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Alisal Boys Soccer loses close Open Division Championship game to Mountain View

February 25, 2023 7:51 PM Victor Guzman, Maxwell Glenn

The Alisal High Trojans boys soccer team fell just short of an Open Division title, losing to Mountain View by the score of…

Salinas and Olympic softball legend Monica Abbott announces her retirement

February 21, 2023 11:51 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S. Olympic Softball pitcher Monica Abbott will be hanging up her cleats as she announced her retirement on Tuesday…

Monterey Bay FC to host open tryouts

February 13, 2023 11:51 AM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Bay Football Club announced that they will be holding open tryouts at the end of Feb. The club will host 11 v 11…

Gary Payton II failed physical may cut Warriors reunion short

February 9, 2023 11:03 AM Ricardo Tovar

UPDATE: Feb. 10, 2023, at 4:26 p.m.- A failed physical has put the Warriors trade for Gary Payton II in jeopardy reports multiple NBA insiders. Just…

Justin Rose wins weather-delayed AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 6, 2023 7:30 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – On a quiet Championship Monday, Justin Rose was crowned champion at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The victory marks…

Kitayama leads Pebble Beach as the worst of the wind looms

February 3, 2023 7:01 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Kurt Kitayama is starting to feel more comfortable each time he gets in contention on…

Celebrities play for charity on day one of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

February 1, 2023 6:01 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- Celebrities were playing to donate Hundreds of thousands of dollars to local Central Coast charities. Day one of the…

Jimmy Garoppolo not returning next season, Shanahan says

February 1, 2023 1:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Jimmy Garroppolo’s tenure with the 49ers seems to be at the end, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. When asked…

49ers’ Charles Omenihu arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charge ahead of NFC title game

January 25, 2023 12:20 PM FOX 35

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor domestic violence after an incident with his…

Victoria Huaracha remembered her Niners superfan son who died in November.

49ers superfan tailgates to honor deceased son

January 15, 2023 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story SANTA CLARA, California (KPIX) — 49ers fans celebrated the playoff win…

Derek Carr bids farewell to Raiders after nine seasons

January 12, 2023 4:09 PM Ricardo Tovar

LAS VEGAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Derek Carr’s time with the Raiders is seemingly ending after being drafted by the team while they were still the Oakland…

Steph Curry to miss ‘a few weeks’ with shoulder injury.

December 15, 2022 1:31 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Golden State Warriors two-time league MVP and 2022 Finals MVP Steph Curry is expected to be out “a few weeks” with…

Monterey Bay F.C. unveils 2023 preseason schedule

December 12, 2022 5:15 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): It may be December but is never too early to get excited for Monterey Bay F.C. returning to the pitch. The Crisp and Kelp…

Jimmy Garappolo could return to 49ers for playoffs

December 6, 2022 1:46 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Niners fans may have some hope for the playoffs as their starting quarterback does not need foot surgery, per NFL…

One team, One family; The Story of Santa Cruz Pop Warner 12U team

November 16, 2022 1:15 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was a quiet Tuesday night in Santa Cruz but at Harvey West Park, the Santa Cruz Seahawks Pop Warner 12U Team are…

Mobi Fehr resigns with Monterey Bay F.C.

November 22, 2022 1:01 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey Bay F.C. continues to fortify their 2023 roster as they have resigned midfielder Mobi Fehr to a two-year contract…

Monterey Bay F.C. extends Sam Gleadle to a two-year deal.

November 18, 2022 5:12 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The offseason frenzy continues for Monterey Bay F.C. as they resigned forward Sam Gleadle to a two-year contract on Friday…

Local high school football teams prepare for CCS semifinals

November 17, 2022 10:40 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Central Coast Section Football Playoffs continue this weekend with seven local teams set to take the field. …

Monterey Bay F.C. gives Antony Siaha to a two year contract extension

November 10, 2022 12:28 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): There will be plenty of bagels for everyone as goalkeeper Antony Siaha signed a two-year contract extension to stay with…

Morey Doner returns to Monterey Bay F.C. on a two year contract extension

November 9, 2022 11:20 AM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The Crisp and Kelp have brought back one of their reliable players in defender Morey Doner as he signed a two-year…

Central Coast Section releases high school football playoff brackets

November 7, 2022 6:21 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Following a wild finale to the high school football regular season, the Central Coast Section released the official…

Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro on Hall of Fame committee ballot

November 7, 2022 11:56 AM Associated Press

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro are on the eight-man ballot for the Hall of Fame’s…

USGA prepares for first U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach

November 3, 2022 9:36 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV) – For the first time ever, Pebble Beach Golf Links will host the U.S. Women’s Open. Tickets are now on sale for the…

Santa Cruz Warriors host media day

October 31, 2022 5:38 PM Maxwell Glenn

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Sea Dubs hosted media day this Monday afternoon, and the entire team was out. Gearing up for Friday night’s home…

Palma High School Head Football Coach Jeff Carnazzo reflects on 200th career win

October 28, 2022 3:48 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Palma Football Head Coach Jeff Carnazzo is just one win away from breaking the late Norm Costa’s career win record.…

Golden State Warriors top Forbes’ most valuable NBA franchise list for first time

October 27, 2022 9:41 AM Ricardo Tovar

Originally Published: 27 OCT 22 11:57 ET By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Golden State Warriors are the most…

San Jose State freshman running back killed by school bus while riding an e-bike

October 21, 2022 11:23 AM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Jose State said one of their student-athletes was struck and killed by a school bus while riding their electric…

Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy to accept Rangers manager job

October 21, 2022 10:21 AM Ricardo Tovar

ARLINGTON, Tex. (KION-TV)- The Texas Rangers have announced that former Giants and Padres manager Bruce Bochy will be the team’s 20th full-time…

Former Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey traded to 49ers for four draft picks

October 20, 2022 8:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- As the Carolina Panthers have started a disastrous 1-5 and fired their second-year Head Coach Matt Rhule to start the…

Recap of Monterey Bay F.C. inaugural season

October 20, 2022 6:56 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- We’re looking back on Monterey Bay F.C.’s first season in the USL Championship League. What felt like a whirlwind of a…

Monterey Bay F.C. concludes inaugural season with 4-1 loss to Rio Grande Valley F.C.

October 17, 2022 4:44 PM Maxwell Glenn

EDINBURG, Texas (KION-TV)- Monterey Bay F.C. (12-18-4, 40 points) saw their inaugural season come to a close Saturday night with a 4-1 loss to Rio…

Tampa Bay Rowdies player suspension for racial discriminatory behavior toward a Monterey Bay F.C. player overturned

October 7, 2022 6:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE AT 4:23 P.M. ON 10/14/2022- Monterey Bay F.C. said the Tampa Bay Rowdies player suspended for 12 games for racial…

Justices won’t revive Oakland’s lawsuit over loss of Raiders

October 3, 2022 7:10 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Oakland’s last-ditch effort to revive an antitrust lawsuit against the National…

Monterey Bay F.C. reschedules last home game due to Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 12:15 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey Bay F.C. will have their last home game of their inaugural season, but it will not take place on Saturday night.…

Former Raiders head coach Tom Flores: first person of color to lead NFL team

September 26, 2022 6:46 PM FOX 35

By Frank Mallicoat OAKLAND, Calif. – Former Raiders coach Tom Flores said he can’t help but be proud of the legacy he leaves…

Giants legend Buster Posey joins San Francisco’s ownership group

September 21, 2022 9:57 AM Ricardo Tovar

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Francisco Giants that former catcher and franchise legend Buster Posey had joined the…

Monterey Bay F.C. scores record five goals in shutout win.

September 19, 2022 12:14 PM Derrick Ow

SEASIDE, Calif, (KION-TV): Monterey Bay F.C. (12-14-2, 38 points) opened up the floodgates as they shutdown the Indy Eleven, (9-15-2, 32 points) in a…

Postponed Monterey Bay F.C. game against Las Vegas FC rescheduled to September 27

September 10, 2022 8:28 PM Victor Guzman

Monterey Bay F.C. announced its game against the Las Vegas Lights scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to a pipe burst under the pitch the teams…

San Francisco 49ers ransomware attack exposes 21,000

September 7, 2022 1:47 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Francisco 49ers said nearly 21,000 people may have had their information exposed in a data breach. Team…

Jimmy Garoppolo staying with 49ers as backup

August 29, 2022 2:32 PM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with a no-trade clause, according to NFL…

Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame returns with star-studded class

August 25, 2022 4:14 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV): After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, The Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame returns with an illustrious class of…

Couple caught in alleged sex act during A’s game

August 22, 2022 3:26 PM Ricardo Tovar

OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Oakland Police Department said it is looking into an incident where a couple was allegedly engaged in a sex act in…

LeBron James agrees to two-year $97.1 million extension with Lakers

August 17, 2022 12:14 PM Ricardo Tovar

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV) – LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to ESPN NBA insider…

Watsonville native mic’d up during minor league baseball game

August 13, 2022 10:31 AM Victor Guzman

Dayton Dragons infielder and Cincinnati Reds prospect, Ruben Ibarra, showed off some of his personality in a recent game against the Fort Wayne…

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s drug policy

August 12, 2022 4:13 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fernando Tatis Jr. is facing a suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy,…

Rodgers passes during the 1st quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers begin their quest for their sixth Lombardi Trophy

August 12, 2022 1:08 PM Derrick Ow

SANTA CLARA, CALIF, (KION-TV): The Trey Lance era will begin tonight as the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers as both teams open…