Monterey County Archives

Community college enrollment drops amid COVID-19 pandemic

January 12, 2021 6:11 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Community colleges see enrollment drop amid COVID-19 pandemic…

FBI in Seaside for investigation into threat against out-of-state lawmaker

January 12, 2021 12:38 PM Aaron Groff

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was in Seaside Tuesday morning, investigating threats made against an out-of-state…

Monterey County Coroner’s Office sees increase in cases

January 12, 2021 4:15 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Coroner’s Office has seen a spike in cases, according to the Sheriff’s Office,…

Monterey Regional Airport adds new route to Portland

January 12, 2021 2:56 PM Jonathan Sarabia

A new route will be available for passengers who want to travel to Portland,…

Monterey County Coroner’s Office secures refrigeration trailer to help capacity concerns

January 11, 2021 9:34 PM Dominoe Ibarra

The Monterey County Coroner’s office secured a 53-foot refrigeration trailer in light of capacity concerns following COVID-19…

Fisherman’s Wharf Association Presents the 11th Annual Whalefest Monterey

January 12, 2021 7:51 AM Carina Nocon

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The 11th Annual Whalefest Monterey will look different this year. The award-winning event will be a free virtual video event.…

Beach goers warned to stay vigilant as dangerous waters roll in

January 11, 2021 10:40 PM Jocelyn Ortega

High surf advisory on the Central…

Central Coast counties face challenges as vaccine efforts ramp up

January 11, 2021 11:51 AM Elisha Machado

Across the Central Coast, counties are facing staffing and distribution challenges as vaccine efforts ramp up in…

Suspect arrested in connection to arson on Avis Court

January 10, 2021 2:21 PM Amelia Rosenberg, Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is investigating a small fire that started on the 100 Block of Avis Court Sunday.…

Sea Otter Classic postpones 2021 event due to pandemic

January 11, 2021 2:03 PM Avery Johnson

Organizers of the Sea Otter Classic announced Monday that it will be postponing its 2021…

Salinas Police: Man facing charges in connection to vehicle robbery

January 11, 2021 12:48 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on robbery and resisting arrest charges following an incident Saturday…

Pacific Grove PD rescues several people caught in high surf

January 10, 2021 10:46 PM Josh Kristianto

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Big waves hitting the coastline here locally on the Central Coast Sunday night as authorities tell residents to be…

Hartnell nursing students administer first round of COVID-19 vaccines to first responders

January 9, 2021 12:54 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Hartnell College nursing students administer COVID-19 vaccines to…

San Joaquin Valley and Southern California ICU rates fall below 15%

California extends stay-at-home order for Central Coast counties

January 9, 2021 7:43 PM Josh Kristianto

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The state’s public health department has extended the regional stay-at-home order for the Bay Area region after recent…

Prunedale man charged with manufacturing weapons out of his home

January 9, 2021 6:04 PM Amelia Rosenberg

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) A man was arrested Friday after investigators with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office discovered that he was manufacturing…

Active gang member arrested

January 9, 2021 5:45 PM KION546 News Team

An active Norteno gang member was arrested Friday after officers with the Salinas Police Department found illegal firearms and drug paraphernalia in…

California makes big COVID-19 vaccine promise as Central Coast counties work through initial phase

January 8, 2021 4:34 PM Aaron Groff

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom is promising a shot in the arm to California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. After expanding who is…

Pacific Grove Child Molester Sentenced

January 8, 2021 5:48 PM David Miller

District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today the sentencing for a serial child molester. The 52 year old man, Eric David Bloomer was…

Monterey County Supervisors to discuss resolution calling for impeachment

January 8, 2021 2:43 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, and they are expected to consider a…

Monterey County Health Director chosen for state First 5 Commission

January 8, 2021 1:07 PM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he has appinted Monterey County Health Department…

Sheriff’s Office investigates Prunedale stabbing

January 8, 2021 12:33 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a stabbing that happened Tuesday morning in…

Salinas men arrested on gun charges during traffic stop

January 8, 2021 11:15 AM Avery Johnson

Two men have been arrested on gun and weapon-related charges following a traffic stop in…

Monterey Bay Aquarium lays off more employees as closure continues

January 7, 2021 1:55 PM David Miller, Avery Johnson

Monterey Bay Aquarium is laying off an additional 27 employees in response to the unprecedented 10 month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. …

Monterey County DA’s Office issues temporary restraining order against Aloha Coffee

January 7, 2021 3:31 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that it has issued a temporary restraining order…

Casa de Noche Buena homeless shelter accepting applications

January 7, 2021 11:38 PM Dominoe Ibarra

Casa de Noche Buena is now accepting applications over the…

Central Coast dental professionals gearing up to administer COVID vaccines

January 7, 2021 11:37 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Dentists across the state will soon get a chance to give out COVID-19 vaccine shots after new state waivers allowed them to…

DA: Salinas father sentenced to prison for abuse that led to death of baby

January 7, 2021 5:24 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that a father found guilty of abusing his child and causing…

Central Coast lawmakers share support for impeachment

January 7, 2021 5:06 PM Avery Johnson

A growing number of lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office…

Central Coast schools address riot at Capitol

January 7, 2021 5:01 PM Avery Johnson

Schools in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties have both addressed Wednesday’s riot at the U.S.…

Seaside Police Department warns residents that vehicle burglaries and theft are on the rise

January 7, 2021 3:13 PM David Miller

The Seaside Police is warning residents to be on the look out due to an increase in vehicle theft.…

Monterey County firefighters begin receiving, administering COVID-19 vaccine

January 7, 2021 2:05 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Firefighters Local 3707 said its firefighters have begun receiving and administering COVID-19…

2021 California Rodeo Salinas postponed

January 7, 2021 10:23 AM Avery Johnson

Organizers of the California Rodeo Salinas announced that the event will be postponed again in…

Central Coast reacts to U.S. Capitol breach

January 6, 2021 7:20 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Central Coast reacts to U.S. Capitol…

Leon Panetta: Our Democracy can’t survive if this behavior continues

January 6, 2021 7:55 PM Aaron Groff

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) Leon Panetta has been around a lot of Presidential administrations, in roles that include Secretary of Defense, CIA…

Auto theft task force busts two chop shops, finds more than 100 stolen vehicles in two Central Coast counties

January 6, 2021 11:16 AM Avery Johnson

The Multi-Agency Detail Combating Auto Theft has made dozens of arrests and has found more…

Two Monterey County COVID-19 testing sites close due to staff illness

January 5, 2021 4:36 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno says there were closures at two COVID-19 testing…

King City Police Department names interim Chief

January 5, 2021 3:53 PM Avery Johnson

The King City Police Department now has an Interim Police Chief after the resignation of the previous…

Police search for missing Salinas man last seen in November

January 5, 2021 2:17 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for a man who has not been seen since…

FDA approves coronavirus vaccine authorization

More than 10% of all Central Coast COVID-19 deaths reported in 2021

January 5, 2021 1:43 PM Avery Johnson

More than 10% of all COVID-19 related deaths in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties have…

Flashing pedestrian crossing sign installed in Pacific Grove

January 4, 2021 4:22 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Pacific Grove announced that a new flashing pedestrian crossing sign has been…

Salinas Mayor tests positive for COVID-19

January 4, 2021 4:06 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig confirmed with KION that she tested positive for COVID-19 Monday…

Marina Mayor says some residential streets may not see repairs for 20 years

January 3, 2021 3:27 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Marina residents and officials concerned with dangerous road…

4.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Central Coast

January 2, 2021 11:00 AM Amelia Rosenberg, Dann Cianca

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck 14 miles from Soledad and 10 kilometers from Pinnacles…

Greenfield Police investigating deadly New Year’s Eve shooting

January 1, 2021 12:31 PM Victor Guzman

One man is dead after a shooting in Greenfield Thursday night just before the new…

Central Coast 2021 New Year’s babies

January 1, 2021 11:58 AM Victor Guzman

Some Central Coast parents are ringing in the new year by welcoming newborns to their…

Leaf blower ordinance kicks in to start 2021 in Monterey

January 1, 2021 3:06 PM Victor Guzman

The city of Monterey is ringing in the new year by saying “no” to gas-powered leaf blowers in residential…

2020 in review on the Central Coast

December 31, 2020 11:00 AM Avery Johnson

2020 was an eventful year- from the COVID-19 pandemic, to murder investigations and graduate student strikes. These are some of the top stories…

Salinas selects new city manager; contract approval set for Tuesday

December 31, 2020 4:51 PM Victor Guzman

The City of Salinas announced it has selected its city manager and is now set to approve contract details on…

Fastenal ordered to pay thousands for charging hidden fees to Central Coast customers

December 30, 2020 11:20 AM Mary Coleman

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION)– The company Fastenal has been ordered to pay $650,000 for charging hidden fees to customers, many of them on the…

Northridge Mall to step up COVID-19 protocols and enforcements following complaints

December 29, 2020 6:31 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Northridge Mall increasing COVID-19 signage and monitoring following complaints of…