Salinas Archives

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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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 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…

Man threatens to kill security guard with knife in Salinas: police

October 3, 2022 10:55 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man was arrested after he allegedly tried to stab a security guard of a smoke shop on the 1900 block of North Main…

Salinas Police warn of fake diamond scam

October 3, 2022 1:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Over the past few weeks, at least two victims of a fake diamond scam have been taken advantage of in the City of Salinas,…

Monterey County Supervisors denounce alleged sexual harassment at Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff responds–copy

September 30, 2022 2:22 PM Scott Rates

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors released a statement criticizing the actions of a former undersheriff accused of sexually harassing…

Monterey County Supervisors denounce alleged sexual harassment at Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff responds

September 27, 2022 4:31 PM Scott Rates, Victor Guzman

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors released a statement criticizing the actions of a former undersheriff accused of sexually harassing…

Salinas structure fire forces people to jump out windows, 12 displaced

September 29, 2022 11:27 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas Fire department battled a two-alarm structure fire Thursday morning that has displaced 12 people. Salinas Fire…

Alisal Community School supervisor saves children from hit-and-run

September 29, 2022 5:42 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A campus supervisor at a Salinas elementary school is a hero after saving two children from a hit-and-run on Wednesday…

Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians

September 28, 2022 1:05 PM KION546 News Team

BY KIET DO SALINAS – In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of…

Salinas Police investigate three attempted homicides

September 26, 2022 11:12 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police are investigating two separate instances that left three people in the hospital in less than 24 hours. On…

Salinas announces pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units

September 20, 2022 5:24 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas said people can now download pre-approved plans for those who want to build an independent living…

First ‘March for Peace’ to be held in Salinas

September 23, 2022 6:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas and the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace have collaborated to host its first March for Peace.…

Traffic delays reported after RV fire on Highway 101 in Salinas

September 23, 2022 2:16 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An RV fire on southbound Highway 101 has caused driver traffic delays. The solo passenger reported mechanical problems,…

Teen suspect arrested in connection with Salinas armed carjackings

September 20, 2022 4:02 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salians Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested with armed carjackings in Salinas in May and June. Anthony Astorga is…

Train hits person in Salinas

September 20, 2022 1:48 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said someone was hit by an Amtrak train Tuesday in Salinas. Police would not say whether that person…

Police: Gang member arrested in Chinatown with gun and meth, two others arrested

September 20, 2022 7:18 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said three were arrested Tuesday in Chinatown after meth and a firearm was found in a tent. Dustin Faulk,…

Shots fired on Highway 101 at Boronda Road

September 16, 2022 7:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said shots were fired on Highway 101 at Boronda Road. CHP said the incident occurred around…

Sex offender living in Salinas with teacher arrested for lying about being homeless: deputies

September 16, 2022 5:22 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s said they arrested a man who lied about being a transient but was living with a middle…

Teenager shot in South Salinas dies of injuries

September 15, 2022 8:01 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept. 15, 2022, at 10:21 p.m.- Salinas Police said the teenager who was shot in south Salinas Thursday afternoon has…

ATV crash on Old Stage Road leaves man dead

September 14, 2022 11:40 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said at least a man is dead after a crash Wednesday on Old Stage Road. CHP said the crash…

BOLO: Salinas man missing for three days

September 13, 2022 5:16 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are looking for a man who has not been heard from in three days. Jonathan Arambula, 47, has a…

Salinas Police investigating shooting at Acosta Plaza

September 13, 2022 10:58 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night at Acosta Plaza. K9 Oakley was able to…

CHP: No bomb found at Salinas DMV

September 12, 2022 6:16 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office mobilized its bomb unit as of 6 p.m Monday. They have confirmed with KION that a…

Gang Member Arrested On Weapons Charges

September 11, 2022 1:51 PM Derrick Ow

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Salinas PD said they arrested a gang member on several weapons and gang charges on Saturday afternoon. The Violence…

Home total loss after fire on Saint George Drive, at least three displaced

September 9, 2022 12:56 PM Calista Silva

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Fire is currently at the scene of a structure fire on the 570 block of Saint George Drive. The roof of the home…

Salinas man convicted for beating hotel manager and asking police to shoot him

September 6, 2022 1:59 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A man was found guilty of assaulting a Salinas hotel manager and resisting arrest in August of 2021, according to Monterey…

Salinas Police arrest man wanted for elder abuse in Fresno County

September 6, 2022 1:02 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- An arrest was made Monday morning for a wanted man out of the City of Sanger, according to Salinas Police. Ladislado…

Salinas Police looking for missing at-risk man

September 5, 2022 5:50 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A missing at-risk man went missing Sunday, and Salina Police are searching for him. Savas Reyes, 36, suffers from learning…

Salinas elementary school threatened for second time in a month

August 9, 2022 10:15 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE Sept.1, 2022, at 6:54 p.m.- For the second time in less than a month, a Salinas elementary school was threatened…

Crumbl Cookies opens in Salinas

September 1, 2022 11:05 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The popular cookie chain has opened its doors in Salinas. Mayor Kimley Craig announced they opened their doors at 8 a.m.…

Salinas Police looking for Chinatown armed robbery suspects

August 30, 2022 10:27 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they responded to a call Monday morning of a robbery at the intersection of Market Way at Sherwood…

King City man sentenced to six years for lewd acts on a minor

August 26, 2022 8:28 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A King City man has been sentenced Friday to six years in state prison for lewd acts on a child, according to Monterey…

Monterey Police release Car Week Traffic Enforcement Report

August 19, 2022 2:36 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE August 25, 2022, at 10:26 a.m.- Monterey Police said that Car Week enforcement resulted in 227 traffic…

‘Touch-A-Truck’ to help Central Coast kids with serious illnesses

August 24, 2022 7:09 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The 8th annual Touch-A-Truck will be held at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds Sunday August 28. A play museum will be set up for…

Police: Man living in Salinas driveway arrested after resisting arrest

August 24, 2022 11:13 AM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a man high on meth and other drugs living in a Nissan SUV parked in a driveway Tuesday.…

Salinas packaged salad innovator Steve Taylor dies at 67

August 23, 2022 4:37 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man known for contributing to the bagged salad industry passed away Sunday in Denver at age 67. Steve Taylor, born and…

Salinas Police investigating overnight gathering, gunfire at Natividad Creek Park

August 20, 2022 12:19 PM Victor Guzman

A gathering at Natividad Creek Park led to reports of gunfire and cars speeding away from the scene. One of which ended up rolling down an embankment…

Salinas man convicted on four rape charges of a 17-year-old

August 19, 2022 4:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – A 46-year-old man was convicted on four rape charges Thursday in a Salinas courtroom, according to Monterey County…

Salinas-born serial killer with Santa Cruz County victims dies in state prison

August 19, 2022 5:33 PM Ricardo Tovar

STOCKTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- A convicted serial killer who confessed to killing at least 13 people in the 70s died of natural causes on Thursday,…

Fire burning near Roy Diaz Street shuts down Highway 101 onramp

August 19, 2022 2:14 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A fire is burning off Del Torre Street near Highway 101. The fire is causing problems and has shut down the onramp to…

Man shot by Salinas police accused of confronting them with spear-like weapon

December 29, 2019 10:46 PM Aaron Groff

The man shot by police after he allegedly confronted them with a “spear-like weapon” will be charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon on…

Lisa Eisemann, wife of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter passes

August 17, 2022 5:36 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The daughter of former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter said her mother passed after a long battle with dementia. Lisa Eisemann…