Monterey County Archives

Suspect in projectile attacks now facing 79 charges that include child abuse, assault on police officer

January 27, 2020 2:02 pm Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado, Mary Coleman

The suspect in a series of projectile attacks spanning from February 2019 to January 2020 has new charges filed against…

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CHP: Incident near Highway 101 and Blackie Road not a projectile

January 27, 2020 1:19 pm KION546 News Team

The CHP said an incident near Highway 101 and Blackie Road was not a…

Los Banos neighbors speaking out about projectile suspect

January 27, 2020 3:05 pm Josh Kristianto

Former neighbors of Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the man arrested in connection with the series of projectile attacks along Highway 101 and SR…

Better Ask Barry: What’s new at the AT&T Pro-Am?

January 27, 2020 5:20 pm Barry Brown

While crews in Miami are busy preparing for Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV, similar work is underway in Pebble Beach, site of the AT&T Pebble Beach…

Alisal High basketball coach reminisces on time spent with Kobe Bryant

January 27, 2020 2:46 pm Drew Andre

The sports world and beyond is morning the loss of five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant. Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed in a…

Father arrested in killings of 5 of his infant children

January 27, 2020 12:38 pm The Associated Press

A California man has been arrested in the decades-old killings of five of his infant children in a case the sheriff said has haunted his department.…

King City airport temporarily closing for improvements

January 27, 2020 12:27 pm Avery Johnson

The Mesa Del Rey Airport will temporarily close next week while the city makes…

One person flown to burn center after Bradley home fire

January 27, 2020 11:39 am Avery Johnson

One person was flown to the Fresno burn center with burn injuries as a result of a fire at a home in…

King City to send out community opinion survey

January 27, 2020 11:17 am Avery Johnson

Residents and businesses in King City are asked to participate in a survey the city is sending out to help establish priorities, evaluate and improve…

Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf welcomes back annual whalefest

January 25, 2020 5:51 pm Megan Meier

The annual Monterey Whalefest is back on the fisherman’s wharf, this weekend.…

Hundreds of teens gather for gang prevention summit

January 25, 2020 5:36 pm Megan Meier

The reality of life in a criminal street gang was acted out in front of a large crowd of teens, Saturday. Some said the message hit home.…

Victims to testify if suspect in Prunedale projectile investigation goes to trial

January 24, 2020 11:08 am Megan Meier

A dime-sized dent is a constant reminder for Zane Reed.…

The Science of Slingshots

January 24, 2020 2:38 pm Max Tarlton

As we learn about the projectile attacker, local window experts are explaining exactly what happens upon impact with a projectile from a slingshot.…

Projectile suspect’s family speaks out briefly to KION

January 24, 2020 10:40 pm Josh Kristianto

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) The sister of Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the man arrested in relation to the series of projectile attacks along Highway 101…

CHP makes arrest in Prunedale projectile investigation

January 23, 2020 9:01 am Mary Coleman, Avery Johnson, Drew Andre

Officials are expected to make a major announcement regarding the investigation into projectiles hitting cars across the Central…

Projectile suspect makes first court appearance

January 24, 2020 12:10 pm Avery Johnson

Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the man suspected of hitting cars with glass marbles on Monterey and San Benito County…

Salinas police investigating attempted murder on Mae Avenue

January 24, 2020 5:03 pm Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that happened in the 600 block of Mae Avenue Friday…

Nearly $28K awarded to south Monterey County nonprofit organizations

January 24, 2020 2:15 pm Avery Johnson

Nearly $28,000 in grants were awarded to 19 nonprofit organizations in southern Monterey County in…

Projectile victims react to suspect arrest

January 23, 2020 10:45 pm Josh Kristianto

CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Prunedale resident Ruben Villanueva was driving to a San Jose Sharks game in early December when out of nowhere, he and his…

UPDATE: Missing at-risk adult in Salinas found safe

January 23, 2020 7:42 pm KION546 News Team

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 8:35 p.m. – Missing at-risk Salinas man David Romo has been found safe, according to Salinas Police. SPD says that Romo…

Locals not surprised slingshot was used in projectile attacks

January 23, 2020 6:25 pm Max Tarlton

The California Highway Patrol has said it was not a gun used in the projectile attacks, but they weren’t…

Drivers at ease after arrest of suspect in Prunedale projectile investigation

January 23, 2020 6:14 pm Megan Meier

Rattled nerves has marked the commute through Prunedale.…

Former Naval Postgraduate School student killed in Australia crash

January 23, 2020 6:34 pm Avery Johnson

A former Naval Postgraduate School student was one of three men killed when their tanker crashed while battling wildfires in…

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Climbing advisories in effect at Pinnacles National Park to protect raptors

January 23, 2020 5:51 pm Avery Johnson

Pinnacles National Park announced that a climbing advisory is in effect to protect nesting…

DA: Salinas officer fired multiple shots at vehicle accelerating toward him

January 23, 2020 4:47 pm Avery Johnson

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office released new details about an officer-involved shooting on S. Main Street…

Monterey City Council discusses possible future affordable housing project

January 22, 2020 12:24 pm Megan Meier

The Monterey City Council discussed the potential for a future affordable housing project at Tuesday night’s…

City of Salinas campaigns to count everyone ahead of 2020 Census

January 23, 2020 3:30 am Shannon Longworth

The 2020 Census Salinas Action Team is working to educate pockets of the community that have previously been undercounted in the nationwide…

Coronavirus preparedness on the Central Coast

January 22, 2020 4:02 pm Max Tarlton

There are international concerns about the coronavirus and how fast it is…

Better Ask Barry: Why is the light stuck on red?

January 22, 2020 12:32 pm Barry Brown

Drivers find long delays at busy intersection SALINAS, Calif (KION) Big wheels were not turning. In fact, no one really moved for the better part of…

Students with parents who work in strawberry fields eligible for scholarship

January 22, 2020 6:57 pm Avery Johnson

The California Strawberry Commission is offering a scholarship, but it is only open to a specific group of students- the children of strawberry…

Investigation continues into fatal accident on Imjin Parkway

January 22, 2020 12:42 pm Josh Kristianto

MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina Police Department is continuing to investigate what led up to a fatal traffic collision Tuesday evening that left…

Point Lobos closed Thursday for road maintenance

January 22, 2020 3:35 pm Avery Johnson

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve announced that it will be closed Thursday for road…

Man in wheelchair hit and killed by car in Marina

January 21, 2020 7:59 pm KION546 News Team

MARINA, Calif. (KION) UPDATE: 8:54 p.m. – A man in a wheelchair was killed after being hit by a car in Marina, Tuesday night. The accident happened…

Vaping ban pulled from City Council agenda, but concerns remain high

January 21, 2020 5:11 pm Max Tarlton

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The banning of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products has been a hot topic on the Central Coast and the city of Salinas…

Salinas police hunting for two officer-involved shooting suspects, two others arrested

January 19, 2020 10:28 am Megan Meier, Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Salinas Police said an early morning alarm call resulted in an officer involved shooting, Sunday.…

Salinas pharmacists see uptick in burglaries over drugs

January 21, 2020 6:35 pm Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas pharmacies say what they are seeing is an uptick in burglaries and armed robberies in recent years is connected to the…

Monterey restaurant offering free nachos in honor of 49ers

January 21, 2020 6:19 pm Avery Johnson

Fans of the San Francisco 49ers can get an order of free nachos this week at El Torito in…

Gull injured by fish hooks released after treatment by SPCA Wildlife Center

January 21, 2020 2:54 pm Avery Johnson

A Western Gull was rescued by the SPCA Wildlife Center recently after it was found with embedded fish…

CFMC awarding $50,000 in grants to community volunteer-led groups

January 21, 2020 2:22 pm Avery Johnson

olunteer-led groups in Monterey County communities now have $50,000 in grant money available to them through the Community Foundation for Monterey…

Salinas City Council to consider new e-cigarette and tobacco restrictions

January 20, 2020 10:49 pm Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas is close to being the latest Central Coast city to add new restrictions on selling e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco.…

Get Hooked Restaurant Week kicks off in Monterey

January 20, 2020 5:26 pm Max Tarlton

Today kicks off the 2nd annual Get Hooked restaurant week in Monterey. The week-long event aims to increase awareness about access to local,…

Seaside celebrates MLK Jr. Day with a March

January 20, 2020 5:19 pm Max Tarlton

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – As many people around the country celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a march in Seaside to remember everything that Dr.…

Man arrested in connection to Stone Street hit and run

January 14, 2020 2:20 pm Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested in connection to a hit and run on Stone Street last…

CHP: Driver of big rig leads officers on chase on Highway 101

January 20, 2020 1:36 pm Avery Johnson

The driver of a tractor was arrested after the CHP said he led officers on a chase on Highway…

City of Soledad hosting open house to discuss new roadway

January 20, 2020 12:54 pm Avery Johnson

The city of Soledad is hosting an open house for the community to discuss the Pinnacles Parkway…

Moon Gate Plaza taking in new residents in Salinas

January 7, 2020 2:53 pm Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Moon Gate Plaza housing complex is opening up for new residents in Salinas’ Chinatown district this month.…

New electric scooters coming to CSUMB

January 19, 2020 5:55 pm Megan Meier

California State University-Monterey Bay is welcoming a new electric scooter company to campus, this…

Over a thousand show up for 4th Annual Monterey Bay Women’s March

January 18, 2020 3:01 pm Megan Meier

The sounds of the 4th Annual Monterey Bay Women’s March were heard across the peninsula,…

Man arrested for murder after highway chase ends in a deadly crash

January 17, 2020 10:51 pm Aaron Groff

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A man is being charged with murder after a crash during a chase with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel…

Monterey County agencies bring awareness to human trafficking

January 17, 2020 4:34 pm Megan Meier

Ashley Chesney said she grew up on the Monterey Peninsula with a caring family who supported her love of sports, but that all changed at the age of…

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