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Tuesday, January 15 2013 9:32 PM EST2013-01-16 02:32:57 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- In Campaign 2012, Central Coast News made a commitment to cut through the spin and the clutter and give you a chance to hear from the candidates, un-edited. We called them "candidateMore >>
In Campaign 2012, Central Coast News made a commitment to cut through the spin and the clutter and give you a chance to hear from the candidates, un-edited. We called them "candidate statements." Now that the results are in, we are holding the winners accountable. On Tuesday, we focus on Bruce McPherson, Santa Cruz County supervisor for District 5.More >>
Sunday, December 30 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-12-30 22:50:20 GMT
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- There is a major setback in today's fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington. Democratic sources say it revolves around a new demand from Republicans. They are reportedly calling forMore >>
There is a major setback in today's fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 1:02 AM EST2012-12-21 06:02:27 GMT
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--The California Secretary of State has certified the 2012 election results and the number of California voters who supported Prop 35 this past November passed the 10 million mark atMore >>
The California Secretary of State has certified the 2012 election results and the number of California voters who supported Prop 35 this past November passed the 10 million mark at 10,078,476.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 9:26 PM EST2012-12-19 02:26:04 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- Outgoing Salinas mayor Dennis Donohue reflected on what he calls the "best seat in the house" over the last six years. "I've been really appreciative of the opportunity to serve inMore >>
Outgoing Salinas mayor Dennis Donohue reflected on what he calls the "best seat in the house" over the last six years. "I've been really appreciative of the opportunity to serve in this capacity, so I'll miss it," he said.More >>
Friday, December 14 2012 9:29 PM EST2012-12-15 02:29:59 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- The elections are over and the results are in. This year, Central Coast News did something different and made a commitment to cut through the spin and the clutter and give you a chanceMore >>
The elections are over and the results are in. This year, Central Coast News did something different and made a commitment to cut through the spin and the clutter and give you a chance to hear from the candidates, un-edited on our website. We called them "candidate statements." Now that the results are in, we're holding the winners accountable, focusing Friday night on Joe Gunter, incoming Salinas mayor.More >>
Tuesday, December 4 2012 12:56 AM EST2012-12-04 05:56:59 GMT
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--California could lose jobs and billions in federal funds if the fiscal cliff goes into effect. As the December 31st deadline approaches for Congress and President Obama to reach anMore >>
California could lose jobs and billions in federal funds if the fiscal cliff goes into effect.More >>
Saturday, November 10 2012 3:20 PM EST2012-11-10 20:20:24 GMT
WASHINGTON--After a four-day count with neck-and-neck tallies, President Obama was declared the winner of Florida's 29 electoral votes Saturday, earning 50 percent to Mitt Romney's 49.1 percent, accordingMore >>
After a four-day count with neck-and-neck tallies, President Obama was declared the winner of Florida's 29 electoral votes Saturday.More >>
Thursday, November 8 2012 1:33 AM EST2012-11-08 06:33:40 GMT
SACRAMENTO-- It looks as though Democrats will soon be firmly in control of the state legislature. Election results aren't yet final, but unexpected victories in a couple of key state races have likelyMore >>
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-- It looks as though Democrats will soon be firmly in control of the state legislature. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 2:27 PM EST2012-11-07 19:27:33 GMT
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- So far about 10.7% of votes have been counted statewide. There is still a remaining 24,491 precincts to count. Here are the results of the propositions so far: Prop. 30; TemporaryMore >>
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- So far all precinct votes have been counted statewide. A total of 24,491 precincts were counted in California.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 11:54 AM EST2012-11-07 16:54:44 GMT
Proposition 37 would require labeling for foods sold to people that are made from plants or animals with genetically modified material. The label would indicate whether the food has been changed in a specificMore >>
Proposition 37 would require labeling for foods sold to people that are made from plants or animals with genetically modified material. The label would indicate whether the food has been changed in a specificMore >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 11:23 AM EST2012-11-07 16:23:32 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif- FERNANDO ARMENTA is leading the District 1 supervisor race with 53% of the vote. DAVE POTTER is leading Distict 5 with 52.62% of the vote. Click here for more Monterey CountyMore >>
Fernando Armenta and Dave Potter win Monterey County Supervisor Race.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 10:44 AM EST2012-11-07 15:44:49 GMT
As of 9 p.m. Monterey County has not reported any results. Here are some highlights from Santa Cruz County: L - Pajaro Valley Unified School-Bond Measure 0/63 0.00% Vote CountPercent BONDS YES6,07163.11% BONDSMore >>
Here are the latest local results as of 7:45 this morning. More >>
The local polls have closed. You can get updates with local results on Central Coast News or click here for Campaign 2012 coverage on KIONrightnow.com.More >>
CBS News is projecting that Obama will win a second term after taking Ohio, Click here to read more. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 2:56 AM EST2012-11-07 07:56:58 GMT
Proposition 30 is the initiative that will temporarily use taxes to fun education. People with incomes over $250,000 would have their taxes increased for 7 years and sales taxes would increase by 1/4 centMore >>
Proposition 30 is the initiative that will temporarily use taxes to fun education. People with incomes over $250,000 would have their taxes increased for 7 years and sales taxes would increase by 1/4 cent for 4 years, to fund schools.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 12:32 AM EST2012-11-07 05:32:42 GMT
Proposition 34 would increase prison fines and sentences for human trafficking. It would require convicted human traffickers to also register as sex offenders, and those sex offenders would also have toMore >>
According to the Los Angeles times and the Associated Press Proposition 35 has passed.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 7:54 PM EST2012-11-06 00:54:46 GMT
Salinas, Calif. - In an effort to help you decipher the ballot Propositions for the State of California we've put a one sheet together to help you out. So if you're still undecided and need a refresher...hereMore >>
Salinas, Calif. - In an effort to help you decipher the ballot Propositions for the State of California we've put a one sheet together to help you out. So if you're still undecided and need a refresher...here you go.More >>
SALINAS, Calif- Tonight, Central Coast News is partnering with The Salinas Californian to host a candidate forum. News anchor Jon K. Brent will join a question panel to address the Salinas Mayoral andMore >>
Thursday, Central Coast News partnered with The Salinas Californian to host a candidate forum.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 9:58 PM EST2012-11-06 02:58:41 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- Onto Campaign 2012, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office is looking into whether a candidate got the signatures she needed to run for office illegally. Margie Wiebusch, runningMore >>
Onto Campaign 2012, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office is looking into whether a candidate got the signatures she needed to run for office illegally.More >>
Saturday, November 3 2012 12:55 AM EDT2012-11-03 04:55:25 GMT
SACRAMENTO-- Some undecided voters may rely on last-minute ads or polls to sway their votes. A record eighteen-and-a-quarter million people are now registered to vote in California. Those are the finalMore >>
SACRAMENTO-- Some undecided voters may rely on last-minute ads or polls to sway their votes. A record eighteen-and-a-quarter million people are now registered to vote in California. Those are the finalMore >>
Friday, November 2 2012 3:27 PM EDT2012-11-02 19:27:51 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Need help finding a place to cast your vote? Or have any other general questions about voting? We have your answers here! To find a polling place near you, check out the back coverMore >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Need help finding a place to cast your vote? Or have any other general questions about voting? We have your answers here! More >>
SALINAS, Calif.- Central Coast News and the candidates for Monterey County District 1 Supervisor have teamed together for an instant debate. Moderated by Central Coast News Anchor Jon K Brent, incumbentMore >>
Central Coast News and the candidates for Monterey County District 1 Supervisor have teamed together for an instant debate.More >>
Saturday, October 27 2012 1:23 AM EDT2012-10-27 05:23:54 GMT
SACRAMENTO--There are 31-thousand new registered voters in California due to the efforts of state university students. Across the 23 campus system, students have mobilized each other to cast their votesMore >>
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--There are 31-thousand new registered voters in California due to the efforts of state university students. Across the 23 campus system, students have mobilized each other to cast their votes in the upcoming election.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 10:01 PM EDT2012-10-25 02:01:05 GMT
SALINAS, Calif. -- The moment you walk into a voting booth this november the timer will start. State law says you've got ten minutes to get through the ballot. Nat pop - tick tick stand up: take a look,More >>
SALINAS, Calif. -- The moment you walk into a voting booth this November, the timer will start. State law says you've got ten minutes to get through the ballot.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 8:29 PM EDT2012-10-25 00:29:42 GMT
In your Campaign 2012 Coverage, some national ads are making a splash today and one has a big Central Coast connection. Carmel's own Clint Eastwood is pushing his support for Mitt Romney, but he's notMore >>
In your Campaign 2012 Coverage, some national ads are making a splash today and one has a big Central Coast connection. More >>
Thursday, October 18 2012 1:04 AM EDT2012-10-18 05:04:36 GMT
SACRAMENTO-- Opponents of a ballot measure which would ban some political contributions are blasting a political action committee which supports the measure over a huge donation it received from out-of-state.More >>
Opponents of a ballot measure which would ban some political contributions are blasting a political action committee which supports the measure over a huge donation it received from out-of-state.More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 8:26 PM EDT2012-10-17 00:26:34 GMT
The online buzz for this presidential campaign may be more than any in history. Recently there's been lots of Facebook listing the top donors to each campaign, but not all of those posts are completelyMore >>
The online buzz for this presidential campaign may be more than any in history. Recently there's been lots of Facebook listing the top donors to each campaign, but not all of those posts are completely accurate.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:14 AM EDT2013-05-18 06:14:45 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A big rig fire caused a major traffic jam on Highway 152, near Casa De Fruta Friday night. It was completely engulfed in flames, closing down westbound traffic just before 9More >>
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. - A big rig fire caused a major traffic jam on Highway 152, near Casa De Fruta Friday night. It was completely engulfed in flames, closing down westbound traffic just before 9More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:47 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:47:28 GMT
The Alisal Union School District said it's trying to be fair, while focusing on boosting student test scores. But there is one issue drawing a lot of attention from teachers and parents.More >>
The Alisal Union School District said it's trying to be fair, while focusing on boosting student test scores. But there is one issue drawing a lot of attention from teachers and parents.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:46:36 GMT
SALINAS, Calif- Police are responding to a report of a stabbing that happened on East Alisal Friday afternoon. At this time police have E. Bernal at North Main closed off looking for a possible suspect.More >>
Police responded to a report of a stabbing that happened on East Alisal Friday afternoon. A witness who saw the stabbing tried to help the victim get to the hospital. He carried the suspect to the car and sped towards the hospital, said police.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:36:01 GMT
MONTEREY COUNTY – The next phase of Caltrans' Prunedale Improvement Project will make travel through the intersection, where Russell and Espinosa Roads used to cross Highway 101, much safer. On Wednesday,More >>
MONTEREY COUNTY – The next phase of Caltrans' Prunedale Improvement Project will make travel through the intersection, where Russell and Espinosa Roads used to cross Highway 101, much safer.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:32:17 GMT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- The Puma Project at UCSC is the only organization in the Central Coast that collars mountain lions. The Puma Project experts were an integral part in helping to rescue the mountainMore >>
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- The Puma Project at UCSC is the only organization in the Central Coast that collars mountain lions. The Puma Project experts were an integral part in helping to rescue the mountain lion from the acqueduct yesterday. Also, the experts say that urban development is the reason why the puma ended up in the middle of the city of Santa Cruz in the first place.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 >>
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