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The 'Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off' heats up for 19th year
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. — The "Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off" starts Friday for its 19th year. Teams from all over the country, and even one from Australia, are competing to see which BBQ can make rib falls off the bone and jaws hit the floor the most.
Police: Missing 10-year old girl from Salinas found safe
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Salinas police announced Saturday afternoon a child who was missing overnight has been found safe. Police said they located the unidentified person she was with and from there, located the home the girl was at. The department added the FBI assisted with the investigation. ORIGINAL ARTICLE:...
CHP: Train crashes into semi-truck near Highway 101 and Eckhardt Road south of Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP-Monterey confirms a semi-truck was struck by a train along Highway 101 near Eckhardt Road south of Salinas. The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Friday. Fire agencies responding to the scene said no one on the train or in the semi was injured. A photo from our crews at The post CHP: Train crashes into semi-truck near Highway 101 and Eckhardt Road south of Salinas appeared first on KION546.
San Juan Bautista Girls soccer team kicks into gear
Lea este articulo en español aquí. If the results of their first two tournaments are any indication, San Juan Bautista’s U15 girls soccer team, the Elites, is a championship team in the making. After taking first place in the 2024 California Rush Spring Cup on April 7, the team became the U15 Cal North State Cup finalist a week later. And the season is just beginning.
Eat, Drink, Savor: Sweet al Amor is the cookie of your dreams
Lea este articulo en español aquí. At the end of 2020, Hollister resident Jenny Meza was struggling with two problems. She had just graduated after majoring in psychology and had a student debt to pay. And at the height of the pandemic, jobs were few and far between. Also, she was bored with sitting at home.
Watsonville man arrested after allegedly stabbing a nursing home staff member, officers say
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Watsonville Police have arrested a 44-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a nursing home staff member on Wednesday afternoon. Officers said they they received reports of a stabbing that took place on the 500 block of Auto Center Drive. Investigators said the suspect who is identified as 44-year-old Kelvin Hernandez was visiting the The post Watsonville man arrested after allegedly stabbing a nursing home staff member, officers say appeared first on KION546.
Murder suspect held to answer for Aug. 7 murder
A man suspected of killing his roommate on Aug. 7. in Watsonville was back in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing after he was found mentally fit to stand trial. Hector Rocha, 44, allegedly shot 42-year-old Victor Alamillo during a heated verbal dispute in the driveway of their home on the 100 block of West Beach Street.
Hollister animal rescue operators charged with animal cruelty appear in court
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The operators of a Hollister animal rescue made their first court appearance Wednesday on charges of animal cruelty but failed to enter a plea and the judge ordered them not to possess any animals. The animal cruelty charges were leveled against Richard Lopez and Susie Alarcon,...
Found Treasure: Dunneville Market & Kitchen
For those not baptized in barbecue sauce, the Monterey Bay area’s tri-tip capital is Hollister. And the tried-and-true tri-tip capital of the capital is Dunneville Market & Kitchen. This is not a recent development. DMK has been smoking and serving excellent meats since the early 70s. But an ownership...
Friday night at the races
Steven Allee of Santa Cruz rolled onto the staging area at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville one Friday afternoon, ready to roar around the dirt track in his stock car against several other racers. While the April 12 race marked the fifth year he has taken part in the races at...
Firefighters put out trailer fire in Boronda, one person has been detained by deputies
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Multiple fire agencies have put out a trailer fire that took place just outside of Salinas on Thursday afternoon. According to our reporter at the scene, the fire was at 1132 Fontes Lane and a trailer was fully involved at the scene. Our reporter at the scene said that at least The post Firefighters put out trailer fire in Boronda, one person has been detained by deputies appeared first on KION546.
Hollister High School posts attendance increase
Lea este articulo en español aquí. Attendance rates at Hollister High School are showing signs of improvement since returning from distance learning in the 2021-22 school year, according to Emmanuel Nelson, director of student services for the San Benito High School District. At the district’s April 23 board...
Monterey County crime victims honored for the 25th year
SALINAS, Calif. — Victims of violent crime were honored at a dedication ceremony in Salinas on Friday. During the event, the family of those who have died read out their loved ones' names. It's the 25th anniversary of the event that honored victims of violent crimes in Monterey County,...
Hollister City Council looking to improve road infrastructure throughout the city
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- People in Hollister have been voicing their concern about the state of the roads around the city. After city officials discussed the issue in a workshop meeting, they agreed that fixing the roads should be a top priority. One Hollister resident saying fixing the roads is long overdue. "It's a bumpy ride," The post Hollister City Council looking to improve road infrastructure throughout the city appeared first on KION546.
Military ordnance found inside Watsonville storage unit
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Watsonville police said they were called on Wednesday for a report of a military ordnance found inside a storage unit. This was at about 3 p.m. in the area of Westgate Drive after staff reported finding the military ordnance. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Bomb...
Homeless shelter project in Watsonville to break ground in June
Construction will begin in June on a 34-unit community of small temporary dwellings based at Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville, after the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved agreements to build and manage the facility. The housing navigation center, which has been named “Recurso de Fuerza Village,” (which roughly...
15th annual Salinas Chinatown Asian Cultural Fair
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)-This year, the fair is dedicated to Salinas Chinatown's historian Wellington Lee, who recently passed away. Many people gathered together in honor to celebrate the Asian Cultural Fair. The event included music, food and history. Japanese, Chinese and Filipino community members sharing their history in Salinas and Monterey...
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