Sheriffs del Condado de Santa Cruz proporcionan cmaras corporales a sus agentes
Con sólo un clic, alguaciles del Condado de Santa Cruz podrán captar interacciones con la comunidad a traves de nuevas cámaras…
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Encuentran cuerpo cerca de Bird Rock en Pebble Beach
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey dijo que está trabajando para recuperar un cuerpo cerca de Bird Rock en el área de…
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Carr Lake Project targeting November groundbreaking, city looking for names for the park
SALINAS, Calif- (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON JULY 25, 2023 AT 11:53 AM- The City of Salinas and Big Sur Land Trust is looking for a name for a planned park…
Continue ReadingWater rescue is underway, 2 people are missing in Pebble Beach
An ocean rescue is currently underway in Pebble Beach, where Cal Fire said two people are unaccounted for after going into the water. Cal Fire…
Continue ReadingProtecting undocumented immigrants: Watsonville reaffirms sanctuary status
Since Donald Trump took over the White House, immigrant lawyer Doug Keegan said anxiety swept the immigrant community. “There’s a lot of…
Continue ReadingArea counties face steep cost of storm repair costs
From wiped out roads to devastating floods, the cost of recent Central Coast storms is enormous and it’s only January. “This year there…
Continue ReadingRelay for Life kickoff scheduled in Salinas
Organizers of the Relay For Life cancer fundraiser in Salinas will officially kickoff the 2017 campaign on Saturday at Northridge Mall. The kickoff…
Continue ReadingPets in Salinas looking for their families
Recent storms have not only affected people all over the Central Coast, but their animals as well. Powerful winds have blown down numerous gates and…
Continue ReadingResearchers pleased with health of Elkhorn Slough
On a quiet day in Moss Landing, 25 researchers gathered in front of nearly 100 community members to discuss the importance of the Elkhorn Slough…
Continue ReadingNew program will give Salinas residents instant access to data
UPDATED 1/24/17 5:30 PM: A global non-profit plans to work with the City of Salinas to provide special technical assistance to make the community a…
Continue ReadingOfficers identified in Salinas O.I.S. case
UPDATE 1/24/17 5:12 PM: The Salinas Police Department has released the names of two officers who fired their weapons in a deadly officer-involved…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz police searching for prowler and burglary suspects
Santa Cruz police are asking for the public’s help finding a suspected prowler and three burglary suspects. According to police, a man was…
Continue ReadingMilitary exercise planned for Wednesday in Monterey
Navy officials say there is a chance people may see increased military activity Wednesday around the Navy’s facilities in Monterey. They want…
Continue ReadingSalinas inicia nuevo programa para compartir datos con residentes
Salinas inicia un esfuerzo para crear participación y transparencia entre residentes y la ciudad. Líderes anunciaron, el martes, un…
Continue ReadingFlying Wedge pavement stripes promote bicycle safety
Caltrans and bicycling advocates hope new pavement stripes will protect cyclists from hazards in the road. The angled striping pattern is called the…
Continue ReadingGobernador de California declara estado de emergencia en condados de la Costa Central
El Gobernador de California, Jerry Brown, ha declarado un estado de emergencia en 50 condados incluyendo Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Benito y Santa…
Continue ReadingCastroville homicide victim identified
UPDATE 1/24/17 12:00 PM: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of a homicide victim killed Saturday night in Castroville.…
Continue ReadingBig cleanup underway at Santa Cruz beaches
After a weekend of high surf and pounding waves, crews are facing the mammoth task of removing driftwood and debris from beaches in the city of Santa…
Continue ReadingAg companies wait while rain keeps falling
UPDATE 1/23/2016 5:20 PM: Recent rains is setting back agriculture production for some local growers. Some say they may not be able to plant their…
Continue ReadingRain helps but drought is always lurking
Rain is typically a welcome sight here in California. “Yeah, I like the rain. It’s, like, cozy,” local surfer Kay Kelli told KION.…
Continue ReadingSupporters prepare to defend Measure Z
Monterey County’s anti-fracking bill, Measure Z, may have passed in November, but implementation is hitting some roadblocks. In December, major…
Continue ReadingRoad work will cause closure of Valencia Road, Trout Gulch Road and Aptos School Road for two weeks
Road work will force the closure of Valencia Road between Trout Gulch Road and Aptos School Road for two weeks. Officials said an alternative route…
Continue ReadingResidente de Castroville vctima de balacera mortal durante fiesta
ACTUALIZACIÓN 01/24/17 10:45 AM: La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey ha identificado a la víctima que fue baleada a muerte…
Continue ReadingGov Brown declares state of emergency for local counties
Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for 50 counties across California, including Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Santa…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz police catch suspected bike thief during sting operation
A homeless man was arrested in Santa Cruz after a sting operation targeting bike thieves. Santa Cruz Police said the department’s Neighborhood…
Continue Reading15-year-old gunshot victim dies
UPDATE 1/23/17 3:10 PM: The 15-year-old boy who was shot in the head as he stood near a Salinas intersection last Friday has died. Salinas police say…
Continue ReadingGonzales working to close the digital divide
When it comes to the internet, there are haves and have nots. It’s called the digital divide and cities across the country are trying to close…
Continue ReadingJoven de 15 aos de edad baleado varias veces en Salinas muere en el hospital
ACTUALIZACIÓN 01/23/17 4:57 PM: El joven de 15 años de edad que fue baleado en la cabeza mientras estaba cerca de una…
Continue ReadingCampesinos son vulnerables al trfico humano en la Costa Central
El tráfico humano se ven en todas partes, incluyendo la Costa Central, y vive en cada industria. “Hay dos tipos de tráfico el…
Continue ReadingMujer de Salinas muere en accidente vehicular por la Autopista 68 el viernes
Una mujer de Salinas murió el viernes en la noche cuando perdió control de su vehículo y chocó contra otro auto que…
Continue ReadingSalinas woman killed in Friday car accident
A Salinas woman died Friday night when her SUV crossed over the lane and struck another vehicle on Highway 68, west of Torero Drive. The California…
Continue ReadingMonday morning road report
At 10:00 a.m. Monday, Caltrans District 5 reported the following road conditions: (Santa Cruz County) Highway 17 – Northbound traffic is…
Continue ReadingUDPATE: More slides for Highway 17
UPDATE: If you don’t want to deal with detours and delays, steer clear of Highway 17. Caltrans crews are cleaning up slides on northbound…
Continue ReadingFlash flood warning for San Lorenzo River
The National Weather Service in Monterey has issued a flash flood warning for areas along the San Lorenzo River. This includes communities between…
Continue ReadingHeavy waves breaking apart Historic Cement Ship
Last year, the already deteriorating Cement Ship took a beating from powerful storms during El Nino. This year is no different. Repeated hits from…
Continue ReadingMore than 15K people join Women’s March Santa Cruz County
Thousand gathered in front of Santa Cruz City Hall, showing strength in numbers as they took over downtown Santa Cruz. “By engaging our…
Continue ReadingStorm triggers slide and slipout in Scotts Valley
Sunday’s storm has created some challenges for residents of Scotts Valley. KION’s photographer found this slipout on Nelson Road.…
Continue ReadingCadillac Drive road closed after a mudslide; emergency personnel currently in area
Cadillac Drive is closed Sunday after a mudslide and emergency personnel are currently in the area addressing the damage. Scotts Valley police said…
Continue ReadingCaution over big waves prompts Santa Cruz wharf closure
UPDATE: Santa Cruz officials said the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is safe and will reopen to the public on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Change any plans that…
Continue ReadingBig waves, big mess in Capitola Village
Big waves made it over the sea wall at Capitola Village, bringing in logs and debris onto the Esplanade. Public works crews were out early on…
Continue ReadingUC Santa Cruz students stage walkout and demonstration
As President Donald Trump takes over the White House, hundreds of protestors took over downtown Santa Cruz. “I’m definitely feeling sad,…
Continue ReadingProtesters build their own wall in Santa Cruz
Protesters spoke out against President Donald Trump by building their own wall in downtown Santa Cruz on Thursday. Artists and volunteers said they…
Continue ReadingLevee breach expands, floods Lovers Lane in Hollister
UPDATE 1/20/2017 10:20 p.m. An expansion of a levee breach near Pacheco Creek forced more than 20 families from their homes on Thursday. It’s…
Continue ReadingDesbordamiento de arroyo en Hollister provoca evacuaciones obligatorias otra vez
ACTUALIZACIÓN 01/20/17 9:06 PM: Autoridades del Condado de San Benito nuevamente han ordenado evacuaciones obligatorias para residentes…
Continue ReadingConductora en Monterey muere tras chocar su carro contra rbol en la carretera
Una mujer 61 años de edad y residente de Monterey murió el viernes en la mañana despues de que su carro se impactó contra…
Continue ReadingPolica de Greenfield busca a sospechoso que apual a mujer
Una mujer de 50 años de edad está en condición crítica despues de ser apuñalada en Greenfield el viernes en la…
Continue ReadingHollister resident helps police catch home burglary suspects
Two people accused of breaking into a home in Hollister were quickly caught thanks to an alert resident nearby. According to police, 19-year-old…
Continue ReadingRV crushed by fallen tree
UPDATED 7:07 1/20/17: Morning storms took a toll on much of Santa Cruz County. Sand near the Santa Cruz Beach Board walk was littered with debris…
Continue ReadingDriver killed when car hits tree in roadway
Updated to correct victim information: A 61-year-old Monterey woman was killed Friday morning when her car struck a downed tree that lay across the…
Continue ReadingStudents react to President’s inauguration speech
Too young to vote in the November election, yet on the verge of adulthood. On Friday, KION watched parts of President Trump’s inauguration…
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