Marina Police arrest convicted felon on multiple charges
via Marina Police Department MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Marina Police, with the help of CSU Monterey Bay Police, arrested a man on probation and known…
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Monterey Landlords concerned about moving forward with rent registry ordinance
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): The rental registry ordinance—the Monterey City Council voting in favor of the first reading of it last…
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WWII veteran returns home to Seaside to be buried after nearly 80 years
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Friends and family members of Wilbur Archie Mitts finally had the chance to bury his body after nearly 80 years. September…
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22 years later: Ceremonies across the nation and on Central Coast honor lives lost on 9/11
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The memories of a horrific day in American history are brought to light again as the U.S. mourns the almost 3,000 people…
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Guns and drugs recovered during attempted homicide investigation in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people have been arrested in connection to an altercation that led to shots being fired in an Old Monterey…
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2 people injured from carbon monoxide leak at Santa Cruz hotel
via: Booking.com SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Fire Department released information regarding a carbon monoxide leak that caused the…
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19-year-old man shot along Williams Road in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old man is being treated at a local hospital after being shot multiple times in Salinas late Saturday night.…
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Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Purdy spent months rehabbing his surgically repaired right elbow and an entire training…
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MLK Statue unveiling and garden dedication held at Marina Library
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- One of the most notable faces of the Civil Rights Movement will now be forever immortalized in front of the Marina Library.…
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Festa Italia celebrates its 90th year in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- For 90 years people in Monterey have been able to get a big slice of Italy with the annual Festa Italia. Starting Friday…
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One person detained after structure fire in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police says there is currently a fire on the 900 block of Sonoma Avenue. Police say they have a resident of the…
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CAL FIRE BEU announces partnership with PulsePoint to help save cardiac arrest victims
CAL FIRE BEU announced Saturday that they have partnered with the mobile app PulsePoint to help with emergency medical responses. This partnership is…
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Morocco earthquake kills more than 2,000 and damages historic Marrakech
Originally Published: 08 SEP 23 20:43 ET Updated: 09 SEP 23 18:19 ET By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Sharif Paget, Hamdi Alkhshali, Chris Lau, Teele Rebane,…
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California law enforcement agencies preparing for possible statewide sideshow
BY SHAWNTE PASSMORE STOCKTON – California law enforcement agencies are bracing for a possible massive sideshow. Area agencies believe it will…
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Pinnacles National Park back open after wildfire
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pinnacles National Park was closed for a few hours Saturday morning due to an ongoing wildfire, the park announced on…
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IndyCar drivers closing in on track record at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Even before qualifying for the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, IndyCar drivers have already unofficially broken the track…
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Seaside Police reopen cold case homicide from 1993
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said they are reopening a cold case from nearly 30 years ago. Gabriel Garibay Lopez was killed while…
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Monterey County DA’s Office backs California ballot proposal to crack down on fentanyl dealers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A 2024 proposed ballot initiative in California—called Alexandra’s law—would crack down on fentanyl…
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The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66, governor says
HONOLULU (AP) — The number of people still missing following wildfires that destroyed the historic community of Lahaina a month ago has dropped to…
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Judge rejects Mark Meadows’ bid to move Georgia election interference case to federal court
A federal judge on Friday rejected former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ bid to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court, a…
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Cold Case: How Seaside is taking steps to move on from a dark past and bring closure to families
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police said the murder of Rafael Wynn was one of four that took place within the city in 2014 that occurred over…
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A homecoming over 80 years in the making, bringing home a World War II hero to Seaside
Diana Ward in the same room as her uncles remains for the first time On Sunday September 10, 1944, tragedy struck as the aircraft carrying U.S. Navy…
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Salmon savers: Volunteers in Santa Cruz County seek to turn tide of declining coho populations
BY BRIAN HACKNEY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KPIX) – A tiny number of the fish that used to fill West Coast rivers are still running in the creeks.…
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5.0 earthquake hits Northern California
FALL RIVER MILLS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 5.0 earthquake has just struck near Fall River Mills in Shasta County, according to the USGS. The earthquake…
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Greenfield Police investigating overnight shooting that injured one person
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they are looking for the person(s) responsible for a shooting on the 1100 block of Chalone Drive…
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California lawmakers approve new tax for guns and ammunition to pay for school safety improvements
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for security improvements at public…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi to run for reelection for her US House seat next year
By Haley Talbot, Kristin Wilson and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 83, will run for reelection in the US House…
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Anchovy alert: Swarms of silver-striped fish take over Santa Cruz coastline
Courtesy: Santa Cruz Harbor, pictured above: aerator system deployed at AA-Dock (May 2021) SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Officials in Santa Cruz…
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Demand for at-home Covid-19 tests is high, but don’t expect a shortage anytime soon
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, demand for at-home test kits is also on the rise, but test manufacturers say they are prepared to meet customer…
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Seaside Police honor market owner for helping family cope after deadly crash outside his store
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police are honoring a local market owner after he showed extreme compassion for a family that suffered a great…
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Watsonville PD PIT team looking for volunteers for community outreach program
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Watsonville Police Department is helping people band together to curb gun violence after a string of…
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Five-district map narrowly passes in Soledad by 3-2 vote
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update – Oct. 5, 2023, 10:25 a.m.- Soledad City council voted on a resolution Wednesday night to establish procedures on…
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Seaside WWII veteran to be brought back and buried home on Sept. 11
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Navy Aviation Radioman 1st Class who was shot down in Palau during WWII is returning home after forensic analysis…
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County of Monterey offering free, pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County Of Monterey is trying to make it easier than ever for homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units to…
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“Future Focused” banners installed along city streets for Gonzales High School Class of 2023
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you see student banners across the streets of Gonzales it’s because the public works department has finished…
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More Cal Guard troops deployed to border to fight drug trafficking
By Bailey O’Carroll and Greg Lee SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Effective immediately, more California National Guard troops are being deployed to…
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‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
BY ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday…
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Highway 101 southbound on and off ramps closed for roadwork, creates “traffic nightmare”
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police said if you’re in the city and are trying to leave or enter south, good luck. “CalTrans shut down the…
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CSU Administration explains how multi-year tuition proposal could be a positive
MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- California State University broke down the possible tuition for its schools across the state. CSU reps say they still…
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Fire on southbound Highway 101 off Sala Road in Salinas extinguished
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Caltrans cameras showed heavy smoke in the area of Highway 101 off Sala Road. The fire was burning off the southbound…
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Neighboring businesses and the City of Salinas weigh in on food truck controversy
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Food truck troubles in Salinas are stirring in an East Salinas neighborhood.The food truck El Chaparrito has been stationed…
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Monterey Police, other agencies, team up to help unhoused people find help services
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): What used to be the old French Consulate in Monterey is now home to the Homeless Outreach Navigation Center. Monterey…
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San Jose water park doesn’t plan to reopen
By KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – Raging Waters San Jose, the largest water park in Northern California, has closed for the season…
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Two people rescued from burning home in Marina, one person dead
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple fire agencies responded to reports of a home burning in Marina with multiple people trapped inside. Marina Fire…
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UC Santa Cruz and CSU Monterey Bay rank in Forbes’ list of top colleges in the country
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Forbes has released their list of “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023. This list showcases the top 500 colleges in the…
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Forward progress stopped for two-acre fire burning west of Gonzales
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU says that forward progress on a fire burning west of Gonzales has been stopped. The so-called Gonzales Fire…
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Nick Bosa becomes highest-paid defensive player with $170 million extension with 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Per Adam Schefter, Nick Bosa has agreed to a 5-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal is reportedly for…
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California sea lion found with knife in face
By KTVU Staff A sea lion in Southern California is recovering after a knife had been plunged deep into its face, according to wildlife…
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Santa Cruz County hosting gun buyback event
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Chief’s Association will be hosting a gun buyback event on Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will be…
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Salinas Police looking for missing at-risk juvenile last seen in south Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are asking for help searching for a missing at-risk juvenile. Ibel Lopez, 14, was last seen on the South…
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