Governor Newsom recall election date set for September 14
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A date is set for an historic recall election in…
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A woman who says she was groped by Bill Cosby reacts to his release from prison
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. (KION & KPIX) A woman who said she was groped by Bill Cosby at a tennis tournament in Pebble Beach in 1973, expresses anger…
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California moves to phase out its state-run youth prisons
California is phasing out its state-run youth prisons and shifting the burden to…
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California couple fined for digging up and burying Joshua trees
A California couple has been fined for digging up and burying dozens of protected Joshua trees to make room for a home they were building, officials…
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Newsom files lawsuit to be listed as Democrat on California recall ballot
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday sued his own secretary of state in an effort to have his party affiliation listed on the state’s…
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Skaggs’ family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligence
The family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits in Texas and California charging the team and two former employees with…
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Seaside Police enforces zero tolerance policy for the possession and use of illegal fireworks
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) With Fourth of July holiday just a few days away, the Seaside Police Department says it will be strictly enforcing firework…
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Fire breaks out in Los Gatos shed Sunday afternoon
A fire broke out in a shed off of Rancho Prieta Road Sunday before spreading into some nearby…
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Shark attack at Gray Whale Cove State Beach north of Half Moon Bay
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KION) A male victim was discovered suffering from shark bite at Gray Whale Cove State Beach Saturday morning.…
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California to extend eviction ban, pay back rent for tenants
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and will use federal money to pay off eligible tenants’ debt.…
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California State Lottery seeks reimbursement for Vax for the Win help
The Director of the California State Lottery has released a memo to the California State Lottery Commission seeking reimbursement for the…
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Central Coast residents are relieved as federal moratorium is extended
A sign or relief for many residents across the Central Coast as the Biden administration extends the federal eviction moratorium for another…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom to face recall election
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will face a recall election, marking just the second time in state history that a special election will be…
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WhatsApp partners with the White House to reach Latinx audience
This week, WhatsApp released a messaging bot with the White House, CDC, and HHS to provide vaccine information to Spanish speakers.…
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9th Circuit Appeals Court blocks the overturn of California’s assault weapons ban
The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a federal judge’s controversial ruling that overturned California’s longtime ban on assault weapons,…
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Woman shot multiple times in Tulane Street shooting expected to be okay
Officials reported a 25-year-old female victim with three gunshot wounds on Tulane Street on Monday at 2:32 a.m. …
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California launches new digital tool for people to access vaccine records
Today the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Technology announced a new digital tool to assist residents with…
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Cal ISO: Rotating outages not expected tonight
The California Independent System (Cal ISO) reports that even though there will still be a Flex Alert in effect Friday evening, it does not…
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Two suspects plead not guilty in the California road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy
The couple alleged to be involved in a Southern California road rage incident last month that ended in the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos…
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Newsom assaulted by ‘aggressive’ man on Oakland street
Authorities have arrested a man on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland yesterday.…
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Neighbors evacuated in fire call out property owner
The ABC7 I-Team is learning more about a grass fire that damaged eight homes and forced dozens to evacuate in Vallejo Tuesday…
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PG&E: Rotating power outages may happen Thursday if demand exceeds supply
PG&E is warning customers that some Californians will experience rolling power outages Thursday…
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California urges power conservation for second day amid heat
California’s power grid operator has called for a second day of voluntary energy conservation as the state swelters under a heat wave.…
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California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
California regulators have approved revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the…
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California: People must look for work to get jobless aid
California will stop giving unemployment benefits to people who are not actively applying for jobs.…
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New California Wildfire Dashboard shows real-time fire data
The Bureau of Land Management has a new tool for tracking California wildfires just in time for fire…
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Someone is breaking the wings of pelicans in California
Dozens of brown pelicans have been attacked and injured in California, with whoever is responsible snapping some of the birds’…
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New program helps immigrants who become victims of crime obtain visas
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a new program that will help immigrants who are waiting to obtain a U Visa.…
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Mask mandate officially ends in California, but many still plan to keep them handy
It’s one of the biggest signs times are changing, face masks are no longer mandatory in California for vaccinated…
Continue Reading Cal ISO calls for energy conservation statewide on Thursday
Cal ISO has issued a statewide Flex Alert for Thursday evening to encourage Californians to reduce their energy…
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‘This has been out of control.’ San Francisco’s chain drug stores have a shoplifting problem
A brazen daytime shoplifting incident captured on video at a Walgreens in San Francisco on Monday has highlighted what local officials say has become…
Continue Reading Legendary Mexican band Los Bukis reunites in LA for 1st tour in 25 years
Los Bukis became a massive hit in Mexico and across much of Latin America beginning in the…
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San Jose mandates videotaping of all gun purchases
San Jose officials have passed a new gun law that requires retailers to video-record all firearm purchases.…
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Smelling smoke today? NWS releases map of smoke drifting over California
If it seems a little smokey today around the Central Coast, fire agencies and the National Weather Service warn that it is probably not because of…
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With California reopening on June 15th, how are residents feeling about the change?
On Tuesday, California fully reopens on June 15th, meaning California will be shedding it’s color coded tier system and doing away with most mask…
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Child Tax Credit online portal unveiled
The online portal for the monthly Child Tax Credit has been unveiled and families who qualify are expected to receive payments starting July…
Continue Reading Cal ISO warns of potential for flex alerts as temperatures heat up
The California Independent System Operator (Cal ISO) is warning that it may issue Flex Alerts to encourage energy conservation as temperatures heat…
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Thousands of Golden Gate bridge commuters overcharged by faulty equipment
A malfunctioning toll lane sensor led to 32,000 Golden Gate Bridge commuters being overcharged for their daily trip into San Francisco, according to…
Continue Reading Gov. Gavin Newsom draws more vaccine prize winners as California reopens
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Los Angeles celebrating the state’s reopening, and while he is there, the state will draw 10 more prize winners as…
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California is still requiring masks in these places
California lifted most of its Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday as part of a grand reopening in which the state will end capacity limits, physical…
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Governor Gavin Newsom hands out $50 gift cards in Seaside to incentivize Californians to get vaccinated
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the state’s efforts to encourage more Californians to get vaccinated – including the final cash prize drawing…
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Santa Cruz County cracks down on illegal fireworks
The County said individuals could be fined up to $1,000 if found lighting up…
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Local efforts aim to promote tourism and small businesses
Local efforts are proposed to promote tourism and small businesses as California gets closer to its reopening…
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Governor Gavin Newsom unveils “California Dream Vacations” incentive for vaccinated Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The push for vaccinations goes beyond cash prizes as Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an incentive that would…
Continue Reading Two Monterey County residents win $50,000 as part of Vax for the Win program
Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing the next 15 winners of the state’s Vax for the Win…
Continue Reading Elementary shooting survivors react to the overturning of California’s assault weapons ban
Survivors of the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in Stockton are speaking out after a federal judge struck down California’s assault weapons…
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California governor signs orders to roll back virus rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that will lift most of the state’s coronavirus…
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Toxic chemicals found at California military installations, bill introduced to clean up
Sen. Alex Padilla said he and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced two bills to help clean up toxic PFAS chemicals found at military…
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Family of boy lost at sea starts foundation to raise awareness about beach hazards
In January, the Pruthi family was playing frisbee on the beach when one of their sons, 12-year-old Arunay, was caught by a sneaker wave and lost at…
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Father of San Jose boy shares memories of son after mother arrested on suspicion of murder
The father of a San Jose boy who police believes was killed by his mother has started a GoFudMe, and in it, he shared memories of his…
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