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Jim Harbaugh to become head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers

January 24, 2024 4:42 PM Derrick Ow

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KION-TV)- After a 10 year absence away from the NFL, Jim Harbaugh will be heading to Southern California. The Los Angeles Chargers…

27-year-old Hollister man arrested after trying to shoot at a victim during an altercation, police say

January 24, 2024 1:59 PM Derrick Ow

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police arrested a 27-year-old Hollister man who allegedly tried and shoot at a victim during an altercation on…

Bus delays impacting UCSC students commute to class as college inspects buses following deadly crash

January 23, 2024 6:04 PM Dania Romero

SANTA CRUZ, (KION) – Buses at UC Santa Cruz are being pulled for inspection after a bus crash happened in December. Students are concerned about…

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Two Hollister women arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman in the San Benito Riverbed, deputies say

January 23, 2024 5:36 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two Hollister women were arrested on attempted murder charges…

Firefighters extinguish garage fire on Stenson Road

January 23, 2024 3:23 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU said they extinguished a garage fire that happened early Monday morning. Firefighters said that…

The number of Hispanic homebuyers in Monterey County continues to rise

January 23, 2024 1:37 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In recent years, the number of Hispanics purchasing a home in Monterey County keeps rising. Residents in the area…

Gilroy Police looking for two suspects involved in non-injury shooting on Monday morning

January 23, 2024 1:17 PM Derrick Ow

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police are looking for two suspects who were involved in a non-injury shooting on Monday morning. Investigators said…

Salinas woman dies in a solo vehicle rollover on Highway 101 and San Juan Road on-ramp

January 22, 2024 5:59 PM Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 23 AT 11:19 AM- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a woman has died in a solo vehicle…

CHP Monterey investigating non-injury shooting

January 23, 2024 7:53 AM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol Monterey is investigating a shooting that happened on Highway 101 on Monday January…

2024 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee Champions crowned

January 22, 2024 4:22 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, Four Santa Cruz County students punched their tickets to the California State Spelling Bee Championship in…

Eight units of an apartment complex in Santa Cruz flooded, no injuries reported

January 22, 2024 5:24 AM Mickey Adams, Nataly Gutierrez

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 22, 2024- People living at the Cypress Point Apartment Complex woke up to their apartments getting…

At least one person dead in crash on Highway 101 and Spence Road

January 22, 2024 12:07 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- At least one person is dead on Monday after they were involved in a crash on northbound Highway 101 and Spence…

California State University faculty members begin strike as students return to the classroom

January 12, 2024 4:54 PM Dania Romero, Nataly Gutierrez

MARINA, Calif. (KION): UPDATE ON JAN. 22, 2024 AT 6:43 PM- The California State Faculty Association began their five-day strike on Monday as students…

Woman living in an encampment in Soledad speaks on lifestyle as City of Soledad looks to address the growing encampment by partnering with Monterey County for a grant

January 19, 2024 12:59 PM Dania Romero

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The City of Soledad is looking to address a growing encampment near the Salinas River. For the past two years, Sally Serna…

Several road closures in place in Santa Cruz County

January 22, 2024 8:50 AM Karl Cooke

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV) – Several road closures are in place throughout Santa Cruz County according to CHP. Here is the list of closures…

Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest son Dexter has died at age 62

January 22, 2024 12:37 PM CNN

Originally Published: 22 JAN 24 13:37 ET Updated: 22 JAN 24 15:33 ET By Olivia LaBorde and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Dexter Scott King, the youngest…

Man arrested after allegedly being in possession of $1,000 in stolen property and burglary tools, police say

January 21, 2024 6:42 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police arrested a man who allegedly had possession of stolen property and burglary tools on Friday afternoon.…

Murphy Road Crossing to be closed on Monday due to possible flooding concerns

January 21, 2024 8:26 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced that Murphy Road Crossing will be closed due to possible flooding concerns from…

Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike Krzyzewski

January 21, 2024 3:59 PM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Only Her. Tara VanDerveer’s face shined in every corner of Maples Pavilion with…

Rain or shine, 49ers fans are ready for game day

January 20, 2024 7:13 PM Maxwell Glenn

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION) – Even a rain-filled forecast, couldn’t keep the Faithful from tailgating ahead of Saturday’s game. 49ers fans flooded the…

DeSantis ends 2024 presidential campaign and endorses Trump

January 21, 2024 12:24 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 21 JAN 24 15:03 ET Updated: 21 JAN 24 15:17 ET By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,…

Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the Packers

January 20, 2024 8:26 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy’s throws were off-target all night. The San Francisco defense…

Downed tree forces road closure in Aptos

January 20, 2024 12:44 PM Katie Nicora

APTOS, Calif. (KION) – Aptos Street at Soquel Drive in Aptos was shut down Saturday morning after a 50-foot tree fell on and blocked the entire…

PG&E having planned power outages in Carmel Valley to upgrade power poles and transformers

January 15, 2024 6:44 PM Derrick Ow, Dania Romero

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE JANUARY 19, 2024 5:37 PM: Planned outage on January 19th canceled due to weather conditions. PG&E has not…

Structure fire in Monterey leaves people displaced

January 19, 2024 11:27 AM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey officials are investigating a structure fire that left a number of people displaced Friday morning. Around 4:30…

One person detained during shelter in place in Watsonville

January 19, 2024 7:36 AM Karl Cooke

WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE 1/19/23 at 8:56 a.m. :The shelter in place on the 100 block of Quinza Court in Watsonville has been lifted.…

Kristin Smart’s family files lawsuit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, citing negligence in original investigation

January 18, 2024 3:35 PM Derrick Ow

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, the family of Kristen Smart has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The lawsuit lists…

Former Olympian and Bay Area swim coach died of accidental drowning

January 18, 2024 11:47 AM FOX 35

WRITTEN BY KTVU STAFF SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (FOX-35)- The death of former Olympian and renowned Bay Area swim coach Richard Thornton has been…

City of Salinas named one of the defendants in state lawsuit against Shangri-La Industries

January 18, 2024 5:54 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Sanborn Inn, Good Nite Inn, and Salinas Inn are former hotels that are now suppose to provide shelter for the homeless.…

Dungeness crab season officially opens on the Central Coast on Thursday

December 21, 2023 1:11 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 18, 2024 AT 6:27 PM- After multiple delays, commercial Dungeness crab season has officially opened on the…

Officer Tuan Le murder suspects plead not guilty

January 18, 2024 4:26 PM FOX 35

Written by KTVU staff OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- The three defendants charged with the murder of Oakland police Officer Tuan Le pleaded not guilty…

Warriors-Mavericks game postponed after death of Dejan Milojević

January 17, 2024 11:55 AM FOX 35

SALT LAKE CITY, (FOX-35)- UPDATE ON JAN. 18, 2024 AT 2:25 PM- The NBA postponed Friday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas…

Two Soledad men arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges, police say

January 18, 2024 12:35 PM Derrick Ow

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police arrested two Soledad men on multiple drug and weapons charges that stemmed from a chase.…

King City files lawsuit against a Project Homekey developer

January 16, 2024 5:42 PM Derrick Ow, Dania Romero

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, King City officials announced that they have filed a lawsuit against a Project Homekey developer for…

Caltrans taking submissions to name one of their snowplows

January 17, 2024 6:49 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans is taking submissions to choose a fun name for their snowplows. Yes, you read that correctly. Caltrans…

Suspect involved in deputy-involved non injury shooting has been arrested, Sheriff’s Office said

January 12, 2024 12:27 PM Scott Rates, Derrick Ow

ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 17, 2024 AT 5:57 PM- A 33-year-old man who was allegedly shot by two Monterey County Sheriff’s Office…

CAL FIRE responds to solo vehicle crash, driver expected to survive

January 17, 2024 5:29 PM Derrick Ow

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU said that a driver was hospitalized after a solo vehicle crash on Highway 17 near Glenwood Drive. The…

Morgan Hill sisters who died in Highway 152 crash have been identified

January 16, 2024 12:49 PM Derrick Ow

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two Morgan Hill sisters who died in a crash on Highway 152 have been identified on Tuesday morning. The Santa Clara County…

Los Gatos man accused of murdering wife, hiding body in Santa Cruz mountains, police say

January 17, 2024 4:57 PM FOX 35

LOS GATOS, Calif. (FOX-35)- A Los Gatos man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife and then hiding her body in the Santa Cruz…

Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District looking for additional funding to address pay issues for staff

January 15, 2024 11:25 AM Dania Romero

INTERLAKEN, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District is asking property owners in the area to vote on a new benefit assessment to…

Joe Thornton to have his jersey number retired by San Jose Sharks in 2024-25 season

January 17, 2024 4:28 PM Derrick Ow

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- No other San Jose Shark will be wearing No. 19 again. The Sharks announced that they will retire Joe Thornton’s jersey…

Male teenager detained after allegedly making death threat against Mayor Keeley, DA’s office investigating case

January 10, 2024 1:14 PM Derrick Ow, Scott Rates

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 17, 2024 AT 1:27 PM- Santa Cruz Police confirmed that a male teenager has been detained after allegedly…

Brent Brennan hired as Arizona head coach, multiple sources confirm

January 16, 2024 12:19 PM Derrick Ow

TUSCON, Ariz. (KION-TV)- After seven seasons in San Jose, Brent Brennan will be returning to a familiar place in the dessert. The San Jose State head…

Trump wins Iowa Republican caucuses

January 15, 2024 5:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday won the Iowa caucuses, solidifying his place as the…

Monterey Amberjacks returning in 2025

November 14, 2023 12:19 PM Ricardo Tovar, Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 15, 2024 AT 4:50 PM- The Monterey Amberjacks will be returning to Sollecito Park, but not for the 2024…

Community Human Services hosting an open house for new micro-shelter model

January 15, 2024 4:24 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, Community Human Services will be hosting an open house for a new micro-shelter model to help people in need to…