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City of Pacific Grove sees uptick in car theft

March 15, 2024 5:34 PM Dania Romero

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) – Locking your car and homes may be a standard in many cities, but it hasn’t always been that way in the small town of…

At least one person killed in crash along Highway 101 south of Rocks Road

March 15, 2024 10:50 AM Victor Guzman

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A significant traffic back-up is being reported after a deadly crash along Highway 101 south of Rocks Road. CAL…

Fresh Express to pay $280,000 for exposing dozens of employees to “noxious bleach odors”

March 15, 2024 11:07 AM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Fresh Express has agreed to pay $280,000 for exposing over 80…

Surf’s Up for Monterey Peninsula Unified’s Special Education Department students

March 15, 2024 6:05 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Special Education Department students at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District got a chance to take part in a…

City of Santa Cruz denies oversized vehicle ordinance appeal

March 14, 2024 7:04 PM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday Santa Cruz city council decided to keep their overnight street parking ban on RV’s. This means a permit…

Construction underway to rebuild family home nearly a year after deadly Gonzales fire

July 5, 2023 8:10 AM Ana Torrea, Nataly Gutierrez, Ricardo Tovar

GONZALES, Calif- UPDATE ON MARCH 14, 2024 AT 6:09 p.m.- Rebuilding efforts are underway for Esperanza Valdez’s family whose house caught on fire on…

Students and families pushing PVUSD to change their decision on ethnic studies contract

March 14, 2024 6:28 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday night, parents and students demanded the Pajaro Valley Unfired School District Board of Trustees to…

One man dead in RV fire in Gilroy, police say

March 14, 2024 1:13 PM Derrick Ow

GILORY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 14, 2024 AT 6:19 PM- Gilroy Police confirmed that a man has died in a fire after they discovered his…

Santa Cruz man who sent threats against FBI agents found guilty

March 14, 2024 3:48 PM KPIX

Written by Tim Fang SAN JOSE, Calif. (KPIX-TV)- A man from Santa Cruz was found guilty in federal court after he sent threatening messages to FBI…

Arik Armstead signs 3-year, $51 million deal with Jacksonville Jaguars

March 14, 2024 2:46 PM Derrick Ow

JACKSONVILLE, FL, (KION-TV)- A longtime staple of the 49ers defense will now be heading to Duval County. Former 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead…

Park honoring Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller officially complete in Santa Cruz County

June 6, 2022 6:00 PM Calista Silva

It was a somber day for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office as they mourned the loss of one of their own on Monday. Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was…

California State Parks looking for snowy plover guardians

March 13, 2024 6:58 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you love animals, the California State Parks is looking to volunteers who are interested in becoming a snowy…

Salinas Police is keeping an eye out for street racers

March 13, 2024 6:42 PM Briana Mathaw

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday, Salinas Police was called to East Market Street after a street race struck a man on the side walk causing the…

Businesses in Salinas worried about a potential TikTok ban

March 13, 2024 5:58 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Some small businesses in Salinas are worried about a potential TikTok…

County of Monterey predicts a budget deficit of $40 million in three years

March 13, 2024 6:01 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Monterey County Supervisors share concerns about a potential budget deficit and what it could mean for the county. “I want…

One person injured in Watsonville shooting, police say

March 13, 2024 1:14 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police confirmed that one person was injured in a shooting that took place on Tuesday night. Officers…

Two Seaside men arrested for possession of narcotics, police say

March 12, 2024 5:34 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, CA, (KION-TV)- Marina Police have arrested two Seaside men for allegedly having a large amount of narcotics on Monday afternoon Police say…

Capitola man arrested for allegedly robbing a bank

March 12, 2024 1:34 PM Derrick Ow

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday morning, Capitola Police arrested a 45-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Comerica Bank on March 1. Officers…

Driver arrested and pedestrian injured in Salinas street racing crash

March 12, 2024 3:22 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 19-year-old man was arrested on Monday night after he was involved in a street racing crash that injured a pedestrian on…

Family and friends remember Mario Guzman Mendoza

March 12, 2024 1:51 PM Nataly Gutierrez

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV): It was a somber day in King City as family and friends remembered the life of Mario Guzman Mendoza who was one of four…

Arson suspect arrested in Santa Cruz, police say

March 10, 2024 6:29 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 12 AT 2:38 P.M.- Santa Cruz Police have arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly started a fire near a…

Local Monterey County nonprofit organization struggling to provide services due to Change Healthcare cyber attack

March 12, 2024 10:40 AM Dania Romero

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Monterey County animal-assisted therapy program hit by a recent cyber attack is struggling to provide services…

Firefighters contain boat fire at Moss Landing Harbor

March 12, 2024 4:10 PM Derrick Ow

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV)- The North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County said that a boat was on fire at the Moss Landing Harbor.…

Man and woman shot at in Salinas, police looking for three juveniles involved

March 12, 2024 1:03 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they are looking for three juveniles who allegedly shot at two adults on Sunday night. According…

Demolition begins on two businesses on the Capitola Wharf

February 20, 2024 5:54 PM Nataly Gutierrez, Briana Mathaw, Derrick Ow

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV): Two businesses on the wharf are set to be demolished, after City leaders said there were structural concerns to both…

People living in Pajaro still recovering after 2023 floods

March 11, 2024 11:51 AM Dania Romero

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- It has been a full year since the levee on the Pajaro Levee broke which led to the town of Pajaro getting flooded. While…

Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Orchestra alumni wins Academy Award for Short Film Documentary

March 11, 2024 4:37 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 96th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night and one of the winners has ties to the Central Coast.…

Santa Cruz County hosting cannabis listening meetings

March 11, 2024 5:46 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County leaders will be hosting multiple community meetings next week as they are looking for feedback…

Del Rey Oaks Police looking for a 33-year-old man who allegedly bit his wife’s face

March 11, 2024 10:53 AM Derrick Ow

DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police is looking for a 33-year-old man who allegedly bit his wife’s face during a domestic violence…

Seaside City Council takes first steps to put ‘safe and sane’ fireworks on the November ballot

March 11, 2024 12:41 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fireworks debate in Seaside could be decided by Seaside City Council in the November 2024 election. Last week, the…

Salinas Police looking for male suspect who allegedly shot at a car outside of a Jack in the Box

March 11, 2024 1:30 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police is looking for a male suspect who allegedly shot at a teenager’s car at a Jack in the Box on Friday night.…

Salinas man dead after being hit by a car while crossing Highway 101 at Crazy Horse Canyon Road

March 10, 2024 6:58 PM Derrick Ow

PRUENDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 23-year-old Salinas man is dead after he was hit by a car while trying to cross southbound Highway 101 at Crazy Horse…

16-year-old boy arrested after allegedly hitting a juvenile with a motorcycle while evading deputies

March 10, 2024 9:44 PM Derrick Ow

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 16-year-old boy was booked into the Monterey County Juvenile Hall after allegedly struck a minor while riding a…

Narcan drive-thru distribution, training coming to Monterey County amid increase in overdoses

February 23, 2024 10:49 AM Briana Mathaw

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Nearly half of Americans know someone who’s died of an overdose, according to a recent study from the nonprofit…

Watsonville celebrates their 12th annual film festival

March 8, 2024 6:59 PM Briana Mathaw

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION)- Watsonville celebrates their 12th annual film festival celebrating women’s international day. At the festival they…

Mural in Monterey to be removed over weather concerns

March 7, 2024 11:53 AM Briana Mathaw

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A piece of Monterey history is set to be removed due to recent weather events. The mural designed by Bruce Ariss saw a…

Soledad man to be in attendance at Biden’s State of the Union Address

March 7, 2024 5:38 PM Derrick Ow

WASHINGTON D.C., (KION-TV)- A Soledad man will be in attendance on Thursday night during President Biden’s State of the Union Address. U.S.…

Firefighters battling a house fire in Soledad, no injuries reported

March 7, 2024 4:05 PM Derrick Ow

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU said they are battling a house fire in Soledad that is threatening another house. Firefighters said they…

Community vigil for King City Mass Shooting victims to be held on Thursday night, Sheriff’s Office providing extra patrols

March 7, 2024 4:36 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol will be providing extra patrols in King City in…

People living on Ralph Lane begin cleanup process after one day after houses flood

March 6, 2024 2:39 PM Derrick Ow, Briana Mathaw, Nataly Gutierrez, Sandra Iveth Santos

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.- UPDATE ON MARCH 7, 2024 AT 6:33 PM- People living along Ralph Lane are picking up the pieces after more than 30 homes…

Monterey High School stadium project given green light after lawsuit is dismissed

December 12, 2023 12:54 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 7, 2024 AT 1:16 PM- The lights could finally take effect at Dan Albert Stadium in Monterey. The Monterey…

Speed limits to be lowered on Highway 1 along Big Sur Coast

March 7, 2024 6:07 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are planning a coastal road trip for Spring Break then you might need to plan ahead to avoid a speeding…

Voter survey shows that they are in favor of Hazel Hawkins being sold

March 7, 2024 1:04 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hazel Hawkins Hospital has been in financial limbo since November 2022. However, a survey released showed results of…

Salinas City Council approves hiring incentive proposal for Salinas Police

March 3, 2024 2:47 PM Victor Guzman, Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE MARCH 6, 2024 AT 10:40 P.M. – During Tuesday night’s city council meeting Salinas City Council voted to pass the…

Soledad voters reject Measure P, city council to discuss next steps

February 28, 2024 6:29 PM Dania Romero, Derrick Ow

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE MARCH 6, 2024 AT 5:12 PM- People living in Soledad have made their feelings heard as they have voted against Measure…

Your Vote, Your Future: Kate Daniels elected to Monterey County Board of Supervisors District 5

March 5, 2024 11:38 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A familiar face will be taking her place on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Kate Daniels has won the District 5…

Daughter and wife remember King City shooting victim

March 4, 2024 12:10 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON MARCH 5, 2024 AT 7:02 PM- A King City family is in mourning on Tuesday night after 42-year-old Mario Guzman was…

Your Vote, Your Future: Fernando Ansaldo elected to Soledad City Council

March 5, 2024 8:57 PM Derrick Ow

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad City Council will be getting a new city councilman joining the dais. Fernando Ansaldo has been elected to the City…

Your Vote, Your Future: Wendy Root Askew re-elected to Monterey County Supervisor District 4 Supervisor

March 5, 2024 8:34 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Wendy Root Askew will be re-elected to the Monterey County District 4 Supervisor. Askew defeated Jeremiah Pressey for the…

City of Soledad purchases land to built affordable rental housing units

March 5, 2024 5:23 PM Derrick Ow

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Soledad announced that they are planning to build approximately 100 affordable rental housing units. The City…