California firm produces 3D-printed tiny homes using waste plastic
By John Ramos Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — California has plenty of problems…
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Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70
Associated Press Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70. Jackson was the third of…
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Monterey Bay F.C. continues quest to clinch first playoff appearance in team history
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Bay F.C. was unable to get the one goal they needed against the Las Vegas Lights to clinch a win, making their…
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Long-term and development plans move forward in Capitola
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Plans to move forward with Capitola’s community feedback on the wharf’s long-term use and development is moving…
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Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The struggles Sam Darnold endured through his first five years in the NFL relegated him to backup duty…
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Firefighters make progress on Airport Fire burning in Riverside and Orange counties
LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Firefighters Sunday continued to make progress on the Airport Fire, which has scorched more than 20,000 acres, in…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea hosting public meeting to discuss Overhead to Underground Power Line project
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Carmel-by-the-Sea city staff were scheduled to host a meeting Monday regarding potentially converting overhead…
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California’s earliest snow advisory in nearly 20 years could also bring month’s worth of rain
By Allison Chinchar and Elliana Hebert, CNN (CNN) — A low pressure system moving into the West Coast today will bring rare early-season snow…
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No parking on Coast Road at the Bixby Bridge starting Friday
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — A no-parking rule goes into effect today on Coast Road at the Bixby Bridge along Highway 1, according to Cal Trans. The…
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Sextortion arrest in Marina, suspect in L.A. County jail; police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina police say that a Los Angeles man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations of sextortion…
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Christian McCaffrey will not play Sunday against Vikings
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 49ers announced on Friday that RB Christian McCaffrey will not suit up when the 49ers take on the Vikings in…
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Armed robber suspect arrested with stolen items recovered, second suspect on the loose; deputies say
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office announced Friday that a suspect wanted for an armed robbery was arrested…
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Line Fire in Southern California slows but continues to smolder, many evacuations remain
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KCAL/KCBS) — Thousands fled their homes as the Line Fire tore…
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Stuck-in-space astronauts make first public comments since Boeing capsule left without them
AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday it was hard to watch their…
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Kitchen fire breaks out in unoccupied Santa Cruz home Friday morning
SANTA CRUZ, Calif (KION-TV) – On Friday morning, Santa Cruz Fire responded to a fire in a home in the area of Westmoor Court and Westmoor Drive in…
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Coastal Commission approves staff recommendations on the MST’s SURF! Busway Project
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday afternoon, the California Coastal Commission made a motion to approve the commission’s staff…
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Pedestrian hit, killed near Foods Co. in Salinas, police identified suspect and respond
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Maria Portillo was one of the many witnesses who saw a car struck a man Wednesday night on East Alisal and Eucalyptus…
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How social media became a storefront for fake pills as families struggle
AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has…
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Vikings host 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team, carrying 7-game home win streak vs. SF
San Francisco (1-0) at Minnesota (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 5½. Series record: 49ers lead 25-24-1. Against the spread:…
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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting…
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Retail credit card interest rates reach record high
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — When you’re making a purchase at a store’s checkout counter, you may be invited to sign up for the retailer’s…
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An explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening
CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…
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Salinas Police discover an illegal gambling operation in the Bolsa Knolls region in north Monterey County
SALINAS, CA. (KION-TV): Salinas Police discovered an illegal gambling operation in North Salinas.…
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Thousands without power in the Rio Del Mar area, downed tree to blame, utility says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — At least 1,500 PG&E customers are still without power in the Rio Del Mar area, according to PG&E. The…
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Ordinance passed Tuesday to limit rental increases in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz passed a rental cap on Tuesday that would restrict landlords from raising rent to no more than…
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Beached baby orca whale at Carmel State Beach dies
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — A baby orca whale that was beached at Carmel State Beach has died, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Center.…
Continue Reading McCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the ‘mentality’ that he will play for the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for…
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Tiny home built by Aptos High School students to be showcased at Santa Cruz County Fair
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A tiny home Aptos High School students created will be showcased at the Santa Cruz County Fair. According to the school,…
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Marina Police: Suspects arrested after firing at officers during high-speed chase in stolen car
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) Two suspects were arrested Monday night after allegedly leading Marina Police officers on a high-speed chase out of the…
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City of Santa Cruz moves forward with an ordinance to address homelessness transport concerns
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): The city of Santa Cruz is moving forward with an ordinance to address homeless transport concerns. This follows an…
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Female teacher arrested in Soledad for allegedly having sex with a student
Detectives from the Soledad Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Marina Ramirez Rico. Investigators say she was having sexual intercourse with…
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Gilroy Police confirm the investigation about two shootings late Monday night
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Late Monday night Gilroy Police say that there were two shootings that occurred Monday at 9:22 p.m. in Gilroy. They say…
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Cal Fire responding to a vegetation fire on Highway 198 and Airline Highway
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire confirmed that there is a vegetation fire on Highway 198 and Airline Highway in San Ardo that has grown from…
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Beached baby orca at Carmel State Beach
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Point Lobos Foundation announced Tuesday that the Marine Mammal Center and State Parks personnel are attempting to…
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Salinas man convicted of murdering Javier “Jumby” Mora Jr.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that Angel Odon Herrera has been sentenced to 50 years to life…
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Skunk tests positive for rabies in the Prunedale area
MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Monday that a striped skunk found on September 4 near Blackie Road and Rolling…
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SUHSD YONDR pouches raise questions regarding potential school emergencies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Students have been back in school for about one month, and many California campuses are navigating the new cell phone…
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County of Monterey lifts some evacuation warnings prompted by the Boone Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has lifted the last of the Boone Fire evacuation warnings, according to the county.…
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METRO offers free fares to the Santa Cruz County Fair
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) announced that it will be offering free fares to passengers…
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The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas will be addressing its housing crisis this week in Tuesday’s city council meeting. The formal…
Continue ReadingJames Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93
By Brandon Griggs and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso…
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Cal Fire BEU to hold a procession for fallen firefighter Tuesday morning following a memorial service in Hollister
MONTEREY COUNTY, HOLLISTER Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 9/7/24: Honoring a fallen firefighter. A celebration of life being held this morning in…
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Police investigating reports of shots fired near Watsonville High School
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police provided new details Saturday about an incident that took place near Watsonville High School…
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City of Santa Cruz shares concerns over Hanford Police allegedly transporting homeless to Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz held a press conference voicing concerns about Hanford Police allegedly transporting a…
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Monterey County 2024 Point in Time numbers released
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey release its semi-annual Point in Time (PIT) numbers for 2024 on Thursday afternoon,…
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Mountain Lion sighting in South Salinas
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – A young male mountain lion roamed through Downtown Salinas Thursday morning, something that Paulette Wilkins, who has…
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Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers
New York Jets (7-10) at San Francisco (14-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. Series record: 49ers lead 11-3 Last…
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Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported…
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For people without insurance, updated Covid-19 shots are no longer free of charge at pharmacies
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccines has begun in the United States, but for the first time, the shots will…
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New California rules to regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KMAX, KOVR) — Another heat wave impacting most of the Sacramento…
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