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Biden declares disaster declaration for County of Monterey and Santa Cruz County from February storms

April 14, 2024 6:22 PM Derrick Ow

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced on Sunday that President Biden granted a disaster…

California Coastal Commission approves plans for a Pacific Grove hotel project

April 11, 2024 6:54 PM Derrick Ow, Briana Mathaw

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 13 AT 11:30 AM- A controversial hotel project in Pacific Grove will be moving forward. The…

Caltrans: Highway 1 reopening at Paul’s Slide pushed back, midday convoy added

January 15, 2023 5:59 PM Derrick Ow, Katie Nicora, Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans announced the estimated reopening date for Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide has been pushed back to this summer.…

Application period opening soon for Monterey Rental Assistance Program

March 1, 2024 1:40 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey announced the application period for the city’s rental assistance program will open on Wednesday,…

CSUMB offering Guaranteed Back-Up Scholarship help for students dealing with FAFSA delays

April 12, 2024 4:59 PM Victor Guzman

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB is offering to help students dealing with delays with the FAFSA process by providing “Guaranteed Back-Up…

Former Salinas City Manager files claim against San Bernardino for allegedly causing him to lose his job in Salinas

April 12, 2024 3:07 PM Victor Guzman

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former Salinas City Manager, Steve Carrigan, is filing a claim against the City of San Bernardino for allegedly…

Santa Cruz City Council drops proposed moratorium on new cannabis businesses

April 10, 2024 11:32 AM Guest Post

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (Bay City News Service)- The Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday decided not to go through with adopting an emergency moratorium on…

Marina Coast Water District hosting public workshops about potential water, sewer and recycled water rate increase

April 12, 2024 4:11 PM Victor Guzman

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Marina Coast Water District is inviting the public to a workshop discussing proposed water, sewer and recycled water…

Santa Cruz Police investigating apparent use of excessive force by officers

April 12, 2024 12:12 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz Police confirm an investigation is underway looking into whether officers used excessive force while…

Local Jewish organization receives state grant to bolster security

April 11, 2024 4:41 PM Derrick Ow

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Office of Emergency Services said that nearly $40 million will going to non-profit organizations and…

Prunedale food truck looking for answers after they were forced to close down

April 11, 2024 9:10 AM Nataly Gutierrez

WATSONVILLE, Calif. Food truck, Tacos El Jerry had to close their operations in Prundale over a dispute with Monterey County.…

Two men arrested after allegedly shooting at two people with a BB gun in Watsonville, police say

April 11, 2024 3:53 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they have arrested two 19-year-old men who allegedly shot at two people with a BB gun early…

Soledad man sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for deadly DUI crash in August 2020, D.A. says

February 16, 2024 3:36 PM Victor Guzman, Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 11, 2024 AT 4:50 PM- 32-year-old David Merino Ramirez has been sentenced to 15 years to life in state…

Off-duty security guard in Monterey arrested after hit-and-run of minor, police said

April 11, 2024 3:15 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, the Monterey Police Department said they arrested a 28-year-old Salinas man after allegedly hitting…

Paul Flores attacked for a second time by fellow inmate at Pleasant Valley Prison, CDCR says

April 11, 2024 12:00 PM Derrick Ow, keytnewsteam

COALINGA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Paul Flores who was convicted of the 1996 murder of Cal Poly student Kristen Smart was attacked for the second time at…

County of Monterey unveils application numbers from the Unmet Needs Resource Program

March 20, 2024 10:20 AM Dania Romero, Briana Mathaw, Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 10, 2024 AT 1:20 PM- The County of Monterey provided new information on how many applications they have…

Be Mindful: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health of children

April 10, 2024 10:20 AM Scott Rates

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Valley Health Doctor Erica Locke has been practicing medicine for 15 years and she has been seeing a…

Monterey County Civil Grand Jury draws back the curtain on ways local law enforcement can improve mental health responses

April 10, 2024 6:40 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A recent report from the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury found more ways law enforcement agencies and mental health…

Steve McShane announces resignation from Salinas City Council

April 9, 2024 6:04 PM Derrick Ow, Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime Salinas City Councilman has abruptly announced his resignation during a city council meeting on Tuesday…

21-year-old Cal Poly student found dead at base of waterfall on Salmon Creek trail, deputies say

April 10, 2024 2:57 PM Derrick Ow, keytnewsteam

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KION-TV/KEYT-TV)- The San Luis Obispo Search and Rescue Team said that a 21-year-old Cal Poly Student was found dead on…

Inmates at Soledad Correctional Training Facility graduate with job certification certificates

April 9, 2024 6:33 PM Scott Rates, Calista Silva

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday afternoon, KION got a rare look at a program that is changing the lives of inmates at Soledad Correctional…

City of San Juan Bautista looking to allow more food trucks within city limits

April 9, 2024 11:25 AM Dania Romero

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Juan Bautista wants to loosen some of the regulations for food trucks. However, some local restaurants…

Deputies identify victim killed in the Salinas Street shooting

April 7, 2024 8:50 AM Victor Guzman, Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 9, 2024 AT 1:41 PM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 46-year-old man who died in…

Deputies identify Scotts Valley man who died in a structure fire

April 3, 2024 12:27 PM Derrick Ow

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 9, 2024 AT 2:26 P.M.- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office have identified a Scotts Valley man who…

12 surveillance cameras returned after being stolen from a warehouse, police say

April 8, 2024 5:04 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that 12 surveillance cameras have been returned after they were stolen from a warehouse in February.…

Police looking for multiple suspects who were involved in a stabbing outside The Catalyst

April 8, 2024 5:31 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said are looking for multiple suspects who are accused of stabbing a man outside of The Catalyst in…

One person dead after SUV flips into a field, CHP says

April 8, 2024 2:24 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that one person has died in a solo vehicle crash that took place outside…

Fresno man arrested on DUI charges after driving off the Monterey Wharf

April 8, 2024 6:32 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said a Fresno man was arrested after he drove his car off the Monterey Wharf while trying to evade police…

Two riders injured after crashing their motorcycle into a parked car in Salinas, police say

April 8, 2024 12:41 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that two riders suffered major injuries after a solo motorcycle crash on Sunday night. Officers said…

Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County to reopen after 24-hour closure to demolish overcrossing

March 10, 2024 8:42 PM Derrick Ow, Karl Cooke

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans District 5 staff announced they’re on schedule to reopen Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County around 7 p.m. on…

Man injured in Castroville shooting deputies say started after a fight

April 7, 2024 10:23 AM Victor Guzman

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff deputies responding to a shooting in Castroville said it all started while they were…

Pebble Beach Food & Wine is Underway

April 4, 2024 10:44 PM Lisa Montgomery

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pebble Beach Beach Food and Wine Festival returns after five years with the best of the best chefs and winemakers.…

Santa Cruz relaunches Wharf pop-up program

April 5, 2024 10:34 AM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The city looking for two new vendors to run a temporary pop-up shop along the Wharf. Last year, the City of Santa Cruz…

Modesto man arrested for allegedly peeping into Monterey hotel windows on multiple occasions

April 5, 2024 12:51 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 33-year-old Modesto man is arrested on multiple charges, including peeping and attempted burglary, for allegedly…

Salinas Police investigating deadly workplace incident along Merrill Street

April 5, 2024 4:48 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police are investigating a deadly incident at a loading dock in South Salinas on Friday afternoon. According to…

With 99 Cents Only stores nearing closure in California, people on the Central Coast share concerns about losing affordable options

April 5, 2024 11:04 AM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Since 1982 the 99 Cents Only store has been a go-to spot for shoppers looking for the most affordable prices. Now some…

State Farm not allowing some Californians to renew home insurance beginning in July

April 4, 2024 11:14 AM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- In March, State Farm announced they will be discontinuing home insurance coverage for certain homes and apartments in…

People living on Ralph Lane still recovering from March floods

April 4, 2024 10:44 AM Dania Romero

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Nearly a month after the flooding in Prunedale that left several families displaced. One family is finally back…

Mutton busting registration entries open until June 6

April 4, 2024 5:47 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A beloved tradition at the California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting applications. Rodeo officials said they are taking…

Police looking for two women who allegedly stole a gold necklace from a woman at a Costco parking lot

April 3, 2024 5:18 PM Derrick Ow

SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are looking for two women who are accused of stealing a woman’s necklace at Costco parking lot on Monday…

Plane looking to break speed record stopped at Salinas Airport

April 4, 2024 3:11 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Kansas plane looking to break a world record for the fastest flight around the world made their first stop in the Salad…

North Sanborn Road Walgreens closed as roof caves in

April 4, 2024 12:12 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Our reporter at the scene said that the Walgreens on North Sanborn Road is closed due to the roof caving in at the store.…

Monterey City Council approves installation of Flock Cameras

January 17, 2024 6:33 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 4, 2024 AT 4:17 PM- The Monterey City Council voted 3-2 to approve the installation of Flock surveillance…

A’s will temporarily relocate to Sacramento

April 4, 2024 8:21 AM FOX 35

Written by Bailey O’Carroll and Aja Sheldon OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX-35)- The Athletics have finalized a deal to temporarily relocate the team to…

Clocktower Center could become largest building in Santa Cruz

April 3, 2024 10:22 AM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz is looking to add affordable housing but one project is becoming a tall concern. The Clocktower…

Big Sur residents talk isolation as hard closure announced near Highway 1 slip-out

April 3, 2024 5:40 PM Victor Guzman, Dania Romero

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Wednesday was the last day for people in Big Sur to travel in and out of a closure near the scene of a slip-out along…

Captain Cooper Elementary School and Apple Pie preschools to close on Thursday and Friday due to cancelled convoys on Highway 1

April 2, 2024 2:30 PM Derrick Ow

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 3, 2024 AT 1:19 PM- The Carmel Unified School District have announced that they will be closing Captain…

People in Salinas frustrated with teenagers riding their bicycles recklessly

April 1, 2024 6:39 PM Derrick Ow, Briana Mathaw

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 2, 2024 AT 11:44 A.M.- People living in Salinas are frustrated with multiple teenagers riding their bikes…

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking for over $8 million for vacancies and new positions

April 2, 2024 6:21 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In August 2023, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported 47 vacancies, including 25 sworn officers and 22 professional…

California International Airshow tickets on sale now

April 2, 2024 12:04 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Summer tradition is set to return to the Salinas Municipal Airport. The 43rd California International Airshow will be…