April 2020

Salinas Valley Memorial selected for rapid result testing

April 10, 2020 9:21 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) It’s considered a game changer in diagnosing COVID-19 patients on the Central Coast. The rapid result test is called ID NOW…

Learn the “dos and dont’s” of wearing a protective mask plus mask giveaway

April 10, 2020 7:47 PM Veronica Macias

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) On Friday Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula released a video demonstrating how to correctly put on a mask.…

“Victory Gardens,” are making a comeback

April 10, 2020 6:55 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) During this coronavirus pandemic, medical experts are stressing the importance of eating healthy and people are truly fearful…

Central Coast breweries donate beer to make hand sanitizer

April 10, 2020 6:27 PM Shannon Longworth

Breweries on the Central Coast are donating gallons of beer to Blume Distillation, where it’s being turned into hand…

Officers report decrease in traffic, increase in speed

April 10, 2020 5:46 PM Megan Meier

While the majority of cars are staying parked at home, a small percentage are still hitting the road.…

Everyone entering Presidio of Monterey required to have mask

April 10, 2020 5:14 PM Avery Johnson

Starting Friday morning, everyone who enters the Presidio of Monterey must have a face…

Advisory issued for several Monterey peninsula beaches

April 10, 2020 5:04 PM Avery Johnson

A beach advisory has been issued for several beaches around the Monterey peninsula, including Monterey Municipal…

Central Coast colleges and universities getting funding to help students affected by COVID-19

April 10, 2020 4:48 PM Avery Johnson

Several colleges and universities around the Central Coast will be receiving federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…

Las iglesias locales se adaptan a los servicios en línea durante la pandemia

April 10, 2020 4:44 PM Ricardo Coronado

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) Por las últimas semanas varias iglesias de la Costa Central se han tenido que adaptar a nuevas formas de llevar a cabo…

Monterey County Health Officer orders all laboratories to report COVID-19 test results

April 10, 2020 4:17 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Officer has issued an order that all laboratories conducting COVID-19 testing should report all…

Central Coast churches offering online Easter services

April 10, 2020 3:09 PM KION546 News Team

With Shelter in Place orders in effect in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, churches are not able to meet in person this…

A Dry Weekend For A Change

April 10, 2020 2:53 PM Dann Cianca

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.…

Monterey County DA’s Office: Man given maximum sentence for dog’s traumatic death, domestic violence

April 10, 2020 2:30 PM Avery Johnson

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A Monterey County man has been sentenced to three years in jail, the maximum possible punishment, for animal cruelty…

Santa Cruz Sheriff’s deputy comes out of retirement to help enforce shelter-in-place

April 10, 2020 1:51 PM Drew Andre

A team of about a dozen sheriff’s deputies were tasked to patrol Santa Cruz counties unincorporated coastal area to enforce the shelter-in-place…

Engineers make masks for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital staff

April 10, 2020 12:52 PM Avery Johnson

Engineers have stepped up to help keep local hospital staff safe during the COVID-19…

Padres de familia de la Escuela Stevenson entregarán mascarillas gratuitas

April 10, 2020 12:40 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Padres chinos de Stevenson School organizaron una entrega gratuita de mascarillas en varias ubicaciones alrededor del Condado de Monterey el viernes…

Governor Newsom provides update on State’s COVID-19 response

April 10, 2020 11:59 AM Avery Johnson

California Governor Gavin Newsom is giving his daily update on the State’s response to…

El Centro de Calentamiento de Salinas cuenta con un nuevo trailer de duchas

April 10, 2020 11:43 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Debido al crecimiento de la pandemia de COVID-19, el Centro de Calentamiento de Salinas expandió sus horas, pero ahora con las órdenes de refugio,…

Salinas Warming Shelter gets new shower trailer

April 10, 2020 11:32 AM Avery Johnson

As the COVID-19 pandemic grew, the Salinas Warming Shelter expanded its hours, but now people sheltering in place…

Reportaje Especial: Esfuerzos por contestar censo continúan durante pandemia.

April 10, 2020 11:27 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

A pesar de la pandemia, el equipo del censo, continúa con los esfuerzos para hacer contar a la…

Fauci: US should not “be pulling back at all” when it comes to coronavirus mitigation

April 10, 2020 10:57 AM CNN

(CNN) Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci commended the steps Americans are taking to socially distance but warned that the country as a…

Cancelan la Feria del Valle de Salinas 2020

April 10, 2020 10:49 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

El jueves por la tarde, el Consejo de Directivos de la Feria del Valle de Salinas, votó de manera unánime para cancelar la Feria del Valle de…

Point Lobos, Pfeiffer Big Sur among parks now closed until at least May 3rd

Point Lobos, Pfeiffer Big Sur entre los parques que cerrarán hasta el 3 de mayo

April 10, 2020 10:39 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Departamento de Parques y Recreación de California anunció el jueves que múltiples parques estatales cercanos a la autopista 1 en la Costa…

Better Ask Barry: Don’t forget proper nutrition during pandemic

April 10, 2020 8:54 AM Barry Brown

There may be a way to help protect yourself against the coronavirus that doesn’t involve a vaccine. Nutritionists like Risa Groux suggests a variety…

Construction companies address worksite concerns over COVID-19

April 10, 2020 8:35 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Construction companies address essential and non-essential…

Rain moves out, warmer temperatures on the way

April 10, 2020 7:24 AM Barry Brown

The persistent area of low pressure that brought us days of clouds and rain is finally moving out of the area. After a few scattered showers early…

2020 Salinas Valley Fair canceled

April 9, 2020 8:33 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) On Thursday evening, the Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the 2020 Salinas Valley Fair. The…

Utility companies will not disconnect service for people affected by COVID-19

April 9, 2020 8:12 PM Veronica Macias

Unemployment claims are skyrocketing and families are worried about how they will cover their bills. Utility companies are vowing to not shut off…

Hollister high speed chase ends in crash and arrest

April 9, 2020 7:08 PM Veronica Macias

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) On Wednesday, Hollister police responded to a call for a reckless driver near Santa Ana Road and SR Highway 25 at around 4…

Monterey prepares to close parks and beaches if necessary

April 9, 2020 6:06 PM Megan Meier

Monterey resident, Cort Elmgren, was put on furlough a few weeks ago, but one thing that hasn’t changed is his daily walk on the beach.…

Chinese parents from Stevenson School host several free mask giveaways

April 9, 2020 5:47 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department announced that it will be working with Chinese parents at Stevenson School to give free masks to the…

UCSC grad students planning indefinite strike starting Monday

UCSC continues to take action against grad students withholding grades

April 9, 2020 5:25 PM Avery Johnson

After a group of graduate students began withholding grades in an effort to demand higher pay, UC Santa Cruz said it would…

Small businesses on the Central Coast struggle to get loans under shelter-in-place order

April 9, 2020 5:21 PM Shannon Longworth

Small businesses are suffering on the Central Coast now that most are closed under shelter-in-place orders. And the federal government acknowledges…

Point Lobos, Pfeiffer Big Sur among parks now closed until at least May 3rd

April 9, 2020 5:07 PM Mary Coleman, Josh Kristianto

The California Department of Parks and Recreation announced Thursday multiple state parks along Highway 1 in the Central Coast are closing over the…

Drone video shows eerily quiet view of Santa Cruz

April 9, 2020 4:59 PM Avery Johnson

Since March 16, Santa Cruz County has been under a Shelter in Place order, and it has left the streets unusually…

California governor encouraged by drop in ICU placements

April 9, 2020 4:32 PM The Associated Press

California has seen its first daily decrease in intensive care hospitalizations during the coronavirus outbreak.…

Un asambleísta de la Costa Central introduce legislación para proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas durante la pandemia Covid-19

April 9, 2020 3:58 PM Ricardo Coronado

Calif (KMUV) Un nuevo paquete podría significar un respiro de alivio para miles de trabajadores agrícolas, ahora que el asambleísta Robert Rivas…

Sea lion found with gunshot wound near Santa Cruz gets second chance at life

April 9, 2020 3:40 PM Avery Johnson

The Shedd Aquarium took a moment to demonstrate how its animals are being cared for with a sea lion who got a second chance at…

Santa Cruz Wharf closed until further notice

April 9, 2020 3:19 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Wharf announced that the County Health Department has ordered it to close to the…

The Warmth Is Getting Closer

April 9, 2020 2:58 PM Dann Cianca

The persistent area of low pressure that has brought us days of clouds and rain will finally depart tomorrow. In the meantime, one more round of…

La Ciudad de Monterey está preparada para clausurar playas, en caso de que visitantes no sigan las reglas

April 9, 2020 2:42 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Durante una sesión informativa el jueves, dijeron que tenían señales listas en caso de que tuvieran que ser clausuradas a partir del…

Keeping your business safe from burglars

April 9, 2020 2:32 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Police Department is hosting a virtual presentation to help residents keep their businesses safe from burglars during the Shelter in…

City of Monterey ready to close beaches if visitors do not follow rules

April 9, 2020 2:00 PM Avery Johnson

City officials in Monterey said they are ready to close beaches if rules are not…

Arrestan a hombre después de recibir un reporte de un vehículo robado en la autopista 9

April 9, 2020 1:57 PM Elizabeth Mayoral

Un hombre fue arrestado en conexión al reporte de un vehículo robado en el Condado de Santa Cruz el jueves por la…

Man arrested after report of stolen vehicle on Highway 9

April 9, 2020 12:18 PM Avery Johnson

A man was arrested in connection to a report of a stolen vehicle in Santa Cruz County early Thursday…

Landfill operators in Monterey County ask residents to reconsider landfill trips for non-essential projects

April 9, 2020 11:58 AM Avery Johnson

Monterey County residents have been ordered to stay at home except for essential activities, and as a result, landfill…

UK’s Johnson out of intensive care as his condition improves

April 9, 2020 11:51 AM The Associated Press

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office says.…

California to provide hotel rooms to front-line health care workers

April 9, 2020 11:46 AM Avery Johnson

California Governor Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…

Agencias del Condado de Santa Cruz forman centro de operaciones para abordar al COVID-19

April 9, 2020 11:16 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz, anunció la formación de un Centro de Operaciones de Cumplimiento de la Ley, LEOC, por sus siglas…

Colocan notas de agradecimiento para doctores y enfermeras en Salinas Valley Memorial

April 9, 2020 11:04 AM Elizabeth Mayoral

Mensajes de inspiración han sido colocados en la barda cerca de la sala de emergencias en Salinas Valley…

Month: April 2020