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Monterey Bay F.C. roster signings

February 8, 2022 4:04 PM Melody Waintal, Ricardo Tovar

As of Tuesday, Feb. 8 Monterey Bay F.C. has 10 players on its active roster ahead of its first season in the United Soccer…

Loch Lomond Reservoir at 85% capacity after a dry start to 2022

February 8, 2022 12:02 PM Lisa Principi

The end of 2021 brought hope for drought-stricken Californians — but with a dry start to the new year, and no rain in the forecast, benefits from…

Structure fire in San Martin completely burns entire house

February 8, 2022 1:32 PM Melody Waintal

Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading, however, as the images show, the house was severally damaged by the flames.…

Resident alerts fire station about flames across the street on Capitola Avenue

February 8, 2022 12:08 PM Melody Waintal

Central Fire District put out a fire under the bridge of Capitola Avenue Monday evening.…

Firefighter injured in house fire in Hollister, no deaths reported

February 8, 2022 2:55 PM Melody Waintal

Hollister Fire Department firefighter “walked towards the ambulance” after attending to a house fire on Marne Drive, according to Fire Chief Charlie…

Greenfield probation check leads to gun and drug arrest

February 8, 2022 11:51 AM Ricardo Tovar

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– Greenfield Police along with Soledad Police arrested a man early Tuesday morning after finding ammunition and drug…

Amberley Synder, a paralyzed horse rider, comes to Salinas to inspire others

February 5, 2022 8:16 PM Veronica Macias

Amberley Synder’s life is a biopic on Netflix. It’s a story that’s inspirational, filled with hope and perseverance.…

Pacific Grove Police arrest 2 for catalytic converter theft

February 7, 2022 6:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Police received made an arrest of two suspects and found tools and a catalytic converter in plain view on Saturday.…

DUI arrest made during Salinas double murder investigation

February 7, 2022 6:12 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said they arrested a man for felony DUI while they were investigating a double homicide on Saturday night…

Police: 3 hit by car in North Salinas in stable condition

February 5, 2022 6:23 PM Victor Guzman

Salinas Police are investigating after they said three people were hit by a car in North Salinas just before dark on…

Remembering Jesus Arias Villa, man gunned down in car in Salinas

February 7, 2022 3:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have identified two people that were gunned down in their vehicle Saturday night on the 300 block of Towt…

California will lift mask mandate as omicron cases fall

February 7, 2022 3:24 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for…

Teens arrested in Hollister for shoplifting alcohol, gun found

February 7, 2022 11:11 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police arrested a few teen suspects Sunday night and found large quantities of alcohol and an unregistered…

Two killed in shooting in Salinas identified

February 6, 2022 2:34 PM Lisa Principi, Ricardo Tovar

Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead Saturday night in…

The interior of SoFi Stadium in a picture taken on September 8

Suspect identified in assault during NFC Championship game

February 4, 2022 12:12 PM Ricardo Tovar

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV)- A suspect has been arrested for allegedly assaulting someone outside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood shortly after kickoff…

Community Human Services receive $2.25 million for homeless youth aid

February 4, 2022 1:35 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Community Human Services (CHS) was awarded $2.25 million in grant money to support six street outreach counselors’…

Bill passes to create Pajaro Valley Health Care District

January 20, 2022 6:29 PM Lisa Principi

Watsonville Community Hospital is on life support — however, it is one step closer to finding a buyer thanks to a bill that’s making its way to the…

Monterey County mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinic to start Saturday

February 4, 2022 6:20 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Beginning Feb. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. a new mobile vaccine and rapid PCR testing van is coming to Monterey County at San…

Parts of Highway 9 closed due to down powerlines

February 4, 2022 3:53 PM Ricardo Tovar

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans says that each way north of Boulder Creek is closed due to a vehicle crash that took down powerlines. That…

King City Police and City Hall lines currently down

February 4, 2022 11:01 AM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The King City Police Department says phone lines are down at City Hall and at the Police Department. If you need to…

Suspect in Soledad shooting turns himself in to Monterey County Jail

February 2, 2022 12:56 PM Ricardo Tovar, Carina Nocon

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE 2/4/21 The suspect Xavier Diaz turned himself in to Monterey County authorities on Thursday, according to Soledad…

Beyond the statistics, overcoming barriers in higher education

February 3, 2022 11:58 AM Melody Waintal

David Manriquez is a 2020 Marine Science graduate from California State University of Monterey Bay who started his higher education journey in…

Are people noticing the chilly nights on the Central Coast?

February 4, 2022 12:24 AM Erika Bratten

The lows haven’t been record-breaking, though temperatures have been about 5 degrees below average the last few…

Salinas man arrested in attempted murder at apartment complex

February 3, 2022 3:38 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man has been arrested in connection with an apartment complex shooting Wednesday at 11:33 a.m. Holes made by the bullet…

Peninsula hotels booked as the AT&T Pro-Am comes to town

February 3, 2022 7:01 PM Lisa Principi

A yearly kick-off for tourism, the Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am brings thousands of visitors to the Monterey Peninsula every year. But people don’t…

2 arrested in Watsonville for sale of fentanyl

February 3, 2022 6:14 PM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police said they arrested two people for the sale of highly addictive and dangerous drugs. Alberto Galvan,…

MCSO: Known gang member arrested in attic for second time

February 3, 2022 5:35 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Cali. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a known gang member from Salinas with a warrant out of Santa Clara…

2 arrested in Seaside for sexual crimes against minors

February 3, 2022 4:32 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police arrested two people who had involvement in committing sex crimes against minors. Early Thursday morning,…

Monterey DA agrees to settlement to improve baby formula safety

February 3, 2022 12:53 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced a settlement with Perrigo Company and two of its…

Structure fire contained in Hollister, 14 displaced

February 3, 2022 7:31 AM Carina Nocon, Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A structure fire at a triplex on Memorial Street between Verdun and Hillcrest in Hollister has been contained, according to…

Monterey Bay FC announce new signings for inaugural season

February 2, 2022 5:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

The Monterey Bay F.C. has announced two signings ahead of its inaugural USL Championship season.…

Spectators welcomed back to Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pro-Am

February 2, 2022 7:10 PM Lisa Principi

After a quiet year without spectators in 2021, the fans came out in full force this year to catch all Pebble Beach has to offer. But the Pebble Beach…

Monterey County receives its first wave of COVID rapid tests

February 2, 2022 10:40 PM Erika Bratten

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Monterey County is taking a big step forward to combat COVID and the testing supply shortage, by investing up to…

Monterey County offers hand sanitizer and N95 masks for priority groups

February 2, 2022 6:09 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County has received a limited supply of N95 masks and hand sanitizer that local priority groups and…

City of Salinas working towards developing new distribution site

February 2, 2022 2:05 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is currently trying to negotiate for a new distribution center in the city, according to City Manager…

Big Sur Fire: Fire near Jade Cove under control

February 2, 2022 12:03 PM Ricardo Tovar

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- A vegetation fire that began in trees and brushes south of Sand Dollar beach Wednesday morning near Jade Cove has been…

Police adamant no gun was at Everett Alvarez High School

February 1, 2022 1:08 PM Ricardo Tovar

Salinas PD locked down the school, however it’s since been lifted. …

Colorado Fire reaches 100% containment

January 21, 2022 9:48 PM Victor Guzman, Carina Nocon

Fire crews are responding to a fire burning in the Palo Colorado Canyon Area of Monterey…

King City Police announce grant to help residents install security cameras

February 1, 2022 10:59 AM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION)- The King City Police department said the City is offering residents a grant to help with security camera installation.…

Will Zalatoris tests positive for COVID-19, out of Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 1, 2022 11:27 AM Ricardo Tovar

DEL MONTE FOREST, Calif. (KION)- The PGA Tour Communications has announced that Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Zalatoris…

Tree falls down in San Jose injuring two minors

February 1, 2022 4:04 PM Melody Waintal

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) Strong winds in San Jose knocked over a tree in Los Paseos Park injuring two…

Santa Cruz County to start calling residents for survey on broadband affordability and speed

February 1, 2022 12:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE APRIL 6, 2023 11:51 a.m.- The County of Santa Cruz says beginning April 10, they will be calling residents…

Salinas Firefighters Association asking for donations for kid with epilepsy

February 1, 2022 5:09 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- The Salinas Firefighters Association is asking for help in getting a 13-year-old boy with epilepsy a service dog. Ely was…

Security for AT&T Pro-Am months in the making

February 1, 2022 4:54 PM Joronica Vinluan

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) — With all that comes with setting up the AT&T Pro-Am, getting security squared away is at the top of the list.…

Soledad probation check results in arrest of juvenile

February 1, 2022 4:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION)- A probation check resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old. A gun, ammunition and several magazines full of ammo were located.…

Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

February 1, 2022 5:06 AM Associated Press

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its…

Man arrested for starting Gilroy dumpster fire

January 31, 2022 3:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

Gilroy Police said a man was arrested Monday after a business owner recognized him from surveillance footage for having started a fire in the…

Multiple vehicles on fire in Boulder Creek

January 31, 2022 10:46 PM Sarah Rosenthal

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION) Multiple vehicles including an old school bus were on fire tonight on Lost Valley and Bear Creek Canyon Roads, according…

Watsonville man charged with molestation of minors in court Tuesday

January 31, 2022 2:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

A man who was arrested and charged with 12 cases of molestation of minors is set to appear in Santa Cruz County Superior Court Tuesday morning.…

Salinas catalytic converter theft leads to pursuit to San Jose, 3 arrested

January 31, 2022 12:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police say that three suspects were arrested after a call of a catalytic converter theft lead to a vehicle pursuit…