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San Benito County Fair is back in style

September 29, 2022 1:38 PM Derrick Ow

TRES PINOS, Calif, (KION-TV): One more fair takes place on the Central Coast before we head into fall. The San Benito County Fair returns this…

Santa Cruz gang-related shooting sends one to trauma center: police

September 29, 2022 11:51 AM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said they found a 17-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds in the Beach Flats area Wednesday night.…

One of two suspects arrested for attempted carjacking and assault in King City

September 29, 2022 11:05 AM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV): King City PD arrested a King CIity man for attempted carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday night.…

Plans for farmworker housing are denied in North Monterey County

February 10, 2022 7:04 PM Veronica Macias

North Monterey County, Calif. (KION) After close to three hours of discussion on Wednesday night, the planning commission in Monterey County denied…

City of Watsonville looking to curb pedestrian crashes

September 28, 2022 11:15 AM Karl Cooke

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville traffic unit is still looking into what caused a car to crash into a pedestrian this past Thursday.…

Monterey County health leaders speak on social media dangers with fentanyl

September 28, 2022 10:45 AM Ana Torrea

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fentanyl continues to be a nationwide crisis, especially in how the drug is getting out into the community. Both…

Monterey Bay F.C. reschedules last home game due to Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 12:15 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey Bay F.C. will have their last home game of their inaugural season, but it will not take place on Saturday night.…

Governor Newsom signs bill to expand farmworkers union rights

September 28, 2022 6:05 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- After weeks of marching by farmworker rights advocates, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2183 Wednesday, which gives…

Police: Man arrested after kidnapping, beating teen ex-girlfriend, threatened to kill her family

September 28, 2022 5:49 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Police Department said they arrested a 27-year-old man that strangled, battered, and threatened to kill a…

King City school threat made by Salinas student

September 28, 2022 5:07 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- King City Police said after an investigation into threats made to an unspecified school, they had nothing to do with any…

Monterey Bay F.C. playoff hopes take a hit in Vegas.

September 28, 2022 2:31 PM Derrick Ow

LAS VEGAS, (KION-TV): Monterey Bay F.C. (12-15-4. 40 points) did not cash in the jackpot on Tuesday night. The Union’s unbeaten streak ended at five…

Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians

September 28, 2022 1:05 PM KION546 News Team

BY KIET DO SALINAS – In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of…

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District warns parents about dangerous rainbow fentanyl

September 27, 2022 10:36 AM Ana Torrea

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, the DEA announced it removed 36 million lethal doses of fentanyl across the country between May and…

Russian couple sponsor 9 Ukrainian refugees in Marina

September 28, 2022 11:55 AM Melody Waintal

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- As tension grows within Russia against the military mobilization in the war in Ukraine, where thousands are fleeing to…

Free 24/7 California tutoring service arrives on the Central Coast

September 28, 2022 10:39 AM Karl Cooke

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s accessible 24/7 and is part of a $254 million grant to public libraries in California. Director of Monterey…

3.4 earthquake hits northeast of San Jose

September 28, 2022 10:22 AM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The United States Geological Survey says a 3.4 earthquake hit northeast of San Jose near Alum Rock. The earthquake was…

CAL FIRE planning to conduct prescribed burn in San Benito County

September 26, 2022 3:47 PM Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): If you see smoke coming out of San Benito County on Tuesday do not be alarmed. CAL FIRE announced that they plan…

Hollister PD investigating animal cruelty case

September 27, 2022 12:54 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): Hollister PD announced that they are investigating an animal cruelty case after discovering an injured Chihuahua-type…

Watsonville Police investigates deadly crash that killed pregnant woman

September 22, 2022 10:49 PM Ana Torrea

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept. 27, 2022 at 11:26 a.m.- The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office have identified the pregnant woman who was killed…

Salinas Police investigate three attempted homicides

September 26, 2022 11:12 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are investigating two separate instances that left three people in the hospital in less than 24 hours. On…

Former Raiders head coach Tom Flores: first person of color to lead NFL team

September 26, 2022 6:46 PM FOX 35

By Frank Mallicoat OAKLAND, Calif. – Former Raiders coach Tom Flores said he can’t help but be proud of the legacy he leaves…

Shooting reported outside North Monterey County High School football field: Deputies

September 26, 2022 6:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- There was a shooting outside of the North Monterey County High School football game on Friday night, according to the…

Vehicle versus pedestrian closes State Route 1 at Wilder Ranch State Park

September 26, 2022 5:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol says that a vehicle versus pedestrian crash has resulted in road closures on State Route…

CHP: At least one dead after motorcycle crash on Highway 1 at Aguajito Road

September 26, 2022 1:59 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP confirms at least one is dead after a fatal crash on Highway 1 south of Aguajito Road. The crash happened around 1…

Salinas High golfer finishes in second in dream weekend at Pebble Beach

September 26, 2022 2:01 PM Derrick Ow

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV): Kalea Hall lived her dream this weekend at Pebble Beach and then some. The Salinas High School junior finished in…

47 Alameda County Sheriff deputies get ‘unsatisfactory’ on psych evaluations; relieved of duties

September 26, 2022 1:44 PM FOX 35

By Lisa Fernandez OAKLAND, Calif. – A total of 47 Alameda County Sheriff’s deputies were told on Friday that they were relieved of their law…

Salinas announces pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units

September 20, 2022 5:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas said people can now download pre-approved plans for those who want to build an independent living…

Shooting into inhabited home results in victim in Hollister

September 26, 2022 11:48 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they found a shooting victim inside a residence Saturday morning. The victim was found in a home…

First ‘March for Peace’ to be held in Salinas

September 23, 2022 6:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas and the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace have collaborated to host its first March for Peace.…

Watsonville Peace and Unity March brings community together.

September 25, 2022 5:39 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): Heavy hearts filled City Plaza Park in Watsonville on Sunday afternoon. Watsonville hosted their 29th annual Peace and…

Seaside Police and K9 Dillion make drug arrest

September 25, 2022 10:59 AM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Friday morning, Seaside Police made a drug arrest thanks to their K9 officer Dillion. Police pulled over 62-year-old…

Monterey Bay F.C. earns valuable point in South Beach.

September 25, 2022 10:40 AM Derrick Ow

MIAMI, (KION-TV): The offense was silent for Monterey Bay F.C. , (12-14-4, 40 points) but the defense did it’s job at Riccardo Silva Stadium on…

UC Santa Cruz student living in car made to pay $3000 after suspected theft

September 23, 2022 6:39 PM Karl Cooke

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- As other students get ready for the next quarter of their education, Robert Cedillo is looking to make sure his SUV is…

Solar streetlight project complete in King City

September 23, 2022 6:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday to commemorate the completion of a solar streetlight project for Jayne…

Pavement failure results in traffic delays in Seaside on Highway 218

September 23, 2022 6:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said drivers can expect delays on Highway 218 in Seaside. The number two lane of westbound Highway 218 is closed…

King City gang member arrested for weapons manufacturing

September 23, 2022 10:28 AM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police said they served a search warrant on the 300 block of San Antonio in King City Thursday. Joessiah Dunn,…

Attempted homicide after armed robbery suspect wanted in King City

September 23, 2022 12:30 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A person was found with a gunshot wound on the 48000 block of Loneoak Street Thursday night after an attempted robbery,…

Traffic delays reported after RV fire on Highway 101 in Salinas

September 23, 2022 2:16 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An RV fire on southbound Highway 101 has caused driver traffic delays. The solo passenger reported mechanical problems,…

Hollister fire responding to aircraft emergency at Hollister Municipal Airport

September 23, 2022 11:05 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister fire said they are responding to an aircraft emergency at the Hollister Municipal Airport. The call came at…

Family Justice Center planned for King City, to help abuse victims

September 22, 2022 4:31 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV- A Family Justice Center is planned to be opened in July of 2023 to help families that have suffered at the hands of…

CAL FIRE CZU burns 29 acres in Marshall Field for prescribed burn

September 22, 2022 7:06 PM Calista Silva

FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, a prescribed burn was held in Marshall Fields. CAL FIRE CZU burned a total of 29 acres in this…

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office deactivate bomb after traffic stop

September 22, 2022 10:20 AM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County said their team defused an active bomb on Sept. 14. Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office…

Deputies looking for suspects in Watsonville stabbing

September 22, 2022 10:29 AM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A stabbing occurred Tuesday night, and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it needs help finding two suspects.…

Forward progress stopped for vegetation fire in Carmel Valley

September 22, 2022 2:38 PM Derrick Ow

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE AT 2:56 PM- CAL FIRE BEU told KION that the fire is holding at two acres currently. Crews are working on…

Laureles Grade back open after vehicle hit power pole

September 22, 2022 5:53 PM Derrick Ow

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept. 22, 2022, at 6:46 p.m.- Laureles Grade has reopened as of 6:46 p.m., according to CHP. ORIGINAL STORY…

Monterey Bay F.C. stays alive in playoff race with 3-3 draw against Phoenix Rising FC

September 22, 2022 5:04 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was a Wednesday night thriller at Cardinale Stadium. Monterey Bay F.C., (12-14-3, 39 points) kept their playoff dreams…

Hit-and-run driver slams into apartment in East San Jose, displacing nine

September 22, 2022 1:18 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A hit-and-run driver slammed into an apartment building early Thursday morning in San Jose, leaving nine people…

Photo exhibit commemorating ‘Los Braceros’ coming to Watsonville Farmers Market

September 22, 2022 12:28 PM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A collection of photos at Stanford University from Mexican-American labor organizer and activist Ernesto Galarza is…

Salinas native Mayra Gomez is the first Spanish-language football reporter for Amazon Prime Video

September 21, 2022 6:10 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) – During Hispanic Heritage month, a Salinas woman is making streaming television history. Mayra Gómez was born in Salinas…

Man arrested trying to cash fake checks in Watsonville

September 21, 2022 3:30 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Thursday afternoon, Watsonville PD made an arrest of a 30-year-old man who was trying to cash fake checks. Juan…