Prunedale officer-involved shooting suspect identified
The District Attorney’s Office of Monterey County confirmed the identity of the suspect in a Prunedale officer-involved shooting…
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Woman accused of using credit cards stolen from Salinas Safeway
Salinas police are looking for a woman they believe used stolen credit…
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CDC reports 67 cases of E. coli linked to Salinas romaine lettuce
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there have been 67 reported cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce grown in or around…
Continue Reading Romaine lettuce contamination could expand to nearer dates
A romaine lettuce bacterial contamination that is getting traced back to the Salinas Valley is putting a lot of consumers on…
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Castroville man assaults girlfriend for several days, sentenced to prison
A Castroville man was sentenced to nine years in prison for assaulting his girlfriend over the course of several days in a Salinas…
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Drivers on edge after three cars hit by projectiles over weekend
As drivers prepare to hit the road, they’re forced to think about the dozens of attacked on Highway 101 and State Route 156 near…
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US officials: Don’t eat romaine grown in Salinas, California
U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, as they investigate a food poisoning…
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Fred Rogers biopic writer talks about growing up in Salinas
One of the most anticipated films of the year hits theaters today, and the creator behind a Fred Rogers biopic is from right here on the Central…
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Officer fires shot at man after Salinas armed robbery, pursuit
A suspect is in custody after a police shooting early Tuesday…
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Man found with stolen vehicle arrested in Salinas on multiple charges
A man was arrested in Salinas on several charges after police said he was found with a stolen…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Changing lanes for Laguna Seca management
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Many call Laguna Seca a jewel of Monterey County, but after 62 years the world-famous track will have someone new…
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Salinas Police: Stabbing victim was “courageous” in final moments
New details are unfolding in the stabbing death of a 26-year-old Salinas woman, including some background info on the suspect and what led up to his…
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Stolen car chase through Monterey County ends in Salinas
Law enforcement is looking for the driver who led them on a chase through Monterey County in a stolen…
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Salinas stabbing suspect charged with murder of pregnant woman
Salinas police are investigating a stabbing that happened near Clay Street and Cayuga Street…
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Wellness Centers for mental, emotional resources opened at Salinas schools
Two Salinas schools have opened Wellness Centers that are intended to act as mental and social-emotional resource…
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Police release new video in hopes of catching Salinas murder suspects
Salinas police have released new surveillance footage that they believe could help identify the three suspects in a…
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Three arrested in connection to Salinas shooting, police chase
Salinas police arrested three men suspected of being involved in a shooting on Yreka Drive Tuesday…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, possession of child porn
A Salinas man who sexually assaulted a woman and had child porn was sentenced to prison…
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Text reminder system launched for Monterey County hearings
The Monterey County Superior Court has launched a new program to send text reminders before…
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Suspected Salinas prowler wanted by police
Police are looking for a stalking suspect who was caught on camera in…
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No-fault eviction ban passed in Monterey County
A Monterey County supervisor announced on social media that Monterey County is now the first in the state to pass a temporary ban on no-fault…
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Monterey County EMS hires new medical director
Monterey County EMS announced that it has hired a new medical director.…
Continue Reading Monterey County considers emergency eviction ordinance
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is considering passing an urgency law on Tuesday to bar any “no-fault” evictions for the mean…
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Salinas Police to offer community active shooter training
A free community active shooter training is set to be hosted by the Salinas Police Department and the…
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Black smoke from backyard fire seen across Salinas
Firefighters knocked out a fire at a home in Salinas that sent smoke billowing into the…
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Salinas Police to offer community active shooter training
A free community active shooter training is set to be hosted by the Salinas Police Department and the city. It’s going to focus on how to…
Continue ReadingBlack smoke from backyard fire seen across Salinas
Firefighters knocked out a fire at a home in Salinas that sent smoke billowing into the air. The smoke could be seen from miles away Saturday…
Continue Reading Kmart to close two more Central Coast locations
The Central Coast is losing two more Kmart stores. This comes after the December closure of Kmart in Salinas was announced back in October.…
Continue ReadingFormerly blighted Salinas home renovated and put up for sale
November marked a new era for a once boarded up home on East Acacia Street in Salinas. Now, with a fresh coast of paint and some changes to the…
Continue Reading9th annual Salinas Veterans Day parade
The biggest Veterans Day event on the Central Coast took to the streets of Oldtown Salinas for the ninth year in a row. There were roughly 20,000…
Continue Reading 14-year-old Salinas goalie signs professional soccer contract with San Jose Earthquakes
A Salinas teen has signed a homegrown player contract with the San Jose Earthquakes Monday, making him the second youngest player to ever sign a deal…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after search of Salinas home yields heroin, meth
Salinas Police Department’s Violence Suppression Task Force found 3/4 pound of heroin and one ounce of meth during a search of a home on…
Continue ReadingHarley riders donate over 100 turkeys ahead of holiday season
The season for giving is upon us, and some have already gotten a head start. Over 100 turkeys were donated to the Monterey County Food Bank,…
Continue ReadingPolice looking for missing man with mild Down syndrome in Salinas
UPDATE 11/8/19, 7 p.m.: Ruben Ortiz has been found, according to the Salinas Police Department. ORIGINAL REPORT: Salinas police are looking for a man…
Continue ReadingSalinas man dies from injuries after being attacked, suspects sought
Salinas Police say they are investigating a homicide, after a man was beat to death. They say on the night of October 26th, officers responded to the…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: An unlikely group cleans up the streets of Salinas’s Chinatown
A new program in Salinas is aimed at cleaning up the streets and moving toward solving the homeless issue in our area. At 8:00 a.m. sharp, the…
Continue ReadingMan suspected of kidnapping teen, trying to rob him at knifepoint arrested in Salinas
A man who police said is suspected of trying to kidnap a teen and rob him at knifepoint was arrested in Salinas Wednesay. The reported incident…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas focuses on domestic violence
Along with the cowboy hat and boots, many riders and fans proudly wore purple Sunday at the California Rodeo Salinas. The Rodeo has teamed up with…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police prepare for big crowds rushing in and out of the Rodeo
With one of the biggest events in Salinas expected to draw thousands to the Salinas Sports Complex, local police are getting ready for anything…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas – Athlete life outside the arena
Justin Farr is a world-class rodeo cowboy competing this week at the California Rodeo Salinas in team roping. He competes with Garrett Boekenoogen.…
Continue ReadingMutton Bustin’ is back and as big as ever
Mutton Bustin’ is back once again at the California Rodeo Salinas. This crowd favorite showcases kids riding sheep for as long as they can. It…
Continue ReadingBEHIND THE CROWN: One-on-one with Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2018
Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2018 Valerie Costanza is paving the way for a new queen. KION caught up with Costanza at her home in Hollister recently…
Continue ReadingCastroville man sentenced to life in prison for 1990 murder
Arsenio Leyva hung his head low as a Monterey County judge announced his fate. The judge sentenced Leyva to 25 years to life in prison for the…
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Salinas POA responds to video showing MILPA member allegedly flashing gang sign
The Salinas Police Officers Association ( POA ) demands action from the city after a video showed MILPA leader, Israel Villa, flashing gang signs. It…
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Better Ask Barry: Where’s the new Fosters Freeze?
There is nothing fast about building a fast food restaurant. A new Fosters Freeze in Salinas, first announced in 2018, is still about a year away…
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Monterey County looking for proposals for managing Laguna Seca Recreational Area
As cars hit the racetrack Friday, the future of management at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca remains uncertain. Monterey County owns the world…
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MILPA member placed on leave after controversial video
MILPA announced at a press conference Thursday that one of its members has been placed on leave. A spokesperson for the nonprofit said it has always…
Continue ReadingUniversity Park Elementary student brings weapons to school, incident under investigation
Salinas City Elementary School District says an incident where a student brought weapons to school is under investigation. They say Monday morning,…
Continue ReadingFormer MILPA leader speaks out after resigning amid controversy
A former MIPLA leader is breaking his silence just days after resigning from the Salinas-based youth advocacy group. Israel Villa turned in his…
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