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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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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SPECIAL REPORT: Changing lanes for Laguna Seca management
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Many call Laguna Seca a jewel of Monterey County, but after 62 years the world-famous track will have someone new…
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Better Ask Barry: Do eviction protections cover everyone?
AB 1482, the law that will protect renters from eviction in 2020, has opened a window for evictions in what remains of…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Importance of School Recess
Everyday after lunch, it’s recess time at DeLaveaga Elementary in Santa Cruz. “I like it because it’s sometimes stressful to sit inside and work…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: 50 years of famous residents and notable visitors to the Central Coast
Scenic Skies have brought 50 years of stars to the Central Coast. Most recently, cameras capturing Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman on the…
Continue ReadingCracking down on underage vaping in Monterey County
As health concerns over the vaping epidemic continue to grow, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and Central Coast schools are trying to…
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30 Years Later: A look back at the Loma Prieta Earthquake and the recovery that followed
Everyone has a story about where they were and what they were doing when the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta Earthquake hit. It left behind a path of…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Central Coast and the shocking cost of insulin
A few months ago, Salinas resident Delia Santos was faced with a brutal choice – pay her rent or buy life-saving insulin. “I used money…
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