Former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, visits North Salinas High School
North Salinas High School students got a visit from former White House Chief of Staff and U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon…
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Police catch wanted felon after being spotted passing by a Starbucks
Salinas Violence Suppression Task Force Officer arrested 31-year-old suspect who had a felony warrant for his arrest after an off-duty officer…
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Parents debate over the safety of delivering food to students in school
Food delivery services to schools is a conversation several parents are…
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Watsonville man arrested in possession of loaded gun and cocaine
Watsonville Police booked gang member to Santa Cruz County Jail Saturday night, after finding a loaded gun and cocaine, they said.…
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Car rolls over in crash, police said driver was DUI
The 26-year-old driver was determined to be under the influence of stimulants, according to the police.…
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Motorcycle crash in Salinas leaves rider in serious condition
A motorcyclist is in serious condition after being involved in an accident on Laurel Drive and Linwood in Salinas, after 7:00 p.m. Sunday night. …
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Motorcycle crashes while attempting to outrun the police in Salinas
Thursday night, Monterey County Sheriffs said they tried to pull over a motorcycle in South Salinas when the rider attempted to evade the deputies.…
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In-store Black Friday shopping returns, but what can people expect this year
Lining up at the doors after a turkey dinner to grab those golden deals, is a tradition for many. But, have online deals, earlier Black Friday sales…
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Salinas man robs several people at gunpoint and starts a car chase with police
Salinas Police arrested a suspect that threatens multiple people at gunpoint through out Thursday morning.…
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Project Homekey in Salinas is expanding, helping the homeless get back on their feet
Last year, the City of Salinas purchased and transformed the Good Nite Inn hotel into permanent supportive housing for people who are chronically…
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Victim finds his stolen dirt bike for sale on OfferUp
According to Salinas Police, the victim found a dirt bike for sale on OfferUp, that was very similar to the one stolen from him several months ago.…
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Suspect dies in car crash after allegedly speeding past an officer
One person died in a car crash near Harrison Road and Salas Road in Salinas, according to California Highway Patrol.…
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Suspect hits skater unconscious with his own stolen skateboard
Salinas Police arrested a 22 year-old suspect that stole a skateboard at Closter Park and assaulted the 32-year-old victim when he tried to get it…
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Superintendent issues final update on racist doll incident investigation
The SUHSD Superintendent Dan Burns announced the final report from the third party investigation of the racist doll incident at Salinas High…
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Abbott Street closed in Salinas for railroad construction
Abbott Street will be closed from Blanco Road and Sanborn Road starting on Friday. Union Pacific Railroad will be reconstructing a railroad crossing…
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Salinas Police and community members trying to keep the ShotSpotter program in the city for another year
The ShotSpotter was implemented in the city back in December of 2016 to increase police response time, save lives and make the community safer. The…
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Salinas man sentenced for molesting members of his household
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County District Attorney’s office announced Thursday, 38 year old Jorge Tomas Perez Morales, of Salinas,…
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Meet Monterey County’s ‘courtroom dogs’ who help kids face their abusers in court
Man’s best friend has long been providing comfort to children with special needs, veterans experiencing PTSD after war, and patients in hospitals.…
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Jury convicts Salinas man for raping a 14-year-old
Monterey County jury found 42-year-old man from Salinas guilty of two counts of forcible rape and one count of oral copulation of a…
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Salinas City Council addresses pedestrian and bicyclist safety concerns in the town hall
Over the past few months, there have been several reports of car accidents involving both pedestrians and bicyclists.…
Continue Reading 56-year-old Soledad Man sentenced for child molestation
Judge sentenced 56-year-old from Soledad to18 years in prison for molesting two children from Monterey and Los Angeles County.…
Continue Reading ShotSpotter and Automated License Plate Reader up for renewal in Salinas
Salinas City Council is expected to vote whether or not they will be renewing their subscription to ShotSpotter.…
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Seaside-Pacific Grove home baker competes in Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship
The Holiday Baking Championship returns for the 8th season on the Food Network. Among the contestants are home baker, Philippe Costa from Seaside and…
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Salinas is one of the worst places to work-from-home, study says
While many people are back to work, many others are still telecommuting, and for those in Salinas, the numbers aren’t very…
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Colorful sunrise captured by Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) They say an image is worth a thousand words and this view left us speechless. Salinas Police department shared this sunrise…
Continue Reading Greenfield man convicted for domestic violence and child cruelty
A jury found Carlos Hernandez, 32, guilty of misdemeanor battery on his child’s parent and two counts of cruelty to a…
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Monterey County Sheriff arrest two armed gang members
This week Monterey County Sheriff arrested a 34-year-old and 33-year-old gang suspects in Soledad.…
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Internet restored for Comcast Xfinity customers in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Comcast Xfinity was down, again. This time, primarily in Monterey and Santa Cruz County. Comcast told KION there were two…
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Salinas honors veterans with 11th annual Veterans Day Parade
After going virtual last year, the Monterey County Veterans Day Parade is back for its 11th…
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A colonel at Chick-fil-A in Salinas?
The first colonel to own a Chick-Fil-a is serving orders at the North Salinas drive-thru in full uniform. …
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Volunteers needed for Veterans Day parade expected to return bigger and better
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) It takes a team to put on the annual Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Salinas. The final details are wrapping up, and the…
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Car crashes into building in Salinas
A car ran into an electric pole and crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Salinas.…
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Salinas PD K9 catches ice cream man selling meth
Salinas Police Department’s Violence Suppression Task Force arrested two more drug dealers this week with the help of their K9…
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Gonzales woman sentence after man, child die in DUI crash
One man and one child are dead following a DUI crash…
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Mudslide in Monterey County leaves car stuck on the road
Monterey County Regional Fire reported a mudslide after Tuesday morning’s showers.…
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Salinas Police searching for suspect after robbery at Credit Union
Police officers in Salinas are asking people to avoid the area of South Main and Acacia as they look for at least one suspect of a robbery Friday…
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Salinas PD K9 helps bust one of three drug dealers
On Friday, the Violence Suppression Task Force arrested three drug dealers under two different search…
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Local antenna viewers to rescan television channels this week
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – If you use an antenna to watch local television over-the-air, we are updating our signal on Fremont Peak on Wednesday,…
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Mask mandate returns to Monterey County
An indoor mask mandate is expected to be in effect after Monterey County’s transmission rate continues to be substantial, according to the Centers of…
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Correction Officer caught sending sexually explicit media to females under 14 years old
Salinas Police arrested a 22-year-old correctional officer for sending “sexually explicit content to a minor and annoying and molesting a child.”…
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Victim loses home in real estate fraud scheme in Salinas
Rosa Garcia wishes she could turn back time and regrets hiring someone to help file a loan modification on her Salinas…
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Monterey County residents may have their personal information breached
A contractor providing behavioral health services to several Monterey County clients experienced a network data breach that could affect more than…
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Salinas Police identify dead man near the creek
Salinas Police found a dead man in his late 20s or early 30s near the creek at 1400 block of Constitution Boulevard on Oct. 18…
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Local bakery prepares for Dia De Los Muertos
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Local bakery prepares to sell pan de Muerto on one of their busiest holidays, Dia de Los Muertos. La Soledad Bakery in Salinas…
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DÃa de los Muertos Events near you
From pan de muertos and sugar skulls to marigolds and alters, Nov. 2 is a day many take the time to pay tribute to their loved ones who are no longer…
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Driver hits 50-year-old woman walking into traffic in Salinas
Police said a 50-year-old woman stepped into traffic without giving cars time to yield.…
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Salinas Airshow kicks off this weekend
The 40th annual California International Airshow Salinas returns this weekend, October 30th and 31st.…
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School honors COVID-19 deaths with an altar for Dia De Los Muertos
Fremont Elementary remembers and celebrates their loved ones lost due to COVID-19 for Dia De Los…
Continue Reading Salinas Police Department host town hall over pedestrian and bicycle safety after several incident reports
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police Department is hosting a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 17. from 6 p.m. to 7:30…
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Monterey County holds community town hall on vaccinations for children
Monterey County will be answering questions about children vaccinations for COVID-19 on Oct. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. over zoom.…
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