Former ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker hospitalized
Longtime “Price Is Right” host Bob Barker is in the hospital. It was about two weeks ago when Barker hurt his back. Paramedics were…
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Cal Fire schedules prescribed burn in Gabilan range
If you see smoke rising from the hills east of Salinas, it will likely come from a prescribed burn. Cal Fire plans to conduct a two-day prescribed…
Continue ReadingNobody hurt in plane crash on LA-area freeway
An official says the single-engine plane that crashed on a Southern California freeway is a North American AT-6 that belonged to a squadron of…
Continue ReadingTitanic II could sail as soon as 2022
If you thought the long-delayed project to launch a full-size replica of the ill-fated RMS Titanic was sunk in the water — think again. Just…
Continue Reading20 injured in Rome after escalator loses control
Twenty people have been injured after an escalator malfunctioned and rapidly sped downward at a Rome metro station, leaving passengers in a jumble at…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco to allow noncitizens to vote for school board
San Francisco will become the largest city in the United States and one of only a handful nationwide to allow noncitizens, including people in the…
Continue ReadingChanges could come to dangerous stretch of 101 south of Salinas
Jayne Smith says she’s seen enough. Growing up around south Salinas, Smith has witnessed first hand the increasingly dangerous stretch of…
Continue ReadingCHP cracks down on drivers for “National School Bus Safety Week”
The California Highway Patrol says many drivers are not driving safely around school buses. Officers will be out all week watching drivers to make…
Continue ReadingNew pump track opens at Pinto Lake County Park
When it comes to cycling in Santa Cruz County, it’s all too common for the rubber to meet the road. But what about the rubber meeting the…
Continue ReadingMonterey County parents upset with schools handling of alleged school threat
North Monterey County High School is dealing with an alleged threat by a student at the school. Rumors were spread on social media this weekend,…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Auto Shop torn down after massive fire breaks out
UPDATE 10/22/18 6:10 p.m. After a fire tore through two buildings in Santa Cruz on Sunday, nearby businesses are helping where they can. Auto One…
Continue ReadingAlguaciles investigan amenazas de muerte en contra de supervisores del Condado de Monterey
Un mensaje de voz que amenaza las vidas de dos supervisores del Condado de Monterey está siendo investigado por la Oficina del Sheriff del…
Continue ReadingSurge presunta amenaza en contra de una escuela en Castroville
“Con los ojos rojos me dijo yo no me quiero morir, que tal y si pasa,” dijo Silveria Navarro la madre de una estudiante de la…
Continue ReadingMan in critical condition after being hit by car in Salinas
UPDATE: 10/22/2018 2:07 p.m. A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Salinas, Sunday night. The accident happened at around 7:30…
Continue ReadingWoman hit and killed by car in Salinas ID’d
UPDATE: 10/22/2018 1:42 p.m. A woman struck and killed by a car earlier this month in Salinas has been identified as 64-year-old Julie Anne Rush.…
Continue ReadingHaunted attractions on the Central Coast
The Central Coast has some of the best spooky spots to check out during the Halloween season. KION hopped from county to county to get a sneak peak,…
Continue ReadingRyanair incident: Video of racist passenger sparks criticism
Ryanair is facing criticism after a video posted online apparently shows the airline’s crew failing to take action to remove a passenger who…
Continue ReadingVoter registration deadline on the way as election day nears
The deadline to register to vote online is just before midnight October 22nd. That’s the latest you can register before you’ll need to…
Continue ReadingHombre de Greenfield apualado a muerte, hermano es arrestado
Un hombre muerto y otro tras las rejas despues de un apuñalamiento en Greenfield. Autoridades dijeron que un hermano apuñalo a muerte a…
Continue ReadingGreenfield man is stabbed and killled, brother arrested
A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday for allegedly stabbing and killing his older brother. King City police announced the arrest Monday. According to…
Continue ReadingMorgan Hill police say school threat “not credible”
Morgan Hill police will have a stepped-up presence at the city’s schools Monday, following a social media threat “to shoot up BMS.”…
Continue ReadingCHP video shows helicopter’s one skid landing during rescue
A CHP helicopter pilot is getting some well-deserved attention for his flying skills, after landing his aircraft on one skid during a rescue at Big…
Continue ReadingDaylight Saving Time discussion as Prop 7 passage may lead to Daylight Saving removal
Daylight Saving Time’s end is fast approaching with Central Coast residents anticipating yet another hour time change early in November.…
Continue ReadingMt. Hermon house fire causes explosion
A house fire in Mt. Hermon caused an explosion large enough to be seen on the Santa Cruz north coast. Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies saw…
Continue ReadingFatal crash on Highway 101 brings up questions of turn safety
A deadly accident along Highway 101 has raised new concerns about the safety along the stretch of road from Salinas to Chualar. The stretch is a…
Continue ReadingCandidates for Salinas mayor discuss issues in KION studio
Amit Pandya is once again challenging incumbent Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter. Gunter is running for a fourth term, first elected to the position in 2012.…
Continue ReadingWoman sexually assaulted at Jose Avenue Park in Santa Cruz
A woman was sexually assaulted in a public bathroom at Jose Avenue Park in Santa Cruz. It happened around 10:40 a.m on Tuesday. The woman in her…
Continue ReadingFires spark along Highway 101 in Salinas
Multiple fires sparked along Highway 101 in Salinas on Friday at around 4 p.m. At least seven spot brush fires burned, extending from John Street all…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast Honduran man speaks about migration caravan
A caravan carrying thousands of Central American migrants reached the Mexico-Guatemala border and is inching closer to the U.S. The group of mostly…
Continue ReadingHow to spend Mega Millions earnings
Six lucky numbers to change your life forever. The Mega Millions jackpot is now at one billion dollars, the highest it has ever been. It’s hard…
Continue ReadingMonterey County proposes lower voting age
As soon as 2020, there could be 16 and 17-year-olds voting in Monterey County. County Supervisors Luis Alejo and Simon Salinas are leading a proposal…
Continue ReadingIncendio de maleza por autopista 101 en Salinas
El incendio de maleza inicio el viernes a eso de las 3:30 p.m por Airport Boulevard. La Patrulla de Caminos de California le dijo a Telemundo 23 que…
Continue ReadingHistoric lead paint case ends in Monterey County
Monterey County is calling the settlement of a nearly 2 decades old lead paint case a major victory for thousands of California children who have…
Continue Reading45 arrested in crackdown on Riverside gang violence
Forty-five suspected gang members and associates have been arrested in a crackdown on gang violence in a Southern California neighborhood.…
Continue Reading10 personas arrestadas tras operativo policiaco en Salinas
Autoridades dijeron que 10 personas están tras las rejas luego de un operativo de la Unidad de Supresión de Violencia del Departamento…
Continue ReadingRare jelly fish spotted in Pacific Ocean
A rare red jelly was spotted in deep sea waters in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Thursday (10/18). The Poralia Rufescens jelly, a…
Continue ReadingDid OC Deputy Use Excessive Force While Arresting Intoxicated Man?
An intoxicated man was punched in the face several times by an Orange County deputy during an arrest captured on camera. The man’s attorney…
Continue ReadingTrain mows down crowd at India festival, at least 58 dead
A speeding train ran over a crowd watching fireworks during a religious festival in northern India on Friday, killing at least 58 people and injuring…
Continue ReadingMega Millions jackpot reaches $1B as drawing nears
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1 billion, as the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. lottery history gets even bigger. Lottery officials…
Continue ReadingSeaside City Council votes to freeze member spending amid controversy
The Seaside City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to freeze all city councilmember expenditures effective immediately. The freeze means…
Continue ReadingHollister park shut down after WWII era bomb found
A Hollister dog park is shut down after the discovery of a WWII era practice bomb led the city to two other unexpected discoveries. The Jerry Gabe…
Continue ReadingTen people arrested after police operations in Salinas
Ten people were arrested after a crime sweep in Salinas. According to Salinas Police, the Violence Suppression Unit Task Force along with several…
Continue ReadingOficial correccional identificado como vctima de accidente fatal cerca de Chualar
ACTUALIZACIÓN 10 18/18 9:31 p.m.: Un oficial correccional para la Prisión Estatal del Valle de Salinas ha sido identificado como la…
Continue ReadingSeaside to move forward with school resource officers
The Seaside City Council approved an effort to move forward with school resource officers. On Thursday October 18th, council members voted…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Non-profit helping at-risk youth and families
A California non-profit is helping at-risk kids, youth and families across the state including the Central Coast overcome the odds and thrive in…
Continue ReadingResidente de Monterey descubre presunto ladrn en su apartamento
Un presunto ladrón que fue captado par cámaras de vigilancia hace dos semanas ahora esta tras las rejas luego de haber sido pillado…
Continue ReadingDeputies investigate music store burglary in Aptos
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying a burglary suspect caught on camera. The burglary took place at a musical…
Continue ReadingEvaluation of county crime reduction grant programs shows success among participants
Several programs aimed at helping people struggling with mental health or substance abuse have proven to be successful, according to a recent…
Continue ReadingChaos on Cannery: Aquarium and Monterey Plaza Hotel receive visits from fire department
There was confusion and a little chaos on Cannery Row, Thursday morning. Both the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Plaza Hotel received visits from…
Continue ReadingMujer acosada sexualmente en parque en Santa Cruz
Una mujer está trabajando con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz para encontrar al hombre que la agredió sexualmente. El…
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