Car thief caught on camera in Salinas Tuesday night
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A car thief was caught on camera stealing a car from a Salinas apartment Tuesday night. Watch footage of the car being…
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Covered CA shares open enrollment information at Salinas library
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadline to enroll in Covered California is approaching as representatives head to local libraries to reach out to…
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Local bakeries prepare days in advance in order to meet demand for La Rosca de Reyes
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Families across the Central Coast headed to local bakeries…
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The Three Wise Men delivered gifts to East Salinas Sunday
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Several organizations in Monterey County came together to…
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Salinas Valley Health says three people are still ill after eating non-hallucinogenic mushroom on NYE
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Valley Health (SVH) announced Friday that three people became critically ill after purchasing a type of…
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The first babies of 2025 arrive in Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — This new year welcomes new babies to the Central Coast. Salinas Valley Health announced the arrival of four…
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Salinas Police to enforce safety ahead of New Year’s Eve
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — As New Year’s Eve festivities get underway, the Salinas Police Department say that they will be stepping up enforcement…
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Police: burglary suspect escapes after standoff at Salinas business
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)– Salinas Police confirmed to our reporter on scene the suspect in an alleged burglary at RAG Firearms on North Main Street…
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President Biden signs the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The White House announced Thursday that they’ve officially signed the “Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal…
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19th Annual Sgt. Magaña toy Drive spreads holiday cheer in east Salinas
Down in East Salinas, a tradition of bringing joy on Christmas morning continues. It was nearly two decades ago when Salinas Police Sgt. Gerry…
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Salinas Police: Juvenile shot, child injured after shooting in East Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Salinas Police Department confirms two people were injured after a shooting near a shopping center in East Salinas on…
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One Brotherhood Motorcycle Club delivers gifts to local families in need this holiday season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Christmas came early for families in Salinas as the annual One Brotherhood Motorcycle Club spread holiday cheer by…
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Salinas Valley Health nurses celebrate milestone with new 4-year contract
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) announced Wednesday that registered at the Salinas…
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Man arrested for allegedly making threats to coworkers and others; Capitola Police
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Tuesday morning Capitola Police said that they teamed up with CIU Detectives to serve search warrants in both the…
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Behind the scenes of the holiday mail flurry season
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The reason for the season is here with gifts making their way across the state and nation with customers sending out…
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Two teens arrested after allegedly doing “burnouts” in Castroville and leading deputies on a car chase
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested two teens after they were reportedly driving recklessly and doing…
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December holiday events round-up for the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Here’s a list of holiday events that are happening near you, organized by county. Monterey County December 6, 3-7…
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A man who committed local crime sprees sentenced to eight years and four months; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The DA’s office announced that 59-year-old Leslie Joseph Flores Sr. of Monterey has been sentenced to eight years and…
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New Kaiser facility in Salinas set to open January
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Kaiser Permanente’s new medical offices are near completion, which will soon offer patients a range of healthcare services…
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Deadly shooting in Salinas Sunday night; Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Sunday at around 8:10 p.m., Salinas Police said that they responded to a shooting on the 1000 block of Industrial…
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Salinas Police Department swears in Carlos Acosta as new Chief of Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – For the first time in over a year, the Salinas Police Department has a new permanent police chief once again. Chief…
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Annual holiday tradition in Salinas is back this year after being canceled
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — It’s back! Get ready to see the annual Parade of Lights once again in Salinas on Main Street. The Salinas Holiday Parade…
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Salinas Chick-fil-A brings the holiday cheer with a tunnel of lights
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Chick-fil-A in Northridge Mall is sparkling this season with a drive thru lighted Christmas tunnel. The manager…
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The American Legion Post 31 fed many families on Thanksgiving Day in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thanksgiving Day is a time of giving and sharing food with loved ones, no matter where you are. And, the Salinas…
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Tree lighting events happening around the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Here are a list of tree-lighting ceremonies happening around the Central Coast: CANNERY ROW TREE LIGHTING Friday,…
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Alexa’s Charity Toy Drive and Car Show returns for its third year
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Alexa’s Annual Charity Toy Drive and Car Show will be held on December 1 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Salinas…
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Maya Cinemas to offer two movie tickets per $10 food bank donation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Maya Cinemas announced Monday that they will be offering free movie passes for every $10 donated to a local food bank…
Continue Reading Monterey County DA’s Office rejects charges filed against a deputy after incident at the jail
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office confirmed Monday that after reviewing the case regarding Deputy Gaspar Estevez, they…
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Power restored for thousands of PG&E customers in north Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E is reporting power is back on for the 5,609 customers who lost power in a large portion of north Salinas on…
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Waiting on Justice: A KION Special Report
In the wee hours on the morning of August 8, 2002, the mother of three young children and beloved Salinas waitress, 25-year-old Loretta “Lori…
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Central Coast families still feel the affects of inflation ahead of the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday, Food Bank for Monterey County responds
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Despite a “moderate decline” in grocery bills this year ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, American Farm Bureau…
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Holiday Home Lighting event returns to Salinas with more categories
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas is announcing the return of its annual Holiday Home Lighting event, adding new categories for the…
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Monterey County jury convicts Michael Ellison for multiple murder charges; Monterey County DA’s office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office announced Monday that 42-year-old Michael Ellison of Riverside was convicted of…
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Salinas police still searching for one suspect in October shooting; Salinas Police
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police announced Friday that they are still searching for a suspect involved in a shooting from October 26 at 1…
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Salinas PD looking for assault suspect, seeks public’s help
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police is searching for a suspect, Juan Jimenez Jr., who is connected to an assault with a deadly weapon as well…
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Clearing up crosswalk confusion, new statewide law aims to reduce pedestrian accidents
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Preventing pedestrian deaths, in Salinas we have seen several incidents involving cars hitting people. Now, a new state…
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3-day Salinas Fire and Police training will shut down part of Lincoln Ave.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Fire and Police departments will be performing a work training exercise at the old police station at 222 Lincoln…
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Monterey County doctors demand change after what they are calling an “illegal termination”; county says they’re fully staffed
SALINAS, Calif (KION-TV) – In Salinas, dozens of medical professionals from across Monterey County protested on Tuesday morning over what they call a…
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Donations are currently being accepted for the Homeless Children Winter Clothing & Backpack Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Supervisor Luis Alejo, Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig and Community Human Services are teaming up ahead of the holidays…
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Deputy arrested for concealing a handmade weapon had previously been separated from the sheriff’s office; Sources
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The recent arrest of a Monterey County deputy has shed new light on that deputy’s past. Multiple sources tell KION that…
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State Attorney General clears Salinas PD officers of charges in deadly July 2022 officer involved shooting
Officers in Salinas race to respond to an officer involved…
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Small brush fire broke out in Salinas Thursday afternoon
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A brush fire broke out on Thursday afternoon near Garner Avenue east of Natividad Creek, KION reporters confirmed while…
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2024 local race winners; Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Stay up to date with the 2024 local races along the Central Coast. We will continue to update the projected…
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WATCH: The former Salinas Asst. city manager talks about his achievements, and the challenges ahead for the city
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Jim Pia has worked for the city of Salinas for 45 years. Pia retired from his role as assistant city manager on…
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Panther Otter Pathway program launches, allowing students who enroll at Hartnell a path to CSUMB
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — CSUMB and Hartnell announced the launch of the joint Panther Otter Pathway Program. The program allows students to…
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Salinas Police respond to reports of projectile incident: Big rig damaged by possible “commercial grade firework”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they’re actively investigating a projectile incident in Salinas where a big rig was damaged by what…
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MST receives millions in state funding for rider improvement projects
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) announced Friday that they have been awarded a $1.16 million grant from the State…
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Fresh Express voluntarily recalls salad bowls over potential Listeria in chicken
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fresh Express announced Saturday that they are issuing a voluntary recall on a number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar…
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Monte Bella community signs petition to close park gates on Halloween night
Members of the Monte Bella Community Park came together and signed a petition asking for the community’s gates to be closed. Last year, a 14-year-old…
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Salinas police seize a large amount of drug and weapon paraphernalia Saturday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Saturday that the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) made a large drug and weapon bust on…
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