August 2020

Muere peatón en accidente de tránsito en Salinas el domingo en la noche

August 25, 2020 12:10 PM Marcela Camargo

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Un hombre de 46 años perdió la vida luego de ser impactado por un vehículo el domingo en la noche en Salinas. La policía…

Marine animals evacuated from UCSC’s Long Marine Laboratory

August 25, 2020 11:42 AM Avery Johnson

The Long Marine Laboratory at UC Santa Cruz said it has successfully evacuated several animals due to…

Guidelines for returning home after evacuations are lifted

August 25, 2020 11:28 AM Elisha Machado

Thousands of people were allowed to return home Monday after evacuation orders and warnings were lifted for some areas once blocked off as Central…

California unemployment agency not answering 60% of calls

August 25, 2020 10:50 AM The Associated Press

California’s unemployment agency is not answering 60% of the calls it receives for help as the…

Redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park

August 25, 2020 10:00 AM The Associated Press

When a massive wildfire swept through California’s oldest state park last week it was feared many…

The Weather Finally Chills Out A Bit

August 25, 2020 7:13 AM Zach McIntyre

AIR QUALITY ALERT (PM2.5 AQI as of 7AM)Carmel Valley 40 (Good)Hollister 32 (Good)King City 35 (Good)Monterey 15 (Good)San Lorenzo Valley 87…

Thousands return home thankful to have their houses standing and grateful for firefighters

August 24, 2020 11:04 PM Veronica Macias

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Nearly 28,000 people were allowed to return to their homes on Monday in Monterey County. People forced to take shelter…

Dolan Fire heavily damages Big Sur Condor Sanctuary

August 24, 2020 7:27 PM Ron Keller

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) The Dolan fire has devastated the Big Sur Condor Sanctuary. The condor release pen and the cabin for field biologists were…

Free meals for community members impacted by Central Coast fires

August 24, 2020 7:24 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Restaurants on the Central Coast are offering free meals to evacuees, firefighters, law enforcement and anyone…

Oficina del Sheriff revela fotografías del sospechoso de robar cartera de bombero

August 24, 2020 7:03 PM Marcela Camargo

BONNY DOON, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz está intentando encontrar a una persona acusada de robar la cartera de un…

Bonny Doon man credited with saving 10 homes from burning down in his neighborhood

August 24, 2020 7:00 PM Drew Andre

Mixed in with the devastation, 10 of the homes along Bonny Doon road that still stand are likely because of one of the neighborhood’s own. Mark…

REPORTAJE ESPECIAL: Educación de calidad, a pesar de la distancia

August 24, 2020 6:54 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Se acabaron las vacaciones de verano en el Condado de Monterey, lo cual quiere decir que ahora sí llegó el…

Se realizan evaluaciones de daños para mostrar qué estructuras fueron dañadas o destruidas por los incendios

August 24, 2020 5:38 PM Ricardo Coronado

CARMEL VILLAGE, Calif (KMUV) Un mapa digital de La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de Monterey indica que hay daños de estructuras…

Pictures of suspect in theft of firefighter’s wallet released by Sheriff’s Office

August 24, 2020 5:35 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a person accused of stealing a firefighter’s…

Pre-planned evacuation zones along Big Sur coast removed

August 24, 2020 5:07 PM Avery Johnson

A stretch of coastline along Highway 1 is in what officials are calling pre-planned evacuation…

Watch: Monterey County woman reunited with dogs after evacuation orders lifted

August 24, 2020 4:58 PM Avery Johnson

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A joyous moment was caught on camera after evacuation orders were lifted for some areas surrounding the River Fire…

The Weather Finally Chills Out A Bit

August 24, 2020 3:11 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY ALERT (PM2.5 AQI as of 12AM)Carmel Valley 42 (Good)Hollister 39 (Good)King City 42 (Good)Monterey 10 (Good)San Lorenzo Valley 56…

Levantan algunas órdenes de evacuación en el Condado de Monterey

August 24, 2020 2:20 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Oficiales del Condado de Monterey informaron que algunas zonas que tenían una orden de evacuación obligatoria…

Multiple evacuation orders lifted in Monterey County, including parts of Pine Canyon and Las Palmas

August 24, 2020 1:57 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services announced that evacuation orders and…

California high court rejects Scott Peterson’s death penalty

August 24, 2020 1:30 PM The Associated Press

The California Supreme Court on Monday overturned the 2005 death sentence for Scott Peterson in the…

Santa Cruz County evacuees directed to alternate post offices

August 24, 2020 1:20 PM Avery Johnson

Several post offices are closed in Santa Cruz County due to the CZU Lightning Complex…

Law enforcement remind public to stay clear of evacuation zones

August 24, 2020 12:24 PM Megan Meier

Neighborhood entrances along River Road in Salinas are blocked by road closure signs after days of enforced…

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on wildfire response, COVID-19 pandemic

August 24, 2020 11:59 AM Avery Johnson

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

Scotts Valley police share policy for retrieving property from evacuation areas

August 24, 2020 11:44 AM Avery Johnson

The Scotts Valley Police Department said it has been overwhelmed by the number of requests for…

Pedestrian killed in Salinas crash Sunday evening

August 24, 2020 11:25 AM Avery Johnson

A 46-year-old man has died following a crash in Salinas Sunday…

Early damage assessments show destruction of Carmel Fire

August 24, 2020 11:03 AM Elisha Machado

Early damage assessments show the areas destroyed by the Carmel…

Evacuation orders lifted for some areas of Monterey County

August 24, 2020 9:12 AM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Some evacuation orders have been lifted for the River Fire and Carmel Fire, according to Monterey County officials. This…

Fire Weather Alert Day

August 24, 2020 7:16 AM Zach McIntyre

AIR QUALITY ALERT (PM2.5 AQI as of 10AM)Carmel Valley 161 (Unhealthy)Hollister 89 (Moderate)King…

Locals help evacuate animals from Central Coast wildfires

August 23, 2020 11:47 PM Elisha Machado

As Central coast wildfires continue to rage, people and animals are being forced to flee their homes. But a group of locals is sending…

Entrega de donaciones en Watsonville

August 23, 2020 7:46 PM Marcela Camargo

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) El Departamento de Policía de Watsonville informó que se ha acondicionado un almacén en 114 Walker Street para la…

La mayoría de distritos escolares del Condado de Santa Cruz suspende clases hasta el 28 de agosto

August 23, 2020 7:27 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Debido al incendio CZU Lightning Complex, varios distritos y escuelas charter en el Condado de Santa Cruz…

Most Santa Cruz County Public School Districts suspend instruction programs through Aug. 28

August 23, 2020 5:18 PM Jesus Reyes

Due to the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, several districts and charter schools in Santa Cruz County will be suspending instructional programs through…

Santa Cruz County urges tent campers to go indoors amid Red Flag warning

August 23, 2020 4:50 PM Max Tarlton

A red flag warning is effect in Santa Cruz County, which means erratic winds are possible.…

Free hotel accommodations for Santa Cruz County evacuees

August 23, 2020 2:47 PM Jesus Reyes

Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center is working with the county’s human resources department to secure hotel access for residents impacted…

Fire Weather Alert Day

August 23, 2020 2:21 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY ALERT (PM2.5 AQI as of 12AM)Carmel Valley 57 (Moderate)Hollister 92 (Moderate)King City…

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department provide an update on looting in fire areas

August 23, 2020 1:58 PM Jesus Reyes

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department held a news conference with an update on looting and the prosecution of looters. Officials said they’ve…

Red Flag warning for dry lightning, erratic winds issued through 5 p.m. Monday

August 23, 2020 1:10 PM Jesus Reyes

Officials are asking residents to be prepared as Monterey County is currently under a red flag warning that includes potential lightning storms. The…

Santa Cruz county urges tent campers to move indoors immediately

August 23, 2020 12:15 PM Guest Post

According to a county of Santa Cruz press release, the Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center is urging people evacuated from the Lightning…

Temporary medical clinic open at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

August 23, 2020 10:28 AM Guest Post

According to a press release from the county of Santa Cruz, a temporary medical clinic is now open at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in…

Condado abre nuevo refugio de emergencia en los Terrenos de la Feria del Valle de Salinas

August 23, 2020 10:24 AM Marcela Camargo

KING CITY, Calif. (KMUV) El Condado de Monterey ha acondicionado los Terrenos de la Feria del Valle de Salinas o Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, en un…

Salinas Valley Fairgrounds turned into an emergency shelter

August 23, 2020 9:45 AM Jesus Reyes

Monterey County has converted the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds into an emergency for residents and their pets. The shelter, located on 625 Division…

Cómo donar y ayudar a los afectados por los incendios en los Condados de Monterey y Santa Cruz

August 23, 2020 8:55 AM Stephanie Magallon

CONDADO DE MONTEREY Así pueden ayudar a las personas y animales afectados por los incendios al igual que a los bomberos: En el siguiente enlace…

More evacuate as threat of dry lightning, winds looms over Central Coast

August 22, 2020 11:57 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Fires across the Central Coast continue to prompt more evacuations on Saturday as Cal Fire officials worry about a new weather…