Monterey County Archives

Trail crews prepare for future partial reopening of Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District

November 20, 2020 12:57 PM Avery Johnson

The Ventana Wilderness Alliance shared photos Friday of its trail crews at work preparing for…

Crews respond to structure fire on E. Carmel Valley Road

November 20, 2020 12:09 PM Avery Johnson

The Pine Canyon Fire Department said it responded to a structure fire at about 9:40 p.m.…

State Auditor lists Monterey as city at risk of significant revenue loss due to COVID-19

November 20, 2020 11:18 AM Avery Johnson

The Office of the California State Auditor has released an analysis of cities relying on tourism and entertainment…

Monterey County Free Libraries offers hotspots for students

November 20, 2020 10:53 AM Avery Johnson

To help students learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Monterey County Free Libraries…

Police chase ends with car slamming into Gino’s in Salinas, suspect detained

November 19, 2020 8:35 PM Veronica Macias, Drew Andre, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 11.20.20 1:45 a.m. A high speed police pursuit late Thursday evening ended with a car crashing into Gino’s Italian…

Central Coast hospitals are experiencing sharp increase in COVID-19 patients

November 19, 2020 2:33 PM Drew Andre

As coronavirus numbers spike across the country, locally hospitals are noticing a concerning trend too.…

California issues overnight stay-at-home order for counties in purple tier

November 19, 2020 2:22 PM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state is issuing a limited Stay at Home order due to the rising number…

Two abandoned buildings catch fire in Marina

November 19, 2020 5:13 PM Avery Johnson

Two abandoned buildings caught fire in Marina Thursday, according to the fire…

Meals on Wheels expands to Cachagua, looks to Big Sur

November 19, 2020 4:50 PM Avery Johnson

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula announced that is expanding its delivery service to Cachagua…

Monterey County DA’s Office will not file perjury charges against former domestic violence witness

November 19, 2020 1:42 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has finished its investigation into the testimony of one of its…

CHOMP offers free daily check-in phone calls

November 19, 2020 12:19 PM Avery Johnson

To help people recovering from an illness or those living alone in need of contact, the Community Hospital of the…

South County Animal Rescue hosts low-cost vaccination clinic

November 19, 2020 11:52 AM Avery Johnson

South County Animal Rescue will be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic at its visitor’s center…

Man arrested after police say he tried to toss backpack with guns and drugs

November 19, 2020 8:59 AM Mary Coleman

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION)–Soledad Police say when they were doing parole and probation compliance checks, Damian Guerrero tried to run from officers.…

Winter storm readiness

November 18, 2020 10:44 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Winter storm…

What Monterey County’s burn scars mean for winter

November 18, 2020 5:43 AM Zach McIntyre

This year, Monterey County suffered from devastating fires, but it’s the aftermath of those fires that has experts concerned. Mudslides, debris…

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…