Major repaving project scheduled on Highway 101 from East Market to Boronda
Highway 101 from East Market to Boronda is set to have some construction work done which Caltrans lists as being completed by Summer 2021. The good…
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39th annual Sea Otter Classic comes to a close
Another year of the Sea Otter Classic is in the books. This marked the 39th year that the event has taken place at WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway.…
Continue ReadingPolice: Helicopter over Santa Cruz is for a film shoot
The Santa Cruz Police Department had to let the public know that a helicopter flying above the city, Sunday, was not a sign of any ongoing issue. In…
Continue ReadingAttorney: Kelsey Turner pleads not guilty in Monterey doctor’s death
UPDATE (5:00 p.m., 4/13/19): The attorney for Kelsey Turner, the woman accused in the murder of a Monterey doctor, says she pleaded not guilty,…
Continue ReadingCHP: Monterey and San Benito counties among deadliest in California for teen drivers
On Saturday, California Highway Patrol officers from Hollister-Gilroy and Monterey paired with Natividad Medical Center in Salinas to hold an event…
Continue ReadingNearly 200 drivers test the Presidio of Monterey evacuation route on Saturday
A normally restricted area of the Presidio of Monterey was open to the public Saturday morning. In the event of an emergency, the Pine Street gate…
Continue ReadingPROGRAMMING NOTE: Masters coverage begins at 6 a.m.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: CBS/KION will be airing “‘The Masters’ Live Coverage of the Final Rounds” Sunday morning from 6 a.m. to 11…
Continue ReadingHollister man dies in rollover crash on San Juan Road Friday night
A Hollister man has died after a rollover crash on San Juan Road west of Murphy Road outside Watsonville Friday night. At around 11:26 p.m., a…
Continue ReadingSuspect in murder of Monterey doctor booked into Clark County Jail
The suspect in the murder of a Monterey doctor has arrived at the Clark County Jail in Nevada. Kelsey Turner left custody at the San Joaquin County…
Continue ReadingSalinas residents react to President Trump’s migrant proposal
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his push to transport detained migrants into sanctuary cities. “Let’s see if they’re so…
Continue ReadingDeclaration of warrants released for suspects wanted in connection to Dr. Burchard’s murder
More details on the murder of Dr. Thomas Burchard are coming to light following the release of various documents. Arrest warrants have been released…
Continue ReadingSeaside first graders surprised with new bikes
Seaside’s Highland Elementary School was chosen as the recipient of one grand surprise: 57 brand new bikes. Their entire first grade class was…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Homeless Services Center buys Victorian home to use as affordable housing
The outside of the Victorian home at 801 River St. will stay the same, but the inside will serve a new purpose. The house at the corner of River and…
Continue ReadingMarina Police searching for robbery suspect
Marina Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man they believe robbed a local vape shop. Friday afternoon, police responded to a…
Continue ReadingAutoridades revelan rdenes de arresto de los dos sospechosos en el asesinato de Burchard
Detalles reveladores sobre los otros dos sospechosos y su posible involucramiento en el asesinato del doctor de Monterey, Thomas Burchard, quien…
Continue ReadingMonterey man pleads guilty to engaging in sexual acts with a minor, among other charges
A 29-year-old Monterey resident pleaded guilty to eight charges, including engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor. Sean Sanders pled guilty to…
Continue ReadingPetsmart offering free Easter Bunny pics with your pets this weekend
As Easter approaches, our furry friends have the opportunity to snap a picture with the one and only Easter Bunny! This weekend, Petsmart is offering…
Continue ReadingMonterey County EMT pleads not guilty to child sexual abuse charges
UPDATE 4/12/19 10:00 a.m. The Monterey County EMT who pleaded not guilty to accusations he sexually abused a child is scheduled for his next court…
Continue ReadingSea Otter Classic safety is “priority number one” as organizers welcome large crowds
There’s some amount of chaos that comes with any big event and the Sea Otter Classic is no stranger, considering the large crowds expected to…
Continue ReadingWatsonville Police youth diversion program helping keep teens out of trouble
A Watsonville police program aimed at helping troubled teens stay on track is getting statewide attention. It’s called Caminos Hacia el…
Continue ReadingSalinas woman recounts story of daughter’s murder
It was Cicero, the Roman philosopher and statesman, who said there is but one essential justice which cements society. We get that, he argued, from…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Apology letter released for ‘Stop and frisk’ student inspection at North Monterey Co. High
UPDATE THURSDAY, 4/11/2019 9:30 p.m. An apology has been issued by one of the students inolved in the ‘Stop and frisk’ student inspection…
Continue ReadingSea Otter Classic expects big crowds over the weekend
For almost 30 years, thousands have flocked to the Central Coast for the Sea Otter Classic. Thursday marks the first day of this year’s event.…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz glass repair shops seeing lots of car break-ins
Some auto repair shops are seeing a surge in break-in repairs in Santa Cruz. According to Absolute Auto Shop on Soquel Avenue about 40% of their…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Speaking out about postpartum depression
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) report up to 1 in 4 moms suffer from postpartum depression. It’s something Laura…
Continue ReadingPresidio of Monterey open to public for emergency evacuation drill
Access to the Presidio of Monterey will be granted to the public this weekend, as an emergency drill will be taking place. The City of Monterey,…
Continue ReadingMore than 900 people without power in Boulder Creek
About 900 people in the Boulder Creek area have been without power since about 3:15 Thursday afternoon. The Boulder Creek Fire Department says a tree…
Continue ReadingSismo de 3.1 sacude el norte de Gilroy
El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos reportó un temblor de magnitud 3.1 en San Martin. El movimiento telúrico se…
Continue ReadingSalinas man found guilty of assault, dissuading a witness and evading police
A Salinas man was found guilty of assault, theft, dissuading a witness and evading police among other charges. This happened February 3, 2018. Three…
Continue ReadingMagnitude 3.1 earthquake strikes north of Gilroy
USGS reported Thursday that there was a 3.1 earthquake ENE of San Martin Thursday. It happened at about 1:11 in the afternoon near Henry W. Coe State…
Continue ReadingArrestan convicto por agredir sexualmente a mujer discapacitada en el Condado de Monterey
Un convicto previamente deportado y depredador sexual no registrado ha sido arrestado por presuntamente agredir sexualmente a una mujer…
Continue ReadingIdentifican a hombre quien perdi la vida en accidente vehicular en Marina
ACTUALIZACIÓN: 11 de abril 2019 12:30 p.m. Autoridades han identificado al hombre quien perdió la vida en un accidente vehicular en el…
Continue ReadingSalinas man killed in crash that shut down Blanco and Reservation Tuesday
UPDATE 4/11/2019 11:00 a.m. 39-year-old Tyrone Burton of Salinas was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on Reservation Road east of Blanco…
Continue ReadingFirefighters responding to house fire in Soquel
The Central Fire District is at the scene of a house fire on the 5000 block of Soquel Drive. The call came in at around 9:40 Thursday morning and…
Continue ReadingTax deadline day nears as IRS predicts record-breaking amount of extensions filed
Monterey County residents who haven’t filed their tax returns just yet are likely to see some help on the way as deadline day approaches. The…
Continue ReadingDust devil tears through park in California
CNN- A dust devil was caught on camera tearing through a park in Fairfield Tuesday. Those at the park when it happened said there was a sudden change…
Continue ReadingDriver rescued from partially submerged truck in Monterey County
A driver trapped in his truck after it went into a pond was rescued by Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies and North County fire. Firefighters…
Continue ReadingSuspected drunk driver caught on train tracks in Santa Cruz county
A suspected drunk driver was caught driving on train tracks in Santa Cruz Wednesday night. Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputies and the CHP got…
Continue ReadingYoung woman found dead at Santa Cruz homeless encampment
UPDATE (04.10.19 10:45 p.m.): Santa Cruz Police tells KION that a young woman has been found dead at the largest homeless encampment in the city this…
Continue ReadingSalinas gang member sentenced for shooting and killing a man at a party
A Salinas gang member learned his punishment for killing a man in 2015. According to the Monterey County District Attorney, 26-year-old Tai Cruz was…
Continue ReadingMore victims come forward in Salinas rental and immigration fraud
A Salinas man arrested for renters fraud is now being accused of scamming several others through various forms of fraud. On March 28, Gabriel…
Continue ReadingCarmel Valley teen pleads guilty in deadly DUI crash
A Carmel Valley teen pleaded guilty to crashing her car while driving drunk, killing her passenger and injuring another driver. The incident happened…
Continue ReadingHundreds of jellyfish wash up on Central Coast beaches
The wind might be keeping most people away from Central Coast beaches, but it’s bringing a new sea creature in. Velella Velella ……
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Office of Education votes to revoke Millennium Charter High School charter
UPDATE 4/10/2019: A troubled Salinlas Charter School has suffered another setback. The Monterey County Office of education voted to revoke Millennium…
Continue ReadingSalinas softball coach pleads guilty to child molestation
A Salinas softball coach is facing up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of child molestation. In 2018, 20-year-old Madison…
Continue ReadingNorteno gang member sentenced for 2015 Salinas homicide, body still missing
A known member of the Norteno gang has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2015 homicide in Salinas. It happened on December 12, 2015. The…
Continue ReadingTwo gang members arrested for Watsonville Shooting Monday night
Two Watsonville gang members are facing several felony charges in connection with a shooting Monday night. It happened when Watsonville police got…
Continue ReadingEx entrenadora de softball se declara culpable de abuso sexual infantil en Salinas
Una ex entrenadora de softball de Watsonville se ha declarado culpable de dos cargos de abuso sexual infantil y enfrenta hasta 10 años en…
Continue ReadingFelon arrested for sexually assaulting disabled woman in Monterey County
A previously deported felon and unregistered sex offender has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a disabled woman. Deputies with the…
Continue ReadingVctima denuncia a presunto estafador por hacerse pasar por abogado de inmigracin local
“Yo con un esfuerzo reuní el dinero para que me representara yo se que con migración no es un juego”, dijo Sandra Yanira…
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