Soledad Grocery Outlet to open in March
For the city of Soledad, which is a quaint, growing city, people there know the struggles of needing better access to…
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Marina Fire planning for Presidio of Monterey Fire Station closure next year
A fire station in Seaside run by the Presidio of Monterey will be closing in a year and planning is already underway to make sure the community will…
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What the redrawn congressional map means for the Central Coast
Congressional Districts have been redrawn and later this year people will vote in the primaries for their congressional…
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Questions about possible desalination plant on the Central Coast continue
For years people on the central coast have been wondering: With pacific ocean in our back yard, why is there a shortage of water? And what can be…
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Local residents struggle to buy homes on the Monterey Peninsula
For people who live on the central coast — we’ve seen the cost of living increase– which makes finding an affordable home here that much…
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Supply chain issues affecting catering companies ahead of holiday season
As the holidays approach, catering businesses are preparing for their busiest time of the year.
However, supply chain issues are causing concern and…
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Student athletes risk increased stress after time away during pandemic
For many youth sports programs, this fall has been the first return to normal since the pandemic…
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More than half of dogs in the US are considered overweight or obese
Pets in general are getting more pudgy, but more specifically dogs are putting on the…
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October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month as traffic death toll rises
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — As the seasons change and days get darker sooner, experts are reminding people to be safe when walking in or around buy…
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Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds
New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…
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A breakdown of the CDC tier system for community transmission
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — When the pandemic began, California created their blueprint for a safer economy with the metric tier system. That system…
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PG&E working to fix intermittent power outages in Ben Lomond
Residents in Ben Lomond have been dealing with intermittent power outages and some are wondering when the outages are going to stop. Chuck Heron…
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What to do if you don’t have recall ballot that was sent in the mail
If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail or if you can’t find the ballot you’ve received, it’s too late to get the ballot re sent. However,…
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Highway 101 pavement rehabilitation project in Salinas close to completion
If you’ve driven on U.S. Highway 101 through Salinas over the past couple of years, you’ve seen the road…
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Roundabout project in Salinas approved, still waiting for funding
he Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project is surely going to bring some much needed relief for the busy Salinas…
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Advocates expect influx of reports of neglect as kids head back to class
As the school year gets underway, advocates for children are expecting an influx of reports of neglect or…
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Central Coast hospitals see steady flow of COVID-19 patients amid push for booster shot for immunocompromised
With new evidence that vaccines lose effectiveness over time and antibodies from the virus wane after a couple of months, health experts are…
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Warning about the future of pork products in California
Meat producers are warning that come January 1st, pork products may begin disappearing from California store shelves. It’s all happening because it’s…
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CDC issues new temporary eviction moratorium
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a new, “temporary” moratorium on evictions. It’s based on the…
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Street light struggles in Santa Cruz
A resident in Santa Cruz is pretty frustrated about a nearby street light. He reached out to me to try and get it…
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Central Coast gears up for Recall Election
The recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom is September 14th, 2021. For voters across the Central Coast, this election will look similar to last…
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Millennials are relocating to the Central Coast
As home prices continue to skyrocket, homebuyers in their 30s are moving away from the silicon valley to the Central…
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Central Coast water projects creating more water for residents
Having enough water is a big concern for many California cities.
But on the Central Coast, some projects are in the works to help provide more water…
Salmon season brings more fishing boats to the Monterey Bay
Right now it’s salmon season, so you may be seeing more people out on the water.
Anyone who intends to fish out on the bay should be informed about…
Weddings are booming across the country
Now that things are reopened across the country, a wedding boom in being felt.
After the pandemic shut things down for a year, couples had to keep…
Is it worth getting an additional Covid-19 vaccination?
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — With recently discovered variants of the Coronavirus, people are questioning if their vaccine is enough. There’s still so…
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Seaside homeless encampment is cleared out to continue new development
Homeless residents of a Seaside encampment packed their bags this week. As of Wednesday, they need to find a new place to…
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Online daters reminded to be aware of scams and fake profiles
In modern, busy lives, online dating apps like bumble and tinder have grown in popularity over the years, but there’s some advice for those who may…
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Santa Cruz woman becomes victim in catalytic converter theft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — It’s a problem police have been dealing with for years now, but a recent catalytic converter theft has one woman sending…
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Pollen allergies are affecting people worse this year, according to local doctors
Many of us deal with allergies as the seasons change… but this year seems to be exceptionally bad for allergy…
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Salinas Police address complaints about loud cars
Police say they are getting more and complaint of loud cars zooming down
residential…
BBB recommends research on big online purchases
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused more internet buying — which includes some pretty big purchases like cars and trucks.…
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Marina resident shares concerns about homelessness
The homeless crisis continues to be a concern on the Central Coast, and some residents say they feel as if their safety is in jeopardy…
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Santa Cruz prepares to move homeless from San Lorenzo Park
The recent announcement to move the homeless within a Santa Cruz park, has left some of the unhoused concerned as the city prepares for the…
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Effects of Ocean Acidification on Central Coast sea life
Researchers along the California coast have been concerned about acidity levels in the water and what impacts it could have on local sea…
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Central Coast Woman deals car problems, contacts Message Max for help
Things are moving in the right direction after a local woman messaged Max after having a traumatizing experience with an SUV she bought nearly a year…
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Squid fishing in full force off Monterey Peninsula
A local resident named Katie reached out asking: “What kind of boats are off the Monterey & Pacific Grove coast that light up the night? From 15…
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Salinas family looking for French Bulldog puppy stolen during carjacking
A Salinas woman is looking for her baby French Bulldog, which has been missing since a Salinas car jacking last…
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Central Coast realtors struggle to keep up with demand
(KION) — Realtors on the Central Coast are struggling to find enough properties for people to live in. “The remedy that we’re searching for and…
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With fewer cars on the road, deadly crashes among drivers increase
(CBS & KION) — Even with fewer drivers on the road traffic deaths for all ages went up four point six percent in the first nine months of 2020…
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What to know about Prop 19 before new law takes effect
Proposition 19 passed by a slim margin last November. It was appealing for some because it allowed seniors to transfer their home’s assessed value to…
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Concerns about non-essential hotel use in Carmel
As the state remains in a safer-at-home order, for most people, traveling has been reduced to essential travel only. Meanwhile, there are concerns…
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Holiday gift return season in full force
As we kick off the new year, returns from the holidays are expected to be up dramatically because of the pandemic.…
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Playgrounds to remain closed in Salinas
Kristan Lundquist with the City of Salinas says because Salinas is driving the positive test rate in Monterey County, playgrounds will stay closed…
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101 construction inches closer to completion
If you’ve driven through Salinas over the past year, you’ve likely run into construction on US Highway 101. The multi-year, multi-million dollar…
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FDA and MoCo Health Dept. warn about Covid-19 treatment scams
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration along with the Monterey County Health Department is warning that some people and even some companies are trying…
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Questions about inaccurate Covid-19 tests
For Prundale resident Patrick, the Coronavirus has been a big concern. His wife, who wants tor remain anonymous, has a medical condition making her…
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Family in Big Sur finds their missing dog with a special link to late daughter
KION UPDATE: 5/28/20 A Big Sur family whose dog went missing on Saturday say the dog has been located. The family contacted KION News to say they…
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Dealing with bank fees during a pandemic
For Pacific Grove resident Luis Alvarez, he was hoping to get every cent of his stimulus money. But that wasn’t necessarily the…
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Experts warn about stimulus payment scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning everyone to be on the lookout for stimulus and census related…
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