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Salinas man injured in Williams Road shooting after argument with suspect

November 27, 2023 12:05 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man in his 30’s is expected to be okay after being shot in the hand on Williams Road on Sunday night. Salinas…

Soledad removes eucalyptus trees at Ramus park to make room for fire ladder truck

November 27, 2023 11:01 AM Dania Romero

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The City of Soledad removed seven eucalyptus trees at Ramus Park on Monday morning. The city saying the trees are a hazard…

Salinas Valley Health, Anthem Blue Cross reach multi-year agreement on new contract

October 31, 2023 11:11 AM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross reached an agreement on a new contract that applies to Anthem members enrolled…

Two pets die in house fire in Santa Cruz, no civilian or firefighter injuries reported, firefighters say

November 26, 2023 12:08 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Fire Department confirmed that two pets have died in a structure fire on Sunday morning. Santa Cruz Fire…

Person arrested for making criminal threats and entering school grounds without registering in Pacific Grove: Police

November 25, 2023 1:16 PM Scott Rates

PACIFIC GROVE , Calif. (KION-TV)- Keeping school campus safe has become a top priority around the country. Recent incidents at schools in…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

County of Monterey Health Department awarded over $250,000 in traffic and safety grant

November 16, 2023 3:08 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The County of Monterey’s Public Health Bureau announced that they have received over a $250,000…

Watsonville Police identifies mother-daughter duo who reportedly stole over $100,000 from a jewelry store

November 16, 2023 12:27 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Watsonville Police identified two woman who allegedly robbed $100,000 from a jewelry store in…

David DePape convicted on charges from attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband

November 16, 2023 11:37 AM FOX 35

BY KTVU STAFF SAN FRANCISCO – A jury has convicted the man who broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband with a…

The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources say

November 16, 2023 10:00 AM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners,…

County of Monterey to test new emergency alert software and system starting on Nov. 27

November 15, 2023 1:07 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced they will be testing their new emergency alert system starting on Nov. 27. The…

Businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea preparing for the rain and strong winds

November 15, 2023 11:01 AM Nataly Gutierrez

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain and heavy winds are expected to arrive on the Monterey Peninsula on Wednesday and later this…

Draymond Green suspended five games by the NBA

November 15, 2023 5:35 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- The NBA announced that Draymond Green has been given a five-game suspension according to multiple league sources. Green was…

Father and son arrested on illegal firearms charges

November 15, 2023 4:45 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police announced that a father and son were arrested after they both had illegal weapons in their possession.…

Alex Loera joins Bay FC as the expansion team’s first player after trade with Current

November 15, 2023 1:54 PM Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Defensive midfielder Alex Loera has become the first player for Bay FC, the National Women’s Soccer League…

Big Basin Redwoods State Park closed on Wednesday due to heavy winds

November 15, 2023 11:53 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California State Parks announced that Big Basin Redwoods State Park will be closed on Wednesday due to…

Watsonville City Council pause virtual public comments from meeting due to hate speech

November 14, 2023 10:33 AM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, the Watsonville City Council announced that they will be discontinuing public comment via Zoom…

Five suspects arrested for strong-armed robbery in Monterey

November 14, 2023 5:23 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that five suspects were arrested for a strong-armed robbery incident that took place on Monday…

Hazel Hawkins and Anthem Blue Cross extends contract

November 13, 2023 6:42 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV- On Monday afternoon, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced a new two-year contract extension with Anthem Blue Cross.…

Rountree Detention Center inmates graduate from Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program

November 13, 2023 1:06 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said two inmates graduated from the Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program…