SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – KION is entering a new chapter in local news by partnering with KPIX CBS San Francisco to bring expanded news coverage to viewers across the Central Coast. Viewers will now see:Expanded regional news coverage from across Northern California, with a continued commitment to Central Coast stories. Premium CBS programming, including top entertainment shows and live sports, alongside trusted local news . This collaboration builds on a long history: KPIX originally supplied CBS programming to KION (then KMST) when the station signed on in 1969. KPIX News on KION represents an evolution in how KION serves its audience.