March 2020

Drugs and guns seized from Soquel home

March 6, 2020 11:43 AM Victor Guzman

A Soquel man was arrested after almost a pound of meth and multiple firearms were found in his…

Monterey County Public Health Lab starts testing for Coronavirus

March 6, 2020 11:07 AM Megan Meier

The Monterey County Public Health Laboratory announced they will start testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19), Friday.…

Hollister man dies in crash on Fairview Road

March 6, 2020 9:53 AM Victor Guzman

The California Highway Patrol is on scene of a deadly crash where a car slammed into a pole early Friday…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Mar 6 – 8

March 6, 2020 9:52 AM Zach McIntyre

Tower Of Power | Golden State Theatre, Monterey | Fri This weekend is all about feeling good. Friday night, head out to see Tower of Power at the…

Policía de Watsonville desmiente alegaciones acerca de oficial arrojando a un niño

March 6, 2020 9:11 AM Ricardo Coronado

WATSONVILLE, Calif (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN El Departamento de Policía de Watsonville decidió publicar un video para refutar las acusaciones que…

Cooler Weather and Rain Showers

March 6, 2020 8:42 AM Zach McIntyre

The next storm system is on its way, but ahead of it, moist southwesterly flow will continue. At the surface, we’ll see onshore flow with low…

Hand sanitizer isn’t necessarily best defense against coronavirus, CDC says

March 6, 2020 5:15 AM Shannon Longworth

Hand sanitizer is a good second choice when it comes to protection against the coronavirus, but it’s not necessarily as effective as washing your…

Freedom apartments will remain affordable senior housing with help from loan

March 5, 2020 6:12 PM Avery Johnson

An apartment complex in Freedom will remain affordable senior housing with the help of a loan from two…

Coronavirus test kits arrive in Monterey County

March 5, 2020 5:51 PM Avery Johnson

Coronavirus test kits have arrived in Monterey County, according to Karen Smith with the Health…

Dominican Hospital to limit visitors as illnesses circulate

March 5, 2020 5:39 PM Avery Johnson

A spokesperson for Dignity Health announced that Dominican Hospital will be limiting visitors as coronavirus, flu and other flu-like illnesses…

Watsonville Police: Claims that officer hit, threw child false

March 5, 2020 5:06 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Watsonville police have released body cam and dash cam footage after claims that an officer hit and threw a child to the ground proved to be…

Maestro de Alisal High School resigna tras alegaciones de abuso físico

March 5, 2020 4:36 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

La policía de Salinas informó que un profesor de Alisal High School renunció a su cargo luego de alegaciones de abuso físico hacia al menos un…

Sheriff’s Office: Guns, drugs found during search on Acosta Street

March 5, 2020 4:25 PM Avery Johnson

A man, who investigators said is a gang member, was arrested Thursday…

WATCH: California National Guard delivers coronavirus test kits

March 5, 2020 4:01 PM Avery Johnson

New video from the California National Guard shows Airmen from the Moffett Federal Airfield delivering coronavirus test kits to the Grand Princess…

Greenfield man sentenced to prison for sex acts with 13-year-old girl

March 5, 2020 3:23 PM Avery Johnson

A Greenfield man was sentenced to eight years in prison for several crimes related to sex acts with a…

Continued Cool-Down

March 5, 2020 3:04 PM Dann Cianca

The next storm system is on its way, but ahead of it, moist southwesterly flow will continue. At the surface, we’ll see onshore flow with low…

Watsonville Fire Department warns of man calling businesses asking for donations

March 5, 2020 2:34 PM Avery Johnson

The Watsonville Fire Department is reminding that firefighters and staff will not ask for payment when visiting or calling businesses after a report…

Alisal High School teacher resigns after allegations of physical abuse

March 5, 2020 1:46 PM Avery Johnson

An Alisal High School teacher resigned after being placed on leave for allegations of physical abuse that happened more than 20 years…

CHP investiga choque fatal cerca de Castroville

March 5, 2020 1:31 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Autoridades comentaron que solo un vehículo se vio involucrado y al menos una persona…

Driver arrested on DUI and gun charges in Salinas

March 5, 2020 12:51 PM Avery Johnson

A driver in Salinas was arrested on DUI and gun charges after police said they found him parked in the middle of the…

What does ‘state of emergency’ mean?

March 5, 2020 12:40 PM Avery Johnson

Both the State of California and Santa Cruz County declared a state of emergency Monday in response to the spread of coronavirus, but what is a state…

Monterey police investigating woman offering child a ride to school as suspicious circumstance

March 5, 2020 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

Monterey police said they are investigating an incident near Bay View Academy as a suspicious…

Organizadores reprogramaron el evento de ciclismo Sea Otter Classic

March 5, 2020 11:39 AM Ricardo Coronado

MONTEREY, Calif (KMUV) Organizadores del evento Sea Otter Classic, un popular festival de ciclismo, han decidido reprogramar el evento que estaba…

Pacific Grove man dies in crash on SR 1 south of Castroville

March 5, 2020 11:30 AM Avery Johnson

The CHP is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 1 near Nashua Road south of…

Santa Cruz county schools prepare for possibility of coronavirus-related closures

March 5, 2020 11:22 AM Drew Andre

County health officials warned residents to prepare for the possibility of work and school closures should there be an outbreak of coronavirus cases…

Seacliff State Beach pier expected to partially reopen Saturday

March 5, 2020 11:22 AM Avery Johnson

The pier at Seacliff Stat Beach has been closed for several weeks because of damage caused by surf, but it is expected to reopen…

Un automóvil se estrella contra una tienda en Salinas

March 5, 2020 8:36 AM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN: El dueño de un negocio en Salinas ahora tiene que recoger los destrozos que causó un conductor que estrelló…

Cooler, Cloudier, and Eventually Wetter

March 5, 2020 7:24 AM Zach McIntyre

A big change in the weather as we head into the weekend…After a very warm and dry start to the week, strengthening onshore flow will cool us and…

Monterey approves emergency funding for Coronavirus prevention

March 4, 2020 11:40 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif (KION) The City of Monterey is throwing $35,000 toward staff training, protective equipment and cleaning efforts as part of combating…

Driver arrested on DUI charges after crashing into Salinas store

March 4, 2020 10:56 PM Aaron Groff, Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 3/5/2020 11:45 a.m. Police identify the driver of a car that crashed into a business Wednesday night as 29-year-old…

El Condado de Santa Cruz declara emergencia de salud local ante la propagación del coronavirus.

March 4, 2020 7:08 PM Ricardo Coronado

SANTA CRUZ, Calif (KMUV) El condado de Santa Cruz declaro una emergencia de salud local ante la propagación del coronavirus. Funcionarios de…

Monterey County agency activates Level 3 to support coronavirus response

March 4, 2020 5:46 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Operation Area Emergency Operations Center has activated to Level 3 to help the Health…

Two coronavirus patients from San Benito County recovered

March 4, 2020 5:11 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County health officials announced Wednesday that two people who were diagnosed with coronavirus in the county have…

Sheriff’s Office stopping tours, contact visits at Santa Cruz County Jail in response to local emergency

March 4, 2020 5:03 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is taking precautions to protect inmates, staff and visitors at the Santa Cruz County…

Governor Newsom declares state of emergency for California

March 4, 2020 4:27 PM Avery Johnson, The Associated Press

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for California in a press conference Wednesday…

Screener at Los Angeles airport tests positive for coronavirus

March 4, 2020 3:15 PM The Associated Press

U.S. officials say a medical screener at the Los Angeles International Airport has contracted the…

Cooler, Cloudier, and Eventually Wetter

March 4, 2020 3:15 PM Dann Cianca

A big change in the weather as we head into the weekend… After a very warm and dry start to the week, strengthening onshore flow will cool us and…

Live poultry exhibits at Monterey County Fair canceled for 2020

March 4, 2020 3:01 PM Avery Johnson

The live poultry exhibits at the Monterey County Fair are canceled this year because of a flareup of poultry…

Oficiales del Condado de Santa Cruz recuerdan a los residentes a no colocar anuncios políticos en contenedores de reciclaje

March 4, 2020 2:18 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Las elecciones primarias ya terminaron y por ello oficiales del Condado de Santa Cruz recordaron a los residentes que los anuncios políticos no…

Penguin chicks join colony at Monterey Bay Aquarium

March 4, 2020 1:34 PM Avery Johnson

Two African penguin chicks have rejoined the penguin colony at the Monterey Bay…

County officials remind residents not to put political yard signs in recycling bins

March 4, 2020 1:11 PM Avery Johnson

Primary elections are over now, and Santa Cruz County officials are reminding residents that political yard…

Man revived after apparent overdose with help of San Benito County Deputy

March 4, 2020 12:48 PM Avery Johnson

A man was revived after an apparent overdose in San Benito…

Better Ask Barry: Coronavirus explained

March 4, 2020 12:46 PM Barry Brown

As coronavirus worries increase across the country, health experts are urging people to be prepared but not to…

Registered sex offender arrested in Salinas for reportedly following two girls

March 4, 2020 12:41 PM Avery Johnson

A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday morning after he reportedly followed two young…

Watsonville man arrested after investigation into reports of drug dealing

March 4, 2020 12:17 PM Avery Johnson

A Watsonville man is behind bars after a month’s long…

Early election results in favor of recalling two Santa Cruz City Council members

March 4, 2020 11:38 AM Elisha Machado

The recall of two Santa Cruz City Council members rests in the hands of voters. With the polls now closed, early election results indicate that…

First coronavirus death in California reported in Placer County

March 4, 2020 11:35 AM Avery Johnson

The first coronavirus death in California has been…

Santa Cruz County declares local health emergency

March 4, 2020 11:26 AM Avery Johnson, Drew Andre

Santa Cruz County has declared a local health emergency in response to the spread of…

San Benito County votes “no” to new development along Highway 101

March 4, 2020 11:14 AM Megan Meier

Andy Hsia-Coron wore a bright yellow “No on K” button proudly, Wednesday. The Aromas resident is credited with leading a group against development…

Warmest Wednesday, Then Cooler Into The Weekend

March 4, 2020 8:03 AM Zach McIntyre

A strong ridge of high pressure will remain in place throughout the day, keeping warm, dry conditions in place. A trough of low pressure will then…

Month: March 2020