Inmate Mario Rodriguez sentenced to life in double homicide and the assault of a deputy
SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office confirmed Friday that Norteno criminal street gang member Mario…
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The Office of Health Care Affordability looking into the challenges of expensive healthcare in Monterey County
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): The office of Health Care Affordability is holding a meeting Wednesday morning to address healthcare challenges in the…
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PG&E alerts customers about utility scammers on the rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E customers are extra vigilant because the company said utility scammers are increasing this…
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CHP: 19-year-old from Salinas killed in early morning crash identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirmed a 19-year-old from Salinas was killed in an early Saturday morning crash on the north side of the…
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Salinas Police identify suspect in 2021 murder on Tuscany Way
Salinas police are asking the public for information as they investigate a deadly shooting that happened on Tuscany Way last…
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Small brush fire off of Highway 101 near John Street Thursday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fire crews got a small brush fire on the side of Highway 101 fully contained Thursday afternoon. The cause of the fire…
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B.R.A.K.E.S. comes to Laguna Seca for teen defensive driving program
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — This weekend, the WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca will host a national teen defensive driving…
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Crowds pack Salinas City Council meeting over tenant protection program discussion
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council decided to move forward with the next steps on a proposed protection program for…
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Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrates 50 years of historic racing in Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion welcomed drivers, race fans, and car enthusiasts from around the world. All of them…
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Salinas Police arrest suspect connected to homicide on North Main Street
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- 58-year-old Saul Guadalupe Santos was the victim shot and killed this past Sunday morning on North Main Street street in…
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Widow of North Salinas shooting victim speaks out: family devastated and calls for justice
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The widow of a man killed in Monday night’s shooting in North Salinas is speaking out about the devastating loss of her…
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Salinas Police investigating mid-day shooting at Central Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A portion of the area surrounding Central Park in Salinas is closed off after reports of shots fired in the area late…
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Snowy plovers rescued and released in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center announced Tuesday that they were successful in saving six small snowy…
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Salinas Police shut down North Main Street near Espinosa Road for homicide investigation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police has North Main Street near Espinosa Road shut down for a homicide investigation on Sunday morning. Police…
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Antioch man admits to sex trafficking of a minor in Salinas
(KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says a man from Antioch has entered a “no contest” plea to human trafficking of a minor for…
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EPA suspends common weed killer DPCA amid health concerns and local impact
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency has just announced the emergency suspension of the common weed killer DPCA also…
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The City of Salinas approves a map for a 187-acre subdivide on Boronda Rd.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In the Council Meeting on Tuesday, the City of Salinas approved the map of a new 187-acre lot subdivide on Boronda Rd.…
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Salinas Union High School District warns parents of ongoing construction ahead of school beginning
SALINAS, Calif. (KIONP-TV) — Ahead of the 2024-2025 school year starting on Tuesday, the Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) issued a…
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Suspected driver in hit-and-run that killed 3-year old boy arrested, say police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Police Department said Ricardo Archundia Cruz (20) has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter. Detectives…
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Community Human Services’ Safe Place opens in Salinas to assist homeless youth
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Wednesday afternoon marked the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting of Safe Place Salinas–Community Human…
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Kaiser Permanente comes to Monterey County offering healthcare and medical services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Kaiser Permanente announced Thursday that it will be increasing community healthcare in the Northern Monterey County…
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Mourning mother speaks out after her child dies in hit-and-run in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A grieving mother speaks out after losing her son to a hit-and-run Friday evening in Salinas. “This is him on his…
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Surveillance video captures 2-year-old in deadly hit and run in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE 7/27/24: Police confirm a 2-year-old boy was killed and his father hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash at the…
Continue Reading Local reaction on SUHSD middle schools to implement phone free environment during school hours
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Salinas Union High School District will make their middle schoolers put away their phone during school hours. KION’s…
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Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto addresses multiple CHP traffic stops: “I should set a better example for my community”
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto is sharing a message to the community regarding KION reports of multiple CHP…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
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Salinas Police arrest one juvenile for non-injury shooting
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have arrested one person connected to a two person non-injury shooting on Tuesday. According to officials,…
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CHP: Man killed in DUI-related crash while changing tire along Highway 101 near Laurel Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Scenes of a horrific crash Saturday afternoon along Highway 101 near the Laurel Drive exit, and many people witnessed the…
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Central Coast counties impacted by global CrowdStrike outages
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The massive CrowdStrike outage paralyzing airlines and other businesses across the world has impacted local county…
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MOTOAMERICA: Kayla Yaakov is blazing her own trail at 17 years old
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – In the MotoAmerica Supersport class, a young rider is taking the sport by storm. Kayla Yaakov, a fan-favorite at the track,…
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Fresno man sentenced to 10 years in prison – Monterey County DA
(KION-TV) – A 22-year-old man from Fresno has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for human trafficking and assault on a peace officer. According to…
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Luke Mast named Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls Champion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A sold-out crowd at the Salinas Sports Complex on Wednesday night got to see Luke Mast win the Big Week Bull Riding…
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California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday that will stop schools from notifying parents if a student changes their…
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Security efforts ahead of the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The countdown for the CA Rodeo Salinas starts now. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be in checking in with Salinas Police to…
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Chevron Soccer Academy returned to Salinas, July 13 and July 14
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Chevron Soccer Academy (CSA) once again returned to Salinas for a free soccer clinic and tryout over the weekend,…
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Leases signed for Dave & Busters, Burlington and other businesses at former Northridge Mall Sears building
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Ethan Conrad Properties confirms to KION multiple new businesses are taking over the former Sears building,…
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Two additional arrests made in connection to Pearl Street shooting in Salinas
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police announced two additional juveniles were arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Salinas back on…
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Salinas police ask for the public’s help with a bank robber suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police is seeking community assistance with finding a man who entered U.S. Bank on S. Main St. on June 20. They…
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Make sure to look up Tuesday afternoon if you’re in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — If you find yourself outdoors in Salinas on Tuesday, make sure that you keep your eyes toward the skies. Frecce…
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Tourists head back home from the Central Coast after holiday weekend
MONTEREY, Calif.(KION-TV): A lot of people traveled this Fourth of July weekend. KION’s Nataly is checking in with travelers who are coming back home…
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Salinas trailer fire leads to one hospitalized, ten people displaced
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV):10 people are displaced and one hospitalized after a trailer home caught on fire in Salinas last night.…
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Partial road closure on Torero Drive starting July 12
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A partial road closure will go into effect on Torero Drive along Highway 68 on Friday, July 12, 2024. This is a part…
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Vianette Garcia earns Miss California Rodeo Salinas crown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Temecula native, Vianette Garcia has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas for 2024. Garcia won over five…
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Salinas burn survivor speaks out about dangers of illegal fireworks
SALINAS, Calif. A man of Salinas lost three of fingers back in 2020 for using fireworks on Fourth of July. KION’s Nataly Gutierrez will be speaking…
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Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow “safe and…
Continue ReadingPet of the Week: Meet Juno!
Juno is one of Our Neighborhood Pet Project’s newest rescue kittens, after she was initiallyfound in Salinas by a good Samaritan who temporarily…
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California supports Salinas youth and family homelessness through funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that the City of Salinas has been given $2,838,211 to prevent youth…
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Salinas Police searching for missing juvenile at risk
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Have you seen this person? Salinas Police are asking the publics help in finding a missing juvenile considered at risk.…
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CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
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Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
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