Monterey County Archives

Dolan Fire crews on alert for spot fires

September 14, 2020 10:37 PM Jocelyn Ortega

JOLON, Calif. (KION) The Dolan Fire continues to rage on the Central Coast and now fire officials say spot fires could be a challenge in their fight…

CHP breaks ground on new resident post in Big Sur

September 14, 2020 11:29 AM Elisha Machado, Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol broke ground on a new Big Sur Resident Post Monday…

Kitten injured in Carmel Fire returned to family

August 26, 2020 4:40 PM Avery Johnson

SPCA Monterey County rescued a cat and a injured kitten from the area around the Carmel Fire…

Salinas police search for man accused of throwing woman to ground, punching her

September 14, 2020 12:05 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for a man accused of throwing a woman to the ground and punching…

Crews work to contain 100 acre spot fire near Dolan Fire

September 14, 2020 11:51 AM Avery Johnson

Officials with the Los Padres National Forest said a 100 acre spot fire broke out near the Dolan Fire over the…

Dolan Fire ranks fourth largest fire in Monterey County history

September 13, 2020 6:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Dolan Fire ranks 4th largest fire in Monterey County history.…

Political rallies hitting the Central Coast

September 12, 2020 5:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Elections are drawing near and more people are beginning to come out and make their voices heard this upcoming election.…

Son accused of killing father

September 12, 2020 2:34 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man is in custody after shooting and killing his father…

Monterey police arrest man allegedly found with meth, heroin and marijuana

September 11, 2020 4:33 PM Avery Johnson

A Santa Cruz man was arrested in Monterey Wednesday after he was allegedly found with meth, heron and…

Monterey County warns homeowners to avoid ash during fire cleanup process

September 11, 2020 3:16 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County is preparing for Phase 1 of cleanup for properties affected by the Carmel and River…

Woman accused of intentionally starting fires on Highway 101 arrested

September 7, 2020 2:33 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol confirms that a woman has been arrested after being accused of intentionally starting…

SPCA for Monterey County to host pet food bank events

September 11, 2020 1:43 PM Avery Johnson

The SPCA for Monterey County said that in addition to its bi-weekly free pet food offerings, it will be holding…

One dog killed, another dog and two people injured in Monterey dog attack

September 11, 2020 12:23 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been cited after his two Mastiffs allegedly attacked two small dogs and two…

Why real estate is experiencing a buying frenzy on the Central Coast

September 11, 2020 10:37 AM Mary Coleman

CARMEL, Calif. (KION)– The coronavirus has changed so many aspects of our lives, and the housing market is no different. In fact, just a quick…

Mission San Antonio de Padua buffering defenses against Dolan Fire

September 10, 2020 7:56 PM Josh Kristianto

JOLON, Calif. (KION) Staff at a historic mission in South Monterey County are trying to keep the buildings from burning down if the Dolan Fire makes…

Halloween plans adjusted during coronavirus pandemic

September 10, 2020 1:20 PM Max Tarlton

Some people plan on sticking with their Halloween traditions, while others are changing the way they celebrate this year because of concerns of…

Evacuation centers and shelters on the Central Coast

August 20, 2020 5:44 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville Pets are allowed at the evacuation centers in Santa Cruz County, but…

Vehicle fire off Metz Road extinguished

September 10, 2020 11:49 AM Avery Johnson

Greenfield firefighters said they worked with Cal Fire to extinguish a vehicle fire off Metz…

Fire agency lending sifter boxes to those who lost homes in Carmel Fire

September 10, 2020 11:31 AM Avery Johnson

Cachagua Fire said it is lending sifter boxes to help community members who lost homes in the Carmel…

Portable fire shelters protect firefighters during Dolan Fire

September 9, 2020 7:52 PM Josh Kristianto

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Big Sur Smokehouse restaurant along Highway 1, as well as the rest of the coast near the Dolan Fire, saw a weird mix of fog…

Salinas Valley Fairgrounds assisting displaced evacuees and animals

September 9, 2020 8:13 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Salinas Valley Fairgrounds now assisting evacuees and animals…

Shelter in place near Lighthouse and Central in Pacific Grove lifted

September 9, 2020 5:34 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Grove police are asking residents in the area between Lighthouse Avenue, 12th Street, 9th Street and…

Local team prepares to move out animals from Dolan Fire evacuation zones

September 9, 2020 5:29 PM Elisha Machado

As more and more people evacuate or prepare to leave because of the Dolan Fire, a team of locals is getting ready to help evacuate…

Former Seaside High teacher’s aide arrested for alleged sexual relationship with two former students

September 9, 2020 2:52 PM Avery Johnson

A former Seaside High School teacher’s aide has been arrested for having alleged sexual relationships with two…

Engineers to install emergency drainage measures to areas of Highway 1 affected by Dolan Fire

September 9, 2020 1:44 PM Avery Johnson

Caltrans said it has entered into a $2 million contract with S. Chaves Construction to install emergency protective…

Teen arrested for rape allegations in King City

September 9, 2020 1:08 PM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old male was arrested for reportedly raping an underage female in King City last…

U.S. Forest Service closes all California National Forests due to wildfires

September 9, 2020 12:39 PM Avery Johnson

The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region said it will be temporarily closing all National Forests in California due to…

CSUMB breaks ground on new student housing units

September 9, 2020 12:09 PM Elisha Machado

Community leaders and CSUMB staff broke ground on new 12-unit student housing project, called Mosaic Student…

Air quality remains good despite orange hue

September 9, 2020 12:01 PM Max Tarlton

KION spoke to Richard Stedman with the Monterey Bay Air Resource District who says the air quality at their testing sites remain at good to moderate.…

Smoke, dust whirl advisory issued for areas around River and Carmel Fires

September 7, 2020 11:59 AM Avery Johnson

Cal Fire has issued a smoke advisory related to the River and Carmel Fires, which are both fully…

Businesses pulling through Labor Day weekend beach closures

September 7, 2020 7:38 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Businesses pull through Labor Day weekend beach…

King City Library opens as evacuee resource center

September 8, 2020 10:13 PM Jocelyn Ortega

King City Library opens as resource center for Dolan Fire…

Guard station destroyed, 3 firefighters injured in Dolan Fire

September 8, 2020 7:35 PM Megan Meier

Deep in the Santa Lucia Range, the firefight continues south of Big Sur. In a short 24 hours the Dolan Fire has nearly doubled in size. The fire now…

Governor Newsom: Santa Cruz County can open more businesses, 2.3 million acres burned in 2020 wildfires

September 8, 2020 11:42 AM Aaron Groff

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) California Governor Gavin Newsom updated the state’s response to the major wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic. LIVE…

Evacuation order in place for South Coast Ridge Road Zone K

September 8, 2020 8:29 AM KION546 News Team

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.– As the Dolan Fire continues to burn near Big Sur, an evacuation order is now in place for South Coast Ridge Road Zone K.…

Activist holds march for Greenfield farmworkers amid controversy

September 7, 2020 6:03 PM Megan Meier

Bold letters were painted on signs this Labor Day. The message took a stand for farmworkers, like Greenfield residents Euologio Donado and his wife.…

Los Padres National Forest temporarily closes due to heat, dry conditions

September 7, 2020 12:29 PM Avery Johnson

Due to heat, wind, dry conditions and stretched firefighting resources, the U.S. Forest…

Mountain lion spotted in backyard on Ralston Drive

September 7, 2020 12:10 PM Avery Johnson

A mountain lion was reportedly seen in a backyard on Ralston Drive Monday…

Crews use fire-resistant structure wrap to save buildings in Limekiln State Park

September 7, 2020 11:32 AM Avery Johnson

Crews fighting the Dolan Fire are working to protect structures in Limekiln State…

California ISO announces rolling power outages avoided

September 6, 2020 3:53 PM Elisha Machado

The City of Monterey announced that rolling power outages might be implemented Sunday due to grid…

Beaches closed for Labor Day weekend

September 5, 2020 5:58 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Beaches closed for Labor Day…

Michele Vaughn selected to lead Salinas Fire Department

September 4, 2020 9:04 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) You can remove the word “interim.” Current Interim Fire Chief Michele Vaughn has been chosen to lead the Salinas Fire…

River Fire is fully contained

August 16, 2020 10:57 AM KION546 News Team, Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

UPDATE 8/19/2020 5:30 p.m. It was a different scene during the day on Wednesday than it was the night before where the River Fire more than doubled…

Repetitive beach closures affect local businesses

September 4, 2020 5:23 PM Megan Meier

Since 1989 The Grill at Lovers Point has served burgers and fries beachside.…

Man arrested in connection to Monterey theft

September 4, 2020 5:00 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man has been arrested in connection with a theft that occurred on Tyler Street…

Evacuation warning issued for South Coast Ridge Road area

September 4, 2020 3:21 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services issued an evacuation order for the South Coast Ridge Road area Friday, which is being threatened by…

Doris Day’s Carmel Valley home for sale–all proceeds will go to animal charity

September 4, 2020 10:19 AM KION546 News Team

CARMEL, Calif. (KION)– The home of late film icon, singer and animal activist Doris Day is on the market. All proceeds from the sale of her 8.62…

Explicit pictures and messages appearing on Salinas elementary student’s Chromebook

September 3, 2020 12:08 PM Max Tarlton

A concerned mother has reached out to KION saying her child’s district-given Chromebook is being spammed with naked photos and messaged soliciting…

Central Coast locals expecting hotter weather without beaches this weekend

September 3, 2020 10:44 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) With that hot weather expected this weekend, cities along the coast are already anticipating visitors to pack their…

Mother of students seen studying outside Taco Bell speaks out

September 3, 2020 12:40 PM Megan Meier

In just a week, two Salinas students have gone viral. Their story touched hearts everywhere. A photo captured them sitting on a sidewalk outside Taco…