Salinas man sentenced to 28 years in prison after molesting two children
A Salinas man has been arrested as part of a child molestation…
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Salinas Officers honored for stopping hostage situation with meat cleaver at police department
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Two Salinas Police Officers are getting their flowers after stopping a hostage situation that occurred back in 2019 at the…
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One year later: Family and deputies still looking for who killed Kayeleigh Alyssa Gammill
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- For Jennifer Gammill, August 30th will always be a day filled with intense emotion. It’s filled with anger, sadness…
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Salinas man pleads guilty to strangling, stabbing his girlfriend to death in August 2023
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man is expected to be sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for stabbing and strangling his girlfriend to…
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Salinas Fire extinguish fire at an abandoned house on Smith Street
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire have extinguished a structure fire at an abandoned house on Smith Street on Tuesday morning. Muiltple engines…
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Man shot outside of a Burger King, police now have leads to suspect involved
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON AUGUST 28, 2023 AT 2:20 PM- Salinas Police is investigating a shooting that injured a male victim outside of a…
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‘Touch-A-Truck’ returns to Rodeo Grounds on Sunday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Families of all ages will have some fun on Sunday Aug. 27. The 9th Annual Touch-A-Truck event will be held at the Rodeo…
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35-year-old man identified in homicide near Carr Lake
A man suffering from a single gunshot wound was found dead in a homeless encampment Saturday…
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Law enforcement agencies dealt with hundreds of traffic violations during Car Week
Monterey, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Car Week is over and it was a busy week for multiple central coast law enforcement agencies, including the CHP.If…
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Possible male suspect wanted in attempted murder hit-and-run in Salinas
Salinas Police say they’re looking for a suspect wanted in an attempted murder hit-and-run, that occurred Saturday…
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Severed pole falls, pipes into car injured driver just outside of Salinas
The Monterey County Regional Fire District said they responded to reports of downed lines and a severed power pole on Monday night. The incident…
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Rancho Cielo hosts solar project groundbreaking
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Rancho Cielo Youth Campus is going green. The non-profit learning and social services program held a groundbreaking…
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Salinas Fire Ops 101 puts city leaders in the boots of a firefighter during hands-on program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A unique hands-on experience puts Salinas city leaders and Monterey County supervisors in the roles of firefighters for…
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Monterey County Deputies who shot, killed break-in suspect identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office identified the two deputies who fired shots at man who they say forced…
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Shelter-in-place lifted at Salinas High after shooting near school
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police have cleared from the scene of a shooting across from Salinas High School at the 7-11. Police confirmed…
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Salinas native ranks in top ten for San Diego Padres prospects
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas native born in Monterey has cracked the top ten in the San Diego Padres farm system since being drafted in the…
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Safety measures Salinas school districts are taking ahead of the new school year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – It’s a bittersweet time for many parents dropping their kids off today.On Monday, Alisal Union and Salinas Union High school…
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U.S. and Salinas City representatives to give recognition to farm workers
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Central Coast leaders and U.S Representatives will be recognizing the work farm workers do, especially during extreme…
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Man arrested in Sacramento County suspected of trafficking firearms into Monterey County
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Police Department Violence Suppression Task Force has been investigating gang members trafficking firearms…
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Report: 110 firework citations in Salinas issued for 4th of July, largest being over $37,000
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas Fireworks Enforcement Operation released their After Action Report for their 4th of July enforcement…
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Vallejo to name a street after iconic rapper E-40
By KTVU staff VALLEJO, Calif. – The Vallejo City Council has chosen to honor the local ties of the well-known rapper and business mogul…
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Missing Teenagers have been found alive per Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON JULY 31, 2023 AT 4:40 PM- Salinas Police confirmed with KION that two missing Salinas teenagers have been…
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Salinas Valley Health Anthem Blue Cross Still Have No Deal Reached
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some local patients could be at risk of significantly higher medical costs if an agreement between Anthem Blue Cross and…
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Man sentenced for deadly DUI hit-and-run crash that killed a Salinas resident on Highway 101
CHP said that a 20-year-old man is suspected of being under the influence when he crashed with a Salinas resident and drove off on Saturday.…
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Seaside Police arrest Salinas man with ghost gun
Courtesy: Seaside Police Dept. SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas man is now behind bars Thursday morning. Seaside Police worked with Salinas…
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Carr Lake Project targeting November groundbreaking, city looking for names for the park
SALINAS, Calif- (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON JULY 25, 2023 AT 11:53 AM- The City of Salinas and Big Sur Land Trust is looking for a name for a planned park…
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California Salinas Rodeo reports a 7.5 percent increase in attendance and local organizations will benefit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With the 2023 California Salinas Rodeo now in the books, organizers reported a 7.5% increase in attendance this year…
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Family raises awareness for Arelie Garcia’s disappearance 10 months ago at Salinas Rodeo
SALINAS. Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 23, 2023, AT 3:07 PM: The California Rodeo Salinas is meant to be a happy time for the community to come…
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Salinas woman dead after car crashes into a tree while speeding, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police confirmed that a 25-year-old Salinas woman has died after she crashed her vehicle into a tree early Tuesday…
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Big Week has returned: Schedule for California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif, (KION-TV)- Big Week in Salinas has arrived for the 113th California Rodeo Salinas. There have been events that have taken place which…
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California Rodeo Salinas Carnival returns providing escape from heat and emphasizing ride safety
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival has returned for 2023 providing attendees a fun escape with rides, games and food.…
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Hitchcock Animal Shelter capacity rises to 130% post 4th of July weekend
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Since the 4th of July holiday, it hasn’t been easy for workers at Hitchcock Animal Services. Even before the holiday, the…
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Salinas teen reported missing last seen on Leslie Drive three days ago
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are asking the community to watch for a missing 16-year-old reported Sunday morning. The young man has been…
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Monterey County high school students explore medical careers in Salinas Valley Health Summer Health Institute
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- High school students throughout Monterey County are set to graduate on Thursday from the Salinas Valley Health’s Summer…
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New murals on display under the Highway 101 overpasses in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Arts Council for Monterey County has shared progress on work being done on three murals underneath three Highway 101…
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Steve McShane resigns as CEO & President of Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The President and CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce Steve McShane announces his resignation from his position…
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Introducing Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas has announced that the winner of this year’s competition for Miss California Rodeo Salinas is…
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Salinas Police arrest two; find handguns, meth, cocaine and fentanyl pills
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said their SWAT unit was out today near East Market and Kenneth Avenue Thursday morning. Police said two…
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Fourth suspect arrested in North Hebron murder from 2018 that killed migrant farmworker
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they have arrested a fourth person in relation to a murder that took place at 1:30 a.m. on North…
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Man arrested in Garner Avenue deadly shooting from mid-June pleads not guilty
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Update June 30, 2023, at 10:50 a.m.- A man allegedly responsible for a fatal shooting on the 700 block of Garner Avenue…
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Missing at-risk woman last seen in Salinas near Riker Street and Woodside Drive found safely
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE: Salinas Police said the missing woman was found safely. ORIGINAL STORY Salinas Police said they are looking for a…
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Salinas transgender woman speaks on her experience being part of the LGBTQ+ community
SALINAS Calif. (KION) – The month of June is celebrated nationally as pride month. Meant to encourage acceptance, while also recognizing the uphill…
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Salinas man sentenced to 26 years to life for stabbing fiance to death back in 2021
Salinas Police have arrested a 59-year-old man suspected of killing his girlfriend at a home on Great Island…
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No injuries reported in overnight shooting at Acosta Plaza
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that no injuries were reported in an overnight shooting at Acosta Plaza on Saturday night. Our…
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Salinas Police swear-in six new officers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was a joyous day in Salinas as six new officers were sworn in to serve the community on Thursday. Officer Scott…
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State Department of Housing and Community Development awards $1.65 million to City of Salinas for affordable housing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced that the City of Salinas…
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Salinas to host 4th of July celebration with fireworks display at Central Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Costa Family Restaurants, dba McDonald’s announced Monday that the…
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Monterey Regional Airport displays artwork from John Gutierrez Middle School
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Travelers inside the Monterey Regional Airport can expect to see new artwork inside the terminal. The new youth art…
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Driver says potholes on Williams Road in Salinas caused her to get into an accident
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was more than just a bumpy ride Monday morning for Yuriko Romero, after she got into an accident she said was due to a…
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Salinas Police looking for a missing man not seen in almost two weeks
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for a 39-year-old man who has not had contact with his family since May 27. Kristofer…
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