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Two men arrested in Salinas after gun fired on Market Way

March 30, 2021 1:47 PM Avery Johnson

Two men have been arrested by Salinas police after shots were…

Man shot while riding bike in Salinas

March 29, 2021 10:28 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said one person was injured in a shooting early Monday…

Rapid antibody testing in Monterey County for those who survived virus

March 29, 2021 7:46 AM Max Tarlton

ARCpoint Labs of Monterey Bay has antibody testing for those who have not yet received a vaccine. It’s also for those who have received both doses of…

Alvarez High’s NJROTC could potentially close down

March 29, 2021 12:26 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at Alvarez High School in Salinas is in danger of closing…

Monterey County Regional Fire responding to fire at Markham Ranch

March 28, 2021 2:44 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District is responding to a fire on Meadowview Circle at Markham Ranch off Corral de Tierra Road.…

Suspect arrested in connection to structure fire on Nestles Road

March 26, 2021 5:18 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) A man in Soledad is behind bars tonight after getting booked on multiple charges relating to a fire that broke out in town…

Salinas Police: Multiple vehicle burglaries reported over the past several weeks

March 26, 2021 8:56 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department is warning residents to keep an eye out for vehicle burglaries after receiving multiple reports…

Monterey County offers financial assistance for COVID-19 isolation

March 26, 2021 12:07 PM Elisha Machado

Monterey County recently launched a program that offers stipends to COVID-19 positive individuals so they can isolate without losing…

GoFundMe created for Monterey County veteran killed in motorcycle crash

March 25, 2021 11:55 AM Avery Johnson, Jonathan Sarabia

Family and friends are mourning the loss of a Salinas veteran who was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday night.…

Salinas Police crack down on speeding

March 25, 2021 7:57 AM Max Tarlton

Salinas Police are cracking down on speeding in residential neighborhoods.…

Salinas dentist gets five years in prison for violating probation

March 25, 2021 5:03 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that it has sentenced 71-year-old Gary Klugman to five years in prison for violating…

Restitution fund created for residents of Salinas HOA whose vehicles were unlawfully towed

March 25, 2021 1:37 PM Avery Johnson

A restitution fund has been created for residents whose vehicles were unlawfully towed at a…

Projectile suspect appears in court

March 24, 2021 6:51 PM Elisha Machado

Projectile suspect Charles Lafferty appeared in Monterey County Superior Court Tuesday afternoon for a pre-trial…

Salinas man found guilty of raping 9-year-old stepdaughter

March 24, 2021 5:03 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man has been found guilty of raping his stepdaughter when she was 9 years old, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…

Salinas school district approves return to in-person instruction

March 24, 2021 2:44 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Elementary School District announced that its Board of Trustees has approved a return to in-person…

Two suspects in Salinas shooting arrested in Soledad

March 24, 2021 2:18 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting in…

Man dies of injuries following shooting on Laurel Drive

March 24, 2021 10:06 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a man has died following a shooting on Laurel Drive…

Salinas resident claims clinic charges fee for COVID-19 vaccine

March 23, 2021 11:50 AM Jonathan Sarabia

A Salinas resident tells KION he would have been charged to receive a COVID-19 vaccination without proof of…

Chick-fil-A sets opening date for new Salinas location

March 22, 2021 5:59 PM Avery Johnson

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant has been under construction at Northridge Mall in Salinas, and on Monday, it announced an opening…

Police: Man arrested in Salinas for brandishing gun, child endangerment

March 22, 2021 2:49 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a man has been arrested for pointing a gun at a driver and child…

Salinas residents enjoying first Friday night in red tier

March 19, 2021 7:33 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) It is a Friday night closer to normal in Monterey County as residents there enjoy the first weekend in the red tier ever since…

Businesses owners share what they have learned during COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2021 11:57 AM Jonathan Sarabia

It has been a year since a shelter in place order was issued on the Central Coast, and many businesses had to shut down…

Salinas Police: Suspect arrested in connection to attempted homicide on Donner Circle

March 16, 2021 10:30 PM Dominoe Ibarra, Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted homicide on Donner Circle Tuesday…

Crews contain North Salinas garage fire

March 16, 2021 2:34 PM Avery Johnson

Two people and a dog are safe Tuesday after a garage fire spread to other parts of a North Salinas…

Monterey County hospital events represent progress in fight against COVID-19

March 12, 2021 12:56 PM Aaron Groff, Jocelyn Ortega

In Salinas, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (SVMH) is the site of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic with about 700 people coming through to get their shot…

Hazardous material removed from local waterway in Salinas

March 12, 2021 2:05 PM Victor Guzman

Salinas fire crews responded to reports of a 33 gallon drum containing hazardous material on Elvee Drive in the…

MST offers free day pass for getting vaccine

March 10, 2021 1:55 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that it will give a free day pass to residents who have received the COVID-19…

Salinas berry worker travels to Washington, DC to support Farm Workforce Modernization Act

March 10, 2021 1:38 PM Avery Johnson

The United Farm Workers of America shared a video Wednesday of a Salinas-area man who…

Salinas man found guilty of torture and mayhem related to domestic violence incident

March 9, 2021 4:49 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a jury found a Salinas man guilty of multiple…

Mass vaccination clinic seeks to vaccinate farmworkers

March 6, 2021 11:19 AM Stephanie Aceves

A mass vaccination clinic seeking to vaccinate farmworkers is being held at the Salinas Rodeo…

California Airshow Salinas announces dates for 2021 event

March 8, 2021 11:28 AM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

The California Airshow Salinas was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is planning to go forward this…

Suspect pleads no contest to pointing gun at Salinas officer

March 8, 2021 11:07 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas man has pleaded no contest assault on a peace officer with a gun and resisting an officer…

Salinas family looking for French Bulldog puppy stolen during carjacking

March 7, 2021 10:50 AM Max Tarlton

A Salinas woman is looking for her baby French Bulldog, which has been missing since a Salinas car jacking last…

Salinas playgrounds set to reopen

March 7, 2021 9:48 PM Elisha Machado

The City of Salinas plans to reopen all 35 playgrounds on…

Salinas 8th grader set to represent Monterey County at Scripps National Spelling Bee

March 6, 2021 9:36 PM Elisha Machado

A Salinas middle school student will represent Monterey County at this year’s Scripps National Spelling…

VSTF officers arrest six active gang members

March 6, 2021 4:38 PM Amelia Rosenberg

Officers with the Salinas Police Department’s Violence Suppression Task Force arrested six active Norteno gang members Friday night.…

Salinas playgrounds set to reopen Monday

March 5, 2021 4:54 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas announced that its playgrounds will be allowed to reopen its 35 playgrounds…

Man sentenced to prison for making threats against juvenile family member in Salinas

March 5, 2021 12:27 PM Avery Johnson

A Stockton man has been sentenced to four years in prison for felony child…

Teachers and daycare providers receive COVID-19 vaccinations

March 4, 2021 11:57 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Teachers and daycare providers were able to receive COVID-19 vaccines during a clinic at Natividad Hospital Thursday.…

Monterey County proposal could help families pay for COVID-19 funeral expenses

March 4, 2021 11:30 AM Elisha Machado

Since the start of the pandemic, more than 320 people have died from COVID-19 related causes in Monterey County. FEMA is rolling out a program that…

Monterey County cleared for high-contact outdoor sports to return

March 3, 2021 12:01 PM Elisha Machado

Monterey County meets the state’s criteria to bring back high-contact outdoor sports, including…

Catholic Diocese of Monterey weighs in on JnJ COVID-19 vaccine concerns

March 3, 2021 11:17 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is now coming under scrutiny from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops who say the…

GSA and CSVS to vaccinate 3,000 farmworkers Saturday, expand program

March 2, 2021 2:07 PM Avery Johnson

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas announced that they…

Monterey County supervisors recognize woman who took photo of girls using Taco Bell for internet

March 2, 2021 1:22 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors took a moment during Tuesday’s meeting to honor a county employee for a photo she…

Crews respond to Salinas attic fire Monday morning

March 1, 2021 6:12 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Firefighters Association said crews responded to a 2-alarm fire in north Salinas Monday…

DA: Salinas man sentenced for threatening to kill girlfriend, punching ex

March 1, 2021 3:04 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas resident has been sentenced to prison for threatening to kill his girlfriend and punching his ex-girlfriend during…

K9 helps Salinas Police Department in weapons, narcotics arrest

February 28, 2021 5:59 PM Amelia Rosenberg

SALINAS, Cailf. (KION) K9 Oakley helped officers with the Salinas Police Department’s Violence and Suppression Task Force arrest a man on narcotic…

Gonzales athlete receives Division I scholarship to San Jose State

February 28, 2021 11:51 AM Stephanie Aceves

A Gonzales High School grad receives a Division I scholarship to San Jose State.…

Salinas police break up Los Bandadosos concert

February 28, 2021 6:19 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The Salinas Police Department broke up a Los Bandadosos concert following a noise complaint Saturday…

Salinas police receive letter thanking off-duty officer for helping injured husband

February 25, 2021 2:19 PM Avery Johnson, Jonathan Sarabia

The Salinas Police Department shared a letter it received thanking the department for the help one of its…