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Tiger Woods announces new junior golf event at Pebble Beach to debut in October

August 2, 2022 4:54 PM Derrick Ow

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., (KION TV): In October, Junior golfers will have an experience of a lifetime thanks to a golfing icon who created his own…

Hollister Martial Arts Academy to host school supply drive

August 2, 2022 3:19 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Sunday, August 7, the Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts will host a school supply drive for students needing school…

Three vehicle accident causes lane closure on US NB 101 at Airport

August 2, 2022 1:02 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, CALIF, (KION-TV): UPDATE AT 1:28 PM: Our photojournalist got to the scene and noticed that one of the lanes was reopened at the site of the…

CDCR: Monterey County second-degree attempted murder convict killed in prison

August 1, 2022 11:48 AM Ricardo Tovar

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 22-year-old Monterey County inmate died after being attacked in a housing unit dayroom at Pelican Bay State Prison…

Flores trial resumes with testimony from Kristin Smart’s 1996 dorm roommate

August 1, 2022 2:29 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) On Monday, the Kristin Smart murder trial resumed after being delayed for a few days due to an issue with a juror. Two…

Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over monkeypox

August 1, 2022 5:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency for monkeypox in order to bolster the state’s…

GEICO closes all California locations

August 1, 2022 4:49 PM Ricardo Tovar

(KION-TV) — GEICO has closed its 38 California offices and has stopped selling insurance over the phone to people in California, a representative…

Family of California shooting victims sue gun distributor

August 1, 2022 2:32 PM Associated Press

By WILSON RING Associated Press Family members of some of the people killed or wounded during a 2019 shooting at a California garlic festival are…

SPECIAL REPORT: The importance of minority mental health

July 29, 2022 10:39 PM Melody Waintal

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) Zach, age 12, has been in equine therapy for more than five years. “I think my grandmother took me to a fair, and there was…

Monterey County Regional Airport opens open-air waiting space

August 1, 2022 9:51 AM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Regional Airport announced the opening of an open-air space for passengers to wait for their flights.…

Alisal Union School District gives free haircuts, school supplies, food and hygiene products for students

July 28, 2022 11:17 AM Ricardo Tovar

A former Alisal USD alumna organized an event to give out free haircuts for students heading back to…

“Safe Beach Day” dashboard offers alerts for Santa Cruz beach visitors

July 30, 2022 6:12 PM Victor Guzman

If you’re planning a visit to Santa Cruz Main or Cowells Beach, a new dashboard could provide a look at some hazards or events on any particular…

Fire forces road closures in Santa Cruz County

July 31, 2022 3:06 PM Veronica Macias

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) Local fire agencies responded to a structure fire at ABC Roofing Complex on Sunday around noon. Several people…

McKinney fire continues to grow

July 31, 2022 1:07 PM Veronica Macias

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) The McKinney fire in Siskiyou County remains active and is threatening structures. As of Sunday morning the fire…

PG&E reporting hundreds of customers without power along San Benancio Road

July 30, 2022 4:33 PM Victor Guzman

PG&E is reporting hundreds of customers have lost power along San Benancio Road in Monterey…

Card skimmer, hidden camera found at Bank of America ATM near downtown Hollister

July 30, 2022 11:09 AM Victor Guzman

Hollister Police are warning Bank of America customers to check their bank accounts after finding a card skimming device and hidden camera at an ATM…

Fire burning behind Goodwill on Moffett Street in Salinas

July 29, 2022 5:57 PM Ricardo Tovar

Salinas Fire crews have all but put out a grass fire that started burning behind a Goodwill facility in…

Man arrested for burglary of King City home

July 29, 2022 2:19 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- King City Police said a man was arrested Friday and statements gathered revealed he was involved in a home burglary that…

Hollister Police searching for suspect in shooting at park barbeque

July 25, 2022 10:44 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE July 29, 2022, at 9:21 a.m.- Hollister Police are still looking for a man who is allegedly involved in a…

Second Old Stage Road fire in two days burns barn and home

July 29, 2022 1:46 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire that began in a barn on Old Stage Road was knocked down by firefighters Friday. Salinas Fire said the fire spread…

Los Padres National Forest asks for public comments for their Ecological Restoration Project

July 29, 2022 7:34 PM Ricardo Tovar

SOLVANG, Calif. (KION-TV)- Los Padres National Forest is asking for public comment for their Ecological Restoration Project before August 28. This is…

California not ready to declare emergency over monkeypox

July 29, 2022 1:55 PM Associated Press

DON THOMPSON and JANIE HAR Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials are pressing for more vaccine and acting with “utmost…

Vegetation fire burning off Highway 101 and Nestles Road in Soledad

July 29, 2022 11:54 AM Ricardo Tovar

Soledad, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE July 29, 2022, at 12:39 p.m. – Mulitple Fire Agencies responded this morning to a fire burning near Soledad. You…

Lance takes starting QB job for 49ers in stride

July 28, 2022 5:22 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The person perhaps most unfazed by San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan’s…

Capitola lifeguard honored for rescuing crashed pilot on Huntington Beach

July 28, 2022 8:09 PM Ricardo Tovar

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thursday night, Capitola recognized a lifeguard who helped rescue a pilot whose plane crashed into Huntington Beach six…

Fire on Old Stage Road spreads to multiple outbuildings in Salinas

July 28, 2022 2:31 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salians Fire and multiple agencies were on the scene of a fire on the 700 block of Old Stage Road Thursday at around 1:15…

Five people arrested in Greenfield after assault on police officer with a scooter

July 28, 2022 10:23 AM Ricardo Tovar

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said one of their officers was assaulted with a metal scooter Wednesday around 3:44 p.m. Officers had…

Police conduct warrant for wanted Soledad attempted homicide suspect

June 29, 2022 12:32 PM Ricardo Tovar

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE JULY 30, 2022, at 2:36 p.m.–Several law agencies conducted a warrant on North Street in Soledad Tuesday to find an…

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office warns parents of illegal beach parties

July 28, 2022 5:49 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that they have received complaints of teens throwing rowdy parties at…

Police: Gang member arrested in Salinas with three firearms

July 28, 2022 4:55 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a known gang member Thursday at Denny’s parking lot on Blanco. Hector Gurrero Jr., 28,…

19th annual Monterey Beer Festival returns with added hard seltzer

July 28, 2022 3:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

Craft breweries and hard seltzer producers from all over California will assemble Saturday at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for the annual Beer…

Monkeypox vaccine allocation on the Central Coast

July 28, 2022 1:09 PM Ricardo Tovar

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- As of Thursday, there are 4,639 cases of monkeypox in the United States. California has 799 of those cases,…

Hollister to use crooked street mistake to host kart race event

July 27, 2022 10:10 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – Last week, the internet went crazy over a seemingly improbable mistake on Ladd Lane that left Rainbow Road in Mario…

Hollister Police seek furever homes for furry friends

July 27, 2022 5:05 PM Katie Nicora

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police officers have taken time out of their days to help spotlight some animals in need of homes. Such as…

Anzar fire near Aromas 100% contained

July 21, 2022 3:59 PM Ricardo Tovar

AROMAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) UPDATE: 7/26/22 7:12 p.m.-The Anzar Fire that started Thursday near Aromas is now 100% contained, according to CAL FIRE BEU.…

William Shatner gives thanks to Gilroy citizens for returning his wallet

July 27, 2022 12:06 PM Ricardo Tovar

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Mission Log: In a search for Captain Kirk’s wallet, two good Gilroy earthlings that work for B&T Farms returned his…

ODFL fined $1.36 million for improper hazardous waste

July 27, 2022 3:15 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and 15 other District Attorney’s Office settled a case with Old Dominion…

Pacific Grove Pet Parade preps

July 21, 2022 3:23 PM Ricardo Tovar

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Pacific Grove Pet Parade will return Friday, July 29, and begins at 2 p.m. Participants will meet at Caledonia…

Salinas Police looking for four suspects connected with sunglasses robbery

July 27, 2022 10:04 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for four suspects who burglarized the Sunglass Hut at the Northridge Mall Tuesday.…

Despite rising inflation, National Retail Federation reports families will be buying back-to-school supplies

July 27, 2022 10:37 AM Ana Torrea

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With school starting next week, people are heading to the stores to make sure their kids are ready for the first day of…

Teen arrested for armed robbery in Santa Cruz

July 8, 2022 4:10 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE July 27, 2022, at 5:09 p.m.- Scotts Valley Police arrested an armed robbery suspect on Monday. The robbery…

Highway 1 closed north of Pfeiffer State Park after vehicle versus pole

July 27, 2022 12:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that Highway 1 just north of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is closed after a vehicle hit a pole. The pole is…

Emergency repairs scheduled for River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales in August

July 27, 2022 11:27 AM Ricardo Tovar

SOLEDAD. Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County said there will be a full closure of River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales for construction. The…

Ticket worth $2.9 million sold in San Bernardino County

July 27, 2022 9:36 AM Ricardo Tovar

BAKER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Mega Millions Jackpot reaching over $1 billion Wednesday was not the only good piece of news for one lucky person. One…

Monterey County blood drives to help with critical blood shortage

July 26, 2022 10:30 AM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Vitalant will be hosting blood drives in Monterey County to help with critical blood shortages. Vitalant says…

Monterey County middle school wrestling champ recognized with “Ayden Schlotthauer Day”

June 13, 2022 11:28 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE: July 26, 2022, at 3:47 p.m.- One Marina middle schooler was recognized by Monterey County for his hard work in…

Monterey Regional Fire District name new Fire Chief

July 26, 2022 8:01 PM Ricardo Tovar

The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District announced that Interim Fire Chief David J. Sargenti will be named their permanent chief…

Gilroy Police arrest four in realtion to two separate July stabbings

July 26, 2022 7:00 PM Ricardo Tovar

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police said they arrested four suspects concerning two stabbings in city limits during July. The stabbings occurred…

MPUSD getting ready for back-to-school with latest COVID protocols and later start times

July 26, 2022 11:51 AM Ana Torrea

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey’s new school year starts next week. Teachers and staff at the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District are…

Greenfield hit-and-run victim dies, suspect still on the run from police

July 23, 2022 1:03 PM Victor Guzman

Greenfield Police are looking for the suspect involved in a hit-and-run collision Friday that left a pedestrian badly…