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Law enforcement push to get more Flock cameras in south Monterey County
SOLEDAD, Calif. — Plans are now in motion to get dozens of Flock cameras installed in Soledad and unincorporated areas of Monterey County. The need for those cameras was highlighted by the worst murder spree in Monterey County history earlier this year. “The ultimate goal here is to prevent...
Court documents reveal new details surrounding south county murder spree
SALINAS, Calif. — Court documents obtained by KSBW are revealing new details surrounding a south Monterey County murderous shooting spree: the persons behind it, why they carried out the crimes, and the fact another gunman has not been charged in what has become the worst killing spree in Monterey county history.
55-hour lane closures planned for Highway 101 in Monterey County
PRUNEDALE, Calif. — Caltrans said that one lane of Highway 101 will be closed in Prunedale for over two days starting Friday night. Alternating lane closures are planned for south Highway 101 from Highway 156 west to Blackie Road starting Friday at 8 p.m. At no point will both lanes be closed at the same time.
Police shoot suspect in Seaside, Monterey County after officers hit with projectiles
SEASIDE, Monterey County – Two officers were injured in an attack that resulted in the police shooting of a suspect in the Monterey County community of Seaside Monday morning.The City of Seaside said on social media around 11:20 a.m. that the shooting took place in the area of Fremont Boulevard and Playa Avenue.According to Monterey CBS affiliate KION-TV, a person had been firing projectiles at officers before being shot by one of the officers. Two officers suffered significant head injuries, KION reported. The City of Seaside said all parties involved were expected to survive.Additional details about the shooting and the nature of the projectiles were not immediately available. Members of the public were urged to avoid the area during the investigation.Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call Commander Justin Pascone of the Seaside Police Department at 831-899-6748 or the department's anonymous tip line at 831-899-6282.
Man gets back at city by painting mural of boat on the side of his fence in Monterey, CA
A Monterey County man who was told to get his boat out of public view did as the city asked, but then he had an artistic epiphany. In response to the city ordinance, Etienne Constable built a fence and had his neighbor paint a photo-realistic version of the boat on the fence. Pictures of the mural have since gone viral online. Constable mentioned that in 2023 he received a letter from the city instructing him to build a 6-foot fence to conceal his boat from public view. Adhering to the directive, Constable collaborated creatively with his neighbor, an artist, to construct...
Hollister High School rallies for young girl with cancer
HOLLISTER, Calif. — "Rubi has always had the most infectious smile, the most beautiful laugh, walks into a room and knows how to light it up, and is just a remarkable young little girl," Sally Melendez, Rubi's mother, said. Like any mother, Sally Melendez beams with pride and joy...
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., officers tried stopping a GMC Yukon near the 200 block of Main Street for violating some CVC violations. As soon as police tried stopping the car, a passenger from the car fled but was immediately caught by an officer in the area. The suspect was also found to have an unregistered 9 mm handgun on them.
City of Salinas unveils list of candidates for short-term District 3 Council seat appointment
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Salinas is getting one step closer to appointing a person to fill the vacant District 3 City Council seat. A spokesperson for the City confirmed to KION that 11 people have applied for the vacant District 3 Council seat. Here is a list of people who applied for the The post City of Salinas unveils list of candidates for short-term District 3 Council seat appointment appeared first on KION546.
San Juan Bautista Planners OK gas station design
Lea este articulo en español aquí. At its May 7 meeting, the San Juan Bautista Planning Commission took another look at specifications for the proposed gas station and mini-market planned for the corner of Hwy 156 and The Alameda and invited public comments before approving on a 3-0 vote the amended site design.
Maintenance causes ‘manure-like’ odors near Hollister plant
Lea este articulo en español aquí. Routine maintenance at Hollister’s industrial wastewater treatment plant briefly caused a noticeable odor near the area, a local official said. Following several complaints to the city about odor near the plant, the city’s attorney issued a cease-and-desist letter to Neil Jones...
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