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PG&E hosting wildfire prevention webinar for safety efforts

April 7, 2025 4:20 PM Makenzie Bennett

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Tuesday, April 8, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be holding a wildfire prevention webinar…

Salinas Fire Station 1 relocation journey during renovations

April 1, 2025 10:14 AM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — While Fire Station 1 in Salinas is getting a makeover, Fire personnel and engines have been stationed at Sherwood Hall…

UC campuses face strikes from UPTE over ongoing healthcare concerns

April 1, 2025 6:24 PM Makenzie Bennett, Mackenzie Monahan

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Nationwide strikes have been held by University Professional and Technical Employees (UTPE) at Universities of…

Funeral service announced for King City sergeant who passed away unexpectedly

March 25, 2025 12:03 PM Jeanette Bent, Sergio Berrueta

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City Police Department announced the funeral service for Officer Ryan Kenedy on April 3rd. The service is being…

Tesla Takedown protest in Seaside for Global Day of Action Saturday

March 30, 2025 4:08 PM Briana Mathaw, Jeanette Bent

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hundreds of Tesla protests broke out Saturday across the globe, part of the Tesla Takedown movement sweeping across…

County of Santa Cruz seeking community input for Hazard Mitigation Plan

March 29, 2025 6:07 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Santa Cruz has announced that they are seeking public input to help the Office of Response,…

Man found guilty of first-degree murder from 2023 in Seaside; Monterey County DA’s Office

May 8, 2023 11:30 AM Ricardo Tovar, Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office announced Friday that 47-year-old Kevin Durran Hart of Patterson was…

King City responds to youth violence with a plan of action

March 26, 2025 4:52 PM Jeanette Bent

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City is looking to address a recent uptick in youth violence as the city council took first steps in developing a…

Suspect arrested in early morning chase ending in Marina charged with attempted murder

March 27, 2025 7:26 AM Victor Guzman, Dania Romero, Jeanette Bent, Sergio Berrueta

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated 4:45 p.m. 3/27/2025 – Monterey Police have identified the suspect in Marina wanted for attempted murder. The…

Alleged suspect arrested in shopping mall shooting from September; Watsonville Police

March 26, 2025 5:45 PM Jeanette Bent

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police announced Wednesday that they’ve solved an attempted murder case from September 8, 2024. They…

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Early morning yacht rescue in Stillwater Cove; CAL FIRE BEU

March 26, 2025 12:39 PM Jeanette Bent

DEL MONTE FOREST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Wednesday that at around 4 a.m. they were dispatched to a report of a stranded vessel in…

Capitola Police arrest a man linked to multiple retail crime thefts throughout the state

March 25, 2025 4:35 PM Jeanette Bent

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Capitola Police announced Tuesday morning that they arrested a suspect for the fraudulent use of stolen bank cards…

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Remains found in Santa Cruz from 30 years ago identified as missing New York teen

March 25, 2025 3:27 PM KTVU FOX 2

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Skeletal remains discovered from 30 years ago in a Santa Cruz County riverbed have been identified as those of a…

One man dead in Salinas after a shooting Saturday morning

March 22, 2025 1:20 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police say that on Saturday morning around 9:40 a.m., one man in his 30s was shot and killed near Pellet Avenue…

Seaside Police conduct a drug crackdown Friday night

March 22, 2025 1:02 PM Jeanette Bent

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Fire and Police said that Friday night their detectives, CDCR K9, State Parole, MC Probation Officers, Cal Fire…

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital notified of potential nationwide terror threat targeting hospitals

March 21, 2025 4:09 PM Austin Castro

HOLLISTER, Calif (KION-TV) – On Thursday, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was notified about a potential terror threat targeting mid-sized U.S.…

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Structure fire fully engulfs home in Soledad Tuesday night

March 19, 2025 10:46 AM Jeanette Bent

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU announced that they responded to a structure fire on Metz Road Tuesday night. They said once they showed up…

Santa Cruz deputies warn people of common scam tactics ahead of tax season

March 18, 2025 2:42 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Deputies in Santa Cruz announced Tuesday that they respond to scam calls almost daily, especially this time of…

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Mixed feelings rise around Boronda Congestion Relief Project roundabouts

March 18, 2025 5:07 PM Jeanette Bent, jose.romo

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — As part of the Boronda Congestion Relief Project, the City of Salinas hopes that replacing the existing four-way…

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Step one of phase one for the Moss Landing battery de-linking is complete

March 18, 2025 2:10 PM Jeanette Bent

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Tuesday afternoon that the first part of phase one, known as the “Battery…

MST on the move, a study focusing on possibly relocating the hub

March 13, 2025 11:27 AM jose.romo

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — After 35 years of service, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is preparing to relocate its central hub. Thanks to a…

The MAH celebrates HERstory with a vibrant evening line-up

March 13, 2025 6:03 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — As Women’s History Month is in full swing, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) celebrates with its 2nd…

United Way launches Vita pilot program in Pajaro to assist in tax filing

March 12, 2025 11:44 AM Jeanette Bent

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — As tax season closes out in April, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is offering extra help to people living in…

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King City council votes to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan

March 12, 2025 4:05 PM Jeanette Bent

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The King City council met Tuesday and unanimously approved to adopt a riverbed wildfire prevention plan as-is. “King…

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Affordable housing on Santa Cruz’s West Side looks promising for educators

March 11, 2025 6:10 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz once again picked up a decades-long discussion about what to do with the 313 Swift Street…

Another town hall addresses the Moss Landing battery storage fire lawsuit Tuesday evening

March 11, 2025 5:13 PM Jeanette Bent

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — There will be another town hall meeting held by Singleton Schreiber and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich at 6 p.m.…

People in Bolsa Knolls prepare for flooding ahead of wet weather near the end of the week

March 10, 2025 10:42 AM jose.romo

BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In Bolsa Knolls, residents are gearing up for another round of heavy rain expected this week, with many taking…

Flu cases were on the rise this season while vaccination rates declined

March 10, 2025 4:30 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Statewide as well as local flu cases rose this year while vaccination rates fell, according to statewide…

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Suspect arrested in connection to a cold case murder from 2008

March 7, 2025 12:00 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police told KION Friday that a suspect in a cold case from 2008 has been arrested for murder. They identified…

Stand Up for Science rallies across the nation Friday, including on a UCSC campus

March 7, 2025 4:58 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — UC Santa Cruz held a rally Friday around noon as part of the nationwide Stand Up for Science movement on the heels of…

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Monterey Airport hopes to add a more robust U.S. Port of Entry facility and personnel

March 7, 2025 6:01 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey Regional Airport announced that they are looking for additional personnel to fill new positions that they…

Pacific Grove butterflies see a sharp decrease in population size

March 7, 2025 10:44 AM jose.romo

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Residents of Pacific Grove are noticing a troubling decline in the number of monarch butterflies in the area. This…

The City of Pacific Grove decided on a new district map for voters in upcoming elections

March 7, 2025 3:41 PM Jeanette Bent

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Grove city council decided Wednesday on a new districting map that will set the boundaries for future city…

Everyone’s Harvest faces closures due to budget cuts

March 6, 2025 11:07 AM jose.romo

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — This afternoon, volunteers with Everyone’s Harvest worked together to pack the final boxes of produce, following the…

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PG&E is partnering with the FTC to help people recognize utility scams

March 6, 2025 4:30 PM Jeanette Bent

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to PG&E, costumers lost close to $650,000 in 2024 to utility scammers and as a result, the company…

Unhoused San Jose residents could face citations, arrest for refusing shelter under mayor’s proposal

March 6, 2025 5:03 PM KTVU FOX 2

SAN JOSE, Calif. – It’s a new get-tough proposal for the unhoused in San Jose. Mayor Matt Mahan is proposing a policy…

The County of Monterey considers a roundabout at a popular intersection in Prunedale

March 5, 2025 4:48 PM Jeanette Bent

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey is currently inviting the public to weigh-in on a potential roundabout being installed in…

SPCA Monterey County rescues baby birds each spring, among them are tiny hummingbirds

March 4, 2025 5:56 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center announced Tuesday that each spring they…

Protesters turned up at the clock tower in Santa Cruz Tuesday

March 4, 2025 4:24 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The organization that hosts a variety of protests across that nation, known as 50501, gathered again Tuesday in front…

Congressman Panetta brings fired federal worker as congressional address guest

March 4, 2025 3:29 PM Sergio Berrueta

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A former federal worker will be a guest of Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) after being impacted by federal job…

Parkgoers join in layoff protest at Pinnacles National Park

March 2, 2025 1:45 PM Briana Mathaw, Sergio Berrueta

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — President Donald Trump’s federal layoffs are taking a toll on national parks and sparking protests across the…

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Protesters take to the streets in Capitola amid a national economic blackout day

February 28, 2025 5:47 PM Jeanette Bent

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Consumers nationwide were encouraged to put away their wallets today as part of a social media movement calling for an…

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Suspect arrested for multiple alleged stabbing incidents in Seaside

February 28, 2025 6:00 PM Jeanette Bent

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police responded to a report of a stabbing near Canyon Del Rey Boulevard and Fremont Boulevard on Thursday…

Surveillance cameras lead to the arrest of smash-and-grab robbers in Monterey County

February 28, 2025 11:26 AM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police say that surveillance cameras led to the arrest of multiple smash-and-grab incidents with rifles and…

Assembly member Dawn Addis visited a Monterey County school to address the battery fire Friday

February 28, 2025 5:27 PM Jeanette Bent

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Assembly member Dawn Addis met with close to 50 students Friday afternoon. She was advocating for legislative action…

The County of Monterey joins other local jurisdictions nationwide in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration

February 28, 2025 2:19 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors announced Friday that they have joined a coalition of cities and counties…

Media literacy panel in March tackles misinformation in print, broadcast news

February 11, 2025 12:30 PM Sergio Berrueta

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) — The Media Literacy Coalition welcomes news editors across the Central Coast to discuss misinformation with the…

A second suspect arrested from a September 2024 shooting in King City

September 29, 2024 6:40 PM Victor Guzman, Jeanette Bent

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City Police announced Thursday that they discovered and arrested a suspect in a King City shooting from September…

Three local hospitals called out for overspending; OHCA Board

February 27, 2025 11:15 AM jose.romo

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Three Monterey County hospitals are facing potential spending limits after a report by the Office of Affordable…

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Central Coast counties qualify for statewide earthquake retrofitting grant

February 27, 2025 2:08 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) announced Wednesday that a state-run program for certain…