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Multiple parks closed in Monterey County due to expected severe weather

January 31, 2024 3:11 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- With severe weather rolling into the Central Coast on Wednesday night, the County of Monterey and other local…

South Monterey County Fire Protection District gives an exclusive tour of their new fire station in Lockwood

January 26, 2024 5:11 PM Dania Romero

LOCKWOOD, Calif. (KION) – A new fire station has popped up in Southern Monterey County. A resource people in the area say is much needed. “I want to…

State grant to help Big Basin Company customers get safe access to clean drinking water

January 30, 2024 5:11 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, Santa Cruz County is getting state money to help bring safe drinking water to people who live in the…

Monterey man found guilty of making criminal threats, DA’s office says

January 30, 2024 4:25 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a Monterey man was found guilty of making criminal threats in…

King City man arrested on sexual assault and kidnapping charges, deputies looking for potential additional victims involved

January 30, 2024 1:22 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a King City man who allegedly sexually…

Ex-boyfriend who beheaded woman in San Carlos gets 26 years to life

September 8, 2022 4:19 PM Ricardo Tovar, FOX 35

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KION-TV/FOX-35)- UPDATE ON JAN. 30, 2024 AT 12:55 PM- A San Mateo County Superior Court judge on Tuesday sentenced a man to 26…

Three suspects arrested after allegedly manufacturing counterfeit money, police say

January 29, 2024 6:30 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police have arrested three suspects who allegedly manufactured and passed counterfeit money on Monday afternoon.…

Two apartment units hit by gunfire on Nash Road, police looking for multiple suspects involved

January 28, 2024 1:17 PM Derrick Ow, Dania Romero

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple gunshots hit two apartments in Hollister on Saturday night, frightening a mother whose 18-year-old daughter was…

Three juveniles arrested after allegedly stealing a car in Gonzales and leading deputies on a car chase

January 29, 2024 3:33 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said that three juveniles are in custody after being caught in a stolen car…

21-year-old man being charged with involuntary manslaughter in deadly vehicle versus pedestrian crash, police say

January 29, 2024 12:47 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said that a 21-year-old man will be getting charged with involuntary manslaughter after being involved in a…

Alisal High School Student and Teacher win New York Times Competition

January 29, 2024 5:04 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An Alisal High School student and teacher received from special recognition from the New York Times. Student Danna Ramirez…

Two Salinas girls arrested after allegedly beating up their counselor with a fire extinguisher, police say

January 29, 2024 4:03 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police confirmed with KION that they have arrested a 17-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl after they allegedly…

The Exit Interview: Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice says goodbye to Salinas

January 25, 2024 2:02 PM Scott Rates

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice officially left his position on January 21 to become the Assistant General Manager of…

One person displaced and cat killed in house fire in Monterey, firefighters say

January 28, 2024 12:32 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Fire Department said that one person has been displaced and a cat was killed in a house fire on Saturday…

49ers will be heading to Super Bowl LVIII after pulling off a 17-point comeback

January 28, 2024 6:58 PM Derrick Ow, Maxwell Glenn

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 49ers will be heading to Super Bowl LVIII after a comeback win for the ages against the Detroit Lions with a 34-31…

Salinas neighbors concerned about crosswalk safety after students hit by car earlier this week

January 25, 2024 12:25 PM Derrick Ow, Lindsey Selzer

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two students were hit by a car Thursday morning while crossing South Main Street at Pine street. They’re expected to be…

MPUSD pilot program have seen a drop in chronic absenteeism

January 26, 2024 6:26 PM Nataly Gutierrez

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is looking to crack the code to preventing chronic absenteeism. They’ve turned…

Santa Cruz County asks for community input on homelessness plan

January 26, 2024 4:49 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County’s Housing for Health Partnership is holding a series of meetings to help develop ideas and…

Caltrans crews to replace damaged retaining wall to strengthen a portion of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast

January 26, 2024 2:27 PM Victor Guzman

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — Caltrans is preparing to replace a damaged retaining wall along the Big Sur Coast. This will happen about .75 miles…

Federal funding secured for health centers in Salinas and Watsonville

January 26, 2024 1:21 PM Victor Guzman

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salud Para La Gente and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas are receiving a combined total of $3.7 million from…

PVUSD launches fundraising campaign to build a new turf field at Pajaro Middle School

December 13, 2023 1:39 PM Derrick Ow, Dania Romero, Nataly Gutierrez

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 24, 2024 AT 6:25 PM- The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is launching a campaign to raise $1.5 million…

Seaside man who shot over 35 rounds at his brother pleads guilty

November 28, 2022 12:52 PM Karl Cooke

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Jan. 25 2024 at 9:35 a.m.- A man from Seaside who fired over 35 shots at his brother throughout Seaside has plead…

UC system puts pause on allowing undocumented students to get jobs on campus

January 25, 2024 4:56 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Juan Ruiz simply wants a better opportunity for all. Ruiz is getting his doctorate degree at UC Santa Cruz, he migrated…

UC Santa Cruz Professor talks about the future of West Cliff Drive

November 2, 2023 4:29 PM Derrick Ow, Austin Castro

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE JAN 24, 2024 10:03 P.M- As crew continue to repair the damaged portion of West Cliff Drive, questions are being…

Superintendent speaks after a 13-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly pointing a firearm at North Monterey County Middle School

January 23, 2024 2:39 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 24, 2024 AT 4:18 p.m: The North Monterey County Unified School District Interim Superintendent said the…

Pajaro Prepares Workshop taking place on Thursday night

January 24, 2024 5:14 PM Derrick Ow

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey will be hosting a community workshop to update people living in Pajaro on Winter Storm Prep efforts.…

Kaiser Permanente is expanding to Monterey County

January 24, 2024 4:51 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- One of the largest employers in the state will soon be expanding to Monterey County. A Kaiser Permanente spokesperson…

Salinas Councilmembers vote to increase their salary by 300%

January 24, 2024 5:50 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Salinas council members are expected to get a hefty pay raise soon. All but one councilman voted in favor of a wage increase…

California Rodeo Salinas scholarships are now open

January 24, 2024 6:10 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas scholarship program is now open for students who are looking for help in their educational…

27-year-old Hollister man arrested after trying to shoot at a victim during an altercation, police say

January 24, 2024 1:59 PM Derrick Ow

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police arrested a 27-year-old Hollister man who allegedly tried and shoot at a victim during an altercation on…

Bus delays impacting UCSC students commute to class as college inspects buses following deadly crash

January 23, 2024 6:04 PM Dania Romero

SANTA CRUZ, (KION) – Buses at UC Santa Cruz are being pulled for inspection after a bus crash happened in December. Students are concerned about…

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Two Hollister women arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman in the San Benito Riverbed, deputies say

January 23, 2024 5:36 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two Hollister women were arrested on attempted murder charges…

Firefighters extinguish garage fire on Stenson Road

January 23, 2024 3:23 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE CZU said they extinguished a garage fire that happened early Monday morning. Firefighters said that…

Gilroy Police looking for two suspects involved in non-injury shooting on Monday morning

January 23, 2024 1:17 PM Derrick Ow

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police are looking for two suspects who were involved in a non-injury shooting on Monday morning. Investigators said…

Salinas woman dies in a solo vehicle rollover on Highway 101 and San Juan Road on-ramp

January 22, 2024 5:59 PM Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 23 AT 11:19 AM- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a woman has died in a solo vehicle…

2024 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee Champions crowned

January 22, 2024 4:22 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, Four Santa Cruz County students punched their tickets to the California State Spelling Bee Championship in…

At least one person dead in crash on Highway 101 and Spence Road

January 22, 2024 12:07 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- At least one person is dead on Monday after they were involved in a crash on northbound Highway 101 and Spence…

California State University faculty members begin strike as students return to the classroom

January 12, 2024 4:54 PM Dania Romero, Nataly Gutierrez

MARINA, Calif. (KION): UPDATE ON JAN. 22, 2024 AT 6:43 PM- The California State Faculty Association began their five-day strike on Monday as students…

Woman living in an encampment in Soledad speaks on lifestyle as City of Soledad looks to address the growing encampment by partnering with Monterey County for a grant

January 19, 2024 12:59 PM Dania Romero

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – The City of Soledad is looking to address a growing encampment near the Salinas River. For the past two years, Sally Serna…

San Jose State hires Ken Niumatalolo as new football coach

January 22, 2024 3:38 PM Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Jose State has hired former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as the Spartans head coach. Athletic…

Citing crime, In-N-Out announces closure of Oakland restaurant

January 22, 2024 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — In-N-Out said Sunday it will close its only…

Man arrested after allegedly being in possession of $1,000 in stolen property and burglary tools, police say

January 21, 2024 6:42 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police arrested a man who allegedly had possession of stolen property and burglary tools on Friday afternoon.…

Murphy Road Crossing to be closed on Monday due to possible flooding concerns

January 21, 2024 8:26 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced that Murphy Road Crossing will be closed due to possible flooding concerns from…

Rain or shine, 49ers fans are ready for game day

January 20, 2024 7:13 PM Maxwell Glenn

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION) – Even a rain-filled forecast, couldn’t keep the Faithful from tailgating ahead of Saturday’s game. 49ers fans flooded the…

PG&E having planned power outages in Carmel Valley to upgrade power poles and transformers

January 15, 2024 6:44 PM Derrick Ow, Dania Romero

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE JANUARY 19, 2024 5:37 PM: Planned outage on January 19th canceled due to weather conditions. PG&E has not…

Kristin Smart’s family files lawsuit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, citing negligence in original investigation

January 18, 2024 3:35 PM Derrick Ow

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, the family of Kristen Smart has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The lawsuit lists…

Former Olympian and Bay Area swim coach died of accidental drowning

January 18, 2024 11:47 AM FOX 35

WRITTEN BY KTVU STAFF SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (FOX-35)- The death of former Olympian and renowned Bay Area swim coach Richard Thornton has been…

City of Salinas named one of the defendants in state lawsuit against Shangri-La Industries

January 18, 2024 5:54 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Sanborn Inn, Good Nite Inn, and Salinas Inn are former hotels that are now suppose to provide shelter for the homeless.…

Dungeness crab season officially opens on the Central Coast on Thursday

December 21, 2023 1:11 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JAN. 18, 2024 AT 6:27 PM- After multiple delays, commercial Dungeness crab season has officially opened on the…

Two Soledad men arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges, police say

January 18, 2024 12:35 PM Derrick Ow

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police arrested two Soledad men on multiple drug and weapons charges that stemmed from a chase.…