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Teen suspect arrested in connection with Salinas armed carjackings

September 20, 2022 4:02 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salians Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested with armed carjackings in Salinas in May and June. Anthony Astorga is…

Train hits person in Salinas

September 20, 2022 1:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said someone was hit by an Amtrak train Tuesday in Salinas. Police would not say whether that person…

Police: Gang member arrested in Chinatown with gun and meth, two others arrested

September 20, 2022 7:18 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said three were arrested Tuesday in Chinatown after meth and a firearm was found in a tent. Dustin Faulk,…

Shots fired on Highway 101 at Boronda Road

September 16, 2022 7:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said shots were fired on Highway 101 at Boronda Road. CHP said the incident occurred around…

Sex offender living in Salinas with teacher arrested for lying about being homeless: deputies

September 16, 2022 5:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s said they arrested a man who lied about being a transient but was living with a middle…

Teenager shot in South Salinas dies of injuries

September 15, 2022 8:01 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept. 15, 2022, at 10:21 p.m.- Salinas Police said the teenager who was shot in south Salinas Thursday afternoon has…

ATV crash on Old Stage Road leaves man dead

September 14, 2022 11:40 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said at least a man is dead after a crash Wednesday on Old Stage Road. CHP said the crash…

BOLO: Salinas man missing for three days

September 13, 2022 5:16 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for a man who has not been heard from in three days. Jonathan Arambula, 47, has a…

Salinas Police investigating shooting at Acosta Plaza

September 13, 2022 10:58 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night at Acosta Plaza. K9 Oakley was able to…

CHP: No bomb found at Salinas DMV

September 12, 2022 6:16 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office mobilized its bomb unit as of 6 p.m Monday. They have confirmed with KION that a…

Gang Member Arrested On Weapons Charges

September 11, 2022 1:51 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Salinas PD said they arrested a gang member on several weapons and gang charges on Saturday afternoon. The Violence…

Home total loss after fire on Saint George Drive, at least three displaced

September 9, 2022 12:56 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire is currently at the scene of a structure fire on the 570 block of Saint George Drive. The roof of the home…

Salinas man convicted for beating hotel manager and asking police to shoot him

September 6, 2022 1:59 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man was found guilty of assaulting a Salinas hotel manager and resisting arrest in August of 2021, according to Monterey…

Salinas Police arrest man wanted for elder abuse in Fresno County

September 6, 2022 1:02 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An arrest was made Monday morning for a wanted man out of the City of Sanger, according to Salinas Police. Ladislado…

Salinas Police looking for missing at-risk man

September 5, 2022 5:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A missing at-risk man went missing Sunday, and Salina Police are searching for him. Savas Reyes, 36, suffers from learning…

Salinas elementary school threatened for second time in a month

August 9, 2022 10:15 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept.1, 2022, at 6:54 p.m.- For the second time in less than a month, a Salinas elementary school was threatened…

Crumbl Cookies opens in Salinas

September 1, 2022 11:05 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The popular cookie chain has opened its doors in Salinas. Mayor Kimley Craig announced they opened their doors at 8 a.m.…

Salinas Police looking for Chinatown armed robbery suspects

August 30, 2022 10:27 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they responded to a call Monday morning of a robbery at the intersection of Market Way at Sherwood…

King City man sentenced to six years for lewd acts on a minor

August 26, 2022 8:28 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A King City man has been sentenced Friday to six years in state prison for lewd acts on a child, according to Monterey…

Monterey Police release Car Week Traffic Enforcement Report

August 19, 2022 2:36 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 25, 2022, at 10:26 a.m.- Monterey Police said that Car Week enforcement resulted in 227 traffic…

‘Touch-A-Truck’ to help Central Coast kids with serious illnesses

August 24, 2022 7:09 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 8th annual Touch-A-Truck will be held at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds Sunday August 28. A play museum will be set up for…

Police: Man living in Salinas driveway arrested after resisting arrest

August 24, 2022 11:13 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a man high on meth and other drugs living in a Nissan SUV parked in a driveway Tuesday.…

Salinas packaged salad innovator Steve Taylor dies at 67

August 23, 2022 4:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man known for contributing to the bagged salad industry passed away Sunday in Denver at age 67. Steve Taylor, born and…

Salinas Police investigating overnight gathering, gunfire at Natividad Creek Park

August 20, 2022 12:19 PM Victor Guzman

A gathering at Natividad Creek Park led to reports of gunfire and cars speeding away from the scene. One of which ended up rolling down an embankment…

Salinas man convicted on four rape charges of a 17-year-old

August 19, 2022 4:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A 46-year-old man was convicted on four rape charges Thursday in a Salinas courtroom, according to Monterey County…

Salinas-born serial killer with Santa Cruz County victims dies in state prison

August 19, 2022 5:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

STOCKTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- A convicted serial killer who confessed to killing at least 13 people in the 70s died of natural causes on Thursday,…

Fire burning near Roy Diaz Street shuts down Highway 101 onramp

August 19, 2022 2:14 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire is burning off Del Torre Street near Highway 101. The fire is causing problems and has shut down the onramp to…

Man shot by Salinas police accused of confronting them with spear-like weapon

December 29, 2019 10:46 PM Aaron Groff

The man shot by police after he allegedly confronted them with a “spear-like weapon” will be charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon on…

Lisa Eisemann, wife of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter passes

August 17, 2022 5:36 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The daughter of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter said her mother passed after a long battle with dementia. Lisa Eisemann…

Three killed in three crashes in three days in Monterey County

August 15, 2022 12:46 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol said they are investigating three separate deadly vehcile crashes over the weekend. The first…

Victim identified in deadly Salinas homeless encampment shooting

August 14, 2022 7:25 PM Carina Nocon

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Police are asking the public if they know anything about a deadly shooting that happened at a homeless encampment over the…

20-year-old arrested with 500 fentanyl pills and revolver in Salinas

August 15, 2022 6:18 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a man on North Main Street and Rossi for possessing a gun and fentanyl pills. A traffic…

Wanted street racer arrested with handgun and cannabis cartridges

August 15, 2022 4:57 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man wanted for street racing back in mid-July. The initial…

Man arrested in connection to ATM fire in South Salinas

August 11, 2022 1:13 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m.- Salinas Police said they arrested a man in connection with an ATM fire that occurred…

Salinas Fire investigating arson at South Salinas froyo location

August 12, 2022 11:33 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire said they contained a shrub fire Friday morning outside the MYO Frozen Yogurt on South Main Street. Salinas…

Salinas man found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder.

April 8, 2021 9:47 AM Victor Guzman, Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting near Industrial Place and Sanborn Wednesday…

Salinas native training to be U.S. Navy Future Warfighter

August 4, 2022 1:30 PM Ricardo Tovar

GREAT LAKES, Calif. (KION-TV) – A Salinas native is studying at the Naval Education and Training Command to become a boatswain’s mate. Jeric Banez…

Police: Woman arrested for attempted murder on MST bus in Salinas

August 3, 2022 2:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a woman Tuesday morning after she allegedly tried killing another passenger with a…

Salinas Police looking for shoplifting suspect

August 3, 2022 3:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said the man in the photo above is wanted for shoplifting from several businesses. Salinas Police said he…

DA: Salinas man sentenced to 15 years for stabbing a transient in 2019 over a dozen times

December 21, 2019 12:14 PM Dominoe Ibarra, Drew Andre, Megan Meier

Police blocked off a part of Clay Street and Lincoln Avenue to investigate a stabbing, Saturday. Those that live nearby say it’s an all-too-familiar…

Salinas Police investigating attempted triple homicide on Salinas Street

August 2, 2022 12:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are investigating an attempted triple homicide on the 200 block of Salinas Street that occurred Monday…

Alisal Union School District gives free haircuts, school supplies, food and hygiene products for students

July 28, 2022 11:17 AM Ricardo Tovar

A former Alisal USD alumna organized an event to give out free haircuts for students heading back to…

Fire burning behind Goodwill on Moffett Street in Salinas

July 29, 2022 5:57 PM Ricardo Tovar

Salinas Fire crews have all but put out a grass fire that started burning behind a Goodwill facility in…

Second Old Stage Road fire in two days burns barn and home

July 29, 2022 1:46 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire that began in a barn on Old Stage Road was knocked down by firefighters Friday. Salinas Fire said the fire spread…

Fire on Old Stage Road spreads to multiple outbuildings in Salinas

July 28, 2022 2:31 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salians Fire and multiple agencies were on the scene of a fire on the 700 block of Old Stage Road Thursday at around 1:15…

Police: Gang member arrested in Salinas with three firearms

July 28, 2022 4:55 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Police said they arrested a known gang member Thursday at Denny’s parking lot on Blanco. Hector Gurrero Jr., 28,…

112th California Rodeo Salinas Championship Sunday tops 2021 attendance by 19.6%

July 25, 2022 11:38 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas is officially done for the year and ended with their Championship Sunday. The Crown Royal Day…