New park in development at Carr Lake in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A major central park project is coming to Carr Lake in Salinas a new project that aims to bring the community together.…
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Salinas City Council discuss potential sewer rate increases
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Findings from a new study on the sewer system in Salinas may increase the pay rate for community members up to $16. The…
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Monterey County approves affordable housing project in Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey is moving forward with an affordable multifamily housing project that’s been years in…
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People in Bolsa Knolls prepare for flooding ahead of wet weather near the end of the week
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In Bolsa Knolls, residents are gearing up for another round of heavy rain expected this week, with many taking…
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Salinas man arrested on drug charges after slow-speed pursuit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested in Salinas Saturday morning on drug charges after attempting an escape via a slow-speed pursuit…
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Suspect arrested in connection to a cold case murder from 2008
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police told KION Friday that a suspect in a cold case from 2008 has been arrested for murder. They identified…
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13th Annual Watsonville Film Festival expands to Monterey County
WASTONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 13th Watsonville Film Festival graces the silver screen again on March 6th, going beyond Santa Cruz County for…
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Salinas man celebrates their 105th birthday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A local Salinas resident had more reason to celebrate their birthday Thursday by turning 105. March 6 marks a special…
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Salinas man pleads no contest in 2024 deadly DUI crash
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man pleaded no contest to charges in a DUI crash from July 2024 that left one man dead. Jose Sanchez had…
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Two people killed in Salinas in separate weekend vehicle vs. pedestrian incidents, according to police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street along North Main near…
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Salinas Police: JCPenney’s smash and grab suspect arrested
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said a suspect is in jail tonight for stealing $145,000 worth of items from a JCPenney’s store in the…
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Pink Shirt Day promotes anti-bullying, kindness in the community
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Standing up to bullies and spreading kindness is the mood for Friday in Salinas on Pink Shirt Day. Non-profit…
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Former Salinas soccer coach to be sentenced for felony charges against eight teens
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s Office announced Wednesday that 38-year-old Julio Cesar Gonzalez Garcia of Salinas pled no…
Continue Reading Salinas seeks letter in support for ICE school, daycare assembly bill
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas looks to approve a letter of support for a new assembly bill that prohibits ICE from entering schools and…
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Remembering Officer J.D. Alvarado three years after his death
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — February 25 marks the anniversary of the death of Salinas Police Officer Jorge David “J.D.” Alvarado Jr. who was killed…
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Fentanyl, 3D printed weapon among others found during search warrant in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Several weapons and drugs were found as the Salinas Police’s Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continues a firearms…
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Chop shop dismantled in Salinas Thursday afternoon; the CHP
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — An illegal chop shop was discovered Thursday afternoon in Salinas that contained stolen vehicles, according to the CHP…
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Two men sentenced for life without the possibility of parole; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office said that two men, 26-year-old Abel Perez of Salinas and 21-year-old Ivan Barriga, were…
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The 50501 Movement rallies around the Central Coast Monday
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A national protest called The 50501 Movement broke out across the nation Monday, seeing a large turnout along the…
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Bolsa Knolls neighborhood deals with flooding during and after storm Thursday
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION) — Neighbors in Bolsa Knolls are dealing with flooding around their homes as a storm hits the Central Coast today. People…
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Evacuation warnings lifted for Carmel River, Prunedale and Bolsa Knolls Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Evacuation warnings were issued to flooding risks in Monterey County for Carmel River, Bolsa Knolls and Prunedale,…
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Power outage in Salinas affecting more than 2,000 customers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — More than 2,000 customers in Salinas have been affected by a power outage due to the storm. The outage was first reported…
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The City of Salinas reminds residents about the Know Your Rights campaign
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas made a statement to residents Wednesday regarding immigration enforcement. They said that amid…
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A Salinas vice principal charged with DUI; Monterey County District Attorney’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office announced Tuesday that a 34-year-old man named Manuel Benjamin Basaldua of Gonzales was…
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New murals bring artistic flair to Mid-Town Lane in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — New murals in Old Town Salinas bring an artistic flair to Mid-Town Lane to expand public art throughout the city. United…
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More than 2,000 customers without power in East Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — A power outage in the Alisal neighborhood of Salinas has left 2,471 customers without power due to the incoming storm.…
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Canadian suspects in Bolsa Knolls attempted murder scheduled for readiness hearing in April
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Darius Avery Whyte, one of the suspects in a Bolsa Knolls attempted murder from November, was in court Tuesday for a…
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Missing Salinas woman found dead in Camarillo
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — The body of a missing Salinas woman was found near Highway 101 in Camarillo on Saturday morning. According to CHP Moorpark,…
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Central Coast ICE activity reported
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Parts of the Central Coast have reported ICE activity in Monterey County in Seaside and Salinas. The City of Seaside…
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Salinas Fire Department returns from Southern California on the heels of the Palisades Fire
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Central Coast fire agencies are returning after spending several days battling wildfires in LA county.”I got down to…
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“The Long Valley” shines a light on Salinas agriculture community
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Valley’s agriculture and immigrant community are in the spotlight at the 2025 Sundance Film…
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County of Monterey Supervisors consider more behavior and mental health services through the SHARE Center
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey listened to the county’s Health Department Tuesday in consideration for more services…
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New Starbucks location coming to Abbott Road in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Starbucks is opening another location in Salinas on Abbott Road as part of a bigger development project. LRE &…
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Can you hear that? The Blue Angels will be flying over Salinas Thursday afternoon
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — To celebrate the Blue Angels returning to Salinas after six years, they will be holding a fly-over on Thursday…
Continue Reading MCSO combat underage drinking with decoy operations
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Two clerks and an adult were cited during sting operations aimed at combating underage drinking in Monterey County.…
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Rob Bonta visits Salinas to discuss immigration rights locally
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited Salinas today discussing immigration rights on the state and local levels.…
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Over 500 pounds of Canadian-bound cocaine from Salinas and L.A. seized in Arizona
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) announced Wednesday that they found a Volvo tractor-trailer Monday…
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Car thief caught on camera in Salinas Tuesday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A car thief was caught on camera stealing a car from a Salinas apartment Tuesday night. Watch footage of the car being…
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Covered CA shares open enrollment information at Salinas library
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadline to enroll in Covered California is approaching as representatives head to local libraries to reach out to…
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Local bakeries prepare days in advance in order to meet demand for La Rosca de Reyes
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Families across the Central Coast headed to local bakeries…
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The Three Wise Men delivered gifts to East Salinas Sunday
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Several organizations in Monterey County came together to…
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Salinas Valley Health says three people are still ill after eating non-hallucinogenic mushroom on NYE
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Valley Health (SVH) announced Friday that three people became critically ill after purchasing a type of…
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The first babies of 2025 arrive in Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — This new year welcomes new babies to the Central Coast. Salinas Valley Health announced the arrival of four…
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Salinas Police to enforce safety ahead of New Year’s Eve
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — As New Year’s Eve festivities get underway, the Salinas Police Department say that they will be stepping up enforcement…
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Police: burglary suspect escapes after standoff at Salinas business
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police confirmed to our reporter on scene the suspect in an alleged burglary at RAG Firearms on North Main Street…
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President Biden signs the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The White House announced Thursday that they’ve officially signed the “Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal…
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19th Annual Sgt. Magaña toy Drive spreads holiday cheer in east Salinas
Down in East Salinas, a tradition of bringing joy on Christmas morning continues. It was nearly two decades ago when Salinas Police Sgt. Gerry…
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Salinas Police: Juvenile shot, child injured after shooting in East Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas Police Department confirms two people were injured after a shooting near a shopping center in East Salinas on…
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One Brotherhood Motorcycle Club delivers gifts to local families in need this holiday season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Christmas came early for families in Salinas as the annual One Brotherhood Motorcycle Club spread holiday cheer by…
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Salinas Valley Health nurses celebrate milestone with new 4-year contract
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) announced Wednesday that registered at the Salinas…
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