San Benito County Archives

Find your polling place in San Benito County

November 2, 2020 11:50 AM Avery Johnson

Ballots have been mailed to all voters in California due to COVID-19, but polling locations are still open for those who would like to vote…

Youth turn up to volunteer for elections in San Benito County

Youth turn up to volunteer for elections in San Benito, Monterey Counties

October 30, 2020 8:06 PM Josh Kristianto

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) With record breaking voter turnout, it is clear there is renewed excitement in civic…

Breakdown of ballots returned by county

October 29, 2020 4:10 PM KION546 News Team

Monterey County According to Monterey County Elections, 104,591 vote by mail ballots had been processed as of Friday. That number represents 50% of…

Having trouble while casting your ballot? Submit your tips through Electionland

October 29, 2020 1:29 PM Avery Johnson

KION has partnered with ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative news organization, to allow voters to share the problems they have…

Downtown Hollister making some outdoor services permanent

October 27, 2020 9:40 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Hollister officials say permanent outdoor service changes will set basis for “A new Downtown…

San Benito County residents report receiving political calls from “county employees”

October 23, 2020 12:45 PM Avery Johnson

Residents are complaining to San Benito County officials, saying people identifying themselves as county…

Hollister man arrested for allegedly swinging metal pipe at officer

October 22, 2020 1:47 PM Avery Johnson

A Hollister man has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly charging a woman with a metal pipe…

Hollister police search for suspect in series of vandalism incidents

October 19, 2020 3:55 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are searching for the suspect in a series of vandalism incidents that have happened in the…

Hollister man facing felony charges for allegedly attacking family members with mallet, knife

October 19, 2020 11:40 AM Avery Johnson

A Hollister man has been arrested for allegedly attacking several family members during an incident on…

Police investigate daytime shooting in Hollister

October 15, 2020 5:13 PM Avery Johnson

Police say they are investigating a shooting that happened on the west side of Hollister Thursday…

Suspect arrested in connection to robbery in downtown Hollister

October 15, 2020 4:07 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister police have arrested a man in connection to a robbery…

San Benito County reopens indoor services

October 13, 2020 10:32 PM Jocelyn Ortega

San Benito County reopens indoor…

San Benito County moves to red tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy

October 13, 2020 12:06 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County health officials announced that San Benito County has moved to the red tier of the…

Concerns raised statewide over illegal ballot boxes

October 12, 2020 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Concerns raised over illegal ballot…

CAMPAIGN 2020: Hollister Mayoral Race

October 12, 2020 5:57 PM Megan Meier

Rolling green hills and sprawling agriculture fields: It’s why current Hollister Mayor, and 2020 candidate, Ignacio Velazquez, feels lucky to call…

Central Coast voters utilizing 24-hour drop off boxes to turn in ballots

Central Coast official ballot drop box locations

October 12, 2020 5:20 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County These are available 24 hours per day until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3: Carmel Valley Library- 65 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel…

Tres Pinos man dies in crash Sunday afternoon

October 12, 2020 10:43 AM Avery Johnson

A 67-year-old Tres Pinos man has died as a result of a crash on Panoche Road Sunday…

Swank Farms adjusts to pandemic, battle continues to be allowed more activities

October 9, 2020 4:33 PM Mary Coleman

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION)–Everyone loves celebrating fall holidays, but the tradition of casually walking into a pumpkin patch without a mask and…

Most trails, climbing routes reopen at Pinnacles National Park

October 9, 2020 11:35 AM Avery Johnson

Most trails and climbing routes at Pinnacles National Park and the Pinnacles Parkway to Bear Gulch are…

Vehicle closure at Panoche, Tumey Hills recreation areas extended due to fire danger

October 8, 2020 2:37 PM Avery Johnson

The annual vehicle closure at the Panoche and Tumey Hills recreation areas has been extended…

First day of voting begins

October 5, 2020 8:52 PM Jocelyn Ortega

First day of Voting in California begins…

Six people arrested during Hollister DUI checkpoints

October 1, 2020 2:34 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister police conducted two DUI checkpoints in September, and six people have been arrested as a…

State releases guidelines for playgrounds to reopen

September 29, 2020 3:28 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Public Health has released guidelines for playgrounds to reopen.…

Attempted murder suspect allegedly leads investigators on two chases before arrest

September 28, 2020 3:42 PM Avery Johnson

A man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after an alleged assault at the Monterey RV…

Pinnacles National Park to reopen west entrance

September 24, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

The National Park Service announced that the west entrance of Pinnacles National Park will reopen Friday, but all but a…

Central Coast nail salons reopen indoors

September 23, 2020 11:28 AM Megan Meier

It’s a rush back to the nail salon. For some, it’s like they never left. “It’s been 6 months. Way too long for me,” said customer, Jonna…

New type of Starbucks arriving in Hollister

September 22, 2020 9:26 PM Veronica Macias

The City of Hollister, considered a commuter town, is getting another Starbucks on the Northside of town.…

Man with gunshot wound found at Hollister Super Tuesday evening

September 23, 2020 11:39 AM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are investigating a shooting that injured a 28-year-old man Tuesday…

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…