The 'like' button on Facebook has become a hot trend that makes it easy for Facebook users to show what they favor. It has become so popular that Facebook announced last year that there's an average of 2.7 billion new likes a day on the social media site.More>>
Many of you have had to deal with it before. Door to door salesman trying to push a product. "He just wanted to put a sign up and said it would be a protection for us."More>>
A: Joe from Salinas asked us, "The Central Coast went through a long cold snap and the longest period of time without a significant storm. When was the last time the Central Coast had a long cold snap and the last time we had a large storm hit our area?" More>>
A: Melissa from Salinas asked us, "Do clouds affect the temperature?" Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann has the answer. The quick answer is yes they do affect the temperature during the day and night. More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Melissa in Salinas. She asked us, "Why do storms move from west to east?" Here's the answer from Central Coast News Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann: More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Benn in Castroville. He asked, "What's the purpose of the Monterey County Sheriff's Field Office on Merritt Street in Castroville?" More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Hugh in Hollister. He wrote in saying, "Last December, the 76 Gas Station on San Felipe Road in Hollister closed. I see some construction activity at the station." More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Rachel in Marina. She wrote in, after noticing the former Shell Gas Station on the corner of Reindollar and Del Monte Boulevard has finally been leveled.More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Melissa in Salinas, asking "Why don't we get snow in the inland valleys on the Central Coast?" Central Coast News Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann has the answer. More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Shane in Seaside. He asked us, "Why won't the City of Seaside provide proper signage for one way residential streets?" More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Wilmar in Morro Bay. He wrote in saying, "I know how Greenfield came by its original name of Clark Colony, but how did it get the name Greenfield?"More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Lucia in Salinas. She asked, "At what age is it legal to have a child as a passenger on a motorcycle?" Here's the answer from the California Highway Patrol...More>>
A: Justin from Salinas asked, "why is it that, if an officer is a victim of a crime, more officers are assigned to the case to catch the suspect than if a regular person becomes a victim?"More>>
A: Miguel from Salinas emailed and asked us, "what is the green stuff they're spraying over the area where the construction is taking place on Espinosa and Highway 101 in Salinas?"More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Paul in Salinas. He asked us, "Why is MST (Monterey Salinas Transit) running small shuttle buses on Line 25?" Paul said the route is constantly overcrowded!More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Kevin in Salinas. He wrote in saying, "As a motorcyclist, I often encounter traffic light signals that do not detect me as I approach a red light..."More>>
A: Our KION Question asked, "What construction is going on in the parking lot of Wharf 2 in Monterey?" Central Coast News got the answer from Monterey's Assistant City Manager, Fred Cohn. More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Charles in Marina. He asked us, "What's the status of the Marina smokeshop that was suposed to open at the old Ace Hardware building?" More>>
A: Patty from Salinas wrote in and said she doesn't like the noise the California International Airshow Salinas creates evey year. She said it scares babies, pets and keeps many working people awake during the day.More>>
A: Our KION Question came from Patric in Salinas. He asked, "Has the California Highway Patrol ever thought of parking an empty patrol car on the highway to slow down drivers who are speeding?"More>>
Tuesday, November 15 2011 10:25 PM EST2011-11-16 03:25:00 GMT
This KION question comes from Kimberly Jacobs in Prunedale. She asked, "What's going on with the Jacks Peak Zipline Proposal in Monterey County?" A: The project is in the negotiations phase between MontereyMore >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 5:53 PM EDT2011-08-23 21:53:32 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Suzanne in Salinas. "The Salinas Adult School is offering Spanish classes at $150, but they offer English classes for spanish speakers at $30..."More >>
Friday, August 19 2011 11:18 PM EDT2011-08-20 03:18:40 GMT
A: Theresa from Marina and Kristina from Hollister asked us, "are the auction companies during car week on the Monterey Peninsula licensed auto dealers and do they collect sales taxes?"More >>
Thursday, August 18 2011 6:37 PM EDT2011-08-18 22:37:56 GMT
A: Elba in Salinas asked us, "I will like to know when the city is going to put traffic lights on E. Alvin Drive And El Dorado Drive in Salinas?"More >>
Thursday, August 18 2011 6:33 PM EDT2011-08-18 22:33:50 GMT
A: David from Carmel Valley asked us about salinas' Bolsa Knolls Middle School saying "why does Bolsa Knolls on Rogge Road still not have a School Cross Walk in front of it?"More >>
Tuesday, August 16 2011 11:28 PM EDT2011-08-17 03:28:03 GMT
A: Daniel from Salinas asked, "Chualar's temperature is also listed in the newspapers to be about 10 degrees warmer than that of Gonzalez. Is this true, and why?"More >>
Friday, August 12 2011 7:51 PM EDT2011-08-12 23:51:13 GMT
North Monterey County Unified School District Superintendent, Sergio Montenegro, said it's hard to figure out how many kindergarten teachers will be needed each school year.More >>
Thursday, August 11 2011 5:43 PM EDT2011-08-11 21:43:23 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Delores in Monterey. "I was wondering why the City of Monterey does not have a memorial dedicated to fisherman lost at sea?"More >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 2:41 AM EDT2011-07-26 06:41:31 GMT
A: Hugh from Hollister asked us, "has the state taken back the money for the new Hollister courthouse or is the city just slow at starting construction?"More >>
Saturday, July 23 2011 2:47 AM EDT2011-07-23 06:47:33 GMT
A: Hugh in Hollister asked, "why is gasoline priced the way it is? When buying gas, I paid $4.09 9/10. Why the 9/10? Why not round up the the nearest penny?"More >>
Tuesday, July 19 2011 10:53 PM EDT2011-07-20 02:53:15 GMT
A: Michael Thomas from Marina asked, "I love to fish, but recently I have been hearing that the moon phase and barometric pressure has a big affect on fishing. How does this make a difference?"More >>
Monday, July 18 2011 9:24 PM EDT2011-07-19 02:24:39 GMT
A: This KION Question came from Stephanie in Moss Landing. She asked us, "How many identified drop off safety places for babies are there in Monterey County?"More >>
Friday, July 15 2011 12:14 AM EDT2011-07-15 04:14:56 GMT
A: Jay from Capitola asked, "what is considered 'Southern California,' 'Central California' and 'Northern California?' What cities are the cut-off point? For example, is Santa Barbara considered part of 'Southern California?' Where does one section begin and the other end as far as cities?"More >>
Tuesday, July 12 2011 10:08 PM EDT2011-07-13 02:08:20 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Melissa in Salinas. She asked us, "Why do high schools in Salinas have no uniform policy, while middle schools and elementary schools do?"More >>
Saturday, July 9 2011 12:47 AM EDT2011-07-09 04:47:09 GMT
A: Lisa from Salinas wrote in because she was concerned about the dying and dry flowers in Salinas' Central Park rose garden. She asked, "who is responsible for caring for the new rose garden at Central Park?"More >>
Saturday, July 9 2011 12:42 AM EDT2011-07-09 04:42:34 GMT
A: Melissa from Salinas asked, "do all California beaches have tsunami sirens? If not, why?" Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann said there are no California Coastal communities or beaches that have Tsunami warning sirens.More >>
Saturday, July 9 2011 12:39 AM EDT2011-07-09 04:39:19 GMT
A: Nancy from Greenfield asked, "why is the Atlantis going to be NASA's last launch? Despite weather concerns, the shuttle Atlantis lifted off on a 12 day mission to the International Space Station. It's NASA's 135th and final mission.More >>
Wednesday, July 6 2011 5:55 PM EDT2011-07-06 21:55:35 GMT
A: This KION Question came from Lillian in Carmel. She asked us, "What is Imjin Parkway named after?" Imjin Parkway (also Imjin Road) runs through Marina and the former Fort Ord.More >>
Monday, July 4 2011 5:52 PM EDT2011-07-04 21:52:33 GMT
A: Pat from Aromas asked, " I've been following the major earthquake activity around the world, particularly the Pacific rim. Lately, the Japan area has settled down and other areas have become more active, like Indonesia, the South Pacific, and the Aleutians. Now I'm seeing more activity on the eastern Pacific, from Chile to Columbia in the south. Could this be an indication of new activity in our area?"
Thursday, June 30 2011 10:39 PM EDT2011-07-01 03:39:45 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Ron in Hollister. He asked us, "Why doesn't the City of Marina tax the card rooms for revenue?" Here is the response from Lauren Lai, Finance Director for the City of Marina...More >>
Wednesday, June 29 2011 9:55 PM EDT2011-06-30 02:55:19 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Fozzie in Salinas. He asked us, "Why does Soledad Fire turn away volunteer help? Shouldn't the city take all the help they can get?"More >>
Wednesday, June 22 2011 10:09 PM EDT2011-06-23 02:09:11 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas has 4 soon to be 5 sister cities, one in the Philippines, one in Japan and two in Mexico, which represent the Salinas community. We're told having a sister city comes with greatMore >>
Wednesday, June 22 2011 5:43 PM EDT2011-06-22 22:43:05 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Melinda in Santa Cruz. She asked us, "Are there any beaches in Santa Cruz that you can drink alcohol?" According to Santa Cruz Police, the answer is no...More >>
Wednesday, June 22 2011 5:30 PM EDT2011-06-22 22:30:22 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Joe in Salinas. He asked us, "Are radar detectors installed on vehicles illegal?" The California Highway Patrol Office said, "It is not illegal to possess..."More >>
Monday, June 20 2011 5:59 PM EDT2011-06-20 22:59:08 GMT
Our KION Question was sent in twice by two individuals, Leslie & John, both from Carmel. Both viewers were asking, "What are the green poles with solar panels along the highways being used for?"More >>
Thursday, June 16 2011 1:41 AM EDT2011-06-16 05:41:38 GMT
A: Rafael from Salinas asked, "When will we have our own lunar eclipse?" Chief Meteorologist Norm Hoffmann has the answer. Because of the orientation of the earth to the sun and moon, each year there are at least 2 lunar eclipses (eclipses of the moon) and 2 solar eclipses (eclipses of the sun).More >>
Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:52 AM EDT2011-06-15 06:52:14 GMT
A: Gary from Salinas asked, "if a budget is late, will lawmakers still get paid? And if not, will they be paid retroactively once a budget is passed?" According to the state controller's office, Controller John Chiang announced last week he will permanently withhold Legislators' salary and per diem beginning on June 16.More >>
Saturday, June 11 2011 1:49 AM EDT2011-06-11 05:49:36 GMT
A: Esther from Seaside asked, "Would the huge canyon in the Monterey Bay lessen the impact of a tsunami here or worsen it?" She also asked, "would the water be able to come as far inland since we have the canyon and we have hills?"More >>
Friday, June 10 2011 10:23 PM EDT2011-06-11 03:23:38 GMT
A: Our KION Question came from Chris in Pebble Beach. He asked us, What happens if an injured person appears competent and refuses to sign an ambulance waiver?More >>
Wednesday, June 8 2011 11:47 PM EDT2011-06-09 03:47:32 GMT
A: Vianna from Prunedale asked, "could the City of Salinas create a group like the Guardian Angels?" First-- the Guardian Angles is a non-profit volunteer organization of unarmed citizen crime patrollers who are trained to make arrests.More >>
Wednesday, June 8 2011 6:25 PM EDT2011-06-08 23:25:36 GMT
A: Our Kion Question came from Sal in Monterey. He asked us, "Will the City of Monterey going to resurface Aguajito Road after all that drainage pipe replacing?"More >>
Friday, June 3 2011 1:52 AM EDT2011-06-03 05:52:32 GMT
A: Jane in Pacific Grove called in and asked us, "I recently had a smartmeter installed on my home. I am 80 years old. Will it affect my blood pressure monitors or medical equipment?" Jane also asked if PG&E is supposed to let people know when they install the meters.More >>
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Thursday, May 16 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:57:09 GMT
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Thursday, May 9 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:31:16 GMT
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. - This Saturday, May 11, law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County, along with local churches, will participate in a voluntary gun "take-back" program. More >>
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. - This Saturday, May 11, law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County, along with local churches, will participate in a voluntary gun "take-back" program. More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:47:27 GMT
The Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the 6th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.More >>
The Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the 6th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-04-17 21:46:29 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif. – Runners and walkers are invited to participate in an event on Friday, April 19 to pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.More >>
MONTEREY, Calif. – Runners and walkers are invited to participate in an event on Friday, April 19 to pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:34:46 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A judge has ruled that the Bureau of Land Management violated an environmental law when it sold the rights to drill for oil and gas on federal land in Monterey and Fresno counties.More >>
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A judge has ruled that the Bureau of Land Management violated an environmental law when it sold the rights to drill for oil and gas on federal land in Monterey and Fresno counties.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-04-08 20:36:03 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The families of two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty have released letters thanking the community for its support.More >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The families of two Santa Cruz police officers killed in the line of duty have released letters thanking the community for its support.More >>
Central Coast News is becoming one of the country's first mobile televisions stations. We have partnered with Syncbak to make KION-TV/CBS 46 and KCBA-TV/FOX 35 available on a free mobile app.More >>
Central Coast News is becoming one of the country's first mobile televisions stations. We have partnered with Syncbak to make KION-TV/CBS 46 and KCBA-TV/FOX 35 available on a free mobile app.More >>
