Couple featured in Netflix true crime series talks about their story in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A couple who was accused by Vallejo Police of faking a kidnapping in 2015 made a stop in Seaside to share their experience…
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American Legion Post 31 lends a helping hand on Thanksgiving
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thanksgiving morning, many were enjoying their meals at American Legion Post 31 in Salinas. Volunteers who served meals…
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From cell to salary: Job and resource fair offered for incarcerated Monterey County inmates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, some incarcerated inmates had the chance to learn about jobs and gain resources to help them integrate back…
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Central Coast Olympian says skies the limit after flying over home county in a USAF Thunderbird
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Olympian Brita Sigourney, who grew up on the Central Coast had her chance to fly with a USAF Thunderbird as part of their…
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Hollister park renamed after current SF Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister held a community celebration on Wednesday to rename the Vista Hill Park in honor of a current San…
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CAL FIRE using “Green Climbers” to help cut vegetation to prevent wildfires
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- Tonight a new and different way of preventing wildland fires. CAL FIRE is using what they call “Green Climbers” around…
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CAL FIRE one of 15 agencies helping keep people safe during Car Week
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Car week and the big Concours d’Elegance are happening on Sunday. We got a chance to catch up with CAL FIRE one of…
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The “Spirit of Watsonville” alive and well on Independence Day
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)– The 4th of July was a site for many festivities across the Central Coast. The Spirit of Watsonville was fully shown…
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Aptos ‘World’s Shortest Parade’ has big turnout
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 4th of July kicked off in Aptos with their annual “World’s Shortest Parade.” The parade started at the corner of Soquel…
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King City’s downtown revitalization began its first steps toward attracting tourists
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- “I’ve seen the stores come and I’ve seen them go. It’s a hard place, I think, to hold a business,” said a 45-year…
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CAL FIRE BEU and multiple agencies conduct annual attack drill to prepare for fire season
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE and multiple agencies come together Friday to prepare for the worst. Local agencies conducting an annual…
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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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