January 2020

Santa Cruz Warriors honor Kobe Bryant with moment of silence

January 26, 2020 9:09 PM Megan Meier

The Santa Cruz Warriors honored Kobe Bryant at their game against the South Bay Lakers, Sunday.…

Kobe Bryant reportedly killed in helicopter crash

January 26, 2020 12:09 PM Amelia Rosenberg

TMZ is reporting that basketball star Kobe Bryant is dead at 41 after being involved in a helicopter crash Sunday morning.…

Man attacked by dog in Santa Cruz Ace Hardware

January 26, 2020 11:41 AM Megan Meier

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is searching for a woman and her dog after, they say, the animal attacked a man in an Ace Hardware, last Monday.…

Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf welcomes back annual whalefest

January 25, 2020 5:51 PM Megan Meier

The annual Monterey Whalefest is back on the fisherman’s wharf, this weekend.…

Hundreds of teens gather for gang prevention summit

January 25, 2020 5:36 PM Megan Meier

The reality of life in a criminal street gang was acted out in front of a large crowd of teens, Saturday. Some said the message hit home.…

Light rain possible Saturday night/Sunday morning

January 25, 2020 5:35 PM Barry Brown

A weak weather system will slip through Sunday morning, bringing a chance of light rain to the Central Coast, before moving to the east. Rainfall…

Projectile suspect’s family speaks out briefly to KION

January 24, 2020 10:40 PM Josh Kristianto

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) The sister of Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the man arrested in relation to the series of projectile attacks along Highway 101…

Salinas police investigating attempted murder on Mae Avenue

January 24, 2020 5:03 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that happened in the 600 block of Mae Avenue Friday…

Víctimas reaccionan al arresto del sospechoso de lanzar proyectiles

January 24, 2020 4:55 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) La detención de Charles Lafferty, el presunto responsable de los ataques con proyectiles brinda un alivio a los conductores,…

Reportaje Especial: Trabajando hasta el final

January 24, 2020 4:33 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Salcedo es originario de México y al no tener familia en Salinas, tenía que trabajar muy duro para recaudar una cantidad mínima de $500 y así…

The Science of Slingshots

January 24, 2020 2:38 PM Max Tarlton

As we learn about the projectile attacker, local window experts are explaining exactly what happens upon impact with a projectile from a slingshot.…

Beach Hazards Extended

January 24, 2020 2:33 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure will be the dominant influence of our weather through the weekend, though one weak system will slip through Sunday morning. At most,…

Nearly $28K awarded to south Monterey County nonprofit organizations

January 24, 2020 2:15 PM Avery Johnson

Nearly $28,000 in grants were awarded to 19 nonprofit organizations in southern Monterey County in…

All lanes reopened after ten vehicle crash closes southbound lanes of Highway 101

January 24, 2020 2:01 PM Avery Johnson

All southbound lanes of Highway 101 are closed north of San Martin, according to Hollister-Gilroy…

Projectile suspect makes first court appearance

January 24, 2020 12:10 PM Avery Johnson

Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the man suspected of hitting cars with glass marbles on Monterey and San Benito County…

Shelter opens free library in honor of Santa Cruz County boat fire victims

January 24, 2020 11:54 AM Avery Johnson

A new Little Free Library now stands in front of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter in honor…

California unemployment rate held steady at 3.9% in December

January 24, 2020 11:40 AM The Associated Press

California’s unemployment rate held steady at the record low 3.9% in December.…

Two Santa Cruz men arrested in connection to car burglaries, foot chase

January 24, 2020 11:27 AM Avery Johnson

Two Santa Cruz men are behind bars after police said they were caught breaking into…

Victims to testify if suspect in Prunedale projectile investigation goes to trial

January 24, 2020 11:08 AM Megan Meier

A dime-sized dent is a constant reminder for Zane Reed.…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Jan 24-26

January 24, 2020 10:32 AM Zach McIntyre

This weekend is all about food and…

Warmer Days, Beach Hazards

January 24, 2020 7:39 AM Zach McIntyre

High pressure will be the dominant influence of our weather for the next several days. The weather will remain warm and dry as all weather systems…

Projectile victims react to suspect arrest

January 23, 2020 10:45 PM Josh Kristianto

CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Prunedale resident Ruben Villanueva was driving to a San Jose Sharks game in early December when out of nowhere, he and his…

UPDATE: Missing at-risk adult in Salinas found safe

January 23, 2020 7:42 PM KION546 News Team

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 8:35 p.m. – Missing at-risk Salinas man David Romo has been found safe, according to Salinas Police. SPD says that Romo…

Former Naval Postgraduate School student killed in Australia crash

January 23, 2020 6:34 PM Avery Johnson

A former Naval Postgraduate School student was one of three men killed when their tanker crashed while battling wildfires in…

Locals not surprised slingshot was used in projectile attacks

January 23, 2020 6:25 PM Max Tarlton

The California Highway Patrol has said it was not a gun used in the projectile attacks, but they weren’t…

Drivers at ease after arrest of suspect in Prunedale projectile investigation

January 23, 2020 6:14 PM Megan Meier

Rattled nerves has marked the commute through Prunedale.…

California bill would make utilities pay some blackout costs

January 23, 2020 6:04 PM The Associated Press

A bill in the California Legislature would require electric companies to reimburse customers when the utilities turn off power to prevent wildfires.…

Climbing advisories in effect at Pinnacles National Park to protect raptors

January 23, 2020 5:51 PM Avery Johnson

Pinnacles National Park announced that a climbing advisory is in effect to protect nesting…

DA: Salinas officer fired multiple shots at vehicle accelerating toward him

January 23, 2020 4:47 PM Avery Johnson

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office released new details about an officer-involved shooting on S. Main Street…

Bay Area nonprofit runs affordable housing pilot program in Monterey County

January 23, 2020 3:20 PM Shannon Longworth

A matching service that connects renters and tenants is offering what it calls a solution to a lack of affordable…

Firefighters who died in Australia were on California tanker

January 23, 2020 2:56 PM The Associated Press

California’s governor says the three American flight crew members who died when their aerial water tanker…

Warmer Days, Beach Hazards

January 23, 2020 2:36 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure will be the dominant influence of our weather for the next several days. The weather will remain warm and dry as all weather systems…

Confirman arresto en conexión a proyectiles lanzados a vehículos en Autopistas 101 y 156

January 23, 2020 1:40 PM Marcela Camargo

Miles de conductores en los Condados de Monterey y San Benito ya pueden sentir un poco de alivio al conducir sobre las autopistas 101 y 156. Lo…

Oficiales de CHP harán “gran anuncio” acerca de investigación de proyectiles lanzados a vehículos

January 23, 2020 10:05 AM Marcela Camargo, Elizabeth Mayoral, Ricardo Coronado

Se espera que oficiales hagan un gran anuncio a la 1:30 p.m. acerca de la investigación sobre los proyectiles impactando a vehículos en la Costa…

El consejo de la Ciudad de Monterey discute sobre posibles proyectos a futuro de viviendas asequibles

January 23, 2020 9:41 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

La crisis de vivienda en Monterey se ha convertido en un problema para el turismo y la industria de la hospitalidad. Al no haber viviendas…

Imjin Parkway, overnight closure, construction

Identifican a hombre que murió atropellado en Marina

January 23, 2020 9:09 AM Ricardo Coronado

MARINA, Calif (KMUV) Un hombre en silla de ruedas murió luego de ser atropellado por un vehículo en Marina el martes en la noche. La Oficina del…

CHP makes arrest in Prunedale projectile investigation

January 23, 2020 9:01 AM Mary Coleman, Avery Johnson, Drew Andre

Officials are expected to make a major announcement regarding the investigation into projectiles hitting cars across the Central…

Clearing Out

January 23, 2020 7:57 AM Zach McIntyre

High pressure will be the dominant influence of our weather for the next several days. The weather will remain warm and dry as all weather systems…

City of Salinas campaigns to count everyone ahead of 2020 Census

January 23, 2020 3:30 AM Shannon Longworth

The 2020 Census Salinas Action Team is working to educate pockets of the community that have previously been undercounted in the nationwide…

Highway 101, Salinas corridor, cal trans meetings

Will Measure K stop land development on portion of San Benito County if rejected?

January 22, 2020 10:41 PM Elisha Machado

A controversial proposal over land development along Highway 101 near San Juan Bautista is just a couple months away from hitting the ballot, but…

Students with parents who work in strawberry fields eligible for scholarship

January 22, 2020 6:57 PM Avery Johnson

The California Strawberry Commission is offering a scholarship, but it is only open to a specific group of students- the children of strawberry…

Oakland Raiders now officially renamed the Las Vegas Raiders

January 22, 2020 6:07 PM The Associated Press

The Oakland Raiders have been officially renamed the Las Vegas Raiders.…

Police: 6 people shot, 1 dead in downtown Seattle

January 22, 2020 6:03 PM The Associated Press

Police say multiple people have been shot in downtown Seattle.…

California’s monarch butterflies critically low for 2nd year

January 22, 2020 5:35 PM The Associated Press

A count by an environmental group shows the western monarch butterfly population wintering along California’s coast remains critically…

Autoridades participan en “Día de Acción” para combatir trata de personas

January 22, 2020 4:50 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) California es uno de los estados que reporta más casos de trata de personas en el país, por eso funcionarios locales están…

Coronavirus preparedness on the Central Coast

January 22, 2020 4:02 PM Max Tarlton

There are international concerns about the coronavirus and how fast it is…

Point Lobos closed Thursday for road maintenance

January 22, 2020 3:35 PM Avery Johnson

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve announced that it will be closed Thursday for road…

Hombre acusado de secuestrar a su hija se declaró no culpable

January 22, 2020 2:46 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) El hombre acusado de atacar a su novia y secuestrar a su hija el viernes, se declaró no culpable a los cargos en corte el…

California asks for surplus federal land to house homeless

January 22, 2020 2:41 PM The Associated Press

California is asking the Trump administration to provide surplus federal land that could be used to build housing for the…

Clearing Out

January 22, 2020 2:39 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure will be the dominant influence of our weather for the next several days. The weather will remain warm and dry as all weather systems…

Month: January 2020