Monterey County Archives

Driver arrested for allegedly yelling racial slurs, throwing items at vehicles in Pacific Grove

August 12, 2020 6:35 PM Avery Johnson

An Avila Beach man was arrested in Pacific Grove Wednesday for allegedly making threats, yelling racial…

Neighbors concerned about Soledad sidewalks in state of disrepair

August 12, 2020 11:15 AM Elisha Machado

Neighbors have safety concerns on their minds after seeing some sidewalks in a state of disrepair throughout…

Monterey moving forward with renter assistance program

August 12, 2020 12:47 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Renters in the city of Monterey could soon see some relief for the economic downturn that has made it hard for so many to…

CDCR: 11 inmates at Correctional Training Facility test positive for COVID-19, 26 employees at SVSP

May 22, 2020 12:53 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that two employees at the Correctional Training…

“A fighter” – Central Coast Democrats react to Harris VP pick

August 12, 2020 3:24 PM Aaron Groff

Leon Panetta served as Secretary of Defense under President Barack…

Hartnell College to hold physical activity classes online

August 12, 2020 3:31 PM Avery Johnson

Academic courses will not be the only classes held online at Hartnell College this…

DA’s Office receives reports of venues violating health orders by hosting wedding receptions

August 12, 2020 3:07 PM Avery Johnson

Under the state’s Stay Home orders, wedding ceremonies are allowed to take place, but receptions are…

Students from all 50 states enroll in Monterey Bay Aquarium’s free online courses

August 12, 2020 1:37 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free online courses for pre-K through 12 students, and it said…

More than 1,800 customers without power in Soledad area

August 12, 2020 10:24 AM Avery Johnson

Pacific Gas and Electric reports that 1,883 customers are without power in the area around…

Rise in COVID-19 cases among children and teens raises concerns

August 10, 2020 11:46 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Increase in COVID-19 cases among children raises…

Salinas police arrest suspect in multiple robberies at Walmart, Kohl’s

August 11, 2020 3:54 PM Avery Johnson

A woman has been arrested following reports of multiple robberies at Walmart and…

Gilroy man sentenced to prison for molesting two children by Monterey County judge

August 11, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

A Gilroy man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Monterey County judge for molesting two…

Deer tangled in rope swing at Carmel Valley home rescued

August 11, 2020 2:40 PM Avery Johnson

The SPCA for Monterey County said its wildlife team rescued a tangled deer at a home…

Horse owners at Marina Equestrian Center face potential eviction

August 10, 2020 11:48 AM Megan Meier, Megan Meier

This summer has been far outside the norm, but 8th grader, Natalie Willett, had the company of one very special friend to get her through.…

Central Coast organizations and libraries offer free virtual classes for students

August 10, 2020 11:58 AM Elisha Machado

As schools shift classes online, many kids won’t have the same kind of interactions they typically experience at school, like making new friends or…

Filing periods for numerous Monterey County elective offices extended

August 10, 2020 6:02 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Elections said the regular candidate filing period for the General…

MST chosen to receive grant for new buses

August 10, 2020 5:08 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that it was chosen to get a more than $2.5 million grant from…

Monterey Touring Vehicles to host classic car rally

August 10, 2020 4:01 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey Touring Vehicles said it will be hosting a classic car event for owners of the cars or those who would like to rent…

Salinas police ask for help identifying theft suspect

August 10, 2020 3:40 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for the suspect in a theft in the Santa Rita…

Central Coast mourns loss of local community advocate

August 9, 2020 6:28 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Community mourns loss of local…

Suspect arrested in connection to stabbing on La Salle Avenue

August 10, 2020 2:08 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in connection to an overnight…

Suspect in custody after police standoff in Salinas

August 8, 2020 7:43 PM Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police spent hours Saturday night in a standoff situation on the intersection of First Avenue and Fairhaven…

Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in minor injury car crash

August 9, 2020 2:03 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A deputy with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department was involved in a minor injury crash near the intersection of Parjaro Street and East Romie…

Four Big Sur roads closed due to “overwhelming increase” in visitors

August 7, 2020 11:26 AM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

BIG SUR, Calif. (KION) Brush fires are on the top of the minds for surrounding fire departments as fire season continues on the Central…

Local group voices opposition to defund the police

August 8, 2020 6:38 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Community members and retired law enforcement officers gathered outside the Salinas Police Department for a rally in support…

PURE Insurance Championship to be played in Pebble Beach without First Tee juniors, spectators

August 7, 2020 3:02 PM Avery Johnson

Organizers of the PURE Insurance Championship announced that it will be held…

Crews respond to vegetation fire on River Road

August 7, 2020 2:13 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District said it is responding to a vegetation fire on River…

MPUSD teaching assistant speaks out over concerns hosting in-person classes

August 6, 2020 10:49 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Staff with an extended learning program at the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District say they are worried about having…

Fire at Gonzales pallet yard

August 6, 2020 10:48 PM Aaron Groff

GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) A fire at a Gonzales pallet yard sent smoke high into the air, easily seen from Highway 101 near the city. The fire…

Investigators: Four men reportedly set trap, approach woman with guns near Old Coast Road

August 5, 2020 4:38 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said four men with automatic weapons…

Gonzales High School alumni launch mentorship program

August 6, 2020 11:45 AM Megan Meier

Gonzales High School alumni are connecting with 9th-12th grade students this Fall.…

Pacific Grove approves citations for face covering violations

August 6, 2020 4:25 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Grove is the latest Central Coast city to approve issuing citations to people not wearing face coverings in…

WATCH: Procession for former Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio

August 6, 2020 3:46 PM Avery Johnson

Former Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio was laid to rest…

Advisories lifted at two Monterey beaches

August 5, 2020 10:39 AM Avery Johnson

Both Monterey Municipal Beach and Monterey State beach are under a beach advisory that was posted…

Salinas High School teacher named Monterey County Teacher of the Year

August 6, 2020 2:19 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas High School teacher Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 2021 Monterey County Teacher of the…

Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics

August 6, 2020 11:43 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…

Districts continue meal distribution programs as classes begin

August 5, 2020 10:33 AM Elisha Machado

While students are doing distance learning at home across the Central Coast, many districts will still provide meals for kids this academic…

Central Coast schools welcome students back online

August 5, 2020 11:41 AM Megan Meier

The first day back to school will look a lot different for many on the Central Coast this year.…

WATCH: Victim of fall in Arroyo Seco rescued with CHP helicopter

August 5, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

The victim of a fall in the Arroyo Seco Recreational Area was rescued, and the…

TAMC asks for Hispanic, Spanish-speaking community members for input about potential new service

August 5, 2020 2:33 PM Avery Johnson

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County has released a survey, and it is…

CDCR reports 21 employee COVID-19 cases at Salinas Valley State Prison

August 5, 2020 12:54 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that 21 employees in…

Free pop-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Marina

August 5, 2020 12:10 PM Avery Johnson

A pop-up COVID-19 testing site is opening in Marina…

Monterey County sets out to solve litter problem along Arroyo Seco River

August 4, 2020 12:12 PM Megan Meier

The Arroyo Seco River is a hidden gem in South Monterey County. “Uninhibited nature. That’s the way it should be,” said Monterey County Supervisor,…

Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward

August 4, 2020 7:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…

Carmel considering cancelling remaining city events for year due to pandemic

Carmel cancels remaining 2020 special events due to pandemic

July 30, 2020 8:31 PM Josh Kristianto

CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Carmel-by-the-Sea seems as packed as ever as the Central Coast experiences renewed restrictions for businesses and public…

California Rodeo Salinas cancels 2020 event

August 4, 2020 10:40 AM Avery Johnson

The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it is canceling its 2020 event after initially postponing it until…

Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic

August 4, 2020 12:00 PM Elisha Machado

While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…

Missing diver found after 4-day search in Big Sur

August 4, 2020 1:00 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has found a missing free-diver who went missing while spearfishing in a cove last…

20 COVID-19 cases reported at Monterey County childcare facilities

August 4, 2020 3:01 PM Avery Johnson

The California Department of Social Services reports that there have been 20…

Pacific Grove man dies in crash on Highway 1 near Garrapata State Park

August 3, 2020 7:31 PM Aaron Groff, Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol said a 37-year-old Pacific Grove man died in a crash on Highway…