Businesses take advantage of construction pause in Oldtown Salinas
Businesses have expressed concerns as they tried to adapt to pandemic restrictions while construction is ongoing in…
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Suspect with child arrested in connection to Salinas carjacking
A man has been arrested on carjacking and child endangerment charges after an incident Monday…
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Northridge Mall prepares for Black Friday shopping rush
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many things get accomplished during the past year — and holiday shopping is no…
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Three people displaced due to house fire near Navajo and N. First Street
Three adults have been displaced due to a house fire near Navajo and N. First Street in…
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Two people arrested after armed robbery during Offer Up transaction in Salinas
Two Stockton residents have been arrested after an Offer Up transaction turned into an armed robbery in…
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Police identify man killed in Saturday night shooting in Salinas
The Salinas Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred on the 800 block of Del Monte Avenue Saturday…
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Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order
State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…
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Police chase ends with car slamming into Gino’s in Salinas, suspect detained
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 11.20.20 1:45 a.m. A high speed police pursuit late Thursday evening ended with a car crashing into Gino’s Italian…
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Concern growing over burglaries in Monterey County
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said there have been more than a dozen burglaries in the county this…
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Central Coast COVID-19 testing sites could see surge before holidays
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) More and more people are wanting to get tested before the holidays arrive. Some COVID-19 testing sites report seeing an uptick…
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Salinas Police awarded grant to address traffic safety concerns
Salinas Police are getting a boost in the form of a $137,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to address concerns in the…
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Salinas police investigate attempted murder late Saturday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on 200 block of Rianda Street on Saturday at around 8:41…
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Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…
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City of Salinas conducting second interviews of City Manager candidates
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With a COVID-19 crisis still at a boiling point, a deep economic crisis hanging over the nation and with the budget of Salinas…
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Construction of affordable housing for adults with mental illness expected to begin in early 2021
Interim announced that it will begin the construction of a complex of affordable housing for adults with…
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Salinas police respond to shooting on Bellehaven Street
Salinas Police were at the scene of a shooting on Bellehaven Street Wednesday evening.…
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Man arrested on gun-related charges at Salinas Motel 6
A man who police believe was under the influence of drugs was arrested Wednesday on several gun-related…
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Watch: See the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 10th Annual Veterans Day celebration in Salinas will be going on, but held…
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Tanimura & Antle recalls some packaged romaine lettuce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is recalling some of its packaged romaine lettuce due to potential E.…
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One of four suspects arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery
A man has been arrested on armed robbery-related charges in connection to an incident early Sunday…
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Mobile spay and neuter clinic visits Salinas Chinatown
The SNIP mobile spay and neuter clinic made a stop in the Chinatown area of Salinas…
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Man dead after fatal crash on Highway 101
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) One man is dead after a fatal car crash that occurred on US 101 near Esperanza Road Saturday morning. The California Highway…
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Several Monterey County races too close to call
Several local government races are too close to call in Monterey County after the last round of results Tuesday…
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Lettuce from Michigan Walmart packaged in Salinas tests positive for E.coli
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is telling people not to eat some Tanimura &…
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Salinas Police obtains new vehicle to respond to online crimes targeting children
In an era where online activity seems to grow everyday, police are gearing up to battle crime beyond just city…
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Local eyes on Salinas Mayor and City Council races
Five candidates are vying to be the next Mayor of Salinas. Three new city council members will also be elected this cycle: District 1, District 4 and…
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Record number of volunteers apply to work polls in Monterey County
This election, a large number of youth have stepped up to help out at the polls, taking the place of a traditionally older group.…
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Salinas father accused of child abuse that led to death of 6-month-old baby found guilty
A man accused of abusing his 6-month-old child to the point of death was found guilty by a…
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Salinas police search for man accused of stealing from Home Depot
Salinas police are looking for a man accused of stealing tools from Home…
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Natividad’s COVID-19 response receives recognition from Dr. Fauci, among others
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 10/30/2020 5 p.m. Natividad has received recognition from local, national and world leaders for its COVID-19 response,…
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Salinas Police offer safe meeting spot for sales and exchanges
Bryan Lustre turns to online sites to get rid of items he no longer needs. “A lot of people don’t feel safe having people come meet them at their…
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Monterey-Salinas Transit to offer free fares on Election Day
Monterey-Salinas Transit said it will be offering free fairs system-wide on Nov.…
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Salinas police arrest two attempted murder suspects after standoff
Two men have been arrested on attempted murder charges after a standoff in Salinas Monday…
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Behind-the-scenes: How your ballot is counted
There are only eight days left before the November 3rd Election, and Central Coast counties are hard at work counting early…
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Salinas police to host drive-thru Halloween event at new Police Service Headquarters
The Salinas Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event that will include costume contests, a…
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Watch: Water gushes from broken fire hydrant in Salinas
Water gushed from a broken fire hydrant in Salinas Friday…
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Men arrested for allegedly forming murder squad, killing eight on behalf of gang
U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson will be holding a press conference to announce a “significant law enforcement…
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Salinas murder victims advocate reacts to ‘murder squad’ indictments
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Salinas woman who heads up a murder victims advocacy group for families says she is pleased and hopeful about the…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for two domestic violence incidents against teen
A Salinas man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a domestic violence incident earlier this year and…
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Salinas man sentenced to 16 years in prison for armed robbery at Cricket Wireless
A Salinas man will spend 16 years in prison for committing an armed robbery at a Cricket Wireless…
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Salinas school district announces passing of middle school principal
The Santa Rita School District announced that one of its principals died over the…
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Police search for missing Salinas 13-year-old
Salinas police are looking for a 13-year-old who they say was last seen with an unknown…
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Missing Salinas teen found after more than a month
A missing Salinas teen has been found after she went missing at the end of…
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Salinas Police: Gang members arrested for allegedly having drugs, unregistered guns
Two men who police say are gang members were arrested on gun and drug…
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Three candidates vying for Salinas City Council District 6 seat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A three person race is underway for the Salinas City Council seat in District 6 after sitting councilmember Tony Villegas…
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Assemb. Rivas, Gov. Newsom to discuss housing for homeless after Salinas awarded project funding
Central Coast Assemb. Robert Rivas and Gov. Gavin Newsom are discussing project Homekey and its impact on…
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Two arrested in Salinas Chinatown for alleged drug possession, sales
Two people have been arrested after they were allegedly found with drugs, packaging materials and…
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County officials hold Census events for deadline
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Thursday is the last day of the US Census and Monterey County officials went all out to bring out as many residents as they…
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Five candidates push to be the next Mayor of Salinas
Whoever is voted to be the next Mayor of the City of Salinas has a big job ahead of…
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Salinas police search for suspect accused of stealing purses in two incidents
Salinas police are asking for help as they try to identify a vehicle and suspect associated with two…
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