September 2020

Two people arrested on attempted murder charges in Salinas, third arrested on warrant

September 3, 2020 3:05 PM Avery Johnson

Three people have been arrested in Salinas, and two of them are charged with attempted…

Very Hot Weekend

September 3, 2020 3:05 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 7PM)All locations good to moderate as of this hour.A strong ridge of high pressure will settle in over the West Coast…

Cal ISO issues Flex Alert due to expected heat

September 3, 2020 2:27 PM Avery Johnson

A statewide Flex Alert has been issued for the holiday weekend by the California Independent System…

Therapy service to host support group for parents of children with special needs

September 3, 2020 12:51 PM Avery Johnson

Stars Therapy Services announced that it will be hosting a virtual support group for parents of children…

At least 90 students at San Lorenzo Valley School District lost homes in CZU August Lightning Complex

September 3, 2020 12:49 PM Drew Andre

The destruction from the CZU August Lightning Complex fires is taking a toll on education in the San Lorenzo…

Mother of students seen studying outside Taco Bell speaks out

September 3, 2020 12:40 PM Megan Meier

In just a week, two Salinas students have gone viral. Their story touched hearts everywhere. A photo captured them sitting on a sidewalk outside Taco…

Explicit pictures and messages appearing on Salinas elementary student’s Chromebook

September 3, 2020 12:08 PM Max Tarlton

A concerned mother has reached out to KION saying her child’s district-given Chromebook is being spammed with naked photos and messaged soliciting…

Condor nestling survives Dolan Fire

September 3, 2020 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

The Ventana Wildlife Society announced that the condor nestling “Iniko” survived the Dolan Fire burning in Big…

Pacific Grove officer cleared by investigators after complaints about decals on personal vehicle

September 3, 2020 11:14 AM Avery Johnson

A Pacific Grove police officer has been cleared after an investigation into complaints about decals on his personal…

Tracking Weekend Heat

September 3, 2020 7:33 AM Zach McIntyre

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 7:30AM)Good to moderate for all reporting areas.A strong ridge of high pressure will anchor over the West Coast into the…

Pet of the Week: Irie

September 3, 2020 7:32 AM Alexander Martinet

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Boulder Creek evacuees come home

September 2, 2020 10:24 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Boulder Creek evacuees come…

Outdoor dining area at Salinas restaurant destroyed by vandal

September 2, 2020 6:16 PM Megan Meier

Norma Ramirez, co-owner of Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca Restaurant, said she was shocked when she got a notification from her restaurant’s security…

Jefa de Policía de Salinas nombrada como candidata para un puesto de jefa de policía en Texas

September 2, 2020 6:08 PM Stephanie Magallon

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) El Departamento de Policía de San Marcos en Texas está buscando un nuevo/a jefe/a de policía y la Jefa de Policía de…

Buscan a sospechoso de robarse un remolque de la escuela Watsonville High

September 2, 2020 5:29 PM Stephanie Magallon

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) La Policía de Watsonville está pidiendo de su ayuda para identificar a un hombre sospechoso de robar un remolque de la…

Salinas Valley McDonald’s announces recipients of Raymond H. Costa Family Scholarship

September 2, 2020 5:04 PM Avery Johnson

The McDonald’s restaurants in the Salinas Valley announced the 2020 recipients of the Raymond H.…

Tracking Weekend Heat

September 2, 2020 4:24 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 7PM)Good to moderate for all reporting areas.A strong ridge of high pressure will anchor over the West Coast into the…

Dolan Fire continues to burn over 8,000 acres so far south of Big Sur

El clima seco y cálido podría afectar el crecimiento del incendio Dolan en Big Sur

September 2, 2020 4:14 PM Ricardo Coronado

BIG SUR, Calif (KMUV) El servicio meteorológico dijo que podrían ver diferentes tipos de condiciones climáticas en el área del fuego Dolan, algo…

Pelosi says hair salon should apologize for ‘set-up’ visit

September 2, 2020 4:13 PM The Associated Press

A testy Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she takes responsibility for trusting the word of a San Francisco hair…

What’s open and closed over Labor Day weekend

September 2, 2020 4:01 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Parks Open Lake San Antonio- temporary fire restriction on campfires and open flame barbecuesLake Nacimiento- temporary fire…

Monterey County Ag Commissioner creates hotline for agricultural workers to report safety concerns

September 2, 2020 3:14 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner said the office has created a dedicated phone number for…

Watsonville police search for man suspected of stealing trailer from school

September 2, 2020 2:53 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police are asking for help as they try to find a man suspected of stealing a trailer…

Honran a víctimas del incendio en el bote Concepción 1 año después de la tragedia

September 2, 2020 2:44 PM Marcela Camargo

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Este 2 de septiembre marca el primer aniversario del incendio en el bote Concepción que cobró las vidas de 34 personas,…

MBARI: California wildfires could impact oceans

September 2, 2020 2:26 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute said that although they may never know the full…

Home insurance at risk in fire-prone areas

September 2, 2020 1:54 PM Max Tarlton

For many people in wildfire zones, home insurance has become a necessity to ensure families don’t become homeless after a fire tears through their…

Conception boat fire victims, including 6 Santa Cruz residents, honored on anniversary

September 2, 2020 1:52 PM Drew Andre

Sept. 2 marks the anniversary of the Conception boat fire that took the lives of 34 people, including six Santa Cruz…

Water restored to some San Lorenzo Valley homes, but Do Not Drink-Do Not Boil advisories remain

September 2, 2020 1:40 PM Avery Johnson

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District said it has restored water to 96 connections in Riverside Grove and…

Boulder Creek camp for people with disabilities destroyed by CZU Lightning Complex Fires

September 2, 2020 1:11 PM Elisha Machado

Staff and parents are heartbroken to hear that parts of Camp Krem were destroyed by the CZU Lightning Complex…

Arrestan a hombre en conexión a apuñalamiento mortal de su abuelo en Santa Cruz

September 2, 2020 1:01 PM Marcela Camargo

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) Un hombre de 80 años falleció tras ser apuñalado en Santa Cruz. Su nieto fue arrestado en conexión a este incidente. La…

Man arrested in connection to grandfather’s stabbing death in Santa Cruz

September 2, 2020 12:52 PM Avery Johnson

An 80-year-old man has died as a result of a stabbing in Santa Cruz, and his grandson was arrested on murder…

Salinas Police Chief named as candidate for position at Texas police department

September 2, 2020 12:02 PM Avery Johnson

The San Marcos Police Department is looking for a new Chief of Police, and Chief Adele Frese with the Salinas…

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

September 2, 2020 11:57 AM Avery Johnson

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

Criminal charges loom in California boat fire that killed 34

September 2, 2020 11:40 AM The Associated Press

Nine days after the scuba boat Conception went down in flames with 34 people trapped below deck in one of the deadliest…

Warmer, drier weather could impact Dolan Fire growth

September 2, 2020 11:00 AM Josh Kristianto

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Warmer weather along with drier conditions expected in the coming days could make an impact on how big the Dolan Fire grows…

Returning Heat

September 2, 2020 7:51 AM Zach McIntyre

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 8AM)Good for all reporting areas.High pressure slowly strengthens as it builds in from the northwest over the next few…

Avoiding contractor scams while rebuilding in fire aftermath

September 1, 2020 10:18 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Monterey County DA warns homeowners of contractor scams in fire…

Hollister man arrested for allegedly vandalizing city property, assaulting officer

September 1, 2020 6:17 PM Avery Johnson

The Hollister Police Department said an area man was arrested for allegedly vandalizing city property and…

Gobernador visita áreas impactadas por incendio CZU Lightning Complex en el Condado de Santa Cruz

September 1, 2020 6:11 PM Stephanie Magallon

CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) El Gobernador Gavin Newsom visitó el parque estatal Big Basin Redwoods, el martes, una zona impactada por el…

Where to find free Wifi on the Central Coast

September 1, 2020 6:00 PM Avery Johnson

Central Coast libraries and the City of Salinas have gathered information about businesses and…

La policía de Salinas confirma que están investigando la página Go Fund Me creada para las dos niñas accediendo el Internet de un Taco Bell en Salinas

September 1, 2020 5:59 PM Ricardo Coronado

SALINAS, Calif (KMUV) ACTUALIZACION: El Departamento de Policia de Salinas confirma que están investigando la pagina Go Fund Me, creada para ayudar…

Mujer muere en Marina tras accidente vehicular

September 1, 2020 5:43 PM Stephanie Magallon

MARINA, Calif. (KMUV) Autoridades reportan que una mujer murió a causa de un accidente vehicular en Marina, el martes. La Patrulla de Caminos de…

Greenfield man sentenced to prison for communicating with teens for sexual purpose

September 1, 2020 5:18 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a Greenfield man has been sentenced to four years in…

Woman dies in crash on Highway 1 near Imjin

September 1, 2020 4:15 PM Avery Johnson

A woman has died as a result of a crash in Marina…

Salinas neighborhood evacuated due to natural gas leak

September 1, 2020 4:08 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas neighborhood was evacuated Tuesday afternoon because of a natural gas…

Returning Heat

September 1, 2020 2:58 PM Dann Cianca

AIR QUALITY (PM2.5 AQI as of 12AM)Good for all reporting areas.High pressure slowly strengthens as it builds in from the northwest over the next few…

Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with fire emergency responders in Big Basin

September 1, 2020 2:34 PM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Santa Cruz County Wednesday to survey damage caused by the…

Centros de donaciones para víctimas de incendios necesitan voluntarios en el Condado de Santa Cruz

September 1, 2020 2:04 PM Marcela Camargo

CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) El Centro de Voluntarios del Condado de Santa Cruz dijo que han llenado más de 3,000 puestos de voluntarios y…

Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Gutzwiller’s widow receive harassing letters

September 1, 2020 1:58 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office tells KION that the department and the widow of the…

USDA extiende programa que ofrece comidas gratis para estudiantes

September 1, 2020 1:40 PM Marcela Camargo

WASHINGTON, (KMUV) El Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos anunció que extenderá su flexibilidad para permitir que continúe el programa…

Organizer defends GoFundMe made for students using Taco Bell WiFi

September 1, 2020 12:39 PM Megan Meier

A photo of two students sitting outside a Salinas Taco Bell to access WiFi has gained national attention.…

Month: September 2020