Plane makes emergency landing near Gonzales, Deputies say no injuries reported
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a pilot made an emergency landing in an ag field just north of…
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Watsonville Community Hospital nurses ratify new contract with Pajaro Valley Health Care District
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Nurses at Watsonville Community Hospital have ratified a new three-year contract with the Pajaro Valley Health Care…
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Pacific Grove Police identify two suspects allegedly involved in attempted homicide investigation
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.- (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 10, 2023 AT 12:06 PM- Pacific Grove Police have identified the two suspects who have been arrested…
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Fire at Midtown Community Center causes $250,000 in damage, according to Santa Cruz Fire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – People at a community center used for multiple church services are counting their blessings after a fire broke out…
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Hollister man arrested after allegedly breaking into home and attacking homeowner
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police arrested a man they said was caught breaking into a home and was confronted by the homeowner on…
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Two people arrested for allegedly attempting to steal $4,000 worth of merchandise from Lululemon
LOS GATOS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Los-Gatos Monte Sereno Police said they arrested two people accused of stealing from a Lululemon store in the Los…
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Monterey man arrested on hate crime charge after allegedly vandalizing vehicle of person “because they were Muslim,” says police
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 46-year-old Monterey man is facing hate crime and vandalism charges after allegedly scratching a person’s car because…
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Soledad City Council votes to let voters decide fate of District Elections ordinance
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad councilmembers have approved to allow voters to decide the fate of a District-Based Elections ordinance…
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Doctors from Mexico filling holes in California farmworker health care
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Doctors from Mexico at the Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas continue filling a gap in providing health care services…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim in Acosta Plaza shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON DEC. 3, 2023 AT 12:36 PM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have identified the 32-year-old man who was shot…
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King City man arrested on attempted murder charges after shooting took place on Sussex Way, police say
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The King City Police Department said that a King City man has been arrested after he allegedly shot a man on Sussex Way…
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Monterey County Regional Fire gets state grant for emergency and rescue services
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District got a state grant for their fire fighter safety program. The…
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Living in the 831- Lucy’s on Lighthouse
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- We have started a new series called Living in the 831. We will hear the stories of the people and places that makes…
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Santa Cruz County adds sales tax measure to ballot
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County voters will be able to decide to raise the sales tax for unincorporated parts of the county.…
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Salinas Police say at-home masseur allegedly sexually assaulted female farmworkers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 6, 2023 AT 5:41 PM- Salinas Police said that a 53-year-old at-home masseur allegedly sexually abused…
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Monterey County Supervisors approve changes to $20 million Pajaro relief plan to allow more funding for individual, economic recovery
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A $20 million plan has been approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors which would offer half of the…
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Paul Flores’ alleged attacker charged with felony attempted murder in Fresno County Court
FRESNO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 6, 2023 AT 11:45 AM- The Fresno County Court said that multiple felony charges were filed against the inmate…
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Bird flu detected in San Benito County, health officials said
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 5, 2023 AT 6:16 PM: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said bird flu has been…
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Salinas city council considering significant pay increase for council, mayor
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas city council members are moving forward with a significant annual salary increase for its members, including the…
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Capt. Joe Moses retiring from Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime member for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has retired. Capt. Joe Moses was recognized by the Monterey…
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One juvenile arrested in Hollister shooting, no injuries resulting from shooting, police say
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said that a juvenile suspect has been arrested and booked into the San Benito County Youth Services…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returning to the California International Airshow in 2024, Blue Angels returning to Salinas in 2025
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It may be December, but it is never too early to get excited for the California International Airshow Salinas. Airshow…
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Man arrested on forgery and elder financial abuse charges, police say
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said that a 38-year-old man turned himself in on Monday after he was wanted for felony check…
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Pacific Grove wants input on new City Manager
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Pacific Grove is asking people who live there for their input selecting a new City Manager. They’re…
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60 new flock safety cameras possibly coming to Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas City Council is planning to discuss adding 60 new flock safety cameras during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.…
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Santa Cruz City Council denies oversized vehicle ordinance appeal
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE ON MARCH 14, 2024 AT 10:58 AM- On Tuesday night, the Santa Cruz City Council declined an effort to oppose…
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Local agencies hold Emergency Preparedness Event
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON DEC. 2, 2023 AT 1:55 PM- On Saturday, multiple government agencies held an emergency preparedness meeting in…
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Soledad spreading holiday cheer during Christmas Celebration
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, the City of Soledad held their Christmas Celebration which gets the community into the holiday spirit. Eva…
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Overnight closures of Highway 9 set to take place on Monday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that there will be a overnight closure starting on Monday night at 8 p.m. Drivers will will…
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Pajaro families move out after an apartment complex deemed unfit to live in
PAJARO, Calif. (KION -TV) UPDATE ON DEC. 1, 2023 AT 5:55 PM- Friday was the day families living at 29 San Juan Rd in Pajaro had to move out and call…
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Soledad families reunite with grandparents after decades apart in Mexico
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Family members from Mexico reunited with loved ones in Soledad for the first time in several decades. Although it was…
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Pinnacles National Park suspends shuttle service due to unexpected lack of staffing
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pinnacles National Park announced its shuttle service is shut down until further notice after an unexpected loss of…
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Salinas to discuss “Red Light Abatement” ordinance to address increase in sex workers in certain neighborhoods
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Salinas council members are discussing a new ordinance they believe could help address people’s concerns about an increase…
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Federal funding secured for Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s “Vision Zero” plan
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — $640,000 in federal funding has been secured to help the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)…
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Community members in Pajaro receive test alert ahead of winter storms season
PAJARO, Calif. (KION) – On Thursday morning, residents in Pajaro received emergency text messages from the Monterey County Department of Emergency…
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Del Rey Oaks Police looking for alleged second suspect involved in storage unit burglaries
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police said they are looking for a second suspect who is allegedly connected to multiple storage unit…
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Greenfield man sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcible rape causing bodily injury, DA says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 29-year-old Greenfield man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for committing three counts of forcible rape…
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Hugh Roberts II thanks Monterey Bay F.C. fans after having contract option declined
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 30, 2023 AT 12:27 PM- Former Monterey Bay F.C. defender Hugh Roberts II shared a statement to KION on…
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47-year-old Watsonville man arrested on attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbed a man, police say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have arrested a 47-year-old man after he allegedly stabbed a 32-year-old man outside of a liquor…
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Montage Health unveils Ohana campus to help youth mental health patients
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, Montage Health opened their Ohana Center where young people are provided a safe space to share what…
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County of Monterey looking to increase fines for illegal dumping
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey is looking to potentially increase fines for illegal dumping. The county said they are…
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Man dressed as escaped prisoner arrested for seven outstanding warrants including possession of meth, police say
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said that a man that was dressed as an escaped convict was arrested after allegedly having meth in…
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Highway 35 set to reopen on Friday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Highway 35 which has been closed for two months due to repairs from winter storms is scheduled to reopen on…
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DA’s Office: Man arrested for Pajaro bar shooting that killed two people allegedly acted in self-defense
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 28, 2023 AT 1:26 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a 47-year-old Watsonville man…
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CSUMB to host winter night market on Dec. 7
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Students and Staff at Cal State University Monterey Bay will be able to get their holiday shopping done a little early…
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Neighbors react to house fire that killed two pets in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): Two pets died in a house fire this past weekend in Santa Cruz. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez is checking to see if the family…
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Work on final phase of College Lake Water Supply Pipeline Project to begin in 2024
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency shared an update on the the College Laker Water Supply Pipeline Project. The…
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California governor will pay to clear out homeless camps
BY HENRY LEE and KTVU Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX-35)- Gov. Newsom announced Monday he has earmarked funds to local and state agencies to…
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Marina man arrested for allegedly killing Fresno County woman
HURON, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 19-year-old Marina man is booked on murder charges in Fresno County for allegedly killing a woman early Sunday morning.…
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Mother and child struck by vehicle along San Benito and Haydon Street in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman and her child were airlifted with severe injuries after being struck by a Sedan in Hollister, according to…
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