Jonathan Maciel’s family mourns the loss of their 19-year-old son
Hollister mourned the death of young Jonathan Maciel, who was the victim of homicide, in an event prior to the officer-involved shooting of a Salinas…
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Former COVID-19 patient paints gifts for nurses
An 80-year-old Native American Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital patient survives COVID-19 and returned with a gift to thank the staff that helped…
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Special Report: Staffing shortages affect Monterey County schools
Local schools are seeing a shortage of classified staff to keep schools running. Districts in Monterey County are actively recruiting food service…
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Hartnell College Theatre Department presents the final run of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ over the weekend
The Harnell College’s Western Site Theatre is showcasing the show for the last time this weekend. Get a sneak peek at how the theatre department put…
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Salinas PD reports multiple pedestrians were run over
Salinas Police Department responded to several pedestrian-involved collisions last…
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Monterey County workers rally against staff shortage
Essential county workers rally, demanding the Monterey County invest in public health and community services and end county worker…
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Monterey County Sheriff arrest suspect who after high-speed chase in Castroville
Monterey County Sheriff arrest a suspect in Castroville after stealing a car from a victim in…
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Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds
New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…
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Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students
Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…
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Monterey County is awarded $1.74 million in new state cannabis control grant
California’s Department of Cannabis Control DCC created a new grant program to help local government transition businesses from provisional licenses…
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Monterey Bay FC host first tryouts at CSUMB
Over 70 players are expected to be participating including 20 local players from Salinas, Monterey, and Watsonville.…
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Police arrest suspect after helicopter and drone hover over Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE Sept. 30 12:55 p.m. Salinas Police was in Chinatown area on Wednesday to arrest one of the suspects from Monday’s…
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Monterey County passes indoor mask mandate
The ordinance will only go into effect after Oct. 29, if the CDC labels Monterey County as High or Substantial risk of…
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What’s killing our lettuce?
As the state tackled a global pandemic this past year, crops in the Salinas Valley were fighting their own virus, the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus…
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Victim hospitalized after apparent gang-related shooting
After responding to a shooting on Sunday at 2 a.m., Salinas Police reported two people were standing outside their vehicle near De La Torre Boulevard…
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CHOMP workers threaten lawsuit over state COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Monterey County hospitals are working to comply with a fast-approaching deadline for all California healthcare workers to be vaccinated for…
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California Rodeo holds Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children
The California Rodeo Salinas is holding their Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children.…
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Thousands volunteer at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Rodeo Salinas relies heavily on volunteers and this year thousands of people are stepping out to help.…
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CSUMB professor says CDC COVID-19 data for Monterey County is inaccurate
A professor at California State University Monterey Bay is speaking out about inaccurate COVID-19 data being reported by the Centers for Disease…
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Two inmates convicted for stabbing another inmate in Salinas Valley State Prison
After a two-week jury trial, Monterey County District Attorney convicted Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, for stabbing another inmate, Manual…
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CVS now offers COVID-19 booster shots in Salinas, Aptos, Watsonville and Gilroy
CVS Health announced on Friday that select CVS Pharmacy and Minute clinic Locations are now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot to…
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SPCA rescues hawk caught in a fishing line in Salinas
Thursday morning, SPCA responded to a call about a hawk that was tangled in a fishing line, hanging from her wing in the trees along a walking path…
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Greenfield woman dies in a car crash near Soledad
A woman died in a fatal crash near Soledad on the 101 North Highway off of Arroyo Seco Road.…
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Salinas High School cancels football game after players test positive for COVID-19
Salina’s High School cancelled their football game against Alisal High School after several players on the team tested positive for COVID-19.…
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Hartnell College to require students, employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19
After a board vote on Tuesday night, Hartnell Community College will now require students and employees to be vaccinated for…
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Food vendors can soon operate on private property in Salinas
City council voted unanimously Wednesday night to expand food trucks to operate on private property and their public property food truck program.…
Continue Reading Businesses profiting from the return of the California Rodeo Salinas
People are getting ready for this year’s California Rodeo in Salinas after it was canceled last year due to the…
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Salinas library unveils bookmobile program for residents
Salinas councilmembers are set to take a tour of a new bookmobile that has been unveiled by the Salinas Public Library…
Continue Reading California Rodeo Salinas returns with new event, COVID-19 precautions
The rodeo grounds in Salinas is shifting from primarily being a COVID-19 vaccination site for farmworkers during the pandemic, to welcoming…
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Labor rights activists voice their concerns over farmworker safety
Farmworker safety has become a major concern for labor rights activists who are urging legislators to make moves to protect…
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Real Estate project seeks to have social impact in Salinas
A new Salinas housing project will offer new affordable housing opportunities and commercial space for…
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$1.8 million in drugs seized in multi-agency drug trafficking operation
Salinas Police and multiple agencies, including Homeland Security, announced multiple arrests related to a drug trafficking…
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Salinas Union High School District: No threat to North Salinas High
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A spokesperson for the Salinas Union High School District says there is no threat to the North Salinas High campus after…
Continue Reading Meet Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- There’s a new ambassador in town! Emily Cullins of Perris, CA is the new Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021. Cullins will…
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Central Coast residents share their 9/11 stories
Many of us can remember where we were and what we were doing when we heard or saw images of planes crashing into the World Trade Center, the…
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The Transportation Agency for Monterey County presents new improvements to Highway 101
You can now interact with the new Highway 101 improvements in a digital interactive map the Transportation Agency for Monterey County created to…
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Man arrested for allegedly killing ex-girlfriend in 2002 in Salinas
It has been almost 20 years since Loretta Paluszynski was found stabbed to death in her Salinas home. Police say this week they were finally able to…
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Salinas Police make multiple arrests in drug trafficking operation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Nine search warrants were served in Salinas and the state of Arizona as part of an ongoing drug trafficking operation…
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Bicyclist killed in collision with vehicle on San Juan Grade near Boronda Road
A 91-year-old bicyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle on San Juan Grade near Boronda…
Continue Reading Monterey County votes against indoor mask mandate
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing implementing an indoor mask mandate across the county this…
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Loaded firearm found and retrieved from Washington Middle School student’s backpack
A weapon has been found for the second time since the start of the new academic school year, in a Salinas Union High School District campus.…
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Salinas Police: Man arrested after Banker’s Casino employee assaulted
A 47-year-old man is arrested after allegedly attacking a Banker’s Casino employee and headbutting a Salinas Police…
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Highway 101 pavement rehabilitation project in Salinas close to completion
If you’ve driven on U.S. Highway 101 through Salinas over the past couple of years, you’ve seen the road…
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Students and staff at Salinas Union High School District will undergo anti-racist education training
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)- Students and staff at the Salinas Union High School district will now undergo anti-racist education training. The training,…
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Roundabout project in Salinas approved, still waiting for funding
he Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project is surely going to bring some much needed relief for the busy Salinas…
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Salinas one of ten most impacted cities by PG&E-related scams
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company is warning customers about a scam that’s impacting Californians, including a large…
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Salinas Police: Man shot in the leg while sitting in his car
A gunshot victim is expected to be okay after being hit in the leg by a single bullet while sitting in his…
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Driver crashes into patrol car while officers investigate fatal collision
Two people were arrested for driving under the influence after a driver crashed into a patrol car Saturday while officers were investigating a fatal…
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Man arrested for allegedly punching Salinas police officer
Salinas police say a man has been arrested for assaulting a police…
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Salinas Police: One person injured when unknown suspect shoots at vehicle
Salinas police say they are looking for a suspect or suspects who may have been involved in an attempted murder on Sonora Way Thursday…
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