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Palma, Soquel secure first state football titles

December 9, 2023 8:19 PM Maxwell Glenn

PASADENA, Calif. (KION) – At Pasadena City College, two central coast teams made history in their respective counties. Soquel became the first team…

Doctors from Mexico filling holes in California farmworker health care

December 8, 2023 7:17 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Doctors from Mexico at the Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas continue filling a gap in providing health care services…

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim in Acosta Plaza shooting

December 2, 2023 7:26 PM Maxwell Glenn, Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – UPDATE ON DEC. 3, 2023 AT 12:36 PM- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have identified the 32-year-old man who was shot…

Salinas Police say at-home masseur allegedly sexually assaulted female farmworkers

December 5, 2023 4:27 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON DEC. 6, 2023 AT 5:41 PM- Salinas Police said that a 53-year-old at-home masseur allegedly sexually abused…

Salinas city council considering significant pay increase for council, mayor

December 5, 2023 7:26 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas city council members are moving forward with a significant annual salary increase for its members, including the…

Capt. Joe Moses retiring from Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

December 5, 2023 4:59 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A longtime member for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has retired. Capt. Joe Moses was recognized by the Monterey…

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returning to the California International Airshow in 2024, Blue Angels returning to Salinas in 2025

December 5, 2023 3:09 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It may be December, but it is never too early to get excited for the California International Airshow Salinas. Airshow…

Central Coast hospitals prepare for the winter tripledemic

December 4, 2023 11:39 AM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Hospitals across the nation prepare for another winter tripledemic.…

60 new flock safety cameras possibly coming to Salinas

December 4, 2023 12:07 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas City Council is planning to discuss adding 60 new flock safety cameras during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.…

Salinas to discuss “Red Light Abatement” ordinance to address increase in sex workers in certain neighborhoods

October 17, 2023 5:48 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Salinas council members are discussing a new ordinance they believe could help address people’s concerns about an increase…

Salinas Police Department warns of worsening officer staffing shortage

November 30, 2023 11:55 PM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas Police Department is warning of a worsening staffing shortage, which could lead to an impact to officer…

Salinas man injured in Williams Road shooting after argument with suspect

November 27, 2023 12:05 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Salinas man in his 30’s is expected to be okay after being shot in the hand on Williams Road on Sunday night. Salinas…

Salinas Valley Health, Anthem Blue Cross reach multi-year agreement on new contract

October 31, 2023 11:11 AM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross reached an agreement on a new contract that applies to Anthem members enrolled…

American Legion Post 31 lends a helping hand on Thanksgiving

November 23, 2023 5:23 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thanksgiving morning, many were enjoying their meals at American Legion Post 31 in Salinas. Volunteers who served meals…

Retired Salinas High teacher honored for his 3,500-mile cross-country journey on foot for mental health awareness

November 22, 2023 5:54 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A retired Salinas High School astronomy teacher can now put his feet up for a good reason. Phillip Duetschle completed a…

Gustavo Morales sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Salinas Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr.

March 1, 2022 11:33 AM Ricardo Tovar, Dania Romero, Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez, Veronica Macias

The man accused of murdering a Salinas Police Officer made a court appearance at the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey in Salinas…

Bicyclist dead after being hit and killed by two cars on Blanco Road and La Mesa Way

November 21, 2023 5:24 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a bicyclist has died after they were hit by two vehicles on Blanco Road and La…

Oxnard man convicted of killing Salinas man in 2021 shooting

July 12, 2022 5:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 26-year-old Oxnard man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nelson Sanchez in Salinas…

Salinas City Council decides to not change cannabis ordinance

November 14, 2023 11:46 PM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas cannabis ordinance won’t see any changes after all. On Tuesday night, Salinas City Council voted…

Monterey Bay FC steps away from the soccer field to volunteer in the Food Bank for Thanksgiving

November 13, 2023 5:05 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thousands of low-income families on the Central Coast seek food during the holidays. Some families turn to local food…

Salinas PD looking for two suspects who are allegedly stealing rent money from multiple apartment complexes

November 12, 2023 12:42 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they are looking for two suspects who have allegedly stole thousands of dollars in rent money…

Be Mindful – Local veteran shares struggles with PTSD

November 9, 2023 6:21 PM Veronica Macias

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At KION we are committed to helping people address mental health issues and direct you to local resources. In our first…

Orlando Johnson, former Palma High School and UCSB basketball standout, returns to UCSB as member of ESPN+ broadcast team

November 10, 2023 2:44 PM Victor Guzman

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Orlando Johnson is back at UC-Santa Barbara, but this time performing off the court as a member of the ESPN+…

PG&E is reports recent power outage in Salinas was caused by rain

November 6, 2023 6:46 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — More than 6,000 PG&E customers were initially without power in North Salinas around 6 p.m. Monday night. PG&E is…

U.S. Senate hopeful Adam Schiff holds Salinas campaign event following Speaker Robert Rivas endorsement

November 6, 2023 11:37 PM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Steinbeck Center in Salinas was a packed house Monday night as U.S. Representative Adam Schiff held a campaign event.…

‘Doc’ Antle of Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking and money laundering

November 6, 2023 11:43 AM Associated Press

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An exotic wildlife preserve owner who gained notoriety on the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” plead guilty Monday…

Missing Salinas man found safely

November 4, 2023 5:29 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that a missing 77-year Salinas man was found safely on Saturday night. Police said that Santiago…

Half of Monterey County Court staff call out sick amid contract negotiations

November 1, 2023 11:15 PM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A union member with the Monterey County Superior Court workers confirmed with KION that half of the staff with the courts…

Salinas Valley Health names interim CEO

November 2, 2023 3:33 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors announced that Dr. Allen Radner has been named interim CEO during a board…

Suspect still wanted for shooting at Salinas Halloween house party that injured seven

November 1, 2023 1:15 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE November 2, 5:09 PM: It has been two days since gunfire erupted in the backyard of a Chaparral Street home and…

Two suspects arrested after shutdown of Highway 101 north of John Street

November 2, 2023 11:15 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that they shut down both lanes on Northbound Highway 101 just north of John Street…

Flower vendors and bakeries getting ready for Dia De Los Muertos celebrations

November 1, 2023 6:48 PM Dania Romero

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Families throughout the Central Coast are getting ready to honor their loved ones for Day of the Dead. Flower vendors and…

Tense Halloween night leaves community members in Salinas feeling concerned

November 1, 2023 4:22 PM Ana Torrea

Ana Torrea, KION SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – New disturbing details about a shooting that happened in a North Salinas neighborhood. Seven people were…

Marina man and Salinas man identified as the two killed in Blanco Road wrong-way crash

November 1, 2023 6:56 AM Mickey Adams, Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At least two are dead after a deadly crash just outside Salinas late Tuesday night. CHP said that it happened around 11:53…

14-year-old stabbed in Monte Bella Park area, Salinas Police looking for suspect

October 31, 2023 10:22 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police are looking for the suspect in connection to a stabbing investigation at Monte Bella Park on Halloween…

Riders thrilled about MST service returning to Gilroy

October 29, 2023 6:43 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 30, 2023 AT 6:33 PM- The Monterey-Salinas Transit officially restarted bus service to Gilroy on Monday…

Man arrested on DUI charges after he crashes van into palm trees in front of police station

October 29, 2023 6:20 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police have arrested a male suspect on DUI charges after he crashed into three palm trees in front of police…

DD’s Discount Store deadly stabbing suspect pleads not guilty

October 22, 2023 4:00 PM Derrick Ow, Nataly Gutierrez, Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 27, 2023: The man accused of killing another man outside DD’s Discount Store in Salinas Sunday pled not…

City of Salinas cleans up Carr Lake encampment area, people still looking for permanent housing

October 25, 2023 5:41 PM Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Safety concerns are one of the reasons Salinas Public Works and police are teaming up to clear out the Carr Lake homeless…

City of Salinas receives report addressing rent stabilization and tenant protection

October 24, 2023 10:50 PM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is looking to tackle current housing issues in the community. On Tuesday night, council received a…

Castroville man sentenced to 25 years in prison for committing sex acts upon a minor

October 24, 2023 11:43 AM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said a 37-year-old will spend the next 25 years in state prison.…

Salinas man killed in crash along South Main Street

October 23, 2023 1:49 PM Victor Guzman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Investigators have identified the Salinas man killed in a crash along South Main Street and Romie Lane on Saturday…

Army Ranger honors fallen Salinas soldier with Trek to Tribute

October 22, 2023 6:36 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – U.S. Army Ranger Shawn Patterson honored two of his fellow soldiers with a Trek to Tribute on Sunday afternoon. Patterson…

Man wanted for assaulting Marina Officer with a deadly weapon arrested after chase in Salinas

October 20, 2023 3:45 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, Salinas Police said a chase that started out of city limits ended near the intersection of East Romie Lane and…

Salinas Police make arrest in 10-year cold case homicide at Closter Park

October 20, 2023 2:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that they made an arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred at Closter Park on July 2, 2013.…

Salinas Police looking for woman last heard from nearly a month ago

October 20, 2023 10:25 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for a missing woman last heard from on Sept. 28, 2023. Marcia Pnacek is believed to…

19-year-old Salinas motorcyclist killed in crash identified, mother says he was a “high achiever”

October 19, 2023 10:34 AM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said that a 19-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on West Market Street on…

New businesses coming to Oldtown Salinas

October 17, 2023 1:35 PM Ricardo Tovar, Nataly Gutierrez

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 18, 2023 AT 4:32 PM- More local businesses are starting to open up in Oldtown Salinas. The Monterey based…

Rancho Cielo wins California housing competition

September 22, 2023 5:46 PM Karl Cooke

SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV) Update Oct. 17, 2023, at 3:22 p.m.- Rancho Cielo announced the results of the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon and…

Filipino-American culture celebrated in Salinas at the Paraluman Festival

October 15, 2023 11:47 PM Austin Castro

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Filipino culture was on full display Sunday in Salinas at the Paraluman Fil-Am Festival. The name, Paraluman, is Tagalog…