Salinas native called to Mexico Youth National Team
The San Jose Earthquakes announced that goalkeeper Emi Ochoa has been called to participate in the Mexico Youth National team training…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for attacking person at gang party
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a Salinas gang member has been sentenced to prison for assault with a knife causing great bodily…
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Community Human Services acquires Monterey property to be used as homeless shelter
Community Human Services announced that the board of directors has approved the acquisition of a property located at 600 E. Franklin Street in…
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The City of Marina and Citizens for Sustainable Marina work together to clean up city
The City of Marina and Citizens for Sustainable Marina worked together on Saturday and Sunday to help clean up trash.…
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Drugs, weapons arrest made in Salinas
Police arrested three men that were found to be in possession of meth and illegal firearms Saturday.…
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Reverse diagonal parking trial begins in King City
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) The King City Police Department announced the two month trial run for the city’s reverse parking ordinance has officially…
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Highway 1 at Rat Creek reopens after mudslide repairs
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Monterey County Friday to attend the reopening of Highway 1 near Rat…
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Flixbus to expand to Monterey
Flixbus, a bus service network spanning several states and countries, is set to expand to Monterey, according to the…
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Montage Health to allow walk-ins at Marina COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Montage Health announced Friday that it will begin accepting walk-ins at its COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Marina starting…
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Monterey man sentenced to prison for exposing himself at store
A Monterey man has been sentenced to three years in prison for indecent exposure, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…
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Monterey County man pleads guilty to threatening girlfriend, throwing Christmas tree at her
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a man pleaded guilty to spousal battery, criminal threats and…
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Salinas man arrested for allegedly having and sharing child pornography
Salinas police said a man has been arrested for allegedly having and sharing child…
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Two people chase, detain Salinas mail theft suspect until police arrive
Salinas police say two people helped them catch a mail theft suspect…
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Miss California Rodeo Salinas opens up submission entries for 2021 competition
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Buckle up those cowgirl boots, because the Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest has opened up for entry submissions. The…
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Frank Yallop named head coach of Monterey Bay FC
Monterey Bay FC has named current Sporting Director, Frank Yallop, as head coach for its 2022 inaugural…
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Pacific Grove to allow live music on sidewalks
The Pacific Grove City Council voted in favor of an emergency ordinance concerning outdoor dining…
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Northern Monterey County Foundation offers grants for groups serving community
The Northern Monterey County Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, announced…
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Restaurants and aquarium have the option to open at 75 percent under vaccine requirement
California announced that restaurants and aquariums can open at 75% if customers can show proof of a negative COVID test or full…
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Salinas considers recommendation to lift maximum number of businesses allowed to operate in a home
The City of Salinas Planning Commission is set to consider recommending an ordinance eliminating the maximum number of businesses allowed to operate…
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Natividad hosts mass vaccination clinic at Hartnell College
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There will be a mass vaccination clinic hosted by Nativdad Hospital at Hartnell College on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 8 a.m.…
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FCC program expected to help struggling families pay for internet
Low-income households could soon be eligible to have their internet service paid for through the Emergency Broadband Benefit…
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Sea otter raised for release by Monterey Bay Aquarium dies at the age of 11
The Monterey Bay Aquarium said it has learned that a sea otter known as Otter 501 has died at the age of…
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Several South County police departments participate in drug takeback week
Four South Monterey County police departments are participating in Prescription Drug Takeback Week, according to Soledad…
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Seaside Police Department upgrades old cop cars to Tesla Model Y vehicles
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Seaside Police Department has upgraded two of their old police cars to new luxury Tesla Model Y vehicles. The department…
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Local community members say justice is served for George Floyd’s family but the work continues
Local community activists and members feel that justice has been served for George Floyd’s family but more needs to be…
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State, local leaders say Chauvin verdict is a step forward, but more needs to be done
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of three charges related to the death of George Floyd last year, and leaders and…
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Break-in caught on camera in KION parking lot
KION is asking for help finding someone who broke into the station’s gated parking lot Sunday…
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MBARI constructs new ship for ocean research
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) announced that it will be retiring its research ship, the R/V Western Flyer, and building a new…
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Salinas Valley Medical Clinic offers phone registration for vaccine appointments
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System announced Tuesday that its medical clinic staff is helping patients register for COVID-19 vaccine…
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Salinas police hold event for Autism Awareness Month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department will hold an event open for families and local residents who want to show support for Autism…
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Toro Park reopens in Salinas after months of being closed
Toro Park in Salinas reopened on Monday after being closed down to the public for…
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Hospitality workers rally in support of proposed Monterey County ordinance
Hospitality workers are holding a rally in support of the the Hospitality Workers Right-to-Recall Ordinance introduced by the Monterey County Board…
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Salinas police look for suspects accused of starting fire at home on Broadway Dr.
Salinas police say they are looking for whoever is responsible for starting a fire at a home on Broadway Drive…
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Soledad Medical Clinic to host mass vaccination clinic
The Soledad Medical Clinic is preparing to host a mass vaccination clinic that will accept…
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Caltrans prepares to reopen washed-out section of Highway 1 Friday
Caltrans announced that it will be reopening a washed out section of Highway 1 south of Big Sur on Friday, a week earlier than originally…
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Victim of Soledad shooting dies of injuries
One person is in critical condition after a shooting that happened in Soledad Friday night.…
Continue Reading Salinas police search for theft suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department is searching for a female suspect who is being accused of theft. Police say the suspect stole a…
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Soledad Police Department says goodbye to K9
The Soledad Police Department is saying goodbye to K9 Leco, who served the force for nearly eight…
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Black Lives Matter rally held in Marina
A Black Lives Matter rally is being held in Marina in light of recent officer involved shootings and other…
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Moving ahead with Car Week: What to expect at this year’s event
Pebble Beach is moving ahead with its car week events this year, and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance…
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New ‘Salinas’ sign installed downtown
The City of Salinas has a new…
Continue Reading Salinas police investigate after child reportedly pulled away by unknown male
Salinas police say they are investigating what they say is a “suspicious incident” that happened…
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Rep. Panetta releases statement about consideration to use Camp Roberts to house unaccompanied minors
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta released a statement to the Department of Health and Human…
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Sea Otter Classic scheduled for October 2021
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Sea Otter Classic, “A Celebration of Cycling” will return to the Central Coast this year after being postponed due to…
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Kindergarten teacher raises funds to surprise students
A Salinas elementary school teacher has launched an effort to surprise her class for El Día Del…
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State medical board revokes Monterey doctor’s license to practice
A Monterey doctor with multiple convictions and accusations of negligence and failing to…
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California residents ages 16+ now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
As of April 15, all California residents who are 16 years of age and older are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. The state’s vaccine…
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Seaside High School hosted MPUSD vaccine clinic
Seaside High held an MPUSD vaccine clinic was held on Wednesday for MSPUD students 16 and…
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Salinas woman claims to suffer from facial paralysis after vaccination
A woman in Salinas has reached out to KION claiming she suffered from Bell’s Palsy after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.…
Continue Reading Nearly half of Monterey County residents aged 16 and older vaccinated
Monterey County health officials held a news conference to provide an update on COVID-19 locally, and they said…
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