March 2020

Watsonville man awaits COVID-19 test results for over a week

March 31, 2020 10:41 PM Josh Kristianto

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) A Watsonville man is still waiting for his COVID-19 test results about a week after being checked.…

San Benito and Santa Cruz counties extend shelter-in-place order

March 31, 2020 8:15 PM Aaron Groff

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) San Benito and Santa Cruz counties both announce they are extending their COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders through…

Monterey County public schools to close through the end of the school year

March 31, 2020 6:49 PM KION546 News Team

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. The Monterey County Office of Education has announced that all schools will close through the end of the year out of an…

Fishing businesses take a hit

March 31, 2020 6:15 PM Zach McIntyre

The fishing industry is taking a hit. With many restaurants closing down and less fisherman out on the water, many fishing businesses are losing…

Two arrested and charged with murder of Santa Cruz woman

March 31, 2020 4:37 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a death as…

Un laboratorio de Monterey ofrece pruebas de COVID-19 para equipos de primeros auxilios

March 31, 2020 4:34 PM Ricardo Coronado

MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Un laboratorio en la ciudad de Monterrey, Arcpoint Lab, está ofreciendo pruebas para detectar el COVID-19 a los…

La Guardia Nacional ayudará a la despensa de alimentos del Condado de San Benito

March 31, 2020 4:20 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Oficiales de San Benito anunciaron que la Guardia Nacional, estará ayudando y apoyando a los sitios de entrega de despensa, empezando la próxima…

City of Monterey asking for donations during N95 mask drive for first responders

March 31, 2020 3:50 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Monterey is hosting a N95 mask drive for local first responders, and the city is asking for…

Reportaje Especial: Informando a la comunidad indígena sobre el COVID-19

March 31, 2020 3:07 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

En los sitios oficiales de salud, podemos encontrar información del coronavirus en inglés, español o en otros lenguajes,pero muy pocos han…

Santa Cruz police investigate shooting, find suspected drug dealer

March 31, 2020 2:41 PM Avery Johnson

Police in Santa Cruz are investigating a shooting that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds, and during the investigation, officers arrested a…

Sunshine-y, but Winds Pick Up

March 31, 2020 2:38 PM Dann Cianca

Temperatures will cool a bit tomorrow as a weather system slides through. The system is associated with a broad area of low pressure over the Pacific…

California Conservation Corps to help San Benito County food pantry

March 31, 2020 2:14 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County officials announced that the National Guard will be helping and supporting Community Food Pantries starting later this…

Instituto de Métricas de Salud y Evaluación comparte proyecciones para California sobre el coronavirus

March 31, 2020 1:42 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

El Instituto de Métricas de Salud y Evaluación, un centro de investigación de salud de la Universidad de Washington, ha compartido proyecciones en…

Trump warns of “very painful two weeks” ahead in US

March 31, 2020 1:40 PM CNN

(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203820583 President Trump warned the nation that everyone will be facing a…

Capitola issues restrictions for Capitola Village, beach due to social distancing concerns

March 31, 2020 1:29 PM Avery Johnson

Capitola has put restrictions in place at Capitola Village and the beach area due to social distancing concerns during Santa Cruz County’s Shelter in…

Monterey lab offering COVID-19 testing for first responders

March 31, 2020 12:36 PM Elisha Machado

A Monterey lab is offering rapid COVID-19 testing, which can detect an exposure in less than 20 minutes.…

What information does the public have the right to know about local COVID-19 cases?

March 31, 2020 12:28 PM Drew Andre

Different counties around California have made varying decisions when it comes to releasing information on local COVID-19 cases, and how often they…

Governor Newsom announces initiative to help older Californians stay connected

March 31, 2020 12:05 PM Avery Johnson

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Projection shows late April coronavirus death peak in California

March 31, 2020 11:21 AM Avery Johnson

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, a health research center at the University of Washington, has released projections showing when…

Veronica Macias, Evening Anchor

March 31, 2020 10:24 AM Veronica Macias

Veronica Macias is back in her home state of California after more than a decade away. She last worked in Abilene, Texas as an evening…

Better Ask Barry: Are shaggy “Shelter in Place haircuts” the new norm?

March 31, 2020 10:07 AM Barry Brown

Getting a haircut or manicure is no longer an option for most…

Hundreds of masks and other equipment donated to Santa Cruz County

March 31, 2020 8:49 AM Avery Johnson

After reaching out to the community asking for donations, the County of Santa Cruz said it has received between 700 and…

San Benito County making temporary changes to recycling service

March 31, 2020 8:34 AM Avery Johnson

To reduce the risk of exposing employees to coronavirus, Recology is making temporary changes to its…

Enfermeras del Hospital Comunitario de Watsonville exigen protección adecuados a través de una demostración solidaria

March 31, 2020 8:29 AM Ricardo Coronado

WATSONVILLE, Calif (KMUV) El lunes, decenas de enfermaras y enfermeros se reunieron a las afueras del Hospital Comunitario de Watsonville donde…

Dry weather to continue

March 31, 2020 6:53 AM Barry Brown

We will enjoy several days of dry and slightly warmer weather, as high pressure to our south keeps rain to the north for the workweek. The tail end…

CHOMP says supplies are well-stocked as they adjust to nationwide mask scramble

March 30, 2020 10:50 PM Aaron Groff

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As Monterey County health officials say they are looking at additional sites for medical care if there is a surge in COVID-19…

Santa Cruz Police Dept cracking down on social distancing

March 30, 2020 6:17 PM Zach McIntyre

Many people are not following social distancing guidelines. Six feet is required when out and about.…

Police arrest Florida pastor for holding church services despite stay-at-home order

March 30, 2020 5:54 PM CNN

Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne said he wouldn’t close the doors of his Tampa, Florida, megachurch until the End Times begin. The police…

Nurses at Watsonville Community Hospital call for adequate protective equipment

March 30, 2020 5:50 PM Drew Andre

Registered nurses lined up outside Watsonville Community Hospital to protest the lack of proper personal protective equipment, staffing and…

Tres bomberos de Hollister regresan a trabajar después de haber estado en cuarentena

March 30, 2020 5:37 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Los bomberos se expusieron al coronavirus el 16 de Marzo, cuando respondieron a una llamada médica, por ello personal de salud inició con la…

Ciudades en la Costa Central enfrentan pérdidas de ingresos por medida de órdenes de refugio

March 30, 2020 5:33 PM Ricardo Coronado

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) Varias ciudades de la Costa Central han sentido un golpe financiero por la pandemia del COVID-19 y las órdenes de…

Funeral homes make adjustments during coronavirus pandemic

March 30, 2020 3:50 PM Max Tarlton

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Even businesses deemed essential have had to change their approach to remain as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Watch: Big cat spotted outside Aptos

March 30, 2020 3:38 PM Avery Johnson

Video posted on social media shows a big cat that appears to be roaming around a Santa Cruz County…

Warmer, Dryer Week

March 30, 2020 3:21 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure to our south will keep rain to the north throughout the workweek. The tail end of weather systems will brush past, however, pushing a…

Hollister firefighters return to work after quarantine

March 30, 2020 3:15 PM Avery Johnson

Three Hollister firefighters went back to work Monday after finishing their time in…

Central Coast cities face revenue losses as the state shelters in place

March 30, 2020 2:34 PM Elisha Machado

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) In addition to health impacts, cities across the Central Coast are getting hit hard financially by the coronavirus…

Natividad releases coronavirus information in indigenous languages

March 30, 2020 2:27 PM Avery Johnson

Natividad is working to educate more people in Monterey County about coronavirus and the Shelter in Place order by releasing videos in indigenous…

Trump shares details on machine that disinfects masks

March 30, 2020 2:10 PM CNN

(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203779000 President Trump said the Food and Drug Administration approved a…

King City police address rumors about coronavirus

March 30, 2020 12:41 PM Avery Johnson

The King City Police Department took to social media Monday to address rumors that have come to the department’s attention about…

Dos personas en condiciones críticas tras un accidente vehicular registrado en Park Avenue

March 30, 2020 12:33 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Dos personas están en condiciones críticas pero estables, tras un accidente vehícular, registrado en Capitola el domingo por la…

California looking for more health care professionals, launches site

March 30, 2020 12:04 PM Avery Johnson

(KION) Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new initiative Monday to expand California’s health care workforce and find more health care workers to help…

Miembro del personal de la Prisión Estatal del Valle de Salinas da positivo a COVID-19

March 30, 2020 11:51 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

El Departamento de Correcciones y Rehabilitacion de California, dijo que un miembro de la Prisión Estatal del Valle de Salinas en Soledad dio…

Two people in critical condition after crash on Park Avenue

March 30, 2020 11:33 AM Avery Johnson

Two people are in critical but stable condition after a crash in Capitola Sunday…

Santa Cruz METRO introduces new restrictions due to coronavirus

March 30, 2020 11:04 AM Avery Johnson

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Santa Cruz METRO has announced new…

Santa Cruz County offers tax penalty waiver form during coronavirus pandemic

March 30, 2020 9:53 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County is offering a COVID-19 Penalty Waiver Form for late fees and interest due on property tax to help residents struggling…

Dry and warmer this week

March 30, 2020 7:13 AM Barry Brown

The Central Coast will enjoy a dry and warmer weather pattern this week. Temperatures will slowly rise to seasonal normal (see below). The next…

Eight employees at Salinas Valley State Prison test positive for COVID-19

March 29, 2020 10:39 PM Elisha Machado, Avery Johnson

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said a staff member at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad has tested positive for…

Warmer Weather to Come

March 29, 2020 9:21 PM Zach McIntyre

We’ll return to active weather this weekend as a storm system moves in from the northwest. It will bring a lot of cloudcover and some light rain…

Santa Cruz County marks first Coronavirus death

March 29, 2020 10:13 AM KION546 News Team, Megan Meier

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. The Santa Cruz County Public Health Division has announced its first death due to complications from COVID-19. In a press…

Neighbors make most of teen’s birthday during state wide stay-at-home order

March 28, 2020 6:44 PM Megan Meier

A community in Salinas made sure their neighbor’s 15th birthday was not forgotten, this…

Month: March 2020