Santa Clara County Archives

Thousands of pounds of drugs seized, 44 people charged in South Bay drug investigation

February 11, 2021 11:39 AM Avery Johnson

In a joint press conference, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, FBI, DEA and other agencies announced that…

Swishes for Dishes initiative to tip off with the Santa Cruz Warriors

February 10, 2021 7:44 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Santa Cruz Warriors, Kaiser Permanente, and The Athletes’ Corner will bring the Swishes for Dishes initiative to the…

UPDATE: Suspect believed to have made threats against mall identified as Seaside resident

February 3, 2021 5:34 PM Avery Johnson, Aaron Groff

San Jose police said they have arrested a suspect after he streamed information on social media…

Santa Clara County deputy accused of faking shooting arrested

January 29, 2021 4:14 PM Avery Johnson

A deputy with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following accusations…

Final push to get out evacuees and animals ahead of storm

January 26, 2021 11:56 AM Elisha Machado

Evacuation efforts are continuing in Santa Cruz County Tuesday morning to get people and animals to safety ahead of an atmospheric river headed to…

49ers President offers Levi’s Stadium as potential vaccination center

January 11, 2021 5:32 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors shared a letter it received offering Levi’s Stadium as a potential vaccination…

San Jose woman killed in crash on El Rancho Drive

January 11, 2021 11:45 AM Avery Johnson

A woman has died and a man is recovering from major injuries following a crash on El Rancho Drive Sunday…

Costume could be link to deadly virus outbreak at hospital

January 4, 2021 3:22 PM The Associated Press

A Kaiser Permanente employee died and dozens of workers were infected with the coronavirus after a…

43 staffers at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center test positive for Covid-19

January 3, 2021 10:51 AM CNN

An outbreak possibly connected to an inflatable, air-powered costume on Christmas has sickened nearly four dozen employees at Kaiser Permanente San…

Watsonville Fire displaces four families early Christmas morning

December 25, 2020 10:26 AM Max Tarlton

Four families have been displaced in an early morning fire in Watsonville, according to the Watsonville Fire Department. No injuries are…

California deputies under scrutiny for mask-free party

December 17, 2020 6:00 PM The Associated Press

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it is looking into photos posted on Facebook that show at…

Bay Area, Central Coast health officers issue statement on arrival, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

December 15, 2020 4:34 PM Avery Johnson

Bay Area health officers released a joint statement about the arrival and distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine that started this…

Man treated for major injuries resulting from hit and run crash

December 7, 2020 12:25 PM Avery Johnson

A man is being treated for major injuries resulting from a hit and run crash in Gilroy, and police are still looking for the…

Central Coast shoppers facing more hurdles during COVID-19 holiday season

December 4, 2020 10:40 PM Josh Kristianto

GILROY, Calif. (KION) With more restrictive COVID-19 rules on the way, many Central Coast shoppers are finding they will not be able to buy things as…

Stay at home order to start early in several Bay Area counties

December 4, 2020 1:34 PM Avery Johnson

Several Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley will be under a stay at home order starting Sunday,…

San Joaquin Valley and Southern California ICU rates fall below 15%

What Central Coast counties are saying about some Bay Area counties voluntarily enacting stay-at-home order

December 4, 2020 2:37 PM Victor Guzman

County officials in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties are reacting to news of multiple Bay Area counties opting in to the stay-at-home…

Santa Clara County restrictions bring sports teams to Santa Cruz

December 1, 2020 6:37 PM Drew Andre

Several colleges came to Santa Cruz County to practice, Tuesday. New Santa Clara County restrictions prohibit contact sports for the next three…

Sheriff’s Office: Driver leads law enforcement on chase from Salinas to Morgan Hill

November 13, 2020 1:29 PM Avery Johnson

The driver of a stolen vehicle has been arrested after a chase that crossed county lines, according to the Monterey…

Sheriff’s Office: Watsonville man admits to series of burglaries in San Juan Bautista

November 13, 2020 11:01 AM Avery Johnson

A Watsonville man has admitting committing a series of burglaries in San Juan Bautista, according to…

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive San Jose State University mass communication award

November 12, 2020 1:51 PM Avery Johnson

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, will be presented with…

CHP: Driver dies in crash on Highway 101 after side swiping another vehicle

November 10, 2020 2:22 PM Avery Johnson

A suspected DUI driver has died after side swiping another vehicle and crashing, according to the California Highway…

Gilroy couple accused of ‘enslaving’ man, forcing him to live and work in store for no pay

November 9, 2020 11:05 AM Avery Johnson

A Gilroy couple is facing human trafficking charges after they were accused of locking a man in a liquor store, forcing him…

Santa Cruz, Bay Area health officials release Thanksgiving recommendations

November 9, 2020 11:26 AM Avery Johnson

Health officers from Santa Cruz County and counties and cities around the Bay Area issued recommendations…

Math teacher to stand trial in harassment of health officer

November 6, 2020 4:12 PM The Associated Press

A California community college math instructor with ties to the far-right, anti-government “boogaloo” movement was ordered…

Court grants restraining order requiring Calvary Chapel San Jose to comply with Covid-19 health orders

November 3, 2020 11:15 PM The Associated Press

In the latest battle between church services and pandemic protocols in San Jose, Santa Clara County has…

Gilroy man dies in crash on State Route 152

October 26, 2020 1:38 PM Avery Johnson

A 25-year-old Gilroy man has died following a crash on State Route 152…

14 cases handled by San Jose officers linked to racist Facebook posts may be dismissed

October 22, 2020 3:36 PM CNN

A California prosecutor said Thursday he intends to dismiss 14 misdemeanor criminal cases because they were handled by San…

Two arrested on gun charges in Morgan Hill during investigation into violent gang crimes in Stockton

October 21, 2020 12:24 PM Avery Johnson

Two Arizona men were arrested in Morgan Hill as part of an investigation into an increase in violent crime…

Gilroy police investigate homicide on Stoney Court

October 21, 2020 12:07 PM Avery Johnson

Police in Gilroy are investigating a homicide that happened on Stoney Court…

12 people died in a Gilroy nursing home Covid-19 outbreak

October 16, 2020 9:56 AM CNN, Avery Johnson

Twelve residents at a northern California nursing home have died from Covid-19, the facility announced this…

Gilroy road expected to be closed for several days due to explosion

October 13, 2020 1:15 PM Avery Johnson

A portion of Mantelli Drive in Gilroy is expected to be closed for several days due to an explosion at a…

Woman dies after SUV plows into San Jose outdoor dining area

October 12, 2020 1:51 PM The Associated Press

Two people were in critical condition Monday after being injured when a man drove his SUV into an outdoor dining…

Santa Cruz County, Bay Area health officers release joint guidance for Halloween, Día de Los Muertos

September 28, 2020 2:46 PM Avery Johnson

Health officials from Santa Cruz County and other parts of the Bay Area have released guidance for…

Gilroy police search for suspect in bank robbery

September 18, 2020 12:11 PM Avery Johnson

Gilroy police are looking for the suspect in a bank robbery that happened…

Home insurance at risk in fire-prone areas

September 2, 2020 1:54 PM Max Tarlton

For many people in wildfire zones, home insurance has become a necessity to ensure families don’t become homeless after a fire tears through their…

Santa Clara County evacuation warnings for CZU Lightning Complex Fire lifted

August 25, 2020 2:51 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Clara County is no longer under evacuation warnings related to the CZU August Lightning Complex…

As wildfires rage, here’s how you can help

August 22, 2020 3:39 PM Travis Schlepp

As the Central Coast and Bay Area is devastated by historic wildfires, many people have reached out wondering how they can lend a…

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…

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…

Missing San Jose woman reported safe

August 13, 2020 4:18 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a San Jose resident who may be in the…

Gilroy man sentenced to prison for molesting two children by Monterey County judge

August 11, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

A Gilroy man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Monterey County judge for molesting two…

Santa Cruz METRO limits bus capacity for route to San Jose

August 10, 2020 12:42 PM Drew Andre

In early July, the Santa Cruz METRO increased its capacity to a maximum of 15 riders per…

4 indicted in Santa Clara County concealed gun permit scandal

August 7, 2020 1:40 PM The Associated Press

A California grand jury has indicted four people, including a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s…

Gilroy police searching for suspect(s) after kittens found fatally shot

August 6, 2020 8:46 AM Mary Coleman

GILROY, Calif. (KION)–Gilroy police are looking for the person or persons responsible for killing two small kittens. Officials say on Thursday July…

Man found on fire off Highway 101 near Gilroy Friday

July 28, 2020 5:36 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that left a…

City of Gilroy added as defendant in Garlic Festival shooting lawsuit

July 28, 2020 6:02 PM Avery Johnson

Several victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting have filed a lawsuit alleging…

Events scheduled to remember victims of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, first responders

July 24, 2020 11:50 AM Avery Johnson

It has been almost a year since a gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, killing three…

Gilroy Garlic Festival: one year later, still #gilroystrong

July 28, 2020 3:58 AM Mary Coleman

GILROY, Calif. (KION)–Today, we remember the victims and other lives touched by the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting. Today marks one year since the…