Salinas Archives

Central Coast workers to take advantage of new unemployment benefits

March 26, 2020 5:59 PM Megan Meier

Sarah Rutledge and her son are quarantining in their Salinas home. She was laid off from her job last week and is now facing reality.…

Hartnell closes campuses during “shelter-in-place”

March 18, 2020 8:00 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 3/26/20 6:30 p.m. – Hartnell College is sticking with online instruction and student services “until further notice,”…

MST suspending service on more lines after ‘significant reduction in ridership’

March 26, 2020 12:44 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County and Monterey-Salinas Transit announced that the transportation service will be suspended due to a “significant reduction in…

Man arrested after reportedly deliberately hitting Salinas police vehicle, violating Shelter in Place

March 26, 2020 12:10 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police arrested a man after he reportedly led officers on a chase, deliberately hit a patrol car, resisted arrest and violated the Shelter in…

California shoppers encouraged not to overbuy

March 25, 2020 1:21 PM Megan Meier

Rows of empty shelves in Central Coast grocery stores are the new normal. Shoppers fill up their carts with enough food and supplies to last…

Salinas closes all city parks

March 25, 2020 11:51 AM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas said Wednesday that it is closing all city parks until further…

Hundreds without power in Prunedale

March 25, 2020 8:43 AM Avery Johnson

More than 3,800 people are without power in the area around north Salinas and…

Nurses concerned about protective gear shortage

March 24, 2020 1:51 PM Elisha Machado

Nurses continue to work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, caring for patients. But some have concerns about the potential for hospitals…

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

March 24, 2020 7:05 PM Elisha Machado

The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough and shortness of breath. But these symptoms are also characteristics of other viruses,…

Harvesting company to pay out for not taking employees to doctor after pesticide exposure

March 24, 2020 12:31 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said Azcona Harvesting has agreed to pay $55,000 for not taking employees to a doctor immediately…

Salinas police arrest suspects in masked robbery at Verizon store

March 23, 2020 1:07 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police arrested three men for reportedly robbing a Verizon store while wearing masks and confronting an employee with a…

14-year-old girl arrested for allegedly breaking into Salinas home

March 23, 2020 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

A 14-year-old girl was arrested after police said she broke into a home while the family was sleeping…

City of Salinas requests delay of homeless camp cleanups

March 23, 2020 11:13 AM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas has decided to delay a homeless camp cleanup scheduled for…

Salinas golf course still open Sunday despite shelter-in-place order

March 22, 2020 11:42 PM Megan Meier

The Salinas Fairways Golf Course was open Sunday afternoon, despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s order to close all non-essential…

Holifield found guilty of 1998 rape, murder of Seaside girl

March 20, 2020 2:05 PM Avery Johnson

Charles Holifield, the man accused of raping and murdering a Seaside girl in 1998, was found guilty in a non-jury…

Video court returns to Monterey County Jail

March 20, 2020 1:57 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced that it has reinstated video court at the county…

SVMHS sets up coronavirus hotline

March 20, 2020 11:46 AM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has set up a hotline for community members and staff at local physician…

Number of coronavirus cases in Monterey County up to 4

March 19, 2020 3:00 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Department confirms that two more coronavirus cases have been reported in Monterey…

Cardinale Volkswagen Mazda employee claims to test positive for coronavirus

March 19, 2020 1:10 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas car dealership has reached out to news media saying an employee told the dealership that they tested positive for…

Police activity Wednesday on Main Street tied to March 8 shooting

March 18, 2020 2:09 PM Avery Johnson

There is currently a heavy police presence on South Main Street near Maya…

New visitor policies at Central Coast medical centers due to coronavirus concerns

March 18, 2020 4:50 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System announced that it is putting new policies in place for visitation due to…

Farm workers still on the job during shelter in place

March 18, 2020 3:24 PM Elisha Machado

Farm workers are still out in the fields despite a shelter in place order in effect in Monterey…

Visitation suspended at prisons and jails in Monterey County

March 16, 2020 1:13 PM Elisha Machado

Salinas Valley State Prison is suspending family visits along with all other California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation…

Salinas declares local emergency, closes non-essential businesses

March 18, 2020 1:19 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas City Council has declared a local emergency to limit the exposure to…

Northridge Mall closes as a result of coronavirus concerns

March 18, 2020 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

Northridge Mall has decided to shut its doors due to concerns about the spread of…

Hospitals prepare to respond to COVID-19 cases

March 17, 2020 12:13 PM Elisha Machado

Hospitals across the Central Coast are using tents to screen patients for coronavirus-related symptoms.…

Containment From the Get-go: Returning from the UK

March 17, 2020 12:54 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) SCREECH!! The loud thud of our British Airways plane hitting the runway at the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport…

Eight test negative for coronavirus at SVMHS, isolation tents set up

March 17, 2020 1:11 PM Avery Johnson

Eight people have tested negative for coronavirus at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital…

Monterey County schools offering meals despite school closures

March 15, 2020 8:21 PM Elisha Machado

While Monterey County schools will be closed next week, several schools will offer free meals to…

Afternoon out in Old Town Salinas cut short

March 15, 2020 6:43 PM Megan Meier

An afternoon out was cut short for many across California,…

Shop refurbishes computers for kids to attend school online

March 15, 2020 7:00 PM Megan Meier

A local computer shop is offering refurbished computers to kids who now have to attend school online.…

“Social distancing” practiced to prevent spread of Coronavirus

March 14, 2020 11:08 AM Megan Meier

Medical professionals are now encouraging the act of “social distancing” in an effort to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus…

Monterey County closes all public schools and extracurricular programs

March 13, 2020 2:07 PM KION546 News Team

The County of Monterey is the latest to close schools for the remainder of March. These school closures are coming with some challenges, especially…

Customers buying in bulk amid Coronavirus concern

March 8, 2020 2:45 PM Megan Meier

People were turned away inside the Salinas Costco, Thursday. Many asked employees for basic items and only heard one response.…

Salinas Police investigating shooting incident

March 11, 2020 1:16 PM KION546 News Team

UPDATE 5:58: Salinas Police say a male in his 20s was shot multiple times. Witnesses say two men were seen running away and getting into a dark…

Monterey County schools taking precautions to stop spread of viruses

March 10, 2020 1:52 PM Elisha Machado

Monterey County schools are taking precautions to stop the spread of contagious illnesses as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the…