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Pajaro Valley Flood Risk Management Project agreement signed

November 21, 2023 4:05 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- State and local leaders gathered at Watsonville City Hall to sign an agreement of the Pajaro River Risk Management…

Gustavo Morales sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Salinas Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr.

March 1, 2022 11:33 AM Ricardo Tovar, Dania Romero, Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez, Veronica Macias

The man accused of murdering a Salinas Police Officer made a court appearance at the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey in Salinas…

Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages

November 21, 2023 6:01 PM Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a…

Bicyclist dead after being hit and killed by two cars on Blanco Road and La Mesa Way

November 21, 2023 5:24 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a bicyclist has died after they were hit by two vehicles on Blanco Road and La…

Central Coast families react to PG&E rates increase

November 20, 2023 10:40 AM Nataly Gutierrez

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E customers will have their rates increase by about 13 percent starting January 1st, 2024. According to…

At least one person has died in car crash outside of Castroville

November 20, 2023 8:09 AM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said at least one person is dead in a two-car crash outside of Castroville on Monday…

Amazon delivery driver kidnapped in San Ramon, forced to withdraw money: police

November 20, 2023 2:36 PM KION546 News Team

SAN RAMON, Calif. (KTVU/Aja Seldon) — An Amazon delivery was kidnapped in San Ramon when two suspects forced him to drive to an ATM and withdraw…

Hollister City Council to discuss doubling mayoral term during council meeting on Monday

November 19, 2023 6:27 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister City Council will be consider doubling the length of its mayoral term from two years to four years. During…

Soledad Unified School District hosts 9th conference of special education workshops

November 18, 2023 7:00 PM Katie Nicora, Lindsey Selzer

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – Families filled the Soledad High School campus Saturday for the 9th annual south county conference of special education…

Elkhorn Road reopens after post-storm flooding forced partial closure

November 18, 2023 3:17 PM Katie Nicora

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON NOV. 18, 2023 – Elkhorn Road reopened this afternoon sooner than expected. Crews were able to clear the…

Police seek individual last seen at the time and place where massive I-10 fire in Los Angeles began

November 19, 2023 4:43 PM CNN

Originally Published: 19 NOV 23 14:40 ET By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — California officials have released images and a description of an individual…

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96

November 19, 2023 12:29 PM Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and…

North Salinas High School students gain hands-on experience in athletic training

November 17, 2023 4:25 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – At North Salinas High School, the Viking Sports Medicine Program gives students a unique chance to gain real-world…

Joby Aviation receives $9.8 million to expand Marina facility

September 21, 2023 3:34 PM Ricardo Tovar

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Joby Aviation has announced they’re set to receive a CalCompletes grant from the state to support expanding its Marina…

Court dismisses City of Gilroy in Garlic Festival mass shooting lawsuit, attorney of shooting victims and families reacts

November 14, 2023 3:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE NOVEMBER 17TH AT 2:17 PM — Attorneys for victims of the Garlic Festival Shooting and their families are reacting…

Adopt-a-Family program returns to Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County organization

November 17, 2023 4:05 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Adopt-a-Family program in Santa Cruz County has launched and according to organizers is seeing more people…

Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne no longer with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

November 17, 2023 6:40 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirms Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne is no longer with the agency. The…

People in Santa Cruz County preparing for weather-related issues

November 17, 2023 11:33 AM Nataly Gutierrez

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies on the Central Coast and people are preparing for weather-related issues to impact some…

Oxnard man convicted of killing Salinas man in 2021 shooting

July 12, 2022 5:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 26-year-old Oxnard man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nelson Sanchez in Salinas…

Watsonville Holiday tree lighting event canceled due to potential for rain

November 17, 2023 1:04 PM Victor Guzman

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville announced its Holiday Lights in the Plaza tree lighting event has been canceled. The city…

Hollister Police to bolster resources at Hollister High School

November 17, 2023 9:05 AM Karl Cooke

HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Police in Hollister will be increasing their presence at Hollister High School as a precaution after threatening message…

Five-year-old boy dies after being stabbed by his twin brother, no criminal charges will be filed

November 16, 2023 12:45 PM Derrick Ow

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that a five-year-old boy has died after he was allegedly stabbed by his…

San Lorenzo Valley Water District replacing surface water pipeline destroyed by CZU Fires

November 16, 2023 10:58 AM Dania Romero

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that they will be replacing the Peavine raw…

PG&E rate hike of nearly 13% approved by CPUC in unanimous vote

November 16, 2023 5:20 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Gas and Electric customers will be seeing an increase in their next utility bills starting on Jan. 1, 2024. The…

County of Monterey Health Department awarded over $250,000 in traffic and safety grant

November 16, 2023 3:08 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The County of Monterey’s Public Health Bureau announced that they have received over a $250,000…

Watsonville Police identifies mother-daughter duo who reportedly stole over $100,000 from a jewelry store

November 16, 2023 12:27 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Watsonville Police identified two woman who allegedly robbed $100,000 from a jewelry store in…

David DePape convicted on charges from attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband

November 16, 2023 11:37 AM FOX 35

BY KTVU STAFF SAN FRANCISCO – A jury has convicted the man who broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband with a…

Pro-Palestine protesters shut down Bay Bridge during APEC Summit

November 16, 2023 10:23 AM FOX 35

By KTVU Staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- Pro-Palestine protesters shut down the Bay Bridge on Thursday morning, tying up traffic during the morning…

The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources say

November 16, 2023 10:00 AM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners,…

King City Police Department receives funds from California Office of Traffic Safety

November 16, 2023 8:41 AM Karl Cooke

KING CITY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Just like Salinas and Santa Cruz, King City Police is receiving a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety…

County of Monterey to test new emergency alert software and system starting on Nov. 27

November 15, 2023 1:07 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced they will be testing their new emergency alert system starting on Nov. 27. The…

Businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea preparing for the rain and strong winds

November 15, 2023 11:01 AM Nataly Gutierrez

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain and heavy winds are expected to arrive on the Monterey Peninsula on Wednesday and later this…

Draymond Green suspended five games by the NBA

November 15, 2023 5:35 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- The NBA announced that Draymond Green has been given a five-game suspension according to multiple league sources. Green was…

Father and son arrested on illegal firearms charges

November 15, 2023 4:45 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police announced that a father and son were arrested after they both had illegal weapons in their possession.…

Big Basin Redwoods State Park closed on Wednesday due to heavy winds

November 15, 2023 11:53 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California State Parks announced that Big Basin Redwoods State Park will be closed on Wednesday due to…

Salinas City Council decides to not change cannabis ordinance

November 14, 2023 11:46 PM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas cannabis ordinance won’t see any changes after all. On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted…

Farmers in Chualar getting geared up for winter storms

November 14, 2023 6:17 PM Nataly Gutierrez

CHUALAR, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmers who work in Chualar are already preparing for the rain that is expected tomorrow.…

Watsonville City Council pause virtual public comments from meeting due to hate speech

November 14, 2023 10:33 AM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, the Watsonville City Council announced that they will be discontinuing public comment via Zoom…

Five suspects arrested for strong-armed robbery in Monterey

November 14, 2023 5:23 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that five suspects were arrested for a strong-armed robbery incident that took place on Monday…

House passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

November 14, 2023 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 14 NOV 23 13:54 ET Updated: 14 NOV 23 17:51 ET By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The House…

Doctor runs Monterey Bay Half Marathon with runners whose lives he saved year prior

November 12, 2023 11:37 PM Austin Castro

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As runners took on the 2023 Monterey Bay Half Marathon, it also marked a comeback for two runners who underwent a…

Greenfield Police warning community about kidnapping scam calls

November 14, 2023 11:50 AM Ricardo Tovar

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police have received several reports of phone scams where callers falsely claim they have kidnapped a…

License plate readers help Watsonville Police track down stolen vehicle

November 14, 2023 10:47 AM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Watsonville Police successfully located a vehicle with the help of their newly installed Flock Safety…

Hazel Hawkins and Anthem Blue Cross extends contract

November 13, 2023 6:42 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV- On Monday afternoon, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced a new two-year contract extension with Anthem Blue Cross.…

Rountree Detention Center inmates graduate from Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program

November 13, 2023 1:06 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said two inmates graduated from the Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program…

Turkey prices drop nationally, but local shoppers grappling with increased prices for side dish essentials

November 13, 2023 6:03 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Thanksgiving is in less than 10 days away and some people in South Salinas have started buying their groceries for the…

Boulder Creek area prepares for more outages as rain approaches Central Coast

November 13, 2023 11:56 AM Dania Romero

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is getting ready for rain in an area that has already seen its fair share of outages in recent…

Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving

November 13, 2023 5:05 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…

Massive fire that closed Interstate 10 in Los Angeles was set intentionally, governor says

November 13, 2023 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) By Melissa Alonso, Matt Phillips, Elizabeth Wolfe and Taylor Romine — The massive fire that forced the indefinite closure of Interstate 10,…

Prescribed burn underway at Henry Coe State Park through December 21

November 13, 2023 3:49 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Smoke will be visible over the next month from Henry W. Coe State Park because of a prescribed burn in the…