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Forward progress stopped on wildfire in San Martin
SAN MARTIN, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Cal Fire SCU said firefighters were able to stop the forward progress of a fire burning in the San Martin area on Sunday. The fire burned about 3 acres before crews got a handle on it, according to Cal Fire. The fire was burning along Monterey Road and California Avenue.
Vianette Garcia earns Miss California Rodeo Salinas crown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Temecula native, Vianette Garcia has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas for 2024. Garcia won over five contestants trying to earn the title during a competition held over the past two days at the Salinas Sports Complex. Categories for the contest included personality, appearance, scholarship and horsemanship. For earning the Miss
Highway 101 at Masten Avenue reopens after police activity in South Santa Clara County
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP Hollister-Gilroy has reopened Highway 101 at Masten Avenue in both directions after hours due to police activity in the area. The CHP says an individual was on the edge of the Masten Avenue overpass, but the individual has been safely removed from the overpass. As of 11:30 a.m. The post Highway 101 at Masten Avenue reopens after police activity in South Santa Clara County appeared first on KION546.
Highway 101 at Masten Avenue reopens after police activity in South Santa Clara County
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP Hollister-Gilroy has reopened Highway 101 at Masten Avenue in both directions after hours due to police activity in the area. The CHP says an individual was on the edge of the Masten Avenue overpass, but the individual has been safely removed from the overpass. As of 11:30 a.m. The post Highway 101 at Masten Avenue reopens after police activity in South Santa Clara County appeared first on KION546.
Soledad’s Hot Summer Day event brings in hundreds of classic cars and people
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Despite the heat, people from across the Salinas Valley headed out to Soledad today for the city's 3rd annual hot summer days event and car show. Front street has been full of people here to see hundreds of classic cars and enjoy the festival. The city says the event also helps The post Soledad’s Hot Summer Day event brings in hundreds of classic cars and people appeared first on KION546.
Santa Cruz Mountain residents face high fire danger
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Residents in Boulder Creek are on high alert as excessive heat watch and fire danger continue in the county. The county of Santa Cruz issued an excessive heat warning that started on Tuesday through today, prompting many to stay alert and safe during the high temperatures. As fire danger excels
Santa Cruz Mountain residents face high fire danger
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Residents in Boulder Creek are on high alert as excessive heat watch and fire danger continue in the county. The county of Santa Cruz issued an excessive heat warning that started on Tuesday through today, prompting many to stay alert and safe during the high temperatures. As fire danger excels
Former Raging Waters in San Jose is now Calibunga Waterpark
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) -- A much-anticipated moment has arrived in the South Bay and just in time for the 4th of July heatwave. Calibunga Waterpark, formerly Raging Waters, saw a long line of thrill seekers who were looking to cool off on Thursday in San Jose. The park's opening was set for last Saturday, but was delayed
Carmel Valley structure fire leaves one person, pets displaced
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A structure fire early Thursday morning in the Carmel Valley area has left one person and their pets displaced, according to Monterey County Regional Fire. Firefighters responded to a single-family residence at Via Contenta around 4 a.m. on Thursday. The home suffered severe damage but the one person inside was
Firefighters battling blaze in the Pajaro area
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) -- North Monterey County Fire confirms they're battling a fire burning along Gonda Street and San Juan Road in the Pajaro area. Smoke could be seen on UC San Diego's AlertCalifornia "Watsonville 1" camera. No other information was immediately available as crews are on scene attempting to put out the fire. This
Firefighters battling blaze in the Pajaro area
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) -- North Monterey County Fire confirms they're battling a fire burning along Gonda Street and San Juan Road in the Pajaro area. Smoke could be seen on UC San Diego's AlertCalifornia "Watsonville 1" camera. No other information was immediately available as crews are on scene attempting to put out the fire. This
Salinas burn survivor speaks out about dangers of illegal fireworks
SALINAS, Calif. A man of Salinas lost three of fingers back in 2020 for using fireworks on Fourth of July. KION's Nataly Gutierrez will be speaking with the burn survivor. The post Salinas burn survivor speaks out about dangers of illegal fireworks appeared first on KION546.
Carmel Valley structure fire leaves one person, pets displaced
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A structure fire early Thursday morning in the Carmel Valley area has left one person and their pets displaced, according to Monterey County Regional Fire. Firefighters responded to a single-family residence at Via Contenta around 4 a.m. on Thursday. The home suffered severe damage but the one person inside was
CAL FIRE BEU suspends burning permits in San Benito and Monterey counties
SAN BENITO, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CAL FIRE BEU announced Thursday that they will be suspending burning permits and other uses of open fire until further notice. "I hereby suspend, except within the incorporated cities, the privileges of burning by permit and other uses of open fire in the geographic area described as all
Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow "safe and sane" or consumer fireworks, they don't always discuss what that means or how to properly dispose of said fireworks after the festivities. What are safe and sane fireworks? Safe and
Highway 9 at Fern Drive shut down due to power pole on fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP Santa Cruz has shut down a portion of Highway 9 at Fern Drive after a power pole caught fire on Thursday. The video shows flames across the bottom and top of the pole and smoke billowing out of the area. 🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨 HWY 9 at Fern
Highway 9 at Fern Drive shut down due to power pole on fire
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP Santa Cruz has shut down a portion of Highway 9 at Fern Drive after a power pole caught fire on Thursday. The video shows flames across the bottom and top of the pole and smoke billowing out of the area. 🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨 HWY 9 at Fern
How firefighters can prevent heat exhaustion while battling blazes during heat wave
PAICONES, Calif. (KION) - While many are beating the heat, firefighters in San Benito County are fighting off flames. "The heat waves that we're dealing with right now, we take extra precautions as an agency," said Josh Silveira, Battalion Chief for CAL FIRE. On Tuesday, a CAL FIRE member had to be pulled from battling
Policyholder of California Fair Plan pays more after living in a fire danger zone
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) -- One homeowner voices frustration over unexpected changes to his insurance plan. Don Baker, a homeowner in boulder creek for over 13 years, was originally with farmers insurance. He says he was forced to switch providers under the California Fair Plan as his home is in a fire danger zone. “I
Two additional arrests made in connection to Pearl Street shooting in Salinas
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) -- Salinas Police announced two additional juveniles were arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Salinas back on July 3. Police said that makes four total arrests as a result of the investigation. The four teens are accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Michael Frank Filomeno Cruz. The teens are also The post Two additional arrests made in connection to Pearl Street shooting in Salinas appeared first on KION546.
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