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Police: Officers did not conduct welfare check on family of girls doing schoolwork outside Taco Bell

August 31, 2020 2:55 PM Avery Johnson

A picture showing two Salinas girls doing schoolwork outside a Taco Bell went viral last week, and…

Salinas police investigate homicide on Archer Street

August 28, 2020 11:10 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 300 block of Archer Street Thursday…

Community thanks crews responding to River and Carmel fires

August 26, 2020 1:24 PM Megan Meier

If you drive down Highway 68, you can’t miss the dozens of signs thanking firefighters. They were placed there by residents from around Monterey…

Salinas students seen using Taco Bell for internet access

August 26, 2020 1:45 PM Avery Johnson

A picture circulating on social media of two Salinas City Elementary School District students has again brought…

Law enforcement remind public to stay clear of evacuation zones

August 24, 2020 12:24 PM Megan Meier

Neighborhood entrances along River Road in Salinas are blocked by road closure signs after days of enforced…

Pedestrian killed in Salinas crash Sunday evening

August 24, 2020 11:25 AM Avery Johnson

A 46-year-old man has died following a crash in Salinas Sunday…

Pulmonologist says smoke caused by fire is harmful

August 21, 2020 11:33 AM Veronica Macias

Around the Central Coast, the skies are filled with smoke and ash covering the…

Several Monterey County schools close for virtual, in-person activities due to fires

August 19, 2020 2:28 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Office of Education said several schools and districts are cancelling…

Hot, dry weather challenges crews fighting River Fire

August 18, 2020 3:49 PM Megan Meier

Massive flames continue to scorch the Salinas hillside for the third day. At 4,509 acres, the River Fire has forced more people to leave their homes.…

River Fire creates smoky conditions on the Central Coast

August 18, 2020 12:01 PM Elisha Machado

Smoke from the River Fire is creating unhealthy air quality for the Carmel Valley. Smoke and ash is also filling the air in areas closer to where the…

Homes destroyed along the River Fire’s path

August 17, 2020 11:44 AM Elisha Machado

At least five structures have been damaged as the River Fire continues to tear through the hillsides south of Salinas.…

Thousands across Central Coast venture outdoors amid heatwave

August 14, 2020 10:45 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It was a hot day on Friday to say the least all around the Central Coast, and thousand came out to beat the heat one way or…

17-year-old suspect in Salinas armed beer theft pleads guilty

August 14, 2020 10:56 AM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges related to an armed robbery at a Salinas 7-Eleven last…

Salinas Police: Gang member arrested in connection to report of shots fired on Garner Avenue

August 13, 2020 10:58 AM Avery Johnson

A man who police say is an active gang member was arrested after police received a call about possible shots…

Salinas COVID-19 testing site moving

August 13, 2020 1:30 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Department announced that its COVID-19 testing site at…

Hartnell College to hold physical activity classes online

August 12, 2020 3:31 PM Avery Johnson

Academic courses will not be the only classes held online at Hartnell College this…

Salinas police arrest suspect in multiple robberies at Walmart, Kohl’s

August 11, 2020 3:54 PM Avery Johnson

A woman has been arrested following reports of multiple robberies at Walmart and…

Gilroy man sentenced to prison for molesting two children by Monterey County judge

August 11, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

A Gilroy man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Monterey County judge for molesting two…

Salinas police ask for help identifying theft suspect

August 10, 2020 3:40 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for the suspect in a theft in the Santa Rita…

Suspect in custody after police standoff in Salinas

August 8, 2020 7:43 PM Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police spent hours Saturday night in a standoff situation on the intersection of First Avenue and Fairhaven…

Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in minor injury car crash

August 9, 2020 2:03 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A deputy with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department was involved in a minor injury crash near the intersection of Parjaro Street and East Romie…

Salinas High School teacher named Monterey County Teacher of the Year

August 6, 2020 2:19 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas High School teacher Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 2021 Monterey County Teacher of the…

Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics

August 6, 2020 11:43 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…

Districts continue meal distribution programs as classes begin

August 5, 2020 10:33 AM Elisha Machado

While students are doing distance learning at home across the Central Coast, many districts will still provide meals for kids this academic…

Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward

August 4, 2020 7:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…

California Rodeo Salinas cancels 2020 event

August 4, 2020 10:40 AM Avery Johnson

The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it is canceling its 2020 event after initially postponing it until…

Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic

August 4, 2020 12:00 PM Elisha Machado

While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas to study COVID-19 impact on farmworkers

August 3, 2020 12:33 PM Megan Meier

At Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, testing for COVID-19 happens fast and frequently.…

Salinas Police investigating shooting on Alma Avenue

August 4, 2020 9:01 AM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police are looking into a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. Around 12:30, officers responded to a call…

Central Coast schools prepare parents for distance learning

August 3, 2020 11:39 AM Elisha Machado

School districts on the Central Coast are preparing parents to tackle distance learning in the new academic…

Downtown Salinas acclimating to COVID-19 lifestyle

July 31, 2020 8:00 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Friday night in downtown Salinas brought out a decent crowd looking to reclaim the weekend vibes tarnished by the COVID-19…

Salinas elementary school fire under investigation

July 31, 2020 6:49 PM Ron Keller

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas fire is investigating a fire that broke out behind Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School early Friday morning.…

Motorcyclist killed in Salinas crash

July 31, 2020 11:08 AM Victor Guzman

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Thursday night crash on Williams…

Salinas police report fewer homicides, increase in number of Hispanic officers

July 30, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department has released new crime and staffing data, and it appears to…

Salinas teen arrested following shooting near Del Monte Avenue and Towt

July 30, 2020 2:16 PM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting at the corner of Del Monte Avenue and Towt…

CNA: At least 8 SVMHS perinatal nurses test positive for COVID-19

July 29, 2020 7:47 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Nurses Association in Salinas tells KION that at least eight perinatal department nurses at the Salinas Valley…

Monterey County schools prepare for start of academic year

July 29, 2020 11:19 AM Elisha Machado

With the start of the school year just around the corner, school districts are making sure kids are…

Warning about new contact tracing phone scam

July 29, 2020 12:28 PM Max Tarlton

Police and Sheriff’s Departments are warning about telephone scams that are preying on people fearful of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Salinas High School senior raises money for signs to help visually impaired students

July 29, 2020 12:36 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas High School student is helping visually impaired students by raising money for new…

Salinas police K-9 finds unregistered guns, two people arrested

July 29, 2020 11:21 AM Avery Johnson

K-9 Oakley with the Salinas Police Department recently graduated from firearm detection…

Salinas elementary school district to offer free breakfast, lunch to students for 4 years

July 28, 2020 4:35 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Elementary School District announced that it has been approved to serve…

Two wanted for allegedly stealing 18-packs of beer in Salinas, firing gun at clerk

July 28, 2020 4:00 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for two people accused of stealing 18-packs of…

Central Coast YMCA to provide child care and help with online learning

July 27, 2020 11:56 AM Megan Meier

The YMCA of the Central Coast is offering an outside-of-school program to help students…

UPDATE: Nearly 200 inmates at Monterey County Jail test positive for COVID-19

July 9, 2020 12:07 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE: 7/10/20 11:00 P.M.: At least 67 inmates have been infected with the COVID-19 virus at the Monterey County Jail as of…

Salinas PD: Two gang members arrested following stabbing on North Main

July 27, 2020 2:05 PM Avery Johnson

Two people have been arrested after a stabbing near North Main Street early Monday…

One person killed in Salinas car crash

July 25, 2020 8:54 PM Elisha Machado

One person is dead after a fatal crash early Saturday morning near E Boronda Rd and Constitution Blvd in Salinas, according to the Salinas Police…

Future uncertain for restaurant in John Steinbeck birthplace

July 27, 2020 10:27 AM The Associated Press

Loss of business due to the coronavirus is forcing closure of a restaurant in the house where…

Inmate who escaped from Monterey County Jail convicted of escape, two first-degree murders

July 24, 2020 3:21 PM Avery Johnson

An inmate who escaped from the Monterey County Jail in November has been convicted of the…

WATCH: Public memorial service for late Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter

July 20, 2020 5:41 PM Avery Johnson, Megan Meier

A memorial for the late Mayor Joe Gunter will be held at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas…

Generator theft in KION parking lot caught on camera

July 24, 2020 1:13 PM Avery Johnson

KION is asking for help catching a thief or thieves caught on camera stealing a $1,200…