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Firefighters team up with local organizations to help raise over 10,000 toys for children

December 23, 2021 10:35 AM Taryn Mitchell

It’s not just Santa seeing who’s naughty or nice this season, it’s also local firefighters and organizations teaming up with jolly Saint Nick…

Point Lobos Closed for the weekend

December 24, 2021 12:08 PM Melody Waintal

With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…

Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast

December 24, 2021 11:44 AM Melody Waintal

Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…

Monterey offers free holiday dinner drive thru

December 21, 2021 12:40 PM Melody Waintal

City of Monterey is offering free holiday meal kits on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are…

Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Cutoff dates for December 25

December 3, 2021 10:04 AM Melody Waintal

If you want your packages to arrive on time for Christmas, United States Postal Service is recommending packages or holiday cards be sent by the…

Tips on how to stay safe during the holidays

December 1, 2021 5:28 PM Melody Waintal

Here are a few tips from North County Fire Authority to keep your home safe during the…

How long should the perfect hug last?

November 26, 2021 2:20 PM Melody Waintal

Experts have talked about the health benefits of hugging for years, saying hugs can lower stress levels and boost self-confidence. Now, researchers…

5 ways to avoid buying into FOMO on Black Friday

November 26, 2021 11:07 AM Melody Waintal

Thanksgiving came and went, this means the holiday shopping season is in full swing. Finding the best deals can depend on when you…

Crest Christmas Tree Farm recovering after CZU Fire

November 25, 2021 11:48 AM Lisa Principi

Last year’s CZU Fire destroyed almost 85% Crest Ranch Christmas Trees, and they only have about 9 acres of trees to sell this…

Soledad Seniors create Thanksgiving centerpieces for November Senior Social

November 19, 2021 12:43 PM Melody Waintal

Every month, Soledad Community Center hosts Senior Social where seniors from the area get to enjoy live music, delicious meals, and hands-on…

Colorful sunrise captured by Salinas Police

November 15, 2021 10:38 AM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) They say an image is worth a thousand words and this view left us speechless. Salinas Police department shared this sunrise…

Pet of the Week: Charli and Chelsea

November 4, 2021 7:37 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION)- Charli and Chelsea are 10-week-old chow mix puppies. Tony with South County Animal Rescue says both are social and…

Local bakery prepares for Dia De Los Muertos

November 2, 2021 10:40 AM Jonathan Sarabia

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local bakery prepares to sell pan de Muerto on one of their busiest holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. La Soledad Bakery in Salinas…

Spooky movies to get you in the Halloween spirit

October 30, 2021 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas What better way to get in the spooky spirit than curl up and watch some scary flicks. From the creepy crawly to family classics,…

Somewhere over Gonzales, there is a rainbow

October 25, 2021 10:25 AM Melody Waintal

GONZALES, Calif. (KION) After a weekend of rain, one of our viewers shared an image of a rainbow that popped up outside in Gonzales. Yvonne was…

Hartnell College Theatre Department presents the final run of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ over the weekend

October 7, 2021 4:50 PM Melody Waintal

The Harnell College’s Western Site Theatre is showcasing the show for the last time this weekend. Get a sneak peek at how the theatre department put…

Second round of Golden State Stimulus checks to go out this week

October 7, 2021 1:24 PM Melody Waintal

Two-third of Californias are eligible for the Golden State Stimulus checks that are supposed to be rolling out into your bank accounts this…

Monterey County Sheriff train new horses in SoCal

October 5, 2021 11:05 PM Melody Waintal

The Sheriff Department shared a recap of their time at the Advance Mounted Patrol School in Norco where deputies from the Mounted Unit worked on…

Free METRO rides in Santa Cruz

October 5, 2021 5:35 PM Melody Waintal

For California Clean Air Day, Santa Cruz Metro is offering to cover metro fares all day Wednesday, Oct. 6 across the county.…

Plant-based meat was all the rage. Now plant-based seafood is taking the spotlight

October 4, 2021 9:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business Companies like Beyond Meat Inc and Impossible Foods are seeing strong sales. Earlier this year, Target launched…

Apple issues urgent iPhone software update to address critical spyware vulnerability

September 14, 2021 1:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Business Apple has updated its software for iPhones to address a critical vulnerability that independent researchers say has…

Meet Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021

September 13, 2021 6:45 AM Carina Nocon

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…

Pet of the week: Meet Cirrina & Algae

September 10, 2021 7:20 AM Carina Nocon

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…

Pet of the week: Meet JJ the kitten

August 30, 2021 6:37 AM Carina Nocon

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…

World War Bunker up for rent in France

August 26, 2021 10:37 AM Melody Waintal

Ever wanted to see how the Allied forces made it through a night in France? History buffs can now rent an underground bunker in their next trip to…

49 pets adopted in SPCA event over the weekend

August 23, 2021 2:12 PM Melody Waintal

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County were able to find homes for 49 pets at their adoption event over the weekend.…

Pet of the Week: Meet Coconut and Wonder

August 20, 2021 7:00 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Coconut and Wonder are from the Octopus Litter which was rescued by South County Animal Rescue at a property in…

SPCA Monterey County hosts pick your price adoption event for cats, some birds

August 19, 2021 1:56 PM Avery Johnson

SPCA Monterey County says prospective pet owners can name their own prices for certain animals this…

Monterey considers zoning cannabis dispensaries in three different parts of the city

August 17, 2021 10:50 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey City Council discussed the possibility of having a cannabis retail location in the city for over 2 hours on Tuesday…

Big Sur Marathon expected to return to Central Coast in 2022

August 17, 2021 2:55 PM Avery Johnson

Organizers of the Big Sur International Marathon said the event is expected to return to the Central Coast in 2022 after two years of…

Little Car Show brings out legacy car and classic car lovers

August 13, 2021 1:32 PM Melody Waintal, Avery Johnson

The annual Little Car Show during Car Week features vehicles over 25 years old, many with two or three previous…

The last Shelby Cobra to be auctioned in Monterey Car Week

August 13, 2021 11:21 AM Melody Waintal

The last Cobra Shelby worked on will be in auction on Saturday at Mecum Auction for $2 million. We spoke to Chris Theodore who oversaw the design and…

Concours Auto Rally benefits Pacific Grove organizations

August 13, 2021 5:50 PM Taryn Mitchell, Avery Johnson

The annual Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally hit the road once again this year after it was canceled due to COVID-19 last…

Dune buggy serves as tribute to designer

August 13, 2021 3:26 PM Victor Guzman, Avery Johnson

Some of the cars on display during Car Week this year hold a special meaning and serve as tributes to people who have passed away…

San Diego architect showcases unique Alfa Romeo in Carmel

August 13, 2021 1:01 PM Melody Waintal, Avery Johnson

A SoCal architect who came all the way from San Diego showcased his love for classy cars at the Carmel-by-the-Sea…

Hotels fill up as car enthusiasts flock to Central Coast for Car Week

August 13, 2021 6:20 PM Erika Bratten, Avery Johnson

Car Week and Concours d’Elegance are back after a year hiatus, and car enthusiasts are flocking to the Central Coast to check out the…

Multiple pet pigeons abandoned on side of road in Soledad

August 13, 2021 12:32 PM Avery Johnson

SPCA Monterey County said it is caring for nine living fantail pigeons found abandoned along Highway 156 in Soledad, and now officers are looking for…

United Ground Express to host hiring event for new flights at Monterey Regional Airport

August 9, 2021 12:25 PM Avery Johnson

United Ground Express (UGE), a subsidiary of United Airlines, announced that it will be holding a hiring event at the Monterey Regional Airport to…

MST receives grant to buy zero-emission bus, renewable diesel

August 9, 2021 11:40 AM Avery Johnson

Monterey-Salinas Transit announced Monday that it has been chosen to receive a $594,919 grant from the California Department of Transportation’s Low…

Oaxaca comes to Seaside

August 8, 2021 12:03 PM Melody Waintal

Central coast residents can enjoy the taste of Oaxaca, Mexico at the “Oaxaca by the Sea” event today, which features food, dancing, music and…

A day in the life of a Seaside Police Dog

August 5, 2021 7:56 PM Melody Waintal

Zhero is part of Seaside Police Department’s K-9 program. His job is to help find missing items, people, and even hidden drugs.…

Seaside Police grooves with community on National Night-Out

August 3, 2021 8:02 PM Melody Waintal

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) On the first Tuesday of this August, Police Departments across the country try to connect with people in the communities they…

Salinas boxer fights at Madison Square Garden

August 2, 2021 5:56 PM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas welterweight boxer, Gerardo Contreras Gonzalez, is making his U.S. debut on Tuesday squaring up against Aaron Aponte…

Avelo Airlines to begin offering new flights from Monterey to Burbank

July 29, 2021 10:51 AM Avery Johnson

Avelo Airlines announced that it will soon begin offering direct flights between the Hollywood Burbank Airport and the Monterey Regional Airport, and…

Pet of the Week: Meet Noah & Fiesta

July 29, 2021 7:22 AM Carina Nocon

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…

SPCA Monterey County hosts adoption event for adult cats

July 28, 2021 8:11 PM Avery Johnson

SPCA Monterey County announced that it will be waiving all adoption fees for some of its cats through…

Artichoke Festival wraps up, here’s what you missed

July 25, 2021 7:55 PM Melody Waintal

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) If you’ve driven through the 156 and 183 highways, you’ve seen infinite rows of Jurassic-looking plants growing from the side…

Argentinean grandfather get a personal message from Lionel Messi for his 100th birthday

July 21, 2021 9:47 PM Melody Waintal

It’s not every day you receive a video message from the iconic soccer player Lionel Messi. For his 100th birthday, Hernan Mastrangelo received a…

Pacific Grove distributes coupons to support local restaurants

July 20, 2021 10:41 PM Melody Waintal

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) For two and a half months in spring 2021, the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce distributed coupons for $10 off any meal…

Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand broadband infrastructure into law

July 20, 2021 12:02 PM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting an elementary school in Tulare County Tuesday, and while he is there, he is expected to discuss the state’s plan to…