Baby Red-tailed Hawk reunited with wild parents at CSU Monterey Bay
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center said they helped reunite a baby Red-tailed hawk that fell from her nest at the…
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Man passes out in Marina Starbucks drive-thru, found with loaded gun and drugs
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said they arrested a man Sunday at 1 p.m. after getting reports that the Starbucks drive-thru line was not…
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Northbound Highway 101 in Soledad to close for four consecutive nights for bridge rehabilitation work
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you are traveling northbound on Highway 101 in South Monterey County, there will be a major traffic jam starting on…
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Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf is roaring back tourism
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey is getting ready to receive an uptick in tourism ahead of Memorial Day weekend…
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Lighthouse Cinema to reopen for Good Old Days
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The longtime staple in the Pacific Grove community announced that they would be open for two days during the 64th…
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City of Salinas has fixed nearly 10,000 more potholes than previous year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- To say the unforeseen wet weather has caused problems for the Central Coast is an understatement. The city of Salinas has…
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Big layoffs in tech industry leaves Central Coast students nervous for college graduation
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Graduation is coming up for many college seniors. They are getting ready for their careers. Layoffs in the tech…
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Low home values in Pajaro kept the federal waterway project at the bottom of the list
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)-People in the unincorporated area of Pajaro are slowly rebuilding their lives after having lost their homes and belongings…
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Winter Storm Restoration Project accepting employment applications
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County officials and California State Parks are accepting employment applications for Monterey County…
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The countdown is on for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open
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…
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Soledad man arrested for allegedly molesting girl under 10 years of age
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 35-year-old man from Soledad on Wednesday for sexual…
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Salinas teen sentenced to 48 years for molesting 9-year-old girl
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Thursday that an 18-year-old had been sentenced to 48…
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Marina Fire put out car fire in Walmart parking lot
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Marina Fire Department said they extinguished a car fire at the Walmart parking lot that spread to a nearby vehicle.…
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Davis Road River Crossing reopened after four months of flooding and storm damages
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County announced that the Davis Road River Crossing has reopened as of Thursday morning. The crossing has…
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Twin sisters earn Valedictorian/Salutatorian honors at Rancho San Juan High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Union High School District announced that two Seniors earned the 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian…
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28-year-old man killed in Abbott Street crash identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 3, 2023, AT 10:11 AM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man that was killed in a crash…
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CHP: Deadly crash near Castroville caused by driver making unsafe movement into other lane
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…
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Bixby Bridge named among the ‘most beautiful’ places in the world
by: Iman Palm BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- From the breathtaking ocean views, lush forests and monumental natural wonders, the world has many…
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Monterey Regional Airport agrees to let Monterey Fire Department continue services
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MAY 3, 2023, AT 2:37 PM- In a unanimous vote, the Monterey Fire Department has been chosen to continue to…
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Northbound Highway 101 set for overnight closures in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans wants to remind drivers that a full overnight closure of northbound Highway 101 is planned for four nights…
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City of Monterey approves four marijuana dispensaries within city limits
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey continues to plant the seeds to grow the cannabis industry in the city. A discussion between council…
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Monterey County opens up additional housing for people in Pajaro
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Elia Avila and Pedro Sosa haven’t been able to live in their home for the past month and a half. “It was a complete loss,”…
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Residents in Arroyo Seco preparing for potential slide
ARROYO SECO, CALIF (KION-TV) UPDATE APRIL 2, 2023, AT 5:24 PM- People living along Arroyo Seco Road are preparing for what might come with a…
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California Rodeo Salinas and Big Week Bull Riding tickets on sale Thursday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Tickets for the California Rodeo Salinas and Big Week Bull Riding will go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. Rodeo fans can…
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From Salinas to Ivy League, the story of the Puente Program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s not too common for first-generation students to get into prestigious universities — like Harvard and Yale. But two…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for California residents who were affected by recent winter storms and floods
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…
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Three arrested with three ghost guns in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Sunday, Greenfield Police were conducting probation and parole compliance checks throughout the city and ended up…
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Pajaro Businesses See Mixed Results from Cash Mob Event
PAJARO, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The city of Pajaro is slowly getting back to the way things were. Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez said things…
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Seaside High student selected as a member of the National Youth Orchestra 2
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Seaside High School senior student received an honor of a lifetime on Sunday afternoon. Andrea Chavez, who plays bass…
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Monterey Peninsula Airport District board could make decision on privatizing fire services on Wednesday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 30, 2023 AT 11:50 AM- After a month-long discussion, the Monterey Peninsula Airport District board could…
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Ben Bruce and Anne Flower win the 2023 Big Sur Marathon
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV)- Runners of all ages woke up at the crack of dawn on Sunday morning to conquer the 2023 Big Sur Marathon. Windy and overcast…
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“Shop Pájaro” event being held to help struggling businesses after flooding
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- An event is being held from Friday until Sunday to promote shopping locally and contribute to Pájaro’s recovery. Many…
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Businesses in Big Sur Still recovering from winter storms
BIG SUR, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Caltrans continues to clean up Highway 1, that’s been closed since the winter storms. For businesses like Coast, the…
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Convict arrested at hotel room after gun is found in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Police made an arrest Friday morning at a hotel room near the 2100 block of North Fremont Street after a man on probation…
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Big Sur International Marathon to force partial closure of Highway 1
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Big Sur International Marathon is forcing partial closures of Highway 1 on Sunday. Highway 1 will be closed from the…
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New Greenfield Chief of Police appointed
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Greenfield announced that they had appointed a new Chief of Police. Captain Guillermo “Bill” Mixer will be…
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MoneySign Suede found murdered at Soledad Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Officers at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad are investigating the death of one of its inmates– Jaime…
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Monterey Bay F.C. to face LAFC May 9th in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 in Seaside
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…
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Donations for Pajaro victims getting prepped
SALINAS, CALIF (KION-TV)- Volunteer groups are getting things ready to help people in the community of Pajaro refurnish their homes. Loads of goods…
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Two Greenfield 8th graders return lost keys
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two Greenfield 8th graders show that doing the right thing is never a bad thing. Angel Hernandez (In the red sweater)…
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Salinas Police looking for three suspects related to shooting at Acosta Plaza
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police is looking for three male suspects believed to be connected to a shooting that took place on the 900 block…
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SPCA Monterey County caring for 20 rescued opossum babies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- SPCA Monterey County wants to remind everyone that opossums hold babies in their pouches every spring, and some are hit by…
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Monterey County extends COVID-19 Funeral and Burial Assistance Program for undocumented residents 
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In a 5-0 vote, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors extended the county’s Funeral and Burial Assistance…
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Salinas teen arrested for unregistered firearm and sexual contact with a minor
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said a convicted felon was arrested Wednesday morning for possessing a ghost gun and sexual contact with a…
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California ban on new diesel trucks could prove costly to out-of-state truckers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California trucking industry landscape might be changing sooner than later. A vote this Friday could require all…
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Night vision goggles shed light on CAL FIRE overnight response
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Training continues at the Hollister Air Attack base as CAL FIRE crews have a new tool at their disposal this fire…
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Greenfield skatepark opened after graffiti was cleaned
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) Update: April. 26, 2023, at 4:15 p.m.- Greenfield Public Works announced that graffiti had been removed from the skate…
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Monterey County installing stop sign on Boronda at Calle Del Adobe
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is informing the community that beginning…
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Joby Aviation gets additional $55 million from extension with U.S. Air Force
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The company developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, Joby Aviation, Inc. announced an extension of…
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Monterey Bay F.C. advances in U.S. Open Cup play after defeating San Jose Earthquakes 1-0
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A close match between two California teams in the U.S. Open Cup ended with a huge win for Monterey Bay F.C. at home. USL…
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