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‘Oh my gourd’ pumpkin season is back on Central Coast

October 14, 2022 7:16 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pumpkin patches on the Central Coast are getting busier as we get closer to Halloween. Gourd after gourd – pumpkin after…

Tampa Bay Rowdies player suspension for racial discriminatory behavior toward a Monterey Bay F.C. player overturned

October 7, 2022 6:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE AT 4:23 P.M. ON 10/14/2022- Monterey Bay F.C. said the Tampa Bay Rowdies player suspended for 12 games for racial…

Metal detectors present at Central Coast football games due to recent violence

October 14, 2022 11:37 AM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Extra security will be around Rabobank Stadium to keep fans safe. Over the last several weeks, there have been multiple…

Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market has permission to find permanent home

October 14, 2022 5:13 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market have come to an agreement to find a…

Velocity Invitational returns to Laguna Seca this weekend

October 14, 2022 1:41 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Car enthusiasts will be coming to the Central Coast for the Velocity Invitational at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The…

California legalizes digital license plates: Here’s how it works

October 14, 2022 11:24 AM FOX 35

By Alexa Mae Asperin LOS ANGELES – Digital license plates for both private and commercial vehicles are now legal…

Juror in Ruben Flores jury pool dismissed, deliberations to start anew

April 20, 2022 11:19 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Deliberations among Ruben Flores’ jury in the high-profile Kristin Smart trial will have to restart after one juror in his…

Santa Cruz County Supervisor candidate speaks on child molestation accusations, alleged victim speaks

October 7, 2022 1:32 PM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Jimmy Dutra appeared before the media Thursday to defend himself over allegations brought against him on Oct. 5 that…

Debate for next Monterey County Sheriff race, Tina Nieto versus Joe Moses

October 13, 2022 10:14 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- In case you missed it! We have the debate between Tina Nieto and Joe Moses. Let them tell you why they deserve to be your…

Steinbeck’s tender letter to son sells for more than $32,000

October 13, 2022 5:26 PM Ricardo Tovar

BOSTON (AP) — A heartfelt letter written by author John Steinbeck offering paternal advice to his teenage son who was experiencing love for the…

Fall Round-Up Festival taking place in Salinas

August 31, 2022 3:43 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Usually, the California Rodeo Salinas owns the month of July, but another big event will be coming in October. The…

Salinas Fire gets new CPR technology

October 13, 2022 2:47 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Salinas Fire put the Lucas Device in service on Thursday afternoon. The device is a backpacked sized CPR technology design…

Castroville community reacts to allegations against former high school teacher

October 13, 2022 11:46 AM Karl Cooke

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- North Monterey County High School is still trying to process the recent allegations against former teacher Sergio…

Trout make way through Mill Creek for first time in 100 years

October 13, 2022 11:04 AM Ricardo Tovar

LOS ALTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A year after the Mill Creek Dam was taken down, an endangered coho salmon species was documented in Mill Creek and two…

Woman arrested for hiding suspect in King City triple homicide that killed pregnant woman

December 27, 2021 7:47 AM Melody Waintal, Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION) The King City Police Department is investigating a double homicide that leaves a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman…

Man arrested after crashing into two cars and flipping his own in Watsonville

October 12, 2022 1:13 PM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they found a car flipped over on Clifford Avenue near Elisa Circle Wednesday morning. Police…

Forward progress stopped for fire Santa Cruz mountains, evacuation warnings in place

October 12, 2022 12:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Clara Fire officials said a fire that forced evacuation warnings in the area of Highway 17 and Summit…

John Denver killed in Pacific Grove plane crash 25 years ago today

October 12, 2022 11:41 AM Ricardo Tovar

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Twenty-five years ago today, singer/songwriter John Denver died in a plane crash in Pacific Grove. Denver was flying a…

Big Sur volunteer fire department grappling with critical staffing shortage

October 12, 2022 4:33 PM KION546 News Team

BY LEN RAMIREZ BIG SUR (KPIX) — Fire departments across the country face staffing shortages, and Big Sur is no exception. In this small volunteer…

Alleged armed suspect at Soquel High School not armed, released: deputies

October 12, 2022 6:12 PM Ricardo Tovar

SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a subject that was believed to be armed at Soquel High School was released…

Monterey High School counselor under investigation for inappropriate texts with a student: police

October 12, 2022 3:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A counselor at Monterey High School is under investigation by police and the school district for allegedly sending…

A new senior home may come to Hollister

October 11, 2022 6:57 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister could possibly receive a new home for seniors. In a special meeting last night, the City Council…

Drunk driver arrested for wrong-way crash near Old Stage Road on Highway 101: CHP

October 11, 2022 3:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE Oct. 11, 2022, at 4:49 p.m.- California Highway Patrol said that Highway 101 at Old Stage road is back open after a…

California expands largest US illegal pot eradication effort

October 11, 2022 4:13 PM Associated Press

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With California’s four-year-old legal marijuana market in disarray, the…

Salinas jean thief wanted by police

October 11, 2022 10:03 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for a man wanted for allegedly stealing over 20 pairs of jeans from a local business.…

Breaking Down Measure Q in Monterey County

October 10, 2022 5:56 PM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Early voting has started in California but there is one measure that stands out to voters. Measure Q is a bill that will…

Two dead in head-on car crash on Maher Road in Pruendale

October 10, 2022 1:43 PM Derrick Ow

PRUENDALE, Calif. (KION-TV): CHP Monterey confirmed with KION that two people have died after a two car crash occurred on Maher Road. CHP told KION…

Monterey County will have pop-up voting locations during election season

October 10, 2022 11:33 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The Monterey County Elections Department announced they will have pop-up voting locations throughout the county. There…

San Benito County Voting Locations

October 10, 2022 2:57 PM Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): The San Benito County Elections Department told KION that there will be six drop box locations and four voting…

Highway 9 Between Paradise Park and Glengary Road Set to Close on Tuesday and Wednesday

October 10, 2022 12:36 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Drivers will encounter some traffic delays on Highway 9 on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Caltrans announced…

Car engulfed in flames in Felton; driver dies

October 9, 2022 7:47 PM Veronica Macias

FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV) Over the weekend, California Highway Patrol reported a deadly accident nearFelton. CHP tells KION the driver was heading on…

Capitola Monte Foundation Fireworks Show returns

October 8, 2022 3:50 PM Victor Guzman

Capitola’s premier fireworks show as the large performance is scheduled for Sunday, October…

Texts between Jane Doe and Monterey County Undersheriff released in sexual harassment complaint

October 7, 2022 7:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

WARNING LANGUAGE MAY BE TRIGGERING TO SOME READERS SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An investigation continues over sexual harassment allegations…

Economic impacts California International Airshow has for Salinas

October 7, 2022 11:51 AM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- This weekend, the California International Airshow will be hosting its 41st event in Salinas. The show does so much to…

Highway 101 south near North Main Street open after vehicle versus pedestrian

October 7, 2022 3:46 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Highway 101 south is back open after a vehicle versus pedestrian crash near the North Main Street bridge, according to our…

Community Bridges finds innovative ways to help children learn on the Central Coast

October 6, 2022 9:27 AM Taryn Mitchell

For over four decades, Community Bridges has served a purpose to provide resources to people in Santa…

Maine lawmaker wants to defund Monterey Bay Aquarium after lobster placed on ‘red list’

October 6, 2022 10:52 AM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY, Maine (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium is in a battle with Congressman Jared Golden of Maine tonight. The aquarium’s seafood watches…

The 2022 race for Mayor of Monterey, Tyller Williamson vs Dan Albert

October 6, 2022 7:16 PM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As November eighth draws closer, Tyller Williamson and Dan Albert will be making their final pushes to become the next…

Monterey Bay Aquarium closes Sandy Shore Aviary walk-through among bird flu concerns

October 6, 2022 1:25 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Bird Flu is making its way through the United States, with three cases already detected in Santa Cruz County. The…

Card skimmer suspect arrested in Watsonville

October 6, 2022 3:34 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): Watsonville PD arrested 34-year-old George Cristea on charges of placing skimming devices on credit card readers and…

Former President Barack Obama spotted in Point Lobos

October 6, 2022 5:55 PM Ricardo Tovar

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Former President Barack Obama was spotted in Point Lobos Monday, reported the Point Lobos Foundation. The 44th…

California International Airshow returns this weekend

October 6, 2022 4:22 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A fall tradition returns to the Salinas Municipal Airport The California International Airshow will be taking to the skies…

KGO radio station abruptly goes off the air Thursday

October 6, 2022 2:02 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) — KGO 810, a Bay Area radio station that has run for 80 years, told listeners it was going off the air Thursday.…

Multiple shots fired on Front Street in Salinas

October 6, 2022 1:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday near Front Street and Work Street across from…

‘Key for Cure’ golf tournament raises money for pediatric cancer research

October 5, 2022 7:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A relaxing day on the links served a different purpose on Monday at Corral de Tierra Country Club. St. Jude Children’s…

Drive-by shooting leaves woman struck in back at Acosta Plaza

October 6, 2022 11:55 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they responded to a ShotSpotter alert that said multiple shots were fired near the 900 block of Acosta…