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FBI officials say they are conducting an investigation after a Border Patrol agent was assaulted on Wednesday, January 26th. → Read More
U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others were shot during an event held in a Tucson grocery store parking lot. Six people were killed that day. → Read More
University of Arizona researchers collected 300 insects from the Tucson desert → Read More
APTOS, Calif. (KION)--If you're looking to whip up some good food this holiday season, why not learn from firefighters? The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District has released an online cookbook with recipes from Aptos/La Selva and Central firefighters, admin staff, spouses and alumni. Click here to check it out or download the whole thing! → Read More
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)--While we're all snuggled up watching classic Christmas movies, a map was just released showing which characters are people's favorite. According to forevermoments.com, the map is based on geotagged twitter data since December 1st, tracking tweets, hashtags, and keyword phrases about popular Christmas movie characters (not just the name of the movie) in → Read More
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)--Monterey County Sheriff's Office officials say on Thanksgiving they were called out to check on a suspicious vehicle near Natividad and Rogge Roads. They say the driver of the vehicle, Nicholas Ramos, was identified and they learned he had a warrant out for his arrest. Deputies say they asked Ramos to exit the → Read More
APTOS, Calif. (KION)-- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing man. You're asked to be on the lookout for 24-year-old Antonio Cervantes-Jasso, who was last seen on September 30th around 1:00 p.m. leaving a room at the Rio Sands Hotel. Antonio is not from the area and → Read More
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)-- Salinas Police are investigating a homicide and attempted homicide that happened Sunday night. Right before 11 p.m, officers say they responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the wooded area in the 800 block of East Laurel Dr. Officers searched the area and found two males suffering from gunshot wounds. One male died from → Read More
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION)--One man is behind bars this morning after he led deputies on a high speed chase. Monterey County Sheriff's Office officials say they tried to pull over a stolen vehicle, but the driver Jesus Ontiveros continued to drive through Prunedale and into San Benito County. When deputies tried a maneuver to stop the → Read More
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)-- A downed power line is causing major backups on Highway 101 across all lanes near Spence Road. The CHP, fire department and PG & E are on scene and though all lanes are now open, it will take some time for traffic to filter through. Avoid the area, if possible. This is a developing story, check back for updates. → Read More
GILROY, Calif. (KION)--Today, we remember the victims and other lives touched by the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting. Today marks one year since the tragic turn of events, when a gunman entered the festival and began shooting. We honor the lives of the three innocent people who were killed--13-year-old Keyla Salazar, 25-year-old Trevor Irby, and 6-year-old → Read More
SALINAS, Calif, (KION)-- Salinas Police's SWAT team is executing a search warrant on the 400 block of Seminole in North Salinas. So far, five people have been detained. Multiple loud bangs were heard throughout the morning. You are asked to avoid the area. KION has a reporter on scene gathering details. This is a developing story, check back for details. → Read More
APTOS, Calif. (KION) -– The process of possibly renaming Cabrillo College has gained momentum. The Cabrillo College Governing Board voted in favor of establishing a subcommittee that would undergo a months-long process of considering whether to rename Cabrillo College. According to the school, "The basis for this proposal comes amidst the growing calls for social → Read More
VENTURA, Calif. (KION)-- Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials say a body has been found at Lake Piru this morning. The recovery is in progress and a news conference will happen at 2 this afternoon. Lake Piru is the area being searched, after actress Naya Rivera went missing. Officials have not confirmed or denied whether the → Read More
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION)--CHP officials confirm one person has died in a crash at Highway 101 and Esperanza. CHP dispatch says multiple vehicles were involved in the accident just after 5 Monday morning. Roads have since reopened. This is a developing story, check back for updates. → Read More
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)-- CHP officials say there are major slow downs on northbound Highway 101, just north of Crazy Horse. Officers responded to the area just after 3:30 Friday morning after a vehicle hit a tree. The highway is down to one lane and major delays are expected. There is no estimated time of reopening. → Read More
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION)-- A 61-year-old woman from Los Banos is dead following an accident Thursday morning. CHP officials say a vehicle with 3 people inside was driving north on Fairview Road, north of Fallon Road, in an unincorporated area of San Benito County. For an unknown reason, the driver made an unsafe turn to the → Read More
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)--A 44-year-old woman is dead after Santa Cruz Police say she was hit by a drunk driver. This happened at the intersection of Murray Street and Mott Avenue. The victim was with a 15-year-old family member who is listed in serious, but stable condition. Identities of the victims are being withheld pending → Read More
Monday is the first day of Summer classes at Hartnell College, but the campus is quiet. Students and staff are starting another semester of online learning, while the board of trustees prepares to review a resignation agreement with the school's President, Dr. Partricia. Hsieh. → Read More
Monterey County Sheriff's Office officials confirm Steven Carillo, the suspect accused of fatally shooting a Santa Cruz Deputy is being housed in the Monterey County Jail. This is being done as standard practice to avoid any conflict or issues. Carillo is expected in a Santa Cruz County courtroom on Friday. → Read More