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Coastal Commission approves staff recommendations on the MST’s SURF! Busway Project

July 29, 2024 4:25 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday afternoon, the California Coastal Commission made a motion to approve the commission’s staff…

Pedestrian hit, killed near Foods Co. in Salinas, police identified suspect and respond

September 11, 2024 9:16 PM Victor Guzman, Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Maria Portillo was one of the many witnesses who saw a car struck a man Wednesday night on East Alisal and Eucalyptus…

How social media became a storefront for fake pills as families struggle

September 12, 2024 11:49 AM Associated Press

AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has…

Vikings host 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team, carrying 7-game home win streak vs. SF

September 12, 2024 11:16 AM Associated Press

San Francisco (1-0) at Minnesota (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 5½. Series record: 49ers lead 25-24-1. Against the spread:…

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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

September 12, 2024 11:12 AM Associated Press

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting…

Retail credit card interest rates reach record high

September 12, 2024 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — When you’re making a purchase at a store’s checkout counter, you may be invited to sign up for the retailer’s…

California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather.

An explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening

September 12, 2024 10:51 AM CNN

CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…

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Salinas Police discover an illegal gambling operation in the Bolsa Knolls region in north Monterey County

September 11, 2024 5:41 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, CA. (KION-TV): Salinas Police discovered an illegal gambling operation in North Salinas.…

Thousands without power in the Rio Del Mar area, downed tree to blame, utility says

September 11, 2024 1:12 PM Scott Rates

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — At least 1,500 PG&E customers are still without power in the Rio Del Mar area, according to PG&E. The…

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Ordinance passed Tuesday to limit rental increases in Santa Cruz

September 11, 2024 4:04 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz passed a rental cap on Tuesday that would restrict landlords from raising rent to no more than…

Beached baby orca whale at Carmel State Beach dies

September 11, 2024 11:49 AM Scott Rates

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — A baby orca whale that was beached at Carmel State Beach has died, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Center.…

McCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the ‘mentality’ that he will play for the 49ers

September 11, 2024 2:42 PM Associated Press

AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for…

Tiny home built by Aptos High School students to be showcased at Santa Cruz County Fair

September 10, 2024 8:15 PM Austin Castro

APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A tiny home Aptos High School students created will be showcased at the Santa Cruz County Fair. According to the school,…

Marina Police: Suspects arrested after firing at officers during high-speed chase in stolen car

September 10, 2024 9:51 PM Katie Nicora

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) Two suspects were arrested Monday night after allegedly leading Marina Police officers on a high-speed chase out of the…

Body cam footage released in Seaside Police officer excessive force investigation

December 14, 2023 5:34 PM Derrick Ow, Victor Guzman

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Police, the city and one of the department’s officers are under scrutiny after a civil lawsuit against each…

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City of Santa Cruz moves forward with an ordinance to address homelessness transport concerns

September 10, 2024 11:52 AM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV): The city of Santa Cruz is moving forward with an ordinance to address homeless transport concerns. This follows an…

Female teacher arrested in Soledad for allegedly having sex with a student

September 10, 2024 2:12 PM Scott Rates

Detectives from the Soledad Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Marina Ramirez Rico. Investigators say she was having sexual intercourse with…

Gilroy Police confirm the investigation about two shootings late Monday night

September 10, 2024 6:09 PM Jeanette Bent

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Late Monday night Gilroy Police say that there were two shootings that occurred Monday at 9:22 p.m. in Gilroy. They say…

Cal Fire responding to a vegetation fire on Highway 198 and Airline Highway

September 10, 2024 5:43 PM Jeanette Bent

SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire confirmed that there is a vegetation fire on Highway 198 and Airline Highway in San Ardo that has grown from…

Beached baby orca at Carmel State Beach

September 10, 2024 4:30 PM Jeanette Bent

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Point Lobos Foundation announced Tuesday that the Marine Mammal Center and State Parks personnel are attempting to…

Salinas man convicted of murdering Javier “Jumby” Mora Jr.

July 12, 2022 10:55 AM Ricardo Tovar, Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that Angel Odon Herrera has been sentenced to 50 years to life…

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Skunk tests positive for rabies in the Prunedale area

September 9, 2024 5:02 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Monday that a striped skunk found on September 4 near Blackie Road and Rolling…

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SUHSD YONDR pouches raise questions regarding potential school emergencies

July 23, 2024 12:37 PM Jeanette Bent, Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Students have been back in school for about one month, and many California campuses are navigating the new cell phone…

County of Monterey lifts some evacuation warnings prompted by the Boone Fire

September 3, 2024 5:04 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has lifted the last of the Boone Fire evacuation warnings, according to the county.…

METRO offers free fares to the Santa Cruz County Fair

September 9, 2024 5:36 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) announced that it will be offering free fares to passengers…

The City of Salinas to hold a rent stabilization ordinance meeting

July 25, 2024 2:03 PM Gabby Rosenberg, Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The City of Salinas will be addressing its housing crisis this week in Tuesday’s city council meeting. The formal…

James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93

September 9, 2024 1:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Brandon Griggs and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming basso…

Cal Fire BEU to hold a procession for fallen firefighter Tuesday morning following a memorial service in Hollister

September 2, 2024 4:33 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, HOLLISTER Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 9/7/24: Honoring a fallen firefighter. A celebration of life being held this morning in…

Police investigating reports of shots fired near Watsonville High School

September 7, 2024 4:09 PM Katie Nicora

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police provided new details Saturday about an incident that took place near Watsonville High School…

City of Santa Cruz shares concerns over Hanford Police allegedly transporting homeless to Santa Cruz

September 5, 2024 3:01 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz held a press conference voicing concerns about Hanford Police allegedly transporting a…

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Monterey County 2024 Point in Time numbers released

September 5, 2024 2:27 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey release its semi-annual Point in Time (PIT) numbers for 2024 on Thursday afternoon,…

Mountain Lion sighting in South Salinas

September 5, 2024 9:16 AM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – A young male mountain lion roamed through Downtown Salinas Thursday morning, something that Paulette Wilkins, who has…

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers

September 5, 2024 10:11 AM Associated Press

New York Jets (7-10) at San Francisco (14-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. Series record: 49ers lead 11-3 Last…

Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US

September 5, 2024 10:02 AM Associated Press

AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported…

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For people without insurance, updated Covid-19 shots are no longer free of charge at pharmacies

September 5, 2024 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccines has begun in the United States, but for the first time, the shots will…

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New California rules to regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat

September 5, 2024 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KMAX, KOVR) — Another heat wave impacting most of the Sacramento…

Trailer hauling antique car catches fire on Highway 68

September 4, 2024 7:01 PM Victor Guzman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police and Fire agencies have Highway 68 shut down in both directions near York Road after a large…

Aptos rejects decision to place Michael Cheek in neighborhood, hearing rescheduled

August 29, 2024 11:20 AM Briana Mathaw

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 9/14/24 7:53pm- The Santa Cruz County D.A. announces a violent sex offender will no longer be placed in…

South Monterey County heat impacts

September 4, 2024 11:07 AM Nataly Gutierrez

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV): There’s a heat advisory for parts of South Monterey County.…

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Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorry

September 4, 2024 2:33 PM Associated Press

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 17-year-old high school senior charged with attempted murder in the daytime weekend shooting of San…

California companies wrote their own gig worker law. Now no one is enforcing it

September 4, 2024 11:53 AM Associated Press

CalMatters Nearly four years after California voters approved better wages and health benefits for ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers, no one…

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Half a house for half a million dollars: Home crushed by tree hits market near Los Angeles

September 4, 2024 10:48 AM Associated Press

MONROVIA, Calif. (AP) — Newly listed for sale in Southern California’s notoriously pricey realty market: half a house for half a million…

Man threatens to harm his family Tuesday afternoon; Salinas Police confirm

September 3, 2024 6:07 PM Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm that at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon they received a call about a man threatening to…

All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury

September 3, 2024 11:18 AM Associated Press

AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco…

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Deadly crash off Highway 183 near Cooper Road

September 2, 2024 10:40 AM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey CHP confirmed Monday that there was a deadly vehicle versus pole crash at approximately 4:28 a.m. They…

Salinas PD: Multiple arrests, citations and vehicles towed after reports of illegal vehicle side show activities overnight

September 1, 2024 10:04 AM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple illegal sideshows activity that happened on Saturday night sparked concerns about people’s safety. “It can…

Evacuation order lifted on Argyle Road

September 2, 2024 3:02 PM Jeanette Bent

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire announced Monday afternoon that the evacuation order placed Sunday has been lifted for residents on…

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Road construction updates in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties

September 2, 2024 5:17 PM Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): In Santa Cruz County One single lane in both directions of Highway 1 will be closed overnight between…

The 49ers place rookie Ricky Pearsall on the non-football injury list after shooting

September 2, 2024 1:49 PM Associated Press

AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was placed on the non-football injury list…

2 train cars carrying lithium-ion car batteries, other items catch fire

September 2, 2024 10:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SUTTER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — Two train cars that caught fire while traveling near…