January 2020

Monterey Regional Airport announces flights to Seattle

January 15, 2020 10:16 AM Avery Johnson

Monterey Regional Airport officially announced Wednesday morning that it will be adding a non-stop flight to…

Chilly Temps, Then Thursday Storm

January 15, 2020 8:21 AM Zach McIntyre

The weather pattern will remain fairly active into next week. However, the next system will be the strongest—perhaps the strongest since December.…

Pacific Grove police investigating robbery near 15th and Central Avenue

January 14, 2020 6:21 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Grove police are asking for the community’s help gathering information about a…

Better Ask Barry: Another national shopping day?

January 14, 2020 5:42 PM Barry Brown

Americans love gift cards. In 2019, they were the most requested holiday gift, but many end up lost or forgotten somewhere in our wallets and never…

Proposed assessment to increase fire protection services approved by Santa Cruz County voters

January 14, 2020 5:04 PM Avery Johnson, Drew Andre

Voters in County Service Area 48 approved an assessment that would increase property taxes in an effort to improve fire…

Autoridades advierten a conductores sobre curva peligrosa en Salinas

January 14, 2020 4:57 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) El Departamento de Policía de Salinas quiere recalcar la importancia de tomar precaución de una curva ubicada sobre la North…

Hollister-Gilroy CHP officers involved in shooting after chase from Gilroy to San Jose

January 14, 2020 4:06 PM Avery Johnson

Officers with Hollister-Gilroy area CHP said they were involved in a shooting after a chase that ended in San…

Monterey Bay Aquarium names new penguin chick “Tule”

January 14, 2020 3:31 PM Avery Johnson

After a public vote, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has decided to name one of its new African penguin chicks…

San Benito County sex offender arrested for allegedly having child porn

January 14, 2020 3:15 PM Avery Johnson

A registered sex offender in San Benito County was arrested for allegedly having child pornography after a law enforcement received a tip from Yahoo…

Chilly Temps, Then Thursday Storm

January 14, 2020 3:14 PM Dann Cianca

The weather pattern will remain fairly active into next week. However, the next system will be the strongest—perhaps the strongest since December.…

Hawk spotted in Santa Cruz with mouse trap stuck to body

January 14, 2020 2:44 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

A hawk seen in Santa Cruz with a glue trap for mice stuck to its body is at risk of being entangled or unable to…

North Davis Road remains frequent spot for speed related accidents

January 14, 2020 2:33 PM Drew Andre

Each of the last two years, there have been six reported accidents on N. Davis Rd. near Auto Center…

Man arrested in connection to Stone Street hit and run

January 14, 2020 2:20 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested in connection to a hit and run on Stone Street last…

Officials: Jet fuel lands on playground near Los Angeles

January 14, 2020 1:32 PM The Associated Press

Fire officials say fuel apparently dumped by an aircraft returning to Los Angeles International Airport fell onto an elementary school playground…

Police: Prunedale man arrested after video appears to show him shooting rifle from moving car

January 14, 2020 1:25 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police arrested a Prunedale-area man on gun and drug charges after he was allegedly seen in a video shooting a rifle out of a moving…

Sheriff’s deputies evict homeless moms from Oakland home

January 14, 2020 12:27 PM The Associated Press

Homeless women ordered by a judge last week to leave a vacant house they occupied illegally in Oakland for two months have been evicted by sheriff’s…

American Red Cross installing free smoke alarms in Seaside

January 14, 2020 11:58 AM Avery Johnson

Volunteers with the American Red Cross will be installing free smoke alarms in Seaside homes for those who cannot afford one or are unable to install…

Investigation underway into razor blades affixed to cars

January 14, 2020 11:27 AM The Associated Press

Authorities in southern California have started an investigation into multiple reports of razor blades being found on cars in Temecula, including…

Parents accuse Salinas school of making kids sit on floor during breakfast

January 14, 2020 11:00 AM KION546 News Team

Parents of elementary school students are up in arms after they tell KION they saw something unusual happen during…

Salinas mother remembered for her joyous life

Familiares y amigos recuerdan la vida de una madre de Salinas, quien perdió la vida tras un accidente vehícular

January 14, 2020 9:55 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Se llevó a cabo un rosario en Madonna del Sasso Catholic Church en Salinas el lunes, quienes acudieron recordaron la vida de Rosie Ann Figueroa y su…

Heavier Rain Late Week

January 14, 2020 8:17 AM Zach McIntyre

The weather pattern will remain quite active through the end of the week with a weather system coming in every few days. The first will roll brought…

Salinas mother remembered for her joyous life

January 13, 2020 10:50 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The family and friends of a Salinas mother killed by a DUI crash a few weeks ago are preparing to lay her to rest this week.…

Familiares recuerdan a la víctima que perdió la vida en un accidente automovilístico en Salinas

January 13, 2020 5:04 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

“Ella era mi ángel, ella era mi todo,” comentó Ramona Juarez Leon, madre de Adrianna Annalie Vergara Juarez, de quince años, quien falleció…

Light Rain Overnight, Heavier Late Week

January 13, 2020 4:25 PM Dann Cianca

The weather pattern will remain quite active through the end of the week with a weather system coming in every few days. The first will roll in…

Alleged blood thrower ordered away from California Capitol

January 13, 2020 4:17 PM The Associated Press

A California woman accused of throwing menstrual blood at legislators was ordered by a judge to stay away from the state Capitol while awaiting…

Soledad man arrested on vandalism charges for second time

January 13, 2020 3:01 PM Avery Johnson

A Soledad man has been arrested in connection to graffiti vandalism incidents in the downtown…

El Centro man arrested in connection to Monterey County sex abuse case

January 13, 2020 2:39 PM Avery Johnson

Soledad police said an El Centro man suspected of sexually abusing a child in Monterey County was…

PG&E: Number of scam attempts double compared to last year

January 13, 2020 1:59 PM Avery Johnson

(KION) Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers that it has seen double the number of scam attempts in some areas compared to this time last…

LA County detective hit, killed while helping pedestrian

January 13, 2020 1:22 PM Avery Johnson

A detective was hit by a vehicle and killed while she was helping a pedestrian who had fallen in a cross…

Cal Trans says to expect delays on Highways 68, 156

January 13, 2020 12:44 PM Avery Johnson

Some Monterey County commuters can expect delays as Cal Trans clears brush and sweeps…

SPCA for Monterey County hosting free feral cat spay, neuter day

January 13, 2020 11:51 AM Avery Johnson

The SPCA for Monterey County is hosting a free spay and neuter day for feral cats on Jan.…

Astros’ Hinch, GM banned for season for sign-stealing

January 13, 2020 11:41 AM The Associated Press

Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season and the team fined $5 million for sign stealing by the…

Family of dead crew member sue California dive boat operator

January 13, 2020 11:08 AM The Associated Press

The family of the lone crew member who died with 33 passengers in a fire aboard a scuba diving boat off the coast of Southern California has sued the…

Eleven-year-old who went missing in Placerville found dead

January 13, 2020 11:01 AM Avery Johnson

Police in Placerville are calling the death of an 11-year-old suspicious after he went missing and was later found…

Toby Keith to headline 2020 California Rodeo Salinas

January 13, 2020 10:49 AM Avery Johnson

Country music singer Toby Keith will be taking the stage at the 2020 California Rodeo Salinas on July…

Senator Cory Booker ends presidential bid

January 13, 2020 9:50 AM The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Democrat Cory Booker has dropped out of the presidential race after failing to qualify for the December primary debate.…

Several rain chances this week

January 13, 2020 8:20 AM Zach McIntyre

Cool and unsettled weather is in store for the next several days. Several light weather systems – each progressively stronger – will move past the…

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Aromas early Monday

January 13, 2020 3:22 AM KION546 News Team

A Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake hit the Aromas area just before 3:00 a.m. Monday morning. According to the USGS, it happened about 2 miles east-southeast…

San Jose man killed in motorcycle crash

January 12, 2020 11:07 PM Victor Guzman

The California Highway Patrol says a 28-year-old San Jose man has died after a crash on Highway 1 Sunday…

Several rain chances this week

January 12, 2020 8:37 PM Barry Brown

Cool and unsettled weather is in store for the next several days. Several light weather systems – each progressively stronger – will move past the…

Autoridades continúan con la búsqueda del sospechoso de un tiroteo en Santa Cruz

January 12, 2020 7:29 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

La Policía de Santa Cruz dijo que esta balacera inició poco después de las 2 de la madrugada sobre West Cliff Drive. Un hombre de 26 años fue…

Blue Zones Project busca promover un estilo de vida saludable en Salinas

January 12, 2020 7:14 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

La iniciativa Blue Zones Project se ha asociado con la Ciudad de Salinas para motivar a la comunidad a llevar un estilo de vida más saludable y…

Joven de 15 años falleció debido a un choque registrado en North Davis Road

January 12, 2020 7:03 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Algunas flores y velas fueron colocadas en el lugar donde un terrible accidente se llevó a cabo y el cual cobró la vida de un joven de 15 años.…

Blue Zones Project promotes living an active lifestyle in 2020

January 12, 2020 6:22 PM Megan Meier

The Blue Zones Project has partnered with the City of Salinas to encourage people to get outside and be active this year.…

Family identifies 15-year-old killed in crash on North Davis Road

January 12, 2020 11:27 AM Megan Meier

Salinas Police say a 15-year-old passenger was killed in a car crash on North Davis Road and Auto Center Circle in Salinas, early Saturday morning.…

Periods of rain next week

January 11, 2020 7:10 PM Barry Brown

Cool and unsettled weather is in store for the next several days, with several light weather systems headed our way. These systems will produce cool…

POLICE: Suspect in Santa Cruz shooting remains at large

January 11, 2020 4:36 PM Megan Meier

Leftover tape from the scene of an early morning shooting is still partially in tact along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz,…

Watsonville Police, Fire and Parks departments start campaign for Measure Y

January 11, 2020 2:29 PM Megan Meier

Watsonville Police, Fire and Parks departments are campaigning for a measure on the March 2020 ballot.…

Community forum hosted in Salinas to tackle safety issues near downtown

January 10, 2020 10:48 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A community trying to find a solution in Salinas on Friday after two stabbings happened in an area near downtown late last…

El Condado de Monterey aprueba una propuesta de nuevas viviendas para campesinos afueras del valle de Salinas.

January 10, 2020 4:48 PM Ricardo Coronado

Salinas, Calif (KMUV) La Comisión de Planeación del Condado de Monterey aprobó una urbanización de viviendas para los trabajadores agrícolas. El…

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