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One person arrested, another cited during Salinas minor decoy operation

July 23, 2021 11:33 AM Avery Johnson

The California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Salinas police conducted a minor decoy operation in the city on Thursday.…

Indigenous leaders call for further investigation into fatal police shooting in Salinas

July 22, 2021 1:02 PM Avery Johnson

Indigenous leaders from around California have released a list of demands related to a police shooting in Salinas that led to the death of…

Salinas City Councilmember to host meeting on downtown safety after string of property crimes

July 22, 2021 4:59 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas City Councilmember Steve McShane is hosting a downtown safety meeting Thursday…

Caught on Camera: Broken fire hydrant spotted in Salinas

July 22, 2021 3:20 PM Avery Johnson

A viewer shared video of what appears to be a broken fire hydrant in Salinas Thursday…

City of Salinas responds to deadly police shooting on Smith Street

July 21, 2021 4:32 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas issued a statement Wednesday in response to a police shooting Friday that ended in the death of a…

Salinas man charged with murder of ex-wife in Ventura County

July 16, 2021 1:47 PM Avery Johnson

A missing Oxnard woman has been found dead five days after her disappearance, and investigators say her ex-husband was arrested following a search in…

Man arrested in Salinas after allegedly stealing Cheetos, showing gun at Safeway

July 21, 2021 12:42 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on robbery charges after he allegedly tried to steal Cheetos and alcohol from the Safeway on Constitution…

Salinas City Virtual Academy to host grand opening before school year starts

July 20, 2021 1:52 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Elementary School District is opening a new virtual academy, and the school is planning to hold a grand opening ceremony next…

DA’s Office investigates Salinas police shooting that resulted in death of 19-year-old

July 20, 2021 11:47 AM Jonathan Sarabia

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is investigating a 911 call that resulted in a police shooting killing a 19-year-old Salinas…

Salinas Police: Woman arrested on identity theft charges after allegedly buying car, totaling it

July 20, 2021 11:00 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said a woman was arrested on suspicion of identity theft at a car…

Man killed in shooting on Fremont Street in Salinas

July 19, 2021 10:06 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating a shooting that led to a man’s death on Fremont…

Salinas resident killed in police shooting on Smith Street

July 17, 2021 10:39 AM Amelia Rosenberg, Avery Johnson

he Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has released more details and new video related to a police shooting in Salinas that happened Friday…

Central Coast counties recommend masks indoors

July 19, 2021 11:56 AM Jonathan Sarabia

Central Coast counties are now recommending the use of masks indoors as extra protection against the highly contagious Delta Variant. …

GSA: More than 40,000 vaccines administered through partnership with Clinica de Salud

July 19, 2021 3:02 PM Avery Johnson

The Grower Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) said it has partnered with Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) to provide…

Monterey Bay F.C. in Salinas promoting the club, new colors

July 18, 2021 11:44 AM Melody Waintal

Monterey Bay Football Club shared their new crest and colors with the public Sunday.…

Vehicle tips over after crashing into parked car in Salinas

July 18, 2021 10:46 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A vehicle got turned over on East Romie Lane and California Sunday evening after witnesses say the driver hit a white parked…

Salinas fire crews fight structure fire on Via Maria

July 16, 2021 5:06 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Dispatchers confirm with KION that crews with the Salinas Fire Department are actively fighting a structure fire in the area around Via…

Police respond to rollover crash on N. Main Street

July 16, 2021 5:53 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said officers responded to a rollover crash around N. Main Street and Iris Drive Friday…

PG&E reports outage affecting more than 3,000 Salinas customers

July 16, 2021 5:32 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Gas and Electric reports that 3,386 customers are without power in Salinas Friday…

Salinas Girl Scouts donate, plant strawberry trees in local parks

July 16, 2021 4:18 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas said local Girl Scouts donated and planted strawberry trees in parks around the city earlier this…

Salinas police ask for help finding bicycle theft suspect

July 15, 2021 1:13 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are asking for help as they try to find the suspect in a bicycle…

Driver arrested for allegedly leading Salinas police on chase, having ghost gun in vehicle

July 14, 2021 3:17 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly led officers on a chase and was found with concealed loaded guns, including a ghost…

Salinas man accused of stabbing roommate during fight

July 14, 2021 10:48 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said a man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed his roommate during a fight Tuesday…

Ethnic studies debate continues in the Salinas Unified High School Board Meeting

July 13, 2021 11:37 PM Melody Waintal

Families filled the Salinas School Board Meeting on Tuesday evening as the district discusses adding ethnic studies as a high school graduation…

Driver arrested after leading Salinas police officers on chase, causing AMTRAK delays

July 13, 2021 12:42 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said a driver has been arrested after leading officers on a…

One person transported to hospital following shooting on East Alisal

July 12, 2021 2:01 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say one person has been transported to a hospital following a shooting Monday…

Monterey County names new Registrar of Voters

July 12, 2021 3:03 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County officials announced Monday that County Administrative Officer Charles McKee has chosen Gina Martinez as the new Monterey County…

Salinas PD: Car with child inside crashes into apartment, driver arrested for DUI

July 11, 2021 9:05 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A man is behind bars now after Salinas police officers say he crashed a car into an apartment on the 1700 block of…

Salinas Police Department investigating hit-and-run

July 11, 2021 10:36 AM Amelia Rosenberg

The vehicle vs. pedestrian collision happened at North Sanborn Road and Freedom Parkway early Sunday morning.…

Sacramento men arrested in connection to catalytic converter thefts on the central coast

July 10, 2021 11:07 AM Amelia Rosenberg

Two men have been booked into the Monterey County Jail in connection to a number of catalytic converter thefts.…

180 grads receive diplomas at Salinas Union High School District summer graduation ceremony

July 9, 2021 3:12 PM Avery Johnson

On Friday, the Salinas Union High School District held its 20th annual summer graduation ceremony for about 180 grads who finished their requirements…

New book program makes healthy living accessible for local families

July 9, 2021 11:45 AM Courtney Aitken

Residents of family medicine filled a room at Natividad Medical Center just this morning to listen as Doctor Joshua Deutsch unveiled the new Justice…

Salinas man gets prison time for possessing, distributing child pornography while on parole

July 9, 2021 2:34 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas resident Jose Nunez has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing and distributing child…

Salinas man sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to molesting 9-year-old

July 9, 2021 11:57 AM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to four felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child under…

Special Report: Law enforcement shares concerns about funding cuts while groups call for focus on prevention

July 8, 2021 11:19 AM Josh Kristianto

Spending for law enforcement has undergone cuts and is not what it used to…

San Jose man sentenced to prison for murder of Salinas resident

July 8, 2021 2:49 PM Avery Johnson

A San Jose man, Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante, has been sentenced to serve 60-years-to-life in prison for the murder of Salinas resident Santos…

Coalition seeks community input on 5-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness

July 7, 2021 2:31 PM Avery Johnson

The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP) has released a draft of its 5-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness, and now it is holding a meeting…

Salinas motorcyclist killed in overnight crash on John Street

July 7, 2021 11:16 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say a 28-year-old motorcyclist has died as a result of a crash early Wednesday…

Pet losses surge following holiday weekend

July 6, 2021 11:36 AM Courtney Aitken

Fireworks are notorious for making animals frantic, and this Fourth of July weekend was no different on the Central Coast.…

City of Salinas to begin offering small business updates via text message

July 6, 2021 12:29 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas has a new way for small business owners to get…

Salinas firefighter loses helmet with a baby photo of his daughter

July 5, 2021 3:02 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Firefighter lost his Captain helmet Sunday night amidst the numerous fire calls in the…

Salinas Police: Juvenile shot during large party

July 5, 2021 3:01 AM Victor Guzman

A 17-year-old is expected to be okay after Salinas Police say he was shot multiple times at a large party in…

Salinas police reporting delays in response times over weekend

July 4, 2021 7:57 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) In a Facebook post Saturday night, the Salinas Police Department told residents that there’s been a delay in response time…

Salinas police seize meth, ghost gun on Garner Avenue

July 3, 2021 11:22 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police say they were recently able to find meth, a meth pipe and a loaded 9mm “ghost gun,” all thanks to a concerned…

Salinas man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend

July 2, 2021 11:32 AM Melody Waintal

Donovan Johnson was sentenced to serve 18 years to life at the California Department of Correction and…

Education disparities in Salinas

July 1, 2021 11:59 AM Melody Waintal

The pandemic underscored what many state lawmakers call a serious inequality in our education…

Police: Suspected DUI crash causes overnight power outage in Salinas

July 1, 2021 1:29 PM Victor Guzman

Power was knocked out in Salinas overnight after a suspected DUI crash near the intersection of San Juan Grade and Boronda…

Man arrested at a Northridge Mall drive-thru for several gun-related charges

June 30, 2021 1:17 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police officers responded to a call Tuesday evening about a customer at a drive-thru handling a handgun in plain view of other customers in…

Police: Man with stolen vehicle injures officer in Salinas

June 29, 2021 1:27 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said a man has been arrested on several charges after he was caught with a stolen…

Salinas Police: Man shot to death at a party

June 28, 2021 6:07 PM Melody Waintal

Authorities are investigating a homicide that happened at a party in Salinas, Saturday night.…