San Benito County Archives

Central Coast counties move closer to red tier

September 22, 2020 4:55 PM Avery Johnson

Two Central Coast Counties are moving closer to qualifying for the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for…

Gas leak evacuations in Hollister lifted

September 17, 2020 10:59 AM Avery Johnson

The Hollister Fire Department has ordered the evacuation of homes and businesses on three…

Tres Piños Union School offers in-person classes in Hollister

September 15, 2020 11:36 AM Elisha Machado

While most students are learning online during the pandemic, a small number of Central Coast schools are able to hold in-person classes, including…

Use of robot leads to safe arrest of armed Hollister man

September 15, 2020 6:24 PM Megan Meier

It was a six hour waiting game for sheriff’s deputies in Hollister, last Monday. The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office camped outside 24-year-old,…

Parts of Pinnacles National Park close due to fire danger concerns

September 11, 2020 10:54 AM Avery Johnson, Megan Meier

Portions of Pinnacles National Park will be temporarily closing due to concerns about potential wildfire…

Five San Benito County schools approved for waivers to reopen in-person

September 11, 2020 11:39 AM Avery Johnson

Schools on the Central Coast have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but…

Halloween plans adjusted during coronavirus pandemic

September 10, 2020 1:20 PM Max Tarlton

Some people plan on sticking with their Halloween traditions, while others are changing the way they celebrate this year because of concerns of…

Governor Newsom: Santa Cruz County can open more businesses, 2.3 million acres burned in 2020 wildfires

September 8, 2020 11:42 AM Aaron Groff

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) California Governor Gavin Newsom updated the state’s response to the major wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic. LIVE…

What’s open and closed over Labor Day weekend

September 2, 2020 4:01 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Parks Open Lake San Antonio- temporary fire restriction on campfires and open flame barbecuesLake Nacimiento- temporary fire…

Hollister man arrested for allegedly vandalizing city property, assaulting officer

September 1, 2020 6:17 PM Avery Johnson

The Hollister Police Department said an area man was arrested for allegedly vandalizing city property and…

Where to find free Wifi on the Central Coast

September 1, 2020 6:00 PM Avery Johnson

Central Coast libraries and the City of Salinas have gathered information about businesses and…

Tri-county superintendents discuss digital divide

August 31, 2020 11:20 AM Megan Meier

For Salinas mom of seven, Georgia Garden, a typical morning revolves around online school. “I would say a good third of the time we spend online in…

What California’s new tier-based reopening plan means for the Central Coast

August 28, 2020 2:00 PM Amelia Rosenberg, Aaron Groff

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a colored-coded, tier based reopening place for the state Friday. Counties will now fall under one of four tiers:…

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services seeking information regarding potentially abused kitten

August 28, 2020 3:48 PM Amelia Rosenberg

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services is seeking information regarding a kitten that they say might have been the victim of animal…

Hollister police make arrest in connection to Sally Street homicide

August 19, 2020 2:59 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are investigating a homicide that happened Wednesday morning on Sally…

Red Flag Warning issued for Central Coast, Bay Area

August 22, 2020 12:11 PM KION546 News Team

The National Weather Service says erratic wind and thunderstorms could arrive in areas already dealing with major wildfires.…

San Benito County officials plan for possibility of wildfire reaching county

August 21, 2020 11:15 AM Avery Johnson

The SCU Lightning Complex Fires are burning across several Northern California…

Evacuation warnings for SCU Lightning Complex Fires approach San Benito County line

August 20, 2020 3:42 PM Avery Johnson

Evacuation warnings for the SCU Lightning Complex Fire now extend south of Gilroy an up to…

PG&E shuts off power around California Friday night due to heatwave

August 14, 2020 5:39 PM Avery Johnson, Aaron Groff

The California Independent System Operator has declared a statewide Stage 2 Emergency Friday due to excessive…

San Benito High School senior sews 700 face masks

August 14, 2020 6:26 PM Megan Meier

San Benito High School senior, Samantha Logue, has sewn 700 face masks for students in Hollister.…

New traffic control device installed at SR-25 and Bolsa Road

August 14, 2020 3:46 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol said a new traffic control device is in place at SR-25 and Bolsa…

Statewide Flex Alert issued calling for energy conservation due to expected heat

August 13, 2020 6:05 PM Avery Johnson

The California Independent System Operator has issued a statewide Flex Alert due to high temperatures expected…

Hollister police ask for information about cat shot with pellet gun

August 13, 2020 2:53 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services is looking for information about the person who shot a cat with a pellet…

Hollister to allow more businesses to set up outdoors

August 11, 2020 11:38 AM Megan Meier

Lights, colorful drapes and safe socializing have transformed downtown Hollister.…

Central Coast mourns loss of local community advocate

August 9, 2020 6:28 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Community mourns loss of local…

Gilroy man killed in crash on SR 25 Saturday

August 10, 2020 12:29 PM Avery Johnson

A Gilroy man has died following a single-car crash on SR 25 south of the intersection with Bolsa…

Brush fire reroutes traffic on Highway 156

July 26, 2020 6:13 PM Elisha Machado

A brush fire is burning near Highway 156 in Hollister, prompting cars to turn around at San Juan Hollister…

One injured in Hollister shooting Friday night

July 24, 2020 10:03 PM Aaron Groff

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) One man was injured in a shooting in Hollister Friday night, according to Hollister Police. Police tell KION they responded…

Hollister woman shares her months long battle with COVID-19

July 22, 2020 11:51 AM Drew Andre

Tiffany Wyrick said April and May passed by in a blur as she fought for her life in a hospital.…

San Benito County Supervisor, Jim Gillio, resigns

July 21, 2020 11:24 AM Victor Guzman

San Benito County District 4 Supervisor, Jim Gillio, is stepping down from his role with the…

Governor says San Benito County has no remaining ICU capacity, county officials say that’s inaccurate

July 20, 2020 3:29 PM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a COVID-19 news conference Monday that San Benito…

Coyote Fire in San Benito County fully contained

July 15, 2020 3:03 PM Avery Johnson

Cal Fire said its crews are responding to a fire in San Benito…

Hollister police look for suspect in grand theft at Safeway

July 17, 2020 11:58 AM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are looking for a woman who they believe was involved in a grand theft…

Multiple Hollister businesses damaged in structure fire

July 12, 2020 6:24 PM Elisha Machado

Investigation set for Hollister…

Hollister police report “out of control” number of illegal fireworks

July 8, 2020 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

Hollister police and several other area agencies said they issued several illegal firework citations over the…

San Benito County placed on COVID-19 watch list

July 7, 2020 10:23 AM KION546 News Team, Drew Andre

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION)–California Department of Public Health Officials have placed San Benito County on the COVID-19 County Data…

Rain Season Lacking

July 2, 2020 7:50 PM Dann Cianca

This rain year was dry for much of the viewing area and slightly wet around the Monterey Peninsula. We were dry to start out, had a wet December, dry…

Bay Area and Central Coast counties ask residents to stay home over holiday weekend

July 2, 2020 1:20 PM Avery Johnson

Bay Area and Central Coast health officials are asking residents to prevent the spread of…

Pinnacles National Park putting fire restrictions in place due to “very high” fire danger

July 2, 2020 12:00 PM Avery Johnson

Pinnacles National Park said fire danger is very high, so it has put fire restrictions in…

Hazardous material leak prompts evacuations in Hollister

July 1, 2020 11:46 AM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are conducting evacuations due to what they said is a hazardous material…

Monterey County health officer suggests county “likely next” for bar closure recommendation

June 29, 2020 12:35 PM Drew Andre

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered bars that have opened in seven California counties to immediately close, Sunday, and urged bars in eight other counties to…

State projections show potential increase in Central Coast COVID-19 deaths

June 26, 2020 2:00 PM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom released a new way to track current COVID-19 data and models of future scenarios, the California COVID Assessment…

Woman dies in Hollister car crash

June 25, 2020 8:50 AM Mary Coleman

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION)– A 61-year-old woman from Los Banos is dead following an accident Thursday morning. CHP officials say a vehicle with 3…

Burn permits in San Benito, Monterey Counties suspended

June 24, 2020 3:16 PM Avery Johnson

Cal Fire said it is suspending all burn permits in San Benito and Monterey Counties starting…

Endangered fish spotted in San Benito River for first time in 75 years

June 23, 2020 12:05 PM Drew Andre

The Children’s Cancer Funding Group owns a portion of land along the Betabel River Watershed. The CCFG granted Coastal Habitat Education and…

29-year-old Aromas resident dies in crash involving tractor trailer

June 22, 2020 11:45 AM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol confirms that officers are responding to a fatal…

Bitter Fire near Paicines 100% contained

June 16, 2020 1:53 PM Avery Johnson

Cal Fire said it is responding to a fire south of Paicines Tuesday…

Open SBC hosts rally at Hollister amphitheater

June 20, 2020 10:53 PM Josh Kristianto

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A rally against COVID-19 restrictions in San Benito County combining music with protesting happened Saturday evening at an…

Man suspected of starting fire in Hollister arrested

June 18, 2020 2:59 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Residents are being asked to avoid the area around Hospital Road and Colorado Way while crews respond to a…

Hollister fire chief reports recent string of arsons

June 18, 2020 1:56 PM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office released a message from Hollister Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo describing a string of recent “suspicious”…