December 2019

Suspect in murder of 16-year-old arrested on Cherokee Drive

December 10, 2019 12:53 PM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of Salinas police, arrested a man suspected of shooting and killing a 16-year-old San Joaquin boy…

Six killed, including officer, after shooting in Jersey City

December 10, 2019 12:15 PM KION546 News Team

More than one police officer was shot while responding to a report of an active shooter in Jersey City, the CBS affiliate in New…

Salinas woman found guilty of threatening man, residential burglary

December 10, 2019 11:53 AM Avery Johnson

A Salinas woman was found guilty of several charges after her teen children infiltrated a closed pool and she threatened the man who tried to call…

Meth found using new body scanner at Santa Cruz County Jail

December 10, 2019 10:44 AM Avery Johnson

At least three contraband items have been found using the new body scanner at the Santa Cruz County Jail since it was installed last week, according…

Prosecution not seeking death penalty for man accused of killing 13-year-old in 1998

December 10, 2019 10:00 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will not seek the death penalty for the man accused of kidnapping and killing Christina Williams in…

Your Weather in 60 Seconds with Zach 12 8 19

December 10, 2019 7:42 AM Zach McIntyre

The weather pattern will remain somewhat active this week—just active to our north. As a result, we’ll catch the tail ends of several weather…

Tuesday Night Sprinkles

December 10, 2019 7:14 AM Zach McIntyre

The weather pattern will remain somewhat active this week—just active to our north. As a result, we’ll catch the tail ends of several weather…

Worker killed during repair accident in Salinas

December 9, 2019 7:27 PM Aaron Groff, Elisha Machado

A 31 year-old man from Soledad was killed in an industrial accident at a Salinas semi truck yard…

Better Ask Barry: Why is the Bruhn’s building headed to court?

December 9, 2019 6:17 PM Barry Brown

SALINAS, Calif (KION) The City of Salinas and the owner of the long-abandoned Dick Bruhn’s building are headed to court over the immediate and long…

Police investigating suspected gang shooting in Santa Cruz

December 9, 2019 5:24 PM Avery Johnson

Police in Santa Cruz are investigating a shooting they believe was…

Protestan estudiantes de posgrado en Santa Cruz por un aumento en salarios

December 9, 2019 4:50 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Alrededor de 7 mil estudiantes, quienes trabajan como maestros asistentes se rehusan a publicar las calificaciones de este periodo, ya que piden…

New E.coli cases linked to Fresh Express salad kits

December 9, 2019 4:45 PM Avery Johnson

A new outbreak of E. coli cases have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kits, according to the…

El Condado de Monterey pronto tendrá cámaras móviles para capturar placas de coches

December 9, 2019 4:33 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, conocido como DHS por sus siglas en inglés, otorgará alrededor de $190,000 dolares para adquirir tres…

Salinas tied as 43rd deadliest city in 2018

December 9, 2019 4:27 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas is tied as the 43rd deadliest city in the country, according to 2018 murder rates in 65 major U.S.…

Researchers find holes in seafloor off Big Sur

December 9, 2019 4:14 PM Avery Johnson

Researchers with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute discovered holes or pits in the seafloor off Big Sur, and researchers are still working…

Tuesday Night Sprinkles

December 9, 2019 3:15 PM Dann Cianca

The weather pattern will remain somewhat active this week—just active to our north. As a result, we’ll catch the tail ends of several weather…

UCSC Graduate student workers refuse to submit grades until given better wages

December 9, 2019 2:50 PM Drew Andre

University of Santa Cruz graduate students filed in out front McHenry library on campus Monday to fight for a wage increase.
Several hundred graduate…

County officials asking for input on faster County Express travel on Highway 25

December 9, 2019 2:38 PM Avery Johnson

The Council of San Benito County Governments and Kimley-Horn are hosting a meeting to get feedback about travel between Hollister and…

Salinas to deploy license plate readers in town

December 9, 2019 2:28 PM Josh Kristianto

The city of Salinas is planning to deploy mobile license plate readers in town in the coming year.…

Woman helps Santa Cruz police buy new K9 for 90th birthday

December 9, 2019 2:09 PM Avery Johnson

While most people get presents instead of giving them, Joanne Parker decided to give this…

Salinas gang member found guilty of 2015 murder

December 9, 2019 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas Norteno gang member was found guilty of a 2015 murder by a…

Stolen van containing at least 25 rescue dogs found in Oakland

December 9, 2019 12:15 PM Avery Johnson

OAKLAND, Calif. (KION) A pet transport van carrying between 25 and 30 rescue dogs was found by police after it was stolen in Fremont. The D&J Pet…

Sinkhole on Monterey Dunes Way leads to road closure

December 9, 2019 11:56 AM Avery Johnson

Part of Monterey Dunes Way is closed because of a large sinkhole under the…

Three arrested for weapons violations in Salinas

December 9, 2019 11:46 AM Avery Johnson

Three people were arrested in Salinas over the weekend after they were found with guns they were not supposed to…

Pedestrian hit by tow truck while walking dog on Highway 9

December 9, 2019 11:16 AM Avery Johnson

A pedestrian is in critical, but stable condition after being hit by a tow truck on Highway…

Arrestan a ex-alumno de UCSC por venta, posesión y transportación de narcóticos

December 9, 2019 9:03 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

La Policía de la Universidad de California en Santa Cruz comentó que arrestaron a un ex-alumno de 21 años, Marco Bond Seow, el viernes por venta,…

La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey planea declarar una emergencia local en Carmel

December 9, 2019 8:51 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey, declarará una emergencia local en Carmel. Esto se debe a las fuertes lluvias registradas en las…

Una persona resultó herida tras tiroteo registrado en el Barrio Chino

December 9, 2019 8:20 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

La Policía de Salinas investiga un tiroteo registrado en el área del Barrio Chino.…

Less rainy week ahead

December 9, 2019 8:06 AM Zach McIntyre

The Central Coast will see a drier workweek, with some shower chances. Temperatures will also be a bit warmer by the end of the week.…

Your Weather in 60 Seconds with Zach 12 7 19

December 9, 2019 7:21 AM Zach McIntyre

The Central Coast will continue to see gusty winds, showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday night and Sunday, before a low pressure system moves…

One person wounded in Chinatown-area shooting

December 9, 2019 6:44 AM Victor Guzman

Salinas Police are investigating a shooting in the Chinatown-area of…

Monterey County Board of Supervisors prepares to declare “local emergency” following severe weather in Carmel

December 9, 2019 6:17 AM Shannon Longworth

A local emergency is going to be declared in Carmel by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. This is following the severe rain that Central Coast…

Rollover accident on Highway 101 in Salinas

December 8, 2019 11:21 PM Megan Meier

The California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to slow down in wet weather after a rollover accident Sunday on Highway 101.…

Rain floods some Salinas streets

December 8, 2019 10:47 PM Megan Meier

Rain brought flooding to Terven Avenue and Airport Boulevard in Salinas Sunday afternoon.…

Central Coasting Carmel: Dance Kids Monterey prepares for annual Nutcracker

December 7, 2019 8:29 PM Barry Brown

CARMEL, Calif (KION) If you are searching for a little holiday magic, you will find it next weekend at the Sunset Center in Carmel. The Nutcracker…

Central Coasting Carmel: A visit to see Kris Kringle

December 7, 2019 8:09 PM Barry Brown

CARMEL, Calif (KION) If you don’t have the Christmas spirit yet, a few minutes spent at Kris Kringle of Carmel should do the trick. Some customers…

Wind and Rain to slowly exit Central Coast

December 7, 2019 7:37 PM Barry Brown

The Central Coast will continue to see gusty winds, showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday night and Sunday, before a low pressure system moves…

Carmel businesses prepping for more stormy weather this weekend

December 7, 2019 5:00 PM Josh Kristianto

CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Gusty winds are pushing the Motnerey Peninsula now as a major storm system passes through the Central Coast. “The past couple…

Chualar braces for more stormy weather this weekend

December 6, 2019 10:30 PM Josh Kristianto

CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) Heavy winds are blowing through South Monterey County Friday evening after flooding and rain brought certain areas to a halt…

BREAKING: PG&E announces $13.5 billion settlement agreement with wildfire victims

December 6, 2019 8:17 PM Aaron Groff

SAN FRANCISCO (KION) Utility giant PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced a settlement agreement, valued at an…

Gonzales prepares for next storm after devastating flood

December 6, 2019 5:27 PM Megan Meier

Downtown Gonzales businesses were under water, Wednesday night.…

Students gather data, clean up Cowell Beach

December 6, 2019 5:18 PM Avery Johnson

A group of fifth graders at Mount Madonna School were out at Cowell Beach today to learn more about the environment, and clean up the beach in the…

Evacuaron a adultos mayores en una casa de retiro en Hollister

December 6, 2019 4:47 PM Elizabeth Mayoral, Ricardo Coronado

El miércoles adultos mayores fueron evacuados del Centro De Enfermería Especializada de Mabie Northside en Hollister, después de que las lluvias…

Estrenan documental que muestra la lucha de los inmigrantes en la Costa Central

December 6, 2019 4:41 PM Marcela Camargo

Esta tarde se estrena el documental “Haciendo una vida” el cual narra las experiencias de la comunidad inmigrante de la Costa Central. Este…

Reward for information about projectile incidents now at at least $14,000

December 6, 2019 4:27 PM Avery Johnson

More community members are adding to the reward for information leading to the identity and arrest of those responsible for projectiles hitting cars…

Revelan el objeto que reo habría usado para escapar de la Cárcel del Condado de Monterey

December 6, 2019 3:41 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Hoy se dieron a conocer nuevos detalles acerca del escape de dos reos de la Cárcel de Monterrey en octubre. Santos Fonseca,…

Unsettled Weekend

December 6, 2019 2:52 PM Dann Cianca

Another Pacific storm system will impact the Central Coast through the weekend. The first wave moves through late Friday night into Saturday morning…

Arrestan a hombre tras presuntamente agredir sexualmente a un niño con necesidades especiales en Salinas

December 6, 2019 2:12 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Un hombre se encuentra tras las rejas luego de que presuntamente agredió sexualmente a un niño con necesidades especiales.…

Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting child with special needs

December 6, 2019 1:35 PM Avery Johnson

A man is behind bars on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child with special needs and violating his…

Did an escaped Monterey County inmate create the hole in the ceiling? Defense says no proof

December 6, 2019 1:18 PM Avery Johnson

One of two inmates who escaped from the Monterey County Jail last month had a preliminary hearing…

Month: December 2019