Man threatens to harm his family Tuesday afternoon; Salinas Police confirm
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm that at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon they received a call about a man threatening to…
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All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco…
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Deadly crash off Highway 183 near Cooper Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey CHP confirmed Monday that there was a deadly vehicle versus pole crash at approximately 4:28 a.m. They…
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Salinas PD: Multiple arrests, citations and vehicles towed after reports of illegal vehicle side show activities overnight
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple illegal sideshows activity that happened on Saturday night sparked concerns about people’s safety. “It can…
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Evacuation order lifted on Argyle Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire announced Monday afternoon that the evacuation order placed Sunday has been lifted for residents on…
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Road construction updates in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): In Santa Cruz County One single lane in both directions of Highway 1 will be closed overnight between…
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The 49ers place rookie Ricky Pearsall on the non-football injury list after shooting
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was placed on the non-football injury list…
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2 train cars carrying lithium-ion car batteries, other items catch fire
By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SUTTER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — Two train cars that caught fire while traveling near…
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SoCal Edison turning off power to an additional block of homes
KCAL, KCBS By Iris Salem Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — SoCal Edison has announced plans…
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2 fires at commercial properties being investigated as arson, officials say
By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story LODI, California (KOVR) — Crews are investigating two fires at commercial properties in…
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New Titanic photos show major decay to legendary wreck
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — In the years since the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912, we have become familiar with haunting images of…
Continue Reading Argyle fire forward progress stopped at 100 acres
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION) — Cal Fire confirmed a vegetation fire broke out on Argyle Road in the Bradley area on Sunday, September 1 around 10:40 p.m.,…
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Marina man arrested after attacking, robbing his neighbor, police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police said they arrested a man they believe is responsible for robbing and attacking his neighbor. Police said…
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A tight-knit hockey family planned to celebrate with loved ones this weekend. Instead, they’re planning two funerals
(CNN) — The night before their youngest sister’s wedding, two brothers and soon-to-be groomsmen from a tight-knit hockey family rode their…
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Shooting of 49ers rookie places renewed spotlight on crime in San Francisco
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The shooting and attempted robbery of a San Francisco 49ers rookie in broad daylight in downtown San…
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San Francisco 49er shot and wounded after attempted robbery in Union Square
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif (KTVU) – San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall, 23, was shot and wounded in an attempted robbery in Union Square on Saturday…
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Capitola Labor Day weekend tourism impacts
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV): Capitola is expecting an influx of visitors because of Labor Day…
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Salinas Unified High School District narrows down Superintendent search
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees announced Friday that they’ve completed the fifth phase…
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Del Rey Oaks Council Member Bill Ragsdale-Cronin passes away
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Del Rey Oaks announced Friday the passing of Council Member Bill Ragsdale-Cronin after a long and…
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Reverse vending machines to assist in local recycling efforts
MONTEREY, SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — This week, the state’s CalRecycle announced that 250 new recycling sites across 30 counties are coming in…
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Inmate Mario Rodriguez sentenced to life in double homicide and the assault of a deputy
SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office confirmed Friday that Norteno criminal street gang member Mario…
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The Attorney General’s office announces cannabis theft busts, “large number” from Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that 22 arrests have been made involving a statewide…
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Santa Cruz mother arrested on felony child abuse charges pleas not guilty; Santa Cruz DA’s office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz mother arrested on felony child abuse charges after her 18-month-old child died, plead today “not…
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Report: 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk reach four-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have agreed on a four-year extension. According to NFL…
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The Office of Health Care Affordability looking into the challenges of expensive healthcare in Monterey County
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The office of Health Care Affordability is holding a meeting Wednesday morning to address healthcare challenges in the…
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Report reveals gap in UC Santa Cruz’s assessment of enrollment growth effects
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Santa Cruz county judge ruled that UCSC’s environmental review of its enrollment growth was inadequate. In a…
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Watsonville City Council discusses city plaza revitalization and future plans for the gazebo
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Watsonville is once again exploring ways to revitalize the city’s plaza and enhance it for future…
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Abandoned shopping cart ordinance passes in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — In a city council meeting held Tuesday, the King City council members voted to adopt an ordinance regulating abandoned…
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Vegetation fire breaks out east of Hollister; Cal Fire BEU
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a vegetation fire broke out east of Hollister about 45 minutes…
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Man steals around $4,800 in items from Gilroy Prep School; police
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Gilroy Police posted a notice looking for the suspect of a robbery at Gilroy Prep School over the weekend on Facebook…
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Green Valley Road reopened after crash involving a school bus with kids on it
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE 8/27 6:47pm- A fiery crash in Santa Cruz County involving a school bus leaves multiple people injured,…
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Undersheriff Cris Clark to replace Santa Cruz County’s Sheriff Hart in December
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — In the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, it was announced that starting on Dec. 6 this…
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PG&E alerts customers about utility scammers on the rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E customers are extra vigilant because the company said utility scammers are increasing this…
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What’s in the water at Carmel-by-the-Sea?
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The American Water Works Service Company, Inc. confirmed to KION Tuesday that they are flushing hydrants in…
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Active orcas spotted during whale watching trip in Monterey Bay on Saturday
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A KION viewer sent in video of orcas they spotted while on a whale watching trip in Monterey Bay Saturday. In the…
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County of San Benito discussing Joint Powers Authority for the possible creation of a fire district
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) – San Benito County is considering forming a joint powers authority on Tuesday to discuss creating a fire district…
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San Benito County Sheriff’s arrest one person connected to shooting near riverbed
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office have arrested one person in connection to a shooting that put Hollister…
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Deadly crash closes Highway 156 near Flint Road in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP officers are at the scene of a deadly crash along Highway 156 near Flint Road. The CHP said one person…
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Overnight closure of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz starts tonight
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Full overnight closure will take place in Santa Cruz on Highway 1 northbound between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive…
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Deadly crash involving two big rigs shuts down State Route 25 near Gilroy; CHP
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The CHP was on scene of a crash involving two big rigs on Monday at approximately 9:56 a.m. State Route-25 was closed…
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UN chief calls rising seas a ‘worldwide catastrophe’ that especially imperils Pacific paradises
AP Science Writer NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is putting out yet another climate SOS to the…
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CHP: 19-year-old from Salinas killed in early morning crash identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirmed a 19-year-old from Salinas was killed in an early Saturday morning crash on the north side of the…
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Sinkhole shuts down a portion of La Salle Avenue in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside is warning people about a sinkhole that formed along La Salle Avenue in the city overnight.…
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10-foot python found during San Francisco Bay Area sideshow bust
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 10-foot-long python was discovered in a vehicle during a bust of an illegal sideshow in the San Francisco Bay Area that…
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Santa Cruz Animal services obtains order to kill ex cockfighting roosters
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A recent court order mandated the euthanasia of 25 former cockfighting roosters. The birds were being held by Santa…
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WATCH: Watsonville Police body cam shows officer shooting a man outside police station
DISCLAIMER: Video discretion advised WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Friday, Watsonville police release the body cam video from an…
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Fire hits historic Southern California baseball field seen in Hollywood movies
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — Fire has destroyed the wooden grandstands at a historic Southern California baseball field that appeared in “A League of…
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Subway announces a new price for footlong as it enters the value menu wars
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s not $5, but Subway is bringing back cheap footlongs and joining the fast food value menu wars.…
Continue ReadingNew Covid shots are coming available. Here’s what experts say about when to get yours
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Newly updated vaccines against Covid-19 will be in pharmacies soon, just as the US is experiencing a surge of…
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City of Monterey closes San Carlos Beach due to crowd of sea lions
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Sea lions are back in the Monterey Peninsula, and they’re taking over San Carlos beach in Monterey. The City of…
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