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Highway 9 reopens north of Highway 236; CHP Santa Cruz

February 4, 2025 4:07 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz announced Tuesday afternoon that Highway 9 was fully closed just north of the junction with…

PG&E prepares for back-to-back storms along the Central Coast

February 4, 2025 5:24 PM Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E prepared for high winds and wet weather ahead of the storms along the Central Coast Tuesday. “The company…

Parts of Central Coast without power due to storm

February 4, 2025 12:53 PM Sergio Berrueta, Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) — Customers on the Central Coast are without power as a storm makes its way. Santa Cruz customers by Neary Lagoon were…

High winds in Pacific Grove persist through Tuesday evening

February 4, 2025 4:49 PM Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Many people along the Central Coast, especially in the Pacific Grove area, are braving weather patterns today with…

$10,000 worth of essential goods from Wings Homeless Advocacy stolen Friday

February 4, 2025 2:50 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Wings Homeless Advocacy announced Tuesday that they had a break-in occur in the evening on January 31 that cost the…

A Day Without Immigrants on the heels of reported ICE activity along the Central Coast

February 3, 2025 4:05 PM Austin Castro, Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monday marks the national Day Without Immigrants movement, a one-day period of time when people from across the…

Calif. Department of Justice announces suspect in officer involved shooting on Highway 183

January 29, 2025 2:18 PM Jeanette Bent, Sergio Berrueta, Victor Guzman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is continuing an investigation into an…

Thousands of Risso Dolphins Spotted in Super Pod Around Monterey Bay

January 30, 2025 5:02 PM Lindsey Selzer

A super pod of over a thousand risso dolphins graced the Monterey Bay a few days ago. This sighting is one that is a bit out of the…

Pros adjusting to drier conditions at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

January 29, 2025 7:52 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Unlike 2024’s rain-and-wind-filled tournament, pros are adjusting to a different set of challenges this year even…

Stolen truck from Santa Cruz turns into a high speed pursuit in San Jose

January 29, 2025 12:52 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Santa Cruz announced Wednesday that a stolen pickup truck pursuit ended safely in Santa Clara County.…

At least one killed in San Justo Road crash near San Juan Bautista

January 28, 2025 6:08 PM Sergio Berrueta

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person is dead after a solo-vehicle crash along San Justo Road near San Juan Bautista. Hollister…

Scottie Scheffler says ‘stupid’ Christmas Day injury won’t impact his season debut at Pebble Beach

January 29, 2025 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says his “stupid” Christmas day injury won’t impact his first competitive tournament…

Set-up ahead of the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

January 28, 2025 12:48 PM Lindsey Selzer, Jeanette Bent

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — Ahead of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am only days away, crews have begun setting up the golf grounds. The sounds…

County of Monterey Supervisors consider more behavior and mental health services through the SHARE Center

January 28, 2025 5:28 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey listened to the county’s Health Department Tuesday in consideration for more services…

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors discuss the aftermath of the Moss Landing fire nearly two weeks later

January 28, 2025 2:16 PM Austin Castro, Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors received a report by Vistra Energy outlining the response and…

Annual Truth Act is presented during Monterey’s Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday

January 28, 2025 4:29 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors heard a Truth Act presentation by the Sheriff’s Office under its…

Soledad Police investigating homicide along Monterey Street early Saturday morning

January 26, 2025 10:42 AM Victor Guzman

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Soledad Police confirm to KION they’re investigating a homicide that happened early Saturday morning along Monterey…

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Man found dead in tent near Highway 1 and 9 in Santa Cruz

January 27, 2025 12:49 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz CHP announced Sunday that they are still seeking an explanation surrounding a death in Santa Cruz.…

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Monterey County SPCA will offer free mobile spay and neuter surgeries for South County dogs and cats

January 27, 2025 3:52 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — SPCA Monterey County announced Monday that they will be offering free mobile spay and neuter surgeries for dogs…

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Local nonprofits teaming up to distribute ‘red cards’ to undocumented community

January 27, 2025 1:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Eduardo Huijon Jr. Click here for updates on this story SAN LUIS OBISPO, California (KSBY) — The Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County…

More than 600 kids who attend Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy

Classes canceled for hundreds of students after copper thieves cut power to school

January 27, 2025 1:18 PM CNN Newsource

By J.R. Stone Click here for updates on this story VALLEJO, California (KGO) — It’s the middle of the school year and hundreds of kids in…

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Monterey Airport sees 19.5% increase in passenger travel from previous years

January 27, 2025 12:03 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced that the airport has seen double-digit passenger growth for the third…

Hollister Police: Man shot multiple times, suspects not caught

January 26, 2025 12:11 PM Victor Guzman

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police is looking for multiple suspects who they believe shot a man multiple times early Saturday morning.…

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Assemblymember Addis introduces new bill focused on battery facility safety

January 23, 2025 3:25 PM Jeanette Bent

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new bill has been introduced to put up stronger safeguards and protections for future battery storage facilities.…

Presidio of Monterey Fire Captain designs First Responders Night logo for San Jose Sharks

January 23, 2025 8:44 PM Victor Guzman

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Presidio of Monterey Fire Captain is being credited for designing the San Jose Sharks First Responders Night logo…

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The County Agriculture Commissioner comments on ag impacts following the Moss Landing Power Plant fire

January 23, 2025 1:05 PM Austin Castro

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey’s Agriculture Commissioner talked about the Vistra Energy battery fire and its lasting…

Be Mindful: Neuro-divergence and ADHD in the brain

January 22, 2025 6:06 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — While most people have heard the term ‘neuro-divergence,’ many don’t really understand what it is. Cleveland…

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Elkhorn Slough reopens after the Moss Landing battery storage fire. Are the sea otters OK?

January 22, 2025 5:27 PM Briana Mathaw, Jeanette Bent

ELKHORN SLOUGH, Calif. (KION-TV) — With the Elkhorn Slough reopening Wednesday, researchers expressed concern over pollution and toxins to Sea…

In the aftermath of the Moss Landing Power Plant fire, the community rallies and the county responds

January 21, 2025 11:33 AM Lisa Montgomery, Austin Castro, Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the adoption of a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of…

Schools, state parks reopen as Vistra battery fire begins to burn out

January 16, 2025 4:15 PM Sergio Berrueta

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Board of Supervisor voted unanimously to pass the adoption to ratify the Proclamation of Local…

Celebration of Life scheduled for Rickey Henderson, ticket registration starts Monday

January 19, 2025 10:25 AM Victor Guzman

OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) — The MLB’s Athletics announced the Celebration of Life for the late Oakland A’s legend, Rickey Henderson, will be on…

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Moss Landing harbor resident reflects on the Storage Fire Thursday

January 17, 2025 5:59 PM Dania Romero, Jeanette Bent

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — One day after the Moss Landing Storage Fire shot flames into the air and pollution in the sky, nearby residents…

Can you hear that? The Blue Angels will be flying over Salinas Thursday afternoon

January 16, 2025 12:26 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — To celebrate the Blue Angels returning to Salinas after six years, they will be holding a fly-over on Thursday…

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Lockdown lifted after a loaded gun found at Seaside High School

January 16, 2025 10:58 AM Jeanette Bent

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside police announced Thursday that Seaside High School was on lockdown briefly due to an altercation between…

The CHP identifies three people killed in Gilroy accident Tuesday

January 15, 2025 10:47 AM Jeanette Bent

GILROY, Calif., (KION-TV) — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Hollister-Gilroy is still investigating a deadly crash on Tuesday night slightly…

Dry weather along the Central Coast prompts potential fire concerns

January 15, 2025 1:06 PM Lisa Montgomery, Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Southern California wildfires started from extreme Santa Ana winds combined with dry conditions in the areas,…

EV charging stations in Santa Cruz receive $14.3 million in funding

January 15, 2025 1:55 PM Sergio Berrueta

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KION-TV) — More than $14 million will be distributed to the City of Santa Cruz to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.…

Central Coast firefighters add to the crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires

January 13, 2025 4:59 PM Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadly fires still burning across Southern California may see further spread if the expected 70 mph winds pick…

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Efforts to save California Condors after two found dead in Ventana

January 10, 2025 10:18 AM Briana Mathaw

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two local California Condors passed away last week, highlighting the ongoing challenges for this species as well as the…

Marina police seek people’s help identifying loud sounds and explosions

January 13, 2025 12:02 PM Jeanette Bent

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying loud sounds and explosions reported in the city. They…

Convicted local “Axe Murderer” sentenced from a 2022 crime; Monterey County DA’s Office

September 15, 2022 10:28 AM Ricardo Tovar, Jeanette Bent

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced Kevin James Powell has been sentences to 76 years to life in state…

Rob Bonta visits Salinas to discuss immigration rights locally

January 10, 2025 4:50 PM Austin Castro, Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited Salinas today discussing immigration rights on the state and local levels.…

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Monte Foundation Fireworks approved with an amendment by Capitola City Council

January 10, 2025 4:06 PM Jeanette Bent

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Capitola decided Thursday whether they wanted to continue supporting the Monte Foundation Fireworks held…

Over 500 pounds of Canadian-bound cocaine from Salinas and L.A. seized in Arizona

January 10, 2025 11:56 AM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) announced Wednesday that they found a Volvo tractor-trailer Monday…

3.7 magnitude earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay Area, followed by aftershocks

January 10, 2025 11:34 AM KPIX

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KPIX-TV) — The San Francisco Bay Area was rattled by a minor earthquake Friday morning that struck just off the coast,…

Exit interview with Capitola Mayor Yvette Brooks

January 9, 2025 5:56 PM Jeanette Bent

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION had a chat with Capitola Mayor Yvette Brooks ahead of her decision to depart the city and join United Way as their…

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A San Jose family thanks Jimmy Carter for his time with Habitat for Humanity

January 9, 2025 2:07 PM Jeanette Bent

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife volunteered often with Habitat for Humanity, helping families purchase and…

Notice of Appeal from Protect San Benito County pauses expansion of the Red Barn

January 9, 2025 4:15 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Expansion use permits for the Red Barn has hit a temporary snag with Protect San Benito County appealing the…

Car thief caught on camera in Salinas Tuesday night

January 8, 2025 3:18 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A car thief was caught on camera stealing a car from a Salinas apartment Tuesday night. Watch footage of the car being…

Santa Cruz Police look for Wharf thief suspects

January 7, 2025 4:36 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police said Tuesday that they are seeking the community’s help in finding two potential thieves who made…