June 2020

West End Celebration in Sand City canceled

June 22, 2020 12:14 PM Avery Johnson

Sand City announced that it will be cancelling this year’s West End Celebration due to COVID-19…

Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasizes importance of face coverings during COVID-19 briefing

June 22, 2020 11:52 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on how the state of California is responding to…

29-year-old Aromas resident dies in crash involving tractor trailer

June 22, 2020 11:45 AM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol confirms that officers are responding to a fatal…

Salinas PD responds to Attorney General police reform proposal

June 22, 2020 11:06 AM Elisha Machado

California Attorney Xavier Becerra recently announced an agenda for police reform aimed at improving use-of-force procedures and addressing bias in…

California governor, lawmakers agree how to close deficit

June 22, 2020 10:56 AM The Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic-controlled state Legislature have agreed on a budget…

Acuario de la Bahía de Monterey reabrirá a mediados de julio

June 22, 2020 10:40 AM Ricardo Coronado

MONTEREY, Calif (KMUV) El Acuario de la Bahía de Monterey informo que reabrirá sus puertas el 13 de julio para el público, pero dará la…

Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen mid-July

June 22, 2020 9:29 AM Mary Coleman, Megan Meier

Following a four month closure, the Monterey Bay Aquarium will reopen in…

Coastal Clouds, Inland Warmth

June 22, 2020 8:16 AM Dann Cianca

Summer-like weather will continue through the workweek. High pressure over the Pacific will keep a hot, dry air-mass stationed over the West Coast.…

Pacific Grove resident and dog encounter coyote

June 21, 2020 6:00 PM Shannon Longworth

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) A Pacific Grove resident is warning the community after his dog was chased by a coyote this weekend. It happened at…

Fire near Old Stage Rd in Salinas fully contained

June 21, 2020 5:53 PM Elisha Machado

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 6/22/2020 6:15 p.m. Cal Fire reports that the Stage Fire near Old Stage Road is 100% contained at 51 acres. UPDATE…

Social circles grow on Father’s Day weekend as Monterey County releases guidelines

June 21, 2020 5:38 PM Shannon Longworth

Monterey county is allowing people to form groups of 12. These people can gather with each other, and only each other.…

Inland Heat, Coastal Clouds

June 21, 2020 4:19 PM Dann Cianca

Summer-like weather will continue into the workweek. High pressure over the Pacific will keep a hot, dry air-mass stationed over the West Coast.…

Fire burning south of Lockwood fully contained

June 21, 2020 4:15 PM Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

LOCKWOOD, Calif. (KION) A 140-acre fire is currently threatening homes south of Lockwood in Monterey County Sunday night as crews continue to battle…

Open SBC hosts rally at Hollister amphitheater

June 20, 2020 10:53 PM Josh Kristianto

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A rally against COVID-19 restrictions in San Benito County combining music with protesting happened Saturday evening at an…

Boaters kick off summer on Lake Nacimiento with restrictions

June 20, 2020 4:55 PM Shannon Longworth

Visitors took advantage of a sunny Saturday on Lake Nacimiento to start off the summer. They said they were celebrating Father’s Day, the first day…

“Summer” Is Here

June 20, 2020 3:33 PM Dann Cianca

As we usher in Summer this weekend, a true summer-like pattern will continue for the next week or so. Summer here on the Central Coast often means…

Major injury crash in Carmel Valley turns deadly

June 20, 2020 2:50 PM Amelia Rosenberg

UPDATE: The CHP is now saying the Carmel Valley motorcycle accident is a major injury crash, after initially reporting it as a fatal. The CHP says…

CAL FIRE captain killed in hiking accident

June 20, 2020 1:23 PM Amelia Rosenberg

Fire Captain David Lutz died in a hiking accident at Pfeiffer Burns State park Wednesday. He was 33 years…

Pedestrian struck and killed by semi truck

June 20, 2020 11:14 AM Amelia Rosenberg

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a pedestrian struck along Highway 156…

If marching is for a better tomorrow, then tomorrow belongs to them

June 19, 2020 9:03 PM Veronica Macias

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Children have become some of the most powerful voices in the marches across the country. Many parents are making sure…

Salinas residents bring Black Lives Matter movement to their neighborhood

June 19, 2020 6:07 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Salinas residents create black lives matter chalk…

Three marsupials found dead at San Francisco Zoo may have been killed by mountain lion

June 19, 2020 5:45 PM Avery Johnson

Three marsupials were found dead at the San Francisco…

Man killed by Los Angeles County deputies identified as auto body shop security guard

June 19, 2020 5:19 PM Avery Johnson

An investigation is underway following a shooting in which Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies apparently shot and…

REPORTAJE ESPECIAL: Los derechos de compensación laboral de un trabajador (PRIMERA PARTE)

June 19, 2020 4:42 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El trabajar, sin importar en donde, implica que hay un riesgo de lastimarse.. “Ahí tenían la luz apagada del baño y me fui…

Comunidad recauda fondos para gimnasio de boxeo en riesgo de cerrar

June 19, 2020 4:39 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) Un gimnasio de boxeo en Salinas reconocido por sus actos de caridad con jóvenes considerados en riesgo, ahora podría cerrar…

Salinas man pleads no contest to lewd acts with two children under the age of 14

June 19, 2020 3:32 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man accused of inappropriately touching two children his wife babysat has pleaded no…

California jobless rate 16.3% in May, down a bit from April

June 19, 2020 3:15 PM The Associated Press

California’s unemployment rate in April was much higher than previously…

Salinas rally held in support of law enforcement

June 19, 2020 3:12 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) People in Salinas gathered at City Hall on Thursday evening to voice their support for men and women in uniform. They are…

Arrestan hombre por presuntamente provocar incendio en Hollister

June 19, 2020 3:05 PM Stephanie Magallon

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de San Benito arrestó a un hombre por sospecha de haber provocado un incendio cerca de…

Summer Begins

June 19, 2020 2:32 PM Dann Cianca

As we usher in Summer this weekend, a true summer-like pattern will continue for the next week or so. Summer here on the Central Coast often means…

Salinas spa set to re-open as Monterey County enters stage 3

June 19, 2020 1:31 PM Drew Andre

For more than three months Aquablue Skin and Body Spa was closed. That will change Saturday when the spa in downtown Salinas opens back up with…

Salinas ondea la bandera de orgullo gay, por primera vez en su historia

June 19, 2020 1:29 PM Stephanie Magallon

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Por primera vez en la historia de Salinas se puso una bandera de orgullo gay en el ayuntamiento de la ciudad en honor al mes…

Trump says he will renew effort to end DACA protections

June 19, 2020 1:23 PM The Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he’ll renew his effort to end legal protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants…

Congressman Panetta co-introduces Restaurants Act to establish $120 billion fund for independent restaurants

June 19, 2020 1:00 PM Avery Johnson

Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced that he has co-introduced legislation to create a $120 billion revitalization…

Community gives back to National Guard as they bid them farewell

June 19, 2020 12:26 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Community bids farewell to National Guardsmen on the Central…

Questions about inaccurate Covid-19 tests

June 19, 2020 12:17 PM Max Tarlton

For Prundale resident Patrick, the Coronavirus has been a big concern. His wife, who wants tor remain anonymous, has a medical condition making her…

Pride flag raised for first time at Salinas City Hall

June 19, 2020 11:29 AM Avery Johnson

For the first time in its history, the City of Salinas has raised a pride flag in honor of Pride…

Seaside celebrates Juneteenth with march

June 19, 2020 11:27 AM Megan Meier

The celebration of Juneteenth took over Seaside streets this year.…

Evitando la propagación del coronavirus durante el Día del Padre

June 19, 2020 11:15 AM Stephanie Magallon

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Se aproxima el dia del padre, y aunque funcionarios en la salud aún recomiendan evitar las reuniones, los Centros para…

Monterey Sports Center to require face coverings while exercising

June 19, 2020 11:12 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Sports Center said it will be requiring members and guests to wear face coverings at all times while at the facility, including while…

Memorial held for federal officer shot at US courthouse

June 19, 2020 10:43 AM The Associated Press, Avery Johnson

Family and friends gathering Friday to honor a federal law enforcement officer fatally shot while guarding a U.S.…

LMPD firing Det. Brett Hankison for misconduct during Breonna Taylor shooting

June 19, 2020 9:27 AM KION546 News Team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced Friday that Chief Rob Schroeder has initiated termination proceedings for Det. Brett…

Policía de Santa Cruz advierte sobre las consecuencias de recortar sus fondos

June 19, 2020 9:22 AM Stephanie Magallon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) En medio de las protestas que exigen un fin a la brutalidad policial y al racismos sistemático está un creciente…

A Bit of Coastal Cooling

June 19, 2020 5:13 AM Zach McIntyre

High pressure will remain the dominant influence on our weather through the weekend into next week. A warm, dry air mass will be in place across the…

Hombre muere en la cárcel en Santa Cruz por tomar demasiada agua

June 18, 2020 6:28 PM Stephanie Magallon

CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz dijo que el hombre que murió en la cárcel y bajo su custodia,…

Fresno County kidnapping, attempted rape suspect arrested in Salinas

June 18, 2020 5:54 PM Avery Johnson

A Fresno County man initially arrested on kidnapping and attempted rape charges has been re-arrested in…

Soñadores, profesionistas de la Costa Central reaccionan ante la decisión sobre DACA

June 18, 2020 5:43 PM Ricardo Coronado

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) En la Costa Central, varios estudiantes, líderes y profesionistas que forman parte de la familia de DACA, dijeron sentir…

Arrestan segunda persona en conexión a homicidio en Salinas

June 18, 2020 5:41 PM Stephanie Magallon

SALINAS, Calif, (KMUV) La policía de Salinas arrestó a un segundo sospechoso en conexión al tiroteo que cobró la vida de Armando Medina en…

Pacific Grove businesses conflicted on Lighthouse Avenue closure

Pacific Grove road closures for outdoor dining trial end

June 18, 2020 5:39 PM Avery Johnson

Road closures on Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove to allow for an outdoor dining trial have come to an…

Jefe de Bomberos de Hollister reporta una serie de recientes incendios provocados

June 18, 2020 4:11 PM Marcela Camargo

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de San Benito reveló un mensaje por parte del Jefe de Bomberos de Hollister, Bob Martin…

Month: June 2020