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UC Santa Cruz confirms Camper Park closes, students respond

June 10, 2024 11:58 PM Austin Castro

SANTA CRUZ, Calif (KION-TV) — UC Santa Cruz confirmed on Wednesday that due to significant health and safety concerns, the university is shutting…

Measles exposure reported in Santa Cruz, says the county health office

July 9, 2024 10:31 AM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County health leaders share concerns about a Measles case reported at a Downtown Santa Cruz restaurant.…

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Rosine’s Restaurant founding co-owner passes away

July 9, 2024 4:55 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Rosine’s Restaurant in Monterey announced Rosine Culcasi has passed away at the age of 85. The announcement…

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San Lorenzo Valley Water District temporarily shutting off water in parts of Felton on July 10

July 9, 2024 4:27 PM Jeanette Bent

SAN LORENZO VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced Tuesday that it will be replacing a leaking valve in Felton…

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What’s in a name? Carmel City Council considers adding house addresses to Carmel-by-the-Sea

November 7, 2023 11:56 AM Ricardo Tovar, Nataly Gutierrez

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Carmel City Council is having their meeting on Tuesday afternoon. One of the topics they will be discussing is…

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NHTSA launches recall query into 94,000 Jeep Wranglers as loss of motive power complaints continue

July 9, 2024 10:04 AM Associated Press

AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating a potential “loss of motive power” in more…

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Dog dies after swimming in lake, officials test beaches for toxic algae

July 9, 2024 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KOVR) — South Lake Tahoe officials are warning beachgoers…

Where is Arelie Garcia? Investigators and family still have no answers a year later

September 22, 2023 5:43 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The anniversary of a loved one’s death is hard. It might even be harder when you don’t know what happened to them. That’s…

Two cousins found guilty of killing a Salinas Couple on Feb. 2022, DA’s office said

February 16, 2022 10:03 AM Ricardo Tovar, Derrick Ow, Lisa Principi

Salinas Police say a case of ‘mistaken identity’ led to the tragic killing of a young couple in early February. Police say Jesus Arias Villa, 22, and…

NTSB final report says 2022 Watsonville mid-air collision caused by pilot error

August 18, 2022 3:18 PM Ricardo Tovar, Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 16, 2024 AT 10:49 A.M.- The National Transportation Safety Board released a final report of a mid-air…

Victims granted restraining order against man who allegedly ruined a “Free Gaza” message in Sand City dunes, DA says

October 14, 2023 4:32 PM Ricardo Tovar, Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON FEB. 1, 2024 AT 3:15 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that three Palestinian sisters…

Paul Flores’ alleged attacker charged with felony attempted murder in Fresno County Court

October 17, 2022 12:24 PM Ricardo Tovar, Derrick Ow

FRESNO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 6, 2023 AT 11:45 AM- The Fresno County Court said that multiple felony charges were filed against the inmate…

Gustavo Morales sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Salinas Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr.

March 1, 2022 11:33 AM Ricardo Tovar, Dania Romero, Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez, Veronica Macias

The man accused of murdering a Salinas Police Officer made a court appearance at the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey in Salinas…

After losing home to CZU Fire, family has to rebuild again after losing relocation home to fire

October 29, 2023 3:25 PM Derrick Ow, Ricardo Tovar

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON NOV 2, 2023 AT 3:50 PM- A family has to restart their life yet again after losing their Boulder Creek home…

Salinas ranked 7th most expensive U.S. city

October 31, 2023 12:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is not a secret that the Golden State is known for its great weather, good food and quality of life… And how…

Central Coast’s spookiest locations

October 24, 2022 11:51 AM Melody Waintal

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The ghosts and ghouls come out at night, especially in October. We’ve compiled a list of the spookiest places you…

Father of girl killed while trying to cross Highway 101 allegedly had her living in “deplorable conditions”

April 8, 2023 12:11 PM Ricardo Tovar, Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON JULY 14, 2023 AT 2:42 PM: The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has released new details about what…

Seaside WWII veteran to be brought back and buried home on Sept. 11

September 6, 2023 5:08 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Navy Aviation Radioman 1st Class who was shot down in Palau during WWII is returning home after forensic analysis…

Ladd Lane Traffic Calming Project starts removal process

July 28, 2022 6:12 PM Ana Torrea, Ricardo Tovar

Hollister Mayor Mia Casey HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON August 29, 2023, AT 12:00 PM: In what has been deemed a project that “should have…

Salinas native ranks in top ten for San Diego Padres prospects

July 18, 2022 1:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas native born in Monterey has cracked the top ten in the San Diego Padres farm system since being drafted in the…

Family raises awareness for Arelie Garcia’s disappearance 10 months ago at Salinas Rodeo

September 26, 2022 6:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS. Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 23, 2023, AT 3:07 PM: The California Rodeo Salinas is meant to be a happy time for the community to come…

Kyle Doan still missing after weekend search along Salinas River

January 10, 2023 2:20 PM Karl Cooke

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 9, 2023- The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department continues their two-day search…

Monterey native Mina Harigae chooses to promote her parent’s restaurant during U.S. Women’s Open

July 7, 2023 5:05 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – At the U.S. Women’s Open, you’ll see the usual brand names like Titleist and Callaway, but you will also see some…

Life on the Riverbed: Families living in Salinas Riverbed after being priced out of housing

June 29, 2023 6:05 PM Veronica Macias

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In South Monterey County, more and more little homes are springing up along the freeway in King City. The…

Life on the Riverbed: Finding permanent housing for families living in Salinas Riverbed

July 6, 2023 5:43 PM Veronica Macias

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In the first part of this special assignment, we introduced you to three families living in a homeless camp next to the…

Independence Day Events around the Central Coast

June 28, 2023 5:02 PM Derrick Ow

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Fourth Of July is around the corner and we have a list of family events to checkout throughout the Central…

Man accused of murdering mother of three appeared at Monterey County Jail lobby before turning himself in to Salinas Police

June 28, 2023 5:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- New details have been shared with KION about a suspect who allegedly killed the mother of his two children on Sunday. The…

From Pájaro to Harvard: A young girl overcomes homelessness to attend the Ivy League school

June 27, 2023 1:54 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV) – According to Harvard University records the admission rate is 4%, just last year only 29 acceptance letters were sent.…

Man suspected of murdering mother of his children in Salinas pleads not guilty

June 27, 2023 1:20 PM Ricardo Tovar, Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update: June 28, 2023, at 2:23 p.m.- The man allegedly responsible for murdering the mother of his children was in a…

Salinas-born plays at NPR’s Tiny Desk concert in San Francisco

June 21, 2023 11:07 AM Nataly Gutierrez, Ricardo Tovar

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) Update June. 23, 2023, at 6:28 p.m.- An artist born and raised in Salinas had the chance of playing at NPR’s Tiny Desk…

First cruise in Salinas held after more than 30 year ban lifted

April 19, 2023 3:41 PM Nataly Gutierrez, Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update: June 16, 2023, at 6:11 p.m.- The City of Salinas Officially repealed its ban on cruising Friday. City and Monterey…

Second suspect in East Salinas shooting that left one dead and critically injured two pleads not guilty

May 20, 2023 1:54 PM Katie Nicora, Dania Romero, Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE ON MAY 30, 2023 AT 2:04 P.M.- The second suspect allegedly responsible for a shooting on Garner Avenue Saturday, May…

Santa Cruz Fire honors Captain Brian Tracy with Line of Duty Death service

February 8, 2023 2:53 PM Nataly Gutierrez, Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) Update MAY 25, 2023, at 11:34 A.M.- The Santa Cruz Fire Department said their final goodbye to one of their own on…

Former Salinas High School senior plays basketball for first time since leukemia diagnosis

May 9, 2023 3:15 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE MAY 13, 2023 at 5:37 p.m.- A Salinas High School Senior took to the basketball court for the first time…

Dog rescued during Watsonville cockfighting ring bust finds furever home

April 13, 2023 2:15 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update April. 18, 2023, at 4:48 p.m.- The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said that a dog they rescued during a cock…

Family remembers Armando Corpuz a year after he was shot and killed outside Soledad home

April 15, 2022 10:37 PM Ana Torrea, Ricardo Tovar

The mother of two of the victims shot in Soledad Friday night has confirmed the identities of the victims with…

Final farewell for victims found deceased in Moss Landing lagoon

April 11, 2023 11:45 AM Nataly Gutierrez

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): The funeral for Florencia Ramirez and her son, Edgar Espinoza, who were both found unresponsive in the water at Moss…

Greenfield Police Department relieves officer of duties after battery conviction

June 22, 2022 10:09 AM Ricardo Tovar

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 6, 2023, AT 5:12 PM- The Greenfield Chief of Police has announced that a police officer has been…

Brad Pitt sells $39 Million Hollywood Hills home as he looks to make Carmel move

July 26, 2022 2:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

CARMEL HIGHLANDS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Brad Pitt has reportedly sold the Hollywood Hills home that he has lived in since 1994, reported TMZ. He…

SPCA Monterey County gives update on pets being reunited with families in Pajaro

March 13, 2023 2:47 PM Katie Nicora

Linda and her pet dog, Oscar, who was rescued from Pajaro evacuation…

Remains of missing Moss Landing child found by dive team

March 23, 2023 3:13 AM Victor Guzman, Ricardo Tovar

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 7-year-old who went missing in Moss Landing is confirmed to have died after an extensive search by multiple…

‘Scarface’ and ‘American Me’ actor visits students in Watsonville to inspire upcoming actors

March 3, 2023 4:01 PM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Film Festival is a way to help bring the community together and keep culture and tradition alive…

Two arrested in connection with Goshen massacre that killed 6 people, including 10-month baby

January 16, 2023 11:46 AM KION546 News Team

UPDATE Feb. 3, 2023, 10:32 a.m.- The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that two arrests were made in the shooting deaths of six…

Evacuation Warnings south of Spreckles lifted along Salinas River

January 11, 2023 5:59 PM Ricardo Tovar

Caltrans crews in the Monterey County area said a closure of Highway 1 is “unlikely” to be needed after some concerns the Salinas River would flood…

DA: Man killed in officer-involved shooting charged officers with knife

December 19, 2022 8:37 PM Veronica Macias

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has taken over what a King City family is calling a deadly officer-involved shooting in front of their…

Police: Salinas teen arrested for dragging a man during hit-and-run

December 13, 2022 1:34 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE Dec. 16, 2022, at 2:22 p.m.- Salinas Police said a man was arrested for involvement in a hit-and-run…

Missing at-risk Marina woman found safe

December 10, 2022 1:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE Dec 15, 2022, at 9:46 a.m.- Marina Police said Sandy Thi Hunynh was found today in Marina. At 9 a.m. on Thursday,…

Kayeleigh Gammill’s death now considered a homicide

November 5, 2022 5:04 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE DEC. 15, 2022, at 3:14 p.m.- The death of a woman whose body was found in Big Sur is now being investigated…

DA: Man found guilty of violating parole a week after conviction in 2019 Salinas crash

December 1, 2020 1:38 PM Ricardo Tovar, Jocelyn Ortega

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office confirms that a dismissal hearing has been scheduled for an…

VTA had “no indication” that a mass shooting was planned concluded an independent investigation

May 27, 2021 11:15 AM Avery Johnson

Officials have confirmed the identities of the nine victims of a shooting Wednesday morning at the…