California crews search for man near grounded boat
Authorities say crews are searching by air and sea for a captain who may have abandoned his fishing boat when it got stranded in the San Francisco…
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Salinas police seeking Toyota Camry in connection with Noice Drive shooting
A 27-year-old man was shot in Salinas Monday afternoon on Noice Drive, Salinas police said. Dispatchers said the shooting was reported around noon.…
Continue ReadingHighway 17 construction project begins Monday night in Scotts Valley area
A project to widen the shoulder and construct a soil nail wall on Highway 17 is slated to begin Monday night. Caltrans officials say the work is…
Continue ReadingSalinas pizzeria robbed at gunpoint Sunday night
Salinas police are seeking two men suspected of robbing a Little Caesar’s Pizza Sunday night. According to police, two Hispanic men believed to…
Continue ReadingTwo shot in King City over the weekend in separate incidents
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of shots heard Sunday evening and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies…
Continue ReadingWoman, 19, identified as Hollister murder victim
Hollister police have identified the victim who was shot and killed on Friday night. Chief David Westrick said Ariana Zendejas, 19, was shot in the…
Continue ReadingNew mural in Hollister expresses gratitude for veterans
A splash of color now brightens Third Street in downtown Hollister. What was once a concrete wall is now an expression of gratitude for local…
Continue ReadingMan, 23, stabbed to death in Greenfield
Greenfield police are investigating a homicide that happened early Sunday morning. Police said 23-year-old Enrique Figueroa was stabbed multiple…
Continue ReadingSPCA hosts special adoption event to ease crowding
After seven large scale rescues this year, staff members at the SPCA for Monterey County have their hands full. In order to properly care for all of…
Continue ReadingState officials asking citizens to report dead water birds amid avian botulism fears
Drought conditions are increasing the possibility of disease outbreaks in water fowl, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.…
Continue ReadingCarmel Valley craft brewery conserves water during drought
It takes a lot of water, but beer lovers say in the end it’s worth it. We’re talking about craft beer, brewed right here on the Central…
Continue ReadingCouple accused of defrauding Salinas church-goers of $100,000
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a couple on suspicion of defrauding several members of the Alisal Baptist Church…
Continue ReadingHorse camp helps those with disabilities
“It’s a great environment with for kids with disabilities,” said Christine Mitsogiorgakis. Mitsogiorgakis is the mother of 17…
Continue ReadingMiembros de iglesia Alisal Baptist defraudados de $100,000; polica arresta a un hombre
Alguaciles del Condado de Monterey acusan a una pareja de haber defraudado a varios miembros de la iglesia Alisal Baptist en Salinas. John McClure ha…
Continue ReadingUn Salvadoreo residente de Santa Cruz se gana la lotera
Un residente del condado de Santa Cruz se acaba de ganar la lotera! Se trata de $750,000. Manuel Escobar Martnez compro el boleto, un scratcher en el…
Continue ReadingHighway 17 in Scotts Valley partially blocked due to broken down bus
The California Highway Patrol temporarily closed the number two lane of northbound Highway 17 at Santa’s Village Road due to a broken down bus.…
Continue ReadingWinning $750,000 lottery ticket sold in Santa Cruz
Lottery officials say a winning $750,000 scratch-off ticket was purchased at a store in Santa Cruz. Manuel Escobar-Martinez purchased the top…
Continue ReadingPoint Sur Lighthouse marks 125th birthday this weekend
The 125th anniversary of the first lighting of the Point Sur Lighthouse is being celebrated this weekend in Big Sur. Costumed lighthouse keepers will…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco transit vehicles involved in crashes
San Francisco fire officials say 20 people were taken to hospitals, one with serious injuries, after two separate crashes involving city transit…
Continue ReadingSalinas residents arrested after burglaries at Nisene Marks, Manresa state parks
Three Salinas residents were arrested at Nisene Marks State Park Thursday after burglaries to state parks facilities. State parks officials said they…
Continue ReadingState officials release plan for safeguarding California against climate change risk
California state officials have released the final version of a plan aimed at reducing climate change risk. According to Gov. Jerry Brown, California…
Continue ReadingSave Our Shores, PG&E employees clean up 687 lbs. of trash from Del Monte Beach
Save Our Shores teamed up with employees from PG&E Tuesday for what the organization says was its largest corporate cleanup ever. Nearly 350 of…
Continue ReadingMonterey County woman charged with neglecting dogs fails to appear in court
A woman facing charges after 14 dogs were rescued from filthy crates in a parked car failed to appear in Monterey County Superior Court Friday. Betty…
Continue ReadingSalinas students build tiny house at Hartnell College
A group of Salinas High School students have been working students and staff at Hartnell College to build a tiny house. The house is large enough for…
Continue ReadingMass anchovy die off at Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor
The Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor is being overrun with dead anchovies. This time, the problem is so bad that police have closed off the launch ramp. When…
Continue ReadingWoman wanted in fatal Salinas stabbing arrested by U.S. border patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have arrested a woman wanted in Salinas for the murder of a 14-year-old boy. Mexican authorities…
Continue ReadingMan shot in Greenfield dies from his injuries
The 19-year-old man shot Wednesday night in Greenfield has died, according to Greenfield police. They identified the victim as Fabian Alvarado. He…
Continue ReadingMarina’s National Night Out canceled because of budget cuts
Budget cuts are causing one Central Coast city to cancel a nationally recognized event, leaving an empty spot where police usually connect with the…
Continue Readingngela Zniga sospechosa de asesinato de nio de 14 aos en Salinas fue arrestada en Mxico
EN DESARROLLO- ngela Zniga residente de King City acusada de haber degollado a un nio de 14 aos en Salinas en el 2013 fue arrestada el mircoles, 30…
Continue ReadingBizz Buzz: Farm Fresh Deli and Cafe
The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes Jeff Lamb back to Oldtown Salinas. He’s recently opened Farm Fresh Deli & Caf in the 100…
Continue ReadingRecycled water gains popularity in Gilroy
Recycled water has been in use for nearly 40 years in south Santa Clara County, but with the drought consuming California, the demand is high and…
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