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Suspect arrested in connection to 2017 double homicide in Salinas

January 26, 2021 12:51 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a 2017 double…

At least one person shot in Salinas Saturday evening

Teen dies of injuries following December shooting in Salinas

January 26, 2021 11:25 AM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has died of injuries resulting from a shooting in…

Man faces DUI and hit and run charges after crashing into building

January 25, 2021 6:08 AM Carina Nocon

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) 38-year old Alfonso Ortiz Islas is suspected of crashing into a building and fleeing the scene while under the influence of…

Salinas mourns loss of local murder victim advocate

January 24, 2021 4:03 PM Jocelyn Ortega

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Friends and family members say they are shocked and trying to cope with the loss of local murder victims advocate, 60-year-old…

Salinas Police: Officer okay after man suspected of DUI crashes into patrol car

January 24, 2021 1:53 PM Victor Guzman

Salinas Police say a patrol officer is okay after a man suspected of DUI crashed into the officer’s police car Saturday…

Former Salinas coach pleads no contest to rape, sexual assault charges

January 22, 2021 5:07 PM Avery Johnson

A former Salinas coach is facing more than 28 years in prison after pleading no contest to several…

Police identify man killed in stabbing on Russell Road

January 22, 2021 4:20 PM Avery Johnson

Police have released the identity of a man killed in a stabbing on Russell Road…

Instagram shoe sale in Salinas results in robbery, hit and run arrest

January 22, 2021 10:57 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a man was arrested in connection to a robbery and hit and…

Vaccines administered to 200 Monterey County emergency workers

January 21, 2021 5:57 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas Firefighters Local 1270 said that they, along with members of the Monterey County…

Salinas man pleads no contest to child molestation charges involving four children

January 21, 2021 2:24 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man, 47-year-old Rafael Becerra, has pleaded no contest to four felony charges relating to…

Russell Road reopens after police investigate homicide in Salinas

January 20, 2021 1:16 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say they are investigating a homicide that happened on Russell…

Biden administration expected to propose sweeping immigration reform

January 20, 2021 12:10 PM Elisha Machado

President Biden is expected to unveil sweeping immigration reforms, including legislation granting legal status to eligible farm workers currently in…

Fire breaks out in Salinas shed

January 19, 2021 4:47 PM Avery Johnson

A fire broke out Tuesday at a home off San Juan Grade…

Salinas Police: Driver, two passengers arrested following chase

January 19, 2021 12:52 PM Avery Johnson

Three people were arrested following a chase in north Salinas that ended with police finding illegal items in the…

Salinas Police: Gang member arrested on multiple charges after leading officers on chase

January 15, 2021 3:51 PM Avery Johnson

A driver, who police say is an active gang member, was arrested recently after officers said he led them on a…

Suspect arrested on arson charge in connection to fire at Ford Commercial Vehicle Center

January 13, 2021 9:29 AM Max Tarlton, Avery Johnson

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 1/13/2021 6 p.m. Salinas police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to a fire at the Ford Commercial Vehicle…

Salinas Police crackdown on violations

January 14, 2021 7:00 PM Jonathan Sarabia

The Salinas Police Department is taking further actions to enforce the shelter at home order. Officers will now be citing and possibly arresting…

Suspect arrested in connection to arson on Avis Court

January 10, 2021 2:21 PM Amelia Rosenberg, Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is investigating a small fire that started on the 100 Block of Avis Court Sunday.…

Salinas Police: Man facing charges in connection to vehicle robbery

January 11, 2021 12:48 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on robbery and resisting arrest charges following an incident Saturday…

Active gang member arrested

January 9, 2021 5:45 PM KION546 News Team

An active Norteno gang member was arrested Friday after officers with the Salinas Police Department found illegal firearms and drug paraphernalia in…

Pacific Grove Child Molester Sentenced

January 8, 2021 5:48 PM David Miller

District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today the sentencing for a serial child molester. The 52 year old man, Eric David Bloomer was…

Monterey County Supervisors to discuss resolution calling for impeachment

January 8, 2021 2:43 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, and they are expected to consider a…

Salinas men arrested on gun charges during traffic stop

January 8, 2021 11:15 AM Avery Johnson

Two men have been arrested on gun and weapon-related charges following a traffic stop in…

DA: Salinas father sentenced to prison for abuse that led to death of baby

January 7, 2021 5:24 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that a father found guilty of abusing his child and causing…

2021 California Rodeo Salinas postponed

January 7, 2021 10:23 AM Avery Johnson

Organizers of the California Rodeo Salinas announced that the event will be postponed again in…

Police search for missing Salinas man last seen in November

January 5, 2021 2:17 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for a man who has not been seen since…

Salinas Mayor tests positive for COVID-19

January 4, 2021 4:06 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig confirmed with KION that she tested positive for COVID-19 Monday…

Salinas selects new city manager; contract approval set for Tuesday

December 31, 2020 4:51 PM Victor Guzman

The City of Salinas announced it has selected its city manager and is now set to approve contract details on…

Holiday tamale traditions continue in Salinas despite pandemic

December 24, 2020 4:44 PM Avery Johnson, Victor Guzman

Many families have had to make adjustments to traditions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it…

Homeless advocates react to COVID-19 vaccine distribution

December 23, 2020 10:15 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Homeless advocates are praising the state’s recommendation that people who are living in the streets get among the first…

SPECIAL REPORT: Salinas police balance blight and COVID-19 needs with homeless

December 23, 2020 11:00 AM Josh Kristianto

COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us this year, but what about those who have little means of protecting…

Monterey Bay Aquarium lends freezer to hospital for vaccine storage

December 23, 2020 3:05 PM Avery Johnson

The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine began arriving last week, and this vaccine needs to…

Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 22, 2020 10:38 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Monterey County makes the best of the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

LULAC members claim investigation into alleged sexual assault case involving students was mishandled

December 22, 2020 4:15 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A decades old civil rights organization advocating for Latino Americans is now facing controversy over what reportedly…

Salinas police ask for help identifying man seen prowling around homes

December 22, 2020 11:26 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of prowling in the…

Free Christmas tree recycling offered to Salinas Valley residents

December 21, 2020 4:43 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas Valley Recycles is offering two options for residents to get their Christmas trees recycled for free this…

Salinas Police: Man rams vehicle into apartment after fight with wife

December 21, 2020 1:23 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on domestic violence and driving under the influence charges after police said he drive into…

DA: Salinas man sentenced to prison for molesting 12-year-old

December 17, 2020 4:56 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas resident has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for two counts of forcible child molestation, according to…

City of Salinas announces opening of hotel converted to house homeless

December 17, 2020 11:24 AM Avery Johnson

For several months, the City of Salinas and its partners have worked on a plan to buy and convert a hotel to function…

Salinas man gets prison time for crash that killed passenger

December 17, 2020 2:43 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man charged with gross vehicular manslaughter with intoxication has been sentenced to prison,…

California farm workers, teachers, grocery store workers could get next COVID-19 vaccines

December 16, 2020 12:25 PM Elisha Machado, Aaron Groff

In a press briefing Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom said farm workers, teachers and grocery store workers could receive the next COVID-19 vaccine…

Salinas Police: Gang member found with stolen gun

December 16, 2020 12:46 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said they arrested a gang member found with a stolen, loaded handgun Tuesday…

Car crashes into COVID-19 triage tent at SVMH

December 15, 2020 8:57 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A car crashed into a COVID-19 triage tent outside Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Tuesday night. The crash is being…

Police: Two gang members arrested in Salinas for having unregistered gun

December 15, 2020 12:38 PM Avery Johnson

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Two people who police said are active gang members have been arrested on gun charges. Police stopped a vehicle that did not…

Wait time at Hartnell College testing site grows to more than an hour

December 15, 2020 11:38 AM Avery Johnson

A pop-up COVID-19 testing site opened Tuesday at Hartnell College’s STEM Research Center, and patients experienced a long…

Playgrounds to remain closed in Salinas

December 11, 2020 11:24 AM Max Tarlton

Kristan Lundquist with the City of Salinas says because Salinas is driving the positive test rate in Monterey County, playgrounds will stay closed…

Salinas PD investigate fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian accident Saturday morning

Salinas PD investigates fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian accident Saturday morning

December 12, 2020 8:58 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Investigators are looking into what led to a fatal accident during a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision that happened in…