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Turkey prices drop nationally, but local shoppers grappling with increased prices for side dish essentials

November 13, 2023 6:03 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Thanksgiving is in less than 10 days away and some people in South Salinas have started buying their groceries for the…

Boulder Creek area prepares for more outages as rain approaches Central Coast

November 13, 2023 11:56 AM Dania Romero

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is getting ready for rain in an area that has already seen its fair share of outages in recent…

Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving

November 13, 2023 5:05 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…

Prescribed burn underway at Henry Coe State Park through December 21

November 13, 2023 3:49 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Smoke will be visible over the next month from Henry W. Coe State Park because of a prescribed burn in the…

62-year-old Los Gatos man dead in vehicle vs motorcycle crash on Highway 1 at Dimeo Lane

November 12, 2023 11:47 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a 62-year-old man from Los Gatos has died after being involved in a…

Prescribed burn scheduled in San Vicente Redwoods

November 10, 2023 10:59 AM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE CZU announced a prescribed burn is scheduled in the San Vicente Redwoods area on Sunday. The burn is…

Families continue to remember loved ones at Peace and Unity March in Watsonville

November 12, 2023 6:29 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 30th Watsonville Peace and Unity March took place on Sunday afternoon at Romo Park. The community event which…

The sun was shining at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon

November 12, 2023 6:09 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over 9,000 runners took to the streets of Monterey as the Monterey Bay Half Marathon took place on Sunday morning. The…

Salinas PD looking for two suspects who are allegedly stealing rent money from multiple apartment complexes

November 12, 2023 12:42 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they are looking for two suspects who have allegedly stole thousands of dollars in rent money…

Warning signs in local trees as storms brew on Central Coast

November 10, 2023 11:23 AM Nataly Gutierrez

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): This past winter season there were a lot of trees down because of the storms, we’re checking in with Cal Fire &…

Be Mindful – Local veteran shares struggles with PTSD

November 9, 2023 6:21 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At KION we are committed to helping people address mental health issues and direct you to local resources. In our first…

Orlando Johnson, former Palma High School and UCSB basketball standout, returns to UCSB as member of ESPN+ broadcast team

November 10, 2023 2:44 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Orlando Johnson is back at UC-Santa Barbara, but this time performing off the court as a member of the ESPN+…

Watsonville police dog returns home and expected to be okay after being stabbed in pursuit

November 7, 2023 7:55 PM Victor Guzman, Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 9, 2023 AT 5:10 PM- Watsonville Police said that their police dog Cruze is expected to make a full…

Highway 9 at Spring Creek down to one lane after semi-truck crashes into guardrail

November 9, 2023 5:04 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to avoid Highway 9 at Spring Creek after a truck crashed into…

Monterey man arrested on assault with a deadly weapon in a road rage incident

November 9, 2023 4:05 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Monterey Police announced they have arrested a 24-year-old Monterey man after he allegedly…

UC Santa Cruz students protesting on Bay Street and blocking traffic

November 9, 2023 1:04 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said that UC Santa Cruz students are currently protesting at Bay Street and High Street and are…

Shelter-in-place lifted from Echo Valley Elementary School

November 9, 2023 12:27 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- North County Monterey County Unified School District confirmed that Echo Valley Elementary School has lifted their…

Head Start programs in Santa Cruz County gets over $4 million in federal funding

November 9, 2023 11:46 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren announced that federal funding will be going towards Head…

New mural unveiled at Middlebury Institute

November 8, 2023 6:11 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, The Middlebury Institute of International Studies unveiled their new public mural called…

Montage Health says CSUMB losing Physician Assistance program will hurt local healthcare worker recruitment

November 7, 2023 5:39 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE: With the Physician Assistance program at CSUMB shutting down in May 2024, the CEO of Montage Medical Group…

PG&E is reports recent power outage in Salinas was caused by rain

November 6, 2023 6:46 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 6,000 PG&E customers were initially without power in North Salinas around 6 p.m. Monday night. PG&E is…

Prescribed burn at Wilder Ranch State Park scheduled to take place on Wednesday

November 7, 2023 12:28 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- California State Parks announced that more prescribed burns will be taking place at Wilder Ranch State Park…

Marina teenager cited on vandalism charges after allegedly causing over $2000 in damage

November 6, 2023 12:52 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, Marina Police announced they have cited a 16-year-old Marina male teenager after he allegedly caused…

Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

November 6, 2023 5:11 PM Associated Press

By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A scuba dive boat captain was convicted Monday of criminal negligence in the deaths of 34…

Golden State Warriors to host 2025 NBA All-Star game at Chase Center

November 6, 2023 4:04 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors will host the 2025 All-Star Game at Chase Center, a showcase years in the making as the organization…

‘Doc’ Antle of Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking and money laundering

November 6, 2023 11:43 AM Associated Press

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An exotic wildlife preserve owner who gained notoriety on the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” plead guilty Monday…

Pajaro Valley Unified School District hosting community meetings on superintendent search

November 5, 2023 6:16 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is asking for community input as they continue looking for a permanent…

The Western Flyer returns home to the Monterey Bay

October 4, 2023 5:50 PM Ricardo Tovar, Lindsey Selzer

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 4, 2023 AT 4:44 PM- A boat made famous decades ago by author John Steinbeck has found its way back to…

Salinas man arrested on hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing from a car crash

November 5, 2023 11:23 AM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police have arrested a 30-year-old Salinas man on felony hit and run plus DUI charges after he allegedly fleeing the…

Drones will be flying in Gonzales on Monday for broadband installation

November 5, 2023 5:39 PM Derrick Ow

GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you happen to live in Gonzales, you may be seeing drones fly over homes and businesses for a good reason starting on…

Shuman Hearthouse will soon open its doors to help homeless women and families in Monterey

November 3, 2023 6:21 PM Ana Torrea

Ana Torrea, KION MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Starting November 7, some people will start moving into Shuman Hearthouse. Homelessness is an ongoing…

Soledad City Councilman resigns from city council

November 1, 2023 4:26 PM Derrick Ow

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Soledad confirmed with KION that councilman Alejandro Chavez has resigned from his position on Tuesday. Chavez…

Salinas Valley Health names interim CEO

November 2, 2023 3:33 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors announced that Dr. Allen Radner has been named interim CEO during a board…

Suspect still wanted for shooting at Salinas Halloween house party that injured seven

November 1, 2023 1:15 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE November 2, 5:09 PM: It has been two days since gunfire erupted in the backyard of a Chaparral Street home and…

Two suspects arrested after shutdown of Highway 101 north of John Street

November 2, 2023 11:15 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that they shut down both lanes on Northbound Highway 101 just north of John Street…

After losing home to CZU Fire, family has to rebuild again after losing relocation home to fire

October 29, 2023 3:25 PM Derrick Ow, Ricardo Tovar

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON NOV 2, 2023 AT 3:50 PM- A family has to restart their life yet again after losing their Boulder Creek home…

Flower vendors and bakeries getting ready for Dia De Los Muertos celebrations

November 1, 2023 6:48 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Families throughout the Central Coast are getting ready to honor their loved ones for Day of the Dead. Flower vendors and…

Deadline to apply to be a part of Community Climate Coalition is November 15

August 22, 2023 4:38 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, the County of Monterey’s Sustainability program was awarded a $300,000 Climate Communities…

Tense Halloween night leaves community members in Salinas feeling concerned

November 1, 2023 4:22 PM Ana Torrea

Ana Torrea, KION SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – New disturbing details about a shooting that happened in a North Salinas neighborhood. Seven people were…

14-year-old stabbed in Monte Bella Park area, Salinas Police looking for suspect

October 31, 2023 10:22 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police are looking for the suspect in connection to a stabbing investigation at Monte Bella Park on Halloween…

Two structures destroyed in Quarry Fire, 25 percent containment

October 31, 2023 7:51 AM Karl Cooke, Derrick Ow, Scott Rates

AROMAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 31, 2023 AT 12:04 PM- CAL FIRE confirmed that two private residences were destroyed in the Quarry Fire in…

Gilroy Police looking for male suspect who accused of stealing $1000 in sunglasses

October 30, 2023 6:22 PM Derrick Ow

Gilroy, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police is looking for a male suspect who allegedly stole multiple sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut Store. Officers say…

Riders thrilled about MST service returning to Gilroy

October 29, 2023 6:43 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 30, 2023 AT 6:33 PM- The Monterey-Salinas Transit officially restarted bus service to Gilroy on Monday…

Marina Police warning families to check candy packaging when kids are out trick or treating

October 30, 2023 4:07 PM Ana Torrea

Ana Torrea, KION MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas man is in jail after being caught with dozens of marijuana edibles that look just like Halloween…

‘A Million Miles away’: From farmworker to NASA astronaut

October 30, 2023 12:22 PM FOX 35

BY LaMonica Peters and KTVU staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jose Hernandez is known as the first former migrant worker to fly in space as an…

Man arrested on DUI charges after he crashes van into palm trees in front of police station

October 29, 2023 6:20 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have arrested a male suspect on DUI charges after he crashed into three palm trees in front of police…

The Death Dilemma Inside the Monterey County Jail: Concerns Over Wellpath’s Medical Services

October 27, 2023 2:26 PM Scott Rates

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – After six deaths at the Monterey County Jail this year, one as late as October has raised serious questions about…

DD’s Discount Store deadly stabbing suspect pleads not guilty

October 22, 2023 4:00 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez, Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 27, 2023: The man accused of killing another man outside DD’s Discount Store in Salinas Sunday pled not…

Tree work on southbound Highway 101 at Cannon Road will result in lane closure starting on Friday

October 26, 2023 3:44 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- You might need some extra time on your commute if you are driving southbound on Highway 101 from San Benito…

Central Coast’s spookiest locations

October 24, 2022 11:51 AM Melody Waintal

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The ghosts and ghouls come out at night, especially in October. We’ve compiled a list of the spookiest places you…