Monterey Archives

Monterey man arrested on hate crime charge for allegedly yelling racial slurs at Black man

July 1, 2020 2:09 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey police said a white man has been arrested for hate crime after he allegedly yelled racial slurs at a Black…

City of Monterey offers free permits for businesses to expand outdoor services

June 30, 2020 3:29 PM Avery Johnson

he City of Monterey said it is hoping to help businesses facing financial trouble due to the COVID-19…

Monterey County Fair canceled and rescheduled for 2021

April 21, 2020 11:40 AM KION546 News Team

UPDATE 6/29/20 (KION) The Board of Directors of the Monterey County Fair (an Agency of the State of California) has voted unanimously to cancel the…

Nearly $700,000 distributed to small businesses in Monterey

June 24, 2020 5:11 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Monterey says 81 small businesses have received nearly $700,000 total as part of a small business relief…

City of Monterey decides not to replace plaque honoring Confederate general

June 22, 2020 10:47 PM Shannon Longworth

A plaque honoring a confederate general was dismantled outside Colton Hall, according to the City of Monterey. The city announced that it will not be…

Monterey County Fair and Events Center to host drive-in movie nights

June 22, 2020 5:30 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Fair and Events Center said it will be hosting pop-up drive-in movies this summer starting this coming…

Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen mid-July

June 22, 2020 9:29 AM Mary Coleman, Megan Meier

Following a four month closure, the Monterey Bay Aquarium will reopen in…

Social circles grow on Father’s Day weekend as Monterey County releases guidelines

June 21, 2020 5:38 PM Shannon Longworth

Monterey county is allowing people to form groups of 12. These people can gather with each other, and only each other.…

Monterey Sports Center to require face coverings while exercising

June 19, 2020 11:12 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Sports Center said it will be requiring members and guests to wear face coverings at all times while at the facility, including while…

Missing Seaside resident found dead in Ryan Ranch area

June 17, 2020 1:22 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey police tell KION that a body was found in the Ryan Ranch area Tuesday night near Harris…

Monterey Sports Center set to reopen

June 17, 2020 11:35 AM Elisha Machado

Monterey Sports Center is set to reopen on Friday after months of being closed due to the pandemic.…

Monterey-based attorney accused of fraudulently obtaining loans

June 17, 2020 3:08 PM Avery Johnson

A Monterey-based attorney is facing a wire fraud charge following accusations that he fraudulently obtained loans that involved a…

Monterey Sports Center to have “soft reopening” this week

June 16, 2020 8:50 AM Mary Coleman

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)–The Monterey Sports Center announced it will open in incremental phases as they adjust to the new norm. Friday, June 19th…

Mola mola fish spotted at Monterey harbor

June 15, 2020 3:43 PM Avery Johnson

Hopkins Marine Station shared a video of molas, also called ocean sunfish, swimming in the Monterey harbor over the…

Monterey Courthouse employee tests positive for COVID-19

June 15, 2020 12:37 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Courthouse confirms that an employee tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday…

Paso Robles shooting suspect dead, investigation continues

June 12, 2020 6:27 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Investigation continues following death of Paso Robles shooting…

Hop-on flights from Monterey to Burbank, Orange County set to start in July

June 11, 2020 1:40 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Regional Airport announced that seasonal hop-on flights between to Monterey from Burbank and Orange…

“Armed and dangerous” suspect in Paso Robles shooting spotted at Hwy 101 gas station

June 11, 2020 5:53 AM Jocelyn Ortega

New details emerge on Paso Robles shooting…

Monterey Peninsula hotels prepping for weekend reopening

June 10, 2020 11:47 AM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The tourism-dependent hotel industry in the Monterey Peninsula is steadily prepping to reopen starting this Friday for…

Large gatherings concern health officials fighting COVID-19

June 9, 2020 6:21 PM Megan Meier

Peaceful protests continue to grow on the Central Coast. On Tuesday, hundreds showed up for a rally at Monterey City Hall.…

City of Monterey closing streets for Black Lives Matter protest

June 8, 2020 3:28 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Monterey said there will be street closures Tuesday due to a planned Black Lives Matter…

Monterey Bay Aquarium releases guidelines ahead of reopening

June 8, 2020 12:26 PM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that several new business sectors will be allowed to reopen starting Friday if…

Monterey Public Library reopening for curbside pickup

June 8, 2020 11:09 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey Public Library said it will be reopening later this week for grab-and-go curbside…

Monterey PD investigating shots fired in downtown Monterey

June 6, 2020 10:36 PM Elisha Machado

Monterey Police say they are dealing with a subject who shot a gun in the downtown area.…

Monterey police identify man they say fired gunshots and charged officers

June 6, 2020 9:36 PM Avery Johnson

One person is in police custody for allegedly shooting and charging at…

Monterey mayor signs pledge to address police use of force policies, police offer explanations of policies

June 5, 2020 2:42 PM Avery Johnson

Former President Barak Obama called on mayors around the country to sign a pledge to address police use of force policies in their…

Monterey nursing facility reports positive COVID-19 test was false positive

June 2, 2020 12:36 PM Avery Johnson

Windsor Monterey Care Center confirms with KION that at least one resident has tested positive for…

Tattoo shop owners concerned over when businesses will be allowed to reopen

June 3, 2020 10:54 AM Elisha Machado

Owners of tattoo shops and gyms are left wondering when they will be able to reopen their businesses as they face financial hardships during the…

Monterey fitness studio prepares for future reopening

June 3, 2020 6:26 PM Elisha Machado

Some businesses are able to reopen on the Central Coast, like dine-in restaurants as well as hair salons and barber shops. But many locals are…

Whale watching tours plan for future reopening with modifications

June 3, 2020 5:22 PM Megan Meier

People are enjoying recently reopened restaurants at the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf, but owners of tourist attractions are wondering when they will…

Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean ‘snot palaces’

June 3, 2020 2:49 PM The Associated Press, Avery Johnson

Scientists are learning about one of the weirder things in the oceans: “snot…

Protesters block Highway 1 near Casa Verde Tuesday afternoon

June 2, 2020 2:38 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol confirms that protesters are blocking Highway 1 near Casa…

City of Monterey: 70+ to be laid off, firefighters spared

May 30, 2020 8:24 PM Josh Kristianto, Elisha Machado

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Firefighters Association says the City of Monterey is in discussions about laying off three firefighters.…

Monterey County offers guidance to restaurants preparing to open for dine-in

May 29, 2020 12:27 PM Megan Meier

The Monterey County Health Department offered new guidance to restaurants preparing to reopen and allow for dine-in services.…

Concerns over re-opening after COVID-19 clusters pop up

May 28, 2020 10:50 PM Josh Kristianto

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Health officials are saying clusters of cases being seen on the Central Coast as a result of people breaking shelter-in-place…