Ana Torrea
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Salinas, CA, United States
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Watsonville Police investigating possible homicide – KION546
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Detectives with the Watsonville Police Department were called out to a possible homicide in the Pajaro River behind River Park. Police said around noon today, officers found the body of a man in his early 40s with at least one gunshot wound. The department said detectives are working to get more information → Read More
Portions of Big Sur community could face long-term isolation – KION546
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County’s Department of Emergency Management is working with the Sheriff’s Office, Big Sur Fire Department, CAL OES, and the community are working on a plan to meet the needs of people who are cut-off from vital services due to multiple landslides on Highway 1. Over the last two days, Caltrans → Read More
Monterey County Health Dept. gives update on San Ardo Water System – KION546
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Saturday, the Monterey County Health gave an update on the San Ardo Water System. Due to the recent rain, the water system has been impacted by floods and contamination has been found in the water. Health leaders are advising people who live there to not use the water for drinking, → Read More
Evacuation warnings and road closures for Monterey County – KION546
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation warnings for people living in vicinity of Santa Rita Creek, in the Bolsa Knolls neighborhood due to flooding. The warning impacts areas north of Russell Road, East of Bellinzona Road, South of St Moritz Way, and West of San Juan Grade, and West of → Read More
Suspect attempts to assault a Salinas officer, officer discharges firearm without injury – KION546
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An individual is now in Monterey County Jail after they tried to strike a Salinas Police officer with a walking stick. Police said, around 5:48 a.m. Wednesday morning, officers responded to a report of a disturbance on the 400 block of East Market Street. Salinas Police said the suspect was not complaint → Read More
Motorcyclist dies speeding away from CHP, crashes into curb – KION546
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 54-years-old man from Santa Cruz is dead after trying to run from CHP officers. It happened just before 2:00 a.m. on Saturday. The CHP said is saw a motorcycle driving at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at a stop sign. Officers tried to make an enforcement → Read More
People worried about debris flow from River Fire burn scars – KION546
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)— A neighbor who lives next to this creek on Pine Canyon and River Road told KION they're used to the flooding in this area. Other people who also live in River Fire burn scar said it's not during the rain they are worried it's after. Living here in the Pine Canyon area → Read More
Watsonville police investigates fatal crash – KION546
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on S. Green Valley Road between Loma Prieta and Carey Avenue Thursday night. Police said its preliminary investigation indicates a white BMW fatally struck a woman pedestrian before 8:30 p.m. The BMW then crashed into a dark SUV. Police said two → Read More
How school districts on the Central Coast are keeping their students cool during heat wave – KION546
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was another hot day, and parts of Southern Monterey county reached triple-digit temps. KION checked in with school districts in Southern Monterey County to see how they were coping with the heat. School sites within the Gonzales Unified School District implemented heat safety practices on Tuesday. Andrew Hernandez and his young → Read More
Faced with staffing shortages, businesses gearing up for busy Monterey Car Week – KION546
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) - Monterey Car Week officially kicks off on Friday. Monterey County expects around 85,000 people to visit the Central Coast because of the event. For hotels and restaurants, this is both good news and bad news. Now hiring signs are posted out front of some of the restaurants on Alvarado Street. With → Read More
Lifeguard shortage could impact summer activities – KION546
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Another nationwide shortage is making waves and experts warn this one could be dangerous. The American Lifeguard Association reports a national lifeguard shortage could impact many over 300-thousand pools. The organization said around a third to nearly a half of the pools will likely be affected. Experts blame several issues for → Read More
Bernie Escalante has swearing-in ceremony to become 25th Santa Cruz Police Chief – KION546
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE MAY 19, 2022, at 8:45 p.m.-- Bernie Escalante was sworn in Thursday as the 25th Police Chief for Santa Cruz. A group gathered in front of City Hall to commemorate his swearing-in ceremony. City officials and former Santa Cruz Police Chiefs were in attendance, including the 24th Police Chief, Steve → Read More
2 people dead after shooting in Soledad – KION546
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two people are dead after a shooting in Soledad along the 200 Block of Eighth Street Friday night. Soledad Police confirmed with KION that one other person was shot and taken to the hospital. In their preliminary investigation, Soledad Police said a dispute over child visitation led up to the shooting and → Read More
Santa Cruz County launches free menstrual products program – KION546
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz is making feminine menstrual products free for the community. It's a pilot program launched by the county. Workers installed dispensers at the Santa Cruz Health Center on Friday. Dispensers were also installed inside the men's bathrooms. The health center is one of the locations where people can get free period products. People → Read More
Marina Police searching for missing 6-year-old Autistic girl – KION546
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police is searching for a missing 6-year-old girl who is Autistic and non-verbal. Police said Emery Johnson was last seen around 7 p.m. near Beach Road and DeForest Road in Marina. Police describe the little girl as 3"6 and weighs 60 pounds. Police said that Johnson was last seen wearing a → Read More
Man accused of starting Dolan Fire back in court – KION546
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday, Ivan Gomez, a 30-year-old Fresno man, accused of igniting the Dolan Fire appeared back in court. The Dolan Fire shut down much of Highway 1 along the Big Sur Coast back in 2020. Two law enforcement officers with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office testified. A sergeant with the Sheriff’s Office → Read More
California Fish and Wildlife to close Dungeness crab season for Central Coast fishery – KION546
After two humpback whales were entangled in fishing gear, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is recommending an early closure of crab season. The department is recommending April 8 at noon → Read More