkey dinner to grab those golden deals, is a tradition for many. But, have online deals, earlier Black Friday sales…
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Salinas man robs several people at gunpoint and starts a car chase with police
Salinas Police arrested a suspect that threatens multiple people at gunpoint through out Thursday morning.…
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Crest Christmas Tree Farm recovering after CZU Fire
Last year’s CZU Fire destroyed almost 85% Crest Ranch Christmas Trees, and they only have about 9 acres of trees to sell this…
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Cross country freshman with autism runs in state championships
Fresh out of high school, Monterey Peninsula College cross country team has a new star runner making strides on the…
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Project Homekey in Salinas is expanding, helping the homeless get back on their feet
Last year, the City of Salinas purchased and transformed the Good Nite Inn hotel into permanent supportive housing for people who are chronically…
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Families line up for Thanksgiving meals
Local organizations like the Food Bank for Monterey County, Kiwanis Club, and the Monterey Recreation Division held a Community Drive-Thru Dinner…
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The agricultural industry suffers due to supply chain issues
The agriculture industry is experiencing a ripple effect from the supply chain disruption that is affecting industries nationwide.…
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Watsonville Police gives tips for holiday drivers
This year, the AAA predicts more than 53 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium offering free entrances to low income families
The aquarium said the Shelf to Shore Program was created for families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.…
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“Tiny Home” talks continue in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County leaders are requesting public input on “tiny home” regulations in the county that could see an update in the…
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Hollister shelter remodels night kennels
Hollister Animal Care and Services is accepting stray animals found in San Benito County after remodeling their night…
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Grey wolf that passed by Monterey County found dead in Kern County
The gray wolf that passed by Monterey County in April was found dead in Kern County, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.…
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Victim finds his stolen dirt bike for sale on OfferUp
According to Salinas Police, the victim found a dirt bike for sale on OfferUp, that was very similar to the one stolen from him several months ago.…
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Are steep gas prices putting the breaks on Thanksgiving travel plans
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Americans are on the rebound this holiday despite looming covid cases. There are no more lockdowns…
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Are turkeys more expensive? Here’s what we found out from a local farmer
Thanksgiving is only days away and people are making their last-minute turkey purchases for the holidays but are there enough turkeys?…
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Gonzales Police: Several catalytic converter thefts reported throughout the city
Gonzales Police issued a warning to people living in the city about a string of catalytic converter thefts in the…
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How the new redistricting draft could affect Monterey County ag workers
Monterey County leaders are expressing disappointment over a redistricting draft that would essentially split the Salinas Valley in half.…
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Family issues statement after children of former Hollister Police Sgt. shot, one killed
Former Hollister Police Sergeant’s family issued a statement after their son and nephew were shot while riding on their skateboards at a skate park…
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Vigil held for son and nephew of former Hollister Police Sergeant
On Monday night, a vigil was held at the Hollister Police Department in honor of the two children and nephew who were shot in a skate park in…
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Suspect dies in car crash after allegedly speeding past an officer
One person died in a car crash near Harrison Road and Salas Road in Salinas, according to California Highway Patrol.…
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Suspect hits skater unconscious with his own stolen skateboard
Salinas Police arrested a 22 year-old suspect that stole a skateboard at Closter Park and assaulted the 32-year-old victim when he tried to get it…
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Non-profits prepare for this year’s Thanksgiving food distribution
Non-profit organizations are getting ready as they expect more families to be in need of a meal this year’s…
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Superintendent issues final update on racist doll incident investigation
The SUHSD Superintendent Dan Burns announced the final report from the third party investigation of the racist doll incident at Salinas High…
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Jill Biden Receives White House Christmas Tree
First Lady Jill Biden receives the official 2021 White House Christmas Tree at the White…
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Scammers uses retired Watsonville Police Chief voices to request donations
According to Watsonville Police, the latest phone scam claims to be a trusted official to trick people in to giving them money. …
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How to stay healthy during the holiday season
As holiday travel is picking up throughout the Central Coast and the threat of a possible winter surge of COVID-19 ahead, health officials are…
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Mountain lion captured in Greenfield
A mountain lion spotted in Greenfield has been captured by the California Department of Fish and…
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One person dead after head-on crash near Watsonville
A twenty year old male victim is dead following a two vehicle…
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Rotary Club plants acres of milkweed for Monarch Butterflies
On Saturday, around 250 rotary clubs will join together to plant 2.5 acres of milkweed for the Monarch Butterflies.…
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Stockton couple caught stealing catalytic converter in Watsonville
Watsonville Police arrested a couple from Stockton they confirmed were trying to steal a catalytic converter.…
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Abbott Street closed in Salinas for railroad construction
Abbott Street will be closed from Blanco Road and Sanborn Road starting on Friday. Union Pacific Railroad will be reconstructing a railroad crossing…
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Santa Cruz County Health Officer issues indoor mask order
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newell has issued an indoor mask mandate for all of Santa Cruz County, regardless of vaccination…
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