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Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward

August 4, 2020 7:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…

California Rodeo Salinas cancels 2020 event

August 4, 2020 10:40 AM Avery Johnson

The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it is canceling its 2020 event after initially postponing it until…

Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic

August 4, 2020 12:00 PM Elisha Machado

While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas to study COVID-19 impact on farmworkers

August 3, 2020 12:33 PM Megan Meier

At Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, testing for COVID-19 happens fast and frequently.…

Salinas Police investigating shooting on Alma Avenue

August 4, 2020 9:01 AM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police are looking into a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. Around 12:30, officers responded to a call…

Central Coast schools prepare parents for distance learning

August 3, 2020 11:39 AM Elisha Machado

School districts on the Central Coast are preparing parents to tackle distance learning in the new academic…

Downtown Salinas acclimating to COVID-19 lifestyle

July 31, 2020 8:00 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Friday night in downtown Salinas brought out a decent crowd looking to reclaim the weekend vibes tarnished by the COVID-19…

Salinas elementary school fire under investigation

July 31, 2020 6:49 PM Ron Keller

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas fire is investigating a fire that broke out behind Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School early Friday morning.…

Motorcyclist killed in Salinas crash

July 31, 2020 11:08 AM Victor Guzman

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Thursday night crash on Williams…

Salinas police report fewer homicides, increase in number of Hispanic officers

July 30, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department has released new crime and staffing data, and it appears to…

Salinas teen arrested following shooting near Del Monte Avenue and Towt

July 30, 2020 2:16 PM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting at the corner of Del Monte Avenue and Towt…

CNA: At least 8 SVMHS perinatal nurses test positive for COVID-19

July 29, 2020 7:47 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Nurses Association in Salinas tells KION that at least eight perinatal department nurses at the Salinas Valley…

Monterey County schools prepare for start of academic year

July 29, 2020 11:19 AM Elisha Machado

With the start of the school year just around the corner, school districts are making sure kids are…

Warning about new contact tracing phone scam

July 29, 2020 12:28 PM Max Tarlton

Police and Sheriff’s Departments are warning about telephone scams that are preying on people fearful of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Salinas High School senior raises money for signs to help visually impaired students

July 29, 2020 12:36 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas High School student is helping visually impaired students by raising money for new…

Salinas police K-9 finds unregistered guns, two people arrested

July 29, 2020 11:21 AM Avery Johnson

K-9 Oakley with the Salinas Police Department recently graduated from firearm detection…

Salinas elementary school district to offer free breakfast, lunch to students for 4 years

July 28, 2020 4:35 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Elementary School District announced that it has been approved to serve…

Two wanted for allegedly stealing 18-packs of beer in Salinas, firing gun at clerk

July 28, 2020 4:00 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for two people accused of stealing 18-packs of…

Central Coast YMCA to provide child care and help with online learning

July 27, 2020 11:56 AM Megan Meier

The YMCA of the Central Coast is offering an outside-of-school program to help students…

UPDATE: Nearly 200 inmates at Monterey County Jail test positive for COVID-19

July 9, 2020 12:07 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE: 7/10/20 11:00 P.M.: At least 67 inmates have been infected with the COVID-19 virus at the Monterey County Jail as of…

Salinas PD: Two gang members arrested following stabbing on North Main

July 27, 2020 2:05 PM Avery Johnson

Two people have been arrested after a stabbing near North Main Street early Monday…

One person killed in Salinas car crash

July 25, 2020 8:54 PM Elisha Machado

One person is dead after a fatal crash early Saturday morning near E Boronda Rd and Constitution Blvd in Salinas, according to the Salinas Police…

Future uncertain for restaurant in John Steinbeck birthplace

July 27, 2020 10:27 AM The Associated Press

Loss of business due to the coronavirus is forcing closure of a restaurant in the house where…

Inmate who escaped from Monterey County Jail convicted of escape, two first-degree murders

July 24, 2020 3:21 PM Avery Johnson

An inmate who escaped from the Monterey County Jail in November has been convicted of the…

WATCH: Public memorial service for late Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter

July 20, 2020 5:41 PM Avery Johnson, Megan Meier

A memorial for the late Mayor Joe Gunter will be held at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas…

Generator theft in KION parking lot caught on camera

July 24, 2020 1:13 PM Avery Johnson

KION is asking for help catching a thief or thieves caught on camera stealing a $1,200…

Salinas community honors late Mayor Joe Gunter

July 24, 2020 5:52 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Joe Gunter memorial service held at Rabobank…

Billing concerns for free Covid-19 tests

July 23, 2020 12:05 PM Max Tarlton

A central coast mother is voicing her concern after receiving a bill from Natividad after her son went to get a free Covid-19…

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital prepares for possibility of opening third COVID-19 unit

July 23, 2020 1:58 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital officials said they currently have 19 COVID-19 patients at the…

Salinas police investigate attempted murder on Orchard Ave.

July 23, 2020 11:35 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that happened on Orchard Avenue Wednesday…

Two people arrested following search warrant on Shawnee Way

July 23, 2020 7:48 AM Mary Coleman, Avery Johnson

Salinas police have arrested two people after serving a search warrant in the 1400 block of Shawnee…

Monterey County school districts find solutions for homeless students

July 22, 2020 2:04 PM Megan Meier

Monterey County schools are preparing to start the year off with distance learning.…

Lanes reopened on Highway 101 following vehicle fire

July 22, 2020 5:38 PM Avery Johnson

Lane closures are in place on Highway 101 at North Main following a vehicle…

Salinas firefighters leave Mineral Fire to fight Gold Fire

July 22, 2020 2:10 PM Avery Johnson

A group of firefighters from Salinas have been battling the Mineral Fire in Fresno…

Salinas Warming Shelter reports COVID-19 case numbers

July 4, 2020 9:51 AM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 7/21/2020 5:30 p.m. The Salinas Warming Shelter reports that a total of 10 clients have tested positive for COVID-19.…

Debate over ownership of Dick Bruhn building goes to court

July 17, 2020 11:41 AM Max Tarlton

A hearing Friday morning in Monterey is brings up the question whether a receiver should be appointed for the Dick Bruhn building, that’s been vacant…

Two patients treated for COVID-19 at Natividad share stories of recovery

July 17, 2020 4:31 PM Avery Johnson

Two Salinas agriculture workers are sharing their stories of surviving COVID-19 as Monterey…

Monterey County Youth Center Director arrested for alleged sexual contact with minor

July 15, 2020 4:30 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Probation Department’s Youth Center Director, Jennifer Butz-Tavares, has been…

Effects of distance learning on students and tutors

July 16, 2020 11:38 AM Max Tarlton

As many school district’s move forward with beginning the school year with distance learning, many parents have been concerned about a lack of…

Salinas restaurants struggle with limited outdoor dining

Emergency order passes in Salinas paving the way for outdoor dining

July 14, 2020 11:13 AM Elisha Machado

Salinas City Councilmember Scott Davis is pushing to allow outdoor sidewalk dining in Salinas following Governor Newsom’s announcement that the state…

Alisal Union School District to start with distance learning

July 15, 2020 7:31 PM Aaron Groff, Shannon Longworth

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas’ Alisal Union School District will start the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning. The board voted unanimously…

UFW Foundation gives back to farm workers facing food shortages

July 15, 2020 6:21 AM Jocelyn Ortega

UFW Foundation gives back to struggling farm…

Salinas police conduct attempted murder investigation after teen shot in buttocks

July 14, 2020 11:08 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are conducting an attempted murder and attempted robbery investigation after they…

Salinas City Manager announces retirement

July 14, 2020 10:53 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas City Manager Ray Corpuz has announced his retirement, according to City Council Member Scott…

Salinas Police: Gang member found with meth, stolen gun

July 13, 2020 3:55 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police arrested a man who they say is a gang member following a traffic…

Three arrested in connection to armed robbery at Montebella Park

July 13, 2020 11:39 AM Avery Johnson

Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at Montebella Park early Saturday…

Fatal crash kills one

July 12, 2020 10:43 AM Amelia Rosenberg

One person is dead after a fatal crash occurred along U.S. 101 heading south near Gould…

Public viewing for Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter draws memories, emotions for many

July 11, 2020 6:43 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A city in mourning on Saturday, remembering the life of a beloved mayor in…

Alisal Union School District closed after staff test positive for COVID-19

July 10, 2020 2:26 PM Victor Guzman

Two Alisal Union School District staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the closure of the district…

SVMHS adds second COVID-19 unit for patients needing hospitalization

July 10, 2020 4:22 PM Victor Guzman

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital staff announced an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations has led the hospital to add a second unit dedicated to…