Fires burning on Big Sur coastline impacting parts of SLO County
Two wildfires burning in Monterey County along the scenic Big Sur coastline are causing impacts to parts of neighboring San Luis Obispo County.
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Woman Arrested in Salinas After Stealing Vehicle from Arroyo Grande 7-Eleven and Injuring Owner
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (KEYT) – A 44-year-old woman was arrested in Salinas after allegedly injuring the owner of a vehicle she was stealing from the 7-Eleven on Elm Street Saturday afternoon. On July 18, around 1:30 p.m., officers were sent to the 7-Eleven at 701 Elm Street for a reported vehicle theft and while officers were
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Monterey County Provides Update on Moss Landing Battery Storage Fire Cleanup
Briana Mathaw MOSS LANDING, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave an update on the Moss Landing battery storage fire Wednesday. They say that they have been finished de-linking the batteries since mid-March and are now ensuring the battery stabilization and packaging them for treatment or recycling. They said they are now focused
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Salinas and Watsonville Agriculture Worker Strike Continues
Sandra Iveth Santos CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Agricultural workers in Watsonville and Salinas have been on strike for several days, claiming that their demands are not being considered by farming companies. This is the second strike so far this year, with the first taking place last April. Those workers claiming that the company Eat
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Man sentenced to 8 years for pimping woman statewide before California arrest
By Jack Orleans Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — A Fresno man has been sentenced to prison for pimping a woman across the state. Judge Andrew G. Liu sentenced Luis Arthur Aragon, 38, to a term of eight years in state prison for pimping, procuring for prostitution, and making criminal
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Firefighters from across SLO County gather in Nipomo to train on lithium battery fires
NIPOMO, Calif. – Firefighters from multiple agencies will be participating in training at the Caballero Battery Energy Storage System facility on June 4, June 5, and June 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The series of comprehensive training exercises are intended to familiarize fire responders with the battery facility’s layout, fire protection measures, and proper
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Power restoration continues as police say Natividad Road is back open after Wednesday crash
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Salinas Police say Natividad Road is back open after a crash on Wednesday that left thousands without power. As of Thursday morning, PG&E is reporting around 500 people are still without power along the edge of Natividad Road. The road closure initially stretched from Saratoga to Boronda Road. PG&E says
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Morro Bay State Park named ‘Best California State Park for Camping’ and other Central Coast state park winners
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – California State Parks Foundations rounded up their “Best of California’s State Parks” list that featured some of the Central Coast’s most scenic locations. Morro Bay State Park was selected as the ‘Best California State Park for Camping,’ praised for its easily accessible hiking trials, nice campsites, and abundant wildlife.
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Early morning 3.3 earthquake strikes in Pinnacles
PINNACLES, Calif. (KION) — According to USGS, an earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck Pinnacles early Thursday morning. The quake struck around 2:11 a.m. in the Pinnacles area. Parts of King City, Soledad, and Greenfield reported feeling weak to light shaking. Courtesy: USGS
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Vehicle versus Train Reported Causes Diesel Spill in Monterey County
ROYAL OAKS, Calif. (KION) — The California Highway Patrol has confirmed a vehicle versus train in Royal Oaks with no injuries reported so far. The accident happened around 3:25 p.m. off San Juan Road. According to North County Fire, a fuel leak happened from one of the train cars but has since been contained. County
Continue ReadingCalifornia man’s GPS-equipped Tractor Leads Deputies to Arrest Theft Suspects
By Felix Cortez Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY COUNTY, California (KSBW) — Sheriff’s deputies are giving credit to a Royal Oaks man for equipping his $25,000 tractor with a tracking device that helped lead investigators to the two men who allegedly stole it Easter Sunday. Action News 8 obtained exclusive video of
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Whale Freed after Six-Month Entanglement in the Monterey Bay Earlier this Month
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) — A humpback whale was freed after being entangled in the Monterey Bay since October 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) helped to detangle the humpback whale on April 5th. The Large Whale Entanglement Response Network secured the location of the whale. The researchers identified the whale as Check.
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Buried body in Pajaro identified, homicide investigation begins
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The body found buried near the Pajaro River levee has now been identified after being found on the night of April 10. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the body was found to be 36-year-old Jesus Alfonso Duarte Figueroa of Watsonville. Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Duarte Figueroa was
Continue ReadingCentral Coast bridal shops brace for impact of new tariffs on wedding dresses
By Joyce Kim Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KSBW) — Bridal shops on the Central Coast are preparing for potential price increases on wedding dresses due to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. “I have been looking around at a few spots here locally in Monterey County and as well
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Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison time for 2022 shooting
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Former UFC fighter Cain Velasquez was sentenced to a total of five years behind bars on attempted murder, assault and gun charges stemming from a 2022 shooting where he allegedly fired his weapon toward a truck carrying a man accused of molesting his then-4-year-old son. Velasquez will receive time served credit for 1,283 days – or about
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Fire Reignites at Moss Landing Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Facility in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. — Monterey County residents near Moss Landing were advised Tuesday evening to keep their windows and doors closed overnight after a fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. at the Vistra Energy lithium-ion battery storage facility near Moss Landing Harbor. The same facility experienced a major fire in January, prompting evacuations due to
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Missing Salinas woman found dead in Camarillo
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — The body of a missing Salinas woman was found near Highway 101 in Camarillo on Saturday morning. According to CHP Moorpark, 39-year-old Guadalupe Coronel Mora was identified as the body found in a reservoir near Camarillo Springs Road at Highway 101 in Camarillo around 11:50 a.m. Mora’s family had reported Mora
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EXCLUSIVE: Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein and Butch Ware gain momentum in Santa Barbara days before Presidential Election
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It’s a movement that’s gaining momentum. “For decent wages, for housing that we can afford. Right now, one out of every two Americans can barely keep a roof over their head, you know.So we are we have a great advantage if we can only be heard,” said Green Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill
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Paul Flores files for appeal of his murder conviction based on alleged due process and impartial jury violations
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – Paul Flores, the man convicted in the 1996 death of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart and sentenced to 25 years to life, filed an appeal of his conviction from Monterey County Superior Court Monday alleging violations of his Constitutional right to due process and an impartial jury. According to the appellate
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Harvest Festival puts visitors in the holiday mood
VENTURA, Calif.-The Harvest Festival returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds. It’s’ also called the Original Arts and Crafts Show. For many people visiting the show is a fall tradition. Shoppers have a chance to buy original decorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Most people don’t leave empty handed. “I am buying a little glass
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