An Inside look into how a Cal Fire Air Attack operates during fire season
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, Cal Fire took us on an exclusive tour of the Hollister Air Attack Base. Skye McGregor who is a Cal…
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CAL FIRE BEU gearing up for fire season
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fire season has been year-round in California for the last few years, and the weather is heating up, so CAL FIRE has…
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Night vision goggles shed light on CAL FIRE overnight response
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Training continues at the Hollister Air Attack base as CAL FIRE crews have a new tool at their disposal this fire…
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CAL FIRE prepares for 2023 fire season during seasonal training program
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As we transition from wet winter to spring some officials are already looking ahead to fire season. Kion chief…
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Central Coast man recalls driving President Jimmy Carter in 1974
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s President’s Day, and today we look back at a former president visiting the Central Coast. Then Georgia Governor…
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American Legion serves over 700 Thanksgiving meals in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- For decades – American Legion Post 31 spent this holiday helping the hungry by preparing and serving up…
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Dead fin whale found on Monterey State Beach
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Bay State Parks said they received word of a dead whale at Monterey State Beach on Saturday. Marine Biologist…
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Pajaro Valley River Flood Project celebrates progress to stop flooding
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Members of the Biden administration joined local leaders to highlight the Pajaro River Flood Project. It comes…
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‘Oh my gourd’ pumpkin season is back on Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pumpkin patches on the Central Coast are getting busier as we get closer to Halloween. Gourd after gourd – pumpkin after…
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Marina City Council vote to approve change in city code to help approval of new cardroom
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- DATE Jan 19, 2023, AT 4:54 PM: The Marina City Council approved an amendment to the Marina Municipal Code to get closer to…
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CAL FIRE BEU performs prescribed burn near Big Sur
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Tuesday, CAL FIRE performed a 90-acre prescribed burn near Big Sur. It comes just two days after the Aguajito Fire forced…
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Traffic delays reported after RV fire on Highway 101 in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An RV fire on southbound Highway 101 has caused driver traffic delays. The solo passenger reported mechanical problems,…
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CAL FIRE CZU burns 29 acres in Marshall Field for prescribed burn
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, a prescribed burn was held in Marshall Fields. CAL FIRE CZU burned a total of 29 acres in this…
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Home total loss after fire on Saint George Drive, at least three displaced
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire is currently at the scene of a structure fire on the 570 block of Saint George Drive. The roof of the home…
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Passenger recounts lucky landing on Manresa State Beach
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Saturday, a plane landed on Manresa State Beach in Santa Cruz County. Monday, KION spoke with Elsa Swanson,…
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Marina Fire, city leaders growing concerned over frequent fires in abandoned duplexes
On Tuesday, a fire burned down another abandoned duplex in a location that’s become a problem for…
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Inmates graduate job prep program in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Nine inmates had a graduation ceremony celebrating the completion of a five-week job skill program. The Santa Cruz…
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Marina Fire handling abandoned duplex fire near Lindsey Street
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Fire and the Presidio of Monterey Fire are currently battling a duplex fire near Lindsey Street and Carswell Street.…
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WATCH: Multiple agencies take part in active shooter training at Presidio of Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple agencies took part in active shooter training at the Presidio of Monterey. The goal was to have agencies…
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Second Old Stage Road fire in two days burns barn and home
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire that began in a barn on Old Stage Road was knocked down by firefighters Friday. Salinas Fire said the fire spread…
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