Structure fire Wednesday afternoon on Sherwood Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas fire confirmed that there was a structure fire on Wednesday afternoon at 150 Sherwood Drive. According to…
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The City of Salinas makes an effort to combat illegal firework use
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Fire says that unless you have thousands of dollars in your back pocket, you may want to steer away from lighting…
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Three arrested in connection to shooting near Natividad Creek Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police confirmed a shooting near Natividad Creek Park on June 23 at approximately 9 p.m. The police received a…
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Pato O’Ward talks fan support at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Ahead of the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, Sports Director Maxwell Glenn had a chance to talk with fan-favorite Pato…
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Josef Newgarden talks about return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The NTT IndyCar Series returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca early this year. Sports Director Maxwell Glenn caught up…
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“Chippy” recovering after Highway 1 rescue where elusive kitten was found hiding in car engine
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A small kitten named “Chippy” is recovering after being rescued from a car engine along Highway 1. Back on…
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ABC pulls liquor license from Hacienda Grill after staff member found to have served alcohol to teen involved in deadly DUI crash in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced they’ve indefinitely suspended the liquor license of the…
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Boronda Congestion Relief Project to begin Phase One
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – East Boronda Road in Salinas will soon look a little different. Salinas City Council discussed next steps for the Boronda…
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Cannacruz appeal granted by Salinas City Council, pot shop’s move to South Main to return for discussion on June 25
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas City Council members have granted an appeal by Cannacruz after the pot shop was initially prevented from moving…
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Salinas City Manager seeks community input for Chief of Police recruitment
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Ahead of Salinas’ search for its next Chief of Police, City Manager René Mendez has launched a 5-question community…
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WATCH: Video shows man walking away from fire sparked along Roy Diaz Street in Salinas on windy day
KION security video shows a man walking away from a fire in that started in a field between Roy Diaz Street and the KION News station in Salinas on…
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CAL FIRE BEU does extended annual attacks, simulates real-life fire scenarios for training
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – Tonight we take you behind the scenes on how CAL FIRE responds to incidents.CAL FIRE did their annual extended attack drill…
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Things to do: 4th of July celebrations around the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 4th of July this year is jam-packed with fun activities for the whole family. Check out what’s going on in…
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Salinas Police investigating pedestrian versus vehicle crash
UPDATE: JUNE 13th at 9:42 a.m.: SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- More information has come out regarding the vehicle vs pedestrian crash that took place…
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Prunedale man pleads no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges, DA’s office says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 27-year-old Prunedale man plead no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges which included an inmate attack on…
Continue Reading Local church to host free Fourth of July Fireworks show at Salinas Sports Complex
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the first time in nearly a decade, the Salinas Sports Complex will be home to a Fourth of July Fireworks show. The…
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California Rodeo Salinas inaugural Junior Rodeo attracted little ones across the state
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- We’re still a month away from the California Rodeo Salinas but on Sunday was the first-ever Junior Rodeo in Salinas,…
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Visalia man sentenced 50 years to life in prison for first-degree murder in 1999 Salinas shooting
Salinas police said they have made an arrest in connection to a 1999 cold case homicide in the…
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Man who killed beloved Salinas waitress gets sentenced to 18 years to life in state prison, DA’s office says
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON MAY 16, 2024 AT 2:39 P.M.- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said that a Salinas man got…
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Staffing vacancies key theme of State of the City address in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Salinas community filled Sherwood Hall Tuesday night to learn more about the state of the city. The event allowed…
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Salinas Police arrest four people in connection to human trafficking
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrested four people in the same night in connection to human trafficking from two separate calls. On May…
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Two cousins found guilty of killing a Salinas Couple on Feb. 2022, DA’s office said
Salinas Police say a case of ‘mistaken identity’ led to the tragic killing of a young couple in early February. Police say Jesus Arias Villa, 22, and…
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Rene Mendez sworn as new City Manager for Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 28, 2024 AT 6:28 PM- After six months without a city manager, the City of Salinas has a new city manager…
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The future of Salinas City Council– a sit-down with Mayor Kimbley Craig
Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig on why she doesn’t want to go for re-election. She talks to News Director Scott Rates about Salinas’…
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Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig announces she will not be seeking re-election
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- After over a decade in politics, Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig has told KION that she will not be seeking re-election. Craig…
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Jesus Valenzuela officially sworn in as Salinas City Councilman
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Soledad Community Engagement Director Jesus Valenzuela was officially sworn in as the Salinas City Councilman on Tuesday…
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Salinas Union High School District breaks ground on new classroom building at North Salinas High School
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- North Salinas High School will be getting their biggest transformation in school history. On Monday, the Salinas Union…
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Salinas Police sort out multiple 911 call situation
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrested two people after sorting out a number of 911 calls that stemmed from a fight last Friday. At…
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More than 2,000 graduates’ names called at the CSUMB commencement
SALIANS, Calif. (KION-TV) – For students at CSUMB, all their hard work is finally paying off. The graduates getting to walk across the stage…
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Salinas City Elementary School District unveils new electric bus fleet
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas school district is taking steps to go green. The Salinas City Elementary School District rolled out ten new…
Continue Reading Salinas Police arrest two suspects after vehicle chase
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrest two people after a car chase ended in a non injury crash overnight Saturday. At around 12:30 a.m.,…
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CHP: Two people killed in crash along Highway 68 near Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP has shared more details about what led up to a deadly crash Friday afternoon. Officers said at 4:44…
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Rancho Cielo provided $1 million in federal funding for Culinary School expansion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Staff at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus were awarded $1 million in federal funding to beef up its Culinary School program. A…
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Amazon purchasing land to build a distribution center in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A distribution center could coming to the Salad Bowl Capital of the World. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed to KION that…
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Six ducklings rescued from a storm drain in Salinas, firefighters said
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Salinas City Firefighters Union said they rescued six ducklings from a storm drain on Thursday morning. Firefighters…
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29-year-old man arrested on attempted rape charges in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a 29-year-old man after he tried to rape a 24-year-old woman on Tuesday. In a press…
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Salinas Police arrest man accused of attempted rape in East Salinas
Salinas Police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection to an attempted rape case in East Salinas. Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, a 24-year-old woman in…
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Salinas City Council approves unique plan to fix city roads
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new formula that would prioritize road repairs based on social factors was approved on Tuesday night by the Salians City…
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Federal funding approved for rail project stretching from Bay Area to the Central Coast
Federal funding for $1 million helps the completion of California’s high-speed rail along the Central Coast and other…
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Local Salinas gang members indicted in racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, officers say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Salinas Police and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that 11 men are being charged with…
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Monterey County behavioral health and social workers hold rally over staffing vacancies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County workers, including behavioral health workers, social workers, and others, rallied and unveiled a vacancy…
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15th annual Salinas Chinatown Asian Cultural Fair
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)-This year, the fair is dedicated to Salinas Chinatown’s historian Wellington Lee, who recently passed away. Many people…
Continue Reading Police: Missing 10-year old girl from Salinas found safe
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police announced Saturday afternoon a child who was missing overnight has been found safe. Police said they…
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Family members of victims grieve, remember loved ones at Monterey County D.A. ceremony
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El Condado de Monterey, y la oficina del Distrito del Condado de Monterey serán los anfitriones de un evento para recordar…
Alisal Integrated Clinic getting set to open
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)-UPDATE ON APRIL 25, 2024 AT 11:01 AM- A new health center in the heart of East Salinas will finally open their doors. The…
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Allstate considers underwriting in California, under one condition…
Allstate considers underwriting in California pending catastrophic modeling. This comes after two years of not accepting new…
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Salinas man pleads not guilty to attempted kidnapping charges, DA’s office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 25, 2024 AT 3:19 PM- The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a 31-year-old man has pleaded not…
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Salinas City Council to appoint short-term District 3 council member, will hold special election in November
Salinas City Council will soon be appointing a short-term District 3 council member, to serve until a special election in November. That decision…
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California Rodeo Salinas tickets go on sale on May 2
The California Rodeo Salinas tickets will go on sale Thursday, May 2 and host a variety of events in this year’s…
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Neighbors troubled after man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 7-year-old girl is safe tonight after Salinas Police say she was nearly kidnapped on Saturday night. Investigators say…
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