Salinas Police: felon, active gang member found with illegal guns and drugs
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- There are fewer guns and drugs on the streets after Salinas Police Department says it arrested a felon and active gang…
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Pinnacles National Parks warns of hours-long delays ahead of President’s Day
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION)- If you plan on spending this President’s Day outdoors, the Pinnacles National Park warns about hours-long delays to get…
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Magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattles near Tres Pinos
Did you feel it? A 3.6 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of the Central Coast Sunday…
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Couple rescued after getting lost in the Mitteldorf Preserve
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says a husband and wife are alive and well after getting lost in the Santa Lucia Mountains Friday…
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Fleet advisory for entangled whale near Monterey Bay
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a statewide fleet advisory for the commercial Dungeness…
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Carmel-by-the-Sea restaurants install air filtration systems for indoor dining.
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. — A new air filtration system is being adopted by some Carmel-by-the-Sea restaurants to help employees and customers feel…
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Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns canceled permanently
The Feast of Lanterns Board President said they had originally talked about just changing the event’s name but decided to just cancel the event…
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Salinas Mayor has sights set on supervisor position
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif, (KION) The door is open to declare candidacy for the June 7th statewide primary elections. Now, Salinas Mayor Kimbley is…
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“Shaking and rumbling” reported on Central Coast, cause unknown
Several messages and calls were sent to KION on reports of their houses shaking and hearing a loud rumbling sound Friday.…
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Suspect arrested in Sand City for meth, heroin and marijuana
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Sand City Police said they arrested a probationer and found 2.1 grams of heroin, 0.7 grams of suspected meth and around…
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Unmanned aircraft crashes in South Monterey County
JOLON, Calif. (KION-TV)– The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash of a Joby Aero experimental aircraft that happened on…
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Salinas receives grant as part of Homekey state program
The city of Salinas received a pair of grants from the state to purchase two former…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reveals jail expansions
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Jail has expanded its facilities to include new housing units to help accommodate more…
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Fire east of Greenfield at 3 acres
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– A controlled agricultural burn became uncontrolled on the Salinas River edge south of Elm Avenue. The Elm Fire is…
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Monterey County DA issues a correction on murder suspect’s prior sentencing
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni issued a corrective statement saying Gonzalo Echeverria — who is accused of killing a Salinas…
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Greenfield Police arrest man on gun charges
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– Greenfield Police said they arrested a man after using “flashbang” devices and finding him with a firearm Thursday…
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Police: Greenfield High student arrested after trying to sell marijuana products
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The Greenfield Police Department is investigating after it says a Greenfield High School student was caught trying to sell…
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Loved ones gather to bless Karina Chavez Vargas and Jesus Arias Villa
A mass of loved ones gathered on Towt Street Wednesday afternoon to honor the memory of a young Salinas couple that was murdered on that same street…
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Marina Police arrest man after stealing $3,000 ebike
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– Marina Police said they arrested a man after he allegedly stole a $3,000 ebike from the General Stillwell Shopping Center.…
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Parolee gang member arrested for guns, cash and fentanyl pills in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office ended a months-long investigation with the arrest of a parolee gang member on…
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Mask mandate to end across the state on Wednesday
Those masks can finally come off on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 mask mandate comes to an end.…
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The candidate filing period for Monterey County opens Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Elections department wants to remind candidates that the filing period for June 7 primary…
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Sacramento man arrested in connection to stabbing death of Seaside man in Monterey
Monterey Police are asking for the public’s help after a man was attacked and killed outside a restaurant early Sunday morning. Police believe…
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Police: Multiple card skimming devices found at Salinas Bank of America locations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 2:52 p.m.: Salinas Police said two additional card skimming devices were found at another Bank of America in the…
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Monterey County to host Joby Aviation job fair
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.- (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Workforce Development Board will help host a virtual job fair on Feb. 24 with Joby Aviation.…
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New road closures announced for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.– California Highway Patrol announces new road and lane closures for Feb. 13 to Feb. 19. Highway 1: Point Sur Lighthouse –…
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16-year-old suspect arrested in King City triple murder
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– A warrant was searched Friday morning resulting in the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect in a triple homicide that killed…
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Seaside to host Black History Month Exhibit
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The City of Seaside is hosting a Black History Month Reception at City Hall tonight at 7 p.m. Local Monterey County…
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Shotgun in sock and counterfeit money found in Greenfield arrest
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– A man was contacted on the outskirts of Greenfield Wednesday afternoon for a warrant for his arrest. Derick Barajas,…
Continue Reading Monterey DA’s office to host catalytic converter marking event
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will host a catalytic converter marking event on March 5. This…
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Inflation is going on the offense for the Super Bowl
SALINAS, Calif. — Many factors are causing grocery items to sky rocket and people are expected to be paying more than last year for their Super Bowl…
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What the redrawn congressional map means for the Central Coast
Congressional Districts have been redrawn and later this year people will vote in the primaries for their congressional…
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Soledad Police help distribute over 400 new coats
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Soledad Police Department helped distribute over 400 brand new coats for the community Thursday. One Warm Coat…
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Car into pole leads to East Bernal Drive closure
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– A car hit a light pole on East Bernal Street and has closed off the street from North Main Street to Maryal Drive. KION…
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Coroner: Woman found in Monterey Inn death deemed suicide
Monterey Police are investigating after a body was found inside a motel room in Monterey Sunday…
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Overturned gravel truck causes road closure in Marina
UPDATE 2/09/22 All lanes are now open as of Wednesday evening. MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The southbound lanes of Highway 1 are closed at Imjin…
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Warmer unseasonable temperatures draw beachgoers to the coast but water hazards are present
) Temperatures on Wednesday hit record highs in Salinas and Santa Cruz, and could peak by Thursday, with temperatures likely to warm a few more…
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Seaside Police helps puts out car on fire
Seaside Fire was able to put out an Audi that set on fire Wednesday afternoon after an electrical malfunction.…
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Monterey County joins 11 other California counties in lifting mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey County along with 11 other counties have announced beginning Wednesday, Feb. 16 they will lift their…
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‘Iconic’ Greenfield pizzeria lost in fire
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) — An iconic pizzeria in Greenfield is considered a total loss after a fire tore through the building early Wednesday…
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Monterey Bay F.C. roster signings
As of Tuesday, Feb. 8 Monterey Bay F.C. has 10 players on its active roster ahead of its first season in the United Soccer…
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Greenfield probation check leads to gun and drug arrest
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– Greenfield Police along with Soledad Police arrested a man early Tuesday morning after finding ammunition and drug…
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Pacific Grove Police arrest 2 for catalytic converter theft
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Police received made an arrest of two suspects and found tools and a catalytic converter in plain view on Saturday.…
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DUI arrest made during Salinas double murder investigation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said they arrested a man for felony DUI while they were investigating a double homicide on Saturday night…
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Police: 3 hit by car in North Salinas in stable condition
Salinas Police are investigating after they said three people were hit by a car in North Salinas just before dark on…
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Remembering Jesus Arias Villa, man gunned down in car in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have identified two people that were gunned down in their vehicle Saturday night on the 300 block of Towt…
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Two killed in shooting in Salinas identified
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead Saturday night in…
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Community Human Services receive $2.25 million for homeless youth aid
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Community Human Services (CHS) was awarded $2.25 million in grant money to support six street outreach counselors’…
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Monterey County mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinic to start Saturday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Beginning Feb. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. a new mobile vaccine and rapid PCR testing van is coming to Monterey County at San…
Continue Reading King City Police and City Hall lines currently down
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The King City Police Department says phone lines are down at City Hall and at the Police Department. If you need to…
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