Lifestyle Archives

Pet of the Week: Piper the Pyrenees Pup

April 9, 2021 6:39 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Piper is a Pyrenees Mountain Dog. She’s almost 5 months old, and will likely grow to be 100-110lbs when full grown. …

Santa Cruz Police Department delivers Easter baskets to kids

April 4, 2021 12:29 PM Amelia Rosenberg

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Police Department teamed up with the community to deliver Easter baskets to kids in the Beach Flats area.…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Easter Weekend

April 2, 2021 7:46 AM Zach McIntyre

EASTER FUN | MONTEREY’S OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF | SAT & SUN The Easter bunny is back at the Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey this…

Traveling guidance updated as more people get vaccinated

April 2, 2021 11:38 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Guidance for travelers is being eased in the midst of spring break and Easter as more people get vaccinated.…

California lifts recommendation for residents to stay within 120 miles of home

April 1, 2021 4:02 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Public Health has updated its travel advisory, and has removed one of the…

Apple constructing large battery project in Parkfield

March 31, 2021 4:50 PM Avery Johnson

Apple announced that it is building one of the largest battery projects in the U.S., and Monterey County Supervisor Chris…

Pet of the Week: Jellybean

March 25, 2021 6:45 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Jellybean is about one and a half years old. She’s a Chihuahua mix who loves to cuddle and…

Helping pets with separation anxiety as pandemic restrictions loosen

March 24, 2021 12:49 PM Erika Bratten

During the COVID pandemic people turned to furry, feathered friends for comfort and…

City of Santa Cruz looking to hire part-time school crossing guards

March 22, 2021 6:45 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) As schools slowly begin to reopen, so are some job positions. The city of Santa Cruz is looking to hire temporary,…

Pet of the Week: Meet Miso

March 18, 2021 7:24 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Miso is a one-year-old puppy looking for her forever home. …

Drone show over Dublin to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2021 7:38 AM Carina Nocon

DUBLIN, Ireland (CBS) 500 drones formed shamrocks and spelled out “I Love Ireland” and “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” in the sky above Dublin.…

US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit

March 15, 2021 6:05 PM The Associated Press

Across the United States, air travel is recovering more quickly from the depths of the pandemic, and it is showing up in longer airport security…

UCSC plans ‘staycation’ events for students staying on campus for spring break

March 15, 2021 5:38 PM Avery Johnson

The University of California, Santa Cruz says most of its on-campus students are planning to stay on campus…

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers discounts on vaccines, microchips as distemper cases increase

March 11, 2021 11:29 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter says it has seen more distemper cases among coyotes…

Pet of the Week: Meet Indie

March 11, 2021 7:13 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Indie is a 2-year old Chihuahua mix. Tony with South County Animal Rescue says Indie is a lap dog and enjoys being with…

Park rentals for soccer play in King City

March 10, 2021 5:54 AM Carina Nocon

KING CITY, Calif. (KION) King City will hold a meeting for residents who are interested in renting parks for soccer play throughout the year. …

California Airshow Salinas announces dates for 2021 event

March 8, 2021 11:28 AM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

The California Airshow Salinas was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is planning to go forward this…

City of Soledad celebrates 100 years

March 8, 2021 7:05 AM Carina Nocon

SOELDAD, Calif. (KION) The city of Soledad will turn 100 years old on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. The city is celebrating by holding a cake contest,…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for March 5th-7th

March 5, 2021 5:58 AM Zach McIntyre

WALKING FOOD TOUR | MONTEREY | 11AM-2PM Nothing beats not having to work, AND eating food. This event is just that. Old Monterey is having a walking…

Monterey County supervisors recognize woman who took photo of girls using Taco Bell for internet

March 2, 2021 1:22 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors took a moment during Tuesday’s meeting to honor a county employee for a photo she…

Pet of the Week: Meet Blitz

February 25, 2021 8:40 AM Carina Nocon

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Blitz is about 17 weeks old and ready for his forever home! …

Salinas school district teams up with companies to help qualifying families get internet access

February 23, 2021 4:27 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Elementary School District announced that it is teaming up with Raley’s and Comcast to help…

City of Watsonville cancels most 2021 events

February 22, 2021 10:51 AM Avery Johnson, Jocelyn Ortega

The City of Watsonville has decided to cancel most of its events scheduled for 2021, according to Mayor Jimmy…

Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded

February 22, 2021 10:58 AM The Associated Press

Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for the Feb 19th-21st

February 19, 2021 9:02 AM Zach McIntyre

CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF | SANTA CRUZ | 11AM SATURDAY Let’s kick off the weekend with a bowl of what the Central Coast serves up best… clam…

Dinosaur drive-thru event in Salinas

February 4, 2021 5:21 AM Carina Nocon

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Jurassic Empire is calling all dinosaur lovers in Salinas! They will be holding a dinosaur drive-thru…

Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fisherman’s Wharf

February 14, 2021 8:10 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fisherman’s…

Valentine’s Day brings business to Fisherman’s Wharf

February 14, 2021 11:56 AM Amelia Rosenberg, Jocelyn Ortega

Couples flocked to Fisherman’s Wharf today in order to celebrate Valentine’s…

Meghan and Harry are expecting a second baby

February 14, 2021 12:01 PM CNN Newsource

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting an addition to their…

Valentine’s Day drive-through hosted for Veterans

February 13, 2021 11:23 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Valentine’s drive-through for…

Fisherman’s Wharf businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2021 11:29 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Fisherman’s Wharf prepares for Valentine’s…

Pet of the Week: Meet Sage

February 11, 2021 5:02 PM Carina Nocon

Sage is a husky who is full of happy puppy energy. She’s 2 years old and 70 lbs. South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) says Sage is playful and gets…

PG&E: Metallic balloons cause dozens of power outages on Central Coast

February 9, 2021 3:06 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Gas and Electric is reminding Californians to be careful with metallic balloons this Valentine’s…

Volunteers needed for Salinas Relay for Life event

February 5, 2021 4:22 PM Avery Johnson

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life says it needs volunteers for its upcoming…

SPCA Monterey County expected to give 100,000th pound of free pet food

February 5, 2021 3:41 PM Avery Johnson

SPCA Monterey County is hosting a free pet food bank event this weekend, and it is expecting to mark a…

List of nominations for Golden Globe Awards 2021

February 3, 2021 6:42 AM Carina Nocon

(KION AND CNN) Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, are now out.…

Cal Fire CZU rescues dog off of cliff

February 1, 2021 7:05 AM Carina Nocon

Cal Fire firefighters with the San Mateo-Santa Cruz unit rescued an 8-month old collie named…

San Benito County Board of Supervisors open second round of grants for small businesses

February 1, 2021 6:51 AM Carina Nocon

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) On Jan. 31, 2021, The San Benito County Board of Supervisors authorized the opening of a second round of small…

Newsom applauds General Motors’ plan to go carbon neutral by 2040

January 29, 2021 8:01 AM Carina Nocon

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) tipped his hat to General Motors after the manufacturing company announced they will be going carbon neutral in the…

SPCA Monterey County takes in 41 evacuated pets

January 28, 2021 11:06 AM Avery Johnson

SPCA Monterey County said it is currently caring for 41 pets evacuated due to this week’s…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Jan 22-24th

January 22, 2021 10:05 AM Zach McIntyre

Lets kick off the weekend, with a little exercise. SOCIAL DISTANCING RUN | AMERICAN LEGION POST, PRUNEDALE | SAT 10AM This Saturday morning,…

Trump lifts Covid-19-related travel restrictions for much of Europe, the UK, Ireland and Brazil

January 18, 2021 4:39 PM CNN

President Donald Trump on Monday lifted coronavirus-related travel restrictions for much of Europe, the United…

Dungeness crab season begins on Central Coast this week

January 18, 2021 8:26 AM David Miller

The commercial Dungeness crab season is kicking off on the Central Coast this…

The SPCA for Monterey County to host pet food drive

January 15, 2021 8:01 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The SPCA for Monterey County will host a pet food drive Saturday at Seaside City…

TSA looking into adding Capitol rioters to US no-fly list

January 15, 2021 6:16 PM The Associated Press

Federal officials are investigating people who took part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol to determine whether they should…

Santa Cruz Warriors debut new Mentorship Program

January 15, 2021 4:29 PM David Miller

Santa Cruz Warriors are set to debut a mentorship program for local college-aged students in celebration of National Mentorship Month.…

SPCA to hold pet food banks in Seaside and Soledad

January 15, 2021 11:35 AM Avery Johnson

To help people struggling to provide food for their pets, SPCA Monterey County is holding two pet food…

“Zoom Boom:” A growing trend in considering plastic surgery during the pandemic

January 15, 2021 7:55 AM Carina Nocon

ATHERTON, Calif. (KION and KPIX) If the stress and chaos from last year makes you feel like you aged 10 years, you are not alone! More people are…

Twitter bans President Trump permanently

January 8, 2021 3:32 PM CNN

Twitter has suspended President Donald Trump from its platform, the company said Friday…

Monterey Bay Aquarium lays off more employees as closure continues

January 7, 2021 1:55 PM David Miller, Avery Johnson

Monterey Bay Aquarium is laying off an additional 27 employees in response to the unprecedented 10 month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. …