Salinas police arrest two attempted murder suspects after standoff
Two men have been arrested on attempted murder charges after a standoff in Salinas Monday…
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Behind-the-scenes: How your ballot is counted
There are only eight days left before the November 3rd Election, and Central Coast counties are hard at work counting early…
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Salinas police to host drive-thru Halloween event at new Police Service Headquarters
The Salinas Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event that will include costume contests, a…
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Watch: Water gushes from broken fire hydrant in Salinas
Water gushed from a broken fire hydrant in Salinas Friday…
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Men arrested for allegedly forming murder squad, killing eight on behalf of gang
U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson will be holding a press conference to announce a “significant law enforcement…
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Salinas murder victims advocate reacts to ‘murder squad’ indictments
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A Salinas woman who heads up a murder victims advocacy group for families says she is pleased and hopeful about the…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for two domestic violence incidents against teen
A Salinas man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a domestic violence incident earlier this year and…
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Salinas man sentenced to 16 years in prison for armed robbery at Cricket Wireless
A Salinas man will spend 16 years in prison for committing an armed robbery at a Cricket Wireless…
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Salinas school district announces passing of middle school principal
The Santa Rita School District announced that one of its principals died over the…
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Police search for missing Salinas 13-year-old
Salinas police are looking for a 13-year-old who they say was last seen with an unknown…
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Missing Salinas teen found after more than a month
A missing Salinas teen has been found after she went missing at the end of…
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Salinas Police: Gang members arrested for allegedly having drugs, unregistered guns
Two men who police say are gang members were arrested on gun and drug…
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Three candidates vying for Salinas City Council District 6 seat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A three person race is underway for the Salinas City Council seat in District 6 after sitting councilmember Tony Villegas…
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Assemb. Rivas, Gov. Newsom to discuss housing for homeless after Salinas awarded project funding
Central Coast Assemb. Robert Rivas and Gov. Gavin Newsom are discussing project Homekey and its impact on…
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Two arrested in Salinas Chinatown for alleged drug possession, sales
Two people have been arrested after they were allegedly found with drugs, packaging materials and…
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County officials hold Census events for deadline
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Thursday is the last day of the US Census and Monterey County officials went all out to bring out as many residents as they…
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Five candidates push to be the next Mayor of Salinas
Whoever is voted to be the next Mayor of the City of Salinas has a big job ahead of…
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Salinas police search for suspect accused of stealing purses in two incidents
Salinas police are asking for help as they try to identify a vehicle and suspect associated with two…
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Suspect in Salinas homicide on S. Main Street pleads not guilty
The suspect in a homicide that happened on S. Main Street in Salinas, 26-year-old Samuel Mendoza, pleaded not…
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Monterey Co. Agricultural Commissioner proposes fines for 2018 pesticide exposures
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has announced fines and violations related to a 2018…
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Salinas native awaits lung transplant after battle with COVID-19
A family is hoping their father, a Salinas native, will be able to get a life-saving lung transplant after COVID-19 damaged his…
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Concerns growing over missing teen cases
Several juveniles are missing across the Central Coast and some locals have concerns that they may be victims of human trafficking.…
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Dozens come out to watch Salinas native Ruben Villa fight for title
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It was a highly anticipated match featuring a locally-grown Salinas native boxer going for the WBO Featherweight World Title…
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Man convicted of two murders, escaping Monterey County Jail sentenced to 150 years to life
A man found guilty of two first degree murders has been sentenced to 150 years to life in prison, plus two years and 8…
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Salinas awarded $9.2 million to buy motel for conversion to housing for homeless
The City of Salinas has been awarded $9.2 million as part of its Homekey…
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Salinas police identify victim of homicide on S. Main Street
Salinas police say they are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting Wednesday…
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Salinas native to fight for boxing world title Friday evening
Boxer and Salinas native Ruben Villa is set to fight for a boxing world championship title in Las Vegas Friday…
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Burned Dick Bruhn building in Oldtown Salinas seeing new future
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A new lease on life for an old eyesore in downtown Salinas was announced on…
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McShane: Dick Bruhn building sold to Taylor Fresh Foods
The Dick Bruh building in downtown Salinas has sold to Taylor Fresh Foods, according to City Councilmember Steve…
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New equity metric system could help Monterey County reopen more businesses
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A new state equity metric system for COVID-19 could help Monterey County reopen more areas of the economy, if the county…
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Central Coast experts react to President Trump’s hospitalization
SALINAS, Calif (KION) Several medical and political experts on the Central Coast weighed in on the unprecedented situation happening in Washington,…
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Monterey County Elections: Mail-in ballots are safe way to vote
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Elections Department is prepping to send thousands of mail-in ballots to registered voters for the…
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Salinas police begin foot patrols in Old Town, SUBA district
The Salinas Police Department is now assigning officers to foot patrols in Old Town ant the Salinas United…
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City of Salinas asks for public input during City Manager recruitment process
The City of Salinas is asking for the public’s input as it works to recruit a new City…
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Salinas family shares story of father who died from COVID-19
Patricia Saldaña’s family is devastated after losing her father to COVID-19. She’s urging the community to take this virus seriously to protect…
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Monterey County COVID-19 metrics falling toward next-tier thresholds
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The testing site at Cesar Chavez Library in East Salinas is now allowing for unlimited walk-ins where it used to be limited or…
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Salinas man who pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries sentenced to prison
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to 13 years and four months in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple…
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Majority of Toro Park trails destroyed in River Fire
Over a month after fire broke out near Pine Canyon, Toro County Park is quiet. The park served as a basecamp for first responders during the River…
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Salinas school district offers computer classes for parents
The Salinas City Elementary School District is taking a step to help parents who are trying to help their children with distance…
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Driver arrested on DUI, possession of concealed gun charges in Salinas
A driver was arrested in Salinas overnight for allegedly driving under the influence and having a concealed…
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Salinas police identify victim of homicide on East Laurel
Salinas police have identified a man who died as a result of a shooting…
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Vandals fill fountain outside Salinas dental office with bubbles
A Salinas dental office found an unusual piece of vandalism at their water fountain Wednesday…
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Two men given multiple life sentences for gang-related attempted murders in Salinas
Two gang members were given multiple life sentences by a Monterey County judge for their role in a…
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Hartnell College to continue with online instruction through spring semester
Classes at Hartnell College will continue to be held online through the spring semester, according to school…
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Salinas Police investigating homicide on E. Laurel
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Salinas Police are investigating a homicide and attempted homicide that happened Sunday night. Right before 11 p.m, officers…
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Downtown Salinas businesses hope for good winter amid COVID-19 pandemic
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) As the COVID-19 pandemic looks set to last into next year, businesses in downtown are hoping for the best during the winter…
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Salinas organization to provide free WiFi, food for families in need
The Epicenter of Monterey announced that starting next week, it will begin providing free WiFi access and food to…
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Three people arrested in Salinas following street racing incident, two police chases
Three people have been arrested following a 200 vehicle gathering and two police…
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Preparing for flu season during a pandemic
Washing our hands and wearing masks has become the new normal, but will it have an effect on the upcoming flu season? Some doctors say…
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Monterey County farmworkers celebrate Mexican Independence by forming human flag
Wednesday marks the 210th anniversary of Mexican Independence, and farmworkers found a visual…
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