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Capitola Police arrest juvenile for attempted homicide on Wharf Road

February 21, 2023 11:36 AM Derrick Ow

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE FEB.21, 2023, at 1:36 p.m.- Capitola Police said they have arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile in connection with…

Federal criminal charges dropped against Monterey Zoo owner

July 4, 2022 9:23 AM Ricardo Tovar

A federal grand jury in Florence South Carolina returned a ten count indictment over wildlife trafficking and money…

City of Salinas gets all electric truck fleet

February 20, 2023 11:04 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- City of Salinas is going all in on zero-emission vehicles. City officials announced they have added three electric…

Application process has opened to fill King City Council District 1 seat

February 21, 2023 1:38 PM Derrick Ow

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- King City Officials announced that they are accepting applications for the District 1 City Council seat on Tuesday…

Two brothers dead after reported altercation, Sheriff’s Office investigating incident as a murder-suicide

February 19, 2023 4:49 PM Derrick Ow

GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two brothers have died after a reported physical altercation took…

Castroville man arrested for child pornography and sexual acts with a minor

February 17, 2023 8:49 PM Ana Torrea

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)—A Castroville man is now in Monterey County jail and is facing charges of possession of child pornography and…

Structure fire engulfs home in Mission Fields neighborhood

February 19, 2023 10:42 AM Derrick Ow

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday night, a house fire on Willow Place did enough damage to displace two adult residents according to The Cypress…

FEMA shares details on how they fix privately owned access roads and bridges

February 16, 2023 5:36 PM Derrick Ow

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- With communities still recovering from the winter storms, The Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) shared on…

Santa Cruz man dies in crash after going down 100-foot embankment near Davenport

February 16, 2023 7:54 AM Victor Guzman

The CHP is investigating a deadly crash near Davenport that has left at least one person…

Capsized boat lands on Del Monte Beach

February 14, 2023 11:15 AM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A capsized boat washed up on Del Monte Beach early Tuesday morning. Monterey Fire said they responded to the incident…

Local hotels feel economic benefit from AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 13, 2023 11:11 AM Karl Cooke

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am may have finished a couple of weeks ago, but the economic impacts are being felt on…

Soledad Grocery Outlet to open in March

December 9, 2021 11:00 AM Max Tarlton

For the city of Soledad, which is a quaint, growing city, people there know the struggles of needing better access to…

Inaugural Broadway Walk of Fame class honored with special ceremony in Seaside

February 5, 2022 1:30 PM Victor Guzman

The City of Seaside is looking to honor its residents who have made a positive impact on the community with a special ceremony on Broadway…

Suspect in Sunnyhills Drive and Herman Court deadly shooting arrested

January 23, 2023 2:44 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Feb. 10, 2023, at 6:32 p.m.- Watsonville Police said a suspect has been arrested for a murder that occurred on the 200…

Man suspected of killing girlfriend in Watsonville to go to trial

July 15, 2021 12:03 PM Courtney Aitken

The most recent findings in the Watsonville homicide investigation have found that the murder of 32 year old Robin Kern was far from the suspect’s…

DA: Man sentenced to 10 years for providing underage teens with narcotics, one who later died of an overdose

November 23, 2022 12:55 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) Feb. 8, 2023, at 9:48 a.m.- Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell announced a man was sentenced to 10 years…

Firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned building in Salinas

February 8, 2023 6:07 AM Victor Guzman

Multiple fire engines responded to a structure fire at an abandoned building along Sanborn Place in Salinas early Wednesday…

Hollister Police release photos of potential McCray Street shooting suspects

February 2, 2023 11:03 AM Ricardo Tovar

Hollister Police have released photos of three potential suspects in a shooting on the 100 Block of McCray Street that left one person…

Salinas Police looking for male suspect who stole $8,000 from a Grocery Outlet

February 6, 2023 7:29 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police is asking for the community’s help for a suspect who allegedly stole $8,000 from the Grocery Outlet on…

Justin Rose wins weather-delayed AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 6, 2023 7:30 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – On a quiet Championship Monday, Justin Rose was crowned champion at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The victory marks…

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identifies body found at Fanshell Beach as missing diver

January 29, 2023 12:12 PM Derrick Ow

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON FEB. 4, 2023 AT 12:07 PM: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found at Fanshell…

Golfers, fans brave elements at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 3, 2023 9:23 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Day two of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am brought shakeups to the leaderboard and rain to the iconic courses. Sports…

Greenfield Police need photos or video of armed robbery at St. Charles Place

February 3, 2023 1:14 PM Ricardo Tovar

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) Greenfield Police said they need the public’s help searching for two armed robbery suspects for a theft that occurred on…

Police: Three arrested for suspected human trafficking in Salinas

February 2, 2023 6:10 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police Department’s Violence Suppression Task Force, Detectives, and SWAT, along with Monterey County…

Santa Cruz auto shops see rise in catalytic converter thefts in 2023

February 2, 2023 4:50 PM Karl Cooke

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police say catalytic converter thefts have risen in the past year. From Jan. 2022 to Feb. 1, 2023, a total…

Two arrested in connection with Goshen massacre that killed 6 people, including 10-month baby

January 16, 2023 11:46 AM KION546 News Team

UPDATE Feb. 3, 2023, 10:32 a.m.- The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that two arrests were made in the shooting deaths of six…

Greenfield gang member faces 50 years to life for murder of King City man in 2016

May 27, 2021 4:09 PM Avery Johnson

The King City Police Department is holding a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss arrests made in…

Object seen in Mid-Missouri sky after reports of Chinese balloon

February 3, 2023 8:04 PM ABC17NEWS

An object resembling the Chinese balloon seen over the United States this week appeared in the Mid-Missouri sky Friday after a report of it flying…

Seaside to honor Tyre Nichols and Selma Officer Carrasco with prayer vigil

February 3, 2023 3:16 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police announced that a prayer vigil will honor Tyre Nichols and ask for overall peace on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The…

Bill Murray tees off at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 2, 2023 9:05 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Groundhog Day marked the first round of competition at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and actor-comedian Bill Murray…

PG&E customers can apply for $4,000 rebate for buying pre-owned electric vehicles

February 2, 2023 5:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced the launch of their Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate Program that will give…

San Carlos School closed Thursday after gun threats made Wednesday

February 1, 2023 2:38 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) Feb. 2, 2023, at 11:46 a.m.- San Carlos School announced they would cancel classes on Thursday after threats made to the…

Kidnapping, carjacking suspect arrested in Pacific Grove

February 2, 2023 8:13 AM Victor Guzman

A 36-year-old Seaside man is facing kidnapping and carjacking charges after stealing a car and driving off with a passenger still…

Elderly woman saved from house fire in Watsonville by good Samaritans

February 2, 2023 11:14 AM Karl Cooke

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Fire Department rescued an elderly woman from a house fire Thursday morning. Watsonville Police said…

Hollister High School student found with shrooms and cannabis products

February 2, 2023 5:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said a Hollister High School campus supervisor spotted contraband on school property brought in from a…

Monterey Bay Aquarium debut baby penguin

February 2, 2023 2:23 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gerry the African penguin is the newest addition to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This little guy was hatched on Nov. 30 but…

Family of victim in Boulder Creek house party shooting ask for help with funeral costs

January 29, 2023 11:13 AM Derrick Ow

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON FEB. 2, 2022 AT 1:00 PM: Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 18-year-old Rowan…

Students and families start rose making activity for Rose River Memorial

February 1, 2023 4:12 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, students and families at Sacred Hart School did a rose making activity for the Rose River…

American Airlines to use larger aircraft from Monterey Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth

October 20, 2022 10:57 AM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Regional Airport has announced that American Airlines will use larger aircraft for its flights to Dallas- Fort…

Pajaro Valley Unified School District getting first net-zero energy school

January 30, 2023 12:48 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Monday afternoon, Pajaro Valley Unified School District announced that Calabasas Elementary School is becoming the…

Residents impacted by winter storms eligible for calamity property tax relief

February 1, 2023 1:14 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Santa Cruz County officials announced that property owners who had homes or property damaged are now eligible…

Four juveniles arrested in Salinas Seville Street murder

November 15, 2022 2:28 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON FEB. 1, 2023 AT 12:25 p.m.- On Wednesday afternoon, Salinas Police announced they arrested four juvenile…

Fans excited to see celebrities play at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 1, 2023 11:04 AM Karl Cooke

PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. (KION-TV)- “We always have a great time,” Margie Bouslog of Hollister said. “I love it here.” People from…

Celebrities play for charity on day one of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 1, 2023 6:01 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Celebrities were playing to donate Hundreds of thousands of dollars to local Central Coast charities. Day one of the…

Capitola Police warns community of an increase in catalytic converter thefts

February 1, 2023 5:57 PM Derrick Ow

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV): On Wednesday afternoon, Capitola Police is warning the community of an increase in catalytic converter thefts. Police…

Jimmy Garoppolo not returning next season, Shanahan says

February 1, 2023 1:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Jimmy Garroppolo’s tenure with the 49ers seems to be at the end, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. When asked…

The FBI is conducting a search of President Joe Biden’s home in Rehoboth Beach

FBI finds no classified documents at Biden’s Delaware vacation home

February 1, 2023 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Jeremy Diamond and Paula Reid, CNN The FBI completed a search of President Joe Biden’s Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home…

Volunteers gearing up for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro- Am

January 31, 2023 5:10 PM Karl Cooke

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV): The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will officially kick off on Wednesday but the volunteers have been building…

Businesses in Capitola Village starts rebuilding process

January 31, 2023 3:04 PM Ana Torrea

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Businesses in Capitola Village are trying to rebuild. That winter storm brought powerful destructive waves, devastating…

La Habra man killed in crash near San Ardo

January 31, 2023 10:05 AM Victor Guzman

A 19-year-old La Habra man is dead after a solo vehicle crash near San Ardo on Tuesday…