Jorge Zamora officially becomes Watsonville’s Police Chief
Zamora is the first, first-generation Mexican-American to hold this position and 16th Chief of Police for the City of…
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Hartnell students offered assistance as they register for Spring classes
Students at Hartnell can start off right this Spring semester as the college offers $550 for text books, supplies and food to help them…
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Greenfield High School student arrested for making bomb threats
Greenfield Police said they arrested a Greenfield High School student who was making threats through social media to bomb the school and sexually…
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Suspects remain at large after deadly shooting in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) Police in King City are searching for multiple suspects wanted in connection to a deadly shooting that left a 22-year-old…
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Harlem Globetrotters returning to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Warriors announced that the Harlem Globetrotters will once again be bringing their one-of-a-kind family experience to the Kaiser…
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Highway 1 on Big Sur Coast reopens after removing a rock that fell on the road
Caltrans reopened Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast after removing a large rock that fell during this week’s showers.…
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San Martin man dies in hit-and-run
A driver in a Honda Civic going north on Monterey Street hit and killed a 39-year-old man in San Martin, according to…
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‘Golden Girls’ star, Betty White dies of a stroke the morning of New Years Eve
Golden Girl actress, Betty White died in her home at the age of 99, People magazine confirms.…
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Seaside closes City Hall after several employees test positive for COVID-19
Seaside closed City Hall, Oldemeyer Center, Patullo Swim Center, and the Youth, Education and Resource Center (Teen Center) after an increase in…
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Executive order to prevent price gouging on at-home COVID tests signed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to address concerns over price gouging on at-home COVID…
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Dole issues voluntary recall on certain packaged salads
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Incorporated is voluntary recalling certain packaged salads containing iceberg lettuce due to potential listeria…
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California National Guard deployed to COVID-test sites statewide
Governor Gavin Newsom has activated the California National Guard to support COVID-testing facilities overwhelmed by a spike in testing demand across…
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Price is Right contestant from Carmel shares behind-the-scene on the game show
Carmel resident was a contestant on the Price is Right. She shares her whole experience on the game show.…
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Seaside extends outdoor dining and parklets
Seaside created a new outdoor dining design guidelines that will allow for installations of outdoor dining spaces in most commercial areas of the…
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Monterey County Hospitals are experiencing “double threat” with an increase in COVID-19 patients and staffing shortages
In addition to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients going to the hospital, Monterey County Hospitals said they’re also experiencing staffing…
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Suspected gang members arrested after firing guns into the air on New Year’s Eve
SALINAS Calif. (KION) Salinas Police said they arrested three active gang members accused of firing guns into the air on New Year’s Eve, two of them…
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Portraits help give new light to the homeless
The story of how a photographer helped change the life of several homeless people living in Monterey Peninsula with black-and-white…
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Monterey Bay FC announces first home-opener of inaugural season
The USL Championship has announced its opening weekend schedule, including some of the home openers for teams like Monterey Bay…
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NEW CA LAW: Don’t trash food scraps, throw them in the green bins
Starting January, cities and counties are required to have programs that collect waste for composting, however, some rural areas where wild animals…
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Hollister Police on the hunt for alleged gas thieves and vandals
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) The Hollister Police Department is looking for multiple suspects who are accused of stealing fuel and vandalizing a gas pump…
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Spike in California virus cases hitting hospitals, schools
By BRIAN MELLEY and JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is struggling to staff hospitals and classrooms as a spike in…
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Deputies capture suspect wanted for dumping victim near rural field
CITY OF GONZALES, Calif. (KION) Deputies with Monterey County arrested a man suspected of dumping a victim who was severely injured at a rural field…
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CA mortgage relief program available for homeowners who’ve fallen behind on payment
The California Mortgage Relief Program is now accepting applications to help homeowners that have fallen behind on their housing…
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Take-home tests for students returning after winter break
It was back to school Wednesday for some students in Monterey County, and the Monterey Peninsula School District is encouraging all students to get…
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Jewelry store robbed in Carmel-By-The-Sea, one suspect was a minor, DA says
The Monterey County District Attorney said a minor committed three counts of robbery against three Fourtané Jewelers in Carmel-by-the-Sea last…
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Statewide indoor mask mandate extended in California
California Department of Public Health announced the statewide indoor mask mandate will be extended beyond Jan. 15 to Feb.…
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What channel is CW on the Central Coast?
Seal Rock Broadcasting is now the owner of the CW affiliate on the Central Coast. As we are making this transition, here is where you can find CW…
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What channel is KCBA FOX 35?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) If you have not heard the good news, our parent company New Press-Gazette officially owns FOX 35 on the Central…
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Two victims wounded, Salinas Police investigate attempted homicide on Bridge Street
Salinas Police said they found a 45-year-old man with gunshot wounds on his chest and a 39-year-old woman with a graze wound on the back of her head.…
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Asilomar State Beach reopens after sewage spill
Asilomar State Beach is closed while Monterey County Health Department inspects the water after a sewage spill contaminated the area.…
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Monterey County leaders and officials to discuss broadband expansion
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County elected officials and leaders will meet on January 5th to discuss the Infrastructure Investment and…
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Two arrested, one on the loose in Capitola Kohls robbery investigation
Capitola Police said they arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at Kohl’s, but the third suspect is still on the loose.…
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Cal Fire releases cause of Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire marked the largest wildfire in California history, burning a total of 963,309 acres.…
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Pedestrian killed in deadly accident in Santa Cruz
A car hit and killed a pedestrian on Ocean Street in Santa Cruz Tuesday…
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City of Monterey holds public hearing on district based election system
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The City of Monterey is converting its election method and held a public meeting on Tuesday night to gather feedback from…
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New California law changes liability for out-of-control prescribed burns
Dozens of new California laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, including a law adding legal protections for those who manage prescribed burns.…
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Rosca de Reyes, a tradition on the Central Coast
People gather to break the rosca, whose meaning is to find the Child God, and whoever finds him in the middle of the bread, must present an image of…
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California restocks on at-home COVID test kits
Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said more at-home COVID test kits arrived Monday night at their warehouse. They’re set to go to counties’ office of…
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Signal upgrade on Dec. 31, remember to rescan your TV in the new year
We are updating our signals on Fremont Peak and Mt Toro on Friday Dec. 31 at…
Continue Reading Salinas Police arrest passenger after waving a gun at a hit and run victim
Salinas Police said they arrested a suspect involved in a hit and run after he waved a gun at the victim trying to get information from the driver.…
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Highway 17 lane closure in Scotts Valley expected to cause delays
Drivers on Highway 17 are being advised to give themselves extra time on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a lane…
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Marina man wanted for attempted murder
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Police Department is looking for a 42-year-old man wanted for attempted murder. On Dec. 30, Bonilla was accused…
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Morning Crash on Highway 68 Under Investigation
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — The Monterey Police Department is investigating a crash that happened on Highway 68 early Monday morning, affecting…
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Hollister School District offers free COVID-19 test kits
The Hollister School District is providing free COVID-19 test kits to families and staff members on…
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New fee for people in Watsonville who wish to use a disposable cup
Many new laws are now in effect as 2022 begins, including a Watsonville ordinance regarding single-use disposable…
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Central Coast New Year baby twins are born in separate years
Natividad staff said the chances of a set of twins being born on different days, months and years is about one in two…
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December 2021 Student of the Month Winner
Congratulations to Nicholas Vela for being KION-TV Student of the…
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Salinas PD introduces new K9 officer
Salinas Police Department welcomed their newest member to their team, 2-year-old Belgian Malionis named Ronin.…
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New Year, New California Laws
From police reform to stricter sexual assault rules, a whole new set of laws are set to go into effect across the state. We’ve broken down a few of…
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Wrapping up 2021 on the Central Coast
With 2021 under our belts now we can now look forward to helping you stay informed in…
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