Cal Fire BEU reports Airline Fire near Paicines now fully contained at 1,295 acres
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU is continuing to make progress on the Airline Fire burning in San Benito County near Paicines.…
Continue ReadingTop Stories
Former Raging Waters in San Jose is now Calibunga Waterpark
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — A much-anticipated moment has arrived in the South Bay and just in time for the 4th of July heatwave. Calibunga…
Continue Reading
Policyholder of California Fair Plan pays more after living in a fire danger zone
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — One homeowner voices frustration over unexpected changes to his insurance plan. Don Baker, a homeowner in boulder…
Continue Reading
Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Friday against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage…
Continue Reading
2 killed and 3 injured in July Fourth attack in California beach city
Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and three others injured in an attack during a neighborhood Fourth of July…
Continue Reading
How firefighters can prevent heat exhaustion while battling blazes during heat wave
PAICONES, Calif. (KION) – While many are beating the heat, firefighters in San Benito County are fighting off flames. “The heat waves that we’re…
Continue Reading
Carmel Valley structure fire leaves one person, pets displaced
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A structure fire early Thursday morning in the Carmel Valley area has left one person and their pets displaced,…
Continue Reading
Firefighters battling blaze in the Pajaro area
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — North Monterey County Fire confirms they’re battling a fire burning along Gonda Street and San Juan Road in the Pajaro…
Continue Reading
Pacific Collegiate School teacher arrested on charges of statutory rape
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 41-year-old instructor at Pacific Collegiate School (PCS), Trung Lai, was arrested Friday on charges of attempted…
Continue Reading
CAL FIRE BEU suspends burning permits in San Benito and Monterey counties
SAN BENITO, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Thursday that they will be suspending burning permits and other uses of open…
Continue Reading
Salinas burn survivor speaks out about dangers of illegal fireworks
SALINAS, Calif. A man of Salinas lost three of fingers back in 2020 for using fireworks on Fourth of July. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be speaking…
Continue Reading
Highway 9 at Fern Drive shut down due to power pole on fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Santa Cruz has shut down a portion of Highway 9 at Fern Drive after a power pole caught fire on Thursday.…
Continue Reading
Power boat crashes into Southern California jetty, killing 1 and injuring 10
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A power boat crashed into a jetty in Southern California, killing one man and injuring 10 other people, officials said.…
Continue Reading
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
Associated Press SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday,…
Continue Reading
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews…
Continue Reading
Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow “safe and…
Continue Reading
Felton volunteer fire department faces a staffing shortage
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- Budget constraints and staffing shortages are putting the Felton Volunteer Fire Department in jeopardy. Moving through fire…
Continue Reading
San Benito County Civil Grand Jury speaks out about the sheriff’s office hiring
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Findings from a recent San Benito County Civil Grand Jury report claims that competitive wages, insufficient funding,…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz Police arrest driver in suspected DUI crash that left one person dead
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- An early morning crash left a pedestrian dead in the Santa Cruz area, with a driver arrested on suspicion of DUI. Santa…
Continue Reading
High temperatures threaten the homeless in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV): Many people in the Central Coast can escape and stay cool from the high temperatures, but its a different story for the…
Continue Reading
CAL FIRE explains the importance of keeping defensible space around your home during fire season
PAICINES, Calif. (KION) – Fire officials say all of us can play a role in reducing wildfires. It all starts at home. But if you don’t know how to…
Continue ReadingMissing UCSC student found safe
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a missing 31-year-old UCSC student has been found safe. The…
Continue Reading
Extreme heat brings more people to the Santa Cruz beaches to cool off
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Many areas are bracing themselves for excessive heat starting today Tuesday and lasting throughout Friday. In order…
Continue Reading
Civil complaint filed against staff at former Marina daycare after child abuse conviction, court documents show
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The mother of a child found to have been abused at a former Marina daycare has filed a civil complaint against Miss…
Continue Reading
California supports Salinas youth and family homelessness through funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that the City of Salinas has been given $2,838,211 to prevent youth…
Continue Reading
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingOakland entrepreneur’s drone business taking off as alternative to fireworks
By Ryan Yamamoto Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — As some communities get ready for big fireworks displays for…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police searching for missing juvenile at risk
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Have you seen this person? Salinas Police are asking the publics help in finding a missing juvenile considered at risk.…
Continue Reading
CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
Continue Reading
Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
Continue Reading
300 illegal fireworks seized in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside PD and Monterey County Probation Department confirmed Tuesday that a 17-year-old living on the 1600 block of…
Continue Reading
Salinas man loses limb in fireworks accident according to fire chief
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) — A Salinas man was seriously injured after an accident involving illegal fireworks on Monday night. Salinas Fire…
Continue Reading
Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
Continue Reading
Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week…
Continue Reading
Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
AP Health Writer Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Bay’s only private island hits the real estate market
By Max Darrow Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Purportedly won in a bet, the Bay Area’s only private island is…
Continue Reading
Construction update for Union Road between San Juan Hollister Road and SR 156
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Tuesday that they will be temporarily closing a section of Union Road in Hollister for about eight…
Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo man taken into custody following standoff late Monday evening
ARTICLE FROM KEYT by Caleb Nguyen, Andrew Gillies. SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A 30-year-old San Luis Obispo man was taken into custody for…
Continue Reading
FDA approves donanemab, Eli Lilly’s treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the…
Continue Reading
Man arrested on rape, kidnapping, false imprisonment and attempted murder charges in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Disturbing allegations are coming out of Salinas after investigators say a young woman was raped multiple times. The…
Continue Reading
Salinas residents react to new law that caps rental security deposits
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A handful state laws went into effect this Monday, one gives more protection to…
Continue Reading Multi-audience wildfire survey shows gaps in wildfire risk reduction education and access to resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KION-TV) — A new national survey from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has found that only half of homeowners and…
Continue Reading
Several days of excessive heat expected in some parts of the Central Coast
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – The Central Coast is bracing itself for several days of excessive heat this week.Triple-digit temperatures are expected to…
Continue Reading
Man shot, killed by police after reportedly lighting fireworks; family speaks out
By Sophie Flay Click here for updates on this story DOWNEY, California (KABC) — A family is speaking out after a 29-year-old man was shot and…
Continue Reading
Inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety, but some used FaceTime
CalMatters When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no…
Continue Reading
ICE agent impersonators targeting Hispanics suspected in more cases
By KABC Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ANAHEIM, California (KABC) — Investigators say two men in custody accused of pretending…
Continue Reading
New laws tackle rental security deposits, hidden fees and date rape drugs
KMAX, KOVR, CNN By Richard Ramos, Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Several new California…
Continue Reading
What’s next for student loan borrowers as Biden’s repayment plan faces legal battles
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal appeals court will allow the Department of Education to proceed with lowering millions of…
Continue Reading
Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s historic decision granting Donald Trump immunity
By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision Monday granting Donald Trump…
Continue Reading
What is Canada Day and how is it celebrated? The answer is more complicated than some might think
By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — Every year, three days before the US of A sets the skies alight with impressive fireworks displays as part of…
Continue Reading