California church offers drive-thru ashes to Lent observers
A Southern California church is giving the faithful a chance to fit Ash Wednesday into their commute. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Upland is…
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County supervisors push for improved flood protection along Pajaro River
County supervisors from Monterey and Santa Cruz have been working to get the Pajaro River levees replaced for decades. Supervisors Zach Friend and…
Continue ReadingFire sparks at large homeless encampment in Santa Cruz
A fire ignited at a large homeless encampment in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Fire told KION a tent went up in flames at the “Ross” homeless…
Continue Reading80 arrests made during Sacramento police shooting protest
Police say a protest over the shooting of an unarmed black man by Sacramento police has ended with at least 80 arrests, including of clergy and a…
Continue ReadingSpinout Safety: What you should do after a spinout occurs
Spinouts happen frequently on Highway 17 and are essentially a given after a day of rainfall, but what should you do after a spin out if you’re…
Continue ReadingLoch Lomond Reservoir filled to the brim
Heavy February rains have raised water levels at the Loch Lomond Reservoir to the brim. The reservoir has battled with drought in years past, but…
Continue ReadingBRAINSMART: Tratando y previniendo conmociones cerebrales entre nios
Los metodos para tratar las conmociones cerebrales han evolucionado con los años. Esta es la tercer parte de nuestra serie especial del…
Continue ReadingPajaro Valley Unified School District offers students free eye exams & glasses
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is working to get eye glasses for students who need them at no cost to families or the district. The…
Continue ReadingTurista escocs sigue ”desaparecido” en la Costa Central
ACTUALIZACIÓN: 4 de marzo de 2019 5:05 pm Autoridades de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey dijeron que el turista escoces que…
Continue ReadingBRAINSMART: Detectando conmociones cerebrales entre nios
Dolores de cabeza, nausea, vómito y mareos son los síntomas más evidentes de una conmoción cerebral. Pero entre los…
Continue ReadingFamiliares y amigos identifican a mujer baleada por oficiales de Salinas
ACTUALIZACIÓN: 4 de marzo de 2019 4:27 pm A traves de Facebook, familiares y amigos identificaron a la víctima quien fue baleada a…
Continue ReadingAuthorities investigate circumstances surrounding drowning in Bay Area
Authorities are looking for more information regarding the drowning of a man in the Bay Area. Deputies with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingCalifornia: Trump plan to take back rail money ‘disastrous’
Leaders of California’s high-speed rail project are telling the Trump administration its plans to withhold or take back $3.5 billion in federal…
Continue ReadingAnother 1 to 3 feet of snow headed for Sierra Tuesday night
Another winter storm watch goes into effect Tuesday morning in the mountains around Lake Tahoe, where 1 to 3 feet of new snow is possible in the…
Continue ReadingKatt Williams a no-show in Portland court; warrant issued
KOIN- A warrant for the arrest of comedian Katt Williams was issued in Portland Monday morning after he didn’t show up for his trial on assault…
Continue ReadingProfessor holds student’s baby in class
It’s not the first time it’s happened. Nor will it be the last. But it’s a viral moment that speaks to so many things: lack of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia high court upholds pension rollback
The California Supreme Court has upheld former Gov. Jerry Brown’s rollback of a retirement benefit that allowed public workers to pad their…
Continue ReadingCalifornia sues to block new federal abortion restrictions
California’s attorney general and other Democratic lawmakers are seeking to overturn new obstacles the Trump administration set up for women…
Continue ReadingPublicist: Luke Perry has died at 52 after suffering stroke
A publicist for Luke Perry says the “Riverdale” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” star has died. He was 52. Publicist Arnold…
Continue ReadingGiants CEO Larry Baer takes leave of absence after altercation with wife
UPDATE: 3/4/2019 9:04 a.m. CBS SF– San Francisco Giants president and CEO Larry Baer has taken a leave of absence from the team, following a…
Continue ReadingMan gets life in prison for attempted murder in Santa Cruz
A man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting at a father in front of his family. According to the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s…
Continue ReadingExpect delays on Highway 17 as crews try and retrieve car involved in wreck
UPDATED 5:39 A.M. Both lanes now open after a car plunged 100 feet down a cliff off Highway 17 near Summit Road. Minor injuries were reported as…
Continue ReadingSalinas hires Watsonville Fire Chief to lead department
The City of Salinas didn’t have to go far to find the next leader of their fire department. They have hired current Watsonville Fire Chief,…
Continue ReadingCHP officials respond to incident where 2 vehicles had windows shattered on Hwy 101
CHP officials say they are currently investigating an incident on Highway 101 southbound where two moving vehicles had their windows shattered. It…
Continue ReadingStriking teachers in Oakland approve contract ending strike
Oakland teachers will be back in their classrooms Monday after union members voted to approve a contract deal with district officials. The Oakland…
Continue ReadingSalinas detectives searching for missing 19-year-old
Salinas Police Detectives need the public’s help finding a teenager who is missing under possible suspicious circumstances. They are looking…
Continue ReadingAt least 14 dead after tornado hits Alabama
At least 14 people were killed by a “possible” tornado in Lee County, Alabama, on Sunday as severe storms left a trail of destruction,…
Continue ReadingVeterans Transition Center applies for grant to make tiny houses a reality
Tiny homes: it’s an idea that has taken off across the country, but the Veterans Transition Center is looking to bring them to Marina.…
Continue Reading2 dead, 3 critical, 3 others injured after car plows into bicyclists in New Orleans
A vehicle plowed into several bicyclists over a three-block area of Esplanade Avenue leaving two people dead, three more critical and three others…
Continue ReadingBRAINSMART: Treating child concussions
Doctors are learning new information when it comes to treating concussions. According to Doctor Raul Lara with Natividad, doctors are no longer…
Continue ReadingPrunedale resident says wild dogs attacked, killed flock of sheep
Prunedale sheep and dairy farmer, Rebecca King, was shocked after finding that 10 of her sheep had been brutally attacked, Thursday morning. A total…
Continue ReadingOscar winner plans to send award home to parents in Carmel
An Academy Award winner credits his parents, who live in Carmel for his success. John Ottman won the 2019 Academy Award for film editing for his work…
Continue ReadingPolice: Wanted gang member crashes into several parked cars following chase through Watsonville
A wanted man and alleged gang member was arrested following a car chase through Watsonville, where he crashed into several parked cars. Loreto…
Continue ReadingWoman slashes tires on 25 cars in Santa Cruz County parking lot
UPDATE: A woman was arrested for slashing dozens of tires in a parking lot in Santa Cruz County. The incident happened in the Soquel Avenue Auto…
Continue ReadingPresunto pandillero choca contra varios vehculos tras persecucin en Watsonville
Un presuntos pandilleros fue arrestado tras una persecución en Watsonville. Investigadores dijeron que Loreto Arizpe, 33 es un sujeto buscado…
Continue ReadingHombre arrestado tras persecucin en Hollister
Un hombre está tras las rejas despues de llevar a oficiales a una persecución en Hollister. Según autoridades con el…
Continue ReadingEntra en vigor nueva ley para autobuses escolares en California
Hoy entra en vigor una nueva ley para que los choferes de autobuses escolares se aseguren que ningún niño se quede adentro del…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after police chase in Hollister
A man is behind bars after a police chase in Hollister. Hollister Police said 27-year-old Johnny Ciccotti led officers on a chase through residential…
Continue ReadingDivers search for missing tourist at Monastery Beach
Divers are still searching the waters at Monastery Beach, after a man went missing there, Monday. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said the…
Continue ReadingMujer arrestada por presuntamente ponchar llantas en Santa Cruz
Una mujer fue arrestada por presuntamente ponchar unas 25 llanta en el Condado de Santa Cruz. Investigadores dijeron que Leticia Llamas…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: The current status of the housing market on the Central Coast
We live in an area with a very unique housing market, and with the Bay Area so close, it’s become a battle for who can find a home first. So we…
Continue ReadingAuthorities release 100 caged whales in Russia
Russian authorities have ordered the release of 100 captive orca and beluga whales held captive in cages in Russia’s Far East in a case that…
Continue ReadingTree removal made easier in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Following the damaging storms that tore countless trees out of the ground in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the city is attempting to make it easier for…
Continue ReadingSANTA CRUZ: Closure of “Ross” homeless encampment put on hold, for now
Any end or closure date for the Ross homeless encampment has been put on hold for now as Santa Cruz city leaders discuss how to transition those…
Continue ReadingStorage unit building catches fire in Salinas
A storage unit building caught fire in Salinas early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Bridge and Lake around 8:30 a.m.…
Continue ReadingCrossing guards prepare for wet roadways and dangerous driving habits of commuters
Crossing guards across the Central Coast who have seen overnight rainfall are likely preparing for a shift with skiddish drivers as a result. Santa…
Continue ReadingThief breaks into Salinas bakery, caught on camera
Salinas businesses are staying alert after a string of thefts happened at two separate locations this week. Both instances were caught on…
Continue ReadingSalinas business owner arrested for groping employee
A Salinas business owner and convicted sex offender was arrested again on suspicion of groping his employee during a training session. The incident…
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