Salinas Archives

Salinas hopes to shelter homeless through motel purchase

September 15, 2020 10:17 PM Aaron Groff

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…

Salinas police search for man accused of throwing woman to ground, punching her

September 14, 2020 12:05 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for a man accused of throwing a woman to the ground and punching…

Air quality expected to worsen as we head into weekend

September 11, 2020 10:56 AM Max Tarlton

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – As Wildfires continue to burn on the Central Coast, meteorologists are warning about a decline in air quality as we head…

Son accused of killing father

September 12, 2020 2:34 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man is in custody after shooting and killing his father…

Woman accused of intentionally starting fires on Highway 101 arrested

September 7, 2020 2:33 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol confirms that a woman has been arrested after being accused of intentionally starting…

Halloween plans adjusted during coronavirus pandemic

September 10, 2020 1:20 PM Max Tarlton

Some people plan on sticking with their Halloween traditions, while others are changing the way they celebrate this year because of concerns of…

Air quality remains good despite orange hue

September 9, 2020 12:01 PM Max Tarlton

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.…

Michele Vaughn selected to lead Salinas Fire Department

September 4, 2020 9:04 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) You can remove the word “interim.” Current Interim Fire Chief Michele Vaughn has been chosen to lead the Salinas Fire…

River Fire is fully contained

August 16, 2020 10:57 AM KION546 News Team, Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

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…

Explicit pictures and messages appearing on Salinas elementary student’s Chromebook

September 3, 2020 12:08 PM Max Tarlton

A concerned mother has reached out to KION saying her child’s district-given Chromebook is being spammed with naked photos and messaged soliciting…

Mother of students seen studying outside Taco Bell speaks out

September 3, 2020 12:40 PM Megan Meier

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…

Two people arrested on attempted murder charges in Salinas, third arrested on warrant

September 3, 2020 3:05 PM Avery Johnson

Three people have been arrested in Salinas, and two of them are charged with attempted…

Outdoor dining area at Salinas restaurant destroyed by vandal

September 2, 2020 6:16 PM Megan Meier

Norma Ramirez, co-owner of Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca Restaurant, said she was shocked when she got a notification from her restaurant’s security…

Salinas Police Chief named as candidate for position at Texas police department

September 2, 2020 12:02 PM Avery Johnson

The San Marcos Police Department is looking for a new Chief of Police, and Chief Adele Frese with the Salinas…

Organizer defends GoFundMe made for students using Taco Bell WiFi

September 1, 2020 12:39 PM Megan Meier

A photo of two students sitting outside a Salinas Taco Bell to access WiFi has gained national attention.…

Where to find free Wifi on the Central Coast

September 1, 2020 6:00 PM Avery Johnson

Central Coast libraries and the City of Salinas have gathered information about businesses and…

Salinas neighborhood evacuated due to natural gas leak

September 1, 2020 4:08 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas neighborhood was evacuated Tuesday afternoon because of a natural gas…

Small business owners plead “No more shut downs”

August 31, 2020 7:36 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Small business owners anticipate permanent business…

Police: Officers did not conduct welfare check on family of girls doing schoolwork outside Taco Bell

August 31, 2020 2:55 PM Avery Johnson

A picture showing two Salinas girls doing schoolwork outside a Taco Bell went viral last week, and…

Salinas police investigate homicide on Archer Street

August 28, 2020 11:10 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 300 block of Archer Street Thursday…

Community thanks crews responding to River and Carmel fires

August 26, 2020 1:24 PM Megan Meier

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…

Salinas students seen using Taco Bell for internet access

August 26, 2020 1:45 PM Avery Johnson

A picture circulating on social media of two Salinas City Elementary School District students has again brought…

Law enforcement remind public to stay clear of evacuation zones

August 24, 2020 12:24 PM Megan Meier

Neighborhood entrances along River Road in Salinas are blocked by road closure signs after days of enforced…

Pedestrian killed in Salinas crash Sunday evening

August 24, 2020 11:25 AM Avery Johnson

A 46-year-old man has died following a crash in Salinas Sunday…

Pulmonologist says smoke caused by fire is harmful

August 21, 2020 11:33 AM Veronica Macias

Around the Central Coast, the skies are filled with smoke and ash covering the…

Several Monterey County schools close for virtual, in-person activities due to fires

August 19, 2020 2:28 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Office of Education said several schools and districts are cancelling…

Hot, dry weather challenges crews fighting River Fire

August 18, 2020 3:49 PM Megan Meier

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.…

River Fire creates smoky conditions on the Central Coast

August 18, 2020 12:01 PM Elisha Machado

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…

Homes destroyed along the River Fire’s path

August 17, 2020 11:44 AM Elisha Machado

At least five structures have been damaged as the River Fire continues to tear through the hillsides south of Salinas.…

Thousands across Central Coast venture outdoors amid heatwave

August 14, 2020 10:45 PM Josh Kristianto

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…

17-year-old suspect in Salinas armed beer theft pleads guilty

August 14, 2020 10:56 AM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges related to an armed robbery at a Salinas 7-Eleven last…

Salinas Police: Gang member arrested in connection to report of shots fired on Garner Avenue

August 13, 2020 10:58 AM Avery Johnson

A man who police say is an active gang member was arrested after police received a call about possible shots…

Salinas COVID-19 testing site moving

August 13, 2020 1:30 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Department announced that its COVID-19 testing site at…

Hartnell College to hold physical activity classes online

August 12, 2020 3:31 PM Avery Johnson

Academic courses will not be the only classes held online at Hartnell College this…

Salinas police arrest suspect in multiple robberies at Walmart, Kohl’s

August 11, 2020 3:54 PM Avery Johnson

A woman has been arrested following reports of multiple robberies at Walmart and…

Gilroy man sentenced to prison for molesting two children by Monterey County judge

August 11, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

A Gilroy man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Monterey County judge for molesting two…

Salinas police ask for help identifying theft suspect

August 10, 2020 3:40 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for the suspect in a theft in the Santa Rita…

Suspect in custody after police standoff in Salinas

August 8, 2020 7:43 PM Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police spent hours Saturday night in a standoff situation on the intersection of First Avenue and Fairhaven…

Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in minor injury car crash

August 9, 2020 2:03 PM Amelia Rosenberg

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…

Salinas High School teacher named Monterey County Teacher of the Year

August 6, 2020 2:19 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas High School teacher Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 2021 Monterey County Teacher of the…

Salinas councilmember announces retirement from politics

August 6, 2020 11:43 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa announced on social media Wednesday that…

Districts continue meal distribution programs as classes begin

August 5, 2020 10:33 AM Elisha Machado

While students are doing distance learning at home across the Central Coast, many districts will still provide meals for kids this academic…

Naming Salinas Police headquarters after Mayor Gunter moves forward

August 4, 2020 7:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) The new Salinas Police Service Headquarters could soon be named after Mayor Joe Gunter. The city council voted unanimously…

California Rodeo Salinas cancels 2020 event

August 4, 2020 10:40 AM Avery Johnson

The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it is canceling its 2020 event after initially postponing it until…

Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic

August 4, 2020 12:00 PM Elisha Machado

While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas to study COVID-19 impact on farmworkers

August 3, 2020 12:33 PM Megan Meier

At Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, testing for COVID-19 happens fast and frequently.…

Salinas Police investigating shooting on Alma Avenue

August 4, 2020 9:01 AM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police are looking into a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. Around 12:30, officers responded to a call…

Central Coast schools prepare parents for distance learning

August 3, 2020 11:39 AM Elisha Machado

School districts on the Central Coast are preparing parents to tackle distance learning in the new academic…

Downtown Salinas acclimating to COVID-19 lifestyle

July 31, 2020 8:00 PM Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Friday night in downtown Salinas brought out a decent crowd looking to reclaim the weekend vibes tarnished by the COVID-19…

Salinas elementary school fire under investigation

July 31, 2020 6:49 PM Ron Keller

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas fire is investigating a fire that broke out behind Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School early Friday morning.…