Monterey County Archives

Seaside homeless encampment is cleared out to continue new development

June 17, 2021 11:53 AM Max Tarlton, Melody Waintal

Homeless residents of a Seaside encampment packed their bags this week. As of Wednesday, they need to find a new place to…

DA: Man sentenced for raping teen expected to serve 50% or less of sentence

June 17, 2021 1:38 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a man convicted of raping a teenage girl while she was unconscious has been sentenced to 9 years…

One person killed, two injured in crash on Highway 101 north of Greenfield

June 16, 2021 4:39 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol said officers are at the scene of a head-on crash on Highway 101 at Hudson, just north of…

One person killed in crash on Carmel Valley Road

May 4, 2021 3:32 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol says one person has died as a result of a crash on Carmel Valley Road Tuesday…

Heat wave keeping PG&E, local residents on alert Wednesday

June 16, 2021 6:34 PM Josh Kristianto

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) California Independent System Operator (Cal ISO), the agency in charge of overseeing the state’s entire electrical grid, has…

Scottish man who faked death in Carmel jailed for rape

June 16, 2021 2:59 PM The Associated Press, Avery Johnson

A Scottish man who tried to evade justice by fleeing to the United States has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape and other sexual…

What do UC and CSU students think about their university’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements?

June 15, 2021 11:25 AM Jocelyn Ortega

COVID-19 vaccine mandates have been a topic of debate in the United States, especially on university campuses. Students had mixed…

How to keep cool as toasty temps hit the Central Coast

June 15, 2021 11:22 AM Erika Bratten

Toasty temperatures will make their mark across the Central Coast this week. With a heatwave on our doorstep, the National Weather…

Suspect in chase ending in Salinas identified as Gilroy homicide suspect

June 15, 2021 5:18 PM Avery Johnson

A man accused of leading Gilroy officers on a chase that ended in Salinas has been identified as the suspect in a homicide, according to Gilroy…

Panetta: Camp Roberts will not be used to house unaccompanied migrant children

June 15, 2021 1:39 PM Avery Johnson

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided not to use Camp Roberts to house unaccompanied migrant children, according to Rep.…

Governor Gavin Newsom hands out $50 gift cards in Seaside to incentivize Californians to get vaccinated

June 14, 2021 2:15 PM Melody Waintal

Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the state’s efforts to encourage more Californians to get vaccinated – including the final cash prize drawing…

Online daters reminded to be aware of scams and fake profiles

June 10, 2021 11:42 AM Max Tarlton

In modern, busy lives, online dating apps like bumble and tinder have grown in popularity over the years, but there’s some advice for those who may…

Monterey Bay Aquarium updates COVID-19 precautions

June 14, 2021 9:26 PM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As California prepares to fully reopen on June 15, 2021, businesses are still subject to implement their own guidelines in…

Local efforts aim to promote tourism and small businesses

June 14, 2021 11:41 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Local efforts are proposed to promote tourism and small businesses as California gets closer to its reopening…

Governor Gavin Newsom unveils “California Dream Vacations” incentive for vaccinated Californians

June 14, 2021 9:58 AM Victor Guzman

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The push for vaccinations goes beyond cash prizes as Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an incentive that would…

Teen boy sends deputies on bike chase

June 12, 2021 5:25 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A teenage boy is facing a variety of charges after sending deputies with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on a chase…

Monterey Police ask for help identifying attempted burglary suspect

June 10, 2021 9:14 PM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Police Department is reaching out to the community asking for help identifying an attempted burglary suspect…

Crews mop up following fire near San Juan Road in Aromas

June 11, 2021 4:48 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) A sigh of relief Friday night after firefighters stop a small fire north of Prunedale from growing into anything worse. It…

Colorful sidewalks in South County map safest routes to school

June 11, 2021 11:41 AM Jonathan Sarabia

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and the Monterey County Health Department have teamed up with South County schools and…

Two Monterey County residents win $50,000 as part of Vax for the Win program

June 11, 2021 10:21 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing the next 15 winners of the state’s Vax for the Win…

Monterey County brings goats to Jack Peaks Park to prevent wildfires

June 11, 2021 11:36 AM Melody Waintal

They’re baaaaack. Monterey County Public Works brought 600 goats Friday morning to eat their way through any thick vegetation in Jack Peak Park that…

Pacific Grove man arrested on suspicion of pointing pellet gun at pedestrians, giving fake name

June 11, 2021 5:40 PM Avery Johnson

A Pacific Grove man was arrested in Monterey after he reportedly pointed a pellet gun at pedestrians and gave officers a fake…

Castroville man gets prison time for domestic violence against girlfriend

June 11, 2021 5:17 PM Avery Johnson

A Castroville man has been sentenced to four years in prison after a jury found him guilty of inflicting injury on a person he was dating and…

Fire Official: 2021 Fire Season declared in Monterey, San Benito Counties

June 11, 2021 2:17 PM Avery Johnson

Fire season has officially begun in Monterey and San Benito Counties, according to Cal Fire…

Toxic chemicals found at California military installations, bill introduced to clean up

June 11, 2021 2:10 PM Avery Johnson

Sen. Alex Padilla said he and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced two bills to help clean up toxic PFAS chemicals found at military…

Family of boy lost at sea starts foundation to raise awareness about beach hazards

June 10, 2021 12:10 PM Jocelyn Ortega

In January, the Pruthi family was playing frisbee on the beach when one of their sons, 12-year-old Arunay, was caught by a sneaker wave and lost at…

Salinas residents asked to volunteer and help clean up Natividad Creek Park

June 10, 2021 9:08 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The City of Salinas is hosting a volunteer park clean-up event on June 23rd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Natividad Creek Park.…

Monterey County includes expansion of childcare, healthcare in budget proposal

June 10, 2021 11:35 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Monterey County proposed its budget and it includes money to expand child care and…

Suspect arrested in connection to shooting at Cutino Park

June 10, 2021 5:49 PM Avery Johnson

Seaside police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting at Cutino…

Suspect accused of shooting at Gilroy officers during chase arrested in Salinas

June 10, 2021 5:22 PM Avery Johnson

Gilroy police have arrested a suspect accused of shooting at officers during a high-speed chase Wednesday…

Police: Three juvenile gang members arrested in connection to gas station robbery

June 10, 2021 2:07 PM Avery Johnson

Greenfield police said three juvenile gang members have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at the Chevron Gas Station on El Camino…

Local fire agencies share concerns about staffing shortages

June 9, 2021 12:02 PM Jocelyn Ortega

With dryer conditions arriving sooner than expected, fire departments throughout Santa Cruz County have been working around the clock daily to…

Salinas City Council approves budget, changes police funding

June 9, 2021 11:11 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Cutting hundreds of thousands in police funding for the next fiscal year. The Salinas City Council passed their new budget…

Less than a week before state reopening, Californians express uncertainty

June 9, 2021 11:39 AM Jonathan Sarabia

As the reopening date for California approaches, there is still some uncertainty when it comes to masking and social distancing…

Colorful walks await Monterey County elementary students

June 9, 2021 5:20 PM Courtney Aitken

While students may not be thinking about returning to school just yet, Monterey County is already taking creative steps to make improve their…

Organizers of Monterey Jazz Festival announce 2021 event dates

June 9, 2021 1:36 PM Avery Johnson

Organizers of the Monterey Jazz festival announced that the music will be returning to the Central Coast after cancellations due to the COVID-19…

Firefighters respond to a fire in North Salinas

June 8, 2021 9:39 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Firefighters responded to reports of a fire that started at a home in North Salinas Tuesday night. The California Highway…

Monterey County seeks to provide more housing for agricultural workers

June 8, 2021 11:58 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Monterey County officials are working towards an expediting permitting program for Employer-Sponsored Farmworker…

Sewer rates increase for Monterey One Water customers starting July 1

June 4, 2021 11:57 AM Melody Waintal

Monterey One Water Board voted 6 to 4 to increase sewer rates 120% in the next four…

Mann Packing homicide suspect found dead in Monterey County Jail

June 8, 2021 2:06 PM Victor Guzman

The suspect in a Gonzales murder investigation who was arrested in early June has been found dead in his jail…

Seaside man arrested on multiple charges related to domestic violence incident

June 8, 2021 1:30 PM Avery Johnson

A Seaside man has been arrested on several charges in connection to a domestic violence incident and items found during a…

Vehicle crashes into PG public works building, killing driver early Saturday

June 5, 2021 6:31 PM Josh Kristianto

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after their car crashed into a Pacific Grove public works building early Saturday…

Two men accused of leaving scene of suspected DUI crash in Monterey arrested

June 7, 2021 5:17 PM Avery Johnson

Two men have been arrested following a suspected DUI crash Sunday…

Monterey County DA launches Multi-Cultural Community Council

June 7, 2021 4:01 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced that she has created a council intended to increase intercultural relationships and…

Southbound Highway 101 near Bradley reopens after overturned big rig blocks highway

June 7, 2021 8:16 AM Max Tarlton

KING CITY, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE: An overturned big rig has been cleared from Highway 101 near Bradley and Highway 101 is back open after being…

Apple previews new macOS with a familiar name

June 7, 2021 1:22 PM Avery Johnson

Apple unveiled several changes at its WWDC 2021 event, and the company previewed its macOS Monterey, the newest version of its desktop operating…

Police: Man arrested for breaking into Marina home while resident was inside

June 7, 2021 12:27 PM Avery Johnson

A Seaside man was arrested in Marina after he allegedly broke into a home while the resident was inside, according to Marina…

Man accused of robbing victim with metal pipe in Salinas

June 7, 2021 11:21 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a man was arrested on suspicion of robbery…

Pollen allergies are affecting people worse this year, according to local doctors

May 28, 2021 8:10 AM Max Tarlton

Many of us deal with allergies as the seasons change… but this year seems to be exceptionally bad for allergy…

Local residents excited about outdoor dining extension

June 4, 2021 10:30 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Hundreds of residents and visitors came out in Monterey on Friday to celebrate the start of the weekend, with restrictions…