#ShakeOut: Earthquake drill Thursday morning
Hundreds of Californians will drop, cover, and hold on Thursday morning for the annual ShakeOut Drill. The drill is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. For tips…
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Incendio Cinega al sur de Hollister 60% contenido
Actualizacin 10/15/15 8:40 am: El incendio Cinega esta 60% por ciento contenido, segn funcionarios de Cal Fire. El incendio forestal al sur de la…
Continue ReadingMonterey County testing emergency notification system Thursday
On Thursday, Monterey County plans to test its emergency notification system. The Alert Monterey County system is used to notify the public of…
Continue ReadingLocal LGBTQ community calls Caitlyn Jenner costume offensive
Every Halloween, there’s a few ‘pop culture’ costumes that some say just go too far. This year, one of those costumes is the…
Continue ReadingHow to check air quality when wildfires spark
The Cienega Fire burning south of Hollister is the latest wildfire to break out on the Central Coast. For several days, the smoke could be spotted…
Continue ReadingResidentes de King City demandan el regreso del Jefe de Polica, Ron Forgue
Cientos de residentes frustrados se presentaron a la junta del ayuntamiento en King City el martes, con la intencin de averiguar porqu despidieron al…
Continue ReadingCall for federal investigation of King City Police Dept.
Assemblymember Luis Alejo is calling for a federal investigation of the King City Police Department. It’s the latest development in a series of…
Continue ReadingWatsonville hires new city manager
The city of Watsonville has a new city manager. At the council meeting Tuesday, Charles A. Montoya was appointed as the new city manager. Mayor Nancy…
Continue ReadingKing City residents say they want Ron Forgue back as police chief
More than 100 frustrated residents showed up at the King City council meeting Tuesday night for one reason – to find out why newly hired Police…
Continue ReadingJoven de 13 aos de edad baleado en Watsonville
La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Monterey esta investigando un intento de homicidio contra dos menores de edad en Watsonville. Segn alguaciles,…
Continue ReadingPiden que se realice investigacin federal contra Depto. de Polica de King City
El Asamblesta de la Costa Central Luis Alejo esta pidiendo que se realice una investigacin federal contra el Departamento de Polica de King City. Es…
Continue Reading13-year-old shot in drive-by in Watsonville
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that injured a 13-year-old. According to deputies, the 13-year-old was…
Continue ReadingWoman dies following car accident in Salinas last Friday
The Salinas Police Department shared news Tuesday that a woman involved in a car accident Friday has died from her injuries. Police said Corazon…
Continue ReadingKing City Police search for two robbers
King City police officers are looking for two men who they say robbed San Lorenzo Liquors on Broadway Street. According to police, one of the men…
Continue ReadingMan faces attempted murder charge after stabbing in King City
King City Police arrested a 39-year-old man in connection to a stabbing that hospitalized another man. Police said Arnulfo Ibarra Rodriguez, 39, is…
Continue ReadingFound ‘Dennis the Menace’ statue not the right one
The mystery surrounding Monterey’s Dennis the Menace statue is still unsolved. The statue recently found in Florida does not belong to…
Continue ReadingNatural gas leak in Hollister isolated, evacuation orders lifted
UPDATE 10/13/15 5:00 AM: All evacuations lifted and crews will finish fixing pipe Tuesday morning. UPDATE 10/12/15 10:40 PM: About 60 people have…
Continue ReadingHelpful online tool to prepare for El Nio
With talk of El Nio mounting, questions about the storm are probably swarming in your head. If you’re looking for a website that focuses on…
Continue ReadingSospechoso de homicidio arrestado tras atrincheramiento de ms de 9 horas en Salinas
El sospechoso de homicidio e intento de robo Brad Azcona esta tras las rejas luego de un atrincheramiento de ms de nueve horas en Salinas el jueves…
Continue ReadingSPD’s long-term strategy to combat violence
The Salinas Police Department continues to work on its long-term strategy to combat violence in the aftermath of a tragic milestone in Salinas.…
Continue ReadingNewscast Director/Editor/Videographer
KION TV on California’s Central Coast has an immediate opening for a full-time Newscast Director /Editor/Videographer. Our ideal candidate will…
Continue ReadingFlu vaccine expected to be more effective this year
It’s that time of year again and flu season is upon us. Health officials say now is the time to get vaccinated since it can take about 2 weeks…
Continue ReadingWatsonville Police Activities League opens new youth center
Police in Watsonville are working to keep kids off the streets. On Friday, the Watsonville Police Activities League celebrated the grand opening of…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast residents meet for positive change through Juntos Podemos
Communities on the Central Coast are doing what they can to prevent crimes in their neighborhood by reaching out to families. “Together we…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas Police make arrest in one of two deadly shooting’s Sunday
UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: Salinas police said they’ve made an arrest in the shooting death of Jose Sanchez, 33. Police said Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 43,…
Continue ReadingWatsonville PAL abre nuevo centro juvenil
La Polica en Watsonville est trabajando para evitar que nios y jvenes caigan en malos pasos. El viernes, Watsonville Police Activities League, PAL,…
Continue ReadingUberX officially launches at Monterey Regional Airport
After some push-back, the car-hailing start-up that’s valued at $51 billion dollars is now available for passengers at a regional airport on…
Continue ReadingThief steals bounce house from Watsonville pumpkin patch
The Grinch came early this year. That’s what folks at a Watsonville pumpkin patch said after a very bold thief made off with over sized loot.…
Continue ReadingSuspenden examen estatal requerido para graduarse, creando ms oportunidades para estudiantes
Para muchos estudiantes el examen estatal requerido para graduarse de la preparatoria, California High School Exit Exam conocido por sus siglas en…
Continue Reading6th annual Central Coast Motorsports Spectacular
You could hear the engines roaring throughout Salinas for the 6th annual Central Coast Motorsports Spectacular. Monster trucks and motorcross jumpers…
Continue ReadingKeeping kids safe on the road, community event held in Monterey
The Monterey Fair and Event Center bustled with organizations to teach locals how to be safe on the road. About 50 vendors filled up the grounds,…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas arresta a una persona tras dos balaceras mortales el domingo
NUEVOS DETALLES 2:10 PM 10/11/15: Salinas rompi el rcord de homicidios registrados en un solo ao en la ciudad, con 31 matanzas este ao, despus que…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Man arrested at Seaside Hotel identified
UPDATE 10/10/15 6:15 p.m.: The suspect arrested at a Seaside hotel Friday has been identified as Shaunne Katoa, 20. Katoa was wanted in connection to…
Continue ReadingNearly 30 percent of 911 calls on Central Coast are by mistake
Hundreds of thousands of 911 calls have already been placed to Central Coast dispatch centers this year. In Monterey County, nearly 30 percent of…
Continue ReadingFriday Night Blitz Scores 10.9.15
North Salinas: 35 vs. Watsonville: 7 Monte Vista: 28 vs. Everett Alvarez: 7 Seaside: 44 vs. Pajaro Valley: 0 Carmel: 34 vs. Stevenson: 9 San Benito:…
Continue ReadingUnusual crab washed ashore provides evidence for strong El Nino
Some people are seeing red on Central Coast beaches and it’s actually more evidence of the upcoming El Nino winter. A unique species called…
Continue ReadingEvento familiar: Community Safety Saturday en Monterey
Telemundo 23 y KION News Channel 5 los invita a un evento gratuito este fin de semana para mantener a su familia segura. El evento Community Safety…
Continue ReadingHomicide suspect arrested after standoff with Salinas Police
UPDATE 10/10/2015: Homicide and attempted robbery suspect Brad Azcona is currently in custody after a long standoff Thursday evening, according to…
Continue ReadingCommunity safety event to be held at Monterey County Fair in October
CIG Insurance is hosting a Community Safety Event at the Monterey County Fair • FREE Child Car Seat Safety Inspections• FREE Fingerprinting,…
Continue ReadingEx jefe de polica y oficial de King City sentenciados en caso de malversacin de fondos
El ex Jefe de Polica de King City y un ex oficial fueron sentenciados por un Juez del Condado de Monterey el mircoles por la maana por su…
Continue ReadingKing City acting police chief under fire
The King City Police Department is facing serious leadership concerns. News Channel 5 is digging into a leaked letter of no confidence in Acting…
Continue ReadingCarmel Valley residents prepare for predicted flooding from El Nino
Carmel Valley residents are no strangers to heavy rains and destructive flooding. But as a monster El Nino looms, people are getting ready. “I…
Continue ReadingFiscala identifica a hombre quien muri despus de ser baleado por oficial de Monterey
La Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Monterey ha identificado al hombre quien muri luego de que un oficial de Monterey le disparara el martes por la…
Continue ReadingComputers donated to the needy in Monterey County
On Monday night, students in Salinas refurbished dozens of computers for families in need ahead of the holiday season. The work was done at Alisal…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast school districts warn parents of school website scams
An online scam is targeting schools on the central coast. The scam involves fake school websites, students and money. If you type in…
Continue ReadingDan voto de no confianza a Comandante de King City tras despedida de Jefe de Polica
A tan slo un da despus que la ciudad de King City despidiera al recin contratado Jefe de Polica Ron Forgue y apuntara a la Comandante Alejandrina…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: MoCo DA identifies man killed during officer-involved shooting
UPDATE 10/7/15: The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has identified the man killed during an officer-involved shooting Tuesday…
Continue ReadingWeekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist
Date: Oct. 6, 2015 Position: Weekend Anchor/MMJ KION TV and Central Coast CW will have an opening at the end of November for weekend anchor in…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: King City former police chief and officer sentenced in embezzlement case
UPDATE 10/7/15: King City’s former police chief and a former officer were sentenced by a Monterey County Judge Wednesday morning for their…
Continue ReadingSospechoso de homicidio de Salinas posiblemente est en la ciudad de Eureka
En lo que continua la bsqueda del sospechoso de una balacera mortal en Salinas, Noticias de la Costa Central se ha enterado que Brad…
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