Semi-truck accident leaves 70,000 pounds of grapes on Highway 101
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) Right now, traffic is backed up on Highway 101 northbound after a big rig turned over, spilling 70,000 pounds of…
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One person dead after car crashes into semi-truck in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a fatal crash that happened on Fairview Lane and Lisa Road Sunday night around 7:30 p.m. …
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Meet Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- There’s a new ambassador in town! Emily Cullins of Perris, CA is the new Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021. Cullins will…
Continue ReadingPet of the week: Meet Cirrina & Algae
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Anyone who is interested in giving Cirrina and Algae a forever home, or learn more about the kittens, can visit South…
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Two men arrested in connection to San Lucas homicide
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened early Sunday morning around 3:35 a.m.…
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Cal Fire suspends all outdoor burning in Santa Cruz & San Mateo Counties
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) All residents in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties will not be allowed to conduct any outdoor burning starting…
Continue ReadingPet of the week: Meet JJ the kitten
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) JJ is a orange female tabby. She was originally found in King City with her mother and two littermates. The kittens had…
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Police: Shooting victims in Soledad “expected to survive” after being shot multiple times
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Two victims are in the hospital and Soledad police are investigating after a shooting that happened on the 1500 Block of Palm…
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Roads closed after reported big rig fire and oil spill in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION) The Westbound lanes of Pacheco Pass before Highway 101 remain closed after a big rig reportedly caught fire around 1:00 a.m.…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Coconut and Wonder
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Coconut and Wonder are from the Octopus Litter which was rescued by South County Animal Rescue at a property in…
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Water Department considers overuse penalties as drought conditions worsen statewide
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Water Department is closely monitoring water supplies and water use in Santa Cruz amid the worsening drought…
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Man arrested for attempted murder in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Hollister Police have arrested a 19-year-old for allegedly trying to murder a 21-year-old Hollister man.…
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Two men arrested for attempted car break-in, possibly linked to 10 other burglaries
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Two men have been arrested after being accused of breaking into a car near the 300 block of Third Street.…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Noah & Fiesta
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Noah and Fiesta are the survivors from a litter of four kittens found in Soledad. They were three days old at the…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to tour Tamarack fire site with Nevada governor
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom (D-California) is set to tour the area of the Tamarack Fire which is burning on the border of…
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Salinas Police: at least one person injured after stabbing
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) At least one person is injured after a stabbing incident that happened on Rossi Street and North Main Street in Salinas.…
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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra visits Central Coast to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra is set to tour a coronavirus vaccination…
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Hollister Police responds to multiple calls involving guns and juveniles over a busy weekend
HOLLSITER, Calif. (KION) A busy weekend started for the Hollister Police Department on Thursday, July 15. Police responded to several calls involving…
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One person dead, one injured after motorcycle crash in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) One man is dead after a motorcycle crash that happened early Sunday morning. A passenger was also on the motorcycle with the…
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Soon-to-be California Highway Patrol officers mark training milestone during the pandemic
California Highway Patrol cadets took part in a 5-mile run to mark their milestone of completing training in the CHP Academy. CTC I-20 cadets ran…
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