Salinas packaged salad innovator Steve Taylor dies at 67
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man known for contributing to the bagged salad industry passed away Sunday in Denver at age 67. Steve Taylor, born and…
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Salinas Police investigating overnight gathering, gunfire at Natividad Creek Park
A gathering at Natividad Creek Park led to reports of gunfire and cars speeding away from the scene. One of which ended up rolling down an embankment…
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Salinas man convicted on four rape charges of a 17-year-old
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A 46-year-old man was convicted on four rape charges Thursday in a Salinas courtroom, according to Monterey County…
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Salinas-born serial killer with Santa Cruz County victims dies in state prison
STOCKTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- A convicted serial killer who confessed to killing at least 13 people in the 70s died of natural causes on Thursday,…
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Fire burning near Roy Diaz Street shuts down Highway 101 onramp
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire is burning off Del Torre Street near Highway 101. The fire is causing problems and has shut down the onramp to…
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Man shot by Salinas police accused of confronting them with spear-like weapon
The man shot by police after he allegedly confronted them with a “spear-like weapon” will be charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon on…
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Lisa Eisemann, wife of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter passes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The daughter of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter said her mother passed after a long battle with dementia. Lisa Eisemann…
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Three killed in three crashes in three days in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said they are investigating three separate deadly vehcile crashes over the weekend. The first…
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Victim identified in deadly Salinas homeless encampment shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Police are asking the public if they know anything about a deadly shooting that happened at a homeless encampment over the…
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20-year-old arrested with 500 fentanyl pills and revolver in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a man on North Main Street and Rossi for possessing a gun and fentanyl pills. A traffic…
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Wanted street racer arrested with handgun and cannabis cartridges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man wanted for street racing back in mid-July. The initial…
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Man arrested in connection to ATM fire in South Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m.- Salinas Police said they arrested a man in connection with an ATM fire that occurred…
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Salinas Fire investigating arson at South Salinas froyo location
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire said they contained a shrub fire Friday morning outside the MYO Frozen Yogurt on South Main Street. Salinas…
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Salinas man found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Salinas police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting near Industrial Place and Sanborn Wednesday…
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Salinas native training to be U.S. Navy Future Warfighter
GREAT LAKES, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Salinas native is studying at the Naval Education and Training Command to become a boatswain’s mate. Jeric Banez…
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Police: Woman arrested for attempted murder on MST bus in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a woman Tuesday morning after she allegedly tried killing another passenger with a…
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Salinas Police looking for shoplifting suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said the man in the photo above is wanted for shoplifting from several businesses. Salinas Police said he…
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DA: Salinas man sentenced to 15 years for stabbing a transient in 2019 over a dozen times
Police blocked off a part of Clay Street and Lincoln Avenue to investigate a stabbing, Saturday. Those that live nearby say it’s an all-too-familiar…
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Salinas Police investigating attempted triple homicide on Salinas Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are investigating an attempted triple homicide on the 200 block of Salinas Street that occurred Monday…
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Alisal Union School District gives free haircuts, school supplies, food and hygiene products for students
A former Alisal USD alumna organized an event to give out free haircuts for students heading back to…
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Fire burning behind Goodwill on Moffett Street in Salinas
Salinas Fire crews have all but put out a grass fire that started burning behind a Goodwill facility in…
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Second Old Stage Road fire in two days burns barn and home
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire that began in a barn on Old Stage Road was knocked down by firefighters Friday. Salinas Fire said the fire spread…
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Fire on Old Stage Road spreads to multiple outbuildings in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salians Fire and multiple agencies were on the scene of a fire on the 700 block of Old Stage Road Thursday at around 1:15…
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Police: Gang member arrested in Salinas with three firearms
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a known gang member Thursday at Denny’s parking lot on Blanco. Hector Gurrero Jr., 28,…
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112th California Rodeo Salinas Championship Sunday tops 2021 attendance by 19.6%
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas is officially done for the year and ended with their Championship Sunday. The Crown Royal Day…
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23-year-old in serious condition after overnight shooting in downtown Salinas
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Salinas that left a 23-year-old man in serious condition early Saturday…
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The California Rodeo Salinas returns with horse parade and bull riding glory
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Rodeo is alive and well this weekend after kicking off Thursday afternoon at the Salinas Sports Complex. Barrel…
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Salinas Police looking for missing teen believed to be with older man
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– UPDATE July 22, 2022, at 4:34 p.m.- The Salinas Police Department said it’s looking for a missing teen, who previously…
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CHP: Salinas man arrested in Watsonville for DUI, evading police over multiple counties and crashing into CHP car
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said they arrested a man Tuesday night after receiving over 20 calls throughout the day over…
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Two vehicles hit and kill 27-year-old man in north Salinas, one vehicle leaves the scene
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are investigating a deadly vehicle versus pedestrian crash on East Laurel Drive near Bolero…
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Two more suspects arrested in connection to 2021 Maryal Drive double-homicide investigation
Salinas Police are at the scene of what they’re calling a homicide off East Bernal and Maryal…
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California Rodeo Salinas Carnival returns for 2022
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Until late July people of Salinas can enjoy rides, food and games at the carnival. It will be open daily from July 15 to…
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MCSO: Man arrested with grenades and nearly 50 guns in North Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man with nearly 50 guns and five live grenades Thursday. Russell…
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Monterey County Ag Commissioner Announces Retirement
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- After a four decade career, Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzales announced his retirement on Friday…
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Two Salinas Union High School teachers to teach Ukrainian refugees in Poland
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Union High School District announced that two teachers from their school district will join a delegation on a…
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San Francisco Giants honor fallen Salinas Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)– Oracle Park held its Law Enforcement Appreciation Night Monday, and Salinas Police was invited to honor one of…
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RV caught on fire in Salinas near Fremont Street.
SALINAS, CALIF, (KION)- Salinas Fire told KION that an RV was engulfed in flames this morning. The fire occurred on Terrace Street and Carr Avenue.…
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Man arrested for 4th of July DUI roll over crash in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police have arrested 28 year old Pablo Ortiz on Tuesday morning after he rolled his vehicle and got charged with…
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South Salinas residents see hot air balloon near homes on 4th of July
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– A hot air balloon was seen hovering over homes in South Salinas on the 4th of July. Salinas Police said they received…
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Hartnell Road closure expected for eight months for new bridge construction
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Hartnell Road bridge construction is slated to begin on July 4 at 7 a.m. The bridge will be replaced, and the project is…
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Salinas Fire contains one-acre fire at Monterey County Cemetery
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Salinas Fire Department contained a one-acre fire at the Monterey Cemetery at the corner of Natividad, and East…
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CHP: One dead in crash on Alisal Road outside east Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– CHP has told KION that at least one person is dead after a crash Friday morning at Alisal Road and Hartnell Road. CHP…
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Salinas mother gets toddler vaccinated to travel back to the Phillippines
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System helped a local family journey again after COVID-19 made it impossible for…
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Salinas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting two girls
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– A Salinas man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for forcible lewd acts on two victims in court Wednesday, according to…
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Monterey County employees conduct emergency earthquake simulation response
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey County held its by-yearly Emergency Operation Center Exercise to test its ability to respond to large-scale…
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SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said after investigating a 26-year-old Army veteran who made threats on Saturday to attack a Salinas…
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Vaccine clinic to be hosted in Salinas for ages 5 and up
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Santa Rita Elementary School is hosting a vaccination clinic Thursday for ages five and older with the Pfizer vaccine.…
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Overturned trailer on Highway 101 in Salinas
CHP said that an overturned trailer is slowing down traffic on Tuesday northbound Highway 101 near Market…
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Salinas Rodeo kick-off concert canceled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– The California Rodeo Salinas said they are canceling after an extensive search for a replacement for headliner Toby…
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The reason behind low vaccination rates in minority communities in Monterey County
One of the statistics that alarmed the government the most was that only half of the Native and African-American communities have their first…
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