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The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday introduced redesigned driver's licenses and identification cards for the first time in nearly a decade

California DMV unveils redesigned driver’s licenses, new security features

October 1, 2025 2:39 PM KPIX

By Tim Fang The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced redesigned driver’s licenses and identification cards for the first time…

The Golden State Warriors announced a flurry of offseason deals

Warriors announce signings of Jonathan Kuminga, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Seth Curry

October 1, 2025 2:05 PM KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda The Golden State Warriors announced a flurry of offseason deals, confirming earlier reports of veteran additions and the…

Organizers of the California International Airshow in Salinas said the event would go on this weekend but noted that performances by the Blue Angels are in doubt due to the government shutdown that began Wednesday.

Blue Angels at California International Airshow in Salinas in doubt amid government shutdown

October 1, 2025 12:38 PM KPIX

By Tim Fang Organizers of the California International Airshow in Salinas said the event would go on this weekend but noted that performances by the…

National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed

Parts of Golden Gate National Recreation Area closed as government shutdown begins

October 1, 2025 11:39 AM KPIX

By Tim Fang National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed, as the first federal…

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San Francisco public safety leaders hold forum for West Side residents

October 1, 2025 5:00 AM KPIX

By Amanda Hari People living on San Francisco’s West Side heard from public safety officials Tuesday night about ongoing crime concerns. It…

California bill eyes red-light camera overhaul with major changes to fines and enforcement

September 30, 2025 10:55 PM KPIX

By CBS Bay Area Getting a ticket for running a red light when you’re not even in the car? It could happen as California lawmakers consider a…

PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age

After fertility struggles, Bay Area woman advocating for PCOS awareness

October 2, 2025 11:13 AM KPIX

By Loureen Ayyoub Marissa Chase never thought she’d find herself walking into a fertility clinic. But after nearly a year of trying to conceive…

One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance

Bay Area group presents AI platform that predicts wildfire risk at PG&E Innovation Pitch Fest

September 30, 2025 6:40 PM KPIX

By CBS Bay Area PG&E recently wrapped up its second Innovation Pitch Fest, where more than 57 organizations out of more than 400 applicants…

A suspect was arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 shooting

Victim in San Francisco Tenderloin District shooting dies; suspect to face new charges

September 30, 2025 6:10 PM KPIX

By Jose Fabian San Francisco police on Tuesday said that a suspect arrested in connection with a shooting in the Tenderloin will now be facing a…

KPIX News launches on KION, expanding statewide coverage for the Central Coast

September 23, 2025 3:21 PM KION546 News Team

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – KION is entering a new chapter in local news by partnering with KPIX CBS San Francisco to bring expanded news…

World War II era firearm discovered during traffic stop in Monterey County

September 22, 2025 6:19 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies say that around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night, they arrested a man for possession of three…

Abandoned Building Fire in Salinas

September 22, 2025 7:42 PM Mickey Adams

The streets of Salinas were filled with smoke on Monday afternoon, after a fire was sparked at an abandoned building at 34 Soledad Street. Salinas…

Beerded Bean in shock after their location was broken into

September 22, 2025 7:02 PM jose.romo

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A business in downtown Salinas was left in shock after being a victim of a break-in over the weekend. Owner of Beerded…

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Large trail of black smoke reported on Commission Street in Salinas; fire’s now out

September 22, 2025 3:54 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A large plume of black smoke broke out on Commission Street Monday. Viewers and eye witnesses called in to KION and…

Phase 3 for Pajaro residents affected by the 2023 floods available in October

April 24, 2025 4:22 PM Sergio Berrueta, Jeanette Bent

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announce a final distribution of state disaster funds for Pajaro residents planned for October.…

Salinas Police: Suspected prowler along Chaparral Street is in custody

September 22, 2025 7:32 AM Victor Guzman, Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm a prowling suspect is in custody after a search along a portion of Chaparral Street early Monday…

49ers’ Nick Bosa out for season: ESPN

September 22, 2025 12:13 PM KTVU FOX 2

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Sunday’s win over Arizona, sources told…

4.3 magnitude quake rattles Berkeley, Bay Area

September 22, 2025 4:50 AM Victor Guzman

BERKELEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Berkeley and parts of the Bay Area were rattled overnight by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. The quake was felt across the…

Highway 1, Highway 1 Rocky Creek, Monterey County

Overnight closure of Highway 1 near Rocky Creek Bridge in Big Sur

September 21, 2025 4:52 PM Katie Nicora

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — A traffic alert tonight for anyone driving on the Big Sur coast overnight Sunday until Monday. Cal Trans is…

Salinas to hold a public hearing over proposed sewer rate increase

September 9, 2025 4:09 PM Sergio Berrueta, Katie Nicora

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas will hold a public hearing during this week’s council meeting on the city’s first sewer rate increases in over a…

City of Salinas to finally decide on its renter protection ordinances Tuesday

August 26, 2025 10:44 PM Ata Shaheen, Katie Nicora

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The back-and-forth over a referendum concerning renter protection ordinances in the city of Salinas continues this…

San Benito County to review Local Tenant Preference Ordinance plans

September 11, 2025 3:44 PM Sergio Berrueta, Katie Nicora

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County supervisors will hear plans for a new program that would prioritize locals when it comes…

Local businesses in San Benito County are weighing in on tourism, hotel incentive program

August 27, 2025 7:55 PM Madison Wilber, jose.romo

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) County supervisors are discussing a potential tax rebate program. The Transient Occupancy Tax on hotels in the…

ABC 10 Sacramento, bullet holes, gunshots

Man arrested in connection with ABC 10 news station shooting in Sacramento

September 21, 2025 4:14 PM Katie Nicora, Jeanette Bent

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The man accused of shooting at the ABC 10 news station in Sacramento is expected to make appearances in federal and…

Living in the 831: The 25th Santa Cruz Film Festival lights up the silver screen

September 19, 2025 6:47 PM Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Film Festival is back this year after an almost four-year hiatus, now celebrating its 25th…

Neighbors suspect gang violence was behind deadly shooting in Salinas

September 20, 2025 10:47 PM Ata Shaheen

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they found three people with gun shot wounds on Cross Avenue near Bardin Road Friday night after 11…

One victim identified in late-night shooting in Salinas with two dead, one injured

September 20, 2025 10:02 AM Sergio Berrueta

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – One victim has been identified in the deadly shooting last night in Salinas. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…

Victim identified in Highway 9 deadly crash near Brackney Road Saturday

September 20, 2025 10:01 AM Victor Guzman, Katie Nicora

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz confirms at least one person is dead after a crash along Highway 9 near Brackney Road north of…

Hiker rescued after being injured in Pinnacles National Park

September 20, 2025 6:15 PM Sergio Berrueta

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – A hiker is safe and sound after being helped to safety by CAL FIRE crews in Soledad. According to the city of Soledad,…

Hops and Fog Brewing Company suffers minor damage in fire

September 20, 2025 5:55 PM Sergio Berrueta

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) – A popular spot in Pacific Grove is temporarily closed after an early morning fire on Friday. According to the…

New dog park arrives in Scotts Valley

September 19, 2025 4:29 PM Sergio Berrueta

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Scotts Valley is moving forward with plans for a new seven-acre dog park. The city council will approve a design…

Two vehicle fires flare up the Central Coast Thursday morning

September 18, 2025 12:43 PM Jeanette Bent, Sergio Berrueta

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A 22-year-old resident has been arrested for fleeing the scene of a vehicle fire on Dimeo Lane early Thursday morning.…

Sequoias at Night brightens the evening in Felton

September 19, 2025 3:05 PM Sergio Berrueta

FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) – The sequoias at the Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton were lit up tonight for the inaugural Sequoias at Night. Twenty-six…

Seaside hears feedback from neighbors on Car Week events to prep for 2026

September 19, 2025 2:35 PM Sergio Berrueta

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Seaside City Council heard feedback from the community Thursday night on the events of Car Week this year for future…

Artichoke Festival to make its return in 2025

September 19, 2025 2:13 PM Sergio Berrueta

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – Monterey County’s North County Parks and Recreation Board is bringing back the Artichoke Festival after a big push…

Cal Fire ramps up staffing as dry lightning looms

September 18, 2025 10:34 AM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE is on alert tonight, keeping a close eye on the threat of dry lightning in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The…

Home heating costs are expected to climb this winter.

More bad news for Americans battling higher prices: Winter heating bills are about to rise

September 19, 2025 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — This year’s winter heating bills may send a shiver down many Americans’ spine. The cost of staying warm at home is…

New report states that rise in sea lives will affect Santa Cruz surfers

September 18, 2025 10:52 AM Madison Wilber

A new report released by “Save The Waves Coalition” highlights the relationship between surfers, the ocean, the economy and specifically the concern…

Western states’ health alliance moves to protect vaccine access in anticipation of Trump Administration recommendations

September 18, 2025 5:29 PM Ata Shaheen

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s almost flu season and California has released new recommendations and changed state laws changing to…

Pfeiffer Falls Trail reopens in Big Sur

September 18, 2025 3:49 PM Sergio Berrueta

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) – A scenic trail in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is now back open after being damaged by winter storms more than two years…

Aptos High cancels classes due to power outage at the school

September 17, 2025 8:28 AM Victor Guzman

APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Aptos High School confirm to KION classes are canceled September 17 because of power outages at the school. Staff…

CHP warns drivers of potential hazards, slick roads

September 18, 2025 3:05 PM Sergio Berrueta

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – With rain possible for parts of the Central Coast tonight into tomorrow, the California Highway Patrol is warning…

Marina is now Blue Zone Project Community certified

September 18, 2025 4:44 PM Sergio Berrueta

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Marina has earned a Blue Zone Community designation for making a community that thrives on healthy and…

Monterey Bay FC names new CEO

September 18, 2025 4:59 PM Sergio Berrueta

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A new Chief Executive Officer has been named for the Monterey Bay FC, according to the football club. Mike Sheehan is…

CHP: Major injuries reported after motorcycle crashes into guardrail along Highway 25

September 18, 2025 8:04 AM Victor Guzman

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP-Hollister/Gilroy is investigating after a motorcyclist suffered major injuries after crashing into a…

Monterey Regional Airport under noise regulation controversy

September 17, 2025 11:59 AM Madison Wilber

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey Peninsula Airport District voted to repeal three ordinances on Wednesday. Those at the meeting were not too…