Questions about possible desalination plant on the Central Coast continue
For years people on the central coast have been wondering: With pacific ocean in our back yard, why is there a shortage of water? And what can be…
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Student athletes risk increased stress after time away during pandemic
For many youth sports programs, this fall has been the first return to normal since the pandemic…
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More than half of dogs in the US are considered overweight or obese
Pets in general are getting more pudgy, but more specifically dogs are putting on the…
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Soledad shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – Authorities in Soledad are investigating a double homicide where one person was killed and another injured on Sunday.…
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October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month as traffic death toll rises
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — As the seasons change and days get darker sooner, experts are reminding people to be safe when walking in or around buy…
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Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds
New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…
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A breakdown of the CDC tier system for community transmission
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — When the pandemic began, California created their blueprint for a safer economy with the metric tier system. That system…
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PG&E working to fix intermittent power outages in Ben Lomond
Residents in Ben Lomond have been dealing with intermittent power outages and some are wondering when the outages are going to stop. Chuck Heron…
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What to do if you don’t have recall ballot that was sent in the mail
If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail or if you can’t find the ballot you’ve received, it’s too late to get the ballot re sent. However,…
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Highway 101 pavement rehabilitation project in Salinas close to completion
If you’ve driven on U.S. Highway 101 through Salinas over the past couple of years, you’ve seen the road…
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Advocates expect influx of reports of neglect as kids head back to class
As the school year gets underway, advocates for children are expecting an influx of reports of neglect or…
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Central Coast hospitals see steady flow of COVID-19 patients amid push for booster shot for immunocompromised
With new evidence that vaccines lose effectiveness over time and antibodies from the virus wane after a couple of months, health experts are…
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Roundabout project in Salinas approved, still waiting for funding
he Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project is surely going to bring some much needed relief for the busy Salinas…
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Warning about the future of pork products in California
Meat producers are warning that come January 1st, pork products may begin disappearing from California store shelves. It’s all happening because it’s…
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CDC issues new temporary eviction moratorium
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a new, “temporary” moratorium on evictions. It’s based on the…
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Pentagon is currently on lockdown following reports of shooting on bus platform outside
(CNN) – The Pentagon is locked down with no personnel allowed outside due to a “shooting event” that happened outside the building on a bus platform,…
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Street light struggles in Santa Cruz
A resident in Santa Cruz is pretty frustrated about a nearby street light. He reached out to me to try and get it…
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Central Coast gears up for Recall Election
The recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom is September 14th, 2021. For voters across the Central Coast, this election will look similar to last…
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Millennials are relocating to the Central Coast
As home prices continue to skyrocket, homebuyers in their 30s are moving away from the silicon valley to the Central…
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Central Coast water projects creating more water for residents
Having enough water is a big concern for many California cities.
But on the Central Coast, some projects are in the works to help provide more water…