Vaccinating kids aged 5-11 for COVID: What parents should know
An independent FDA advisory panel has voted to authorize a lower dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11, making the vaccine one step…
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Salinas Police Department announces new Chief of Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Mayor Kimbley Craig announced the new Salinas Police Chief Monday morning. Interim Police Chief Roberto Filice was promoted to…
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See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast
From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…
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Woman bites and kicks Monterey Peace Officer, they say
Monterey Police Officers were kicked and bitten by an intoxicated woman after taking her to get a medical evaluation.…
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Man purchases items with stolen credit card
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police is looking for a man who bought a new wet/dry vacuum and other items from Walmart and Home Depot using someone…
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Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Salinas on Laurel Drive
A 78-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Laurel Drive near Granada Avenue Friday…
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CHP confirms deadly crash involving 4 cars on Blanco and Armstrong
California Highway Patrol confirmed there was a fatal crash on W. Blanco Road and Armstrong Road in…
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Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal announces his retirement
Sheriff Bernal was elected Monterey County Sheriff in 2014.…
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Salinas Community Science Workshop gives kids hands-on engineering experience
A workshop dedicated to teaching kids in the Alisal area about science and engineering had its grand opening…
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New Hartnell College Softball Coach carries on family legacy
Hartnell College recruits, Salinas native, Casey Watt as the new Head Softball…
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California adults will be able to enroll parents in their health insurance plan
CALIFORNIA (KION) California has become the first state to allow certain adult children to enroll their parents in its health insurance plan. The…
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California Court invalidates Measure Z
California 6th District Court of Appeals invalidates two parts of Monterey County’s Measure…
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Salinas Police arrest the second suspect involved in killing 18-year-old near W. Lake Street
Salinas Police are near W Lake Street, west of N Main Street, responding to a reported shooting since 1 p.m. on Monday.…
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Local Ballet Folklorico group created to help keep kids off the streets
Local Folklorico group, Ballet Folklorico Aguila Real, was created with the intention of keeping children away from gang violence.…
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DA released date on hearing for 16-year-old involved in homicide prior to officer-involved shooting
Monterey County District Attorney’s office said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened near North Main St. and Chaparral…
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Diaper Distribution Days for families with special needs in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Pre-registration is currently closed for Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Special Kids Connect’s Diaper Distribution…
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Salinas Police arrest attempted robbery suspect
Salinas Police arrested a 24-year-old suspect that tried to steal from a 31-year-old woman and her 5-year-old son near 1900 Davis Road over the…
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Sanks Brothers sentenced up to 26 years in prison for 2016 Salinas Chinatown homicide
Two brothers believed to have been responsible for the death of 23-year-old Kareem Jamal King pleaded guilty to the crime in a Monterey County court…
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October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month as traffic death toll rises
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — As the seasons change and days get darker sooner, experts are reminding people to be safe when walking in or around buy…
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Jonathan Maciel’s family mourns the loss of their 19-year-old son
Hollister mourned the death of young Jonathan Maciel, who was the victim of homicide, in an event prior to the officer-involved shooting of a Salinas…
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Former COVID-19 patient paints gifts for nurses
An 80-year-old Native American Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital patient survives COVID-19 and returned with a gift to thank the staff that helped…
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Special Report: Staffing shortages affect Monterey County schools
Local schools are seeing a shortage of classified staff to keep schools running. Districts in Monterey County are actively recruiting food service…
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Hartnell College Theatre Department presents the final run of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ over the weekend
The Harnell College’s Western Site Theatre is showcasing the show for the last time this weekend. Get a sneak peek at how the theatre department put…
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Salinas PD reports multiple pedestrians were run over
Salinas Police Department responded to several pedestrian-involved collisions last…
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Monterey County workers rally against staff shortage
Essential county workers rally, demanding the Monterey County invest in public health and community services and end county worker…
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Monterey County Sheriff arrest suspect who after high-speed chase in Castroville
Monterey County Sheriff arrest a suspect in Castroville after stealing a car from a victim in…
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Flu and Covid shots safe to be given at same time, study finds
New groundbreaking research shows flu shots are proven safe to get at the same time as certain Covid-19…
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Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students
Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…
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Monterey County is awarded $1.74 million in new state cannabis control grant
California’s Department of Cannabis Control DCC created a new grant program to help local government transition businesses from provisional licenses…
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Monterey Bay FC host first tryouts at CSUMB
Over 70 players are expected to be participating including 20 local players from Salinas, Monterey, and Watsonville.…
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Police arrest suspect after helicopter and drone hover over Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE Sept. 30 12:55 p.m. Salinas Police was in Chinatown area on Wednesday to arrest one of the suspects from Monday’s…
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Monterey County passes indoor mask mandate
The ordinance will only go into effect after Oct. 29, if the CDC labels Monterey County as High or Substantial risk of…
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What’s killing our lettuce?
As the state tackled a global pandemic this past year, crops in the Salinas Valley were fighting their own virus, the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus…
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Victim hospitalized after apparent gang-related shooting
After responding to a shooting on Sunday at 2 a.m., Salinas Police reported two people were standing outside their vehicle near De La Torre Boulevard…
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CHOMP workers threaten lawsuit over state COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Monterey County hospitals are working to comply with a fast-approaching deadline for all California healthcare workers to be vaccinated for…
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California Rodeo holds Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children
The California Rodeo Salinas is holding their Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children.…
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Thousands volunteer at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Rodeo Salinas relies heavily on volunteers and this year thousands of people are stepping out to help.…
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CSUMB professor says CDC COVID-19 data for Monterey County is inaccurate
A professor at California State University Monterey Bay is speaking out about inaccurate COVID-19 data being reported by the Centers for Disease…
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Two inmates convicted for stabbing another inmate in Salinas Valley State Prison
After a two-week jury trial, Monterey County District Attorney convicted Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, for stabbing another inmate, Manual…
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CVS now offers COVID-19 booster shots in Salinas, Aptos, Watsonville and Gilroy
CVS Health announced on Friday that select CVS Pharmacy and Minute clinic Locations are now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot to…
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SPCA rescues hawk caught in a fishing line in Salinas
Thursday morning, SPCA responded to a call about a hawk that was tangled in a fishing line, hanging from her wing in the trees along a walking path…
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Greenfield woman dies in a car crash near Soledad
A woman died in a fatal crash near Soledad on the 101 North Highway off of Arroyo Seco Road.…
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Salinas High School cancels football game after players test positive for COVID-19
Salina’s High School cancelled their football game against Alisal High School after several players on the team tested positive for COVID-19.…
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Hartnell College to require students, employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19
After a board vote on Tuesday night, Hartnell Community College will now require students and employees to be vaccinated for…
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Food vendors can soon operate on private property in Salinas
City council voted unanimously Wednesday night to expand food trucks to operate on private property and their public property food truck program.…
Continue Reading Businesses profiting from the return of the California Rodeo Salinas
People are getting ready for this year’s California Rodeo in Salinas after it was canceled last year due to the…
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Salinas library unveils bookmobile program for residents
Salinas councilmembers are set to take a tour of a new bookmobile that has been unveiled by the Salinas Public Library…
Continue Reading California Rodeo Salinas returns with new event, COVID-19 precautions
The rodeo grounds in Salinas is shifting from primarily being a COVID-19 vaccination site for farmworkers during the pandemic, to welcoming…
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Labor rights activists voice their concerns over farmworker safety
Farmworker safety has become a major concern for labor rights activists who are urging legislators to make moves to protect…
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Real Estate project seeks to have social impact in Salinas
A new Salinas housing project will offer new affordable housing opportunities and commercial space for…
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