Salinas middle school renamed after beloved principal
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Scores of family, community members and local teaching staff and students took time to remember a beloved teacher and…
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San Jose man convicted of murdering Salinas man over refusal to return bag of clothes
A Monterey County jury has convicted San Jose resident Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante of first-degree murder after a two-week…
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Salinas police arrest suspect in homicide on N. Main Street
Salinas police say detectives are investigating a homicide that happened on N. Main Street near E. Bolivar…
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Salinas Police address complaints about loud cars
Police say they are getting more and complaint of loud cars zooming down
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Big rig fire prompts closures on Highway 101 in Salinas
Caltrans reports that southbound lanes of Highway 1010 are closed at Laurel Drive due to a semi-truck…
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New financial stability course to be offered to inmates at Monterey County Jail
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with United Way to offer a new financial courses for inmates. These and…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of new SHARE Center
A ceremony will be held to mark the opening of the new SHARE Center on…
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Salinas man accused of stealing vehicle with dogs inside, firing gun during traffic stop
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with KION that there was an officer-involved shooting in Salinas Monday afternoon involving California…
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Monterey County graduating seniors receive $2,500 arts scholarship
The Arts Council for Monterey County awarded seven $2,500 scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing college degrees in the arts field, including…
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YMCA’s Salinas Aquatic Center reopens to members, public
The Central Coast YMCA announced that the Salinas Aquatic Center is reopening…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for child rape, molestation involving three victims
A Salinas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for three counts of forcible rape of a child under the age of 14 and two counts of forcible…
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Natividad offers free vaccine clinics
Natividad Medical Center is offering two free vaccine clinics this…
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Local man faces several drug and weapon charges
A Salinas man is facing several drug and weapon…
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Sixteen-year-old high school student graduates with four degrees from Hartnell College
A 16-year-old student at Soledad High School will be graduating with much more than a high school diploma this…
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Rodeo’s Big Week Kick Off Concert with Toby Keith postponed to 2022
This year’s Big Week Kick Off Concert at the California Rodeo Salinas was set to feature Toby Keith, but fans will need to wait another…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony kicks off new downtown Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The ribbon is cut, ushering in a new era for Oldtown…
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21 inmates at Monterey County Jail indicted in EDD fraud investigation
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says 29 people have been indicted as part of an investigation into pandemic-related unemployment…
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SVMHS becomes first on Central Coast to get Magnet recognition
The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System announced Wednesday that it has achieved Magnet recognition because of its “nursing professionalism,…
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Girl honors fallen K9 officers with a mile run at Hartnell College
It’s a story we brought you almost a year ago– a young local girl who started a lemonade stand to help raise money for fallen officers and their…
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Monterey County Civil Grand Jury releases report on Salinas police compliance
The Monterey County Civil Grand Jury has released a report on how the Salinas Police Department has addressed recommendations released in a report by…
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Tickets for California International Airshow Salinas go on sale
The California International Airshow Salinas was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year, the dates have been announced and…
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Salinas City Council to consider cutting police funding
The Salinas City Council is expected to consider cutting police funding at an upcoming meeting, according to Council Member Steve…
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SUHSD opens two new Wellness Centers on school campuses
The Salinas Union High School District announced that it will be opening two new Wellness Centers for…
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Alvarado Street Brewery to open restaurant location in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Progress is being made on a new restaurant and brewery in downtown Salinas, with the owners giving KION a sneak peek inside…
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Salinas resident dies in overnight crash on Del Monte Avenue
Monterey police say a driver has died of injuries received during a crash on Del Monte Avenue…
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Monterey One Water looking to increase monthly rates for sewage services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Monterey One Water customers may soon be seeing their monthly costs double over the next five years. While the agency says it…
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Police: Active gang members arrested following assault at Northridge Mall
At least three active gang members are in custody after they assaulted someone at the Northridge Mall last month.…
Continue Reading Salinas man sentenced to prison for rape of 9-year-old stepdaughter
A Salinas resident was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the aggravated assault of his 9-year-old…
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Salinas man found guilty of abuse against wife, child
A Salinas man, 46-year-old Miguel Hernandez, has been found guilty of domestic battery and child abuse after a two-day trial,…
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City of Salinas requests Grand Jury review of police department
Salinas city officials hosted a news conference Wednesday to announce that they are requesting a review of the Salinas Police Department and its…
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SVMH 2021 Farmer’s Market kicks off Friday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Fresh fruits and vegetables, along with other farm-fresh delicacies, will soon be readily available at the Salinas Valley…
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Principal of new Salinas City Virtual Academy announced
Enrollment is underway for the new Salinas City Virtual Academy, and now the Salinas City Elementary School District has announced who the school’s…
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Salinas Police investigating suspicious death on Industrial Street
Salinas Police say a death investigation is underway after a dead body was found on Industrial Street in the…
Continue Reading Salinas police arrest man accused of threatening family in restaurant
Salinas police said a man was arrested on several charges after he reportedly threatened people in a restaurant early Sunday…
Continue Reading Salinas man sentenced to prison for breaking jaw of woman he dated
Salinas resident Jacob Gomez has been sentenced to five years in prison for domestic violence-related…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for starting two brush fires, leading deputy on chase
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading no contest to arson and evading a police officer…
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Salinas police search for person suspected of stealing items from vehicle
Salinas police are asking for help identifying a person suspected of stealing items from a vehicle in a south Salinas…
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Asian cultural center and museum planned for Salinas Chinatown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There is a new cultural center and museum being planned in Salinas’ Chinatown. Plans are for it to be at the old Republic Cafe…
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Strawberry growers at the mercy of Mother Nature
May is National Strawberry Month, and right now, production is in full swing on the Central…
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Natividad Medical Center holds first dose Covid-19 vaccination clinic this week
Starting Thursday, residents can take a trip to the Natividad Medical Center to receive their first Covid-19…
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Salinas Police to increase patrols during Cinco De Mayo
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas Police say they will step up patrols during Cinco De Mayo as the Central Coast celebrates the holiday. Additional…
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Enrollment begins at new virtual elementary school for Monterey County students
The Salinas City Elementary School District is opening a new online school, and enrollment has begun.…
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Man arrested following a vehicle rollover crash in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A man has been arrested on multiple charges including a hit and run and intimidating a witness after fleeing the scene of a…
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Two people shot in Salinas, including woman sleeping at home
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people were shot in Salinas early Friday morning including a woman who was shot in the torso while sleeping. Salinas…
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Suspect in stabbing at Banker’s Casino arrested
The Salinas Police Department says it is investigating an attempted murder that happened early Tuesday morning at Banker’s…
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Natividad Foundation receives a $200K grant for the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine clinics
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded the Natividad Foundation with a $200,000 grant to help bring more…
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City of Salinas Recreation and Parks Division to host “Hearts for Mom” event
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The City of Salinas and the Recreation and Parks Division will be having a “flocking event” to celebrate Mother’s Day here on…
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Salinas Police Chief Adele Fresé to retire
Salinas Police Chief Adele Fresé announced Tuesday that she is…
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Natividad hosts vaccine clinic for SUHSD students, household members
Salinas Union High School District students and their families aged 16 and older will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines at an upcoming…
Continue Reading SUHSD prepares to bring students back for in-person learning
The Salinas Union High School District prepares to welcome students back for in-person instruction…
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