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Family pet killed in Salinas dog attack

December 7, 2020 2:07 PM Elisha Machado

A family is warning other pet owners to be on the look out after they said their dog, Buddy, was attacked and killed by…

Police search for two people accused of taking hundreds in found cash at Safeway

December 7, 2020 12:48 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for two people who left the Safeway on North Main with hundreds of dollars in cash that they…

One dead after crash on 101 in Salinas

December 7, 2020 9:48 AM Max Tarlton

A 30-year-old Salinas man is dead after a crash on US Highway 101. It happened Sunday, December 6, 2020 at about…

At least one person shot in Salinas Saturday evening

December 5, 2020 8:26 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating a shooting on the 100 block Paloma Avenue Saturday evening.…

KION EXCLUSIVE: After charges dismissed, initial suspect in deadly Salinas crash shares his story

December 4, 2020 2:54 PM Drew Andre

A Carmel resident who was initially the suspect in a deadly Salinas crash had the case against him dismissed in court…

Police investigate attempted homicide near Sanborn and Laurel

December 4, 2020 12:04 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating a shooting near N. Sanborn Road and E. Laurel Drive that left one person with a gunshot…

California Rodeo Salinas breaks ground on Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge

December 3, 2020 9:30 AM Max Tarlton

The California Rodeo Association broke ground Wednesday, December 3, on the Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge project at the Salinas Sports Complex. The…

101 construction inches closer to completion

November 27, 2020 4:34 AM Max Tarlton

If you’ve driven through Salinas over the past year, you’ve likely run into construction on US Highway 101. The multi-year, multi-million dollar…

Former Salinas councilman shares message to community after the loss of his mother due to COVID-19

December 2, 2020 1:07 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Words of warning and sorrow from a former Salians city councilman after his mother passed away from COVID-19 just last…

Salinas police look for suspect accused of using credit cards in lost wallet

November 30, 2020 1:34 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for a person accused of using credit cards that were in a lost…

How CTF prisoners raised $30,000 for a Palma student in need

November 27, 2020 5:36 PM Victor Guzman

When one Palma student was struggling to pay the $1,200 monthly tuition after both his parents suffered medical emergencies, the inmates already had…

Salinas man arrested for evading arrest during Thanksgiving call

November 27, 2020 7:39 PM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials say on Thanksgiving they were called out to check on a suspicious vehicle near…

Black Friday lines form at GameStops across Central Coast

November 26, 2020 11:30 PM Josh Kristianto

SAND CITY, Calif. (KION) Stores all over the Central Coast remain closed for Thanksgiving, with many big name stores not opening up early as they…

SVMH staff member: Entering a COVID unit is like entering a warzone

November 26, 2020 5:18 PM Victor Guzman

As Thanksgiving continues, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare staff are working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients at the…

Inmates at Monterey County Jail may be involved in statewide EDD scam

November 25, 2020 3:22 PM Avery Johnson

Thousands of inmates in California, including death row inmates, may have received up to a billion dollars from the…

Felony charge filed against driver who crashed into Salinas restaurant diners

November 25, 2020 11:45 AM Josh Kristianto, Drew Andre

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Community members are coming out in support of a local Salinas restaurant after a shocking accident last week sent outdoor…

Salinas police search for high-speed chase suspect

November 25, 2020 11:02 AM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen…

Salinas hospital staff issue plea for safety as they hit record number of COVID-19 patients

November 24, 2020 2:53 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has surpassed a COVID-19 milestone, and staff have issued…

Businesses take advantage of construction pause in Oldtown Salinas

November 24, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

Businesses have expressed concerns as they tried to adapt to pandemic restrictions while construction is ongoing in…

Suspect with child arrested in connection to Salinas carjacking

November 24, 2020 1:39 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on carjacking and child endangerment charges after an incident Monday…

Northridge Mall prepares for Black Friday shopping rush

November 23, 2020 4:00 PM Max Tarlton

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many things get accomplished during the past year — and holiday shopping is no…

Three people displaced due to house fire near Navajo and N. First Street

November 23, 2020 3:06 PM Avery Johnson

Three adults have been displaced due to a house fire near Navajo and N. First Street in…

Two people arrested after armed robbery during Offer Up transaction in Salinas

November 23, 2020 2:48 PM Avery Johnson

Two Stockton residents have been arrested after an Offer Up transaction turned into an armed robbery in…

Police identify man killed in Saturday night shooting in Salinas

November 22, 2020 10:58 AM Amelia Rosenberg, Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred on the 800 block of Del Monte Avenue Saturday…

Central Coast law enforcement responds to limited stay at home order

November 20, 2020 4:33 PM Avery Johnson

State officials announced Thursday that a limited stay at home order will go into effect Saturday for counties in…

Police chase ends with car slamming into Gino’s in Salinas, suspect detained

November 19, 2020 8:35 PM Veronica Macias, Drew Andre, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 11.20.20 1:45 a.m. A high speed police pursuit late Thursday evening ended with a car crashing into Gino’s Italian…

Concern growing over burglaries in Monterey County

November 18, 2020 11:35 AM Elisha Machado

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said there have been more than a dozen burglaries in the county this…

Central Coast COVID-19 testing sites could see surge before holidays

November 18, 2020 11:57 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) More and more people are wanting to get tested before the holidays arrive. Some COVID-19 testing sites report seeing an uptick…

Salinas Police awarded grant to address traffic safety concerns

November 17, 2020 3:25 PM Victor Guzman

Salinas Police are getting a boost in the form of a $137,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to address concerns in the…

Salinas police investigate attempted murder late Saturday night

November 16, 2020 12:06 AM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on 200 block of Rianda Street on Saturday at around 8:41…

Wienermobile making stops on Central Coast starting Wednesday

November 10, 2020 11:44 AM Avery Johnson

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is going to be on the Central Coast as part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie…

City of Salinas conducting second interviews of City Manager candidates

November 12, 2020 11:03 AM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) With a COVID-19 crisis still at a boiling point, a deep economic crisis hanging over the nation and with the budget of Salinas…

Construction of affordable housing for adults with mental illness expected to begin in early 2021

November 12, 2020 1:11 PM Avery Johnson

Interim announced that it will begin the construction of a complex of affordable housing for adults with…

Salinas police respond to shooting on Bellehaven Street

November 11, 2020 9:04 PM Veronica Macias

Salinas Police were at the scene of a shooting on Bellehaven Street Wednesday evening.…

Man arrested on gun-related charges at Salinas Motel 6

November 11, 2020 3:19 PM Avery Johnson

A man who police believe was under the influence of drugs was arrested Wednesday on several gun-related…

Watch: See the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration

November 11, 2020 10:50 AM Avery Johnson

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 10th Annual Veterans Day celebration in Salinas will be going on, but held…

Tanimura & Antle recalls some packaged romaine lettuce

November 10, 2020 12:29 PM Avery Johnson

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is recalling some of its packaged romaine lettuce due to potential E.…

One of four suspects arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery

November 9, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on armed robbery-related charges in connection to an incident early Sunday…

Mobile spay and neuter clinic visits Salinas Chinatown

November 9, 2020 12:51 PM Avery Johnson

The SNIP mobile spay and neuter clinic made a stop in the Chinatown area of Salinas…

Man dead after fatal crash on Highway 101

November 7, 2020 5:39 PM Amelia Rosenberg

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) One man is dead after a fatal car crash that occurred on US 101 near Esperanza Road Saturday morning. The California Highway…

Several Monterey County races too close to call

November 4, 2020 11:43 AM Elisha Machado

Several local government races are too close to call in Monterey County after the last round of results Tuesday…

Lettuce from Michigan Walmart packaged in Salinas tests positive for E.coli

November 6, 2020 2:59 PM CNN, Avery Johnson

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is telling people not to eat some Tanimura &…

Salinas Police obtains new vehicle to respond to online crimes targeting children

November 5, 2020 12:27 PM Megan Meier

In an era where online activity seems to grow everyday, police are gearing up to battle crime beyond just city…

Local eyes on Salinas Mayor and City Council races

November 3, 2020 12:00 PM Elisha Machado

Five candidates are vying to be the next Mayor of Salinas. Three new city council members will also be elected this cycle: District 1, District 4 and…