Monterey County Archives

Concern growing over burglaries in Monterey County

November 18, 2020 11:35 AM Elisha Machado

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said there have been more than a dozen burglaries in the county this…

Central Coast COVID-19 testing sites could see surge before holidays

November 18, 2020 11:57 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) More and more people are wanting to get tested before the holidays arrive. Some COVID-19 testing sites report seeing an uptick…

Outdoor heaters approved for Monterey wharves

November 17, 2020 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

On Tuesday, the Monterey City Council approved a measure allowing shops and restaurants to set up heaters outdoors to continue outdoor…

Thousands without power after vehicle drives into phone line, power poles in Marina

November 17, 2020 5:21 PM Victor Guzman

More than three thousand people are without power after a vehicle drove into a phone line and damaged three power poles Tuesday…

Rain threatens outdoor dining

November 17, 2020 11:21 AM Elisha Machado

The forecast shows chances of rain this afternoon in Monterey and other parts of the Central Coast, which could pose a threat to outdoor dining.…

Salinas Police awarded grant to address traffic safety concerns

November 17, 2020 3:25 PM Victor Guzman

Salinas Police are getting a boost in the form of a $137,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to address concerns in the…

Memorials vandalized at Greenfield cemetery

November 17, 2020 1:30 PM Victor Guzman

Flowers, statues and crosses at memorials in the Greenfield cemetery were left scattered and desecrated, prompting a Greenfield Police…

Pacific Grove man convicted on child molestation charges

November 17, 2020 9:50 AM Victor Guzman

A Pacific Grove man has been convicted on child molestation charges after a jury found he had continuously molested a 10-year-old…

Greenfield Union School District welcomes back students for in-person classes

November 16, 2020 11:58 AM Elisha Machado

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) A small number of students within the Greenfield Union School District were welcomed back into the classroom for the first…

Monterey County: Sand bags available to protect from flooding and debris flow

November 16, 2020 5:50 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) “If you can look uphill from where you are and see a burnt-out area, you are at risk.” Monterey County offers this bit of…

All Central Coast counties to increase restrictions as COVID cases skyrocket

November 16, 2020 12:39 PM KION546 News Team

SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that state health officials are “pulling an emergency brake” on California’s…

Salinas police investigate attempted murder late Saturday night

November 16, 2020 12:06 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on 200 block of Rianda Street on Saturday at around 8:41…

Monterey Moments mask distribution

November 14, 2020 6:11 PM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) As part of an effort to encourage safe travels during a pandemic, especially with the holidays coming up, The Monterey County…

Recall effort against Seaside city councilman aimed at harming mayoral chances

November 13, 2020 10:49 PM Josh Kristianto

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Seaside Residents United, the group that initiated a recall campaign against Seaside City Councilman Jon Wizard, announced on…

277 new COVID-19 cases reported at Correctional Training Facility in past 14 days

November 9, 2020 2:18 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that 142 new COVID-19 cases among inmates…

NPS grad to be part of SpaceX mission to International Space Station

November 13, 2020 2:55 PM Avery Johnson

SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts into orbit this weekend, and one of them has a connection to the Central…

Sheriff’s Office: Driver leads law enforcement on chase from Salinas to Morgan Hill

November 13, 2020 1:29 PM Avery Johnson

The driver of a stolen vehicle has been arrested after a chase that crossed county lines, according to the Monterey…

Arts Council of Monterey County offers grants for nonprofits in need of support for arts, culture projects

November 13, 2020 11:35 AM Avery Johnson

The Arts Council for Monterey County is partnering with the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to offer…

Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday

November 10, 2020 11:44 AM Avery Johnson

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…

City of Salinas conducting second interviews of City Manager candidates

November 12, 2020 11:03 AM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With a COVID-19 crisis still at a boiling point, a deep economic crisis hanging over the nation and with the budget of Salinas…

Monterey County child care providers take hit during COVID-19 pandemic

November 12, 2020 12:11 PM Megan Meier

Child care centers across the Central Coast have scaled back this year. They have reduced their enrollment size, but they are now taking on more…

Evacuation orders and warnings for Central Coast fires

August 19, 2020 12:01 PM Avery Johnson

See a Monterey County evacuation and damage assessment map here: Dolan Fire Evacuation Orders All lifted Evacuation Warnings Zone 27: Santa Lucia…

Small groups of Greenfield students to return to campus for in-person learning

November 12, 2020 3:33 PM Avery Johnson

The Greenfield Union School District announced Thursday that it will be allowing some students to return to campus…

Marina crash results in road closures, power outage

November 12, 2020 2:33 PM Avery Johnson

All lanes of traffic in all directions at the intersection of Del Monte Boulevard and Beach Road are closed due to a…

Construction of affordable housing for adults with mental illness expected to begin in early 2021

November 12, 2020 1:11 PM Avery Johnson

Interim announced that it will begin the construction of a complex of affordable housing for adults with…

Salinas police respond to shooting on Bellehaven Street

November 11, 2020 9:04 PM Veronica Macias

Salinas Police were at the scene of a shooting on Bellehaven Street Wednesday evening.…

Two Soledad veterans give back to future generations

November 11, 2020 10:28 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Two Soledad veterans give back to future…

Family escapes Greenfield house fire

November 11, 2020 3:34 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

A family in Greenfield was able to escape a house fire Wednesday afternoon after a neighbor warned them…

Soledad honors veterans with new banners along Front Street

November 11, 2020 11:28 AM Megan Meier

One-by-one, the names of 85 local veteran heroes were read off in front of a crowd in Soledad. Starting now, Soledad residents can find each of them…

Man arrested on gun-related charges at Salinas Motel 6

November 11, 2020 3:19 PM Avery Johnson

A man who police believe was under the influence of drugs was arrested Wednesday on several gun-related…

McShane and Askew call Monterey County Supervisor race with Askew in lead

November 11, 2020 11:08 AM Avery Johnson

With fewer than 10,000 votes left to count in Monterey County, Wendy Root Askew has 53% of votes in…

Watch: See the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration

November 11, 2020 10:50 AM Avery Johnson

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 10th Annual Veterans Day celebration in Salinas will be going on, but held…

Homemade explosive devices found in San Benito County

November 10, 2020 6:18 PM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said explosive devices have been detonated with the help of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…

Support for local business increases as Monterey County remains in purple tier

November 10, 2020 11:28 AM Megan Meier

Indoor operations at many business will remain shuttered after Monterey County’s request to move to the next reopening stage was denied by the…

Two children killed in King City mobile home fire started by heater malfunction

November 9, 2020 12:33 PM Avery Johnson

Two children have died as a result of a mobile home fire in King City, according to…

Tanimura & Antle recalls some packaged romaine lettuce

November 10, 2020 12:29 PM Avery Johnson

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is recalling some of its packaged romaine lettuce due to potential E.…

Monterey County adjudication request to move to red tier of reopening guidelines denied

November 5, 2020 2:56 PM Avery Johnson

Last week, Monterey County officials submitted an application that would allow the county to move to the…

Supreme Court to determine the future of the Affordable Care Act

November 9, 2020 10:45 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Supreme Court to determine future of the Affordable Care…

Freezing temperatures means end of season for some Monterey County growers

November 9, 2020 12:43 PM Megan Meier

Crops at JSM Organics in Royal Oaks are left frosted over, Monday, after chilling temperatures blew through the Central Coast.…

How a vaccine will be prioritized, according to local health officials

November 9, 2020 12:30 PM Drew Andre

The drugmaker Pfizer announced Monday that early data from its coronavirus vaccine shows it’s more than 90% effective.…

Monterey police look for suspect accused of cashing a stolen check

November 9, 2020 3:12 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of fraudulently cashing a stolen…

One of four suspects arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery

November 9, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on armed robbery-related charges in connection to an incident early Sunday…

Mobile spay and neuter clinic visits Salinas Chinatown

November 9, 2020 12:51 PM Avery Johnson

The SNIP mobile spay and neuter clinic made a stop in the Chinatown area of Salinas…

Debate over Biden projected victory

November 8, 2020 5:44 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Demonstrators debate projected Biden…

Salinas Valley State Prison officials investigate deadly stabbing

November 8, 2020 4:24 PM Elisha Machado

Salinas Valley State Prison officials are investigating the stabbing death of an inmate as a…

Man dead after fatal crash on Highway 101

November 7, 2020 5:39 PM Amelia Rosenberg

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) One man is dead after a fatal car crash that occurred on US 101 near Esperanza Road Saturday morning. The California Highway…

Biden/Harris celebrations on the Central Coast

November 7, 2020 6:24 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Biden/Harris celebrations…

Santa Cruz Co. write-in hiccup stalls ballot counting till next Monday

November 6, 2020 10:55 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Ballots across the Central Coast are still getting counted and it is resulting in some tighter…

Several Monterey County races too close to call

November 4, 2020 11:43 AM Elisha Machado

Several local government races are too close to call in Monterey County after the last round of results Tuesday…

Ballots left to count on the Central Coast

November 6, 2020 4:49 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Monterey County election officials say that results have not been released for about 41,000 ballots. The first update since Tuesday…