Monterey County Archives

CDC to conduct health study at polluted former Army base Fort Ord

November 10, 2022 4:04 PM Associated Press

By MARTHA MENDOZA, JULIET LINDERMAN and JASON DEAREN MARINA, Calif. (AP) – Federal health officials are conducting a new study to determine whether…

King City man arrested for rape of a minor over 5-year span

November 8, 2022 1:57 PM Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A case of sexual assault of a child that was brought to King City Police’s attention in October ended Monday with the…

CAL FIRE firefighter dead after crash in south San Benito County

November 6, 2022 4:14 PM Derrick Ow

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE Nov. 7, 2022, at 11:34 a.m.- The San Benito County Sherrif’s office said a CAL FIRE BEU firefighter died on…

Former PGUSD and Monterey DA employee pleads no contest for rape of 17-year-old

June 14, 2022 4:04 PM Ricardo Tovar

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Nov. 7, 2022, at 3:24 p.m.- A former Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and Pacific Grove Unified…

Applications have opened for College Corps Program at CSUMB

January 26, 2022 10:55 AM Erika Bratten

MARINA, Calif. (KION)- UPDATE AT 12:30 PM ON NOV. 6, 2022: CSUMB is now taking applications for students to enroll in the California College Corps…

Royal Oaks man sentenced to 42 years for sexually abusing an eight-year-old girl

November 4, 2022 6:07 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni that a Royal Oaks man was sentenced to 42 years in prison for…

Salinas man sentenced 15 years for molesting two children under 14 years

November 4, 2022 5:06 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a Salinas man was sentenced for forcible lewd acts…

Prunedale Market & Deli ranked best sandwich spot in California, according to Yelp

November 4, 2022 10:49 AM Ricardo Tovar

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Searching for the best sandwich can put you in quite the pickle… Unless you live in Monterey County because the best…

Arrest made in car crash turned homicide in Salinas from 2021

December 14, 2021 2:53 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police said they are investigating a homicide that was originally reported as a traffic collision on Nacional Court and Clark Street on…

Monterey County DA said that alleged Greenfield murder suspect was acting in self-defense

October 30, 2022 11:48 AM Derrick Ow

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE ON NOV. 3 AT 1:19 PM: The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has said that 20-year-old Jamie Cerna was…

Employee at El Sausal Middle School pleads no contest to sexual assault allegations

November 4, 2021 11:59 AM Lisa Principi, Melody Waintal

Salinas Police arrested a community liaison at El Sausal Middle School for “Lewd or lascivious acts with a child under the age of…

Matsiko World Orphan Choir visits the Central Coast

October 29, 2022 1:07 PM Melody Waintal

The Village Project’s Emanyatta Program is hosting the Matsiko World Orphan Choir on Saturday, October 29th from 2-4 pm at the MPC Music…

Parents concerned with recent inappropriate conduct with minor charges at Salinas Union High School District

October 28, 2022 10:48 AM Karl Cooke

“This is worrying me a lot, you know,” parent Maria Anya said. “I have my daughter. She’s at La Paz too, and I have my son here.” Anya is one…

Man missing for nearly a week after swimming at Carmel Beach: deputies

October 27, 2022 4:52 PM Ricardo Tovar

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man who went swimming Friday night at Carmel Beach has not been found, according to the Monterey County…

Juvenile arrested for threatening to shoot staff member and school at Greenfield High School

October 26, 2022 9:44 AM Ricardo Tovar

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- Greenfield Police said they arrested a 14-year-old student Monday evening who threatened to shoot a staff member at…

One dead after crashing into rail on Highway 101 in Salinas

October 25, 2022 9:40 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- California Highway Patrol says a person is dead after a crash on southbound Highway 101 Tuesday morning. A person driving…

Seaside woman arrested for sales of fentanyl during investigation into overdose death at Moose Lodge

October 24, 2022 3:41 PM Ricardo Tovar

DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On the morning of Aug. 28, 2022, Del Rey Oaks Police said they arrived at the Moose Lodge for reports of a dead…

Tree trimmer rescued with broken femur in Carmel-by-the-Sea

October 24, 2022 3:00 PM Ricardo Tovar

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE said they climbed 60 feet to help rescue a tree trimmer stuck in a tree after breaking his femur Monday…

Multiple sex offenders facing charges in Monterey County due to compliance check operation

October 20, 2022 1:14 PM Derrick Ow

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): Greenfield and Soledad Police Departments along with California State Parole agents did 15 compliance checks with…

Two wanted felons arrested in Salinas after search of home

October 19, 2022 4:01 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- MADACT and PCU detectives wanted a known gang member in a residence on the 300 block of Amherst Drive last week. Devaughn…

Downtown Salinas exempt from inclusionary housing ordinance

October 19, 2022 11:07 AM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted to remove downtown as an exemption from the inclusionary housing ordinance.…

Public safety power shutoffs could be happening in San Benito County

October 19, 2022 12:50 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): UPDATE OCTOBER 19 2022 AT 5:24 PM: KION has learned Monterey County is no longer on the list for public safety power…

Salinas Police has found at-risk 82-year-old man

October 18, 2022 6:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE AT OCTOBER 19, 2022- Salinas Police announced on Wednesday morning that they have found Salvador Dominguez. ORGINAL…

CHP-King City investigating deadly crash near San Ardo

October 15, 2022 2:18 PM Victor Guzman

The CHP said at least one person is dead following a crash near San Ardo on Saturday…

Metal detectors present at Central Coast football games due to recent violence

October 14, 2022 11:37 AM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Extra security will be around Rabobank Stadium to keep fans safe. Over the last several weeks, there have been multiple…

Juror in Ruben Flores jury pool dismissed, deliberations to start anew

April 20, 2022 11:19 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Deliberations among Ruben Flores’ jury in the high-profile Kristin Smart trial will have to restart after one juror in his…

Debate for next Monterey County Sheriff race, Tina Nieto versus Joe Moses

October 13, 2022 10:14 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- In case you missed it! We have the debate between Tina Nieto and Joe Moses. Let them tell you why they deserve to be your…

Castroville community reacts to allegations against former high school teacher

October 13, 2022 11:46 AM Karl Cooke

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- North Monterey County High School is still trying to process the recent allegations against former teacher Sergio…

Woman arrested for hiding suspect in King City triple homicide that killed pregnant woman

December 27, 2021 7:47 AM Melody Waintal, Ricardo Tovar

KING CITY, Calif. (KION) The King City Police Department is investigating a double homicide that leaves a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman…

John Denver killed in Pacific Grove plane crash 25 years ago today

October 12, 2022 11:41 AM Ricardo Tovar

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) Twenty-five years ago today, singer/songwriter John Denver died in a plane crash in Pacific Grove. Denver was flying a…

Monterey High School counselor under investigation for inappropriate texts with a student: police

October 12, 2022 3:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A counselor at Monterey High School is under investigation by police and the school district for allegedly sending…

Salinas jean thief wanted by police

October 11, 2022 10:03 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for a man wanted for allegedly stealing over 20 pairs of jeans from a local business.…

Texts between Jane Doe and Monterey County Undersheriff released in sexual harassment complaint

October 7, 2022 7:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

WARNING LANGUAGE MAY BE TRIGGERING TO SOME READERS SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An investigation continues over sexual harassment allegations…

Economic impacts California International Airshow has for Salinas

October 7, 2022 11:51 AM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- This weekend, the California International Airshow will be hosting its 41st event in Salinas. The show does so much to…

Maine lawmaker wants to defund Monterey Bay Aquarium after lobster placed on ‘red list’

October 6, 2022 10:52 AM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY, Maine (KION-TV)- The Monterey Bay Aquarium is in a battle with Congressman Jared Golden of Maine tonight. The aquarium’s seafood watches…

The 2022 race for Mayor of Monterey, Tyller Williamson vs Dan Albert

October 6, 2022 7:16 PM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- As November eighth draws closer, Tyller Williamson and Dan Albert will be making their final pushes to become the next…

Monterey Bay Aquarium closes Sandy Shore Aviary walk-through among bird flu concerns

October 6, 2022 1:25 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Bird Flu is making its way through the United States, with three cases already detected in Santa Cruz County. The…

Former President Barack Obama spotted in Point Lobos

October 6, 2022 5:55 PM Ricardo Tovar

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Former President Barack Obama was spotted in Point Lobos Monday, reported the Point Lobos Foundation. The 44th…

Multiple shots fired on Front Street in Salinas

October 6, 2022 1:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday near Front Street and Work Street across from…

‘Key for Cure’ golf tournament raises money for pediatric cancer research

October 5, 2022 7:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A relaxing day on the links served a different purpose on Monday at Corral de Tierra Country Club. St. Jude Children’s…

Drive-by shooting leaves woman struck in back at Acosta Plaza

October 6, 2022 11:55 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they responded to a ShotSpotter alert that said multiple shots were fired near the 900 block of Acosta…

Police searching for missing Salinas woman

September 23, 2022 11:24 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are looking for a woman who went missing from her Salinas home Thursday morning. Areli Garcia, 25, is…

Salinas man arrested after warrant searches in Greenfield and Salinas

October 5, 2022 6:05 PM Ricardo Tovar

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- The South Monterey County Task Force arrested a man after finding a 9mm handgun and gang indicia on Wednesday morning.…

Threats of violence deemed not-credible to Pacific Grove schools

October 5, 2022 11:20 AM Ricardo Tovar

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- After an investigation, the Pacific Grove Police Department has deemed a possible threat of violence at a local…

YouTuber raises $100,000 for Monterey Bay Aquarium to honor sea otter’s birthday

October 5, 2022 3:43 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A YouTuber with nearly 2 million followers has started an unusual tradition by live streaming on his page every year in…

Salinas firefighters stop China Town structure fire

October 4, 2022 5:20 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas City Firefighters Association said they battled a structure fire in China Town Tuesday morning. Within minutes…