Monterey Archives

If you own wetlands, here’s how you can help save Santa Cruz endangered species

January 18, 2022 7:02 PM Melody Waintal

A team of conservation scientists are studying endangered salamanders and frogs around Monterey, Moss Landing, Apots and Santa Cruz. But they need…

Monterey County Jail gets a new deputy for jail’s Medication Assisted Treatment Program

January 18, 2022 7:44 PM Melody Waintal

MAT program along with Monterey Count Behavioral Heath are community based organizations that provide treatment options for those in custody that…

Monterey County and city beaches reopen as Tsunami advisory is lifted

January 15, 2022 2:01 PM Melody Waintal

The Tsunami advisory that has been in effect since 7:30 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 15, will remain in effect until further notice, according to Monterey…

From Santa Cruz to Monterey, updates on the Tsunami Advisory

January 15, 2022 1:31 PM Melody Waintal

The KION team was in several parts of the Central Coast to share how the tsunami advisory was impacting the…

Tsunami Advisory: Waves rolling into Santa Cruz harbor

January 15, 2022 8:19 AM Scott Rates

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the…

Monterey Bay FC releases 2022 game schedule for their first year in the USL Championship

January 12, 2022 11:36 AM Melody Waintal

The USL Championship released Monterey Bay FC’s 2022 season schedule which included 17 home games in the newly-renovated, Cardinale Stadium.…

CSUMB announces they will return to in-person instruction

January 11, 2022 12:46 PM Melody Waintal

California Stat University of Monterey Bay announced the spring semester will return to in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 24.…

Price is Right contestant from Carmel shares behind-the-scene on the game show

January 7, 2022 5:43 PM Melody Waintal

Carmel resident was a contestant on the Price is Right. She shares her whole experience on the game show.…

Monterey County Hospitals are experiencing “double threat” with an increase in COVID-19 patients and staffing shortages

January 7, 2022 11:47 AM Melody Waintal

In addition to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients going to the hospital, Monterey County Hospitals said they’re also experiencing staffing…

Portraits help give new light to the homeless

January 6, 2022 6:53 PM Melody Waintal, Veronica Macias

The story of how a photographer helped change the life of several homeless people living in Monterey Peninsula with black-and-white…

NEW CA LAW: Don’t trash food scraps, throw them in the green bins

January 6, 2022 11:39 AM Melody Waintal, Lisa Principi

Starting January, cities and counties are required to have programs that collect waste for composting, however, some rural areas where wild animals…

Take-home tests for students returning after winter break

January 5, 2022 5:31 PM Lisa Principi

It was back to school Wednesday for some students in Monterey County, and the Monterey Peninsula School District is encouraging all students to get…

Jewelry store robbed in Carmel-By-The-Sea, one suspect was a minor, DA says

December 7, 2021 7:04 PM Sarah Rosenthal

The Monterey County District Attorney said a minor committed three counts of robbery against three Fourtané Jewelers in Carmel-by-the-Sea last…

Asilomar State Beach reopens after sewage spill

December 30, 2021 3:21 PM Melody Waintal

Asilomar State Beach is closed while Monterey County Health Department inspects the water after a sewage spill contaminated the area.…

Signal upgrade on Dec. 31, remember to rescan your TV in the new year

December 27, 2021 10:47 AM Melody Waintal

We are updating our signals on Fremont Peak and Mt Toro on Friday Dec. 31 at…

Marina man wanted for attempted murder

January 3, 2022 4:08 PM Veronica Macias

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Police Department is looking for a 42-year-old man wanted for attempted murder. On Dec. 30, Bonilla was accused…

Morning Crash on Highway 68 Under Investigation

January 3, 2022 10:27 AM Max Tarlton

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — The Monterey Police Department is investigating a crash that happened on Highway 68 early Monday morning, affecting…

First Night Monterey COVID restrictions are not stopping people from ringing in 2022

December 30, 2021 11:25 PM Erika Bratten

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) After a year off, “First Night Monterey” is back, but this year if you choose to participate you’ll have to provide proof…

What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test

December 30, 2021 2:34 PM Lisa Principi

It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…

Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden

December 29, 2021 9:28 PM Erika Bratten

Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…

Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey

December 29, 2021 1:16 PM Melody Waintal

First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…

Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress

December 28, 2021 5:18 PM Melody Waintal

Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…

CDC issues new guidelines on isolating if you test positive

December 27, 2021 3:52 PM Melody Waintal

The Centers for Disease Control is shortening the recommended time for individuals isolating who test positive for COVID-19.…

Point Lobos Closed for the weekend

December 24, 2021 12:08 PM Melody Waintal

With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…

Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast

December 24, 2021 11:44 AM Melody Waintal

Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…

Rain hits the Central Coast during holiday travel

December 23, 2021 6:17 PM Lisa Principi

If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, you’re going to be met with wet weather and slick roadway. Crashes, rockslides and flooding are adding…

Monterey Bay FC signs Santa Cruz native as first-ever player for team’s inaugural season

December 22, 2021 2:40 PM Victor Guzman

Monterey Bay Football Club announced the club signed Santa Cruz native, Walmer Martinez as its first official player. …

Monterey County holds special meeting to address housing crisis

December 21, 2021 1:54 PM Melody Waintal

Board of Supervisor is having a special meeting with the Housing Authority Commission & Housing Development Corp. about needed reforms at the Housing…

Monterey offers free holiday dinner drive thru

December 21, 2021 12:40 PM Melody Waintal

City of Monterey is offering free holiday meal kits on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are…

Pacific Grove removes controversial elm tree in Jewell Park

December 17, 2021 2:34 PM Melody Waintal

The elm tree was causing the sidewalk and road to uplift and creating a hazard to people walking by, according to…

Monterey OBGYN settles lawsuit resolving allegations of misleading advertising

December 17, 2021 7:01 PM Veronica Macias

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) A Monterey gynecologist office settled a lawsuit agreeing to pay $15,000 in civil penalties and be subject to an…

TikTok “violent school threat” trend has Central Coast high schools on high alert

December 16, 2021 5:28 PM Melody Waintal

A viral TikTok trend #december17 has students, parents, and districts…

Tap dancing seniors perform at Monterey Community Center

December 16, 2021 6:34 PM Melody Waintal

The Tap Bananas are back in PG performing at the Meals on Wheels Community Center in Pacific Grove Thursday…

Salinas Mayor announces run for Monterey County Supervisor

December 15, 2021 12:20 PM Melody Waintal, Victor Guzman

Supervisor John Phillips announced on Wednesday that he is not running for another term as Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 2022. Instead,…

Who’s enforcing the statewide mask mandate?

December 15, 2021 11:48 AM Lisa Principi

A statewide mask mandate has returned to California, regardless of vaccination status.…

Pacific Grove Police introduce their Elf on a Shelf

December 2, 2021 1:48 PM Melody Waintal

Meet Elfficer Buddy who is back from the North Pole to help spread the holiday spirit, according to Pacific Grove Police Department.…

The California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting scholarship applications

December 15, 2021 5:41 PM Melody Waintal

The California Rodeo Salinas is offering four scholarship opportunities in 2022 ranging from $2,500 and $5,000.…

Highway 1 reopens on Big Sur Coast after repairs

December 13, 2021 11:19 AM Melody Waintal

Highway 1 remains closed from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn in Monterey County after reeving 12 inches of rain in…

A look at the damage from the rain storm

December 14, 2021 6:08 PM Melody Waintal

After receiving 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, many parts of the Central Coast are still recovering from the rain storm on Monday.…

Sheriff: Convicted felon caught with a gun and drugs in Seaside

December 15, 2021 1:26 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey County Sheriff’s Property Crime Unit and MADCAT arrested two wanted suspects involved in drug sells.…

Un accidente de coche se convierte en una investigación de homicidio, según la Policía de Salinas

December 14, 2021 6:20 PM Melody Waintal

La policía de Salinas dijo que están investigando un homicidio que fue reportado originalmente como una choque de tránsito en Nacional Court y…

Lightning takes down eight power poles in Monterey

December 14, 2021 5:15 PM Melody Waintal

A lightning strike blew-out a transformer along del Monte Boulevard near the Cheveron gas station, according to Monterey…

Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer and guitarist, dead at 78

December 10, 2021 11:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez and Chloe Melas, CNN Michael Nesmith, a singer and guitarist for the hit group the Monkees, died Friday. He was 78. Micky Dolenz,…

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Monterey Bay Aquarium found a deep-sea fish

December 9, 2021 6:47 PM Melody Waintal

They’re an elusive species that lives 2,600 feet under the ocean. The deep-sea fish has a transparent head with tubular…

Monterey County employee dies in crash on Laureles Grade Road in Carmel Valley

December 6, 2021 2:04 PM Lisa Principi, Melody Waintal

Monterey County employee died driving over the guardrail near Southview Lane and Laureles Grade in Carmel Valley Monday…

Scheduled water shut off in Seaside

December 6, 2021 4:07 PM Melody Waintal

The city of Seaside said they will be shutting down the water between on Kimball Ave. from Modoc St. to Lorenzo Ct. and between Hilby Ave. and Plumas…