32-year-old man dead in Acosta Plaza shooting, police looking for suspect involved
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON DEC. 3, 2023 AT 12:36 PM- Salinas Police confirmed that a 32-year-old man has died after he was shot multiple…
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Knights, Chieftains advance to State Championships
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION) – Soquel and Palma are headed to State. Both football teams are aiming to take home the first state football title in school…
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North Salinas High School students gain hands-on experience in athletic training
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – At North Salinas High School, the Viking Sports Medicine Program gives students a unique chance to gain real-world…
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Friday night doubleheader kicks off first round of CCS Football Playoffs
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – On the first night of the CCS Playoffs, Rabobank Stadium hosted not one but two games featuring local high school football…
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Santa Cruz Warriors prepare for first game under new leadership
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – When the Santa Cruz Warriors take the floor against the Stockton Kings, they will do so under new leadership. Friday’s…
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Battle of the Bay closes out high school football regular season
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – As the high school football regular season comes to an end, Monterey and Seaside closed out the slate with the Battle of the…
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Salinas clinches Gabilan Division title with 34-14 win over Palma
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In one of the most highly anticipated high school football matchups of the season, Palma hosted Salinas at Rabobank Stadium.…
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Army Ranger honors fallen Salinas soldier with Trek to Tribute
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – U.S. Army Ranger Shawn Patterson honored two of his fellow soldiers with a Trek to Tribute on Sunday afternoon. Patterson…
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Lobos hand Panthers first loss of the season
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Saturday’s rivalry showdown between Monterey Peninsula and Hartnell provided quite the shakeup to the American – Golden…
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High School Football: Week 9
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As the high school football season enters the final stretch, several teams are now eyeing a division title and a playoff…
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BackYardFooty Charity Foundation announces winter clothing drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Footy’s Got You, the charity foundation of BackYardFooty, announced Thursday its plans for a yearly winter clothing drive.…
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Monterey Bay F.C. finishes 5 points shy of potential first playoff berth
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Following a three-match road trip, Monterey Bay F.C. (11-15-8, 41 points) returned to Cardinale Stadium for its season…
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Division races heat up as high school football returns for Week 8
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Only one local team retains its undefeated status as league play continues to heat up along the Central Coast. After North…
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Flying high with pilots at the California International Airshow
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Ahead of a fun-filled weekend at the California International Airshow in Salinas, pilots are gearing up for their…
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Thunderbirds arrive in Monterey ahead of California International Airshow
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds landed at the Monterey Regional Airport Wednesday ahead of an action-packed weekend as they…
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Hall of Famer Jerry Rice watches 49ers soundly defeat the NY Giants at home opener
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV) – The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0 with a big 30-12 win over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football.…
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Monterey Bay F.C. falls victim to late comeback
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Only days after completing a wild 3-2 comeback over Las Vegas, Monterey Bay F.C. (11-12-7, 40 points) saw the same thing…
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Monterey Bay F.C. wins fourth straight match
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – On Hispanic Heritage Night at Cardinale Stadium, Monterey Bay F.C. (11-11-7, 40 points) jumped to 8th in the Western…
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IndyCar drivers closing in on track record at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Even before qualifying for the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, IndyCar drivers have already unofficially broken the track…
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Union host Switchbacks on Back to School Night
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. (7-11-7, 28 points) will host Colorado Springs (11-11-3, 36 points) on Back to School Night at Cardinale…
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