December 2020 – KION546

New Year is greeted in muted fashion as leaders warn, Covid loves a crowd

December 31, 2020 9:40 PM CNN

Many people will want to put 2020 firmly behind them. But governments around the world have pleaded with people not to see in 2021 with traditional…

Mountain lion captured in Santa Cruz

December 31, 2020 8:48 PM Veronica Macias

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Department of Fish and Game says they have captured a mountain lion that was roaming around a residential area for…

US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary

December 31, 2020 8:32 PM CNN

The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain…

US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East in show of force

December 31, 2020 8:22 PM CNN

The US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday “to underscore the US military’s commitment to regional…

California hospitals stressed to the ‘brink of catastrophe’ by the coronavirus surge

December 31, 2020 8:20 PM CNN

Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the state’s…

Man found dead with chest injuries after crash, police rule as suspicious death

December 31, 2020 7:31 PM Veronica Macias

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Police are investigating a suspicious death in Hollister after a man is found dead on Seventh Street at about 9:40 p.m. on…

Andre Hill’s friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows

December 31, 2020 7:11 PM CNN

New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer — including…

Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released bodycam footage

December 31, 2020 7:04 PM CNN

Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop — the…

21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out

December 31, 2020 6:26 PM CNN

Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in…

Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic

December 31, 2020 5:56 PM CNN

Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…

Residents and staff at Santa Cruz Co. nursing home get vaccine

December 31, 2020 5:55 PM Veronica Macias

LIVE OAK, Calif. (KION) 2021 is already looking hopeful for staff and residents at Dominican Oaks in Santa Cruz County. More than 200 residents and…

Sucesos de 2020 que más impactaron la vida de residentes en la Costa Central

December 31, 2020 5:38 PM Stephanie Magallon

COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) 2020 fue un año lleno de acontecimientos, desde la pandemia de COVID-19 hasta las investigaciones de asesinatos y las…

How the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states

December 31, 2020 5:00 PM CNN

As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…

Salinas selects new city manager; contract approval set for Tuesday

December 31, 2020 4:51 PM Victor Guzman

The City of Salinas announced it has selected its city manager and is now set to approve contract details on…

McConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn’t on

December 31, 2020 4:46 PM CNN

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday held a conference call with the Senate GOP conference in which he pressed Missouri Sen. Josh…

Trump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic’s impact on labor market

December 31, 2020 4:38 PM CNN

President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States…