June 2020

Suspect in deadly Ben Lomond ambush charged in murder of Oakland federal officer

June 16, 2020 9:58 AM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

The FBI is holding a press conference Tuesday morning to announce a “significant law enforcement…

Monterey Sports Center to have “soft reopening” this week

June 16, 2020 8:50 AM Mary Coleman

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–The Monterey Sports Center announced it will open in incremental phases as they adjust to the new norm. Friday, June 19th…

Cold case: Salinas 18-year-old gunned down in 2002

June 16, 2020 8:35 AM Mary Coleman

This week we revisit a cold case that has led a Salinas mother to turn her grief into action following the death of her 18-year-old…

Nice, If You Don’t Mind The Wind

June 16, 2020 7:41 AM Zach McIntyre

Cooler air will blow into the region today behind a trough of low pressure moving through the Pacific Northwest. High pressure will then build in,…

18-year-old arrested for DUI following fatal collision

June 16, 2020 4:10 AM Mary Coleman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–A 44-year-old woman is dead after Santa Cruz Police say she was hit by a driver under the influence. This happened at the…

Activist demonstrates in Santa Cruz grocery stores without mask

June 15, 2020 10:30 PM Shannon Longworth

Businesses have the right to refuse service to anyone not wearing a mask during a pandemic, according to Santa Cruz…

Seabreeze building suffers significant structural damage in overnight fire

June 15, 2020 5:56 PM Avery Johnson

The historic building that housed the Seabreeze Tavern suffered significant structural damage in a fire…

CHP: Semi driver caught speeding, cutting in and out of traffic arrested on DUI charge

June 15, 2020 5:29 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey-area CHP officers arrested a semi driver whose blood alcohol level was allegedly four times the legal…

Sheriff’s Office releases memorial plans for deputy killed in Ben Lomond ambush

June 15, 2020 4:58 PM Avery Johnson, Megan Meier

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is holding a memorial for Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller on Wednesday…

Investigan homicidio de hombre de San Jose en el Condado de Santa Cruz

June 15, 2020 4:29 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) La muerte de un hombre de San Jose está siendo investigada como un homicidio, de acuerdo a la Oficina del…

San Jose man sentenced to life in prison for murdering man in Santa Cruz Mountains

June 15, 2020 4:20 PM Avery Johnson

The death of a San Jose man in Santa Cruz County is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Sheriff’s…

Mola mola fish spotted at Monterey harbor

June 15, 2020 3:43 PM Avery Johnson

Hopkins Marine Station shared a video of molas, also called ocean sunfish, swimming in the Monterey harbor over the…

Nice, If You Don’t Mind The Wind

June 15, 2020 2:55 PM Dann Cianca

Cooler air will blow into the region Tuesday behind a trough of low pressure moving through the Pacific Northwest. High pressure will then build in,…

Man accused of shooting woman, teen girl in Watsonville arrested

June 15, 2020 2:55 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police say two people are in critical condition after a…

San Benito County to allow nail salons, tattoo parlors to reopen

June 15, 2020 2:50 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County’s Interim Public Health Officer announced that the county will…

Skate parks reopen with new guidelines

June 15, 2020 2:21 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Skate parks make a comeback with some new health guidelines and…

18-year-old killed in rollover crash near Hollister Sunday

June 15, 2020 2:17 PM Avery Johnson

An 18-year-old male has died as a result of a rollover crash on SR 25 south of Hollister…

Monterey Courthouse employee tests positive for COVID-19

June 15, 2020 12:37 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Courthouse confirms that an employee tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday…

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus

June 15, 2020 12:07 PM The Associated Press

For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being…

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on state’s COVID-19 response

June 15, 2020 11:59 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19…

Sheriff’s Office: Suspicious package at Panetta Institute is false alarm

June 15, 2020 11:50 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a report of a suspicious…

Superintendente de Colegio Hartnell renunciará a su cargo

June 15, 2020 11:47 AM Marcela Camargo, Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN: La superintendente del colegio comunitario Harntnell ha decidido renunciar a su puesto, tras solo…

Tuck Box restaurant, owner to pay up to $35,000 for COVID-19 health order violations

June 15, 2020 11:41 AM Avery Johnson

The Tuck Box restaurant and its owner, Jeffrey LeTowt, have agreed to pay up to $35,000 in civil penalties to settle…

Businesses begin requiring customers to sign liability waivers

June 15, 2020 11:31 AM Elisha Machado

More businesses are reopening each week as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but there are some new rules customers will have to follow to use…

Wife of deputy injured in Paso Robles shooting provides update on his condition

June 15, 2020 11:01 AM Avery Johnson

Nearly a week after a shooting in which a deputy was shot in the face while assisting Paso Robles Police, Deputy Nicholas…

Santa Cruz County allowing more personal care services to reopen

June 15, 2020 10:48 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County officials announced that the county will allow expanded personal care services to reopen starting…

Hartnell College president to resign

June 15, 2020 8:59 AM Mary Coleman, Megan Meier, Shannon Longworth

Monday is the first day of Summer classes at Hartnell College, but the campus is quiet. Students and staff are starting another semester of online…

Power outage in Chualar after vehicle crashes into pole

June 15, 2020 8:26 AM Zach McIntyre

Some are still without power this morning in Chualar. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., Monterey County Regional Fire District personnel were dispatched to…

Nice Start to The Week

June 15, 2020 7:13 AM Zach McIntyre

A broad trough of low pressure will continue to slowly move across the West Coast. As it does, so, another weak wave will rotate in behind it,…

Protesters in Salinas rally for BLM on Sunday

June 14, 2020 8:10 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In Salinas, another protest was held just outside of Star Market on East Blanco Road on Sunday.…

Watsonville firefighters respond to brush fire near Highway 1

June 14, 2020 7:20 PM Josh Kristianto

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The Watsonville Fire Department says a brush fire that broke out near Highway 1 Sunday evening is under control.…

Pleasant Weather Ahead

June 14, 2020 4:27 PM Dann Cianca

A broad trough of low pressure will continue to slowly move across the West Coast out of the weekend. As it does, so, another weak wave will rotate…

Monterey County Health Department confirms 12th COVID-19 death

June 14, 2020 11:30 AM Amelia Rosenberg

The Monterey County Health Department confirmed the county’s 12th COVID-19 death Sunday…

Dole confirms employee death at Soledad facility

June 14, 2020 10:44 AM Amelia Rosenberg, Avery Johnson

Dole Food Company has confirmed that an employee died in an accident on the production floor of their Soledad facility Friday evening.…

Monte Vista Christian holds drive-through graduation

June 13, 2020 11:43 PM Josh Kristianto

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Dozens of students at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville got a chance to graduate on Saturday in the tradition…

Community health clinic feeds farmworkers

June 13, 2020 5:23 PM Shannon Longworth

A local community health clinic, Clinica de Salud, did more than just offer medical services on Saturday. Clinic employees provided food for…

Seaside tests outdoor dining to help boost businesses

June 13, 2020 3:27 PM Shannon Longworth

Seaside will join other cities on the Central Coast in facilitating an outdoor dining program on Saturday. If the night is both busy and safe, the…

Warmer Sunday

June 13, 2020 12:58 PM Dann Cianca

A broad trough of low pressure will continue to slowly move across the West Coast this weekend. Northwest winds will reinforce cooler weather for the…

Autoridades reevalúan los protocolos a raíz de emboscadas y ataques no provocados

June 13, 2020 5:51 AM Ricardo Coronado

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif (KMUV) El oficial José Chávez tiene 15 años de servicio con la patrulla de caminos de California. “Tomamos un juramento…

Pacific Grove businesses conflicted on Lighthouse Avenue closure

June 12, 2020 10:14 PM Josh Kristianto

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The scene was crowded in downtown Pacific Grove on Friday as the city shut down a couple portions of Lighthouse Avenue…

CSUMB “campus community” member tests positive for COVID-19

June 12, 2020 8:45 PM Aaron Groff

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) A member of the California State University, Monterey Bay “campus community” has tested positive for COVID-19. A CSUMB…

Judge limits California governor’s emergency rule-making

June 12, 2020 6:16 PM The Associated Press

A California judge is ordering Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing orders that might be interpreted as…

Monterey County releases guidance for charter boats

June 12, 2020 6:11 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Department has released requirements for charter boats, which are…

Mask concerns for certain health conditions

June 12, 2020 5:51 PM Max Tarlton

James Conners of Salinas says he has paperwork to prove that he doesn’t have to wear a mask because of his health…

Salinas Police: Man demands jewelry posted on Snapchat at gunpoint

June 12, 2020 5:39 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police have arrested a man accused of demanding jewelry posted on Snapchat at…

Guidance released for reopening nail salons, tattoo parlors and more in California

June 12, 2020 5:09 PM Avery Johnson

The State of California released extended personal service guidance Friday, and it allows more services to reopen statewide on June 19 with county…

SMVH reporta resultados positivos tras usar un tratamiento para COVID-19

June 12, 2020 4:45 PM Stephanie Magallon

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El Sistema de Salud del Valle de Salinas Memorial anunció que han estado usando Remdesivir y plasma convaleciente para tratar…

Neptune’s Kingdom, mini golf and more set to reopen at Santa Cruz Boardwalk Saturday

June 12, 2020 4:41 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that Neptune’s Kingdom, mini golf, some Boardwalk games and more will be reopening starting…

Policía de Seaside busca hombre reportado como desaparecido

June 12, 2020 4:27 PM Stephanie Magallon

SEASIDE, Calif. (KMUV) La policía de Seaside está pidiendo de su ayuda en lo que buscan a Aryton “Aaron” Reed de 27 años de edad. Agentes…

Sospechoso de la mortal emboscada en Ben Lomond podría enfrentar la pena de muerte

June 12, 2020 4:14 PM Stephanie Magallon

BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KMUV) El hombre acusado de matar al Sargento, Damon Gutzwiller, y de herir a otros en una emboscada en el Condado de Santa Cruz,…

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