June 2020

Watsonville man sentenced to prison for DUI crash that caused “extensive injuries”

June 18, 2020 3:47 PM Avery Johnson

A Watsonville man has been sentenced to 5 years and 8 months in prison for a DUI crash that caused extensive…

A Bit of Coastal Cooling

June 18, 2020 3:14 PM Dann Cianca

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…

Man suspected of starting fire in Hollister arrested

June 18, 2020 2:59 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Residents are being asked to avoid the area around Hospital Road and Colorado Way while crews respond to a…

Fireworks enforcement begins Friday in Watsonville

June 18, 2020 2:20 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police said it will be starting fireworks enforcement early this year, and the department will…

San Benito County rescinds face covering order, residents now required to follow state order

June 18, 2020 2:10 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County’s Interim Public Health Officer said the face covering order the county had in place is rescinded effective…

Hollister fire chief reports recent string of arsons

June 18, 2020 1:56 PM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office released a message from Hollister Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo describing a string of recent “suspicious”…

California Department of Education launches online suicide prevention training

June 18, 2020 12:57 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Education is launching a free suicide prevention training program with help of the San Diego…

Santa Cruz Police chief warns of consequences of defunding police

June 18, 2020 12:50 PM Drew Andre

A growing national topic amid the protests to end police brutality and systemic racism is a call to defund local police departments. Santa Cruz…

Nursing home workers call attention to “unsafe conditions” during COVID-19 pandemic

June 18, 2020 12:32 PM Megan Meier

Nursing home workers met outside Windsor the Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Salinas Thursday to voice concerns about their safety during the COVID-19…

Face covering order issued for State of California to reduce spread of COVID-19

June 18, 2020 12:23 PM Avery Johnson, Max Tarlton

The California Department of Public Health has released new face covering guidance requiring them to be worn statewide in high-risk…

“It’s a good day for DACA recipients” says local immigration attorney

June 18, 2020 11:44 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Supreme Court blocks Trump Administration’s attempts to end legal protections for young…

Los Padres National Forest crews respond to fire on Plaskett Ridge

June 18, 2020 11:11 AM Avery Johnson

Officials with the Los Padres National Forest say crews are responding to a fire on Plaskett…

Summer-Like

June 18, 2020 7:34 AM Zach McIntyre

Warm, dry conditions can be expected across the area for the next week or so as a ridge of high pressure dominates our weather. The warmth won’t…

Monterey County nail salons gear up to reopen on Friday

June 17, 2020 10:34 PM Shannon Longworth

Nail salons are among the many personal services returning on Friday. But there’s a lot of physical contact involved in getting a manicure or…

La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz realiza homenaje para sargento caído

June 17, 2020 6:28 PM Ricardo Coronado

APTOS, Calif (KMUV) Cientos de miembros de la comunidad, líderes y agentes de la policía llenaron el estadio del colegio comunitario Cabrillo en…

Law enforcement help around Santa Cruz County during sergeant’s memorial service

June 17, 2020 6:20 PM Megan Meier

Over 30 law enforcement agencies helped around Santa Cruz County during the procession and memorial service for Sergeant Damon…

Arrestan hombre de Salinas por presunto abuso sexual infantil

June 17, 2020 5:50 PM Stephanie Magallon

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Un hombre de Salinas está enfrentando varios cargos por abuso sexual infantil. El policía de Salinas dijo que arrestaron y…

Early Wednesday procession honors the life of fallen deputy

June 17, 2020 4:27 PM Josh Kristianto

APTOS, Calif. (KION) Before the memorial service for Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller started at Cabrillo College Wednesday…

`That 70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

June 17, 2020 3:37 PM The Associated Press

Prosecutors say “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s.…

UC Santa Cruz: Most fall courses to be held remotely or online

June 17, 2020 3:32 PM Avery Johnson

UC Santa Cruz released its plans for the upcoming fall semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and university…

Monterey-based attorney accused of fraudulently obtaining loans

June 17, 2020 3:08 PM Avery Johnson

A Monterey-based attorney is facing a wire fraud charge following accusations that he fraudulently obtained loans that involved a…

Summer-Like

June 17, 2020 3:03 PM Dann Cianca

Warm, dry conditions can be expected across the area for the next week or so as a ridge of high pressure dominates our weather. The warmth won’t…

California mayor: Nooses found in city park, origin unclear

June 17, 2020 2:23 PM The Associated Press

The mayor of Oakland says several nooses were found hanging on trees a city park and are being investigated as hate…

Facebook reviews groups associated with Boogaloo movement in response to shootings

June 17, 2020 2:17 PM Avery Johnson

Facebook said it will be reviewing groups associated with the Boogaloo movement after learning that the suspects in the deaths of…

Missing Seaside resident found dead in Ryan Ranch area

June 17, 2020 1:22 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey police tell KION that a body was found in the Ryan Ranch area Tuesday night near Harris…

Officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks to be charged

June 17, 2020 12:54 PM The Associated Press

The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be…

Policía de Seaside invita a la comunidad a reunión virtual sobre prácticas policiales

June 17, 2020 12:46 PM Marcela Camargo

SEASIDE, Calif. (KMUV) El Departamento de Policía de Seaside estará llevando a cabo una junta virtual para hablar sobre las prácticas más comunes…

Movie theaters begin reopening for the first time since Shelter in Place began

June 17, 2020 12:07 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Hollister Premiere Cinemas reopens since beginning of the shelter in…

FDA and MoCo Health Dept. warn about Covid-19 treatment scams

June 17, 2020 11:46 AM Max Tarlton

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration along with the Monterey County Health Department is warning that some people and even some companies are trying…

Monterey Sports Center set to reopen

June 17, 2020 11:35 AM Elisha Machado

Monterey Sports Center is set to reopen on Friday after months of being closed due to the pandemic.…

Two King City-area CHP officers injured in Paso Robles shooting response

June 17, 2020 11:32 AM Avery Johnson

The King City-area California Highway Patrol office confirms that two of its officers were injured while assisting with the Paso…

Man arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Salinas

June 17, 2020 10:48 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say 38-year-old Victor Ramirez Dimas was arrested and charged…

California Highway Patrol spent $38M responding to protests

June 17, 2020 10:25 AM The Associated Press

State officials say the California Highway Patrol spent $38 million responding to recent widespread protests over…

Rapid Warm-Up

June 17, 2020 7:07 AM Zach McIntyre

High pressure builds in, sending warmer, dryer air into the region. Light winds at the surface and northerly offshore flow aloft will allow…

Suspect charged in Oakland federal officer shooting believed to be tied to ‘Boogaloo’ movement

June 16, 2020 7:06 PM Elisha Machado

Authorities said Steven Carrillo, the man charged with murdering a federal court officer in Oakland and a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office…

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office holds memorial service for fallen deputy

June 16, 2020 6:02 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is holding a memorial service for Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, who was…

Santa Cruz considers new parking plan amid concerns over RV camps

June 16, 2020 5:58 PM Megan Meier

The City of Santa Cruz is reviewing a new parking plan on Olive Street between Toledo and Mission…

Southbound Highway 17 closed as crews fight fires

June 16, 2020 5:49 PM Avery Johnson

Southbound lines of Highway 17 are closed Tuesday as crews fight fires near the…

Sospechoso en emboscada mortal en Ben Lomond, acusado por asesinato de un agente federal de Oakland

June 16, 2020 5:45 PM Ricardo Coronado

OAKLAND, Calif (KMUV) Steven Carillo, de 32 años de edad y residente de Ben Lomond, enfrenta nuevos cargos por la muerte de Pat Underwood de 53…

Detalle sobre la procesión y ceremonia para el Sargento asesinado en Ben Lomond

June 16, 2020 5:37 PM Stephanie Magallon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) El Condado de Santa Cruz se está preparando para honrar al héroe que fue asesinado en la emboscada que se registró en…

Reabrirán servicios de cuidado personal en la Costa Central

June 16, 2020 5:26 PM Stephanie Magallon

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) Funcionarios de los Condados de Monterey, San Benito y Santa Cruz confirmaron, el martes, que todos los servicios de…

Arrestan hombre por presuntamente provocar accidente fatal mientras estaba ebrio, en Santa Cruz

June 16, 2020 5:15 PM Stephanie Magallon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Un hombre en Santa Cruz está enfrentando varios cargos por presuntamente provocar un accidente fatal mientras estaba bajo…

Jefe de Bomberos de Salinas renuncia a su cargo tras servir por 1 año

June 16, 2020 4:39 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El Jefe Pablo Barreto, con el Departamento de Bomberos de Salinas dijo que renunciará a su cargo como Jefe a finales de este…

Monterey County to allow reopening of expanded personal care services

June 16, 2020 3:59 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County officials confirmed Tuesday that expanded personal care services will be allowed to reopen starting…

Salinas Fire Chief resigning a year after joining department

June 16, 2020 3:26 PM Avery Johnson

Chief Pablo Barreto with the Salinas Fire Department says he will be resigning from his position as Chief at the end of the…

Rapid Warm-Up

June 16, 2020 3:12 PM Dann Cianca

High pressure builds in overnight, sending warmer, dryer air into the region. Light winds at the surface and northerly offshore flow aloft will allow…