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5-year-old girl dies, search suspended for missing 54-year-old man off Half Moon Bay Coast

November 26, 2023 11:21 AM FOX 35

BY O. Gloria Okorie and KTVU staff HALF MOON BAY, Calif., (FOX-35)- A 5-year-old girl who was rescued from Half Moon Bay’s coast has died, according…

Dog died in intense cottage fire in Santa Cruz, one person hurt while trying to escape: Firefighters

November 25, 2023 1:44 PM Scott Rates

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Early Friday morning the Santa Cruz Fire Department responded to a fierce structure fire at 127 Ocean Street.…

Be Mindful: Addressing mental health challenges in Monterey County

November 22, 2023 6:41 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Plenty of people stopped to get gas in Salinas on their way to visit their family for the holiday…

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has a new Wellness Dog, but now it needs a name

November 24, 2023 11:15 AM Victor Guzman

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office introduced its new Wellness Dog via social media. But now they’re…

39-year-old man arrested after he allegedly stabbed a male victim in front of Safeway in Del Rey Oaks, police say

November 23, 2023 3:19 PM Derrick Ow

DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police have arrested a man after he stabbed a victim in front of the Del Rey Oaks Safeway on Thursday…

California fourth grade students get free access to more state parks and museums

November 23, 2023 4:25 PM Derrick Ow

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fourth grade students throughout the state of California will now be able to get free access to more state parks and…

American Legion Post 31 lends a helping hand on Thanksgiving

November 23, 2023 5:23 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thanksgiving morning, many were enjoying their meals at American Legion Post 31 in Salinas. Volunteers who served meals…

Two men arrested after allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles

November 23, 2023 2:34 PM Derrick Ow

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police have arrested 18-year-old Izaiah Barrera and 19-year-old Jose Lendechy Jr., after officers said that they try…

68-year-old Los Gatos man dies in crash near Morgan Hill, passenger seriously injured

November 23, 2023 11:26 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a 68-year-old Los Gatos man has died when his motorcycle crashed with a…

‘Turkey, family… football’: NFL pays tribute to the great John Madden during Thanksgiving Day games

November 23, 2023 12:53 PM FOX 35

Written by Freddy Brewster OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- The NFL is paying tribute to legendary sports announcer and former Oakland Raiders coach John…

City of Greenfield to host community yard sale in December

November 23, 2023 12:36 PM Derrick Ow

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The City of Greenfield announced that they will be having a community yard sale on Dec. 9 thru 10. City…

‘Shocking’ report shows skyrocketing number of California college students struggling to pay for food, housing

November 23, 2023 11:56 AM FOX 35

WRITTEN BY JOSHUA Q. NELSON SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX-35)- A new report shows a skyrocketing number of California college students struggling to pay…

Monterey City Council approves Cannabis Business ordinance

November 22, 2023 12:42 PM Dania Romero

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey City Council passed their final reading of the Cannabis Business Regulatory Ordinance during Tuesday night’s…

Retired Salinas High teacher honored for his 3,500-mile cross-country journey on foot for mental health awareness

November 22, 2023 5:54 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A retired Salinas High School astronomy teacher can now put his feet up for a good reason. Phillip Duetschle completed a…

$20,000 reward being offered for suspect involved in deadly hit-and-run

November 19, 2023 11:22 AM Derrick Ow

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola Police said that there is a $20,000 reward being offered to find a suspect who was allegedly involved in a…

Two suspects arrested on possession of illegal firearms

November 22, 2023 4:37 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they have arrested two people who were in possession of multiple illegal firearms on Tuesday night.…

San Jose parents charged with murder after toddler dies of fentanyl, meth poisoning

November 22, 2023 2:44 PM FOX 35

BY KTVU STAFF SAN JOSE, Calif., (FOX-35) – In an unprecedented move, the Santa Clara County District Attorney on Wednesday announced prosecutors…

Suspect and victim identified in fight in Santa Cruz

November 18, 2023 1:44 PM Katie Nicora, Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)- Santa Cruz Police have identified the suspect and victim who were involved in a fight between two friends on Nov. 17.…

Hollister City Council to bring back a work-site wellness program for Police and Fire departments

November 21, 2023 4:40 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister City Council unanimously approved to bring back a work-site wellness program for Hollister Police and Fire…

Travelers getting set to fly for Thanksgiving weekend

November 21, 2023 11:22 AM Nataly Gutierrez

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) Travelers at San Jose Mineta International Airport are getting ready to visit their friends and family for Thanksgiving.…

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…