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Housing crisis: the numbers continue to climb in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- According to Zillow, Santa Cruz county's average home is valued at $1,329,546, which is up 2.6% over the past year. Zillow also reports that homes are usually pending at around 19 days. Data was compiled through August 2024 and showed market trends steadily rising from May 2016 (an average home The post Housing crisis: the numbers continue to climb in Santa Cruz appeared first on KION546.
How Central Coast election offices are battling misinformation and preparing to keep the election safe and secure
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) - As the November 2024 election approaches, election offices across the Central Coast are preparing for ballots to start pouring in. From testing voting equipment, to getting ballots and voter information guides out, dozens of election workers are already hard at work at Monterey County’s election office. "Election officials definitely are seeing The post How Central Coast election offices are battling misinformation and preparing to keep the election safe and secure appeared first on KION546.
Nonprofit organization with Monterey County Office of Ed to help homeless students
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A non-profit Central Coast organization partnered with Monterey Office of Education to help qualifying homeless families with a deposit for housing. The post Nonprofit organization with Monterey County Office of Ed to help homeless students appeared first on KION546.
Traffic collision Friday leaves one woman dead
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Monterey Police announced Monday that the traffic collision at Del Monte Avenue and Calle Principal on Friday around 8 p.m., resulted in a pedestrian's death. According to police, a pick-up truck collided with a woman walking in the crosswalk. They say that the woman has been identified as Kathryn Hong, 65, The post Traffic collision Friday leaves one woman dead appeared first on KION546.
43rd annual California International Airshow, September 27 to 29
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The 43rd annual California International Airshow is returning to Salinas September 27-29 at the Salinas Airport. The airshow announced that it will be featuring a culinary experience on Friday night at the Maverick's Lounge between 5 and 10:30 p.m. They say that this will be accompanied by a "Twilight Airshow" with The post 43rd annual California International Airshow, September 27 to 29 appeared first on KION546.
University of California accused of labor violations over handling of campus protests
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Faculty have accused the University of California system of labor violations over what they say was a sweeping campaign to suppress pro-Palestinian speech and campus protests across the state earlier this year. The Council of University of California Faculty Associations made the allegations in a complaint filed last week with the The post University of California accused of labor violations over handling of campus protests appeared first on KION546.
Two men killed in Seaside crash identified
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A 19-year-old man from Watsonville and a homeless man are dead after a crash that happened near Sherwin-Williams store in Seaside Sunday night, shocking the people who live in the area. "It's obviously terrible, it's a shame that both of them lost their lives," said Ryan Eller, who lives in Seaside. The post Two men killed in Seaside crash identified appeared first on KION546.
Two men killed in Seaside crash identified
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A 19-year-old man from Watsonville and a homeless man are dead after a crash that happened near Sherwin-Williams store in Seaside Sunday night, shocking the people who live in the area. "It's obviously terrible, it's a shame that both of them lost their lives," said Ryan Eller, who lives in Seaside. The post Two men killed in Seaside crash identified appeared first on KION546.
Fans crowd Coliseum on A’s final weekend in Oakland
By John Ramos Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — A’s fans are counting down the team’s final days in Oakland and, at Sunday’s matchup with the Yankees, most were putting aside their anger to reminisce about the good times tailgating at the Coliseum. If anyone had a right to be The post Fans crowd Coliseum on A’s final weekend in Oakland appeared first on KION546.
PG&E explains outage that left thousands in the dark in Monterey on Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- PG&E is explaining a large outage that impacted thousands of customers in the Monterey area on Sunday. According to PG&E, there's multiple factors at play that led to the outage. PG&E said the portion of Monterey that lost power is currently on a circuit which is enrolled in the company's The post PG&E explains outage that left thousands in the dark in Monterey on Sunday appeared first on KION546.
PG&E explains outage that left thousands in the dark in Monterey on Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- PG&E is explaining a large outage that impacted thousands of customers in the Monterey area on Sunday. According to PG&E, there's multiple factors at play that led to the outage. PG&E said the portion of Monterey that lost power is currently on a circuit which is enrolled in the company's The post PG&E explains outage that left thousands in the dark in Monterey on Sunday appeared first on KION546.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags. California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers could purchase bags made The post California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores appeared first on KION546.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting later this month. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency that oversees the program has not yet announced an exact date for ordering to begin. The tests can be ordered at The post Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month appeared first on KION546.
Suspect arrested in Gilroy robbery and carjacking
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Gilroy Police announced Friday that they arrested a juvenile suspect involved in a robbery and carjacking on August 27 around 8 p.m. They say that the incident happened at the 7400 block of Railroad Street, where a victim was sitting in his vehicle and was approached by multiple suspects, one who The post Suspect arrested in Gilroy robbery and carjacking appeared first on KION546.
Closure on Highway 1 north of Moss Landing now reopened; CHP Santa Cruz
MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP Santa Cruz posted on X Friday that there was a full lane closure in both directions of Highway 1 north of Moss Landing due to a traffic collision. They say that at 4:20 a.m., the Monterey Communications Center received a report of a head-on collision at Highway 1 and The post Closure on Highway 1 north of Moss Landing now reopened; CHP Santa Cruz appeared first on KION546.
Marina Police warns community about apparent mountain lion sighting in the city
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Marina Police is warning people via social media about an apparent mountain lion sighting in the city. Police are referring to the report as a "suspected" sighting at this time because while there are images circulating on social media, they have not been able to confirm the sighting. The image provided The post Marina Police warns community about apparent mountain lion sighting in the city appeared first on KION546.
Local Salinas corporal and WWII POW identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday that a Salinas corporal who was captured and died as a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II, had finally been accounted for. The Accounting Agency said that on April 29 of this year, Corporal Raymond N. DeCloss (24 years old at The post Local Salinas corporal and WWII POW identified appeared first on KION546.
Monterey Regional Airport installs voting exhibit ahead of election
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced that its Art at the Airport program will feature a new student art exhibit in the airport's Youth Art Gallery titled "Your Vote is Your Voice." The exhibit will feature art created by students to help encourage people to get out and vote ahead of The post Monterey Regional Airport installs voting exhibit ahead of election appeared first on KION546.
Stabbing victim succumbs to wounds Monday night; Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Salinas Police announced Monday that the victim from a stabbing that occurred on September 15 at approximately 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Beech Street and Dewey Avenue, has died from the stab wounds. According to police, a 20-year-old male suffered from serious stab wounds to the abdomen and was taken The post Stabbing victim succumbs to wounds Monday night; Salinas Police appeared first on KION546.
City of Santa Cruz to address homelessness response plan Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- On Tuesday at 6 p.m. the City of Santa Cruz will be holding a presentation and discussion to address the state of the city's three-year Homelessness Response Strategic Plan, in addition to outreach efforts and general outcomes, according to the City of Santa Cruz. The city says that it will The post City of Santa Cruz to address homelessness response plan Tuesday appeared first on KION546.
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