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The Center in SLV to be the community’s emergency resource location
Ben Lomond, Calif. (KION-TV) -- PG&E announced Friday that it will be helping support customers in Ben Lomond prepare for future extreme weather events. The Highlands Park Senior and Community Center of San Lorenzo (The Center) in Ben Lomond plans to buy and install a generator, allowing it to stay open during power outages. PG&E The post The Center in SLV to be the community’s emergency resource location appeared first on KION546.
Prop. 47 funds heading to the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Governor Newsom's office announced that Prop. 47 will be lowering penalties for some nonviolent crimes, which allows for more state funding for mental health and substance-use support services. The state said that $167 million in grants designed to direct savings from less incarceration to people looking to rehabilitate their lives, The post Prop. 47 funds heading to the Central Coast appeared first on KION546.
San Benito County Fair celebrates 101 years
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The 101st annual San Benito County Fair kicks off today amid an October heatwave. “It's a time for [people] to come bring the kids out, bring the families out, meet with old friends," said the San Benito County Fair CEO, Dara Tobias. "You'll find on Saturday night there's going The post San Benito County Fair celebrates 101 years appeared first on KION546.
Rocky Creek Bridge construction update; full overnight closures expected
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Cal Trans announced that it will be continuing construction work on Highway 1 near the Rocky Creek Bridge next week as ongoing repair work continues in Big Sur. Cal Trans confirmed that there will be five consecutive, full overnight closures from Sunday, Oct. 6 thru Thursday, Oct. 10 between 10 The post Rocky Creek Bridge construction update; full overnight closures expected appeared first on KION546.
Local farmers deal with the heatwave
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- With temperatures heating up along the Central Coast, local farmers are feeling the impact and getting an earlier start to their day. KION's Nataly Gutierrez spoke with one farmer who talked about what it's like working in the fields during these conditions. "When it's hot outside, we hydrate ourselves with water, The post Local farmers deal with the heatwave appeared first on KION546.
No cost flu vaccinations offered throughout October in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Monterey County Health Department announced Tuesday that it will be offering no cost flu vaccination clinics during the month of October. According to the health department, seniors, those with chronic illnesses, pregnant women and young children can get very sick with flu that can even result in hospitalization or The post No cost flu vaccinations offered throughout October in Monterey County appeared first on KION546.
Two men dead after shooting along Carlton Road in Santa Cruz County
PAJARO VALLEY, Calif. (KION: The victims in the shooting along Carlton Road have been identified as two 21-year-old males, Jeremiah Rios Aguilera and Giovanni Alburto Lopez from Watsonville. A memorial keeps growing for the two men killed last Friday near Watsonville. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said the shooting may have been targeted. "Our The post Two men dead after shooting along Carlton Road in Santa Cruz County appeared first on KION546.
PG&E dispatches over 400 crews to Georgia for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV) -- PG&E announced Thursday that they are sending over 400 crews to Georgia for power repair and restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. They said that the decision comes as part of a nationwide effort to assist the region, and that they will join 50,000 utility workers to help restore The post PG&E dispatches over 400 crews to Georgia for Hurricane Helene relief efforts appeared first on KION546.
Balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain achieves better overall health
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Chemical functions in the brain, when balanced properly, helps to regulate a person's hormones and mood, according to neurological experts. "There are a lot of neurotransmitters that are involved in a lot of things," said Montage Health Sleep Provider Dr. Martin Mwangi. "So, cognition, memory, motion and movement--I would think of The post Balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain achieves better overall health appeared first on KION546.
Construction of new setback levees along Corralitos Creek begins
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and multiple other agencies broke ground on new setback levees being built along Corralitos Creek. The USACE and Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Agency refers to the construction area as "Reach 6" and is located along the creek between Holohan Boulevard and Freedom Boulevard. Some The post Construction of new setback levees along Corralitos Creek begins appeared first on KION546.
Marina piano teacher arrested for allegedly having lewd acts with a minor
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV): Marina Police Department arrested 61-year-old Anthony Aiello, a piano teacher, for allegedly committing lascivious acts with a young boy under the age of 14 on Saturday evening. The post Marina piano teacher arrested for allegedly having lewd acts with a minor appeared first on KION546.
Highway 101 near Betabel Road back open after big rig fire shuts down highway
SAN BENITO/SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Highway 101 is back open in both directions after a big rig suddenly burst into flames on Tuesday afternoon. The CHP said the vehicle was on the southbound side of the highway, but smoke drifted into northbound lanes, resulting in the temporary closure. Firefighters were able to put The post Highway 101 near Betabel Road back open after big rig fire shuts down highway appeared first on KION546.
Central Fire, Cal Fire team up to put out flames at Aptos area greenhouse and nearby vegetation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) - Cal Fire and the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz teamed up to put out a fire that initially started at an Aptos greenhouse before spreading to nearby vegetation. The fire was first reported around noon on Tuesday at 5601 Freedom Boulevard in the Aptos area. Central Fire The post Central Fire, Cal Fire team up to put out flames at Aptos area greenhouse and nearby vegetation appeared first on KION546.
How Watsonville is addressing online safety concerns after juvenile sexual assault suspect arrested; Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that they've arrested 35-year-old Luis Salas of Watsonville on charges related to sexual assault of minors. According to deputies, Salas was arrested on September 3 around 9 a.m. after detectives were alerted to reports of an adult male selling drugs to minors. They The post How Watsonville is addressing online safety concerns after juvenile sexual assault suspect arrested; Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on KION546.
Explosive rocket discovered in Salinas home has been disposed; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Monterey County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that their Explosive Ordnance Unit was called out on September 28 around 4:45 p.m. after reports of a High Explosive Anti-Tank Rocket was found in a Salinas home. The Sheriff's Office said that Salinas Police were tipped off about a possible mortar inside The post Explosive rocket discovered in Salinas home has been disposed; Sheriff’s Office appeared first on KION546.
Giants legend Buster Posey taking over as President of Baseball Operations after team fires Farhan Zaidi
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The San Francisco Giants announced they've parted ways with President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and named a notable replacement. Giants legend Buster Posey will take over for Zaidi, who spent six years with the team. "Ultimately, the results have not been what we had hoped, and while that responsibility The post Giants legend Buster Posey taking over as President of Baseball Operations after team fires Farhan Zaidi appeared first on KION546.
New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities
By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed Assembly Bill 1780 which prohibits legacy admissions or those from The post New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities appeared first on KION546.
Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms
Associated Press PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, hundreds of brown-bodied hens waddle around a large barn at Weber Family Farms. “You provide them a stress-free environment with water, with food, with fresh air at all times, make them free of illness — and The post Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms appeared first on KION546.
Stranded sea lion rescued along Highway 1 near Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP Santa Cruz said they were able to help rescue a sea lion stranded along Highway 1 near Watsonville on Saturday. The CHP said this was on a portion of Highway 1 near Highway 129. Photos of the rescue show the sea lion seated beside a fence alongside a field off The post Stranded sea lion rescued along Highway 1 near Watsonville appeared first on KION546.
Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announces retirement after leave of absence
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announced her retirement via Facebook on Friday. "I have made the bittersweet decision to retire from my position as Police Chief, effective October 12, 2024," she wrote. "This choice comes with a mix of pride and nostalgia." Chief Madalone had been on "legally protected The post Pacific Grove Police Chief Cathy Madalone announces retirement after leave of absence appeared first on KION546.
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