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Hollister Fire to have monthly CPR classes

May 4, 2023 1:21 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Fire Department announced on Thursday that they will be offering monthly CPR classes to community members.…

The countdown is on for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open

May 3, 2023 5:45 PM Derrick Ow

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- The winds may have been gusty but the mood at Pebble Beach Golf Links was nothing short of jubilation. The countdown…

New Starbucks coming to South Salinas

May 4, 2023 9:49 AM KION546 News Team

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- By the end of year, Salinas will be home to another Starbucks. Salinas City District 3 Councilmember Steve McShane…

CHP: Deadly crash near Castroville caused by driver making unsafe movement into other lane

May 2, 2023 8:47 PM Victor Guzman, Ricardo Tovar

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) Update: May 3, 2023, at 2:45 p.m.- CHP has released new details in a crash that left one person dead on Highway 1…

34-year-old Los Gatos man dies after all-terrain vehicle hits retaining wall and rolled over

May 2, 2023 9:58 AM Derrick Ow

LOS GATOS, Calif, (KION-TV)- CHP Santa Cruz confirmed that a 34-year-old Los Gatos man died on Monday night after the all-terrain vehicle he was…

From Salinas to Ivy League, the story of the Puente Program

May 1, 2023 6:02 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s not too common for first-generation students to get into prestigious universities — like Harvard and Yale. But two…

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for California residents who were affected by recent winter storms and floods

May 1, 2023 11:01 AM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Californians who have lost work as a result of the winter storms that took place in February and March may be…

24-year-old Los Banos woman dead after vehicle hits tree on Highway 152

May 1, 2023 5:21 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 24-year-old Los Banos woman has died after the vehicle that she was in hit a tree on eastbound Highway 152…

Seaside High student selected as a member of the National Youth Orchestra 2

April 30, 2023 2:04 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Seaside High School senior student received an honor of a lifetime on Sunday afternoon. Andrea Chavez, who plays bass…

Salinas Fire to host a fire master plan virtual town hall

April 30, 2023 10:43 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Fire Department will be hosting a fire master plan virtual town hall that will be taking place on Wednesday…

Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings

April 30, 2023 3:48 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in…

San Benito County Sheriff’s Office collecting feedback using Axon’s MY90 Feedback Tool

April 27, 2023 4:47 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office announced that they will be using My90 which is a new community engagement tool…

Monterey Bay F.C. to face LAFC May 9th in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 in Seaside

April 27, 2023 12:09 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The road to U.S. Open Cup glory will get tougher for Monterey Bay F.C. During Thursday’s draw, The Union will be hosting…

Central Coast Continuing to Deal with High Cost of Living

April 25, 2023 5:39 PM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION,TV)- Andres Velez recently moved to Monterey County. He explained just how high some of the prices for apartments were…

Monterey County Board of Supervisors approve rental assistance program

March 21, 2023 5:26 AM Victor Guzman, Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 25, 2023 AT 5:34 PM- The Monterey County Board of Supervisors have approved a rental assistance…

Students in the Puente program at Rancho San Juan High School set to graduate

April 24, 2023 11:51 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Graduation season is right around the corner but for one local high school, this year’s graduation will have special…

Santa Cruz Metro gets $38.6 million in state funding for multiple transit-related and housing projects

April 24, 2023 2:31 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- During a press conference on Monday morning, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District received more than $30…

Man allegedly involved in Bradbury Street murder extradited to Monterey County

December 20, 2022 12:18 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE DATE ON APRIL 13, 2023, AT 2:36 PM- The Monterey County Sherriff’s Office said one of the people allegedly involved…

Structure fire breaks out in Soquel, surrounding area evacuated and no injuries reported

April 24, 2023 4:00 PM Derrick Ow

SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday morning, a structure fire broke out on the 2700 block of South Rodeo Gulch Road, leading to the surrounding area…

Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets

April 24, 2023 1:34 PM Derrick Ow

NEW YORK, (KION-TV)- After months of speculation, Aaron Rodgers will have a new place to play in 2023. The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player will be…

Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host

April 24, 2023 9:02 AM Associated Press

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News on Monday ousted prime-time host Tucker Carlson, whose stew of grievances and political…

Strong showing by MBFC, MBFC2 in busy weekend for club

April 23, 2023 11:33 PM Maxwell Glenn

Salinas, Calif. (KION) – An action-packed week is underway for the Crisp and Kelp as Monterey Bay F.C. is set to play three matches in eight days.…

Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-all

April 23, 2023 4:09 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 32 points but gave Sacramento a late chance when he called a timeout Golden State didn’t have, and the…

Salinas Fire rescues family of four from an apartment complex fire

April 23, 2023 4:03 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A family of four is safe on Sunday after they were rescued by Salinas Fire from a second floor apartment that was engulfed…

How the Friendliest Catch in Santa Cruz is using sustainable fishing to preserve the ocean

April 21, 2023 2:47 PM Ana Torrea

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- This week is Earth Week. A commercial fishing crew out in Santa Cruz ensuring they’re environmentally conscious while…

City of Monterey to host a neighborhood town hall on the future of Casanova Oak Knoll Center

April 20, 2023 5:53 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a neighborhood town hall on the future of…

Seaside Police joins Lights On program

April 20, 2023 5:20 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Seaside Police announced that they have joined the Lights On program. Seaside Police said that the…

Daytime lane closure of Highway 17 to continue until Friday

April 11, 2023 12:07 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 20, 2023 AT 2:26 PM- Caltrans District 4 will continue with a scheduled lane closure of one…

Disaster Recovery Center opens up in Hollister

April 20, 2023 4:22 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local assistance center in Hollister will be turning into a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. The center will be located…

County of Monterey asking for community input to develop a broadband internet strategy

April 19, 2023 1:55 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County officials are asking for community input to develop a regional broadband strategy. The county…

Megan Hunter named Soledad City Manager

April 20, 2023 12:17 PM Derrick Ow

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Soledad City Council unanimously approved Megan Hunter to become the city manager during a Council meeting on…

Man faces seven years for police chase through downtown Salinas

September 9, 2022 4:28 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update April 20, 2023, at 11:06 a.m.- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a man has been convicted after…

Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas

April 20, 2023 11:02 AM Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas…

Gonzales River Bridge reopened after three-month closure

January 15, 2023 12:51 PM Derrick Ow

GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV): Update April. 19, 2023, at 10:42 a.m.- The County of Monterey announced that the Gonzales River Bridge is back open after…

Suspected shooter arrested for murder of 15-year-old in Watsonville

April 16, 2023 12:44 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez, Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Feb. 18, 2023, at 5:04 p.m.- The Watsonville Police Department said a 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in…

Salinas Police issued 18 citations during DUI checkpoint on Tuesday night

April 16, 2023 3:09 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police announced the results of their Tuesday night DUI/driver’s license checkpoint. Police said they issued 18…

Santa Cruz County gets awarded over $5 million to assist youth and unhoused

April 18, 2023 4:33 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz County announced that they got awarded more than $5.6 million in funding for health and safety…

James Hunt to be appointed as King City Police Chief

April 18, 2023 12:33 PM Derrick Ow

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday morning, King City Manager Steve Adams announced that James Hunt has been appointed as the King City Police…

People who live in Pajaro are still trying to get as much help as possible.

April 17, 2023 7:21 PM Nataly Gutierrez

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Juan Basurto hasn’t worked since last month, since both his cars got flooded. He’s trying to get help at Community Bridges…

California State University student assistants file petitions for their own union

April 16, 2023 4:54 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2023 AT 12:19 PM- Student assistants in the California State University have officially filed…

Salinas man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 101

April 16, 2023 10:59 PM Mickey Adams, Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 17, 2023, AT 9:41 AM- A 35-year-old Salinas man is dead after a two-vehicle crash occurred on Sunday…

Santa Cruz County Office of Education hosting a Narcan distribution event

April 17, 2023 3:22 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz Office of Education and SafeRx Santa Cruz County will be hosting a drive-thru Narcan distribution event…

Family remembers Armando Corpuz a year after he was shot and killed outside Soledad home

April 15, 2022 10:37 PM Ana Torrea, Ricardo Tovar

The mother of two of the victims shot in Soledad Friday night has confirmed the identities of the victims with…

Burn victim recovering after accessory dwelling unit catches on fire

April 16, 2023 1:19 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A burn victim is recovering after an accessory dwelling unit burst into flames on Friday morning. The Zayante…

Toro Park Badger Flats field to be closed until June

April 16, 2023 4:18 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey’s Public Works Department announced that the Badger Flats Field at Toro Park will be closed…