High school students attend youth job fair in Seaside
Central Coast high school students got a little help planning their future with a job fair in Seaside Wednesday. The Monterey County Workforce…
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Hombre de Salinas rescata a su mam de carro envuelto en llamas
Fue todo un rescate heroico. Un hombre de Salinas sacó a su mamá de un auto en llamas el miercoles en la tarde. El incidente…
Continue ReadingThousands of jellyfish wash up on California beaches
Video has surfaced showing thousands of dead jellyfish on a San Francisco beach this past Memorial Day. Numerous jellyfish covered Pacifica…
Continue ReadingSalinas woman busted with gun, drugs and thousands of dollars in cash
A routine traffic stop turned into a gun and drug bust in Salinas. On Tuesday, the Salinas Police Departments Violence Suppression Unit (VSU) pulled…
Continue ReadingCA National Guard helps destroy 17 tons of opium poppies in Monterey County
UPDATE: 5/30/2018 11:31 a.m. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office located an additional seven opium poppy fields growing in the county making…
Continue ReadingHollister Honey Oil lab busted, 8 people arrested
Eight people are behind bars following the discovery of a Butane Honey Oil lab at a home in Hollister. According to Hollister Police, officers…
Continue ReadingEncuentran ms plantos de amapola en el Condado de Monterey
Alguaciles han descubierto más plantíos de amapola en el Condado de Monterey, registrando el decomisó más grande que se…
Continue ReadingArrestan a 8 personas en Hollister tras descubrimiento de laboratorio clandestino
Ocho personas están tras las rejas luego de que autoridades en Hollister encontraran un laboratorio clandestino de aceite de hachís.…
Continue ReadingMarina graduating seniors return to old stomping grounds to inspire others
Marina High School graduates are hoping to inspire future generations with their last walk through their old stomping grounds. The soon-to-be…
Continue ReadingFresno woman arrested for identity theft in Live Oak
A Fresno woman was arrested for breaking into a car in Live Oak and racking up charges on a stolen credit card. The car burglary took place Sunday…
Continue ReadingCHP: Highway 1 reopens following person in crisis in Capitola
The California Highway Patrol shut down all lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola for fear that a man might jump off the overpass. CHP told KION a man was…
Continue ReadingProyecto de ley busca proteger trabajadores del sector de limpieza de acoso, en California
Una nueva propuesta de ley busca proteger a trabajadores del acoso sexual en California. Se trata de la AB-2079, que de ser aprobada,…
Continue ReadingCouple unknowingly both bring engagement rings on zoo trip and propose to each other
They both liked it, so they both put a ring on it. When one Tennessee couple went to the Memphis Zoo on Friday, they each had a secret plan to pop…
Continue ReadingArrestan a mujer en Salinas por posesin de drogas y arma
El Departamento de Policía de Salinas, en colaboración con otras unidades, realizaron una parada de tránsito y encontraron…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast elementary school students competing in National Invention Competition
Ten elementary school students from Santa Cruz County have been selected to compete in a National Invention Competition. The students presented their…
Continue ReadingEmbattled Governor Greitens resigns amid legal troubles
The Governor of Missouri has resigned after a months-long legal battle about an invasion of privacy case and fraud involving his non-profits. On Feb.…
Continue ReadingMonterey PD’s new theft team makes 17 burglary arrests
In response to an uptick in burglaries, a newly formed Burglary and Theft Team (BaTT) has helped the Monterey Police Department arrest 17 burglary…
Continue ReadingIdentifican a hombre de Salinas como vctima de accidente fatal por San Benancio Road
ACTUALIZACIÓN 05/29/18: Las autoridades han identificado al conductor que murió en un accidente automovilístico por San Benancio…
Continue ReadingNuevo equipo de la Polica de Monterey arresta a 17 personas por robo
En respuesta a un aumento de robos, un equipo recientemente formado ayudó al Departamento de Policía de Monterey a arrestar a 17…
Continue ReadingNew Seaside Police Chief officially sworn in
Seaside’s new police chief was officially sworn in on Tuesday. Chief Abdul Pridgen has been on the job since March, but had to undergo peace…
Continue ReadingLt. Governor Gavin Newsom visits Monterey ahead of primary election
The California primary election is exactly one week from Tuesday. In the governor’s race, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is arguably the top…
Continue ReadingHombre de Prunedale sentenciado a 8 aos en prisin por abusar sexualmente a una nia
Un hombre de Prunedale pasará los próximos ocho años en prisión por abusar sexualmente a una niña durante…
Continue ReadingPrunedale man sentenced to prison for molesting child
A Prunedale man has been sentenced to prison for molesting a child. 56-year-old Crispin Manuel Vasquez was sentenced to eight years in prison for…
Continue ReadingSalinas man ID’d in fatal crash on San Benancio Road
UPDATE: 5/29/2018 4:28 p.m. A driver killed in a car accident on San Benancio Road over the weekend has been identified. According to the California…
Continue ReadingCalifornia rolls out digital license plate pilot program
California cars will soon be spotted with digital license plates as part of a pilot project. The state Department of Motor Vehicles is teaming up…
Continue ReadingInician los 100 das ms peligrosos para conductores jvenes
Ya comenzaron los 100 días más peligrosos para los conductores jóvenes. De acuerdo con una investigación de la agencia…
Continue ReadingStudy: Deadly pesticide use increases at illegal pot farms
Researchers and federal authorities are finding what they say is an alarming increase in the use of a powerful pesticide at illegal marijuana farms…
Continue ReadingExperts in Monterey discussing role of technology in society
Monday night, technology experts from the public and private sector discussed the topic of “technology and the American dream.” It was…
Continue ReadingSpecial Flag raised in Memorial Day Ceremony at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery
The American flag, escorted by three American Legion Riders across the country, was raised for the first time on Memorial Day at California Central…
Continue ReadingStaffing changes directed for Salinas Fire Department
Staffing level changes are on their way to the Salinas Fire Department. The Fire Fighters Association is speaking out saying they’re already…
Continue ReadingHombre baleado durante fiesta de quince aos en Salinas
Una persona fue baleada durante una fiesta de quince años en las afueras de Salinas el sábado de la noche. La Oficina del Sheriff del…
Continue ReadingHombre de Salinas baleado a muerte, oficiales lo encuentran en un carro
La Policía de Salinas se encuentra investigando un homicidio luego de que una persona anónima llamara al 911 para reportar que una…
Continue ReadingSalinas tendr menos bomberos trabajando al da
Vienen grandes cambios en la cantidad de bomberos que responden a emergencias, en Salinas. La ciudad acaba de reducir el número de bomberos…
Continue ReadingCarreteras congestionadas este lunes feriado
Este fin de semana feriado hubo un número record de viajeros. Según reportes de la AAA cerca de 4.2 millones de estadounidenses…
Continue ReadingTuesday last day to apply for mail-in ballot
Tuesday, May 29 is the last day to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for the June 5 Primary Election. To request a mail ballot, you can fill out an…
Continue ReadingMemorial Day travel nearing record numbers
People are traveling in record numbers this Memorial Day, and while the worst travel days may be behind us, the weekend’s not over yet. Triple…
Continue ReadingSalinas man stabbed near Work Street
Early Sunday morning a man was stabbed multiple times near the 900 block of Work Street. Salinas Police say it looks like the 49 year old was…
Continue ReadingAttempted murder near San Juan Grade Road
Saturday night a man was shot at a gathering near the 300 block of San Juan Grade Road. Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies say that the man is…
Continue ReadingSalinas man killed in shooting overnight
At about 11:30 last night, Salinas Police got a tip from an unknown caller that a shooting victim was in a car. This was near the 500 block of Towt…
Continue ReadingGovernor Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa visits Central Coast
With the primary election just ten days away, candidates are making their last attempts to get votes. On Saturday, former Mayor of Los Angeles and…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for stealing food distribution truck
A food distribution truck filled with perishable food was stolen yesterday in the Pajaro area. After searching for several hours, the victim saw…
Continue ReadingCHP cracking down on seat belt safety this Memorial Day weekend
California Highway Patrol-Monterey says they are cracking down on seat belt safety this weekend as part of their Maximum Enforcement Period. Officer…
Continue ReadingNew NFL national anthem policy “unfortunate” says NAACP President and CEO
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and California Hawaii NAACP President Alice Huffman discuss the NFL’s new National Anthem policy with…
Continue Reading9th annual Cali Roots Festival Kicks off
The 9th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival wrapped up its first day. Though Cali Roots is now a Central Coast fixture, this year marks…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police arrest dozens of people in crime sweep
The Salinas Police Department wrapped up a week of gang busts in the city. The crime sweep was part of a coordinated effort with federal law…
Continue ReadingState Parks Lifeguards and Boardwalk prepare for busy weekend in Santa Cruz
If you are headed to Santa Cruz for the Memorial Day weekend, you are probably not alone. Crowds are expected to swarm the boardwalk and beaches…
Continue ReadingCivil Grand Jury releases report about Monterey Police Department
The Monterey County Civil Grand Jury has wrapped up a report looking at the Monterey Police Department’s operations and facilities. It…
Continue ReadingSalinas friends make friendship last through trials & tribulations
Four local students are proving the struggles of high school mean nothing when you have a strong friendship. Four years ago, KION broadcasted a photo…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for alleged involvement with burglary crew
A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from stores on the Central Coast and beyond has been arrested. Friday morning the…
Continue ReadingOperativo SWAT en Salinas termina con arresto de presunto ladrn serial
Un hombre de Santa Cruz está enfrentando varios cargos por una serie de robos registrados en tiendas a lo largo de la Costa Central. El equipo…
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