Ghost gun found in Seaside during gang-related dispute
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION TV) — Seaside Police discovered a ghost gun Saturday night during a gang dispute. Officers stopped an altercation on Del Monte…
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Police say a FLOCK Alert led to a drug bust in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside police say that an alert about a stolen car in Seaside turned into a drug bust Sunday. Officers located the…
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Seaside Police to use drones ahead of NYE illegal firework usage
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Police in Seaside say that they are preparing to crackdown on the use of illegal fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve.…
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People posing as city water workers in Seaside, police say it’s a scam
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Seaside Police Department is warning the community about reports of people approaching homes and pretending to be…
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Seaside Police station floods Sunday
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The police station in Seaside announced that they flooded Sunday afternoon, “causing quite the scene and significant…
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December holiday events round-up for the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Here’s a list of holiday events that are happening near you, organized by county. Monterey County December 6, 3-7…
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Seaside drug bust Sunday night; Seaside Fire and Police
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Fire and Police announced Monday that one of their officers performed a large drug bust Sunday night. They said…
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Tree lighting events happening around the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Here are a list of tree-lighting ceremonies happening around the Central Coast: CANNERY ROW TREE LIGHTING Friday,…
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Seaside to hold its annual Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Ceremony
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside will be holding their annual Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 from 6 until…
Continue Reading Local dentist arrested for allegedly committing sexual battery during dental procedures; Seaside Police
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Seaside Police Department announced Friday that they have arrested a local dentist, Dr. Weidong Wang, for…
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Central Coast families still feel the affects of inflation ahead of the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday, Food Bank for Monterey County responds
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Despite a “moderate decline” in grocery bills this year ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, American Farm Bureau…
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2024 local race winners; Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Stay up to date with the 2024 local races along the Central Coast. We will continue to update the projected…
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Seaside considers a mandatory ordinance to spay or neuter cats and dogs
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside will be discussing an ordinance Thursday that would require all domestic cats and dogs to be spayed…
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Voters turn out for early voting two days before election night
With elections only two days away, voters have casted their vote early at voting centers across Monterey County to let their voices be heard. What’s…
Continue Reading Seaside Police seek car thievery suspects
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police say that they’re seeing more vehicle break-ins and stolen automobiles throughout the city. Investigators…
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Erik Olson pleas guilty in uncle’s 2019 murder and arson case; Monterey DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s Office announced Wednesday that 42-year-old Erik Bjorn Olson of Seaside plead guilty…
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No cost flu vaccinations offered throughout October in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Health Department announced Tuesday that it will be offering no cost flu vaccination clinics…
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Coastal Commission approves staff recommendations on the MST’s SURF! Busway Project
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday afternoon, the California Coastal Commission made a motion to approve the commission’s staff…
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Seaside Police arrest one person connected to shooting
SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police say they’ve arrested one person in connection to a shooting that happened last Monday. According to…
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15 unlicensed contractors busted in sting operation
SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Contractors State License Board, Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and California Department of Insurance…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
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Central Coast counties impacted by global CrowdStrike outages
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The massive CrowdStrike outage paralyzing airlines and other businesses across the world has impacted local county…
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Shelter-in-place in Seaside lifted after police arrest suspect following standoff
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Seaside Police arrested a man after a standoff Wednesday night leading to a shelter-in-place order. The incident took place…
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Tourists head back home from the Central Coast after holiday weekend
MONTEREY, Calif.(KION-TV): A lot of people traveled this Fourth of July weekend. KION’s Nataly is checking in with travelers who are coming back home…
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Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow “safe and…
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CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
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Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
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300 illegal fireworks seized in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside PD and Monterey County Probation Department confirmed Tuesday that a 17-year-old living on the 1600 block of…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
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Multi-audience wildfire survey shows gaps in wildfire risk reduction education and access to resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KION-TV) — A new national survey from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has found that only half of homeowners and…
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Seaside burglary victim stays strong after home break-in
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): A residential burglary occurred on June 15th on Peninsula Point Drive in Seaside and Seaside police needs the help of the…
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CAL FIRE BEU does extended annual attacks, simulates real-life fire scenarios for training
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – Tonight we take you behind the scenes on how CAL FIRE responds to incidents.CAL FIRE did their annual extended attack drill…
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Things to do: 4th of July celebrations around the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 4th of July this year is jam-packed with fun activities for the whole family. Check out what’s going on in…
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Seaside Police enforcing new rules to prevent illegal fireworks
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police is set to enforce new rules to curb illegal fireworks this year for the Fourth of July. Officers say there…
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Seaside City Manager Jaime Fontes contract terminated by City Council
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside City Council has voted to terminate the contract of city manager Jaime Fontes “without cause.” Fontes was put on…
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Seaside Police looking to solve murder of five-year-old Anne Pham 40 years later
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Anne Pham was five-years-old when she was brutally murdered and sexually assaulted in 1982. Her murderer dumped her body…
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Seaside honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day ceremony
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) -Several gathered in Seaside to pay their respects to soldiers who served our country. “Everybody wants a happy memorial day.…
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CSUMB gets federal grant to help out students who are seasonal farmworkers
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local university is getting much-needed support to help farmworker families. U.S. Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced…
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Aspire Health and Montage Health Foundation hosted the second annual “Healthy Field Day”
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Not a phone or TV was in sight as many kids were smiling at Cardinale Stadium on Tuesday. Aspire Health and Montage Health…
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DA’s Office identifies Seaside Police Officer who shot at man that was firing projectiles
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police Chief Nick Borges announced on social media that Seaside Police shot one person in the area of Playa Avenue…
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Del Rey Oaks Police looking for suspects in credit/debit card fraud case
DEL REY OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police is asking the publics help to identify two suspects involved in a credit/debit card fraud case.…
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Seaside City Council discussing new rules regarding online public comment
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Seaside is moving forward with plans to implement rules regarding Zoom-use during the public comment period…
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Allstate considers underwriting in California, under one condition…
Allstate considers underwriting in California pending catastrophic modeling. This comes after two years of not accepting new…
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Seaside Police arrest juvenile connected to shooting
SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Police in Seaside arrested a juvenile while serving a search warrant in response to a shooting that happened earlier in…
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Seaside City Council moves forward with a “safe and sane” fireworks ban ballot measure for November
The City of Seaside could soon be cracking down on “safe and sane” fireworks in the city. On Thursday, Seaside City Council decided to move forward…
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Seaside man arrested for allegedly making threats towards Indiana State University, court records say
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, A Seaside man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making threats against Indiana State University on…
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Monterey CHP arrest suspect in connection to non-injury shooting
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Monterey CHP and allied agencies arrested a suspect connected to a shooting that took place last week. On March…
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Couple featured in Netflix true crime series talks about their story in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A couple who was accused by Vallejo Police of faking a kidnapping in 2015 made a stop in Seaside to share their experience…
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Chartwell School theatre teacher arrested for sending inappropriate text messages to student, police say
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Chartwell private school in Seaside sent a message to parents and staff last Friday, and it said Seaside police arrested…
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Seaside City Council takes first steps to put ‘safe and sane’ fireworks on the November ballot
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fireworks debate in Seaside could be decided by Seaside City Council in the November 2024 election. Last week, the…
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