Monterey Archives

The city of Monterey is considering having district elections

November 15, 2021 7:12 PM Stephanie Aceves

The city of Monterey is considering moving towards district-based elections.…

Woman attacked in Monterey while walking her dog

November 15, 2021 6:20 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey Police Department arrested a man who attacked and tried to rape a woman while she was walking her dog.…

Colorful sunrise captured by Salinas Police

November 15, 2021 10:38 AM Melody Waintal

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) They say an image is worth a thousand words and this view left us speechless. Salinas Police department shared this sunrise…

Deadly crash on Highway 1 in Monterey

November 14, 2021 2:02 PM Lisa Principi

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash off Highway 1 on the Del Monte Boulevard onramp.…

A colonel at Chick-fil-A in Salinas?

November 11, 2021 3:02 PM Melody Waintal

The first colonel to own a Chick-Fil-a is serving orders at the North Salinas drive-thru in full uniform. …

Sea otters vaccinated for COVID-19 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

November 9, 2021 11:58 AM Lisa Principi

The sea otters who call the Monterey Bay Aquarium home are rolling up their invisible sleeves to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.…

Gov. Gavin Newsom to make a first public appearance in two weeks in Monterey

November 9, 2021 11:29 AM Melody Waintal, Stephanie Aceves

Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to appear for the first time in nearly two weeks for the 2021 Economic Summit in…

Car crashes into building in Salinas

November 9, 2021 1:15 PM Melody Waintal

A car ran into an electric pole and crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Salinas.…

Increase in visitors expected as international travel restrictions lifted

November 8, 2021 11:34 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Central Coast expects to see an uptick in visitors after international travel restrictions are lifted in the United States.…

Mask mandate returns to Monterey County

November 1, 2021 11:22 AM Jonathan Sarabia

An indoor mask mandate is expected to be in effect after Monterey County’s transmission rate continues to be substantial, according to the Centers of…

Victim loses home in real estate fraud scheme in Salinas

November 4, 2021 12:52 PM Veronica Macias

Rosa Garcia wishes she could turn back time and regrets hiring someone to help file a loan modification on her Salinas…

Monterey County residents may have their personal information breached

November 4, 2021 3:01 PM Melody Waintal

A contractor providing behavioral health services to several Monterey County clients experienced a network data breach that could affect more than…

Woman sentenced real estate scam that caused people to lose their homes

October 6, 2021 5:35 PM Melody Waintal

Many victims throughout California lost their homes because of her negligence, according to the District Attorney’s Office.…

New Student Housing revealed in CSUMB

November 3, 2021 11:51 AM Jonathan Sarabia, Melody Waintal

Students have already started moving into the recently completed Mosaic Student Housing complex at Cal State University Monterey Bay.…

Human remains found in Monterey County on Halloween in connection to Fairfield homicide

November 1, 2021 6:13 PM Melody Waintal

Fairfield Police Department said they arrested three individuals after human remains in Monterey County were discovered following the investigation…

Former Monterey batting cage owner found dead pending charges on suspicion of sexually assaulting boys

April 16, 2021 1:16 PM Avery Johnson, Melody Waintal

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a former Monterey batting cage owner…

Multiple home burglaries in Pacific Grove, police report

November 3, 2021 11:46 AM Melody Waintal

Pacific Grove Police Department arrested a 53-year-old woman accused of breaking into people’s homes and stealing their prescription medication, cash…

A new parklet extension up for debate for Carmel-by-the-Sea

November 2, 2021 7:49 PM Erika Bratten

Parklets popped up and stayed up along the streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea, as a temporary solution to pandemic dining and wine tasting in the city.…

Local bakery prepares for Dia De Los Muertos

November 2, 2021 10:40 AM Jonathan Sarabia

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local bakery prepares to sell pan de Muerto on one of their busiest holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. La Soledad Bakery in Salinas…

Highway 1 fully reopen after rockslide cleared near Monterey and San Luis Obispo County

October 27, 2021 12:43 PM Melody Waintal

Caltrans closed Highway 1 from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Fullers Point in Monterey County due to a rockslide.…

Día de los Muertos Events near you

November 2, 2021 1:26 PM Melody Waintal

From pan de muertos and sugar skulls to marigolds and alters, Nov. 2 is a day many take the time to pay tribute to their loved ones who are no longer…

Monterey Bay Aquarium requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test; starts November 1st

November 1, 2021 7:28 PM Stephanie Aceves

As of November 1st, The Monterey Bay Aquarium is now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for visitors 12 and…

Monterey High School football game cancelled due to COVID-19

October 29, 2021 12:14 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey High School canceled their football game against Gonzales High on…

Monterey County District Attorney’s Office reports an increase in robo calls

October 29, 2021 9:27 AM Taryn Mitchell

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is reminding you to be on the lookout for…

Monterey County holds community town hall on vaccinations for children

October 27, 2021 10:26 AM Melody Waintal

Monterey County will be answering questions about children vaccinations for COVID-19 on Oct. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. over zoom.…

Central Coast 2021 Halloween Guide

October 27, 2021 1:35 PM Melody Waintal

Halloween festivities are kicking off this weekend and this year we’re giving you a look at all of the events taking place across Monterey, San…

High surf warning on the Monterey and Santa Cruz County coast

October 25, 2021 11:49 AM Jonathan Sarabia, Melody Waintal

There is a high surf warning until Tuesday at 11 a.m. Expect 20-30 foot waves this week with strong rip currents and possible coastal…

See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast

October 24, 2021 2:29 PM Melody Waintal

From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…

CHP confirms deadly crash involving 4 cars on Blanco and Armstrong

October 21, 2021 2:05 PM Melody Waintal

California Highway Patrol confirmed there was a fatal crash on W. Blanco Road and Armstrong Road in…

Power is out in Carmel

October 20, 2021 12:25 PM Melody Waintal

The power is out in several parts of Carmel, affecting a little over 2,000 people.…

Hollister man arrested for allegedly robbing victim he met through social media

October 19, 2021 2:59 PM Melody Waintal

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing another individual he met through social…

Highway 1 closed near Carmel Valley Road

October 19, 2021 10:15 AM Melody Waintal

California Highway Patrol is shutting down Highway 1 until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.…

CSUMB President to retire after 10 years

October 18, 2021 1:35 PM Melody Waintal

CSUMB President Eduardo Ochoa announced he will be retiring at the end of the school…

Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal announces his retirement

October 18, 2021 12:56 PM Melody Waintal

Sheriff Bernal was elected Monterey County Sheriff in 2014.…

Power outages affect residents in San Benito and Santa Cruz counties

October 17, 2021 11:52 PM Taryn Mitchell

Sunday evening a number of residents were left without power in Monterey and Santa Cruz…

Feast of Lanterns apologizes for cultural appropriation

October 13, 2021 6:03 PM Erika Bratten

The former Feast of Lanterns queen and board president shared a public apology and concerns about the cultural appropriation of the event.…

New Hartnell College Softball Coach carries on family legacy

October 14, 2021 12:03 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Hartnell College recruits, Salinas native, Casey Watt as the new Head Softball…

California adults will be able to enroll parents in their health insurance plan

October 14, 2021 1:36 PM Stephanie Magallon, Melody Waintal

CALIFORNIA (KION) California has become the first state to allow certain adult children to enroll their parents in its health insurance plan. The…

California Court invalidates Measure Z

October 13, 2021 11:59 AM Jonathan Sarabia

California 6th District Court of Appeals invalidates two parts of Monterey County’s Measure…

Del Rey Oaks Police catch person stealing checks from ATM

October 13, 2021 12:46 PM Melody Waintal

Police arrested a suspect that has been stealing checks from ATM machines in Wells Fargo and Bank of America in Del Rey Oaks, and possibly other…

DA released date on hearing for 16-year-old involved in homicide prior to officer-involved shooting

October 5, 2021 9:15 AM Melody Waintal, Max Tarlton, Stephanie Aceves

Monterey County District Attorney’s office said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened near North Main St. and Chaparral…

Carmel-by-the-Sea appoints new temporary Police Chief

October 12, 2021 1:52 PM Melody Waintal

Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council appointed Brian Uhler as the Interim Police Chief.…

Man accused of setting fire at his own home, displacing four people

October 7, 2021 6:12 PM Victor Guzman

A Monterey man has been arrested after setting fire to the duplex he was living in, leaving four people…

Federal leaders and UFW reveal a new farmworker assistance program

October 7, 2021 11:57 AM Stephanie Magallon

Several federal and local leaders will be in Salinas and Royal Oaks on Thursday to address the new pandemic assistance program for agricultural…

Special Report: Staffing shortages affect Monterey County schools

October 7, 2021 10:09 AM Lisa Principi

Local schools are seeing a shortage of classified staff to keep schools running. Districts in Monterey County are actively recruiting food service…

Fox sneaks into Carmel Valley home

October 4, 2021 3:31 PM Melody Waintal

According to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the fox snuck its way into the house through the doggie door and then was too afraid to leave the…

Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds

October 4, 2021 3:55 AM Max Tarlton

New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…

Steinbeck Rotary Club looking for bartenders for the Sea Otter Classic

October 2, 2021 4:49 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The Steinbeck Rotary Club is looking for volunteer bartenders for the Sea Otter…

Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students

October 1, 2021 11:54 AM Lisa Principi

Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…

Monterey County is awarded $1.74 million in new state cannabis control grant

October 1, 2021 3:26 PM Melody Waintal

California’s Department of Cannabis Control DCC created a new grant program to help local government transition businesses from provisional licenses…