National Cinema Day returns on August 27 with $4 movies
After success last year, National Movie Day is returning on Sunday for many movie theaters. Most theaters across the country will be offering $4…
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Hollister Police investigating a shooting that injured an adult male
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police is investigating a shooting that injured an adult man on Saturday night. Officers said that the…
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Hollister secures more funds for new 47-acre park
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – It’s been over ten years since a program called “REACH” suggested a park for Hollister. Now, with funds put in place…
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Several people injured after truck crashes into McDonald’s in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said that several people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a truck…
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Teen arrested in relation to shots-fired incident that occurred near Aptos railroad tracks
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested an 18-year-old believed to have been involved in a shots…
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Hernandez Fire burning in south San Benito county at 75 acres, 80% percent contained
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU says that a vegetation fire burning in south San Benito County is at 75 acres 80% as of Friday. CAL…
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Central Coast Covid-19 positivity rates rise, in line with state-wide rise in positive cases
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The United States and California may have long moved passed the COVID-19 pandemic, however, that doesn’t mean…
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Hollister School District safety measures ahead of new school year
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Hollister High School is stepping up it’s security this year, adding about 30 new security cameras. Parents we spoke to…
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Crash at Highway 101 at 156 slows down traffic Thursday morning
Karl Cooke, Reporter SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif.- A head on crash at Highway 101 and State Route 156 slowed down traffic Thursday morning. CHP said a…
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Hollister School District hit with a string of vandalism a week before start of school
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- School vandalism, multiple schools in the Hollister school district have been targeted. The district has now hired…
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Hollister School District hires extra security to counter recent vandalism before start of school
Courtesy: Hollister School District HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- With students heading back to the classroom this month, the Hollister School…
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Hollister High inviting female student-athletes to join new Girls Flag Football program
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister High School is asking interested female student athletes to join its new Girls Flag Football program. The…
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Hazel Hawkins finds potential partner to remain opening, pending Board approval
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The San Benito Health Care District announced on Thursday, August 3, that a Letter of Intent was received to find a…
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All National Parks to free admission for anniversary of Great American Lands Day
The National Park Service wants to remind nature lovers that Friday, August 4, there will be no entrance fee to enter any National Park. If you’ve…
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California Green Business Network helping Hispanic business owners with sustainability practices
With new laws approved by the Governor of California, the state faces changes in electricity consumption, electric cars, and environmental pollution.…
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PACT Act looks to provide more VA Health Care for Veterans
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- A new bill is aimed at helping veterans and expanding their health care benefits. It’s called the PACT Act. This…
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Two active condor nests at Pinnacles National Park
PINNACLES, Calif. (KION-TV)- Condors only lay one egg at a time, and currently Pinnacles National Park has two active condor nests. Both nestlings…
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A list of Central Coast school start dates
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- School may still be out for summer but most school districts will be heading back to the classroom in August. We…
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FEMA deadline for individual disaster assistance has been extended to start of September
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 24, 2023 AT 2:26 PM- FEMA officials confirmed that the deadline for individual disaster assistance has…
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Forward progress stopped for fire in south San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE has stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire called the Idria Fire. CAL FIRE says the fire is…
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Forward progress stopped for Hollister fire that was burning near neighborhood
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE says forward progress on a five-acre fire has been stopped as of 3:41 p.m. Wednesday. CAL FIRE said the fire…
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CAL FIRE provides resources to U.S. Forest Service while they help Canadian fires, staffing levels helping fight fires locally
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – CAL FIRE crews in our surrounding areas are getting ready to see some relief in the form of shorter work week. “As of…
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San Benito County will not have cooling centers during excessive heat watch
HOLLISTER Calif. (KION) – More than a third of Americans are dealing with the extreme heat this weekend. Monterey County opening up cooling centers.…
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Vehicle fire extends into grass on San Juan Grade Road, forward progress stopped
SAN BENITO COUNTY Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE is responding to a fully involved vehicle fire that has extended into nearby grass on San Juan Grade…
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Forward progress on the Paicnies Fire has stopped
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU said that forward progress on the Pacinies Fire has stopped Thursday afternoon. CAL FIRE said that they…
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Hazel Hawkins nurses to have informational picketing on Monday
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Registered nurses at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital will be having an informational picketing on Monday afternoon. This…
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Patriotic bikes and wagons line Hollister streets for annual Kiddie Parade
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The streets of Hollister were packed with decorated bikes, wagons, and scooters for the city’s annual Kiddie Parade for…
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Johnny’s Bar & Grill keeps Hollister’s American biker tradition on the right path
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- I had no idea Hollister had such rich roots in biking, but as the side of Johnny’s Bar & Grill proudly proclaims…
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Independence Day Events around the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Fourth Of July is around the corner and we have a list of family events to checkout throughout the Central…
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Missing girl believed to be near Hollister High School
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing by her parents…
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Pile driving work for Highway 156 project to start on Monday
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE ON JULY 2, 2023 AT 12:19 PM- Caltrans said that the next phase of the Highway 156 project will start on…
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CAL FIRE eight day perscribed burn planned for Fremont Peak Area
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE announced that they will hold a multi-day prescribed burn starting on June 21 to June 29. The burn will…
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Two wanted for alleged theft of Modelo cases in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police says two suspects are wanted for an alleged theft caught on surveillance video. Read more: Bud Light…
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Wildlife overpass on section of Highway 101 in the works
SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Highway 101 is one of the popular ways for drivers to go between San Benito and Monterey counties. It’s also a…
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Hollister man sentenced to four years in prison for arson and assault on a peace officer
The Hollister Police Department has released new video from a shooting that happened on Dec.…
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Overnight Traffic Control at Highway 25 and Highway 156 roundabout set for Tuesday
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans will have overnight traffic control at the Highway 25 and Highway 156 intersection starting on Tuesday…
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Motorcyclist dead after crash near Hollister on Highway 25
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP says that one person is dead after a crash on Highway 25 just south of Highway 156. The crash occurred around 8:00…
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Talks between Hazel Hawkins and San Benito County to find partner at a standstill
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Discussions to find a partner for Hazel Hawkins have stopped between the hospital and San Benito County, leaving both…
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Hollister food trucks approved to apply for permits around the city
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister unanimously approved loosening up restrictions on food trucks Monday. This new ordinance will go…
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New high school needed in San Benito County to help with enrollment boom
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new high school is in the works in the San Benito High School District after the rapidly growing population of…
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California to send $95 million for undocumented flooding victims which includes all three Central Coast counties
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed that California will be sending $95 million to undocumented flood victims who…
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Hollister Police looking for truck involved in shooting and possible pedestrian crash
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said two adults and three minors were arrested after reports of a truck running someone over at 8 p.m.…
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Two arrested with a cache of guns by San Benito County Sheriff’s Office
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office announced that they arrested 21-year-old Julio Perez…
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New bill aims to limit the use of K-9s, how the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is reacting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to vote no on Assembly Bill 742.This bill will limit the use of…
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San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted to sign NDA with San Benito Health District
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 23, 2023 AT 6:02 PM- During Tuesday’s meeting, The San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted in favor…
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One woman dead in crash along Highway 152 at the Big Cut
SAN BENITO/MERCED COUNTIES, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 23, 2023 AT 9:57 AM- CHP Hollister-Gilroy says a San Mateo woman has died in a crash…
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An Inside look into how a Cal Fire Air Attack operates during fire season
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, Cal Fire took us on an exclusive tour of the Hollister Air Attack Base. Skye McGregor who is a Cal…
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Californians affected by winter storms and flooding are eligible for temporary rental assistance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA announced that Californians who cannot live in their homes while…
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Hollister officials explain what led to false active shooter alert at Hollister High School
HOLLISTER, Calif – A lockdown occurred at Hollister High School Thursday During lunch, which was later classified as a false alarm, as Superintendent…
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