Two teen gang members arrested in two separate gun-related crimes in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said their efforts to increase patrols focused on gang activity resulted in two teen arrests over…
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35-year-old man identified in homicide near Carr Lake
A man suffering from a single gunshot wound was found dead in a homeless encampment Saturday…
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Most exclusive car event in the world held in Carmel Valley
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. – The 20th edition of the world’s most exclusive and expensive automotive event, known among insiders simply as “The…
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Deputies confirm remains found at Castle Rock park confirmed to be missing Saratoga teen
UPDATE, AUGUST 22, 10:17 a.m.- The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner confirmed Tuesday that the remains found at Castle Rock were those of a…
Continue Reading‘As long as it takes’: Biden vows support for fire-ravaged Maui as search efforts continue
By Kevin Liptak, Nikki Carvajal and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden arrived in fire-ravaged Maui on Monday to witness the…
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One person dead in solo car collision
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE AUGST 21, 2023 9:49 A.M.: More information on the fatal crash has been released by Santa Cruz CHP. According to…
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Law enforcement agencies dealt with hundreds of traffic violations during Car Week
Monterey, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Car Week is over and it was a busy week for multiple central coast law enforcement agencies, including the CHP.If…
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Woman arrested in connection to multiple Monterey County burglaries
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to multiple burglaries in Monterey County, including the Del…
Continue ReadingLong Covid symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer, new study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic, before there were vaccines, continued to be at higher risk for a…
Continue ReadingHilary moves through western US with historic amount of rainfall
By Nouran Salahieh, Joe Sutton, Rob Shackelford, Lauren Mascarenhas and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Hilary has triggered flooding, heavy rains and…
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Exotic car and bus involved in Car Week accident on Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Sunday, the California Highway Patrol – Monterey said a collision occurred between an exotic car and a bus…
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Man arrested on ghost gun and child endangerment charges in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday night, Seaside Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Gruber for allegedly having a loaded ghost gun in his car…
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Single-vehicle crash sends two people to a local hospital
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU says that two passengers were transferred to a local hospital after they were involved in a single-vehicle…
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Corkscrew Hillclimb closes out Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day marked the end of a busy Car Week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. For the…
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1937 Mercedes-Benz Roadster wins Best in Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the fifth straight year, a car built in the 1930’s took home one of automotive’s most cherished trophies. A 1937…
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Hollister Police investigating a shooting that injured an adult male
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police is investigating a shooting that injured an adult man on Saturday night. Officers said that the…
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5.1 earthquake shakes Southern California
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has shaken most of Southern California, according to the United States Geological…
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Puffin chick put on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced a new feathery friend has joined their puffin flock. This little bundle of fluff was…
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Competition heating up at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As temperatures rose on day three of the 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, the competition continued to heat up.…
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Possible male suspect wanted in attempted murder hit-and-run in SalinasÂ
Salinas Police say they’re looking for a suspect wanted in an attempted murder hit-and-run, that occurred Saturday…
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Concours d’Lemons: When life gives you lemons you make a car show
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Depending on who you are, either you love or despise Monterey Car Week. The roads are clogged up, people are driving fast…
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Soledad has grand opening for city’s first inclusive park
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 3:49 PM: A long-awaited project for the City of Soledad finally opened to all Saturday. The…
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CHP: Man arrested after driving Lamborghini 100+ miles per hour in the wrong direction
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – CHP Monterey said its dispatch received multiple calls of exotic-type vehicles driving recklessly in the Carmel Highlands…
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Famous meme dog dead at 12 after battle with cancer
The world lost a beloved pet Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. Balltze, the viral Shiba Inu, rose to fame in 2017 after taking an awkward…
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Hilary downgraded to Category 2 hurricane as Mexico and California brace for catastrophic impact
BY IGNACIO MARTINEZ AND JULIE WATSONUpdated 2:41 PM PDT, August 19, 2023Share CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary headed…
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Man unknowingly texts Monterey Police Officer that he has a loaded gun in public: police
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested a man Thursday after he unknowingly texted one of their officers that he had a firearm…
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Move-in day for CSUMB students brings hope for a brighter future, and fear of student debt
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Today is California State University, Monterey Bay big move in day for students.…
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South Korean reality show films in Marina, showcasing Korean American community
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TVT)- A popular South Korean reality TV show just wrapped up filming in Marina. It’s one of the country’s most watched shows.…
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Santa Cruz Police warns of heavy traffic congestion due to unsanctioned biking event
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police is warning people in the city about the potential for heavy traffic as a result of an unsanctioned…
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Classic cars and community – the annual Pacific Grove Rotary Concourse Auto Rally
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s a busy weekend on the central coast with students moving in while also thousands of people are coming to the…
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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley undergoes successful surgery after bladder tumor diagnosis
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz has provided a health update for Mayor Fred Keeley. On Friday, he underwent successful surgery…
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Hawaii delayed diverting water that could have helped Maui wildfires, letters allege
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 16:21 ET Updated: 18 AUG 23 17:54 ET By Isabelle Chapman and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — A state agency delayed a…
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This hunk of metal that used to be a Ferrari just sold for nearly $2 million at Monterey Car Week
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 12:47 ET Updated: 18 AUG 23 13:12 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — A hulk of dented, torn and…
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Lamborghini debuts EV concept at Monterey Car Week
Originally Published: 18 AUG 23 14:03 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — The Lamborghini Lanzador is only a concept car for now, but…
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Hollister secures more funds for new 47-acre park
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s been over ten years since a program called “REACH” suggested a park for Hollister. Now, with funds put in place…
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Car Week brings revenue to local businesses
CARMEL, CA. (KION-TV): Car week generates millions of dollars for businesses along the…
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CAL FIRE one of 15 agencies helping keep people safe during Car Week
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Car week and the big Concours d’Elegance are happening on Sunday. We got a chance to catch up with CAL FIRE one of…
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Gang member convicted of robbing man and stealing PlayStation 5 in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was found guilty of a robbery that occurred in 2021.…
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Several people injured after truck crashes into McDonald’s in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said that several people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a truck…
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Local MMA fighter Daniel Compton to headline historic event in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – Santa Cruz native Daniel Compton is returning to the Central Coast for the first-ever pro Mixed Martial Arts show to be…
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Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire
BY BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER AND CHRISTOPHER WEBERUpdated 6:17 PM PDT, August 17, 2023Share LAHAINA, Hawaii…
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Kitten Caboodle Adoption Event returns this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif, (KION-TV)- The SPCA Monterey County is bringing back the Kitten Caboodle Adoption Event this weekend. The event is returning…
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California investing a total of $120 million to protect kids from extreme heat on playgrounds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- School yards throughout the state of California will be transformed in the near future. On Thursday, California Gov.…
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Highway 183 pavement rehabilitation project gets state funding
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Transportation Commission allocated more than $3.1 billion to improve the state’s…
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Sharon Ofek named Carmel Unified School District interim superintendent
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Sharon Ofek was named interim superintendent for the Carmel Unified School District. The Carmel Unfied School Board…
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17-year-old suspect arrested for McKenzie Avenue murder in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update August 17, 2023, at 2:04 p.m.- Watsonville Police said they arrested a teen suspect for a murder that…
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California disaster relief slowly pouring into the hands of undocumented people
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) – Victims of the flooding in Pajaro are still picking up the pieces after their home was destroyed. Governor Gavin Newsom…
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Kirby Road being repaired after seven-month closure
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Kirby Road which has been closed since January will finally be repaired after getting US Army Corps of Engineer…
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Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, could bring significant flooding to Southern California, Southwest
Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying, could bring significant flooding to Southern California, Southwest Originally Published: 17 AUG 23 03:17 ET…
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Blue Shield California ditches CVS for Amazon and Mark Cuban’s drug company
Originally Published: 17 AUG 23 11:45 ET Updated: 17 AUG 23 14:17 ET By Tami Luhby and Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A major California…
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