Central Coast Archives

Parents and students pack school board meeting after racist doll incident at a jamboree

August 24, 2021 8:16 PM Stephanie Aceves

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A school board meeting was packed on Tuesday night with students and parents present to show their discontent with a recent…

Ledisi to perform at Monterey Jazz Festival

August 24, 2021 9:23 PM Melody Waintal, Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a life and we’re feeling good now that we know Ledisi will be performing at the…

Parents asking SUHSD to discipline staff amidst Black baby doll controversy at Salinas High

August 23, 2021 7:05 PM Lisa Principi

Parents and students are expressing outrage over what they’re calling racist acts and images being shared on social media. This is all stemming from…

Fire recovery scams on the rise amid fire season

August 23, 2021 9:00 AM Taryn Mitchell

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- With wildfires reducing homes to rubble, many homeowners find themselves at a complete loss. On top of this, scammers are…

CSUMB students arrive on campus for fall semester amid pandemic

August 20, 2021 5:07 PM Stephanie Magallon, Avery Johnson

Thousands of college students are arriving on the Central Coast this weekend for CSUMB’s move-in day, but this time, it is in the middle of a…

Several Central Coast transportation improvement projects receive funding from State

August 19, 2021 3:41 PM Avery Johnson

The California Transportation Commission announced that it is providing $1.4 billion for projects intended to repair and improve transportation…

Central Coast counties prepared to undertake third COVID dose effort

August 18, 2021 11:58 AM Josh Kristianto

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Local health leaders say they are prepared for another mass vaccination rollout on the Central…

Where to get vaccinated in Monterey County

August 18, 2021 1:54 PM Melody Waintal

There are currently 76 locations in Monterey County where residents get the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Vaccine.…

Residents receive voting ballots in the mail as early voting begins

August 17, 2021 11:39 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Residents across California and the Central Coast received their mail-in ballots for the recall election of Governor Gavin…

Residents reflect on one year anniversary of Central Coast wildfires

August 16, 2021 10:55 AM Melody Waintal, Stephanie Aceves

It has been one year since the River and CZU Lightning Complex fires started during a dry lightning storm, and residents living in the area where the…

BBB warns of student loan scams targeting recent graduates

August 16, 2021 11:36 AM Taryn Mitchell

As college graduates begin their first post-undergrad jobs, many of them will also need to start paying back their student…

Thousands without power in Monterey County

August 15, 2021 10:45 AM Amelia Rosenberg

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 8/15/21 11:17 a.m. PG&E now estimates that power will be restored by 4:00 p.m on Monday August 16th.…

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716 seeks more members to avoid closure

August 13, 2021 7:59 PM Jonathan Sarabia

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1716 in Watsonville is facing potential closure after members failed to attend an important…

Water Department considers overuse penalties as drought conditions worsen statewide

August 13, 2021 7:27 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Water Department is closely monitoring water supplies and water use in Santa Cruz amid the worsening drought…

Man arrested for attempted murder in Hollister

August 11, 2021 7:43 AM Carina Nocon

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Hollister Police have arrested a 19-year-old for allegedly trying to murder a 21-year-old Hollister man.…

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital re-implements protective measures amid rising COVID-19 cases

August 10, 2021 9:05 PM Dominoe Ibarra

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Health officials at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital say they will be re-implementing protective measures to help combat the…

Mandate Covid-19 vaccine for active duty military members

August 10, 2021 6:39 PM Erika Bratten

FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (KION) Covid-19 vaccinations will soon be mandatory for all active duty U.S. Military members. The Pentagon announced…

Santa Cruz non-profit serving foster youth reopens center

August 10, 2021 1:05 PM Jonathan Sarabia

he Santa Cruz County Office of Education and CASA of Santa Cruz held a press conference for the reopening of the CASA center and the start of a new…

Mostly Mild Monday

August 9, 2021 7:50 AM Courtney Aitken

Air Quality (as of 8 AM)GOOD for all reporting WEATHER STORYSmoke from large wildfires in Northern California moves slowly eastward due to upper…

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…

Warning about the future of pork products in California

August 8, 2021 12:00 PM Max Tarlton

Meat producers are warning that come January 1st, pork products may begin disappearing from California store shelves. It’s all happening because it’s…

Fentanyl arrest made in Santa Cruz

August 7, 2021 11:15 AM Amelia Rosenberg

Two men were arrested on suspicion of dealing fentanyl Friday night.…

Pacific Grove charitable organization reports stolen trailer with equipment

August 6, 2021 7:41 PM Jonathan Sarabia

A charitable organization in Pacific Groves has had its trailer filled with equipment used for fundraising events…

Salinas expects to continue with permits for businesses and outdoor operations

August 5, 2021 7:34 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Some businesses in Salinas might be able to continue having operations outdoors despite the end date.…

Goodwill Central Coast holding back-to-school backpack giveaway

July 25, 2021 3:11 PM Amelia Rosenberg

Goodwill Central Coast is giving away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to celebrate the start of the school year.…

Two men arrested for attempted car break-in, possibly linked to 10 other burglaries

August 5, 2021 7:37 AM Carina Nocon

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Two men have been arrested after being accused of breaking into a car near the 300 block of Third Street.…

Rental assistance available for Monterey County residents

August 4, 2021 7:41 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Despite receiving thousands of applications for rental and utility assistance, there are still funds…

Montage Health to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

August 3, 2021 2:17 PM Avery Johnson, Stephanie Aceves

All employees at Montage Health will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in the coming…

CDC issues new temporary eviction moratorium

August 5, 2021 12:00 PM Max Tarlton

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a new, “temporary” moratorium on evictions. It’s based on the…

Central Coast schools prepare to welcome students back

August 3, 2021 10:55 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Schools across the Central Coast are getting ready to welcome their students back for the new school…

Where to find National Night Out events on the Central Coast

August 2, 2021 2:43 PM Avery Johnson

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) An annual community event held around the country is returning to the Central Coast this year. National Night Out…

Street light struggles in Santa Cruz

August 1, 2021 12:00 PM Max Tarlton

A resident in Santa Cruz is pretty frustrated about a nearby street light. He reached out to me to try and get it…

Law enforcement race in the annual Police Pursuit 2021

July 30, 2021 7:08 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County unite for the annual Police Pursuit fundraiser event at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.…

Local concerns over another shutdown heat up as Delta variant spreads

July 30, 2021 11:29 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) As the Delta Variant continues to wreak havoc across the country, sending up cases and hospitalizations mainly among the…

Santa Cruz police, Monterey County Sheriff report several overdose deaths in recent weeks

July 30, 2021 10:48 AM Avery Johnson, Courtney Aitken

Both the Santa Cruz Police Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office report several recent overdoses and some may be linked to marijuana…

Boulder Creek store closes temporarily due to COVID-19 concerns

July 30, 2021 1:15 PM Avery Johnson

A store in Boulder Creek has decided to temporarily close its doors due to concerns about…

Tomato shortage due drought could hike up prices of the crop

July 29, 2021 12:00 PM Erika Bratten

The drought is impacting farmers across the west. In California, tomato growers experiencing a shortage.…

Central Coast gears up for Recall Election

July 29, 2021 11:52 AM Max Tarlton

The recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom is September 14th, 2021. For voters across the Central Coast, this election will look similar to last…

Local golf courses are on par with water conservation efforts

July 29, 2021 11:54 AM Courtney Aitken

With acres worth of greens to water, one may wonder how golf courses manage to stay green without making a divot in water supply.…

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…

Senator to give more than $1 billion to venues closed during pandemic, including many on Central Coast

July 29, 2021 12:22 PM Avery Johnson

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced that nearly 1,400 California venues will get more than $1 billion in…

Schools get ready to start in the fall, what are classrooms going to look like?

July 28, 2021 12:02 PM Dominoe Ibarra

As parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school, school districts and sharing their plans to keep their students and staff safe from…

United Way Monterey County hosts 11th annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event to help local students in need

July 23, 2021 10:39 AM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Students are getting ready to go back to school and United Way Monterey County is partnering up with the Monterey…

CDPH announces vaccine verification and testing policy for state and health employees

July 26, 2021 11:12 AM Victor Guzman, Jonathan Sarabia

Health officials announced they will be implementing a new vaccine verification system and a testing mandate for state health and…

Salinas Police: at least one person injured after stabbing

July 26, 2021 7:03 AM Carina Nocon

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) At least one person is injured after a stabbing incident that happened on Rossi Street and North Main Street in Salinas.…

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…