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Aztecas Youth Soccer Camp marks 10 years of impact
FREEDOM, Calif. — Ten years later, the Aztecas Youth Soccer Camp is still growing. This year, the camp is serving 250 kids between the ages of 6 and 14 who are getting an opportunity to play a sport they love. Beginning last week, camp participants have been spending time...
2 dead after drowning in Santa Cruz waters near popular trail, authorities say
Two people are dead after drowning in Santa Cruz near West Cliff Drive, a popular walking path along the Pacific Ocean.The Santa Cruz Fire Department said it appeared the victims were swept off the rocks by a wave just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday. It said lifeguards and fire rescue swimmers got to the scene in less than six minutes.Tragically, they found those two victims, a man and woman, found face down in the water."CPR was initiated and continued with advanced life support all the way into the harbor, and at which point they received further medical treatment," said Brendan...
Feds: Street drug dealers are selling elephant tranquilizer in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — Federal prosecutors teamed up with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to remove suspected fentanyl traffickers from the beachside community. Several arrests were made in hot spots for illicit drug dealing and drug use. Hot spots included the sidewalk outside a homeless shelter...
Folsom is one of California's fastest growing cities. Here's why | Dollars & Sense
FOLSOM, Calif. — A new report shows one of the fastest growing cities in California is in Sacramento County. Folsom ranks third, according to the state’s finance department. It comes as California experienced positive population growth in 2023 for the first time since 2020. Growth can mean more...
Monterey residents to vote on 12-year term limit for mayor and city council officials
MONTEREY, Calif. — Monterey residents are set to vote on a 12-year term limit for the mayor and city council officials this November. Last night, the city council approved the ballot measure on a 3-2 vote. The proposal suggests a limit of 12 consecutive years for both the mayor and city council members.
Salinas saddles up for the California Rodeo Salinas with a week of festivities
SALINAS, Calif. — Preparations are in full swing at the Sports Complex in Salinas for the much-anticipated California Rodeo Salinas, with local businesses and food vendors ready to serve the community. "We actually love coming to Salinas. Y'all's weather is amazing. The rodeo committee here is one of the...
Shelter in place in Seaside while police negotiate with armed suspect
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) - According to the Seaside Police Department, a shelter is currently in place on Amador Avenue near Contra Costa / Sonoma. Police say they have located a suspect at a residence who had threatened to kill another person earlier in the day. Police are negotiating with him in hopes he peacefully surrenders.
Public memorial mass for beloved Monterey restaurant co-owner to be held
MONTEREY, Calif. — Rosine's Restaurant announced they will be holding a memorial mass on Thursday morning in honor of co-owner Rosine Culcasi. All are welcome to attend. Rosine passed away on Tuesday, July 9, peacefully at her home. She was 85. The Culcasi Family said in a statement:. The...
Phoenix Man Gets Lenient Sentence For Gun Smuggling; 41 Charges Dropped After He Cops Plea Deal
A 22 year old man from Phoenix can celebrate the fact that most of the gun charges leveled against him have been dropped, after he got busted running guns from Arizona to California. He could up serving just 2 years in jail, after being pulled over near Chiriaco Summit back...
El Dorado Hills school named a California Honor Roll School
Jackson Elementary School earns prestigious recognition. Jackson Elementary School in El Dorado Hills has achieved the prestigious recognition of being named a California Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This notable accolade is part of ERP’s annual listing of top-performing schools and districts across the state, highlighting those that have excelled in closing achievement gaps and fostering educational excellence among students.
Hot Summer Days: Soledad triumphs over heat wave to host 3rd annual car show
SOLEDAD — Despite soaring temperatures, the City of Soledad successfully hosted the third annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show and Fundraiser. “Huge thank you to all the people, groups and organizations that helped make Hot Summer Days 2024 successful,” stated the City on social media. “We were so pleased to see people from all over come into Soledad to celebrate. It was definitely a HOT summer day!”
California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics, educational opportunities and community engagement. Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, the event celebrated...
Santa Cruz mother launches billboard campaign to raise fentanyl awareness after son's death
PAJARO, Calif. — A new billboard in Pajaro is warning people about the dangers of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. The billboard, located on Salinas Street, a busy road connecting Salinas and Pajaro, features the smiling face of Tosh Ackerman, who died in 2015 after consuming a counterfeit Xanax pill laced with fentanyl.
California Rodeo Salinas: Wednesday Night Daysheet, Big Week Bull Riding
There is no better way to get things rolling in Salinas than the extraordinary Big Week Bull Riding. It all gets started with the No. 2 man in the world while the No. 1 cowboy will bring up the end. BULL RIDING. Clayton SellarsSnow Bear. Cooper JamesTrevor Reiste. Trevor ResiteEntitled...
Vegetation fire burning just off Highway 101 at the Crazy Horse Canyon onramp
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- There was a vegetation fire on NB Highway 101 and the Crazy Horse Canyon onramp in Salinas on Wednesday afternoon, said CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE also said that the Horse Fire was at one acre before being reduced to 1/8-acre and contained. It originally had a slow rate of spread.
Attempted murder being investigated at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD, Calif. — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said they are investigating an attempted homicidal fight between inmates. This alleged incident occurred on Friday at around 9:37 a.m. Salinas Valley State Prison staff were in the recreation yard and saw two inmates "striking" another inmate with a...
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