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Local bakery prepares for Dia De Los Muertos

November 2, 2021 10:40 AM Jonathan Sarabia

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local bakery prepares to sell pan de Muerto on one of their busiest holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. La Soledad Bakery in Salinas…

Día de los Muertos Events near you

November 2, 2021 1:26 PM Melody Waintal

From pan de muertos and sugar skulls to marigolds and alters, Nov. 2 is a day many take the time to pay tribute to their loved ones who are no longer…

Driver hits 50-year-old woman walking into traffic in Salinas

November 2, 2021 10:48 AM Melody Waintal

Police said a 50-year-old woman stepped into traffic without giving cars time to yield.…

Salinas Airshow kicks off this weekend

October 30, 2021 11:58 AM Stephanie Aceves

The 40th annual California International Airshow Salinas returns this weekend, October 30th and 31st.…

School honors COVID-19 deaths with an altar for Dia De Los Muertos

October 29, 2021 6:45 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Fremont Elementary remembers and celebrates their loved ones lost due to COVID-19 for Dia De Los…

Salinas Police Department host town hall over pedestrian and bicycle safety after several incident reports

October 28, 2021 8:21 PM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police Department is hosting a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 17. from 6 p.m. to 7:30…

Monterey County holds community town hall on vaccinations for children

October 27, 2021 10:26 AM Melody Waintal

Monterey County will be answering questions about children vaccinations for COVID-19 on Oct. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. over zoom.…

Vaccinating kids aged 5-11 for COVID: What parents should know

October 27, 2021 11:38 AM Lisa Principi

An independent FDA advisory panel has voted to authorize a lower dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11, making the vaccine one step…

Salinas Police Department announces new Chief of Police

October 26, 2021 11:07 AM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Mayor Kimbley Craig announced the new Salinas Police Chief Monday morning. Interim Police Chief Roberto Filice was promoted to…

See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast

October 24, 2021 2:29 PM Melody Waintal

From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…

Woman bites and kicks Monterey Peace Officer, they say

October 22, 2021 1:03 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey Police Officers were kicked and bitten by an intoxicated woman after taking her to get a medical evaluation.…

Man purchases items with stolen credit card

October 22, 2021 1:36 PM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police is looking for a man who bought a new wet/dry vacuum and other items from Walmart and Home Depot using someone…

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Salinas on Laurel Drive

October 22, 2021 9:50 AM Victor Guzman

A 78-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Laurel Drive near Granada Avenue Friday…

CHP confirms deadly crash involving 4 cars on Blanco and Armstrong

October 21, 2021 2:05 PM Melody Waintal

California Highway Patrol confirmed there was a fatal crash on W. Blanco Road and Armstrong Road in…

Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal announces his retirement

October 18, 2021 12:56 PM Melody Waintal

Sheriff Bernal was elected Monterey County Sheriff in 2014.…

Salinas Community Science Workshop gives kids hands-on engineering experience

October 16, 2021 6:09 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A workshop dedicated to teaching kids in the Alisal area about science and engineering had its grand opening…

New Hartnell College Softball Coach carries on family legacy

October 14, 2021 12:03 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Hartnell College recruits, Salinas native, Casey Watt as the new Head Softball…

California adults will be able to enroll parents in their health insurance plan

October 14, 2021 1:36 PM Stephanie Magallon, Melody Waintal

CALIFORNIA (KION) California has become the first state to allow certain adult children to enroll their parents in its health insurance plan. The…

California Court invalidates Measure Z

October 13, 2021 11:59 AM Jonathan Sarabia

California 6th District Court of Appeals invalidates two parts of Monterey County’s Measure…

Salinas Police arrest the second suspect involved in killing 18-year-old near W. Lake Street

September 27, 2021 1:59 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police are near W Lake Street, west of N Main Street, responding to a reported shooting since 1 p.m. on Monday.…

Local Ballet Folklorico group created to help keep kids off the streets

October 12, 2021 12:01 PM Stephanie Aceves

Local Folklorico group, Ballet Folklorico Aguila Real, was created with the intention of keeping children away from gang violence.…

DA released date on hearing for 16-year-old involved in homicide prior to officer-involved shooting

October 5, 2021 9:15 AM Melody Waintal, Max Tarlton, Stephanie Aceves

Monterey County District Attorney’s office said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened near North Main St. and Chaparral…

Diaper Distribution Days for families with special needs in Monterey County

October 12, 2021 5:25 PM Melody Waintal

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Pre-registration is currently closed for Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Special Kids Connect’s Diaper Distribution…

Salinas Police arrest attempted robbery suspect

October 11, 2021 12:59 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police arrested a 24-year-old suspect that tried to steal from a 31-year-old woman and her 5-year-old son near 1900 Davis Road over the…

Sanks Brothers sentenced up to 26 years in prison for 2016 Salinas Chinatown homicide

September 2, 2021 11:58 AM Victor Guzman

Two brothers believed to have been responsible for the death of 23-year-old Kareem Jamal King pleaded guilty to the crime in a Monterey County court…

October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month as traffic death toll rises

October 10, 2021 11:00 AM Max Tarlton

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — As the seasons change and days get darker sooner, experts are reminding people to be safe when walking in or around buy…

Jonathan Maciel’s family mourns the loss of their 19-year-old son

October 8, 2021 2:09 PM Stephanie Magallon, Edgar Olivares, Melody Waintal

Hollister mourned the death of young Jonathan Maciel, who was the victim of homicide, in an event prior to the officer-involved shooting of a Salinas…

Former COVID-19 patient paints gifts for nurses

October 7, 2021 12:49 PM Jonathan Sarabia

An 80-year-old Native American Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital patient survives COVID-19 and returned with a gift to thank the staff that helped…

Special Report: Staffing shortages affect Monterey County schools

October 7, 2021 10:09 AM Lisa Principi

Local schools are seeing a shortage of classified staff to keep schools running. Districts in Monterey County are actively recruiting food service…

Hartnell College Theatre Department presents the final run of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ over the weekend

October 7, 2021 4:50 PM Melody Waintal

The Harnell College’s Western Site Theatre is showcasing the show for the last time this weekend. Get a sneak peek at how the theatre department put…

Salinas PD reports multiple pedestrians were run over

October 5, 2021 3:06 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police Department responded to several pedestrian-involved collisions last…

Monterey County workers rally against staff shortage

October 5, 2021 11:14 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Essential county workers rally, demanding the Monterey County invest in public health and community services and end county worker…

Monterey County Sheriff arrest suspect who after high-speed chase in Castroville

October 5, 2021 1:53 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey County Sheriff arrest a suspect in Castroville after stealing a car from a victim in…

Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds

October 4, 2021 3:55 AM Max Tarlton

New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…

Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students

October 1, 2021 11:54 AM Lisa Principi

Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…

Monterey County is awarded $1.74 million in new state cannabis control grant

October 1, 2021 3:26 PM Melody Waintal

California’s Department of Cannabis Control DCC created a new grant program to help local government transition businesses from provisional licenses…

Monterey Bay FC host first tryouts at CSUMB

October 1, 2021 5:25 PM Melody Waintal

Over 70 players are expected to be participating including 20 local players from Salinas, Monterey, and Watsonville.…

Police arrest suspect after helicopter and drone hover over Salinas

September 29, 2021 3:40 PM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE Sept. 30 12:55 p.m. Salinas Police was in Chinatown area on Wednesday to arrest one of the suspects from Monday’s…

Monterey County passes indoor mask mandate

September 28, 2021 4:34 PM Melody Waintal, Erika Bratten

The ordinance will only go into effect after Oct. 29, if the CDC labels Monterey County as High or Substantial risk of…

What’s killing our lettuce?

September 28, 2021 5:51 PM Courtney Aitken, Melody Waintal

As the state tackled a global pandemic this past year, crops in the Salinas Valley were fighting their own virus, the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus…

Victim hospitalized after apparent gang-related shooting

September 27, 2021 12:40 PM Melody Waintal

After responding to a shooting on Sunday at 2 a.m., Salinas Police reported two people were standing outside their vehicle near De La Torre Boulevard…

CHOMP workers threaten lawsuit over state COVID-19 vaccine mandate

September 27, 2021 4:43 PM Lisa Principi

Monterey County hospitals are working to comply with a fast-approaching deadline for all California healthcare workers to be vaccinated for…

California Rodeo holds Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children

September 25, 2021 10:56 AM Stephanie Aceves

The California Rodeo Salinas is holding their Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children.…

Thousands volunteer at the California Rodeo Salinas

September 24, 2021 8:05 PM Jonathan Sarabia

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Rodeo Salinas relies heavily on volunteers and this year thousands of people are stepping out to help.…

CSUMB professor says CDC COVID-19 data for Monterey County is inaccurate

September 24, 2021 12:02 PM Lisa Principi

A professor at California State University Monterey Bay is speaking out about inaccurate COVID-19 data being reported by the Centers for Disease…

Two inmates convicted for stabbing another inmate in Salinas Valley State Prison

September 24, 2021 5:05 PM Melody Waintal

After a two-week jury trial, Monterey County District Attorney convicted Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, for stabbing another inmate, Manual…