Parolee gang member arrested for guns, cash and fentanyl pills in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office ended a months-long investigation with the arrest of a parolee gang member on…
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Mask mandate to end across the state on Wednesday
Those masks can finally come off on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 mask mandate comes to an end.…
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Salinas drive-by shooting leads to arrest of 3
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said three were arrested after they fired several shots at another vehicle on the 1200 block of Tyler St.…
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The candidate filing period for Monterey County opens Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Elections department wants to remind candidates that the filing period for June 7 primary…
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Sacramento man arrested in connection to stabbing death of Seaside man in Monterey
Monterey Police are asking for the public’s help after a man was attacked and killed outside a restaurant early Sunday morning. Police believe…
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Police: Multiple card skimming devices found at Salinas Bank of America locations
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 2:52 p.m.: Salinas Police said two additional card skimming devices were found at another Bank of America in the…
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Monterey County to host Joby Aviation job fair
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.- (KION-TV)– The Monterey County Workforce Development Board will help host a virtual job fair on Feb. 24 with Joby Aviation.…
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New road closures announced for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.– California Highway Patrol announces new road and lane closures for Feb. 13 to Feb. 19. Highway 1: Point Sur Lighthouse –…
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16-year-old suspect arrested in King City triple murder
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)– A warrant was searched Friday morning resulting in the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect in a triple homicide that killed…
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Seaside to host Black History Month Exhibit
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)– The City of Seaside is hosting a Black History Month Reception at City Hall tonight at 7 p.m. Local Monterey County…
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Shotgun in sock and counterfeit money found in Greenfield arrest
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– A man was contacted on the outskirts of Greenfield Wednesday afternoon for a warrant for his arrest. Derick Barajas,…
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Monterey DA’s office to host catalytic converter marking event
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will host a catalytic converter marking event on March 5. This…
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Inflation is going on the offense for the Super Bowl
SALINAS, Calif. — Many factors are causing grocery items to sky rocket and people are expected to be paying more than last year for their Super Bowl…
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What the redrawn congressional map means for the Central Coast
Congressional Districts have been redrawn and later this year people will vote in the primaries for their congressional…
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Soledad Police help distribute over 400 new coats
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– The Soledad Police Department helped distribute over 400 brand new coats for the community Thursday. One Warm Coat…
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Car into pole leads to East Bernal Drive closure
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– A car hit a light pole on East Bernal Street and has closed off the street from North Main Street to Maryal Drive. KION…
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Coroner: Woman found in Monterey Inn death deemed suicide
Monterey Police are investigating after a body was found inside a motel room in Monterey Sunday…
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Overturned gravel truck causes road closure in Marina
UPDATE 2/09/22 All lanes are now open as of Wednesday evening. MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)– The southbound lanes of Highway 1 are closed at Imjin…
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Warmer unseasonable temperatures draw beachgoers to the coast but water hazards are present
) Temperatures on Wednesday hit record highs in Salinas and Santa Cruz, and could peak by Thursday, with temperatures likely to warm a few more…
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Seaside Police helps puts out car on fire
Seaside Fire was able to put out an Audi that set on fire Wednesday afternoon after an electrical malfunction.…
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Monterey County joins 11 other California counties in lifting mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)– Monterey County along with 11 other counties have announced beginning Wednesday, Feb. 16 they will lift their…
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‘Iconic’ Greenfield pizzeria lost in fire
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) — An iconic pizzeria in Greenfield is considered a total loss after a fire tore through the building early Wednesday…
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Monterey Bay F.C. roster signings
As of Tuesday, Feb. 8 Monterey Bay F.C. has 10 players on its active roster ahead of its first season in the United Soccer…
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Greenfield probation check leads to gun and drug arrest
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)– Greenfield Police along with Soledad Police arrested a man early Tuesday morning after finding ammunition and drug…
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Amberley Synder, a paralyzed horse rider, comes to Salinas to inspire others
Amberley Synder’s life is a biopic on Netflix. It’s a story that’s inspirational, filled with hope and perseverance.…
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Pacific Grove Police arrest 2 for catalytic converter theft
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)– Police received made an arrest of two suspects and found tools and a catalytic converter in plain view on Saturday.…
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DUI arrest made during Salinas double murder investigation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police said they arrested a man for felony DUI while they were investigating a double homicide on Saturday night…
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Police: 3 hit by car in North Salinas in stable condition
Salinas Police are investigating after they said three people were hit by a car in North Salinas just before dark on…
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Remembering Jesus Arias Villa, man gunned down in car in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have identified two people that were gunned down in their vehicle Saturday night on the 300 block of Towt…
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Two killed in shooting in Salinas identified
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead Saturday night in…
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Community Human Services receive $2.25 million for homeless youth aid
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Community Human Services (CHS) was awarded $2.25 million in grant money to support six street outreach counselors’…
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Monterey County mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinic to start Saturday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Beginning Feb. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. a new mobile vaccine and rapid PCR testing van is coming to Monterey County at San…
Continue Reading King City Police and City Hall lines currently down
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The King City Police Department says phone lines are down at City Hall and at the Police Department. If you need to…
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Suspect in Soledad shooting turns himself in to Monterey County Jail
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE 2/4/21 The suspect Xavier Diaz turned himself in to Monterey County authorities on Thursday, according to Soledad…
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Beyond the statistics, overcoming barriers in higher education
David Manriquez is a 2020 Marine Science graduate from California State University of Monterey Bay who started his higher education journey in…
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Are people noticing the chilly nights on the Central Coast?
The lows haven’t been record-breaking, though temperatures have been about 5 degrees below average the last few…
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Salinas man arrested in attempted murder at apartment complex
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man has been arrested in connection with an apartment complex shooting Wednesday at 11:33 a.m. Holes made by the bullet…
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Peninsula hotels booked as the AT&T Pro-Am comes to town
A yearly kick-off for tourism, the Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am brings thousands of visitors to the Monterey Peninsula every year. But people don’t…
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MCSO: Known gang member arrested in attic for second time
SALINAS, Cali. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a known gang member from Salinas with a warrant out of Santa Clara…
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2 arrested in Seaside for sexual crimes against minors
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police arrested two people who had involvement in committing sex crimes against minors. Early Thursday morning,…
Continue Reading Monterey DA agrees to settlement to improve baby formula safety
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced a settlement with Perrigo Company and two of its…
Continue Reading Monterey Bay FC announce new signings for inaugural season
The Monterey Bay F.C. has announced two signings ahead of its inaugural USL Championship season.…
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Spectators welcomed back to Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pro-Am
After a quiet year without spectators in 2021, the fans came out in full force this year to catch all Pebble Beach has to offer. But the Pebble Beach…
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Monterey County receives its first wave of COVID rapid tests
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Monterey County is taking a big step forward to combat COVID and the testing supply shortage, by investing up to…
Continue ReadingMonterey County offers hand sanitizer and N95 masks for priority groups
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County has received a limited supply of N95 masks and hand sanitizer that local priority groups and…
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City of Salinas working towards developing new distribution site
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is currently trying to negotiate for a new distribution center in the city, according to City Manager…
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Big Sur Fire: Fire near Jade Cove under control
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV)- A vegetation fire that began in trees and brushes south of Sand Dollar beach Wednesday morning near Jade Cove has been…
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Police adamant no gun was at Everett Alvarez High School
Salinas PD locked down the school, however it’s since been lifted. …
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Colorado Fire reaches 100% containment
Fire crews are responding to a fire burning in the Palo Colorado Canyon Area of Monterey…
Continue Reading King City Police announce grant to help residents install security cameras
KING CITY, Calif. (KION)- The King City Police department said the City is offering residents a grant to help with security camera installation.…
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