Month: May 2019

Gas prices are skyrocketing across the Central Coast, but one Monterey County town may have some of the highest prices in the country. “Highway…

UPDATE 9:08 p.m.: All lanes are back open on Highway 17 after a big rig crash Tuesday. According to the California Highway Patrol, the lanes reopened…

A new report shows Monterey County is raking in the money from tourism. Travel spending spiked nearly 6% last year, which is the eighth year in a row…

Múltiples fueron arrestados tras una investigación que duró meses luego de que la policía de la Universidad de California…

Multiple people have been arrested following a months-long investigation after officers were told someone was dealing narcotics on the UCSC campus.…

En un esfuerzo por aumentar el número de deportaciones, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos busca que…

Yet another Central Coast city is looking at possibly banning the sale of flavored tobacco and/or its products within city limits. This time…

Salinas Police are searching for a man they say used a stolen credit card. The suspect depicted in the photo entered the Salinas Home Depot on May…

The City of Watsonville is taking a major step against troubled weed killer Roundup. After seeing lawsuit after lawsuit targeting the product, the…

Dead marine life is washing up across the California coast, and the latest case happened just yesterday here on the Central Coast. Around 50 sharks…

Crews in full body suits began cleaning out hazardous materials at the massive homeless encampment in Santa Cruz on Monday. “We’re…

Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of throwing rocks at cars driving along Highway 152. In its initial…

Two men are behind bars following someone calling 911 after seeing them walking around the neighborhood with a baseball bat. Deputies found Angel…

Autoridades arrestaron al sujeto que presuntamente ha estado arrojando piedras a vehículos que conducían por la Autopista 152 en…

A man was arrested for felony DUI after a series of very unfortunate events on Cinco de Mayo. Officials say the driver of a truck was driving the…

Alguaciles con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey dijeron que el domingo arrestaron a 2 personas por Onyx Ct. En Salinas. Alguaciles…

Autoridades confirman que a muerto un hombre despues de haber sido arrollado por un vehículo en Watsonville. Autoridades con el Departamento…

UPDATE: Maximum Security has been disqualified, a first in Kentucky Derby history. Country House, second across the finish line, wins the Kentucky…

UPDATE: The 75-year-old pedestrian passed away at the hospital. Watsonville Police say at this time, they are not releasing his name. The cause of…

The sun was out in Capitola, Saturday, and so were the umbrellas. They are a common must-have for beach-goers as temperatures rise and Summer…

A Monterey man is behind bars following his arrest for solicitiation for sex. On Friday afternoon, officers were dispatched to a report of a man who…

The City of Santa Cruz officially shut down the homeless camp behind the Ross department store off River Street on Friday. City officials say the…

Brave students stood in front of thousands of classmates and teachers, Friday. They told stories of bullying that they’ve seen happen at their…

In San Benito County, just two ambulances are active at all times of the day. The state recommends one advanced support ambulance for every 51,000…

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“Estuvimos esperando y esperando por la ambulancia, y la ambulancia no venía”, dijo Eva Sosa, residente de hollister. Eva sosa,…

Monterey Police are searching for a man they believe used a stolen credit card. They say this man purchased a laptop from the Apple Store last month…

Autoridades con el Departamento de Policía de Santa Cruz están investigando una explosión intencional en el campamento Gateway…

Santa Cruz Police and Santa Cruz Fire are actively investigating an intentionally set explosion at the Gateway camp. The PD says they will prosecute…

Greenfield city leaders are pledging $10 million as a “soft promise” to help build a new courthouse they say was promised to them by the…

Cross country cyclist, Larry Ring’s, trip came to a screeching halt this week, in Santa Cruz. On Monday, his custom made, titanium bike was…

A domestic violence investigation landed a convicted felon behind bars after being caught with guns and drugs. According to Watsonville Police,…

Bullying at school is not new, and it’s not exclusive to our area. Several parents KION spoke with say it’s left them and their kids…

Senate Bill 1391 could reverse the ruling to try murder suspect, Adrian Gonzalez, as an adult. Gonzalez is suspected of killing 8-year-old Maddy…

A Salinas woman has been sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in prison for vehicular manslaughter while under the influence and driving under the…

¿Juzgado como adulto o como menor? Esa continúa siendo la interrogante para el juicio de Adrián González, el joven de…

The family of actor Peter Mahew confirmed in a tweet Thursday that the actor best known for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies has died at…

Police in Hollister are investigating what they say is an unverified rumor of a shooting threat at San Benito High School. They say right now there…

Burger King came out with what could be considered the anti-“Happy Meal”. They’ve come out with their own line of adult-sized…

Authorities say a baby burro found injured and alone on a Southern California road will recover. The Riverside County Department of Animal Services…

An American Airlines employee is in hot water after he is seen on camera calling a police officer a “killer.” According to WREG in…

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It has been a wet winter in California, and researchers at U.C. Berkeley say the runoff from the rain and snow could mean more earthquakes. They say…

Mosquito experts in Monterey County are advising residents to keep an eye out for any standing water left over from the winter months as mosquito…

Greenfield’s City Council is holding a special meeting Thursday evening to consider providing a $10 million investment and support to a…

Pacific Gas & Electric says it will set up a $105 million fund to help survivors of wildfires started by the utility’s equipment. This…

Electric vehicles are commonly seen on the road in the Bay Area, but we may start seeing more on the Central Coast. “I think I was always…

Construction is nearly complete for the new Monterey Bay Aquarium education center. This 42-million dollar facility will nearly double the number of…

Rio Del Mar beach put out a shark advisory Tuesday. A shark was spotted just off the shore at Seacliff beach. The advisory covers Rio Del Mar beach…