Mixed feelings rise around Boronda Congestion Relief Project roundabouts
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — As part of the Boronda Congestion Relief Project, the City of Salinas hopes that replacing the existing four-way…
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Copper wire theft on the rise in Salinas with weekly incidents
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas is warning that copper wire thefts continue to be a problem across the city. City workers have to…
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Salinas Police, Fire discuss funding priorties in special council meeting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas held a special meeting Friday to outline its legislative priorities across various departments…
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New park in development at Carr Lake in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A major central park project is coming to Carr Lake in Salinas a new project that aims to bring the community together.…
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Monterey County approves affordable housing project in Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey is moving forward with an affordable multifamily housing project that’s been years in…
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People in Bolsa Knolls prepare for flooding ahead of wet weather near the end of the week
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In Bolsa Knolls, residents are gearing up for another round of heavy rain expected this week, with many taking…
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Salinas man arrested on drug charges after slow-speed pursuit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A man was arrested in Salinas Saturday morning on drug charges after attempting an escape via a slow-speed pursuit…
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Suspect arrested in connection to a cold case murder from 2008
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police told KION Friday that a suspect in a cold case from 2008 has been arrested for murder. They identified…
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Salinas man celebrates their 105th birthday
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A local Salinas resident had more reason to celebrate their birthday Thursday by turning 105. March 6 marks a special…
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Man sentenced to 7 years, 8 months for 2024 Salinas deadly DUI crash
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — A Salinas man has been sentenced for gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI in a deadly crash from 2024. According to the…
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Pink Shirt Day promotes anti-bullying, kindness in the community
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Standing up to bullies and spreading kindness is the mood for Friday in Salinas on Pink Shirt Day. Non-profit…
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Former Salinas soccer coach to be sentenced for felony charges against eight teens
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s Office announced Wednesday that 38-year-old Julio Cesar Gonzalez Garcia of Salinas pled no…
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Fentanyl, 3D printed weapon among others found during search warrant in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Several weapons and drugs were found as the Salinas Police’s Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continues a firearms…
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Salinas seeks letter in support for ICE school, daycare assembly bill
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas looks to approve a letter of support for a new assembly bill that prohibits ICE from entering schools and…
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Two men sentenced for life without the possibility of parole; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office said that two men, 26-year-old Abel Perez of Salinas and 21-year-old Ivan Barriga, were…
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Chop shop dismantled in Salinas Thursday afternoon; the CHP
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — An illegal chop shop was discovered Thursday afternoon in Salinas that contained stolen vehicles, according to the CHP…
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The 50501 Movement rallies around the Central Coast Monday
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A national protest called The 50501 Movement broke out across the nation Monday, seeing a large turnout along the…
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Evacuation warnings lifted for Carmel River, Prunedale and Bolsa Knolls Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Evacuation warnings were issued to flooding risks in Monterey County for Carmel River, Bolsa Knolls and Prunedale,…
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Bolsa Knolls neighborhood deals with flooding during and after storm Thursday
BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KION) — Neighbors in Bolsa Knolls are dealing with flooding around their homes as a storm hits the Central Coast today. People…
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Power outage in Salinas affecting more than 2,000 customers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — More than 2,000 customers in Salinas have been affected by a power outage due to the storm. The outage was first reported…
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The City of Salinas reminds residents about the Know Your Rights campaign
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Salinas made a statement to residents Wednesday regarding immigration enforcement. They said that amid…
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A Salinas vice principal charged with DUI; Monterey County District Attorney’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office announced Tuesday that a 34-year-old man named Manuel Benjamin Basaldua of Gonzales was…
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New murals bring artistic flair to Mid-Town Lane in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — New murals in Old Town Salinas bring an artistic flair to Mid-Town Lane to expand public art throughout the city. United…
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More than 2,000 customers without power in East Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — A power outage in the Alisal neighborhood of Salinas has left 2,471 customers without power due to the incoming storm.…
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Missing Salinas woman found dead in Camarillo
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — The body of a missing Salinas woman was found near Highway 101 in Camarillo on Saturday morning. According to CHP Moorpark,…
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Central Coast ICE activity reported
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Parts of the Central Coast have reported ICE activity in Monterey County in Seaside and Salinas. The City of Seaside…
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“The Long Valley” shines a light on Salinas agriculture community
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Valley’s agriculture and immigrant community are in the spotlight at the 2025 Sundance Film…
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New Starbucks location coming to Abbott Road in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Starbucks is opening another location in Salinas on Abbott Road as part of a bigger development project. LRE &…
Continue Reading MCSO combat underage drinking with decoy operations
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) — Two clerks and an adult were cited during sting operations aimed at combating underage drinking in Monterey County.…
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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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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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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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Monterey County homeless numbers on the rise despite statewide numbers declining
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) –While California’s homeless population numbers have improved, Monterey County is seeing its population increase.…
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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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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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Organizations prepared to provide Thanksgiving day meals along the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) –Many will be sitting down to home cooked meals this Thanksgiving. Those who are less fortunate might have some luck…
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Canadian suspects in Bolsa Knolls attempted murder plead not guilty
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Canadian suspects accused of attempted murder in Bolsa Knolls last year are also making a court appearance. The Monterey…
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Construction resumes on the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project
SALINAS, Calif. (KIOHN-TV) — Construction on Phase 1 of the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project has officially resumed. This, following a delay…
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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…
Continue Reading A shift in leadership could be in store for Salinas City Council
The Salinas City Council showing a significant shift in leadership with all non-incumbent candidates taking the lead in their respective races. The…
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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 City Council approves new fiber network in Alisal neighborhood for broadband access
A resolution to create a fiber optic network in the Alisal neighborhood has been approved. Salinas City Council approved the plan with as the latest…
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Public meetings to discuss Salinas’ Corridor Improvement Project; Cal Trans
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Trans is inviting the public to attend a couple of meetings this week on the proposed Highway 101 south Salinas…
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Car crashes into home in Salinas overnight
SALINAS, Calif. – A car crashed into the living room of a home in Salinas overnight. The accident happened on Byron and Chaucer Drive in Salinas.No…
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Two women arrested for embezzling over $3 million from Taylor Farms; Monterey District Attorney
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County District Attorney Jeanine Pacioni announced Friday that two Arizona women have been charged with…
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Local farmers deal with the heatwave
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — With temperatures heating up along the Central Coast, local farmers are feeling the impact and getting an earlier start…
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No cost flu vaccinations offered throughout October in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Health Department announced Tuesday that it will be offering no cost flu vaccination clinics…
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Explosive rocket discovered in Salinas home has been disposed; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that their Explosive Ordnance Unit was called out on…
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43rd annual California International Airshow, September 27 to 29
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The 43rd annual California International Airshow is returning to Salinas September 27-29 at the Salinas Airport. The…
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Local Salinas corporal and WWII POW identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday that a Salinas corporal who was captured and died as a…
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