Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:36:18 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the California Department of Parks and Recreation for failing to protect the endangered seabird, the marbledMore >>
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the California Department of Parks and Recreation for failing to protect the endangered seabird, the marbled murrelet under the Big Basin Redwoods State Park management plan in the Santa Cruz Mountains.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:48:23 GMT
SALINAS- You may remember the hit TV series "Doogie Howser." And you may think you're walking onto that set at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital this summer.High school students are getting a firsthandMore >>
If you remember the hit TV series "Doogie Howser" you may think you're walking onto that set at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital this summer. High school students are getting a firsthand look at what it's like to be in the healthcare industry with reform on the horizon.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:17 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:17:28 GMT
SALINAS, Calif.- The non-profit pet adoption organization whose animals were seized by the Monterey SPCA has had a history of animal neglect. St. Francis All Creature Sanctuary was busted at the PetSmartMore >>
The non-profit pet adoption organization whose animals were seized by The SPCA for Monterey County has had a history of animal neglect.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:10:14 GMT
Dear Jon – Airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6p on air, online and social media. Altaira logged onto to KIONrightnow.com and emailed me under the Dear Jon tab on the home page and asks..."When are theyMore >>
Dear Jon – Airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6p on air, online and social media. Altaira logged onto to KIONrightnow.com and emailed me under the Dear Jon tab on the home page and asks..."When are they going to open Inter-Garrison road through to Reservation Road?More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:00:16 GMT
The attle over fracking isn't lightening up. A new connection made between getting to the state's oil reserves and its most precious resource: water.The concern of some US conservationists and farmersMore >>
The battle over fracking isn't lightening up. A new connection made between getting to the underground oil reserves and a precious resource: water.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:26:59 GMT
SAN BENITO, Calif. -- The San Benito county Board of Supervisors unanimously adopt a new a which creates a framework for close examination of every oil and gas extraction project proposed in the county.More >>
SAN BENITO, Calif. -- The San Benito county Board of Supervisors unanimously adopt a new a which creates a framework for close examination of every oil and gas extraction project proposed in the county.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:25:31 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. - It appears the 12,000 gallon above ground gas storage facility, set to be built next to Boronda Meadows Elementary School, will move forward. The Air Pollution Control District is stillMore >>
SALINAS, Calif. - It appears the 12,000 gallon above ground gas storage facility, set to be built next to Boronda Meadows Elementary School, will move forward. The Air Pollution Control District is stillMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:22:42 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Salinas Councilman Jose Castaneda has been at the center of a few controversies since he took office. But come November one of those may be solved. In an interview, Castaneda told CentralMore >>
Salinas Councilman Jose Castaneda has been at the center of a few controversies since he took office. But come November one of those may be solved.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:03:06 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif. -- Water will be the hot button topic at a town hall meeting Wednesday night in Monterey. Two weeks ago, Cal-Am proposed changes after the state forced the water company to reduce theMore >>
MONTEREY, Calif. -- Water will be the hot button topic at a town hall meeting Wednesday night in Monterey.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:57 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:57:39 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif. -- It's been nearly a year since the Monterey Bay enacted a plastic bag ban for merchandise. Now, similar bans are popping up all across several California communities. But have the bansMore >>
MONTEREY, Calif. -- It's been nearly a year since the Monterey Bay enacted a plastic bag ban for merchandise. Now, similar bans are popping up all across several California communities. But have the bans actually reduced litter?More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 06:31:59 GMT
Atlanta, GA-- A radio station out of Atlanta fired their hosts yesterday after they made fun of Steve Gleason, who is a former NFL player battling ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease.Former New Orleans SaintsMore >>
Atlanta, GA-- A radio station out of Atlanta fired their hosts yesterday after they made fun of Steve Gleason, who is a former NFL player battling ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:24 AM EDT2013-06-19 06:24:31 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif. - The Naval Post Graduate School has added another astronaut graduate to the list of students who now work for NASA. The school announced the graduates Monday, which includes Navy PilotMore >>
MONTEREY, Calif. - The Naval Post Graduate School has added another astronaut graduate to the list of students who now work for NASA. The school announced the graduates Monday, which includes Navy PilotMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:38 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:38:14 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas Police are working some leads following an armed robbery at the AM/PM Convenience Store on Auto Center Circle shortly after 8:30 Tuesday night. According to the Salinas PoliceMore >>
SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas Police are working some leads following an armed robbery at the AM/PM Convenience Store on Auto Center Circle shortly after 8:30 Tuesday night. According to the Salinas PoliceMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:28 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:28:14 GMT
We have new information on Santa Cruz native Bryan Stow-a San Francisco Giants fan who was brutally beaten into a coma outside Dodger Stadium in March of 2011.More >>
We have new information on Santa Cruz native Bryan Stow-a San Francisco Giants fan who was brutally beaten into a coma outside Dodger Stadium in March of 2011.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:06:34 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif.- The fight over a solution to the Monterey Peninsula's water crisis is still boiling. Now there's a lawsuit opposing a water fee enacted by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. ResidentsMore >>
MONTEREY, Calif.- The fight over a solution to the Monterey Peninsula's water crisis is still boiling. Now there's a lawsuit opposing a water fee enacted by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:06:33 GMT
SACRAMENTO, Calif- A bill now sitting on Governor Brown's desk would make it optional for cities and counties to comply with deadlines and other rules when they receive a request for public records.More >>
A bill now sitting on Governor Brown's desk would make it optional for cities and counties to comply with deadlines and other rules when they receive a request for public records.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:52:48 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Salinas Police say they are looking for five sex offenders who were all supposed to register but have not. Some of them have been hiding from law enforment for two years, say police. IfMore >>
Salinas Police say they are looking for five sex offenders who were all supposed to register but have not. Some of them have been hiding from law enforment for two years, say police.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:37:39 GMT
A Carmel city employee is under investigation for possible felony charges related to his role as the IT manager. It's a story we've been digging to get more information on, as the city remains tight lipped.More >>
A Carmel city employee is under investigation for possible felony charges related to his role as the IT manager. It's a story we've been digging to get more information on, as the city remains tight lipped.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:31:27 GMT
SANTA CLARA, Calif- Gilroy truck mechanic, James Francis Lee, was found guilty of second-degree murder this week says the Santa Clara District Attorney's office. The DA's office says Lee had a bloodMore >>
SANTA CLARA, Calif- Gilroy truck mechanic, James Francis Lee, was found guilty of second-degree murder this week says the Santa Clara District Attorney's office. The DA's office says Lee had a bloodMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:22:31 GMT
SOLEDAD, Calif- Sgt. Claudia Sandoval was recently honored by her peers in the 449th Aviation Support Battalion as Hero of the Week. Sgt. Sandoval is from South Monterey County and her parents still liveMore >>
SOLEDAD, Calif- Sgt. Claudia Sandoval was recently honored by her peers in the 449th Aviation Support Battalion as Hero of the Week. Sgt. Sandoval is from South Monterey County and her parents still liveMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:03:14 GMT
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif- Supervisors unanimously passed a new oil and gas ordinance that would call for close examination of every oil and gas extraction project proposed in the county, including theMore >>
Supervisors unanimously passed a new oil and gas ordinance that would call for close examination of every oil and gas extraction project proposed in the county, including the controversial practice known as fracking.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:19:37 GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif- The San Jose city council has voted to file suit against Major League Baseball over the delay in allowing the Oakland A's to move to a new ballpark San Jose, reports CBS San Franciso.More >>
The San Jose city council has filed a suit against Major League Baseball over the delay in allowing the Oakland A's to move to San Jose.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:33:15 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Monday night, two suspected gang members stole a car in Salinas, drove it to a home on Eagle Dr. and then fired multiple shots into the home, says Salinas Police. According to police,More >>
Monday night, two suspected gang members stole a car in Salinas, drove it to a home on Eagle Dr. and then fired multiple shots into the home, says Salinas Police.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:12:31 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Unless you have been hiding under a rock you have probably heard the name Jose Castaneda and all of the controversy surrounding him. Now the LA Times has chimed in with an article calledMore >>
Unless you have been hiding under a rock you have probably heard the name Jose Castaneda and all of the controversy surrounding him. Now the LA Times has chimed in with an article called "Old guard, young blood clash in Salinas' halls of power."More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:09:46 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif- Walkers, runners, bicyclers and more have a new course to measure their exercise and it has stunning views of the Monterey Bay, says the City of Santa Cruz. City Parks and RecreationMore >>
Walkers, runners, bicyclers and more have a new course to measure their exercise and it has stunning views of the Monterey Bay, says the City of Santa Cruz. City Parks and Recreation Department says the new series of colored markers are every quarter mile along the West Cliff pathway.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:08:16 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif- June is full of graduations and celebrations in Santa Cruz, which means lots of balloons. The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department says balloons often cause problems if theyMore >>
June is full of graduations and celebrations in Santa Cruz, which means lots of balloons. The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department says balloons often cause problems if they get loose, they litter beaches and get into the ocean.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:56:08 GMT
SALINAS, CALIF- The torch for the Special Olympics Summer Games will be making its way across the Central Coast on its way to the UC Davis Aggies Stadium for the opening ceremony. Tuesday, Salinas PoliceMore >>
The torch for the Special Olympics Summer Games will be making its way across the Central Coast on its way to the UC Davis Aggies Stadium for the opening ceremony.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:55:08 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - A group, around for nearly a decade, is preparing for its' last drive to help supply low-income students in Santa Cruz County with the things they need to go back to school prepared. TheMore >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - A group, now in its' 10th year, is collecting backpacks in a drive that helps supply low-income students in Santa Cruz County with the things they need to go back to school prepared. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:27 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:27:06 GMT
MONTEREY, Calif.- The California Roots Music and Art Festival in Monterey broke records over the Memorial Day weekend selling out all three days. Organizers are basking in its success which drew in moreMore >>
MONTEREY, Calif.- The California Roots Music and Art Festival in Monterey broke records over the Memorial Day weekend selling out all three days.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:26 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:26:33 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif - At least 17 animals have been rescued from a woman who was claiming to run a rescue group and adopting the animal at PetSmart in Sand City.According to The SPCA for Monterey County,More >>
At least 17 animals have been rescued from a woman who was claiming to run a rescue group and selling the animals in front of local pet stores.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:25 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:25:54 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Santa Cruz Police are now on the hunt to safely remove a puma from the city and put it back into its natural habitat in the wild. This after police received three different reportsMore >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Santa Cruz Police are now on the hunt to safely remove a puma from the city and put it back into its natural habitat in the wild. This after police received three different reportsMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:16 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:16:05 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- The Camino Real Pumas of Salinas are in Hawaii gearing up for the national soccer tournament that starts on Monday. The Pumas, made up of 12 and 13-year-olds said the trip is theirMore >>
SALINAS, Calif. -- They were all smiles Monday and for good reason. A Salinas soccer team, in Hawaii for the regional championships, has tied their first game 1 to 1. The Camino Real Puma soccer team is now in 2nd place.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:10 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:10:21 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- Central Coast News learned more on Monday about the court process that could let a man convicted of trying to sell his 8-month-old daughter at a Walmart off the hook. The decisionMore >>
Central Coast News learned more on Monday about the court process that could let a man convicted of trying to sell his 8-month-old daughter at a Walmart off the hook. The decision came down by an appeals court a year and a half after Patrick Fousek was found guilty.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:09 AM EDT2013-06-18 06:09:16 GMT
WATSONVILLE, Calif. - A close call last night after a fire broke out in a dumpster behind Baskin Robbins. Thanks to a police officer, who was able to control the fire with an extinguisher until the fireMore >>
WATSONVILLE, Calif. - A close call last night after a fire broke out in a dumpster behind Baskin Robbins. Thanks to a police officer, who was able to control the fire with an extinguisher until the fireMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:42 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:42:16 GMT
CASTROVILLE, Calif. - A Del Rey Oaks man was arrested Monday afternoon after he led Monterey County Sheriff's Deputies on a foot chase through Castroville. It all started when Deputies approached KejlonMore >>
CASTROVILLE, Calif. - A Del Rey Oaks man was arrested Monday afternoon after he led Monterey County Sheriff's Deputies on a foot chase through Castroville. It all started when Deputies approached KejlonMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:41 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:41:30 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Police have been called out to a report of a possible shooting on Cherokee Drive.More >>
SALINAS, Calif. - Salinas police officers are looking for the suspects of a drive-by shooting on Ebro Circle near Cherokee Drive on Monday afternoon.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:37:08 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting proposals for nearly $5 million dollars in grants intended to protect and restore San Francisco Bay watersheds, wetlands andMore >>
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting proposals for nearly $5 million dollars in grants intended to protect and restore San Francisco Bay watersheds, wetlands and prevent polluted runoff.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:03:14 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif- Ana Hernandez, 27, was air lifted to San Jose Medical Center for minor injuries after a head on collision near Thompson Rd, says CHP. Officers say the two passengers in the other vehicleMore >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif- Ana Hernandez, 27, was air lifted to San Jose Medical Center for minor injuries after a head on collision near Thompson Rd, says CHP. Officers say the two passengers in the other vehicleMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:01:37 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, CA- Two men were arrested in Santa Cruz Monday morning for drug possession, CHP says. Officers say they were responding to a call of suspected car thieves near Soquel Dr. and Rodeo Gulch.More >>
SANTA CRUZ, CA- Two men were arrested in Santa Cruz Monday morning for drug possession, CHP says. Officers say they were responding to a call of suspected car thieves near Soquel Dr. and Rodeo Gulch.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:59:54 GMT
WATSONVILLE, CA- Monday morning, Robert Grisez was dressed in a white tee-shirt and blue jeans carrying a semi automatic handgun, police say. According to police, they were called out to the FreedomMore >>
WATSONVILLE, CA- Monday morning, Robert Grisez was dressed in a white tee-shirt and blue jeans carrying a semi automatic handgun, police say. According to police, they were called out to the FreedomMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:58 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:58:01 GMT
HOLLISTER, Calif- Saturday afternoon officers came to a woman's home on C Street where her ex-boyfriend was refusing to leave after burglarizing her home, says Hollister Police. According to police,More >>
Saturday afternoon officers came to a woman's home on C Street where her ex-boyfriend was refusing to leave after burglarizing her home, says Hollister Police.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:34:55 GMT
WATSONVILLE, Calif- The Police Activities League in Watsonville was on the chopping block, but now community members are working hard to save a program that has helped many local teens. After the cityMore >>
The Police Activities League in Watsonville was on the chopping block, but now community members are working hard to save a program that has helped many local teens.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:43:28 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Sunday, Monterey County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a grandfather struck a suspect who is accused of molesting the granddaughter. Deputies say Arturo Ibarra, 58, was air lifted to SanMore >>
A disabled grandpa was arrested for assaulting the man accused of molesting his granddaughter, said deputies.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:49:47 GMT
HOLLISTER, Calif- Hollister Police arrested Ruben Chavez, 40, after police found evidence suggesting he was breaking into an apartment on South Street early Sunday morning. Officers responded toMore >>
Hollister Police arrested Ruben Chavez, 40, after police say they found evidence suggesting he was breaking into an apartment on South Street early Sunday morning.