Monterey County Archives

Photo Gallery: Overnight storm leaves damage behind in Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties

January 27, 2021 10:03 AM Avery Johnson

The strongest storm system of the season hit the Central Coast overnight, leaving behind…

Barn swept away in Limekiln area, four slides reported during storm

January 27, 2021 8:54 AM Avery Johnson

Officials are working to assess damage caused by an overnight storm, and there have been some reports of damage in the Big Sur…

Pacific Grove police report localized flooding, debris in roads

January 27, 2021 8:04 AM Avery Johnson

The Pacific Grove Police and Fire Departments say they are staying busy after a storm rolled through the city…

Monterey County hotels offer discounted rates to evacuees

January 26, 2021 4:43 PM Avery Johnson

Evacuation orders related to debris flow concerns have taken effect in several parts…

NWS: Flood warning for CZU Lightning Complex area canceled as rain shifts south

January 27, 2021 6:43 AM Avery Johnson

The National Weather Service Bay Area announced Wednesday morning that a flood warning for…

Jackknifed FedEx semi-truck blocking southbound lanes of Highway 101 through Soledad

January 27, 2021 12:55 AM Amelia Rosenberg

A jack knifed FedEx truck is currently blocking the southbound lanes of Highway 101 Wednesday morning.…

COVID-19 spread slows, as California lifts regional order and adjusts vaccine plan

January 26, 2021 6:42 PM Aaron Groff

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) A new week arrives with a flurry of coronavirus pandemic-related changes in California, from the lifting of the Regional…

Monterey County adjusts vaccine distribution plan

January 26, 2021 1:46 PM Stephanie Aceves

he Monterey County Health Department announced that they will be moving into Phase 1B…

Monterey County residents near burn scars face evacuation

January 26, 2021 12:34 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Monterey County residents living near the Dolan, River and Carmel Fire burn scars are…

Monterey County Sheriff shares statement about response to storm

January 26, 2021 4:19 PM Avery Johnson

The Central Coast is bracing for the strongest storm of the season, and the areas of most…

Former Seaside resident pleads guilty to raping underage relative in middle of jury trial

January 26, 2021 2:13 PM Avery Johnson

A former Seaside resident has pleaded guilty to multiple forcible rape and sexual assault charges, according…

One person shot in attempted carjacking on S. Main Street in Salinas

January 26, 2021 1:34 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder and attempted carjacking that happened on S. Main…

Investigators identify man killed in work-related incident at Royal Oaks company

January 25, 2021 5:25 PM Victor Guzman, Avery Johnson

CalOSHA authorities confirm they’re investigating how a worker was killed in a work-related incident at the Kristich Monterey Pipe…

Suspect arrested in connection to 2017 double homicide in Salinas

January 26, 2021 12:51 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a 2017 double…

At least one person shot in Salinas Saturday evening

Teen dies of injuries following December shooting in Salinas

January 26, 2021 11:25 AM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has died of injuries resulting from a shooting in…

Rep. Jimmy Panetta reintroduces bill to prohibit new oil and gas leasing on Central Coast

January 26, 2021 6:54 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) — Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) reintroduced the California Central Coast Conversation Act. The bill…

Salinas residents brace for heavy rain storm

January 25, 2021 6:50 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With evacuation warnings issued for burn scar areas in Monterey County, many residents spent their Monday taking safety…

California’s stay at home order lift surprises Monterey

January 25, 2021 7:32 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Predictions of the stay at home order removal began yesterday and restaurant owners are excited.…

Some choose to ride out fires despite mandatory evacuations

Evacuation warnings issued in Monterey County for residents near or within River, Carmel and Dolan fire burn scar

January 25, 2021 4:03 PM Victor Guzman

Monterey County officials are asking residents living within the burn scar of the River, Carmel and Dolan fires are being asked to prepare to…

Monterey County begins vaccinations of residents 75 and older

January 25, 2021 5:09 PM Victor Guzman

Monterey County Health officials have announced they will begin the process of vaccinating residents 75+ while also administering the vaccine to…

With the regional stay-at-home order lifted, what does it mean for Central Coast Counties?

January 25, 2021 12:42 PM Victor Guzman

The regional stay-at-home order is now a thing of the past for California, but this doesn’t mean all businesses can…

State health department lifts stay-at-home order

January 24, 2021 10:08 PM Victor Guzman

A letter issued by the California Restaurant Association is instructing its members that Governor Gavin Newsom’s regional stay-at-home order will be…

Man faces DUI and hit and run charges after crashing into building

January 25, 2021 6:08 AM Carina Nocon

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) 38-year old Alfonso Ortiz Islas is suspected of crashing into a building and fleeing the scene while under the influence of…

Concerns about non-essential hotel use in Carmel

January 10, 2021 4:30 PM Max Tarlton

As the state remains in a safer-at-home order, for most people, traveling has been reduced to essential travel only. Meanwhile, there are concerns…

Salinas mourns loss of local murder victim advocate

January 24, 2021 4:03 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Friends and family members say they are shocked and trying to cope with the loss of local murder victims advocate, 60-year-old…

First responders monitoring rainy weather conditions for possible hazards

January 24, 2021 2:00 PM Elisha Machado

First responding agencies across the Central Coast are monitoring weather conditions that could cause possible hazards, including mudslides,…

Salinas Police: Officer okay after man suspected of DUI crashes into patrol car

January 24, 2021 1:53 PM Victor Guzman

Salinas Police say a patrol officer is okay after a man suspected of DUI crashed into the officer’s police car Saturday…

Marina City Council considering new housing complex project

January 23, 2021 11:40 PM Josh Kristianto

MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina City Council is set to decide whether to approve a development permit for a new housing…

Renters and landlords could see a possible extension on CA eviction moratorium

January 23, 2021 5:36 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With an eviction moratorium set to expire on January 31st, many face the possibility of losing their homes. More than one…

Man arrested after admitting to burglary

January 23, 2021 5:35 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man was booked into the Monterey County Jail Friday after confessing to a…

Los Padres NF areas reopen; Dolan Fire area remains closed

January 22, 2021 10:06 PM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Roads and trails surrounding the Dolan Fire area will be closed through May 21st, 2021 at the Los Padres National…

Point Lobos, Pfeiffer Big Sur among parks now closed until at least May 3rd

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve temporarily closing to the public

January 22, 2021 9:09 PM Dominoe Ibarra

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) Point Lobos State Natural Reserve will be temporarily closing to the public beginning January 25-29, 2021, for…

California Roots Festival rescheduled until May 2022

January 22, 2021 8:55 PM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The California Roots Music & Arts Festival has been rescheduled for a second time. The festival will now take place on…

California unemployment backlog reaches highest level in months

January 22, 2021 2:59 PM Jonathan Sarabia

California’s unemployment backlog is at its highest. The Employment Development Department reported more than 900,000 claims.…

Former Salinas coach pleads no contest to rape, sexual assault charges

January 22, 2021 5:07 PM Avery Johnson

A former Salinas coach is facing more than 28 years in prison after pleading no contest to several…

Police identify man killed in stabbing on Russell Road

January 22, 2021 4:20 PM Avery Johnson

Police have released the identity of a man killed in a stabbing on Russell Road…

Crews respond to isolated mudflow in River Fire burn area

January 22, 2021 6:09 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District said it has responded to help with…

Santa Cruz County Bank opens Monterey branch

January 22, 2021 11:26 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County Bank announced that it has opened its first branch in Monterey…

Instagram shoe sale in Salinas results in robbery, hit and run arrest

January 22, 2021 10:57 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a man was arrested in connection to a robbery and hit and…

King City Police identify trends in “crash and run” traffic collisions

January 22, 2021 6:04 AM Carina Nocon

KING CITY, Calif (KION) The King City Police Department is sharing their concerns about traffic safety issues in the area. The department reviewed…

Monterey Bay Aquarium works to stay afloat while continuing to give back to community

January 21, 2021 12:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

The Monterey Bay Aquarium once accommodated thousands of patrons every day, but due to…

Paid Summer internship program helps shape local leaders in Monterey County

January 20, 2021 5:04 PM Veronica Macias

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The application deadline for the Bank of America Student Leaders Program which provides a paid internship at a local…

Biden administration signs executive order protecting DACA program recipients

January 21, 2021 1:46 PM Jonathan Sarabia

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to preserve DACA on his first day in office. He signed 17 orders and six of them were related to…

Pacific Coast Athletic League suspends high school sports schedule

January 21, 2021 8:55 PM Dominoe Ibarra

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL) Board of Managers has suspended the formal league competition schedules in all…

Carmel Unified School District ditches reopening plans

January 21, 2021 8:20 PM Veronica Macias

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) On Wednesday night the Carmel Unified School Board gave notice that the district will not reopen on February 1, 2021…

Boulder Creek residents brace for more stormy weather

January 21, 2021 8:21 PM Josh Kristianto

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION) Thousands are still without power in the Santa Cruz Mountains late Thursday night after a major wind storm knocked out…

Gonzales Unified School District hires new social worker to address mental health issues

January 21, 2021 2:51 PM Stephanie Aceves

The Gonzales Unified School District and city officials have agreed to hire an additional licensed clinical social worker in order to provide mental…

Vaccines administered to 200 Monterey County emergency workers

January 21, 2021 5:57 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas Firefighters Local 1270 said that they, along with members of the Monterey County…

Tracking future threats, conspiracies falling apart and family intervention – extremism expert speaks with KION

January 21, 2021 3:05 PM Aaron Groff

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory were waiting for the moment. As reported by the Associated Press – they “encouraged…

Salinas man pleads no contest to child molestation charges involving four children

January 21, 2021 2:24 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man, 47-year-old Rafael Becerra, has pleaded no contest to four felony charges relating to…