Salinas PD find AK-47 in pulled over car
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department confiscated an assault rifle on Thursday after officers pulled over a car for a window tint…
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State reports 13 COVID-19 cases from Salinas’ Windsor the Ridge Rehabilitation Center
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Department of Public Health is reporting 13 residents at Salinas’ Windsor the Ridge Rehabilitation Center have…
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Free Covid-19 Testing Site Appointment Concerns
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With free appointment-based testing sites on the central coast, getting tested for some people seems hard to come by,…
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When will swimming pools open?
The official start of summer is just around the corner, but will swimming pools open this season with the shelter-in-place order in effect? KION is…
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Salinas church: New guidelines too restrictive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Houses of worship across the Central Coast are getting ready to reopen after the state released new guidelines earlier this…
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Three suspects, one a juvenile, arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery
Salinas police say three suspects, one of them a juvenile, have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a fast food…
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Stage 2 attestation approved by Monterey County Supervisors, now heads to state
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is discussing plans to allow the county to advance into an expanded stage 2 of…
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Suspect arrested in connection to attempted murder on Mae Avenue
Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a January shooting on Mae…
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Large crowd gathers in Salinas parking lot
Salinas Police broke up a crowd of dozens of people gathered outside of the Dick’s Sporting Goods store. Police say there were about a hundred or so…
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DA: Salinas man sentenced to prison for child molestation after cover-up, escape to Mexico
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said 48-year-old Rene Cruz will spend the next 26 years and 8 months in prison as part…
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Multiple vehicles involved in crash on Main and Boronda
Salinas police said multiple vehicles were involved in a crash Friday…
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Salinas man arrested when he was allegedly found with missing Rohnert Park teen
A missing Rohnert Park girl was found in Salinas Thursday after going missing last week, and a Salinas…
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Salinas man arrested for allegedly evading law enforcement, vehicle theft
A Salinas man is facing several charges after Monterey County Sheriff’s Office detectives said he evaded them in a stolen…
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FDA names nearby cattle as possible factor in E. coli outbreak tied to Salinas romaine
The Food and Drug Administration released a report Thursday on the E. coli outbreaks in Fall 2019 tied to romaine…
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Crews contain vegetation fire near Highway 101 and Airport Blvd
Crews have contained a vegetation fire that burned near Highway 101 and Airport…
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Banks adjust to new normal with masks and identification
The new normal of the coronavius crisis has many of of doing things that don’t seem right — like wearing a mask into…
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Veterans raise concerns over 2020 Census accountability
Veterans raise 2020 census accountability…
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How are social distancing measures being enforced at businesses?
Grocery stores now have customers wait in lines to limit the number of customers inside and enforce social distancing, but are laundromats putting…
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“No pain and no discomfort” during COVID-19 test for anchor Veronica Macias
After waiting more than a week, anchor Veronica Macias was finally able to get tested for COVID-19 at Alisal High…
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Monterey County talks attestation to reopen
Monterey County officials are going through a list criteria to see what indicators show they could be ready to move forward with a new plan that…
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Salinas Police: Man arrested for having meth while driving on trails
Salinas police arrested a man near Carr Lake who allegedly had…
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Metallic balloon causes another power outage in Salinas Sunday
A PG&E spokeswoman tells KION a Mylar balloon, made of a metallic material, caused the outage after it hit power lines. Crews removed the…
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Dozens protest Stay at Home order outside Monterey County Health Department
Protesters gathered outside the Monterey County Health Department getting honks of support from…
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Monterey County DA’s Office: Hobby Lobby complying with Shelter in Place order
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said Hobby Lobby is complying with the Shelter in Place order in…
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Arrest made in connection to Caribbean Avenue attempted murder
Salinas police are investigating a shooting that happened on Caribbean Avenue Wednesday…
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Man accused of carjacking woman ten minutes after release from Monterey County Jail
A man was arrested for allegedly carjacking a woman and trying to strangle her child within ten…
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Three arrested in connection to Orchard Ave attempted murder
Salinas police served a search warrant on Pueblo Drive Thursday…
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CENTRAL COAST COMEBACK – A more digital union
California is slowly starting to reopen again, and mask sightings are not the only changes in our Central Coast Comeback. What will government…
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Road closures expected to begin in Downtown Salinas
Road closures expected to begin in Downtown…
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Salinas businesses struggle as downtown construction continues
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Downtown construction is causing a big headache for some Salinas businesses trying to open back up for curbside…
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Natividad nurse describes care for COVID-19 patients
A nurse at Natividad says they are mostly doing supportive care for patients, although it will depend on the severity of their…
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Section of road in downtown Salinas closing temporarily due to unstable conditions
The City of Salinas said a section of Main Street will be closed due to unstable underground…
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KION for Kids: We need a haircut, mom
Kids, like adults, want to know when they’ll be able to get a haircut.…
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Salinas to open structure to get people off streets, use Sherwood Hall for COVID-19 patients
The City of Salinas is holding a press conference Wednesday to provide an update on its response to…
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Salinas PD sees increase in violent crimes
The Salinas Police Department said they’ve noticed an increase in violent incidents…
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DA’s Office: Salinas man sentenced to prison for injuring woman, threatening to kill her
A Salinas man was sentenced to prison in connection to a domestic violence incident that the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Office warns of callers requesting payment for judicial warrant
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about what it says is a…
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Salinas Police investigating homicide on La Mancha Way
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 5/12/2020 3:15 p.m. Police tell KION that one of the victims of Monday night’s shooting is in stable condition and…
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Mann’s Packing employee tests positive for COVID-19
Mann’s Packing confirmed to KION that an employee at one of its Salinas facilities tested positive for…
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Police: Suspect seen threatening people with machete in custody after standoff
Salinas police are asking residents to avoid the area around the 200 block of Pajaro Street until further…
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Man arrested on gun charges in connection to Salinas ShotSpotter activation
One man was arrested and another was sited after a ShotSpotter activation in…
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Man arrested on murder charges in connection to Friday night shooting in Salinas
An 18-year-old was arrested on murder, attempted murder and gang charges in connection to a Salinas…
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Florists prepare for opening as state restrictions loosen
The state’s choice to ease the Shelter in Place order may have come at the perfect time.…
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Salinas Police: Man arrested for allegedly stealing two cars, leading officers on chase
A driver was arrested in Salinas when police said he stole two vehicles and led officers on a…
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Salinas DMV office set to reopen Friday
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that 25 field office will reopen Friday, and Salinas is on the…
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Salinas faces financial impacts amidst COVID-19 pandemic
City officials announced a plan to address financial impacts in the community caused by the ongoing pandemic at a press conference…
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Sheriff’s Office asking for help identifying ‘Baby Marina’ found dead at waste management facility
Monterey County Sheriff’s press conference set to discuss case of dead baby found at waste…
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Castroville man sentenced to prison for DUI crash that injured several people
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said Castroville resident Miguel Angel Diaz will spend four years…
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Salinas ag worker hit and killed Wednesday morning
A Salinas resident was hit and killed in a crash Wednesday morning near Espinoza and Christensen…
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Curtains on machinery added to separate farm workers during COVID-19
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it is clear that our agricultural workers are among those at a higher risk of…
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