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Pajaro Prepares Workshop taking place on Thursday night

January 24, 2024 5:14 PM Derrick Ow

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey will be hosting a community workshop to update people living in Pajaro on Winter Storm Prep efforts.…

Kaiser Permanente is expanding to Monterey County

January 24, 2024 4:51 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- One of the largest employers in the state will soon be expanding to Monterey County. A Kaiser Permanente spokesperson…

Salinas Councilmembers vote to increase their salary by 300%

January 24, 2024 5:50 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Salinas council members are expected to get a hefty pay raise soon. All but one councilman voted in favor of a wage increase…

California Rodeo Salinas scholarships are now open

January 24, 2024 6:10 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas scholarship program is now open for students who are looking for help in their educational…

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…

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…

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…

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…

San Jose State hires Ken Niumatalolo as new football coach

January 22, 2024 3:38 PM Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Jose State has hired former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as the Spartans head coach. Athletic…

Citing crime, In-N-Out announces closure of Oakland restaurant

January 22, 2024 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — In-N-Out said Sunday it will close its only…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Speeding car flies off Highway 80 exit and into building, driver in stable condition

January 15, 2024 2:39 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol are investigating a crash that involved speeding car that jumped an off-ramp and flew…

Marina Fire extinguishes debris fire, no injuries reported

January 14, 2024 8:46 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Marina Fire Department extinguished a shed fire that took place near a church on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters said…

School buses at Alisal Union School District goes green

January 11, 2024 11:24 AM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- School buses at Alisal Union School District are turning green in an effort be environmentally friendly. The district has…

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta named among inductees for the California Hall of Fame Class of 2024

January 11, 2024 6:00 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced 10 new inductees into the California Hall Fame Class of 2024 and one of the inductees…

20-year-old man and 15-year-old juvenile arrested after gun was found in car during a traffic stop, police say

January 11, 2024 4:32 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police arrested a 20-year-old man and a 15-year-old juvenile on multiple charges after they were found to…

Two armed robbery suspects arrested in Seaside, police say

January 11, 2024 3:12 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Seaside Police said they have arrested two suspects who allegedly stole jewelry from a man in December.…

CSUMB launches new hospitality scholars program

January 11, 2024 12:56 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- California State University, Monterey Bay are expanding their hospitality scholars program in partnership with Pebble…

Capitola City Council to present wharf storm damage during council meeting

January 10, 2024 5:59 PM Derrick Ow

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- It will be deja vu during the first city council meeting of the year for Capitola. On Thursday, the City Council will…

Monterey County Board of Supervisors approve changes to outdoor Commercial Cannabis regulations

January 10, 2024 4:34 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved some changes to the county’s outdoor commercial cannabis regulations on…

Another lawsuit set to be filed by hundreds of Pajaro residents against government agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

January 10, 2024 5:52 PM Dania Romero

PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – People in Pajaro are now suing Monterey and Santa Cruz County plus other government entities for neglecting the Pajaro levee…

Rafael Baca re-signs with Monterey Bay F.C. on a two-year deal

January 10, 2024 12:39 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Bay F.C. checked off a major box on their offseason list on Wednesday. The club announced that Rafael Baca has…

Dog injured in shooting on Pajaro Bridge levee had to have leg amputated, police say

December 28, 2023 4:28 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 9, 2024 AT 12:43 PM- Watsonville Police said that a dog that was shot on the Pajaro Bridge levee had to…

PG&E planning for another price hike

January 9, 2024 10:52 AM Dania Romero

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As the temperature goes down outside, people tend to raise the temperature inside. PG&E customers have seen…

Justin Cummings becomes first African-American chair for Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors

January 9, 2024 12:36 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- During their first board meeting of the year, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted Justin Cummings to serve…

Glenn Church elected to chair of Board of Supervisors, Chris Lopez elected to vice chair

January 9, 2024 3:18 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- As the calendar has officially turned to 2024, there will be some changes to the County of Monterey leadership. Monterey…

Raising Cane’s coming to Salinas?

January 9, 2024 5:54 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you love Chicken fingers, then you might have a new spot to go to on the Central Coast. Raising Cane’s which is a…