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Salinas Police investigate three attempted homicides

September 26, 2022 11:12 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are investigating two separate instances that left three people in the hospital in less than 24 hours. On…

Former Raiders head coach Tom Flores: first person of color to lead NFL team

September 26, 2022 6:46 PM FOX 35

By Frank Mallicoat OAKLAND, Calif. – Former Raiders coach Tom Flores said he can’t help but be proud of the legacy he leaves…

Shooting reported outside North Monterey County High School football field: Deputies

September 26, 2022 6:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- There was a shooting outside of the North Monterey County High School football game on Friday night, according to the…

Vehicle versus pedestrian closes State Route 1 at Wilder Ranch State Park

September 26, 2022 5:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol says that a vehicle versus pedestrian crash has resulted in road closures on State Route…

CHP: At least one dead after motorcycle crash on Highway 1 at Aguajito Road

September 26, 2022 1:59 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP confirms at least one is dead after a fatal crash on Highway 1 south of Aguajito Road. The crash happened around 1…

Salinas High golfer finishes in second in dream weekend at Pebble Beach

September 26, 2022 2:01 PM Derrick Ow

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV): Kalea Hall lived her dream this weekend at Pebble Beach and then some. The Salinas High School junior finished in…

47 Alameda County Sheriff deputies get ‘unsatisfactory’ on psych evaluations; relieved of duties

September 26, 2022 1:44 PM FOX 35

By Lisa Fernandez OAKLAND, Calif. – A total of 47 Alameda County Sheriff’s deputies were told on Friday that they were relieved of their law…

Salinas announces pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units

September 20, 2022 5:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas said people can now download pre-approved plans for those who want to build an independent living…

Shooting into inhabited home results in victim in Hollister

September 26, 2022 11:48 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they found a shooting victim inside a residence Saturday morning. The victim was found in a home…

First ‘March for Peace’ to be held in Salinas

September 23, 2022 6:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas and the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace have collaborated to host its first March for Peace.…

Watsonville Peace and Unity March brings community together.

September 25, 2022 5:39 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): Heavy hearts filled City Plaza Park in Watsonville on Sunday afternoon. Watsonville hosted their 29th annual Peace and…

Seaside Police and K9 Dillion make drug arrest

September 25, 2022 10:59 AM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Friday morning, Seaside Police made a drug arrest thanks to their K9 officer Dillion. Police pulled over 62-year-old…

Monterey Bay F.C. earns valuable point in South Beach.

September 25, 2022 10:40 AM Derrick Ow

MIAMI, (KION-TV): The offense was silent for Monterey Bay F.C. , (12-14-4, 40 points) but the defense did it’s job at Riccardo Silva Stadium on…

UC Santa Cruz student living in car made to pay $3000 after suspected theft

September 23, 2022 6:39 PM Karl Cooke

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- As other students get ready for the next quarter of their education, Robert Cedillo is looking to make sure his SUV is…

Solar streetlight project complete in King City

September 23, 2022 6:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday to commemorate the completion of a solar streetlight project for Jayne…

Pavement failure results in traffic delays in Seaside on Highway 218

September 23, 2022 6:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said drivers can expect delays on Highway 218 in Seaside. The number two lane of westbound Highway 218 is closed…

King City gang member arrested for weapons manufacturing

September 23, 2022 10:28 AM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police said they served a search warrant on the 300 block of San Antonio in King City Thursday. Joessiah Dunn,…

Attempted homicide after armed robbery suspect wanted in King City

September 23, 2022 12:30 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A person was found with a gunshot wound on the 48000 block of Loneoak Street Thursday night after an attempted robbery,…

Traffic delays reported after RV fire on Highway 101 in Salinas

September 23, 2022 2:16 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An RV fire on southbound Highway 101 has caused driver traffic delays. The solo passenger reported mechanical problems,…

Hollister fire responding to aircraft emergency at Hollister Municipal Airport

September 23, 2022 11:05 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister fire said they are responding to an aircraft emergency at the Hollister Municipal Airport. The call came at…

Family Justice Center planned for King City, to help abuse victims

September 22, 2022 4:31 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV- A Family Justice Center is planned to be opened in July of 2023 to help families that have suffered at the hands of…

CAL FIRE CZU burns 29 acres in Marshall Field for prescribed burn

September 22, 2022 7:06 PM Calista Silva

FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, a prescribed burn was held in Marshall Fields. CAL FIRE CZU burned a total of 29 acres in this…

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office deactivate bomb after traffic stop

September 22, 2022 10:20 AM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County said their team defused an active bomb on Sept. 14. Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office…

Deputies looking for suspects in Watsonville stabbing

September 22, 2022 10:29 AM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A stabbing occurred Tuesday night, and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it needs help finding two suspects.…

Forward progress stopped for vegetation fire in Carmel Valley

September 22, 2022 2:38 PM Derrick Ow

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE AT 2:56 PM- CAL FIRE BEU told KION that the fire is holding at two acres currently. Crews are working on…

Laureles Grade back open after vehicle hit power pole

September 22, 2022 5:53 PM Derrick Ow

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept. 22, 2022, at 6:46 p.m.- Laureles Grade has reopened as of 6:46 p.m., according to CHP. ORIGINAL STORY…

Monterey Bay F.C. stays alive in playoff race with 3-3 draw against Phoenix Rising FC

September 22, 2022 5:04 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was a Wednesday night thriller at Cardinale Stadium. Monterey Bay F.C., (12-14-3, 39 points) kept their playoff dreams…

Hit-and-run driver slams into apartment in East San Jose, displacing nine

September 22, 2022 1:18 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A hit-and-run driver slammed into an apartment building early Thursday morning in San Jose, leaving nine people…

Photo exhibit commemorating ‘Los Braceros’ coming to Watsonville Farmers Market

September 22, 2022 12:28 PM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A collection of photos at Stanford University from Mexican-American labor organizer and activist Ernesto Galarza is…

Salinas native Mayra Gomez is the first Spanish-language football reporter for Amazon Prime Video

September 21, 2022 6:10 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) – During Hispanic Heritage month, a Salinas woman is making streaming television history. Mayra Gómez was born in Salinas…

Man arrested trying to cash fake checks in Watsonville

September 21, 2022 3:30 PM Derrick Ow

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV): On Thursday afternoon, Watsonville PD made an arrest of a 30-year-old man who was trying to cash fake checks. Juan…

Monterey Police look for suspect riding e-bike slapping women on the butt

September 21, 2022 3:55 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police say they have responded to reports of sexual battery by a man on an electric bicycle slapping woman on…

San Benito County deputy arrested for alleged domestic violence

September 21, 2022 11:38 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said that one of their deputies was arrested Wednesday morning for domestic…

Taylor Farms announces plans to run clean energy in San Juan Bautista factory

September 21, 2022 1:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Taylor Farms and Bloom Energy have teamed up to install a microgrid to take the San Juan Bautista factory off…

Giants legend Buster Posey joins San Francisco’s ownership group

September 21, 2022 9:57 AM Ricardo Tovar

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Francisco Giants that former catcher and franchise legend Buster Posey had joined the…

UC Santa Cruz research center to honor Dolores Huerta with renaming

September 21, 2022 12:56 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Research Center for the Americas is getting a name change in honor of civil rights and feminist icon Dolores…

PG&E’s Tesla Megapack battery in Moss Landing catches fire, results in trouble for residents

September 20, 2022 10:41 AM Karl Cooke

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV)- Firefighters hit the fire with water as smoke could be seen pouring out of the Tesla-powered PG&E battery storage…

Highway 1 opened after Tesla-powered PG&E substation fire

September 20, 2022 7:45 AM Scott Rates

MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE AT 6:52 p.m.- California Highway Patrol says Highway 1 will be reopened as of 6:50 p.m. The…

Teen suspect arrested in connection with Salinas armed carjackings

September 20, 2022 4:02 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salians Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested with armed carjackings in Salinas in May and June. Anthony Astorga is…

Train hits person in Salinas

September 20, 2022 1:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said someone was hit by an Amtrak train Tuesday in Salinas. Police would not say whether that person…

Police: Gang member arrested in Chinatown with gun and meth, two others arrested

September 20, 2022 7:18 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said three were arrested Tuesday in Chinatown after meth and a firearm was found in a tent. Dustin Faulk,…

Surfing sea otter steals board in Santa Cruz

September 20, 2022 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

A surfer off the coast of California was confronted by an otter while he was out catching some…

One dead after crash on Highway 1 in Gorda

September 20, 2022 11:43 AM Ricardo Tovar

GORDA, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP tells us one person is dead after a crash involving two cars on Highway 1 Monday night. CHP said the crash happened…

Coast Guard save person who capsized in Mill Creek Picnic Area Beach

September 19, 2022 12:02 PM Ricardo Tovar

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept 19, 2022, at 1:11 p.m.- The U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey said they rescued the person who capsized near…

Aptos robbery suspects caught with guns, Plan B and Nicorette

September 19, 2022 11:11 AM Ricardo Tovar

APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested two after a robbery was reported at a CVS in Aptos Saturday. Two…

Boat washes ashore on Capitola Beach

July 20, 2022 3:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A boat washed up on Capitola Beach Wednesday morning. Niels Kisling Niels Kisling Niels Kisling The Harbormaster added…

Woman speaks after home invasion reults in theft of French Bulldog in Hollister

September 15, 2022 2:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they are looking for two people wanted for an armed robbery that took place at a Teresita Court…

Seaside and Oaxaca de Juarez become sister cities

September 19, 2022 6:52 PM Melody Waintal

SEASIDE, Calif. (KMUV) During the Oaxaca by the Sea event, the city of Seaside and Oaxaca de Juarez in Mexico signed an agreement to be sister…

Shark attack reported at Pebble Beach false alarm

September 19, 2022 3:43 PM Ricardo Tovar

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept. 19, 2022, at 4:10 p.m.- California State Parks Monterey says the shark attack reported in Pebble Beach…

Boulder Creek Power Outage

September 18, 2022 4:05 PM Derrick Ow

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E said that 2,085 customers are currently without power in Boulder Creek. The power went out around 3:02 pm…