Arizona facility temporarily closing after 4th dolphin death
A Phoenix-area aquatic facility says it’s temporarily closing following the death of four dolphins since it opened in 2016. Officials with…
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Woman found dead inside Corral de Tierra home
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 63-year-old woman. The Sheriff’s Office told KION the woman’s…
Continue ReadingWhat to do if you start skidding on black ice
We have seen pretty bad weather these past few days affecting road conditions throughout the Central Coast. With temperatures overnight expected to…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz mountains hit by snow
UPDATE: 02/05/19 6:15p.m. A rare snow day for the Santa Cruz Mountains and much of the Central Coast. Highway 17 commuters were treated to the good…
Continue ReadingJvenes futbolistas en Salinas estn pidiendo de su ayuda luego de ser vctimas de un ladrn
100 jugadores que forman parte del equipo A.C Milan, un grupo que busca mantener a los jóvenes alejados de las pandillas cayeron…
Continue ReadingNaked glitter-farting troll now meeting guests at Universal Orlando
CBS 58- Guests at Universal Orlando can now meet a butt-naked troll that farts glitter. The character brings to life Guy Diamond from the animated…
Continue ReadingDrone captures rare Highway 17 snow
From the North Bay, to the East Bay, to the Santa Cruz Mountains, parts of the Bay Area woke up to the rare sight of snow early Tuesday. On Highway…
Continue ReadingMan uses torch lighter inside Watsonville elevator
A man was arrested for causing thousands of dollars worth of damage after using a torch lighter inside an elevator in Watsonville. According to…
Continue Reading2-year-old trapped in “claw” machine, rescued by firefighters
An Alabama 2-year-old is back in his mother’s arms, after spending some time in the clutches of the “claw.” Ezra Ingersoll’s…
Continue ReadingMontaas amanecen cubiertas de nieve en la Costa Central
Luego de las lluvias, ahora la nieve abre paso acumulándose en las montañas de varias partes de la Costa Central. Desde el lunes se han…
Continue ReadingMan suffocates mountain lion who attacked him in Colorado
Wildlife officials say a man who fought off a young mountain lion on a northern Colorado trail killed the animal by suffocating it. Colorado Parks…
Continue ReadingCHP: Highway 17 shutdown possible due to snow
With snow expected on Highway 17 overnight, the Santa Cruz-area California Highway Patrol is preparing for a messy morning. CHP expects between four…
Continue ReadingRivers near flood concern this morning
This morning we saw a dramatic increase a few local rivers. Leading to a flood advisory for the parts of the Carmel River and Pacheco Creek. Carol…
Continue ReadingMassive tree blocking E. Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
A massive tree is down on East Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. The road is closed near E. Cliff and 9th Avenue while crews work to clear the street. The…
Continue ReadingHero mystery man clears downed trees from County roads and highways
Don’t be alarmed when you see this mystery man coming with an axe or saw, he’s here to help. Benjamin Vance is a radio operator for HAM…
Continue ReadingDescubren cuerpo de mujer en una playa en Santa Cruz
El Departamento de Policía de Santa Cruz está investigando una muerte luego del hallazgo de un cuerpo en una playa. Autoridades dijeron…
Continue ReadingResidentes de la Costa Central estuvieron bajo aviso por posibles inundaciones
Residentes que viven en la zona del Valle de Carmel cerca del río estuvieron bajo aviso de posibles inundaciones, el lunes debido a que los…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas Walmart back open following bomb threat
UPDATE: 2/4/2019 3:35 p.m. Authorities responded to a bomb threat at a Walmart in Salinas. The threat was made towards the Walmart on Davis Road…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Boys & Girls Club awarded grant towards anti bullying program
The Monterey County Boys & Girls Club was awarded $14,000 towards an antibullying program for kids. The program is called My Future. Members of…
Continue ReadingMonterey Bay sea otter that helped raise stranded pups dies
A popular sea otter at the Monterey Bay Aquarium has died. 10-year-old Gidget had chronic health problems due to osteoarthritis in her hips and she…
Continue ReadingTree falls on Mercedes Benz in Big Sur
A downed tree crushed a Mercedes Benz in Big Sur. The unlucky incident happened near Apple Pie Ranch on February 2. The Mercedes Benz SUV’s…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl Champion is now “Head of School” at Carmel school
Scott Fujita is the Athletic Director and soon-to-be “Head of School” at All Saints’ Day School in Carmel. His time on the field…
Continue ReadingThousands without power in Monterey County
Thousands of people were without power in Monterey County Monday. According to Pacific Gas and Electric, 3,887 customers were affected by a power…
Continue ReadingEvacuan Walmart en Salinas tras amenaza de bomba
Autoridades han evacuado una tienda Walmart en Salinas debido a una amenaza de bomba. El Departamento de Policía de Salinas dijo que el…
Continue ReadingSnow hits Central Coast Mountains
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory as snow is expected to hit central coast mountains. Snow accumulations could be…
Continue ReadingDeadly mudslide in Bolivia caught on camera
A new mudslide was captured on video as people attempted to cross on foot an area of the mountains northeast of Bolivia’s capital on Sunday,…
Continue ReadingKayakers rescued from massive waves at Moss Landing State Beach
Massive waves and windy conditions left two men stranded in the water at Moss Landing State Beach, Sunday. The pair fought to stay afloat after a…
Continue ReadingStorm causes several road closures in Pacific Grove
Downed trees and wires have closed several roads in Pacific Grove. Spruce Avenue at 13th Street is closed due to a tree blocking the roadway. The 200…
Continue ReadingMassive clean up effort following overnight storm
It was an early wakeup call after Friday night’s storm tore down trees in front of Ed Ciliberti’s home. “We heard trees coming…
Continue ReadingNEW VIDEO Salinas PD: Officers shoot man with weapon at Safeway store
UPDATE (2/2/19 1:15 P.M.) : The Salinas Police Department tells KION the suspect is a 37 year old Hispanic man. He is still in the hospital with…
Continue ReadingPalma Assistant Principal discusses Super Bowl playing past
Palma Assistant Principal and Dean of Students Chris Dalman remembers his Super Bowl past. “Running around and playing that sport, you can only…
Continue ReadingMajor storm knocks out power across Central Coast
10:00am update: Power is still out for many on the Monterey Peninsula, most in Pebble Beach/Del Monte Forest and over into Carmel. There are about…
Continue ReadingCHP: Deadly crash on Highway 1 near Big sur
CHP reports that a person has died after a crash on Highway 1 south of Garrapata State Park. Only one car was involved, and it was found on its side.…
Continue ReadingCarmel neighborhood braces for second big storm to bring damage
Ahead of the first storm in February, some Carmel residents are still shaken after a mid-January storm brought major damage to their neighborhood. It…
Continue ReadingNWS issues rare ‘storm warning’ for Central Coast boaters
The National Weather Service is issuing a rare Storm Warning for mariners and boaters. Forecasters are expecting winds topping 55 miles per hour over…
Continue ReadingWhale watching trips cancelled as big storm rolls over Monterey Bay
Stormy clouds have already begun to roll in over the Monterey Bay. “We just hoped the weather would be good and we could come down here and see…
Continue ReadingUCSC Police Officers now equipped and trained with Narcan
UPDATE 02/01/19 5:45 p.m. Amid rising fentanyl concerns, the University of California Santa Cruz has now trained and equipped its police officers…
Continue ReadingIdentifican hombre arrestado tras tiroteo y apualamiento que dej 1 muerto, 2 heridos en Aptos
Actualización 1/31/19 5:45 p.m.: El hombre arrestado por homicidio tras un doble tiroteo y apuñalamiento en las afueras de Aptos ha…
Continue ReadingInvestigan tiroteo en Salinas
El Departamento de Policía de Salinas se encuentra investigando un tiroteo. Según autoridades este, se registró el viernes por…
Continue ReadingCouple sentenced for poaching hundreds of succulents from Garrapata State Park
UPDATE 2/1/2019: The couple responsible for poaching succulents from Garrapata State Park has been sentenced. 49-year-old Guanrong Rivera and…
Continue Reading$1.4 million in scholarships available to Central Coast students
The Community Foundation for Monterey County is offering more than $1.43 million in scholarships for Monterey County students who aspire attending…
Continue ReadingBREAKING: Shooting on Santa Rita Street leaves one person wounded
UPDATE 7:21 a.m.: Salinas Police confirm at least one person was wounded in a shooting that happened on Santa Rita Street Friday morning. Police…
Continue ReadingMont. Co. hosts fire prep meeting in Carmel Valley
The historic destruction in Northern California from wildfires is causing a lot of concern for people living in Carmel Valley. After the Camp Fire,…
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