April 2020

Muere conductor de transporte compartido de UCSC por complicaciones del coronavirus

April 14, 2020 2:10 PM Marcela Camargo

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Directivos de la Universidad de California en Santa Cruz confirmaron la muerte de uno de sus conductores de transporte…

Trump halts US funding to World Health Organization

April 14, 2020 2:08 PM CNN

(CNN) President Trump announced Tuesday he is halting funding to the World Health Organization while a review is conducted. Trump said at a news…

Two members of Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office test negative for COVID-19

April 14, 2020 2:03 PM Avery Johnson

Sheriff Jim Hart tells KION that two employees with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for…

Central Coast airports to get more than $12.8 million in federal funding

April 14, 2020 1:10 PM Avery Johnson

More than $12.8 million in federal grants are going to be distributed to airports around the Central Coast, according to Congressman Jimmy…

Community Human Services offering outpatient drug treatment to Monterey County residents through telehealth

April 14, 2020 12:32 PM Avery Johnson

Community Human Services said it is continuing to offer outpatient drug treatment services to residents with Medi-Cal…

Dozens of low level offenders released from Central Coast jails amid COVID-19 crisis

April 14, 2020 12:12 PM Drew Andre

A California judicial court ruling temporarily eliminated bail for people arrested and charged with low-level offenses. It’s part of an effort to…

California governor gives outline for lifting virus closures

April 14, 2020 11:37 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’ll reveal plans Tuesday for gradually releasing California from the coronavirus…

Better Ask Barry: Are grocery store employees safe?

April 14, 2020 11:27 AM Barry Brown

One month into the coronavirus lockdown, an increasing number of grocery workers are being infected with Covid…

UCSC shuttle driver is second person to die of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County

April 14, 2020 11:14 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Public Health Division announced Tuesday that a second person has died of COVID-19 in the…

Driver arrested, two others cited for allegedly having counterfeit money, violating Shelter in Place

April 14, 2020 11:01 AM Avery Johnson

One man was arrested and two more people were cited after a traffic stop where police said they found a loaded gun, drugs and counterfeit…

Short warm spell continues Tuesday

April 14, 2020 8:35 AM Barry Brown

High pressure builds into the region through mid-week, producing an offshore flow of winds, which will keep most clouds away on Tuesday. Temperatures…

Monterey County DA to enforce restrictions on construction activities

April 14, 2020 8:23 AM Mary Coleman, Elisha Machado

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 4/14/20 6:00 p.m. Monterey County’s shelter-in-place order hasn’t stopped construction within the county, but…

AP Source: Obama to endorse Biden in video on Tuesday

April 14, 2020 7:46 AM The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama plans to endorse Joe Biden in a video on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential…

Central Coast cities and counties to combine forces for federal COVID-19 funding

April 14, 2020 1:48 AM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The federal government’s $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, CARES Act, includes billions for local governments, but the…

“It really is a disaster”: Monterey Chamber CEO offers warning and advice

April 13, 2020 7:04 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Restaurants and hotels in Monterey are either closed or a shell of what they were just two months ago – before the COVID-19…

Monterey Bay Community Power deferring half of May and June electric generation charges

April 13, 2020 6:28 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey Bay Community Power announced that it will be deferring half of May and June electric generation charges due to…

Monterey County jail inmates make face masks

April 13, 2020 6:08 PM Zach McIntyre

The Monterey County jail is joining the ranks of other jails and prisons, to combat the spread of…

UCSC professor helps develop COVID-19 tracing app

April 13, 2020 6:06 PM Drew Andre

There is new technology that’s been developed that could be the next best way to flatten the coronavirus curve. UCSC economics professor, Kristian…

California orders insurance premium refunds during outbreak

April 13, 2020 4:55 PM The Associated Press

California’s insurance commissioner has ordered some companies to refund premiums for March and April because of the coronavirus pandemic.…

LULAC de Salinas presenta una carta a la ciudad sobre el ‘comportamiento ofensivo’ de un concejal

April 13, 2020 4:27 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) ACTUALIZACION: El concejal Tony Villegas de Salinas dijo que ha estado en comunicación con el presidente de LULAC y…

Homeless veterans get “comfort kits” from Red Cross

April 13, 2020 4:26 PM Veronica Macias

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Homeless veterans in the Central Coast received some attention and care from the Red Cross on Monday afternoon at the Veterans…

UC Santa Cruz creating new global and community health program

April 13, 2020 4:12 PM Avery Johnson

UC Santa Cruz announced that it is creating a new global and community health program in the midst of the COVID-19…

RVs for MDs helping healthcare workers isolate safely with donated RVs

April 13, 2020 3:47 PM Max Tarlton

Salinas, Calif. (KION) – For workers in the medical field, a grassroots movement has started to help keep them and their families healthy – RVs for…

Oficiales locales ofrecen reunión virtual en español sobre coronavirus

April 13, 2020 3:36 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV)https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/204533398 Funcionarios del Condado de Monterey estarán llevando…

City of Santa Cruz limits third-party delivery company commissions

April 13, 2020 3:33 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Santa Cruz said it is placing a temporary limit on commissions charged by third-party food delivery…

Finally Some Sunshine

April 13, 2020 3:10 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure builds into the region through mid-week. It is forcing air flow offshore, which helped clear clouds out on Monday and will keep them…

Conductor de transporte compartido de UCSC da positivo a COVID-19

April 13, 2020 2:59 PM Marcela Camargo

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Un conductor de UCSC de servicio de transporte compartido, mejor conocido como shuttle, ha dado postivo al COVID-19.…

Caltrans issuing special permits for overweight trucks carrying COVID-19 response supplies

April 13, 2020 2:47 PM Avery Johnson

Caltrans said it will temporarily issue special permits for overweight trucks carrying emergency supplies for COVID-19…

3-year-old injured in suspected DUI crash after family argument

April 13, 2020 2:28 PM Avery Johnson

A woman is facing several charges when she is discharged from the hospital because Hollister police said she was the driver in a DUI crash that…

Trump says he will ask for a delay to the 2020 census

April 13, 2020 2:02 PM CNN

(CNN) President Trump said he will ask for a “major delay” to the 2020 Census to make sure it is completed safely and accurately. “During this…

UC Santa Cruz shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

April 13, 2020 12:26 PM Avery Johnson, Drew Andre

UC Santa Cruz said one of its campus shuttle drivers has tested positive for…

Man suspected of having stolen car, violating Shelter in Place arrested in Salinas

April 13, 2020 11:50 AM Avery Johnson

A man is facing several charges after police said he led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle while a Shelter in Place order is in…

Sanders endorses former rival Biden for president

April 13, 2020 11:33 AM The Associated Press

Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy.…

Businesses react to Governor Newsom’s announcement that he plans to reopen economy

April 13, 2020 11:24 AM Avery Johnson, Shannon Longworth

Governor Newsom said he is working with the governors of Oregon and Washington to announce an agreement on a vision for reopening economies and…

Incendio en una escuela primaria en Salinas está siendo investigado como sospechoso

April 13, 2020 9:20 AM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) El Departamento de Bomberos de Salinas respondió a un incendio en una escuela primaria la madrugada del lunes. Según los…

Salinas LULAC calls Council member’s actions “disturbing and racist”

April 13, 2020 9:19 AM Mary Coleman, Elisha Machado

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 4/13/20 5:45 p.m. The local League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), is denouncing actions by Councilmember…

Warming up this week

April 13, 2020 7:22 AM Barry Brown

High pressure will build over the Central Coast through midweek. This will produce above normal temperatures, with more sunshine. By Wednesday, most…

Fire at elementary school in Salinas being investigated as suspicious

April 13, 2020 4:30 AM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. Salinas Fire and Police responded to a call near the 500 block of Rochex Avenue where they extinguished a fire at Kammann Elementary…

COVID-19 discussion: Rep. Jimmy Panetta

April 12, 2020 8:16 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) KION Anchor Aaron Groff sat down with Congressman Jimmy Panetta for a discussion surrounding current efforts by his office,…

Warmin’ Up!

April 12, 2020 7:48 PM Zach McIntyre

High pressure will build as we head into midweek. This will send temps above normal, with more sunshine! Another weak system is also poised to drop…

Two people dead after car crash in Corralitos

April 12, 2020 5:34 PM Elisha Machado

Two people are dead after a car crash in Corralitos Saturday on Eureka Canyon Rd and Geronimo Way.…

Seaside restaurant offers free meals on Easter Sunday

April 12, 2020 5:25 PM Megan Meier

Michelle Brooks is used to cooking a full spread on Easter, but this Sunday she fed more than just her family.…

California Highway Patrol honors Public Safety Telecommunicator Appreciation Week

April 12, 2020 3:58 PM Megan Meier

Sunday marks the start of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Appreciation Week.…

Two people cited for shelter-in-place violation while driving stolen vehicle

April 11, 2020 10:55 PM Elisha Machado

Two shelter-in-place violators were arrested early Saturday morning in Castroville, while driving around in a stolen vehicle, according to the…

Seven out-of-towners cited for violating shelter-in-place order in Santa Cruz

April 11, 2020 10:44 PM Elisha Machado

Seven people were cited $1,000 each by the Santa Cruz Police Department for disobeying the shelter-in-place…

Mild Easter Weather

April 11, 2020 5:44 PM Zach McIntyre

The persistent area of low pressure that brought us days of clouds and rain is finally moving out of the area, ushering in a warming, drying trend.…

Animal shelters cut back on services and search for foster families

April 11, 2020 5:31 PM Megan Meier

Kennels once filled with dozens of cats and dogs are now nearly empty. Monterey County residents showed they were willing to step up and help by…

Salinas Valley Medical testing Abbott ID NOW machines

April 11, 2020 2:22 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. Salinas Valley Medical Hospital System is one step closer to performing rapid testing with the latest diagnostic machines for…

Mask distributions continue over the Easter weekend thanks to Stevenson parents

April 11, 2020 11:00 AM Veronica Macias

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) There will be several mask distributions on Saturday, April 11. Parents from China, Hong Kong, and Singapore who have…

Free mask giveaway quickly depletes in Salinas

April 10, 2020 10:37 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A giveaway frenzy in Salinas on Friday shows just how much masks are in demand right now amid the COVID-19 pandemic affecting…

Month: April 2020