Monterey County Archives

Gonzales High School alumni launch mentorship program

August 6, 2020 11:45 AM Megan Meier

Gonzales High School alumni are connecting with 9th-12th grade students this Fall.…

Pacific Grove approves citations for face covering violations

August 6, 2020 4:25 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Grove is the latest Central Coast city to approve issuing citations to people not wearing face coverings in…

WATCH: Procession for former Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio

August 6, 2020 3:46 PM Avery Johnson

Former Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio was laid to rest…

Advisories lifted at two Monterey beaches

August 5, 2020 10:39 AM Avery Johnson

Both Monterey Municipal Beach and Monterey State beach are under a beach advisory that was posted…

Salinas High School teacher named Monterey County Teacher of the Year

August 6, 2020 2:19 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas High School teacher Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 2021 Monterey County Teacher of the…

Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics

August 6, 2020 11:43 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…

Districts continue meal distribution programs as classes begin

August 5, 2020 10:33 AM Elisha Machado

While students are doing distance learning at home across the Central Coast, many districts will still provide meals for kids this academic…

Central Coast schools welcome students back online

August 5, 2020 11:41 AM Megan Meier

The first day back to school will look a lot different for many on the Central Coast this year.…

WATCH: Victim of fall in Arroyo Seco rescued with CHP helicopter

August 5, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

The victim of a fall in the Arroyo Seco Recreational Area was rescued, and the…

TAMC asks for Hispanic, Spanish-speaking community members for input about potential new service

August 5, 2020 2:33 PM Avery Johnson

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County has released a survey, and it is…

CDCR reports 21 employee COVID-19 cases at Salinas Valley State Prison

August 5, 2020 12:54 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that 21 employees in…

Free pop-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Marina

August 5, 2020 12:10 PM Avery Johnson

A pop-up COVID-19 testing site is opening in Marina…

Monterey County sets out to solve litter problem along Arroyo Seco River

August 4, 2020 12:12 PM Megan Meier

The Arroyo Seco River is a hidden gem in South Monterey County. “Uninhibited nature. That’s the way it should be,” said Monterey County Supervisor,…

Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward

August 4, 2020 7:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…

Carmel considering cancelling remaining city events for year due to pandemic

Carmel cancels remaining 2020 special events due to pandemic

July 30, 2020 8:31 PM Josh Kristianto

CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Carmel-by-the-Sea seems as packed as ever as the Central Coast experiences renewed restrictions for businesses and public…

California Rodeo Salinas cancels 2020 event

August 4, 2020 10:40 AM Avery Johnson

The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it is canceling its 2020 event after initially postponing it until…

Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic

August 4, 2020 12:00 PM Elisha Machado

While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…

Missing diver found after 4-day search in Big Sur

August 4, 2020 1:00 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has found a missing free-diver who went missing while spearfishing in a cove last…

20 COVID-19 cases reported at Monterey County childcare facilities

August 4, 2020 3:01 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Social Services reports that there have been 20…

Pacific Grove man dies in crash on Highway 1 near Garrapata State Park

August 3, 2020 7:31 PM Aaron Groff, Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol said a 37-year-old Pacific Grove man died in a crash on Highway…

Monterey County man found guilty of killing four family members granted parole

August 4, 2020 11:52 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that the Board of Parole…

Salinas Police investigating shooting on Alma Avenue

August 4, 2020 9:01 AM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police are looking into a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. Around 12:30, officers responded to a call…

Central Coast schools prepare parents for distance learning

August 3, 2020 11:39 AM Elisha Machado

School districts on the Central Coast are preparing parents to tackle distance learning in the new academic…

Multiple structures damaged in fire on Dolan Road

August 3, 2020 5:43 PM Avery Johnson

Multiple structures have been damaged in a fire on Dolan Road…

Two Monterey County doctors accused of negligence by California Medical Board

August 3, 2020 2:07 PM Avery Johnson

Two Monterey County doctors, Dr. Erik Jacobson and Dr. Paul Tocchet, are facing…

Monterey’s sister city donates medical masks, goggles

August 3, 2020 1:42 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey’s sister city in Taiwan has donated medical masks and goggles to help during the COVID-19…

Suspect in Pebble Beach sexual assaults pleads guilty to charges

August 3, 2020 1:32 PM Avery Johnson

A Texas man has pleaded guilty to charges related to Pebble Beach sexual assaults, according to the Monterey…

Pacific Grove and Carmel consider citations for those not wearing face covers in public

August 2, 2020 5:56 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Pacific Grove and Carmel consider face mask ordinance and…

Seaside homeless relocate to Fort Ord, hoping for permanent housing solutions

August 1, 2020 4:48 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Roberts Lake homeless encampment relocates to Fort Ord…

Downtown Salinas acclimating to COVID-19 lifestyle

July 31, 2020 8:00 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Friday night in downtown Salinas brought out a decent crowd looking to reclaim the weekend vibes tarnished by the COVID-19…

Elementary schools consider applying for waiver to allow for in-person instruction

July 31, 2020 12:48 PM Megan Meier

Schools on the Central Coast are considering applying for a waiver that would allow for in-person instruction during the…

Group is “all in” to help unemployed during COVID-19 pandemic

July 31, 2020 6:26 PM Megan Meier

Isobel Swart is only in 4th grade, but every Wednesday has has a very special job. “We put together all this food to give out to people who have lost…

Motorcyclist killed in Salinas crash

July 31, 2020 11:08 AM Victor Guzman

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Thursday night crash on Williams…

Downed power line causes backups on Highway 101

July 31, 2020 7:59 AM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– A downed power line is causing major backups on Highway 101 across all lanes near Spence Road. The CHP, fire department and…

PG restaurant struggles amid parklet program

July 30, 2020 2:53 PM Max Tarlton

For many businesses in Pacific Grove, the parklet program allowing restaurants to use the parking…

Tesla, PG&E break ground on Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage system

July 30, 2020 12:24 PM Avery Johnson

PG&E and Tesla have started construction on a lithium-ion battery storage system at…

Salinas police report fewer homicides, increase in number of Hispanic officers

July 30, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department has released new crime and staffing data, and it appears to…

Central Coast families choose to homeschool during COVID-19 pandemic

July 30, 2020 1:22 PM Megan Meier

Families on the Central Coast are seeking homeschooling resources and guidance before the start of the school…

Salinas teen arrested following shooting near Del Monte Avenue and Towt

July 30, 2020 2:16 PM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting at the corner of Del Monte Avenue and Towt…

Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake Wednesday night East of King City

July 29, 2020 10:41 PM Aaron Groff, Dann Cianca

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.9 earthquake along the San Andreas Fault in Monterey County,…

CNA: At least 8 SVMHS perinatal nurses test positive for COVID-19

July 29, 2020 7:47 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Nurses Association in Salinas tells KION that at least eight perinatal department nurses at the Salinas Valley…

Monterey County hospitals unite in Call to Action against COVID-19

July 29, 2020 1:44 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County leaders and four area hospital CEOs came together on Wednesday in a public Call to Action against the…

Monterey County schools prepare for start of academic year

July 29, 2020 11:19 AM Elisha Machado

With the start of the school year just around the corner, school districts are making sure kids are…

Warning about new contact tracing phone scam

July 29, 2020 12:28 PM Max Tarlton

Police and Sheriff’s Departments are warning about telephone scams that are preying on people fearful of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing King City Fire Department

July 29, 2020 4:37 PM Avery Johnson

King City police have made an arrest in connection to a burglary at the Fire…

King City man arrested on sexual assault of minor allegations

July 29, 2020 4:13 PM Avery Johnson

The King City Police Department said a man has been arrested for allegations of sexual assault of a…

Health Department offers free COVID-19 testing at Castroville library

July 29, 2020 3:31 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 testing at the Castroville…

Monterey County to receive more than a million in CARES Act grants to help small businesses

July 29, 2020 3:23 PM Avery Johnson

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the department’s Economic…

City of Gonzales to issue citations to those violating face covering orders

July 29, 2020 1:37 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Gonzales has issued an executive order putting fines in place for people who violate face covering…

Salinas High School senior raises money for signs to help visually impaired students

July 29, 2020 12:36 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas High School student is helping visually impaired students by raising money for new…