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Amazon delivery driver kidnapped in San Ramon, forced to withdraw money: police

November 20, 2023 2:36 PM KION546 News Team

SAN RAMON, Calif. (KTVU/Aja Seldon) — An Amazon delivery was kidnapped in San Ramon when two suspects forced him to drive to an ATM and withdraw…

Hollister City Council to discuss doubling mayoral term during council meeting on Monday

November 19, 2023 6:27 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister City Council will be consider doubling the length of its mayoral term from two years to four years. During…

Court dismisses City of Gilroy in Garlic Festival mass shooting lawsuit, attorney of shooting victims and families reacts

November 14, 2023 3:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE NOVEMBER 17TH AT 2:17 PM — Attorneys for victims of the Garlic Festival Shooting and their families are reacting…

Adopt-a-Family program returns to Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County organization

November 17, 2023 4:05 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Adopt-a-Family program in Santa Cruz County has launched and according to organizers is seeing more people…

Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne no longer with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

November 17, 2023 6:40 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirms Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne is no longer with the agency. The…

People in Santa Cruz County preparing for weather-related issues

November 17, 2023 11:33 AM Nataly Gutierrez

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple agencies on the Central Coast and people are preparing for weather-related issues to impact some…

Oxnard man convicted of killing Salinas man in 2021 shooting

July 12, 2022 5:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 26-year-old Oxnard man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nelson Sanchez in Salinas…

Watsonville Holiday tree lighting event canceled due to potential for rain

November 17, 2023 1:04 PM Victor Guzman

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Watsonville announced its Holiday Lights in the Plaza tree lighting event has been canceled. The city…

Five-year-old boy dies after being stabbed by his twin brother, no criminal charges will be filed

November 16, 2023 12:45 PM Derrick Ow

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that a five-year-old boy has died after he was allegedly stabbed by his…

San Lorenzo Valley Water District replacing surface water pipeline destroyed by CZU Fires

November 16, 2023 10:58 AM Dania Romero

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that they will be replacing the Peavine raw…

PG&E rate hike of nearly 13% approved by CPUC in unanimous vote

November 16, 2023 5:20 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Gas and Electric customers will be seeing an increase in their next utility bills starting on Jan. 1, 2024. The…

County of Monterey Health Department awarded over $250,000 in traffic and safety grant

November 16, 2023 3:08 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, The County of Monterey’s Public Health Bureau announced that they have received over a $250,000…

Watsonville Police identifies mother-daughter duo who reportedly stole over $100,000 from a jewelry store

November 16, 2023 12:27 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Watsonville Police identified two woman who allegedly robbed $100,000 from a jewelry store in…

David DePape convicted on charges from attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband

November 16, 2023 11:37 AM FOX 35

BY KTVU STAFF SAN FRANCISCO – A jury has convicted the man who broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband with a…

The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources say

November 16, 2023 10:00 AM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners,…

County of Monterey to test new emergency alert software and system starting on Nov. 27

November 15, 2023 1:07 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey announced they will be testing their new emergency alert system starting on Nov. 27. The…

Businesses in Carmel-by-the-Sea preparing for the rain and strong winds

November 15, 2023 11:01 AM Nataly Gutierrez

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV): Rain and heavy winds are expected to arrive on the Monterey Peninsula on Wednesday and later this…

Draymond Green suspended five games by the NBA

November 15, 2023 5:35 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- The NBA announced that Draymond Green has been given a five-game suspension according to multiple league sources. Green was…

Father and son arrested on illegal firearms charges

November 15, 2023 4:45 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police announced that a father and son were arrested after they both had illegal weapons in their possession.…

Alex Loera joins Bay FC as the expansion team’s first player after trade with Current

November 15, 2023 1:54 PM Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Defensive midfielder Alex Loera has become the first player for Bay FC, the National Women’s Soccer League…

Big Basin Redwoods State Park closed on Wednesday due to heavy winds

November 15, 2023 11:53 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California State Parks announced that Big Basin Redwoods State Park will be closed on Wednesday due to…

Watsonville City Council pause virtual public comments from meeting due to hate speech

November 14, 2023 10:33 AM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, the Watsonville City Council announced that they will be discontinuing public comment via Zoom…

Five suspects arrested for strong-armed robbery in Monterey

November 14, 2023 5:23 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said that five suspects were arrested for a strong-armed robbery incident that took place on Monday…

Hazel Hawkins and Anthem Blue Cross extends contract

November 13, 2023 6:42 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV- On Monday afternoon, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced a new two-year contract extension with Anthem Blue Cross.…

Rountree Detention Center inmates graduate from Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program

November 13, 2023 1:06 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said two inmates graduated from the Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program…

Turkey prices drop nationally, but local shoppers grappling with increased prices for side dish essentials

November 13, 2023 6:03 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Thanksgiving is in less than 10 days away and some people in South Salinas have started buying their groceries for the…

Boulder Creek area prepares for more outages as rain approaches Central Coast

November 13, 2023 11:56 AM Dania Romero

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is getting ready for rain in an area that has already seen its fair share of outages in recent…

Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving

November 13, 2023 5:05 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…

Prescribed burn underway at Henry Coe State Park through December 21

November 13, 2023 3:49 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Smoke will be visible over the next month from Henry W. Coe State Park because of a prescribed burn in the…

62-year-old Los Gatos man dead in vehicle vs motorcycle crash on Highway 1 at Dimeo Lane

November 12, 2023 11:47 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that a 62-year-old man from Los Gatos has died after being involved in a…

Prescribed burn scheduled in San Vicente Redwoods

November 10, 2023 10:59 AM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE CZU announced a prescribed burn is scheduled in the San Vicente Redwoods area on Sunday. The burn is…

Families continue to remember loved ones at Peace and Unity March in Watsonville

November 12, 2023 6:29 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 30th Watsonville Peace and Unity March took place on Sunday afternoon at Romo Park. The community event which…

The sun was shining at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon

November 12, 2023 6:09 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over 9,000 runners took to the streets of Monterey as the Monterey Bay Half Marathon took place on Sunday morning. The…

Salinas PD looking for two suspects who are allegedly stealing rent money from multiple apartment complexes

November 12, 2023 12:42 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they are looking for two suspects who have allegedly stole thousands of dollars in rent money…

Warning signs in local trees as storms brew on Central Coast

November 10, 2023 11:23 AM Nataly Gutierrez

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV): This past winter season there were a lot of trees down because of the storms, we’re checking in with Cal Fire &…

Be Mindful – Local veteran shares struggles with PTSD

November 9, 2023 6:21 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At KION we are committed to helping people address mental health issues and direct you to local resources. In our first…

Orlando Johnson, former Palma High School and UCSB basketball standout, returns to UCSB as member of ESPN+ broadcast team

November 10, 2023 2:44 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Orlando Johnson is back at UC-Santa Barbara, but this time performing off the court as a member of the ESPN+…

Watsonville police dog returns home and expected to be okay after being stabbed in pursuit

November 7, 2023 7:55 PM Victor Guzman, Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON NOV. 9, 2023 AT 5:10 PM- Watsonville Police said that their police dog Cruze is expected to make a full…

Highway 9 at Spring Creek down to one lane after semi-truck crashes into guardrail

November 9, 2023 5:04 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to avoid Highway 9 at Spring Creek after a truck crashed into…

Monterey man arrested on assault with a deadly weapon in a road rage incident

November 9, 2023 4:05 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Monterey Police announced they have arrested a 24-year-old Monterey man after he allegedly…

UC Santa Cruz students protesting on Bay Street and blocking traffic

November 9, 2023 1:04 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said that UC Santa Cruz students are currently protesting at Bay Street and High Street and are…

Shelter-in-place lifted from Echo Valley Elementary School

November 9, 2023 12:27 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- North County Monterey County Unified School District confirmed that Echo Valley Elementary School has lifted their…

Head Start programs in Santa Cruz County gets over $4 million in federal funding

November 9, 2023 11:46 AM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren announced that federal funding will be going towards Head…

New mural unveiled at Middlebury Institute

November 8, 2023 6:11 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday afternoon, The Middlebury Institute of International Studies unveiled their new public mural called…

Montage Health says CSUMB losing Physician Assistance program will hurt local healthcare worker recruitment

November 7, 2023 5:39 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE: With the Physician Assistance program at CSUMB shutting down in May 2024, the CEO of Montage Medical Group…

PG&E is reports recent power outage in Salinas was caused by rain

November 6, 2023 6:46 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 6,000 PG&E customers were initially without power in North Salinas around 6 p.m. Monday night. PG&E is…

Prescribed burn at Wilder Ranch State Park scheduled to take place on Wednesday

November 7, 2023 12:28 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- California State Parks announced that more prescribed burns will be taking place at Wilder Ranch State Park…

Marina teenager cited on vandalism charges after allegedly causing over $2000 in damage

November 6, 2023 12:52 PM Derrick Ow

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, Marina Police announced they have cited a 16-year-old Marina male teenager after he allegedly caused…

Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

November 6, 2023 5:11 PM Associated Press

By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A scuba dive boat captain was convicted Monday of criminal negligence in the deaths of 34…

Golden State Warriors to host 2025 NBA All-Star game at Chase Center

November 6, 2023 4:04 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors will host the 2025 All-Star Game at Chase Center, a showcase years in the making as the organization…