Monterey County Archives

Seaside closes City Hall after several employees test positive for COVID-19

January 10, 2022 2:45 PM Melody Waintal

Seaside closed City Hall, Oldemeyer Center, Patullo Swim Center, and the Youth, Education and Resource Center (Teen Center) after an increase in…

Dole issues voluntary recall on certain packaged salads

January 8, 2022 4:05 PM Victor Guzman

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Incorporated is voluntary recalling certain packaged salads containing iceberg lettuce due to potential listeria…

Price is Right contestant from Carmel shares behind-the-scene on the game show

January 7, 2022 5:43 PM Melody Waintal

Carmel resident was a contestant on the Price is Right. She shares her whole experience on the game show.…

Seaside extends outdoor dining and parklets

January 7, 2022 3:06 PM Melody Waintal

Seaside created a new outdoor dining design guidelines that will allow for installations of outdoor dining spaces in most commercial areas of the…

Monterey County Hospitals are experiencing “double threat” with an increase in COVID-19 patients and staffing shortages

January 7, 2022 11:47 AM Melody Waintal

In addition to the increasing number of COVID-19 patients going to the hospital, Monterey County Hospitals said they’re also experiencing staffing…

Suspected gang members arrested after firing guns into the air on New Year’s Eve

January 6, 2022 10:49 PM Sarah Rosenthal

SALINAS Calif. (KION) Salinas Police said they arrested three active gang members accused of firing guns into the air on New Year’s Eve, two of them…

Portraits help give new light to the homeless

January 6, 2022 6:53 PM Melody Waintal, Veronica Macias

The story of how a photographer helped change the life of several homeless people living in Monterey Peninsula with black-and-white…

Monterey Bay FC announces first home-opener of inaugural season

January 6, 2022 12:28 PM Victor Guzman

The USL Championship has announced its opening weekend schedule, including some of the home openers for teams like Monterey Bay…

NEW CA LAW: Don’t trash food scraps, throw them in the green bins

January 6, 2022 11:39 AM Melody Waintal, Lisa Principi

Starting January, cities and counties are required to have programs that collect waste for composting, however, some rural areas where wild animals…

CA mortgage relief program available for homeowners who’ve fallen behind on payment

January 5, 2022 2:50 PM Melody Waintal

The California Mortgage Relief Program is now accepting applications to help homeowners that have fallen behind on their housing…

Take-home tests for students returning after winter break

January 5, 2022 5:31 PM Lisa Principi

It was back to school Wednesday for some students in Monterey County, and the Monterey Peninsula School District is encouraging all students to get…

Jewelry store robbed in Carmel-By-The-Sea, one suspect was a minor, DA says

December 7, 2021 7:04 PM Sarah Rosenthal

The Monterey County District Attorney said a minor committed three counts of robbery against three Fourtané Jewelers in Carmel-by-the-Sea last…

Statewide indoor mask mandate extended in California

January 5, 2022 2:29 PM Melody Waintal

California Department of Public Health announced the statewide indoor mask mandate will be extended beyond Jan. 15 to Feb.…

Two victims wounded, Salinas Police investigate attempted homicide on Bridge Street

January 5, 2022 11:10 AM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police said they found a 45-year-old man with gunshot wounds on his chest and a 39-year-old woman with a graze wound on the back of her head.…

Asilomar State Beach reopens after sewage spill

December 30, 2021 3:21 PM Melody Waintal

Asilomar State Beach is closed while Monterey County Health Department inspects the water after a sewage spill contaminated the area.…

Monterey County leaders and officials to discuss broadband expansion

January 5, 2022 8:29 AM Carina Nocon

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County elected officials and leaders will meet on January 5th to discuss the Infrastructure Investment and…

California adopts water restrictions as drought drags on

January 4, 2022 3:02 PM Associated Press

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians won’t be able to water their lawns for 48 hours after rainstorms…

New California law changes liability for out-of-control prescribed burns

January 4, 2022 1:22 PM Lisa Principi

Dozens of new California laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, including a law adding legal protections for those who manage prescribed burns.…

Rosca de Reyes, a tradition on the Central Coast

January 4, 2022 6:10 PM Melody Waintal, Edgar Olivares

People gather to break the rosca, whose meaning is to find the Child God, and whoever finds him in the middle of the bread, must present an image of…

Signal upgrade on Dec. 31, remember to rescan your TV in the new year

December 27, 2021 10:47 AM Melody Waintal

We are updating our signals on Fremont Peak and Mt Toro on Friday Dec. 31 at…

Salinas Police arrest passenger after waving a gun at a hit and run victim

January 4, 2022 12:22 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police said they arrested a suspect involved in a hit and run after he waved a gun at the victim trying to get information from the driver.…

Marina man wanted for attempted murder

January 3, 2022 4:08 PM Veronica Macias

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey Police Department is looking for a 42-year-old man wanted for attempted murder. On Dec. 30, Bonilla was accused…

Morning Crash on Highway 68 Under Investigation

January 3, 2022 10:27 AM Max Tarlton

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) — The Monterey Police Department is investigating a crash that happened on Highway 68 early Monday morning, affecting…

Hollister School District offers free COVID-19 test kits

January 3, 2022 12:41 PM Melody Waintal

The Hollister School District is providing free COVID-19 test kits to families and staff members on…

Central Coast New Year baby twins are born in separate years

January 1, 2022 4:45 PM Victor Guzman

Natividad staff said the chances of a set of twins being born on different days, months and years is about one in two…

December 2021 Student of the Month Winner

January 3, 2022 11:24 AM Melody Waintal

Congratulations to Nicholas Vela for being KION-TV Student of the…

Salinas PD introduces new K9 officer

January 3, 2022 10:54 AM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police Department welcomed their newest member to their team, 2-year-old Belgian Malionis named Ronin.…

New Year, New California Laws

December 31, 2021 8:59 PM Melody Waintal

From police reform to stricter sexual assault rules, a whole new set of laws are set to go into effect across the state. We’ve broken down a few of…

First Night Monterey COVID restrictions are not stopping people from ringing in 2022

December 30, 2021 11:25 PM Erika Bratten

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) After a year off, “First Night Monterey” is back, but this year if you choose to participate you’ll have to provide proof…

What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test

December 30, 2021 2:34 PM Lisa Principi

It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…

Cafe Fina owner reflects on friendship with legendary NFL Hall of Famer John Madden

December 29, 2021 9:28 PM Erika Bratten

Football fans around the world continue to pay tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and Raiders legend John Madden, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at the…

3 people accused of stealing over $1,000 worth of retail in Salinas

December 29, 2021 4:58 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police is looking for three suspects who are accused of stealing over $1,000 in merchandise.…

Proof of vaccine or negative COVID test required to attend First Night Monterey

December 29, 2021 1:16 PM Melody Waintal

First Night Monterey is back this year, but with a catch: guests need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Masks are also required…

California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge

December 28, 2021 2:58 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections. The state dashboard…

Jimmy Panetta announces re-run for Congress

December 28, 2021 5:18 PM Melody Waintal

Congressmember Jimmy Panetta announced he is running for re-election for the new 19th Congressional…

Monterey County Fire District rescues driver from flooded road in Salinas

December 27, 2021 10:52 AM Melody Waintal

The road is completely underwater. The driver was removed no…

CDC issues new guidelines on isolating if you test positive

December 27, 2021 3:52 PM Melody Waintal

The Centers for Disease Control is shortening the recommended time for individuals isolating who test positive for COVID-19.…

Food safety tips for holiday dinner

December 27, 2021 3:05 PM Melody Waintal

Here are some food safety tips that can help keep your holiday meals delicious and safe.…

Justice Department allocates $11.8 million in funds to California cities and counties

December 27, 2021 2:18 PM Melody Waintal

The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs announced that hundreds of communities and organizations are being awarded or are eligible to…

Rain on the Central Coast picks up on Christmas Day

December 25, 2021 9:09 PM Victor Guzman

A bout of rain on Christmas Day has caused some problems along the Central…

House fire in Salinas, no injuries reported

December 24, 2021 1:05 PM Melody Waintal

The home least 1,500 square feet. Six people were in the home, including two kids, but no injuries were reported according to Salinas Fire.…

Firefighters team up with local organizations to help raise over 10,000 toys for children

December 23, 2021 10:35 AM Taryn Mitchell

It’s not just Santa seeing who’s naughty or nice this season, it’s also local firefighters and organizations teaming up with jolly Saint Nick…

Point Lobos Closed for the weekend

December 24, 2021 12:08 PM Melody Waintal

With severe weather in our forecast and hazardous conditions in the park, California State Parks announced that Point Lobos will be closed from…

Fighting fires for the holiday with Salinas Fire

December 24, 2021 3:01 PM Victor Guzman

This holiday season, like others before, is no different for Salinas Firefighters working through Christmas Eve and Christmas…

Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast

December 24, 2021 11:44 AM Melody Waintal

Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…

First six omicron variant cases reported in Monterey County

December 23, 2021 2:49 PM Victor Guzman

Monterey County Health has confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant in the county with its first six cases being…

Free Christmas trees at Salinas High School

December 23, 2021 6:45 PM Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There were more than 100 trees lined up along the parking lot of Salinas High School, up for grabs to anyone still looking for…

Rain hits the Central Coast during holiday travel

December 23, 2021 6:17 PM Lisa Principi

If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, you’re going to be met with wet weather and slick roadway. Crashes, rockslides and flooding are adding…

Last minute Christmas Trees being given away at Salinas High School

December 23, 2021 5:49 PM Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) If you are still looking for that last minute Christmas tree or maybe you haven’t been able to afford one, Salinas High…

Two Santas with Salinas Fire visits SHARE Homeless Navigation Center with gifts

December 22, 2021 4:49 PM Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) ‘Tis the season of giving, and not one but two Santas, along with the Salinas Fire Department made a special stop Wednesday…