Oregon couple tells the forgotten stories of veterans
A couple from Oregon has made it their mission to tell the stories of veterans around the country.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Silver fillings and dental insurance
If you have ever had a cavity in your tooth, you probably went to your dentist to get it…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Inside a San Benito County vaccine investigation
From late January to early March, San Benito County’s largest COVID-19 vaccine provider was on the outside looking in. The County’s Health and Human…
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Foster care workers seek mentors for foster kids
Hundreds of children across the central coast are currently waiting for a home to call their own, even if…
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Non-profits lose out on extra dollars as big events on Central Coast continue to be postponed due to pandemic
As high-profile events continue to be postponed or modified due to the pandemic on the Central Coast, local non-profits are losing out on a portion…
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Student athletes struggle to be recognized by recruiters during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made it challenging for high school student athletes. With limited competitions and restricted travel for…
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One year later: A look back at how the coronavirus pandemic changed the Central Coast
January 20, 2021 marks one year since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in the US and just a week later, the first confirmed case in…
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Pebble Beach Pro-Am goes on with pandemic changes, no spectators
The first round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament kicks off Thursday on the peninsula, but tee time will look a bit different on the links…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium works to stay afloat while continuing to give back to community
The Monterey Bay Aquarium once accommodated thousands of patrons every day, but due to…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Salinas police balance blight and COVID-19 needs with homeless
COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us this year, but what about those who have little means of protecting…
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LULAC members claim investigation into alleged sexual assault case involving students was mishandled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A decades old civil rights organization advocating for Latino Americans is now facing controversy over what reportedly…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Police and mental health response
Police are tasked with responding to all public safety calls, which includes mental and behavioral health response on a regular basis.…
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Santa Cruz County residents warned to be prepared for debris flow heading into winter
Heading into the winter months, it is not uncommon to see some heavy rain, but in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it…
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What Monterey County’s burn scars mean for winter
This year, Monterey County suffered from devastating fires, but it’s the aftermath of those fires that has experts concerned. Mudslides, debris…
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Californians to vote on affirmative action with Prop 16
Back in 1996, Californians approved Prop 209. It mandated that universities and government groups not consider applicants based on race, gender and…
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Former Raiderette discovers long-lost sister after 45 years through online DNA test
For most of her life, Hollister resident and former Raiderette, Susie Sanchez only knew she had two siblings. Then after more than 40 years, she made…
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Bay Area nonprofit runs affordable housing pilot program in Monterey County
A matching service that connects renters and tenants is offering what it calls a solution to a lack of affordable…
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Ocean Acidification and the affects on the Central Coast
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) There are growing concerns about changes in our ocean water due to higher acidification levels… and a lower pH. “So…
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Surfer finds friendship in unlikely place
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Surfing brings thousands to the Central Coast every year, but for one Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy, it brought an…
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Soledad inmates at CTF training service dogs to change lives
This holiday, local inmates are giving thanks for a gift that comes on four legs. We spent a day at the Correctional Training facility in Soledad…
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