Monterey County Archives

Spreckels home badly damaged in overnight fire

February 11, 2021 9:53 AM Victor Guzman

Monterey County Regional Fire is investigating the cause of an overnight fire that left a home in Spreckels badly…

Soledad residents surprised by an act of kindness

February 11, 2021 11:31 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Some Soledad residents say they have been receiving a box of food on their door step and are surprised by the unexpected act of…

Vaccine dose-limiting syringe issue impacts Central Coast, results vary by health provider

February 11, 2021 4:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine vial contains an “overfill,” with vials having enough supply for six doses, instead of five.…

Thousands of pounds of drugs seized, 44 people charged in South Bay drug investigation

February 11, 2021 11:39 AM Avery Johnson

In a joint press conference, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, FBI, DEA and other agencies announced that…

Sheriff’s Office: Big Sur man arrested for possession of child pornography

February 11, 2021 5:21 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a Big Sur man has been arrested for possession of…

Marina man wanted in connection to police chase, hit and run

February 11, 2021 4:22 PM Avery Johnson

Marina police say they are looking for a man who hit parked cars and led officers on a chase early Thursday…

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am prepares for forecasted rain

February 11, 2021 11:56 AM Erika Bratten

The weather at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am isn’t always a…

Seaside police see uptick in shootings in recent months

February 10, 2021 10:47 AM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

The Seaside Police Department reports that it has seen more shootings recently, and they are asking for…

Local Black-owned businesses share message of empowerment

February 10, 2021 10:33 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Local Black-owned businesses share message of…

Local theater adapts to pandemic shutdown

February 10, 2021 11:29 AM Elisha Machado

Since the pandemic shutdown theaters, shows have been cancelled and rehearsals put on hold across the…

Monterey County to use 2-1-1 call system for vaccine appointments

February 10, 2021 2:35 PM Victor Guzman

The United Way and Monterey County have announced they will use their 2-1-1 call system in order to help those without internet access make COVID-19…

Pacific Grove man found guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges

February 10, 2021 3:20 PM Avery Johnson

A jury has found a Pacific Grove man guilty of four felony domestic-violence related charges,…

Water main break reported near Monastery Beach

February 10, 2021 10:38 AM Avery Johnson

The Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District reports that there was a water main break near Monastery Beach Wednesday…

New trailers added to Alternate Housing site in King CIty

Monterey County adds five new trailers to the Alternate Housing site in King City

February 9, 2021 10:06 PM Dominoe Ibarra

KING CITY, Calif. (KION) Five new trailers have been added to the Monterey County Alternate Housing site located at San Lorenzo Park in King City.…

Local leaders seek to address equity issues in vaccine rollout

February 9, 2021 11:52 AM Elisha Machado

Monterey County supervisors have brought up vaccine rollout equity concerns in recent weeks, including access to…

Monterey County debates community homeless solutions

February 9, 2021 6:31 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Monterey County debates homeless…

Family of man killed by fallen tree in Big Sur sues state

February 9, 2021 1:07 PM Victor Guzman

An Alameda County woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the State after a fallen tree in Big Sur killed her…

New act introduced to encourage use of e-bikes

February 9, 2021 11:48 AM Stephanie Aceves

Congressman Jimmy Panetta introduced a new bill to incentivize residents to use more e-bikes to reduce carbon…

Great white shark numbers up significantly in Monterey Bay

February 9, 2021 5:07 PM The Associated Press

There is a dramatic increase in the number of great white sharks swimming in Monterey Bay, including…

Salinas man sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for child molestation

February 9, 2021 4:32 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said 64-year-old Juan Salvador-Rivera of Salinas will serve…

Monterey County health officials to expand vaccine eligibility to include more groups next week

February 9, 2021 3:36 PM Avery Johnson

In Monterey County, the people currently eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine includes people…

Marina man arrested in connection to armed robbery at 7-Eleven

February 9, 2021 3:41 PM Avery Johnson

A Marina man is facing several charges after he was arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a…

Las Lomas man arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from boys, investigators suspect more victims

February 9, 2021 2:21 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on suspicion of soliciting sex from young boys,…

CVS changes start date of vaccine availability

February 9, 2021 12:13 PM Avery Johnson

CVS Health announced that it is pushing back the day it was scheduled to begin administering vaccines by a…

Salinas driver arrested on hit and run, DUI charges

February 9, 2021 11:17 AM Avery Johnson

A Salinas driver has been arrested and is facing hit and run, DUI and weapon-related charges following an incident Monday…

Monterey County to enforce state wide ban on cannabis ads along highways

February 8, 2021 5:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Monterey County to enforce state wide prohibition of Cannabis ads along interstates and highways…

Pacific Grove Police: 11 catalytic converter thefts reported over the last two weeks

February 8, 2021 9:44 PM Dominoe Ibarra

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Police Department has received reports of 11 catalytic converter thefts over the last two weeks.…

Greenfield swears in five new bilingual officers

February 8, 2021 12:09 PM Stephanie Aceves

The Greenfield Police Department is swearing in five new officers Monday, and all of them are…

Salinas restaurants struggle with limited outdoor dining

State and local leaders consider making outdoor dining a permanent option

February 8, 2021 1:34 PM Elisha Machado

State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) recently introduced a bill that would essentially allow for permanent outdoor…

Salinas Fire Department responds to dumpster fire

February 8, 2021 2:42 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Fire Department said it responded with police to the scene of a dumpster fire Monday…

Man arrested for armed robbery in Marina

February 8, 2021 7:04 AM Carina Nocon

MARINA, Calif. (KION) A man is now in jail after being suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven store while reportedly brandishing a knife in Marina.…

Health experts concerned Super Bowl gatherings could increase COVID case numbers

February 7, 2021 3:21 PM Elisha Machado

Health officials across the nation are concerned Super Bowl parties could fuel the spread of the coronavirus and possibly become super spreader…

Central Coast residents attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom

February 6, 2021 6:01 PM Amelia Rosenberg

Volunteers gathered signatures for the petition to recall Governor Gavin Newsom outside of the Walmart on North Davis Street…

Bay Area VA clinic to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible veterans at Marina clinic

February 5, 2021 5:48 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County officials announced Friday that the VA Clinic in Palo Alto has been approved to…

Salinas mayor asks county health to designate set amount of vaccines for farmworkers

February 5, 2021 11:22 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas mayor, Kimbley Craig, sent a letter to the Monterey County Department of Public Health requesting for a designated…

Monterey County to enforce ban on cannabis advertising on Highway 1, 101

February 5, 2021 1:31 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it will enforce a statewide ban on…

Student athlete recruitment hindered by pandemic

February 5, 2021 7:38 PM Jonathan Sarabia

The hopes and dreams of California student athletes trying to make it to the pros have not been dashed entirely despite restrictions on competitive…

Monterey County hospital closes half of its COVID-19 units as hospitalizations drop

February 5, 2021 11:22 AM Avery Johnson, Stephanie Aceves

Hospitalizations in Monterey County have decreased from as many as 230 hospitalized county-wide to…

Volunteers needed for Salinas Relay for Life event

February 5, 2021 4:22 PM Avery Johnson

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life says it needs volunteers for its upcoming…

SPCA Monterey County expected to give 100,000th pound of free pet food

February 5, 2021 3:41 PM Avery Johnson

SPCA Monterey County is hosting a free pet food bank event this weekend, and it is expecting to mark a…

Monterey County identifies sites for future mass vaccination clinics

February 5, 2021 2:58 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County officials said they are preparing locations for future mass COVID-19…

Salinas man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of girlfriend’s daughter

February 5, 2021 2:11 PM Avery Johnson

A Monterey County judge has sentenced a Salinas man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to…

Vehicle, apartment building hit by gunfire on Benito Street

February 5, 2021 1:08 PM Avery Johnson

Soledad police said officers are investigating a shooting that happened on Benito Street Thursday…

Salinas police search for suspect accused of using stolen credit card

February 5, 2021 12:00 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said they are looking for a…

Abandoned barracks catch fire in Fort Ord

February 5, 2021 11:33 AM Avery Johnson

The North County Fire Protection District said it provided help with a fire…

Castroville man arrested on stolen property, drug, and firearm charges

February 5, 2021 6:41 AM Carina Nocon

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Deputies with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man at a traffic stop after an investigation that lasted…

Drive-in movie nights return to the Monterey County Fair and Events Center

February 4, 2021 10:38 PM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Fair and Events Center said it will be bringing back drive-in movies to the Pattee Arena in late…

Restaurants and bars prepare for Super Bowl Sunday amid pandemic

February 4, 2021 12:59 PM Jonathan Sarabia

On Super Bowl Sunday, bars and restaurants on the Central Coast are typically filled with fans, but this year it is expected to look…

One person injured in shooting near Reservation Road and Del Monte

February 4, 2021 5:32 PM Avery Johnson

Marina police are looking for a suspect in connection to a shooting near Reservation Road and Del Monte…

CVS adds third Monterey County location for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

February 4, 2021 4:01 PM Avery Johnson

CVS Health announced Tuesday that it would begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 100 of…