Monterey County Archives

Car crashes into building in Salinas

November 9, 2021 1:15 PM Melody Waintal

A car ran into an electric pole and crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Salinas.…

Salinas PD K9 catches ice cream man selling meth

November 9, 2021 5:21 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police Department’s Violence Suppression Task Force arrested two more drug dealers this week with the help of their K9…

Gonzales woman sentence after man, child die in DUI crash

October 25, 2020 1:40 PM Melody Waintal

One man and one child are dead following a DUI crash…

Mudslide in Monterey County leaves car stuck on the road

November 9, 2021 10:39 AM Melody Waintal

Monterey County Regional Fire reported a mudslide after Tuesday morning’s showers.…

Salinas Police searching for suspect after robbery at Credit Union

November 5, 2021 3:45 PM Veronica Macias, Melody Waintal

Police officers in Salinas are asking people to avoid the area of South Main and Acacia as they look for at least one suspect of a robbery Friday…

Increase in visitors expected as international travel restrictions lifted

November 8, 2021 11:34 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Central Coast expects to see an uptick in visitors after international travel restrictions are lifted in the United States.…

Salinas PD K9 helps bust one of three drug dealers

November 8, 2021 5:56 PM Melody Waintal

On Friday, the Violence Suppression Task Force arrested three drug dealers under two different search…

PG&E prepares for more wet weather on the Central Coast

November 8, 2021 11:28 AM Lisa Principi

Another wet storm is on the way to the Central Coast tonight, and Pacific Gas & Electric is preparing for more possible…

Central coast vet discusses services available to fellow veterans

November 7, 2021 12:03 PM Stephanie Aceves

Veteran Jack Murphy discussed services available to his fellow veterans on the central coast Sunday.…

Soledad Police say case involving Gabilan Elementary School student has been resolved

November 5, 2021 5:55 PM Melody Waintal

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) UPDATE: 11/6/21 11:00 a.m. The Soledad Police Department says that this case has been resolved and that there is not threat to…

Mask mandate returns to Monterey County

November 1, 2021 11:22 AM Jonathan Sarabia

An indoor mask mandate is expected to be in effect after Monterey County’s transmission rate continues to be substantial, according to the Centers of…

Correction Officer caught sending sexually explicit media to females under 14 years old

November 5, 2021 11:16 AM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police arrested a 22-year-old correctional officer for sending “sexually explicit content to a minor and annoying and molesting a child.”…

Attempted murder suspects sentenced for gang-related shooting in April 2018

November 4, 2021 11:12 PM Melody Waintal, Sarah Rosenthal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE NOV. 4, 2021 A third-gang member has been sentenced to prison for the 2018 shooting in East Salinas. Alvaro…

Victim loses home in real estate fraud scheme in Salinas

November 4, 2021 12:52 PM Veronica Macias

Rosa Garcia wishes she could turn back time and regrets hiring someone to help file a loan modification on her Salinas…

Monterey County residents may have their personal information breached

November 4, 2021 3:01 PM Melody Waintal

A contractor providing behavioral health services to several Monterey County clients experienced a network data breach that could affect more than…

Woman sentenced real estate scam that caused people to lose their homes

October 6, 2021 5:35 PM Melody Waintal

Many victims throughout California lost their homes because of her negligence, according to the District Attorney’s Office.…

Salinas Police identify dead man near the creek

October 18, 2021 10:59 AM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police found a dead man in his late 20s or early 30s near the creek at 1400 block of Constitution Boulevard on Oct. 18…

New Student Housing revealed in CSUMB

November 3, 2021 11:51 AM Jonathan Sarabia, Melody Waintal

Students have already started moving into the recently completed Mosaic Student Housing complex at Cal State University Monterey Bay.…

Human remains found in Monterey County on Halloween in connection to Fairfield homicide

November 1, 2021 6:13 PM Melody Waintal

Fairfield Police Department said they arrested three individuals after human remains in Monterey County were discovered following the investigation…

How is the central coast preparing to vaccinate children 5-11 years old

November 3, 2021 12:00 PM Stephanie Aceves

Schools around the central coast are currently waiting for the go-ahead to start administering vaccines to children 5 to 11 years old.…

Former Monterey batting cage owner found dead pending charges on suspicion of sexually assaulting boys

April 16, 2021 1:16 PM Avery Johnson, Melody Waintal

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a former Monterey batting cage owner…

Multiple home burglaries in Pacific Grove, police report

November 3, 2021 11:46 AM Melody Waintal

Pacific Grove Police Department arrested a 53-year-old woman accused of breaking into people’s homes and stealing their prescription medication, cash…

A new parklet extension up for debate for Carmel-by-the-Sea

November 2, 2021 7:49 PM Erika Bratten

Parklets popped up and stayed up along the streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea, as a temporary solution to pandemic dining and wine tasting in the city.…

Local bakery prepares for Dia De Los Muertos

November 2, 2021 10:40 AM Jonathan Sarabia

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local bakery prepares to sell pan de Muerto on one of their busiest holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. La Soledad Bakery in Salinas…

Highway 1 fully reopen after rockslide cleared near Monterey and San Luis Obispo County

October 27, 2021 12:43 PM Melody Waintal

Caltrans closed Highway 1 from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Fullers Point in Monterey County due to a rockslide.…

Día de los Muertos Events near you

November 2, 2021 1:26 PM Melody Waintal

From pan de muertos and sugar skulls to marigolds and alters, Nov. 2 is a day many take the time to pay tribute to their loved ones who are no longer…

Driver hits 50-year-old woman walking into traffic in Salinas

November 2, 2021 10:48 AM Melody Waintal

Police said a 50-year-old woman stepped into traffic without giving cars time to yield.…

Landlines down in several parts of Monterey County

November 1, 2021 5:34 PM Melody Waintal

King City Police announced on Monday that their landline telephone and cell phone service is down.…

Monterey Bay Aquarium requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test; starts November 1st

November 1, 2021 7:28 PM Stephanie Aceves

As of November 1st, The Monterey Bay Aquarium is now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for visitors 12 and…

Salinas Airshow kicks off this weekend

October 30, 2021 11:58 AM Stephanie Aceves

The 40th annual California International Airshow Salinas returns this weekend, October 30th and 31st.…

Highway 1 through Big Sur reopens after rockslide

October 30, 2021 7:00 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A portion of Highway 1 that was closed due to a rockslide reopened…

School honors COVID-19 deaths with an altar for Dia De Los Muertos

October 29, 2021 6:45 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Fremont Elementary remembers and celebrates their loved ones lost due to COVID-19 for Dia De Los…

Monterey High School football game cancelled due to COVID-19

October 29, 2021 12:14 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey High School canceled their football game against Gonzales High on…

Premiere Cinemas in Soledad officially opens

October 29, 2021 11:59 AM Lisa Principi

People who live in Soledad no longer have to drive all the way to Salinas to see the latest films on the big screen. Premiere Cinemas, the city’s…

Salinas Police Department host town hall over pedestrian and bicycle safety after several incident reports

October 28, 2021 8:21 PM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police Department is hosting a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 17. from 6 p.m. to 7:30…

Monterey County District Attorney’s Office reports an increase in robo calls

October 29, 2021 9:27 AM Taryn Mitchell

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is reminding you to be on the lookout for…

Monterey County holds community town hall on vaccinations for children

October 27, 2021 10:26 AM Melody Waintal

Monterey County will be answering questions about children vaccinations for COVID-19 on Oct. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. over zoom.…

Premier Cinemas to open in Soledad in time for Halloween

October 27, 2021 6:04 PM Melody Waintal

Premiere Theaters in Soledad is opening its theater Friday, just in time for Halloween.…

Central Coast 2021 Halloween Guide

October 27, 2021 1:35 PM Melody Waintal

Halloween festivities are kicking off this weekend and this year we’re giving you a look at all of the events taking place across Monterey, San…

Inmates must be vaccinated to see visitors in state prison, CDCR says

October 27, 2021 5:43 PM Melody Waintal

The State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announces inmates at state prisons participating in in-person visitations must be vaccinated…

Vaccinating kids aged 5-11 for COVID: What parents should know

October 27, 2021 11:38 AM Lisa Principi

An independent FDA advisory panel has voted to authorize a lower dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11, making the vaccine one step…

FBI said shots were fired at Carmel-by-the-Sea Chase bank robbery

October 25, 2021 12:58 PM Victor Guzman, Lisa Principi, Melody Waintal

The Federal Bureau of Investigation of San Francisco is leading the investigation into a bank robbery that happened in…

Rain spoiled crops for farmers near Watsonville

October 26, 2021 8:54 PM Jonathan Sarabia, Veronica Macias

Rain isn’t what JSM Organics wanted for their one acre of bell peppers that were ready to pack and sell as soon as next week.…

Salinas Police Department announces new Chief of Police

October 26, 2021 11:07 AM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Mayor Kimbley Craig announced the new Salinas Police Chief Monday morning. Interim Police Chief Roberto Filice was promoted to…

Marina Man convicted for assaulting roommate

October 25, 2021 5:27 PM Melody Waintal

After a two-day jury trial, Michael Perkuhn, 51, was convicted of assaulting his…

High surf warning on the Monterey and Santa Cruz County coast

October 25, 2021 11:49 AM Jonathan Sarabia, Melody Waintal

There is a high surf warning until Tuesday at 11 a.m. Expect 20-30 foot waves this week with strong rip currents and possible coastal…

Zoom-chat with biologist taking care of Iniko, the condor that survived the Dolan Fire

October 25, 2021 2:30 PM Melody Waintal

Ventana Wildlife Society is hosting a Zoom Chat on Thursday, Oct. 28 where the Condor team will talk about their incoming release of their condors…

If you’ve been affected by the power outages, you may be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits

October 25, 2021 12:52 PM Melody Waintal

California residents in 14 counties affected by the extreme winds and power shutoffs could be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits.…

Two Monterey County parks close due to weather

October 25, 2021 10:45 AM Melody Waintal

Jacks Peak Park and San Lorenzo Park in Monterey County are closed on Monday because of the current…

Somewhere over Gonzales, there is a rainbow

October 25, 2021 10:25 AM Melody Waintal

GONZALES, Calif. (KION) After a weekend of rain, one of our viewers shared an image of a rainbow that popped up outside in Gonzales. Yvonne was…