KSBW Action News 8 is a free-to-download news app that provides the latest local news, national news, sports, traffic, political, and entertainment stories in Monterey, California, and the surrounding area. This app is developed by Hearst Television and is available exclusively for iPhone users.

The app features breaking news alerts with push notifications, live streaming updates from KSBW Action News 8 reporters, and a local news submission area for breaking news, news tips, and the ability to email news photos and videos directly to the newsroom to be featured on air. Additionally, the app provides up-to-date local weather conditions, hourly updates, and a seven-day forecast. An interactive radar allows users to zoom in and out to street level and watch storms as they approach. You can also share stories via email or your social media pages, and receive Monterey weather alerts and updates, KSBW weather videocasts, and more.