Two people shot in Salinas, including woman sleeping at home
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people were shot in Salinas early Friday morning including a woman who was shot in the torso while sleeping. Salinas…
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Suspect in stabbing at Banker’s Casino arrested
The Salinas Police Department says it is investigating an attempted murder that happened early Tuesday morning at Banker’s…
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Natividad Foundation receives a $200K grant for the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine clinics
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded the Natividad Foundation with a $200,000 grant to help bring more…
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City of Salinas Recreation and Parks Division to host “Hearts for Mom” event
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The City of Salinas and the Recreation and Parks Division will be having a “flocking event” to celebrate Mother’s Day here on…
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Salinas Police Chief Adele Fresé to retire
Salinas Police Chief Adele Fresé announced Tuesday that she is…
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Natividad hosts vaccine clinic for SUHSD students, household members
Salinas Union High School District students and their families aged 16 and older will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines at an upcoming…
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SUHSD prepares to bring students back for in-person learning
The Salinas Union High School District prepares to welcome students back for in-person instruction…
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Salinas native called to Mexico Youth National Team
The San Jose Earthquakes announced that goalkeeper Emi Ochoa has been called to participate in the Mexico Youth National team training…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for attacking person at gang party
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a Salinas gang member has been sentenced to prison for assault with a knife causing great bodily…
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Drugs, weapons arrest made in Salinas
Police arrested three men that were found to be in possession of meth and illegal firearms Saturday.…
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Salinas man arrested for allegedly having and sharing child pornography
Salinas police said a man has been arrested for allegedly having and sharing child…
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Two people chase, detain Salinas mail theft suspect until police arrive
Salinas police say two people helped them catch a mail theft suspect…
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Miss California Rodeo Salinas opens up submission entries for 2021 competition
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Buckle up those cowgirl boots, because the Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest has opened up for entry submissions. The…
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Salinas considers recommendation to lift maximum number of businesses allowed to operate in a home
The City of Salinas Planning Commission is set to consider recommending an ordinance eliminating the maximum number of businesses allowed to operate…
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Natividad hosts mass vaccination clinic at Hartnell College
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There will be a mass vaccination clinic hosted by Nativdad Hospital at Hartnell College on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 8 a.m.…
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Break-in caught on camera in KION parking lot
KION is asking for help finding someone who broke into the station’s gated parking lot Sunday…
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Salinas police hold event for Autism Awareness Month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department will hold an event open for families and local residents who want to show support for Autism…
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Hospitality workers rally in support of proposed Monterey County ordinance
Hospitality workers are holding a rally in support of the the Hospitality Workers Right-to-Recall Ordinance introduced by the Monterey County Board…
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Salinas police look for suspects accused of starting fire at home on Broadway Dr.
Salinas police say they are looking for whoever is responsible for starting a fire at a home on Broadway Drive…
Continue Reading Salinas police search for theft suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department is searching for a female suspect who is being accused of theft. Police say the suspect stole a…
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New ‘Salinas’ sign installed downtown
The City of Salinas has a new…
Continue Reading Salinas police investigate after child reportedly pulled away by unknown male
Salinas police say they are investigating what they say is a “suspicious incident” that happened…
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Kindergarten teacher raises funds to surprise students
A Salinas elementary school teacher has launched an effort to surprise her class for El Día Del…
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Salinas woman claims to suffer from facial paralysis after vaccination
A woman in Salinas has reached out to KION claiming she suffered from Bell’s Palsy after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for robberies, thefts in Monterey County
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison on multiple charges related to crimes that happened in Seaside and…
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Mass vaccination clinic to be held in Salinas this weekend
The Salinas Fire Department and Pinnacle Health Care are holding a mass vaccination clinic this Saturday, April…
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Hundreds of no-shows reported at Salinas vaccine clinics
This past weekend was a big one for expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Monterey County, but hundreds of people did…
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North Salinas High hosts vaccine clinic for SUHSD students
The Salinas Union High School District says there is an upcoming vaccine clinic for students aged 16 and…
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Family and friends join funeral procession for Central Coast veteran
Family and friends gathered this morning at Star Market in Salinas for the funeral procession of a veteran killed in a motorcycle…
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Monterey Bay FC adds Salinas native, MLS Cup champ to technical staff
Monterey Bay FC’s inaugural season in the United Soccer League will feature a familiar face on the coaching staff as they’re bringing Salinas native…
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Police looking for pregnant woman using stolen credit cards
The Salinas Police Department is looking for woman they say made purchases on stolen credit cards…
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New Chick-fil-A opens in Salinas
Cars are wrapped and lines are out the door as people finally have a Chick-fil-A sandwich in…
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Oregon couple tells the forgotten stories of veterans
A couple from Oregon has made it their mission to tell the stories of veterans around the country.…
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Former Palma School president Br. Patrick Dunne dies
Palma School announced that its former president and principal, Brother Patrick Dunne, died Wednesday…
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Salinas boy featured in documentary accepted at UC Berkeley
Salinas resident Jose Anzaldo, who was featured in the PBS documentary “East of Salinas” as a child,…
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Salinas man sentenced to 45 years in prison for raping a child
A 31-year-old Salinas man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for raping a child under the age of 14 multiple times as well as one count of…
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High School football game in Salinas canceled due to “health and safety protocols”
A football game between Everett Alvarez High and Alisal High schools has been canceled due to what the district office is referring to as “health and…
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Natividad to host vaccine clinic at Everett Alvarez High School
Natividad Medical Center will hold a mass vaccination clinic at Everett Alvarez High School next weekend, April 10th and…
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Mass vaccination clinic held for farmworkers at Salinas Sports Complex
A mass vaccination site is being held Saturday for farmworkers at the Rodeo…
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25 people displaced after fire damages Harvest Street apartment complex
An overnight fire at an apartment complex on Harvest Street has left 25 people displaced and multiple people…
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Small fire breaks out in Chinatown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Officers with the Salinas Police Department tell KION that a small fire broke out in Chinatown tonight. First responders say…
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Former North Salinas High coach sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges
A former North Salinas High School coach and advisor has been sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges stemming from incidents in…
Continue Reading Salinas Police promotes National Autism Awareness Day with patches
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department is supporting National Autism Awareness Day, April 2, and April is National Autism Awareness…
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Parks will stay open for Easter weekend
Several Central Coast parks will remain open for the Easter…
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Man killed in Rainier Drive shooting identified
Salinas police have identified the man who died in a shooting Saturday…
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Salinas honors Cesar Chavez’s legacy
On what would have been the 94th birthday of American Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez, local advocates and community members…
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Sheriff’s Office searches for owners of stolen property found in Salinas
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said stolen property from two counties was found while detectives investigated a…
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Central Coast doctors share experiences during pandemic on National Doctors Day
On the 30th of March, doctors across the country are celebrated and recognized for their…
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Salinas police conduct search connected to shooting, find overcrowding
Salinas police have been investigating a shooting that left a man with a minor injury back in December,…
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Man sentenced for trying to murder rival gang member in Salinas
The Monterey County District Attorney’s office said a gang member, Jose Daniel Perez, has been sentenced to ten…
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