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CSU Administration explains how multi-year tuition proposal could be a positive

September 7, 2023 7:33 AM Karl Cooke

MARINA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- California State University broke down the possible tuition for its schools across the state. CSU reps say they still…

Fire on southbound Highway 101 off Sala Road in Salinas extinguished

September 6, 2023 3:26 PM Ricardo Tovar

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…

Neighboring businesses and the City of Salinas weigh in on food truck controversy

September 6, 2023 10:38 AM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Food truck troubles in Salinas are stirring in an East Salinas neighborhood.The food truck El Chaparrito has been stationed…

Monterey Police, other agencies, team up to help unhoused people find help services

September 6, 2023 11:20 AM Nataly Gutierrez

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV): What used to be the old French Consulate in Monterey is now home to the Homeless Outreach Navigation Center. Monterey…

San Jose water park doesn’t plan to reopen

September 6, 2023 5:17 PM FOX 35

By KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – Raging Waters San Jose, the largest water park in Northern California, has closed for the season…

Two people rescued from burning home in Marina, one person dead

September 3, 2023 10:40 AM Victor Guzman

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple fire agencies responded to reports of a home burning in Marina with multiple people trapped inside. Marina Fire…

UC Santa Cruz and CSU Monterey Bay rank in Forbes’ list of top colleges in the country

September 6, 2023 11:15 AM Ricardo Tovar

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…

Forward progress stopped for two-acre fire burning west of Gonzales

September 6, 2023 1:23 PM Ricardo Tovar

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…

Nick Bosa becomes highest-paid defensive player with $170 million extension with 49ers

September 6, 2023 12:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

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…

California sea lion found with knife in face

September 6, 2023 12:06 PM FOX 35

By KTVU Staff A sea lion in Southern California is recovering after a knife had been plunged deep into its face, according to wildlife…

Santa Cruz County hosting gun buyback event

September 6, 2023 11:38 AM Ricardo Tovar

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…

Salinas Police looking for missing at-risk juvenile last seen in south Salinas

September 6, 2023 10:22 AM Ricardo Tovar

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…

Investigators looking into fire that broke out at San Benito County building

September 6, 2023 10:15 AM Ana Torrea

Karl Cooke, KION Reporter HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Investigators are looking into what caused a fire at the San Benito County building early…

Local businesses want to push a food truck out of East Salinas neighborhood

September 5, 2023 6:19 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The owners of the food truck say they have been dealing with this for over a month and have tried to reach out to the city…

The Rolling Stones announce release date for their new album and unveil lead single, ‘Angry’

September 6, 2023 2:54 AM Associated Press

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Rolling Stones are back, and they’ve brought a few famous friends. “Hackney Diamonds,”…

Santa Clara County needs hundreds of homes for farmwokers

September 6, 2023 7:55 AM FOX 35

Courtesy: USDA SAN JOSE, Calif. – Years of inadequate housing and resources have plagued local farmworkers for decades as they struggle to…

Monterey woman arrested for allegedly dealing fentanyl while out on bail

September 5, 2023 2:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that they arrested a woman out on bail after a probation search uncovered several illegal street…

Salinas man sentenced to 36 years for sex trafficking and molesting a minor

August 4, 2023 3:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 10:57 a.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a 29-year-old Salinas…

One dead after vehicle versus pedestrian crash on East Alisal Street in Salinas

September 5, 2023 4:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that a person was killed after he tried crossing north across East Alisal Street Monday night. Police…

Salinas man sentenced to 110 years to life at CDCR for molesting two girls under 10

June 22, 2023 1:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was sentenced…

Sawdust extractor catches fire at Alisal High School, forces building evacuation

September 5, 2023 2:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire says that the fire that began in the woodshop area of Alisal High School Tuesday has been extinguished.…

Survey says nearly half of CSUMB students are facing food insecurity

September 5, 2023 10:49 AM Nataly Gutierrez

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Thousands of students at CSUMB are facing food…

Salinas man sentenced to 28 years in prison after molesting two children

June 2, 2021 1:40 PM Ricardo Tovar

A Salinas man has been arrested as part of a child molestation…

New interim superintendent selected for NMCUSD

August 25, 2023 3:32 PM Ricardo Tovar

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 3:57 P.m.- The North Monterey County Unified School District Board of Education has…

Bob Barker cause of death revealed: report

September 5, 2023 4:12 PM FOX 35

By Stephanie Weaver LOS ANGELES – The cause of death for TV host Bob Barker has been confirmed, according to TMZ, who reportedly obtained his…

Cause of dive boat fire that killed 34 in 2019, including Santa Cruz County residents, revealed

September 1, 2022 12:27 PM Victor Guzman, Ricardo Tovar, The Associated Press

Almost three years after a deadly dive boat fire south of Santa Barbara claimed the lives of 34 people, the National Transportation Safety Board said…

FAA lifts ground stop affecting nationwide United Airlines flights

September 5, 2023 10:42 AM KION546 News Team

Originally Published: 05 SEP 23 13:33 ETUpdated: 05 SEP 23 14:51 ETBy Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The FAA has lifted a ground stop affecting…

Water main break impacts multiple surrounding streets’ water supply in Watsonville

September 4, 2023 12:03 PM Victor Guzman

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update Sept. 5, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.- Watsonville Police said West Beach Street between Rodriguez Street and Main Street…

California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up

September 5, 2023 10:19 AM FOX 35

By Allie Rasmus and Alexa Mae Asperin OAKLAND, Calif. – Ever wish you had your driver’s license on your phone? If you live in…

McConnell’s office releases new health update after second frozen moment

September 5, 2023 8:55 AM CNN Newsource

Sen. Mitch McConnell gives a news conference at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on May 10. McConnell’s office released an update about the…

Governor Gavin Newsom and State Leaders agree on package for clean energy

September 5, 2023 7:29 AM Karl Cooke

CALIF. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom and state leaders agreed to bring more clean energy to the state of California. The state is looking to meet its…

Governor Gavin Newsom’s mental health package moves through legislation

September 5, 2023 7:17 AM Karl Cooke

CALIF. (KION-TV)- A new mental health package is making its way through the legislature. The package looks to tackle and improve two issues. Adding…

Businesses in Capitola see less foot traffic than usual during holiday weekend

September 4, 2023 6:51 PM Dania Romero

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – When it comes to holiday weekend, people from around California flock to the coastline. “I do the regular traditions, Pizza…

Central Coast gas prices set Labor Day records

September 4, 2023 6:46 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Thousands of people decided to fly for Labor Day weekend, yet the majority decided to drive to their destinations—even…

Biden celebrates unions and job creation during a Philadelphia Labor Day appearance

September 4, 2023 11:08 AM Associated Press

President Joe Biden speaks during a labor day event at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, in Philadelphia, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt…

Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth singer, dead at 56

September 4, 2023 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

Courtesy: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images/File (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, died Monday, his…

Longtime Monterey County supervisor, Lou Calcagno, dies after serving county for over 30 years

September 2, 2023 11:57 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Lou Richard Calcagno passed away on Thursday after having served the people of Monterey County for 33 years. He was 87,…

Monterey Bay F.C. keeps playoff hopes alive with win over El Paso

September 3, 2023 5:51 PM Victor Guzman, Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Points in the USL Championship standings have been hard to come by for Monterey Bay F.C., but in the last couple of…

Gov. Newsom backs $4.68 billion bond and other bill to bolster behavioral mental health services

September 2, 2023 5:48 PM Katie Nicora

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, the California Senate Appropriations Committee passed Gov. Newsom’s two-bill mental health legislative…

California inmates can now earn their master’s degree

September 2, 2023 5:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

In a program that will be a first for California, incarcerated students will now get the opportunity to earn a fully accredited Master of Arts in…

Santa Cruz Senator’s bill to curb illegal water usage at unlicensed cannabis cultivation sites becomes law

September 2, 2023 2:33 PM Katie Nicora

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Santa Cruz Senator John Laird’s SB 756 into law on Friday, according to the governor’s office.…

Salinas Officers honored for stopping hostage situation with meat cleaver at police department

September 27, 2019 9:06 PM KION546 News Team

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two Salinas Police Officers are getting their flowers after stopping a hostage situation that occurred back in 2019 at the…

New requirements for Americans to receive SNAP benefits

September 2, 2023 1:27 PM KION546 News Team

As of September 1, there will be stricter requirements for people to receive SNAP benefits. Childless workers age 18 to 50 must work at least 80…

Central Coast one of five U.S. places that could be a natural disaster away from a catastrophic water crisis

September 2, 2023 11:34 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 SEP 23 03:08 ET By Rachel Ramirez and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — When torrential rainfall in August 2022 pushed the Pearl…

Biden administration to ask Congress for an additional $4 billion for FEMA’s disaster fund

September 2, 2023 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 01 SEP 23 06:00 ET By Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is asking Congress for an additional $4 billion to…

Jimmy Buffett, enduring ‘Margaritaville’ singer turned mogul, dies at 76

September 4, 2023 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Jay Croft, Brandon Griggs and Jonny Hallam, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Buffett, the tropical troubadour whose folksy tunes celebrated his laid-back…

SJC Airport bustling as travelers prepare for Labor Day weekend

September 1, 2023 5:01 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV): Many people are heading out of town. TSA is predicting this Labor Day weekend to be the third-busiest travel day this…

Pacific Grove Police arrest man for alleged lewd acts with a child under 14

September 1, 2023 6:36 PM Ricardo Tovar

SPRECKLES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Grove Police said a 25-year-old man was arrested by them last night after alleged sexual misconduct with a…

Man arrested with meth, loaded gun and suspended license after running red light in Watsonville

September 1, 2023 3:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said that they arrested a 54-year-old man after he failed to stop at a red light near Freedom…

Two killed in multi-vehicle crash at Mt. Hermon identified, juvenile critically injured

August 30, 2023 5:52 PM Ricardo Tovar

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON SEPT. 1, 2023 AT 3:00 PM- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two killed in a crash…