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47-year-old Marina man convicted for firebombing a car; Monterey County DA’s office

May 6, 2024 4:46 PM Victor Guzman, Jeanette Bent

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE November 8 at 9:52 a.m.: The Monterey County District Attorney’s office announced Friday that a county jury…

El Cerrito man sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend

December 17, 2023 12:14 PM FOX 35, Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County Court records show Theobald Lengyel has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the…

State Attorney General clears Salinas PD officers of charges in deadly July 2022 officer involved shooting

July 14, 2022 2:33 AM Joronica Vinluan

Officers in Salinas race to respond to an officer involved…

CSUMB announces intent to sell the building that the National Steinbeck Center occupies

November 7, 2024 3:18 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) announced Thursday that they are planning to sell the CSUMB Salinas City Center building…

Adopt-a-Family through Boys & Girls Club this season

November 7, 2024 5:30 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County announced this week that there is still a little over one week…

PG&E is holding a public meeting to discuss concerns over outages and other items

November 7, 2024 4:22 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is holding a public meeting Thursday evening for people living…

Small brush fire broke out in Salinas Thursday afternoon

November 7, 2024 2:37 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A brush fire broke out on Thursday afternoon near Garner Avenue east of Natividad Creek, KION reporters confirmed while…

Measure Q passes in Santa Cruz County, what it is

November 7, 2024 12:53 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Voters in Santa Cruz passed Measure Q this week, which helps support the County’s approach to water and wildfire…

Former Santa Cruz minister arrested for alleged sexual acts with a minor

November 6, 2024 4:04 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that they have arrested 71-year-old Oscar Rodriguez…

Holiday Parade of Lights celebrates 21 years in Pacific Grove

November 6, 2024 4:52 PM Jeanette Bent

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 21st Annual Holiday Parade of Lights returns to Pacific Grove on December 5 at 6 p.m. The event will take…

2024 local race winners; Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties

November 5, 2024 9:10 PM Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Stay up to date with the 2024 local races along the Central Coast. We will continue to update the projected…

Santa Cruz County heads to the polls Tuesday for a few local issues

November 5, 2024 10:05 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION sent three reporters to cover the three local counties on election night, 2024. Briana Mathaw reported…

Monterey County voters turn out for election night 2024

November 5, 2024 4:53 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION has been covering the elections locally. Today, three reporters scouted the three counties–Monterey, Santa…

Gonzales to host a Hometown Heroes Banner Ceremony

November 4, 2024 5:11 PM Jeanette Bent

GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Gonzales announced that they will be hosting their Hometown Heroes Banner Ceremony once again this year.…

Some Central Fire District addresses missing Measure R on ballot, Santa Cruz County elections office says

November 3, 2024 1:38 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Elections Office says around 124 addresses were missing Central Fire District of Santa…

Limekiln State Park reopens for day use; California State Parks

November 4, 2024 1:43 PM Jeanette Bent

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Limekiln State Park reopens to the public for day use, announced California State Parks on Monday. State Parks said that…

Seaside considers a mandatory ordinance to spay or neuter cats and dogs

November 4, 2024 4:12 PM Jeanette Bent

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside will be discussing an ordinance Thursday that would require all domestic cats and dogs to be spayed…

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Enhanced security and law enforcement ahead of the 2024 election

November 4, 2024 5:26 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office announced Monday evening that they are taking precautions ahead of the 2024…

Body discovered on Davenport beach identified; Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office

October 28, 2024 11:02 AM Jeanette Bent

DAVENPORT, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that they were called out around 8:20 a.m. for reports of a…

15-year-old cited after leading Monterey County deputies on a chase throughout the county

November 3, 2024 10:04 AM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old was cited after leading deputies on a chase throughout…

The candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2, how they plan on tackling the county’s issues

November 1, 2024 8:42 PM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Focusing on the the candidates for Santa Cruz County Board Of Supervisors District 2. This competitive race…

Panther Otter Pathway program launches, allowing students who enroll at Hartnell a path to CSUMB

October 31, 2024 9:10 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB and Hartnell announced the launch of the joint Panther Otter Pathway Program. The program allows students to…

Mask mandate returns to some Montage Health facilities beginning Friday

October 31, 2024 9:27 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Montage Health announced they will reestablish masking requirements to protect workers, patients and visitors…

Salinas Police respond to reports of projectile incident: Big rig damaged by possible “commercial grade firework”

October 31, 2024 4:07 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they’re actively investigating a projectile incident in Salinas where a big rig was damaged by what…

Fresh Express voluntarily recalls salad bowls over potential Listeria in chicken

October 29, 2024 3:29 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fresh Express announced Saturday that they are issuing a voluntary recall on a number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar…

Two people dead in a crash on Highway 25 Monday; CHP

October 28, 2024 10:50 AM Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Hollister/Gilroy confirmed Monday that a deadly crash involving two people on Highway 25 south of Bloomfield…

Salinas police seize a large amount of drug and weapon paraphernalia Saturday

October 28, 2024 1:14 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Saturday that the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) made a large drug and weapon bust on…

WATCH: Video shows Salinas Police cruiser crash, officer expected to survive

October 26, 2024 11:19 AM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm to KION the officer involved in an overnight collision on Saturday is expected to survive. Newly…

49ers head into their bye on a winning note and with hopes of Christian McCaffrey’s return

October 28, 2024 3:22 PM Associated Press

AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — While most of the San Francisco 49ers get the chance to rest during the bye week following a…

Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for Warriors with left ankle injury

October 28, 2024 2:02 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will miss at least the next two games for the Golden State Warriors nursing an injured ankle that he hurt in a…

Vehicle rams Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco Union Square burglary attempt

October 28, 2024 12:33 PM CNN

KPIX By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — Burglars smashed a…

Forward progress stopped for Summit Fire burning along Highway 17 near Summit Road

October 26, 2024 7:38 PM Dann Cianca

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE CZU says forward progress has been stopped on a wildfire that sparked along Highway 17 near Summit…

Handcar Tours’ month-to-month lease extension denied and business set to close

October 25, 2024 2:34 PM Jeanette Bent

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Handcar Tours confirmed to KION Friday that they will be forced to shut their doors for good at the end of November.…

Highway 101 tree removal project begins November 3 north of Prunedale

October 24, 2024 5:46 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced a project to remove eucalyptus trees on a segment of Highway 101 north of Prunedale near…

Santa Cruz County welcomes first-ever female Chief of Police; City of Capitola

October 25, 2024 3:03 PM Jeanette Bent

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Capitola announced Thursday that they’ve chosen Captain Sarah Ryan as the city’s new Chief of Police. They…

34-year old motorcyclist killed in Salinas crash, police say

October 24, 2024 6:42 PM Katie Nicora

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirmed one person was killed in a crash Thursday evening. The County of Monterey Coroner has…

Highway 101 tree removal starts Sunday

October 25, 2024 5:29 PM Jeanette Bent

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Trans announced its tree removal project is scheduled to start next week to keep a stretch of Highway 101 north of…

California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate

October 25, 2024 11:59 AM Associated Press

CalMatters California plans to overhaul one of its cornerstone climate programs — a decision that could push gasoline prices higher in a state…

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What to know about the San Jose State volleyball team and why opponents are boycotting matches

October 25, 2024 8:59 AM Associated Press

Associated Press The San Jose State women’s volleyball team finds itself at the center of a storm as the Spartans make a run toward their first…

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Seaside Police seek car thievery suspects

October 25, 2024 3:57 PM Jeanette Bent

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police say that they’re seeing more vehicle break-ins and stolen automobiles throughout the city. Investigators…

An influx of anchovies lead to a mass die off impacting boats at the Santa Cruz Harbor

October 24, 2024 3:53 PM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — An influx of anchovies led to a mass die-off in Santa Cruz Harbor over the weekend. The smell of the dead…

City of Watsonville approves affordable housing from Habitat for Humanity

October 24, 2024 2:09 PM Jeanette Bent

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville unanimously approved an affordable housing project proposed by Habitat for Humanity Tuesday…

Soledad Unified School District approves a workforce housing project Wednesday

October 23, 2024 5:13 PM Jeanette Bent

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new workforce housing project proposed by the Soledad Unified School District has been approved by city council…

Second annual Paraluman Festival returns to Salinas

October 24, 2024 2:59 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The second annual Paraluman Festival is returning to Salinas this weekend in celebration of Filipino American culture.…

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Capitola City Council to address 2024-2025 winter storms at Thursday’s meeting

October 24, 2024 1:37 PM Jeanette Bent

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Capitola City Council will be receiving a weather report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…

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Missing person’s case leads to mummified body in Bay Area home

October 24, 2024 10:52 AM CNN

KPIX By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story UNION CITY, California (KPIX) — A missing person’s…

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ITN Monterey County celebrates 100,000 rides Thursday afternoon

October 24, 2024 11:34 AM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — ITN Monterey County is celebrating their 100,000th ride on Thursday at 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and ceremony…

Overturned delivery truck forces closure along Highway 129 at Carlton Road

October 23, 2024 6:34 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz says Eastbound 129 at Carlton Road is closed due to an overturned delivery truck. The CHP said…

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Farmworker housing in Soledad to receive $1.3 million; office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren

October 23, 2024 4:41 PM Jeanette Bent

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Wednesday that the Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning…

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PG&E partners up with California 211 to assist people during an emergency

October 23, 2024 2:35 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E announced Wednesday that the company is partnering up with California 211 to alert customers in its…