Central Coast farmworkers share concerns about drought
In April Governor Gavin Newsom expanded his Drought Emergency Proclamation to certain counties around…
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Advocates express concerns about potentially keeping migrant children at Camp Roberts
Advocates across the Central Coast are concerned as Camp Roberts could potentially be a place where thousands of migrant children will be…
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One year after George Floyd’s death: Local organizations gather at Salinas City Hall to remember George Floyd
Local organizations gathered at Salinas city hall to remember the anniversary of George Floyd’s death and make their voices heard about defunding the…
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City of Gonzales Recreation now selling Summer Pool Passes for the community pool
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) The City of Gonzales Recreation wants you to beat the heat this summer at the Gonzales Community pool. Residents can now…
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Salinas man accused of stealing vehicle with dogs inside, firing gun during traffic stop
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with KION that there was an officer-involved shooting in Salinas Monday afternoon involving California…
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Board of Supervisors censures Monterey County Sheriff for alleged ‘inappropriate expenditures’
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is expected to consider adopting a resolution to censure Monterey…
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King City man convicted of raping child during a burglary sentenced
A King City man found guilty of violently raping a 10-year-old girl during a home burglary has been sentenced to life in prison without the…
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Monterey County man on parole for child molestation pleads guilty to distributing child pornography
A Monterey County man has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography and admitted to an enhancement for having a prior strike…
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Los Padres National Forest raises fire restrictions
Officials with the Los Padres National Forest have decided to raise fire restrictions due to an increasing risk for…
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CDCR confirms large fight at Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
A fight involving dozens of inmates at the Correctional Training Facility broke out Tuesday morning, the California Department of Corrections and…
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Monterey County graduating seniors receive $2,500 arts scholarship
The Arts Council for Monterey County awarded seven $2,500 scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing college degrees in the arts field, including…
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Monterey County task force investigates case involving $2.5 million worth of stolen vehicles
Thirty-five vehicles valued at a total of about $2.5 million have been recovered following an investigation by a Monterey County task force,…
Continue Reading Soledad prison opens housing facility for imprisoned veterans
A new housing facility for imprisoned veterans is opening at the Correctional Training Facility, according to the California Department of…
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Man arrested for failing to register as a sex offender and violating his parole terms
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina Police department reports that a man has been arrested after failing to register as a sex offender and being in…
Continue Reading YMCA’s Salinas Aquatic Center reopens to members, public
The Central Coast YMCA announced that the Salinas Aquatic Center is reopening…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for child rape, molestation involving three victims
A Salinas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for three counts of forcible rape of a child under the age of 14 and two counts of forcible…
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Smokeless fire pits returned to Carmel Beach
Smokeless fire pits have returned to Carmel Beach, according to the Carmel by the Sea Police Officers Association, but they are coming with a warning…
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Prescribed burn underway at Fort Hunter Liggett
Fort Hunter Liggett is warning community members that there is a prescribed burn underway in the…
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Natividad offers free vaccine clinics
Natividad Medical Center is offering two free vaccine clinics this…
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Prunedale man found guilty for assaulting his father
A Prunedale man has been found guilty of assault and attempting to dissuade the victim from prosecuting the…
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Local man faces several drug and weapon charges
A Salinas man is facing several drug and weapon…
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Three killed in Highway 1 crash in Carmel
Three people are dead following a crash at Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road Friday…
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Businesses looking to hire employees as restrictions lift face difficulties
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The owner of Grace Boutique and Nacho Bizness on Alvarado Street in Monterey tells KION it has been interesting to see the…
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Cannabis enforcement operations conducted in Monterey County
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Bureau of Investigations is conducting cannabis enforcement operations alongside the Department of…
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One person arrested on murder charge, two arrested on other charges after Soledad search
Soledad police say they have made an arrest in connection to the murder of Gregory…
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Sixteen-year-old high school student graduates with four degrees from Hartnell College
A 16-year-old student at Soledad High School will be graduating with much more than a high school diploma this…
Continue ReadingPrunedale man convicted of assaulting father, trying to get him to drop charges
A Prunedale man has been found guilty of assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury, battery causing serious…
Continue Reading Greenfield parolee arrested for alleged criminal threats
A person out on parole has been arrested on suspicion of making threats towards a family member, according to Greenfield…
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Rodeo’s Big Week Kick Off Concert with Toby Keith postponed to 2022
This year’s Big Week Kick Off Concert at the California Rodeo Salinas was set to feature Toby Keith, but fans will need to wait another…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony kicks off new downtown Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The ribbon is cut, ushering in a new era for Oldtown…
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King City announces new Police Chief
King City City Manager Steve Adams announced Thursday that he has appointed Keith Boyd as the new Chief of the King City Police…
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Big Sur Foragers Festival set to return in January 2022
A spokesperson for the Big Sur Foragers Festival announced Thursday that the event is set to return in person in January…
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Seaside City Council to discuss potential right to recall ordinance
The Seaside City Council is expected to discuss the possibility of a right to recall for hospitality workers at its meeting…
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California food banks report surge in number of people served in 2020
The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) has released its 2020 Impact Report outlining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Educators seek better support for children with special needs
When it comes to identifying a child with special needs, elementary school teachers are normally one of the first to do so. Educators are concerned…
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Marina City Council allocates $150,000 to repair Water City roller hockey building
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina City Council has assigned $150,000 for immediate repair of the Water City roller hockey building located on Second…
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21 inmates at Monterey County Jail indicted in EDD fraud investigation
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says 29 people have been indicted as part of an investigation into pandemic-related unemployment…
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Man killed in Soledad area shooting Tuesday identified by investigators
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man who was killed in a Soledad-area shooting Tuesday…
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SVMHS becomes first on Central Coast to get Magnet recognition
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System announced Wednesday that it has achieved Magnet recognition because of its “nursing professionalism,…
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SPCA warns against mistakenly taking baby birds away from parents
The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is issuing a warning about mistakenly taking baby birds away from their parents and sharing tips…
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Local health officials to address COVID-19 vaccine concerns
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are more widely available these days, but there are still residents who express concerns and doubts about the…
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey awarded contract to help wildfire survivors
The Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey said it has been awarded with a contract to help support local wildfire…
Continue Reading Three men arrested in connection to South County homicide
Three men have been arrested in connection to a homicide in the Soledad area Tuesday…
Continue Reading Community members fighting to save roller rink in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) A group of community members in Marina is trying to save what they view as a town staple: the Water City Roller Hockey and…
Continue Reading Soledad area shootings now homicide investigation
Two people have been shot in two different locations in the Soledad area, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
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Girl honors fallen K9 officers with a mile run at Hartnell College
It’s a story we brought you almost a year ago– a young local girl who started a lemonade stand to help raise money for fallen officers and their…
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Greenfield Fire Department to administer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The Greenfield Fire Department will be administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, May 22, 2021.…
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Greenfield approves new housing project for low-income families
The City of Greenfield approved a new housing project for low-income…
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Monterey City Council to consider letter of support for opening VA Pharmacy at Marina clinic
The Monterey City Council is expected to consider a letter showing support for a Veterans Administration Pharmacy at the Major General William H.…
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King City resident arrested in connection to two attempted home burglaries
King City police say a resident has been arrested in connection to two attempted home burglaries early Tuesday…
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