Austin Castro

2 days ago | kion546.com | Austin Castro

Isolated light showers winding down, gradual warming trend approaching Some areas are seeing very light and isolated shower activity, which is expected to wind down overnight on Tuesday. As we make our way through the rest of the week, we'll see a gradual warming trend. For the weekend, a weak system will approach bringing us breezy conditions and slight cooler conditions. Tuesday: Cool, cloudy conditions early in the morning before clearing and becoming sunny.

5 days ago | kion546.com | Austin Castro

Nearly 8,000 PG&E customers without power in Salinas on Saturday SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) - On Saturday, nearly 8,000 PG&E customers are without power in Salinas, according to the utility. The affected areas include neighborhoods west of North Main Street near West Laurel Drive. Additionally, some customers in the Rossi-Rico Parkway area are also without power. According to PG&E, this is an unplanned outage in your area and there is no restoration time.

5 days ago | kion546.com | Austin Castro

Artichoke Festival canceled for 2025, organizers announce closure of annual event CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) - Organizers of the Artichoke Festival announced the 2025 event has been canceled, and the annual event will officially close after 65 years. The event website was updated Saturday with the announcement of the event's closure.

6 days ago | kion546.com | Austin Castro

Above normal temperatures to end the week Much of our area is expecting above normal temperatures through Saturday. Portions of the Southern Salinas Valley are also under a heat advisory from Friday 10 a.m. to Saturday 9 p.m. If you do need to be in the outdoors, it's important to drink water, take breaks, and be in the shade if possible. Friday is looking to be the warmest day. Once Sunday approaches, there could be a bit of unsettled weather just in time for Mother's Day, unfortunately.

1 week ago | kion546.com | Austin Castro

City of Watsonville planning commission moves forward with Capital Improvement Program, now heads to City Council WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) - The financing behind some of Watsonville’s biggest public projects is now one step closer to being finalized. On Tuesday night, the City of Watsonville’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended the Capital Improvement Program.