Residente de Castroville vctima de balacera mortal durante fiesta
ACTUALIZACIÓN 01/24/17 10:45 AM: La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey ha identificado a la víctima que fue baleada a muerte…
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Gov Brown declares state of emergency for local counties
Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for 50 counties across California, including Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Santa…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz police catch suspected bike thief during sting operation
A homeless man was arrested in Santa Cruz after a sting operation targeting bike thieves. Santa Cruz Police said the department’s Neighborhood…
Continue Reading15-year-old gunshot victim dies
UPDATE 1/23/17 3:10 PM: The 15-year-old boy who was shot in the head as he stood near a Salinas intersection last Friday has died. Salinas police say…
Continue ReadingGonzales working to close the digital divide
When it comes to the internet, there are haves and have nots. It’s called the digital divide and cities across the country are trying to close…
Continue ReadingJoven de 15 aos de edad baleado varias veces en Salinas muere en el hospital
ACTUALIZACIÓN 01/23/17 4:57 PM: El joven de 15 años de edad que fue baleado en la cabeza mientras estaba cerca de una…
Continue ReadingCampesinos son vulnerables al trfico humano en la Costa Central
El tráfico humano se ven en todas partes, incluyendo la Costa Central, y vive en cada industria. “Hay dos tipos de tráfico el…
Continue ReadingMujer de Salinas muere en accidente vehicular por la Autopista 68 el viernes
Una mujer de Salinas murió el viernes en la noche cuando perdió control de su vehículo y chocó contra otro auto que…
Continue ReadingSalinas woman killed in Friday car accident
A Salinas woman died Friday night when her SUV crossed over the lane and struck another vehicle on Highway 68, west of Torero Drive. The California…
Continue ReadingMonday morning road report
At 10:00 a.m. Monday, Caltrans District 5 reported the following road conditions: (Santa Cruz County) Highway 17 – Northbound traffic is…
Continue ReadingUDPATE: More slides for Highway 17
UPDATE: If you don’t want to deal with detours and delays, steer clear of Highway 17. Caltrans crews are cleaning up slides on northbound…
Continue ReadingFlash flood warning for San Lorenzo River
The National Weather Service in Monterey has issued a flash flood warning for areas along the San Lorenzo River. This includes communities between…
Continue ReadingHeavy waves breaking apart Historic Cement Ship
Last year, the already deteriorating Cement Ship took a beating from powerful storms during El Nino. This year is no different. Repeated hits from…
Continue ReadingMore than 15K people join Women’s March Santa Cruz County
Thousand gathered in front of Santa Cruz City Hall, showing strength in numbers as they took over downtown Santa Cruz. “By engaging our…
Continue ReadingStorm triggers slide and slipout in Scotts Valley
Sunday’s storm has created some challenges for residents of Scotts Valley. KION’s photographer found this slipout on Nelson Road.…
Continue ReadingCadillac Drive road closed after a mudslide; emergency personnel currently in area
Cadillac Drive is closed Sunday after a mudslide and emergency personnel are currently in the area addressing the damage. Scotts Valley police said…
Continue ReadingCaution over big waves prompts Santa Cruz wharf closure
UPDATE: Santa Cruz officials said the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is safe and will reopen to the public on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Change any plans that…
Continue ReadingBig waves, big mess in Capitola Village
Big waves made it over the sea wall at Capitola Village, bringing in logs and debris onto the Esplanade. Public works crews were out early on…
Continue ReadingUC Santa Cruz students stage walkout and demonstration
As President Donald Trump takes over the White House, hundreds of protestors took over downtown Santa Cruz. “I’m definitely feeling sad,…
Continue ReadingProtesters build their own wall in Santa Cruz
Protesters spoke out against President Donald Trump by building their own wall in downtown Santa Cruz on Thursday. Artists and volunteers said they…
Continue ReadingLevee breach expands, floods Lovers Lane in Hollister
UPDATE 1/20/2017 10:20 p.m. An expansion of a levee breach near Pacheco Creek forced more than 20 families from their homes on Thursday. It’s…
Continue ReadingDesbordamiento de arroyo en Hollister provoca evacuaciones obligatorias otra vez
ACTUALIZACIÓN 01/20/17 9:06 PM: Autoridades del Condado de San Benito nuevamente han ordenado evacuaciones obligatorias para residentes…
Continue ReadingConductora en Monterey muere tras chocar su carro contra rbol en la carretera
Una mujer 61 años de edad y residente de Monterey murió el viernes en la mañana despues de que su carro se impactó contra…
Continue ReadingPolica de Greenfield busca a sospechoso que apual a mujer
Una mujer de 50 años de edad está en condición crítica despues de ser apuñalada en Greenfield el viernes en la…
Continue ReadingHollister resident helps police catch home burglary suspects
Two people accused of breaking into a home in Hollister were quickly caught thanks to an alert resident nearby. According to police, 19-year-old…
Continue ReadingRV crushed by fallen tree
UPDATED 7:07 1/20/17: Morning storms took a toll on much of Santa Cruz County. Sand near the Santa Cruz Beach Board walk was littered with debris…
Continue ReadingDriver killed when car hits tree in roadway
Updated to correct victim information: A 61-year-old Monterey woman was killed Friday morning when her car struck a downed tree that lay across the…
Continue ReadingStudents react to President’s inauguration speech
Too young to vote in the November election, yet on the verge of adulthood. On Friday, KION watched parts of President Trump’s inauguration…
Continue ReadingCosta Central reacciona a Inauguracin de Donald Trump
Las reacciones a la inauguración de Donald Trump son mixtas. Algunos alentados por las palabras del nuevo presidente mientras otros se la…
Continue ReadingHighway 17 rock slide removal planned for Saturday
If you plan on driving Highway 17 from Santa Cruz into the South Bay on Saturday, heads up. Caltrans will close the northbound No. 2 lane at Vinehill…
Continue ReadingHighway 1 closure extended to Anderson Canyon bridge
Caltrans has expanded its closure of Highway 1 south of Big Sur due to additional rock and mudslides. The highway is now closed from Ragged Point in…
Continue ReadingDaos e inundaciones en el Condado de Santa Cruz el viernes
Una vigorosa tormenta del Pacífico provocó fuertes lluvias, vientos, y daños a lo largo de la Costa Central el viernes en la…
Continue ReadingFallen tree closes Park Avenue in Capitola
UPDATE 1/20/2017 12:15 PM: Capitola Police report that Park Avenue will remain closed between McCormick Avenue and Cabrillo Street until after 5:00…
Continue ReadingDirecTV blackout may impact weekend NFL fans
KION subscribers of DirecTV may not be able to watch Sunday’s AFC championship game. DirecTV shut off KION local news and network programming…
Continue Readingrbol cado causa cierre de calle en Capitola
La Avenida Park en la Ciudad de Capitola está cerrada entre Kennedy Drive y Monterey Avenue tras la caída de un árbol eucalipto.…
Continue ReadingMiles en la Costa Central afectados por apagones
Miles de personas a lo largo de la Costa Central están sin electricidad el viernes en la mañana, de acuerdo a la compañía…
Continue ReadingSalinas student group visits Panetta in Washington
A group of Central Coast high school students met with Congressman Jimmy Panetta in Washington D.C. on Thursday. They visited him in his office, and…
Continue ReadingWatsonville residents host peaceful demonstration on inauguration eve
At least 15 community groups and people from all over Santa Cruz County gathered at Watsonville city plaza on Thursday for a peaceful demonstration…
Continue ReadingThousands without power on central coast
Thousands of people are without power throughout the central coast, according to PG&E. In Salinas alone, there are more than 1,500 people without…
Continue ReadingCenter for Innovation and Tech celebrates one year anniversary
“I love Florida but we don’t have anywhere near this kind of agricultural innovation,” said Adam Kinsey, who traveled all the way…
Continue ReadingFamilies impacted by housing crisis building granny units
There is a growing push for affordable housing on the Central Coast and many people in the Santa Cruz area are turning to granny units to help their…
Continue ReadingLocal students plan to protest Trump inauguration
At 9 a.m. Friday, U.C. Santa Cruz students will leave their classrooms and hit the streets to speak out against Donald Trump on the day of his…
Continue ReadingWeather brings wind, rain and concern for more damage
UPDATED 1/19/17 6:30PM: A series of winter storms are soaking the Central Coast, snarling commutes, bringing down trees and rock slides…forcing…
Continue ReadingIn advance of national protest, pink yarn sales up at Santa Cruz shop
Cory Meyers, owner of the Yarn Shop Santa Cruz, says she first noticed people coming in asking for pink yarn about a month ago. “It’s…
Continue ReadingWomen democrats discuss highs, lows of 2016 election
UPDATE 1/19/2017 6PM: Despite not winning the presidential election, local democrats are celebrating small victories. The incoming president of the…
Continue ReadingLderes: La administracin de Trump est poniendo en riesgo el acceso mdico para miles
La administración del nuevo presidente, Donald Trump, podría estar poniendo en riesgo el acceso medico para miles de personas en la…
Continue ReadingSupervisors approve emergency declaration
Monterey County supervisors today approved and extended an emergency declaration for storm damage that occurred between January 4 and January 12,…
Continue ReadingPoint Lobos estar cerrado este viernes debido al clima
Point Lobos, al sur de Carmel, estará cerrando el viernes 20 de enero debido a las severas condiciones climáticas que se esperan. El…
Continue ReadingPoint Lobos will close Friday due to weather
Point Lobos, south of Carmel, will be closed Friday Jan. 20, 2017 due to expected severe weather. The closure was announced Thursday on the…
Continue ReadingMore rain raises additional worries
If wind and rain cause any significant damage in the next few days, it won’t come as a surprise to residents near Rio Del Mar in Aptos.…
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