Salinas hopes to shelter homeless through motel purchase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The City of Salinas is moving forward with a plan to try and purchase a local motel for homeless housing. In a unanimous…
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Salinas police search for man accused of throwing woman to ground, punching her
The Salinas Police Department is looking for a man accused of throwing a woman to the ground and punching…
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Air quality expected to worsen as we head into weekend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As Wildfires continue to burn on the Central Coast, meteorologists are warning about a decline in air quality as we head…
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Son accused of killing father
A man is in custody after shooting and killing his father…
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Woman accused of intentionally starting fires on Highway 101 arrested
The California Highway Patrol confirms that a woman has been arrested after being accused of intentionally starting…
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Halloween plans adjusted during coronavirus pandemic
Some people plan on sticking with their Halloween traditions, while others are changing the way they celebrate this year because of concerns of…
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Air quality remains good despite orange hue
KION spoke to Richard Stedman with the Monterey Bay Air Resource District who says the air quality at their testing sites remain at good to moderate.…
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Michele Vaughn selected to lead Salinas Fire Department
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) You can remove the word “interim.” Current Interim Fire Chief Michele Vaughn has been chosen to lead the Salinas Fire…
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River Fire is fully contained
UPDATE 8/19/2020 5:30 p.m. It was a different scene during the day on Wednesday than it was the night before where the River Fire more than doubled…
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Explicit pictures and messages appearing on Salinas elementary student’s Chromebook
A concerned mother has reached out to KION saying her child’s district-given Chromebook is being spammed with naked photos and messaged soliciting…
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Mother of students seen studying outside Taco Bell speaks out
In just a week, two Salinas students have gone viral. Their story touched hearts everywhere. A photo captured them sitting on a sidewalk outside Taco…
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Two people arrested on attempted murder charges in Salinas, third arrested on warrant
Three people have been arrested in Salinas, and two of them are charged with attempted…
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Outdoor dining area at Salinas restaurant destroyed by vandal
Norma Ramirez, co-owner of Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca Restaurant, said she was shocked when she got a notification from her restaurant’s security…
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Salinas Police Chief named as candidate for position at Texas police department
The San Marcos Police Department is looking for a new Chief of Police, and Chief Adele Frese with the Salinas…
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Organizer defends GoFundMe made for students using Taco Bell WiFi
A photo of two students sitting outside a Salinas Taco Bell to access WiFi has gained national attention.…
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Where to find free Wifi on the Central Coast
Central Coast libraries and the City of Salinas have gathered information about businesses and…
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Salinas neighborhood evacuated due to natural gas leak
A Salinas neighborhood was evacuated Tuesday afternoon because of a natural gas…
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Small business owners plead “No more shut downs”
Small business owners anticipate permanent business…
Continue Reading Police: Officers did not conduct welfare check on family of girls doing schoolwork outside Taco Bell
A picture showing two Salinas girls doing schoolwork outside a Taco Bell went viral last week, and…
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Salinas police investigate homicide on Archer Street
Salinas police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 300 block of Archer Street Thursday…
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Community thanks crews responding to River and Carmel fires
If you drive down Highway 68, you can’t miss the dozens of signs thanking firefighters. They were placed there by residents from around Monterey…
Continue Reading Salinas students seen using Taco Bell for internet access
A picture circulating on social media of two Salinas City Elementary School District students has again brought…
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Law enforcement remind public to stay clear of evacuation zones
Neighborhood entrances along River Road in Salinas are blocked by road closure signs after days of enforced…
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Pedestrian killed in Salinas crash Sunday evening
A 46-year-old man has died following a crash in Salinas Sunday…
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Pulmonologist says smoke caused by fire is harmful
Around the Central Coast, the skies are filled with smoke and ash covering the…
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Several Monterey County schools close for virtual, in-person activities due to fires
The Monterey County Office of Education said several schools and districts are cancelling…
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Hot, dry weather challenges crews fighting River Fire
Massive flames continue to scorch the Salinas hillside for the third day. At 4,509 acres, the River Fire has forced more people to leave their homes.…
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River Fire creates smoky conditions on the Central Coast
Smoke from the River Fire is creating unhealthy air quality for the Carmel Valley. Smoke and ash is also filling the air in areas closer to where the…
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Homes destroyed along the River Fire’s path
At least five structures have been damaged as the River Fire continues to tear through the hillsides south of Salinas.…
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Thousands across Central Coast venture outdoors amid heatwave
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) It was a hot day on Friday to say the least all around the Central Coast, and thousand came out to beat the heat one way or…
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17-year-old suspect in Salinas armed beer theft pleads guilty
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges related to an armed robbery at a Salinas 7-Eleven last…
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Salinas Police: Gang member arrested in connection to report of shots fired on Garner Avenue
A man who police say is an active gang member was arrested after police received a call about possible shots…
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Salinas COVID-19 testing site moving
The Monterey County Health Department announced that its COVID-19 testing site at…
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Hartnell College to hold physical activity classes online
Academic courses will not be the only classes held online at Hartnell College this…
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Salinas police arrest suspect in multiple robberies at Walmart, Kohl’s
A woman has been arrested following reports of multiple robberies at Walmart and…
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Gilroy man sentenced to prison for molesting two children by Monterey County judge
A Gilroy man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Monterey County judge for molesting two…
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Salinas police ask for help identifying theft suspect
The Salinas Police Department is looking for the suspect in a theft in the Santa Rita…
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Suspect in custody after police standoff in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police spent hours Saturday night in a standoff situation on the intersection of First Avenue and Fairhaven…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in minor injury car crash
A deputy with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department was involved in a minor injury crash near the intersection of Parjaro Street and East Romie…
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Salinas High School teacher named Monterey County Teacher of the Year
Salinas High School teacher Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 2021 Monterey County Teacher of the…
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Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics
Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…
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Districts continue meal distribution programs as classes begin
While students are doing distance learning at home across the Central Coast, many districts will still provide meals for kids this academic…
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Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…
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California Rodeo Salinas cancels 2020 event
The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it is canceling its 2020 event after initially postponing it until…
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Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic
While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…
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Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas to study COVID-19 impact on farmworkers
At Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, testing for COVID-19 happens fast and frequently.…
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Salinas Police investigating shooting on Alma Avenue
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police are looking into a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. Around 12:30, officers responded to a call…
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Central Coast schools prepare parents for distance learning
School districts on the Central Coast are preparing parents to tackle distance learning in the new academic…
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Downtown Salinas acclimating to COVID-19 lifestyle
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Friday night in downtown Salinas brought out a decent crowd looking to reclaim the weekend vibes tarnished by the COVID-19…
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Salinas elementary school fire under investigation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas fire is investigating a fire that broke out behind Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School early Friday morning.…
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