January 2020

Man convicted of assault in Monterey County killed in prison

January 8, 2020 11:56 AM Avery Johnson

A man convicted of assault with a firearm in Monterey County was killed at the California Correctional Center…

Lovers Point Pier temporarily closed for repairs

January 8, 2020 11:12 AM Avery Johnson, Megan Meier

The Lovers Point Pier is temporarily closed for a minor repair, according to Pacific Grove…

Bases militares de la Costa Central incrementaron sus medidas de seguridad

January 8, 2020 8:59 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

La base militar Presidio en Monterey, entre otras se empezaron a preparar antes del reciente ataque de Irán en militares estadounidenses de Irak.…

Multiple scholarship opportunities being offered for Central Coast students–here’s how to apply

January 8, 2020 8:46 AM Mary Coleman

The McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship is offering educational opportunities for deserving Hispanic high school seniors in Monterey, Salinas…

Showers on the way

January 8, 2020 8:03 AM Zach McIntyre

Another weather system will be slide through the Central Coast early Thursday. This will be wetter than this morning’s system. However, don’t…

Police outline school bus safety as students head back to class

January 8, 2020 5:45 AM Shannon Longworth

With students on the Central Coast heading back to school this week after winter vacation, Salinas Police reminded drivers how to navigate around…

La policía de Sand City revela estadísticas de crímenes durante el 2019

January 7, 2020 4:39 PM Ricardo Coronado

SAND CITY, Calif. (KMUV) El Departamento de Policía de Sand City tuvo un año muy ocupado. Ya que reveló sus estadísticas de crímen y dijeron que…

Moon Gate Plaza taking in new residents in Salinas

Concluirán con la construcción de un complejo departamental para personas de bajos ingresos en el Barrio Chino de Salinas

January 7, 2020 4:24 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Aunque la comunidad indigente del Barrio Chino veía a este complejo como una esperanza para encontrar un hogar, muchos de ellos dicen que no fueron…

Central Coast military installations increasing security in light of recent world events

January 7, 2020 4:13 PM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

Several Central Coast military installations have announced changes to their security measures starting Monday and Tuesday in light of recent world…

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at air base

January 7, 2020 3:33 PM The Associated Press

Iran state TV says Tehran launches “tens” of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing US…

Moon Gate Plaza taking in new residents in Salinas

January 7, 2020 2:53 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Moon Gate Plaza housing complex is opening up for new residents in Salinas’ Chinatown district this month.…

Rolling Stone hosting speaker series in Carmel

January 7, 2020 2:41 PM Avery Johnson

Rolling Stone and IMG announced a new speaker series at the Sunset Center in Carmel taking place over the next few…

Wet Morning(s)

January 7, 2020 2:29 PM Dann Cianca

Two weather systems will slide through the Central Coast in the coming days. The first will arrive overnight, bringing breezy conditions, increased…

UC Santa Cruz grad student strike continues into new term

January 7, 2020 2:07 PM Avery Johnson

Hundreds of graduate student instructors and teaching assistants at UC Santa Cruz are continuing to refuse to submit grades as a strike…

Reward offered for information about shooting of elephant seal near San Simeon

January 7, 2020 1:04 PM Avery Johnson

NOAA Fisheries is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to a conviction of the person or persons…

Disneyland offering limited time $67 tickets for kids

January 7, 2020 12:05 PM Avery Johnson

Disneyland announced that it is offering a limited time discount for children between the ages of 3 and 9 visiting the…

Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department conducting pile burn

January 7, 2020 11:30 AM Avery Johnson

The Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department said it is conducting a pile burn…

Knitters wanted: CHOMP asking for help making hats for newborns

January 7, 2020 11:12 AM Avery Johnson

Every year, the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula sends babies born in February home with red hats, and the hospital is asking for help…

Organización sin fines de lucro del Área de la Bahía ofrece soluciones a quienes buscan una vivienda de bajo costo en la Costa Central

January 7, 2020 11:08 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Una compañía del Área de la Bahía ofreció una solución potencial a los altos costos en la vivienda en el Condado de Monterrey. La organización…

Central Coast city with fewer than 400 residents reports 631 crime cases in 2019

January 7, 2020 11:01 AM Avery Johnson

Sand City police released crime statistics for 2019, and it has been busy for a department that has only six patrol…

Musulmanes de la Costa Central sienten el apoyo de las autoridades tras las tensiones entre Irán y los Estados Unidos

January 7, 2020 9:54 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

El Centro Islámico de Santa Cruz añadió que a pesar de que existe un odio injusto en contra de la comunidad musulmana en ciertas áreas, ellos han…

Avión se estrella en un campo cercano al Aeropuerto de Salinas

January 7, 2020 9:28 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Un avión se estrelló a las afueras del aeropuerto de Salinas y este incidente se encuentra bajo investigación. Autoridades informan que la…

Your Weather in 60 Seconds with Barry 01 07 20

January 7, 2020 7:50 AM Barry Brown

High pressure is weakening, with will allow several weak storm systems to slip into California. The best chance for rain will be far to our north,…

Weak weather systems to bring a chance of light rain

January 7, 2020 7:43 AM Barry Brown

High pressure is weakening, with will allow several weak storm systems to slip into California. The best chance for rain will be far to our north,…

Bay Area non-profit aims to bring affordable housing solution to Monterey County

January 7, 2020 6:45 AM Shannon Longworth

A Bay Area company is offering a potential solution to costly housing in Monterey County. The nonprofit, called Home Match, wants to fill…

Small Earthquakes hit west of San Juan Bautista early Tuesday

January 7, 2020 3:00 AM KION546 News Team

San Juan Bautista, Calif. (KION) – A couple of small earthquakes struck San Benito county early Tuesday morning. According to the USGS the first…

Help the Monterey Bay Aquarium name one of its new penguin chicks

January 6, 2020 6:22 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is asking for the public’s help naming its new penguin…

Son of Watsonville officer featured on ESPN

January 6, 2020 5:31 PM Avery Johnson

A Watsonville police officer had a proud moment on Monday when his son was featured on…

Se registra otro caso de proyectiles lanzados a vehículos, sube a 68 casos desde Febrero 2019

January 6, 2020 4:42 PM Ricardo Coronado

Salinas, CA (KMUV) La Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo que un SUV fue impactado por un proyectil sobre la Autopista 101 cerca de Dunbarton Road…

Plane crashes in field outside Salinas airport

January 6, 2020 4:39 PM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

Police and fire crews are responding to a plane crash in…

Central Coast Muslims react to tensions with Iran, say they feel support from local community

January 6, 2020 4:10 PM Drew Andre

In a social media post Sunday, Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills said, “Santa Cruz Police are in contact [with] our Fed partners re possible…

Chilly Overnight, Rain Chances Wed, Thu

January 6, 2020 3:20 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure will weaken over the area Tuesday, allowing a storm system to slip through. Its biggest impacts will be far to our north, but some…

Items stolen from locked shed in Felton belonging to Boy Scout troop

January 6, 2020 2:11 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirms that about $1,500 worth of items were stolen from a locked shed in…

More California firefighters leaving to fight Australian wildfires

January 6, 2020 1:19 PM Avery Johnson

The U.S. Forest Service California said more Forest Service firefighters from the state are leaving Southern California Monday to help fight…

Mujer de Sand City fue arrestada por tener un arma fantasma

January 6, 2020 12:32 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Autoridades realizaron una búsqueda en la cuadra 700 de Dias Street, al revisar el cuarto de Jayna Kersh, oficiales encontraron un rifle Ruger .380,…

Arrestan a hombre después de que supuestamente intentara atropellar a su novia en Salinas

January 6, 2020 12:22 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Agentes agregaron que alrededor de las 4:00 de la mañana, Anderson siguió a su novia e intentó arrollarla cerca de Davis y Central, tras una…

Harvey Weinstein indicted on new sex crimes charges in LA

January 6, 2020 11:15 AM The Associated Press

Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on new sex crime charges in Los Angeles, just as his trial on separate rape and sexual assault…

Police: Woman arrested with ghost rifle in Sand City

January 6, 2020 11:04 AM Avery Johnson

A woman who police said had a ghost rifle was arrested in Sand…

New projectile incident on Highway 101 near Dunbarton Sunday night

January 6, 2020 10:19 AM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

The California Highway Patrol said an SUV was hit by a projectile on Highway 101 near Dunbarton Road Sunday…

Your Weather in 60 Seconds with Barry 01 06 20

January 6, 2020 8:20 AM Barry Brown

Dry weather to continue There will be no major changes to our overall weather pattern this week, as high pressure will continue to block most weather…

Dry weather to continue

January 6, 2020 7:41 AM Barry Brown

There will be no major changes to our overall weather pattern this week, as high pressure will continue to block most weather systems from reaching…

Man arrested after reportedly trying to run girlfriend off the road

January 5, 2020 10:39 PM KION546 News Team

A man is in custody after allegedly trying to run his girlfriend off the road in…

Santa Cruz County family continues search for missing puppy

January 5, 2020 6:06 PM Megan Meier

Another day brings another search. Since mid-December, Aracelly Bibl has received countless calls from people hoping to have seen her family’s…

A Little Bit Cooler Now

January 5, 2020 2:51 PM Dann Cianca

The weather pattern will remain progressive this week. However, high pressure will exert its presence from the southwest, blocking most weather…

Mild days, chilly nights ahead

January 4, 2020 9:35 PM Barry Brown

Mostly dry weather with seasonable temperatures will continue into next week. On Saturday, a weak weather system dissipated over the Central Coast as…