Holidays Archives

Santa Cruz, Bay Area health officials release Thanksgiving recommendations

November 9, 2020 11:26 AM Avery Johnson

Health officers from Santa Cruz County and counties and cities around the Bay Area issued recommendations…

Apart but together: tips for a cozier Zoom Thanksgiving

November 6, 2020 11:16 AM The Associated Press

We all know Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. If you’re lucky, you might live where the weather will still be nice and you…

Seaside High School hosts drive-through Halloween

October 31, 2020 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Seaside High School holds Halloween drive-through…

Watsonville drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event shut down due to overcrowding

October 30, 2020 5:50 PM Avery Johnson

Due to “large, overwhelming” crowds, the Watsonville Police Department’s drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event has…

Central Coast prepares for Halloween with COVID-19 restrictions in mind

October 30, 2020 12:13 PM Megan Meier

The California Department of Public Health has laid out guidelines ahead of Halloween weekend in respect to the COVID-19…

Watsonville police prepare for drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event

October 29, 2020 4:40 PM Avery Johnson

Police in Watsonville are holding a drive-thru Trunk or Treat event tomorrow, and today they worked on putting…

Halloween events on the Central Coast

October 15, 2020 2:18 PM Avery Johnson

Drive-in Movies Monterey County Fairground- The fairground will host drive-in showings on Oct. 31 of “Coco” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”…

Amazon plans to add 100,000 seasonal workers in holiday hiring blitz

October 27, 2020 1:15 PM CNN

In preparation for holiday shopping, Amazon is adding 100,000 seasonal…

Salinas police to host drive-thru Halloween event at new Police Service Headquarters

October 26, 2020 2:17 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event that will include costume contests, a…

Scotts Valley students create drive-thru haunted house for a good cause

October 22, 2020 3:03 PM Drew Andre

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) Every year Scotts Valley High School students put together a haunted house, with all of the proceeds going to the…

Central Coast cemeteries make plans for a safe Dia de los Muertos

October 21, 2020 11:32 AM Megan Meier

For Maria Padilla, time with her loved ones is time spent at Valley Catholic Cemetery in Watsonville. “First is my brother, then my daughter and now…

After 54 years on broadcast TV, ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ moves to Apple TV+

October 21, 2020 11:27 AM CNN

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” first aired on CBS in 1966 and eventually moved to ABC. But this year it will air on Apple…

Lowe’s will deliver your Christmas tree for free this year

October 20, 2020 11:04 AM CNN

Lowe’s is offering free Christmas tree delivery for the first time as home-bound Americans start the holidays earlier than…

Keeping Halloween alive on the Central Coast

October 17, 2020 10:18 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Keeping Halloween alive on the Central…

CDC Thanksgiving guidelines: How to stay safe and coronavirus-free over the holiday

October 16, 2020 10:48 AM CNN

Thanksgiving is right around the corner — and if public health agencies have their way — celebrations this year promise to…

Santa Cruz County, Bay Area health officers release joint guidance for Halloween, Día de Los Muertos

September 28, 2020 2:46 PM Avery Johnson

Health officials from Santa Cruz County and other parts of the Bay Area have released guidance for…

King City to host Halloween decorating contest, drive-thru Trunk or Treat event

September 21, 2020 3:59 PM Avery Johnson

To make sure everyone can have a safe and fun Halloween, King City announced two new…

Halloween & Costume Association releases suggestions for safe Halloween based on county risk level

September 15, 2020 12:34 PM Avery Johnson

The Halloween & Costume Association has released its own set of safety guidelines based on a color-coded risk…

What’s open and closed over Labor Day weekend

September 2, 2020 4:01 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Parks Open Lake San Antonio- temporary fire restriction on campfires and open flame barbecuesLake Nacimiento- temporary fire…

Bay Area and Central Coast counties ask residents to stay home over holiday weekend

July 2, 2020 1:20 PM Avery Johnson

Bay Area and Central Coast health officials are asking residents to prevent the spread of…

Beach closures and protocols this Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2020 5:51 AM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The number one rule for beach goers this weekend is no large gatherings. The city of Monterey announced all of its beaches…

City of Monterey reports large crowds over holiday weekend

May 26, 2020 11:30 AM Avery Johnson

City officials in Monterey said it was a busy Memorial Day weekend this…

Central Coast veterans mourning their own

May 25, 2020 6:15 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Central Coast veterans honor the lives of fallen service…

What’s open on the Central Coast for Memorial Day weekend?

May 22, 2020 6:41 PM Avery Johnson

This Memorial Day weekend is not like any we have seen…

Monterey business owner keeps Valentine’s Day traditions alive with flowers

February 14, 2020 6:11 PM Victor Guzman, Avery Johnson

“Everybody loves flowers and everyone loves everybody, so they give them flowers,” Fely…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Dec 20 through Dec 22

December 20, 2019 9:07 AM Zach McIntyre

It’s the last weekend before Christmas, so get out there and enjoy it! Here are a few events to check out this weekend.…

Angel Memorial Tree Returns to Marina

December 18, 2019 6:08 PM Max Tarlton

A Marina woman is raising awareness about the deadly consequences of distracted driving with an annual tradition celebrating their lives.…

Newborns at Dominican Hospital go home in oversized stockings

December 19, 2019 2:00 PM Avery Johnson

This month, every baby born at Dominican Hospital will be going home in an oversized…

Oklahoma grandma seeks family for Christmas

December 17, 2019 10:44 AM CNN

A post on Craigslist is pulling at…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Dec 14 and Dec 15

December 13, 2019 12:11 PM Zach McIntyre

We’re heading straight into the holidays which means there are a ton of activities for you and your family to enjoy on the Central Coast CHRISTMAS ON…

Central Coasting Carmel: A visit to see Kris Kringle

December 7, 2019 8:09 PM Barry Brown

CARMEL, Calif (KION) If you don’t have the Christmas spirit yet, a few minutes spent at Kris Kringle of Carmel should do the trick. Some customers…

Fire agencies provide safety tips for holiday decorations

December 5, 2019 2:39 PM Avery Johnson

As we enter the holiday season, fire agencies around the Central Coast and Bay Area are providing tips to make the season a safe…

Lost dogs prompt police to provide tips for keeping pets secure

December 3, 2019 11:34 AM Avery Johnson

After coming across several lost dogs recently, Pacific Grove police have released tips to keep pets secure, particularly during bad weather and the…

9th annual Salinas Veterans Day parade

November 11, 2019 7:36 PM Drew Andre

The biggest Veterans Day event on the Central Coast took to the streets of Oldtown Salinas for the ninth year in a…

Veterans serve up Thanksgiving meals in Salinas for those in need

November 28, 2019 1:32 PM Drew Andre

The American Legion Post 31 in Salinas is serving more than 600 meals Thursday on Thanksgiving. For more than 20 years, the Salinas post along with…

Grapevine reopens after closure for stuck vehicles

November 28, 2019 10:59 AM Avery Johnson

CHP Fort Tejon said Interstate 5 over the Grapevine pass and parts of SR 58 are closed as crews work to clear stuck…

Better Ask Barry: Food safety tips for Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019 6:09 PM Barry Brown

A Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings is a time-honored tradition for many families, but if you don’t prepare the meal properly, you can…

Monterey firefighters gathering toy donations for struggling families

November 27, 2019 3:45 PM Avery Johnson

This holiday season, Monterey firefighters are holding a toy drive to help families in…

Better Ask Barry: Navigating Thanksgiving

November 13, 2019 7:00 PM Barry Brown

Whether you’re flying, driving, or cooking the bird, you face a variety of Thanksgiving…