Salinas teen arrested for attempted homicide involving four victims
Salinas police said a 16-year-old known gang member has been arrested on attempted murder…
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Emergency crews adapt to pandemic
Salinas Firefighters are undergoing annual Paramedic and EMT skills training, but this year looks a bit different as the pandemic continues.…
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Salinas officers seize guns from suspected gang members
Three guns were seized from men who Salinas police say are gang members Tuesday night.…
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U.S. immigration offices ordered to accept new DACA applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will start accepting first-time DACA applications again after an order from a federal judge…
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‘Exercise in Empathy’ leads to connection between Palma student, former CTF inmate
A former Correctional Training Facility inmate got a chance to reconnect with someone he bonded with…
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Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act
Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…
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Senator Anna Caballero announces bill to help domestic violence survivors
Senator Anna M. Caballero, who represents California’s 12th District, has announced a bill aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence. Since…
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Family pet killed in Salinas dog attack
A family is warning other pet owners to be on the look out after they said their dog, Buddy, was attacked and killed by…
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Police search for two people accused of taking hundreds in found cash at Safeway
Salinas police are looking for two people who left the Safeway on North Main with hundreds of dollars in cash that they…
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One dead after crash on 101 in Salinas
A 30-year-old Salinas man is dead after a crash on US Highway 101. It happened Sunday, December 6, 2020 at about…
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At least one person shot in Salinas Saturday evening
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating a shooting on the 100 block Paloma Avenue Saturday evening.…
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KION EXCLUSIVE: After charges dismissed, initial suspect in deadly Salinas crash shares his story
A Carmel resident who was initially the suspect in a deadly Salinas crash had the case against him dismissed in court…
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Police investigate attempted homicide near Sanborn and Laurel
Salinas police are investigating a shooting near N. Sanborn Road and E. Laurel Drive that left one person with a gunshot…
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California Rodeo Salinas breaks ground on Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge
The California Rodeo Association broke ground Wednesday, December 3, on the Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge project at the Salinas Sports Complex. The…
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101 construction inches closer to completion
If you’ve driven through Salinas over the past year, you’ve likely run into construction on US Highway 101. The multi-year, multi-million dollar…
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Former Salinas councilman shares message to community after the loss of his mother due to COVID-19
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Words of warning and sorrow from a former Salians city councilman after his mother passed away from COVID-19 just last…
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Salinas police look for suspect accused of using credit cards in lost wallet
Salinas police are looking for a person accused of using credit cards that were in a lost…
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How CTF prisoners raised $30,000 for a Palma student in need
When one Palma student was struggling to pay the $1,200 monthly tuition after both his parents suffered medical emergencies, the inmates already had…
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Salinas man arrested for evading arrest during Thanksgiving call
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials say on Thanksgiving they were called out to check on a suspicious vehicle near…
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Black Friday lines form at GameStops across Central Coast
SAND CITY, Calif. (KION) Stores all over the Central Coast remain closed for Thanksgiving, with many big name stores not opening up early as they…
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SVMH staff member: Entering a COVID unit is like entering a warzone
As Thanksgiving continues, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare staff are working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients at the…
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Inmates at Monterey County Jail may be involved in statewide EDD scam
Thousands of inmates in California, including death row inmates, may have received up to a billion dollars from the…
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Felony charge filed against driver who crashed into Salinas restaurant diners
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Community members are coming out in support of a local Salinas restaurant after a shocking accident last week sent outdoor…
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Salinas police search for high-speed chase suspect
The Salinas Police Department is asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen…
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Salinas hospital staff issue plea for safety as they hit record number of COVID-19 patients
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has surpassed a COVID-19 milestone, and staff have issued…
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Businesses take advantage of construction pause in Oldtown Salinas
Businesses have expressed concerns as they tried to adapt to pandemic restrictions while construction is ongoing in…
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Suspect with child arrested in connection to Salinas carjacking
A man has been arrested on carjacking and child endangerment charges after an incident Monday…
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Northridge Mall prepares for Black Friday shopping rush
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many things get accomplished during the past year — and holiday shopping is no…
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Three people displaced due to house fire near Navajo and N. First Street
Three adults have been displaced due to a house fire near Navajo and N. First Street in…
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Two people arrested after armed robbery during Offer Up transaction in Salinas
Two Stockton residents have been arrested after an Offer Up transaction turned into an armed robbery in…
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Police identify man killed in Saturday night shooting in Salinas
The Salinas Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred on the 800 block of Del Monte Avenue Saturday…
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Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order
State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…
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Police chase ends with car slamming into Gino’s in Salinas, suspect detained
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 11.20.20 1:45 a.m. A high speed police pursuit late Thursday evening ended with a car crashing into Gino’s Italian…
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Concern growing over burglaries in Monterey County
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said there have been more than a dozen burglaries in the county this…
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Central Coast COVID-19 testing sites could see surge before holidays
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) More and more people are wanting to get tested before the holidays arrive. Some COVID-19 testing sites report seeing an uptick…
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Salinas Police awarded grant to address traffic safety concerns
Salinas Police are getting a boost in the form of a $137,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to address concerns in the…
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Salinas police investigate attempted murder late Saturday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on 200 block of Rianda Street on Saturday at around 8:41…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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City of Salinas conducting second interviews of City Manager candidates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With a COVID-19 crisis still at a boiling point, a deep economic crisis hanging over the nation and with the budget of Salinas…
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Construction of affordable housing for adults with mental illness expected to begin in early 2021
Interim announced that it will begin the construction of a complex of affordable housing for adults with…
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Salinas police respond to shooting on Bellehaven Street
Salinas Police were at the scene of a shooting on Bellehaven Street Wednesday evening.…
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Man arrested on gun-related charges at Salinas Motel 6
A man who police believe was under the influence of drugs was arrested Wednesday on several gun-related…
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Watch: See the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 10th Annual Veterans Day celebration in Salinas will be going on, but held…
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Tanimura & Antle recalls some packaged romaine lettuce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is recalling some of its packaged romaine lettuce due to potential E.…
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One of four suspects arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery
A man has been arrested on armed robbery-related charges in connection to an incident early Sunday…
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Mobile spay and neuter clinic visits Salinas Chinatown
The SNIP mobile spay and neuter clinic made a stop in the Chinatown area of Salinas…
Continue Reading Man dead after fatal crash on Highway 101
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) One man is dead after a fatal car crash that occurred on US 101 near Esperanza Road Saturday morning. The California Highway…
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Several Monterey County races too close to call
Several local government races are too close to call in Monterey County after the last round of results Tuesday…
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Lettuce from Michigan Walmart packaged in Salinas tests positive for E.coli
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is telling people not to eat some Tanimura &…
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Salinas Police obtains new vehicle to respond to online crimes targeting children
In an era where online activity seems to grow everyday, police are gearing up to battle crime beyond just city…
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