Watch: Salinas School Resource Officer reads ‘The Good Egg’
The Salinas Police Department has shared a video of one of its officers reading a children’s book outside McKinnon Elementary…
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COVID-19 impacts foster children
Foster care agencies in search of families for children as COVID-19 pandemic…
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Monterey County residents flock to fabric stores as they reopen on Monday
Monday was the first day of Monterey County’s revised shelter-in-place order, and some businesses are reopening. Fabric stores are among them, and…
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Caravan of supplies travels from San Jose to Salinas for farmworker relief
A caravan of about 80 trucks and cars drove from San Jose to Salinas on Saturday to drop off donations for local…
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Second Salinas shooting being investigated in connection to Friday night’s
he Salinas Police Department is investigating a second shooting that occurred near the 800 block of E. Laurel Drive Saturday morning. It is the…
Continue Reading Deadly shooting in Salinas Friday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) One person was killed in a shooting Friday night in Salinas, according to police. Officers responded at approximately 5:28…
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Salinas teacher uses $1,000 donation to surprise students
“If you could have one thing right now, would you want an art project, a science project, a board game?,” asked 6th grade teacher, Alyse Herrera.…
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Local businesses adjust to amended and extended shelter-in-place order
Monterey County Health Officer, Dr. Edward Moreno has issued an updated Shelter-in-Place Order. It’s effective Monday, May 4th through May…
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Popular Salinas chocolate shop closing doors after pandemic-related hardships
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The owner of The Chocolate Dipper on South Main Street in Salinas is closing up shop for good amid COVID-19 pandemic-related…
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Two more people arrested on attempted murder charges in connection to shooting, home break in
Two people are facing attempted murder charges in connection to a home break in and…
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City of Salinas launches hotline to help small businesses
The City of Salinas’ Community Development Department lauched a Small Business Assistance Hotline to help small businesses struggling…
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Man arrested after reportedly dropping loaded revolver while running from Salinas officer
A man is facing resisting arrest, probation violation, Shelter in Place violation and multiple gun charges after an incident Tuesday…
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Local seamstress uses recycled fabric to combat the need for protective masks
Eulalia Mora has made and handed out approximately one thousand face masks made from left over material used to make uniforms for front liners all…
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Police: Two people injured in Salinas stabbing following domestic violence incident
Police said two are being treated for non life-threatening stab wounds after a domestic incident in Salinas Monday…
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Tulare County investigators search for murder suspects, one with possible Salinas ties
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two people of interest in a murder there, and one of them may have a connection to…
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California Rodeo Salinas postponed until October due to Shelter in Place
The California Rodeo Salinas announced that it will be postponing this year’s event until…
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Free virtual and telephonic counseling services now available to the community
The Visiting Nurses and Hospice Association (VNA) now is offering new virtual and over the phone counseling services to provide emotional and…
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Suspect in custody after crashing into Toro Fire Station
A suspect is in custody after crashing a small SUV into a Monterey County Regional Fire District fire…
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City of Salinas discussing potential layoffs to deal with revenue loss
The City of Salinas is discussing the potential for furloughs and layoffs to deal with millions of dollars of expected revenue…
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Bridge Home Health and Hospice organizes caravan to thank healthcare workers
A group was out thanking Salinas healthcare workers and shared a video of the…
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Driver arrested for allegedly brandishing handgun, violating Shelter in Place order
A driver was arrested in Salinas Wednesday evening for allegedly brandishing a handgun and violating the Shelter in Place…
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Salinas police looking for person suspected of shooting at occupied vehicle
Salinas police are investigating an incident involving shooting at an occupied…
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Tanimura & Antle says employee tested positive for COVID-19
Produce company Tanimura & Antle tells KION that one of its employees has tested positive for…
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Republic Services supports local businesses while recognizing frontline employees
Republic Services announced a new “Committed to Serve” initiative to recognize frontline employees while also helping local…
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Big Fix to host pet food pantry in Salinas
The Big Fix Monterey County, a mobile low-cost spay and neuter clinic, is holding a pet food pantry in…
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Police: Suspected gang members cited for gathering in Salinas during Shelter in Place
Several suspected Norteno gang members from Salinas and Gonzales were cited Tuesday after police said they were gathering while a Shelter in Place…
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Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation delivers 5,000 masks to at-risk population
Thanks to the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation, 5,000 masks were delivered to various organizations to help protect frontline volunteers…
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Salinas skilled nursing facility reports COVID-19 cases among staff, patients
New data from the California Department of Public Health indicates that a at least one staff member and patient at a Salinas skilled nursing facility…
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Monterey County cannabis cultivators asking for tax freeze amid COVID-19 pandemic
This 4/20 is being celebrated differently than years past by cannabis lovers and growers alike. Amid the changes during the coronavirus pandemic,…
Continue Reading Investigators searching for suspect in Orchard Avenue attempted murder
The Salinas Police Department are looking for the suspect in a Monday morning attempted…
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Officer involved shooting on Amarillo Way
An officer involved shooting occurred on Amarillo Way Saturday night.…
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New COVID-19 rapid tests in Salinas for critically ill
A new rapid test kit for COVID-19 is being used at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.…
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Alisal USD gets fully-electric school bus
The Alisal Union School District announced that it has a new fully-electric school bus, Blue Bird’s 100th electric school…
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Diapers, wipes run out at Monterey County distribution
First 5 Monterey County and the Food Bank for Monterey County are hosting diaper and wipe distribution…
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SUHSD waiving some graduation requirements for this year’s seniors
The Salinas Union High School District is waiving some of its graduation requirements for students graduating this…
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New Salinas farmworker housing moves forward
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A project to add housing for more than one thousand farmworkers in the Salinas area is moving forward. Salinas Mayor Joe…
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Salinas family makes custom kicks to pass the time and inspire others
What started out as art class, has turned into a…
Continue Reading Concerns over 2020 California Rodeo Salinas as pandemic continues
A question on many minds is, will the California Rodeo Salinas still happen this year? Many large events on the Central Coast have been rescheduled…
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Stimulus Check Smart Spending
Jade Lacuata of Salinas is a bit relieved to have woken up with the stimulus check in her bank account this…
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Two cited after group of teens allegedly seen challenging people to fight, violating Shelter in Place
Salinas police said two teens were cited after they were seen riding their bicycles recklessly, challenging people to fight and violating the Shelter…
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Central Coast hospitals reallocating healthcare workers during pandemic
Job losses in healthcare are increasing as shutdowns and restrictions continue during the pandemic.…
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Driver arrested, two others cited for allegedly having counterfeit money, violating Shelter in Place
One man was arrested and two more people were cited after a traffic stop where police said they found a loaded gun, drugs and counterfeit…
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RVs for MDs helping healthcare workers isolate safely with donated RVs
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – For workers in the medical field, a grassroots movement has started to help keep them and their families healthy – RVs for…
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Man suspected of having stolen car, violating Shelter in Place arrested in Salinas
A man is facing several charges after police said he led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle while a Shelter in Place order is in…
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Fire at elementary school in Salinas being investigated as suspicious
SALINAS, Calif. Salinas Fire and Police responded to a call near the 500 block of Rochex Avenue where they extinguished a fire at Kammann Elementary…
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California Highway Patrol honors Public Safety Telecommunicator Appreciation Week
Sunday marks the start of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Appreciation Week.…
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Animal shelters cut back on services and search for foster families
Kennels once filled with dozens of cats and dogs are now nearly empty. Monterey County residents showed they were willing to step up and help by…
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Salinas Warming Shelter gets new shower trailer
As the COVID-19 pandemic grew, the Salinas Warming Shelter expanded its hours, but now people sheltering in place…
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Chinese parents from Stevenson School host several free mask giveaways
The Salinas Police Department announced that it will be working with Chinese parents at Stevenson School to give free masks to the…
Continue Reading City of Salinas workers told to come back to work
About 120 City of Salinas workers are being asked to come back to work, after being on paid administrative…
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