Salinas Police investigating pedestrian versus vehicle crash
UPDATE: JUNE 13th at 9:42 a.m.: SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- More information has come out regarding the vehicle vs pedestrian crash that took place…
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Prunedale man pleads no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges, DA’s office says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 27-year-old Prunedale man plead no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges which included an inmate attack on…
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Local church to host free Fourth of July Fireworks show at Salinas Sports Complex
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the first time in nearly a decade, the Salinas Sports Complex will be home to a Fourth of July Fireworks show. The…
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California Rodeo Salinas inaugural Junior Rodeo attracted little ones across the state
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- We’re still a month away from the California Rodeo Salinas but on Sunday was the first-ever Junior Rodeo in Salinas,…
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Visalia man sentenced 50 years to life in prison for first-degree murder in 1999 Salinas shooting
Salinas police said they have made an arrest in connection to a 1999 cold case homicide in the…
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Man who killed beloved Salinas waitress gets sentenced to 18 years to life in state prison, DA’s office says
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON MAY 16, 2024 AT 2:39 P.M.- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a Salinas man got…
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Staffing vacancies key theme of State of the City address in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas community filled Sherwood Hall Tuesday night to learn more about the state of the city. The event allowed…
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Salinas Police arrest four people in connection to human trafficking
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrested four people in the same night in connection to human trafficking from two separate calls. On May…
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Two cousins found guilty of killing a Salinas Couple on Feb. 2022, DA’s office said
Salinas Police say a case of ‘mistaken identity’ led to the tragic killing of a young couple in early February. Police say Jesus Arias Villa, 22, and…
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Rene Mendez sworn as new City Manager for Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 28, 2024 AT 6:28 PM- After six months without a city manager, the City of Salinas has a new city manager…
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The future of Salinas City Council– a sit-down with Mayor Kimbley Craig
Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig on why she doesn’t want to go for re-election. She talks to News Director Scott Rates about Salinas’…
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Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig announces she will not be seeking re-election
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- After over a decade in politics, Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig has told KION that she will not be seeking re-election. Craig…
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Jesus Valenzuela officially sworn in as Salinas City Councilman
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Soledad Community Engagement Director Jesus Valenzuela was officially sworn in as the Salinas City Councilman on Tuesday…
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Salinas Union High School District breaks ground on new classroom building at North Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- North Salinas High School will be getting their biggest transformation in school history. On Monday, the Salinas Union…
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Salinas Police sort out multiple 911 call situation
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrested two people after sorting out a number of 911 calls that stemmed from a fight last Friday. At…
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More than 2,000 graduates’ names called at the CSUMB commencement
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV) – For students at CSUMB, all their hard work is finally paying off. The graduates getting to walk across the stage…
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Salinas City Elementary School District unveils new electric bus fleet
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas school district is taking steps to go green. The Salinas City Elementary School District rolled out ten new…
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Salinas Police arrest two suspects after vehicle chase
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrest two people after a car chase ended in a non injury crash overnight Saturday. At around 12:30 a.m.,…
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CHP: Two people killed in crash along Highway 68 near Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP has shared more details about what led up to a deadly crash Friday afternoon. Officers said at 4:44…
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Rancho Cielo provided $1 million in federal funding for Culinary School expansion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus were awarded $1 million in federal funding to beef up its Culinary School program. A…
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Amazon purchasing land to build a distribution center in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A distribution center could coming to the Salad Bowl Capital of the World. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed to KION that…
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Six ducklings rescued from a storm drain in Salinas, firefighters said
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas City Firefighters Union said they rescued six ducklings from a storm drain on Thursday morning. Firefighters…
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29-year-old man arrested on attempted rape charges in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a 29-year-old man after he tried to rape a 24-year-old woman on Tuesday. In a press…
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Salinas Police arrest man accused of attempted rape in East Salinas
Salinas Police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection to an attempted rape case in East Salinas. Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, a 24-year-old woman in…
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Salinas City Council approves unique plan to fix city roads
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new formula that would prioritize road repairs based on social factors was approved on Tuesday night by the Salians City…
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Federal funding approved for rail project stretching from Bay Area to the Central Coast
Federal funding for $1 million helps the completion of California’s high-speed rail along the Central Coast and other…
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Local Salinas gang members indicted in racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, officers say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Salinas Police and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that 11 men are being charged with…
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Monterey County behavioral health and social workers hold rally over staffing vacancies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County workers, including behavioral health workers, social workers, and others, rallied and unveiled a vacancy…
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15th annual Salinas Chinatown Asian Cultural Fair
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)-This year, the fair is dedicated to Salinas Chinatown’s historian Wellington Lee, who recently passed away. Many people…
Continue Reading Police: Missing 10-year old girl from Salinas found safe
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Saturday afternoon a child who was missing overnight has been found safe. Police said they…
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Family members of victims grieve, remember loved ones at Monterey County D.A. ceremony
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)
El Condado de Monterey, y la oficina del Distrito del Condado de Monterey serán los anfitriones de un evento para recordar…
Alisal Integrated Clinic getting set to open
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)-UPDATE ON APRIL 25, 2024 AT 11:01 AM- A new health center in the heart of East Salinas will finally open their doors. The…
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Allstate considers underwriting in California, under one condition…
Allstate considers underwriting in California pending catastrophic modeling. This comes after two years of not accepting new…
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Salinas man pleads not guilty to attempted kidnapping charges, DA’s office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 25, 2024 AT 3:19 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a 31-year-old man has pleaded not…
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Salinas City Council to appoint short-term District 3 council member, will hold special election in November
Salinas City Council will soon be appointing a short-term District 3 council member, to serve until a special election in November. That decision…
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California Rodeo Salinas tickets go on sale on May 2
The California Rodeo Salinas tickets will go on sale Thursday, May 2 and host a variety of events in this year’s…
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Neighbors troubled after man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 7-year-old girl is safe tonight after Salinas Police say she was nearly kidnapped on Saturday night. Investigators say…
Continue Reading Salinas Police looking for suspect involved in non-injury shooting at Acosta Plaza intersection
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police is looking for at least one person who was involved in a non-injury shooting early Monday morning A Salinas…
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Police shut down seven illegal street vendors in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police shut down seven street vendors over the weekend after officers found that they were not operating without…
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Former NASA astronaut Jim Newman visits Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former NASA astronaut James Newman encouraged kids and teenagers to pursue their dreams and be persistent during the…
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Mexican Consulate brings services to Salinas without an appointment, fighting “scalpers”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Central Coast took advantage of a visit by the mexican consulate of San Jose to process documents on Saturday.…
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Two Salinas Project Homekey sites sold to banks, city attorney confirms
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that an estimated $200 million in grant money will go to multiple California…
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New BMX and Skate Park potentially coming to Salinas Soccer Complex
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is one step closer to getting a new BMX and Skate Park. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors…
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City of Salinas facing an initial projected $20 million budget deficit for 24-25 fiscal year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas’ recent Finance Committee Meeting revealed the city is facing a initial projected $20 million budget…
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City of Salinas gets $16 million in federal funding to improve road safety on Williams Road
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced on Tuesday that the City of Salinas will be getting federal funding to address…
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Former Salinas City Manager files claim against San Bernardino for allegedly causing him to lose his job in Salinas
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Former Salinas City Manager, Steve Carrigan, is filing a claim against the City of San Bernardino for allegedly…
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Monterey County Civil Grand Jury draws back the curtain on ways local law enforcement can improve mental health responses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A recent report from the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury found more ways law enforcement agencies and mental health…
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Steve McShane announces resignation from Salinas City Council
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime Salinas City Councilman has abruptly announced his resignation during a city council meeting on Tuesday…
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Deputies identify victim killed in the Salinas Street shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 9, 2024 AT 1:41 PM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 46-year-old man who died in…
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Salinas native returns to the ring on as he continues to chase a world title
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas boxing star will return to the squared circle on Saturday night in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ruben Villa, (21-1, 7…
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