Grn donacin monetaria para el Monterey County Food Bank
El martes el banco de alimentos Monterey County Food Bank recibi una gran donacin monetaria de casi medio milln de dlares! Hace diez das todos sus…
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UPDATE: Over 50,000 pounds of Beef and Pork recalled due to misbranding
Update 3.31.15: A list of retail consignees has been posted to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety website. Stores on the Central Coast…
Continue ReadingWildfire prevention grazing sheep return to Fort Ord
More than a thousand lambs are back to work on the Fort Ord National Monument and next month the Bureau of Land Management is honoring them with…
Continue ReadingFamiliares de normalistas desaparecidos en Guerrero visitan preparatoria de Watsonville
Con la ayuda de cientos de estudiantes de la preparatoria de Pjaro Valley en Watsonville familiares y compaeros de escuela de los 43 normalistas…
Continue ReadingSalinas police arrest two stolen car suspects after foot pursuit
Two men, accused of stealing a car on March 26, were arrested Monday afternoon after a brief foot pursuit, Salinas police said. Officers said a…
Continue ReadingDwindling inmate hand crews could hurt firefighting efforts, agencies say
North Monterey County firefighters saved five homes after a brush fire started in Prunedale during what could be the start of a busy season. As…
Continue ReadingFire crews prepare gear as new season begins
Fire crews around the Central Coast are gearing up for a busy fire season, which officially starts this week. On Monday, NewsChannel 5 spoke with…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court refuses to hear Morgan Hill students’ appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal from former Live Oak High School students who were ordered to turn their American flag t-shirts inside…
Continue ReadingFive fire agencies get new breathing masks with federal grant
Five fire agencies on the Central Coast are receiving new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) with a $1.7 million dollar federal grant. Fire…
Continue ReadingHollister pushes pigeons out by deploying raptor sounds
Another Central Coast city is resorting to raptors to get rid of nuisance birds. Instead of hiring a master falconer like Pacific Grove, Hollister…
Continue ReadingMonterey police officer finds lost autistic girl near airport
A 13-year-old girl with severe autism was back home Monday night after spending most of Sunday night wandering Monterey County, authorities said.…
Continue ReadingSalinas council member cited for allegedly driving on suspended license and no insurance
Salinas police said Councilman Jose Castaneda was pulled over on Freedom Parkway near Nogal Drive around 5 p.m. Saturday. Police said the officers…
Continue ReadingBoulder Creek Brewery and employees picking up pieces after fire
On Monday, the owners of Boulder Creek Brewery were picking up the pieces from a devastating fire Sunday morning. It destroyed much of the building…
Continue ReadingFire crews battle vegetation fire in Prunedale
UPDATE 3/31/2015: Dry conditions caused problems Monday for firefighters battling a vegetation fire in Prunedale. According to North Monterey County…
Continue ReadingCommunity helps Boulder Creek Brewery and Cafe after devastating fire
UPDATE 4:40 p.m.: Community members who want to help Boulder Creek Brewery employees can visit this link: http://www.gofundme.com/qg8wgc UPDATE…
Continue ReadingSalinas high school students take a trip to UC Berkeley
More than a dozen high school students from Salinas took a trip to the Bay Area to experience a day at UC Berkeley. East Salinas Building Healthy…
Continue ReadingDear Jon Update: Monterey Downs EIR released
Update 3.30.15: The City of Seaside released the draft environmental impact report for Monterey Downs a day early. Here’s the link if…
Continue ReadingAlleged tagger arrested in Capitola after running from police
Capitola police said a suspect was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly tagging a retaining wall on 41 st Street near Chase Bank. Officers said…
Continue ReadingIncendio destruye negocio en Boulder Creek
Autoridades en Boulder Creek siguen investigando la causa del incendio que destruyo el negocio Boulder Creek Brewery and Caf. Segn autoridades, el…
Continue ReadingEncuentran nia que huyo de auto de sus padres en Monterey
Una nia con autismo severo que fue reportada como desaparecida el domingo en la noche en Monterey fue encontrada el lunes en la madrugada y est de…
Continue ReadingMonterey police investigate Saturday shooting near fairgrounds
Monterey police said detectives are investigating a shooting near the Monterey County Fairgrounds on Saturday night. Officers responded to reports of…
Continue ReadingHollister man killed in Highway 101 crash Sunday morning
California Highway Patrol said a 54-year-old man from Hollister was killed in a crash on Highway 101 just south of Blossom Hill Road in San Jose…
Continue ReadingBoulder Creek Fire cancels crab feed fundraiser due to dwindling supply
A dwindling supply of crabs has forced Boulder Creek Fire to cancel an upcoming crab feed fundraiser. Typically, the department nets several thousand…
Continue ReadingMaking a Difference Red Cross
When Hurricane Katrina hit ten years ago, the heartbreak hit home for Janet Paker, even though she lived thousands of miles away in Santa Cruz. As…
Continue ReadingFire crews battle mobile home fire in Live Oak
Central Fire District in Santa Cruz County said a mobile home caught on fire on 38th Avenue in Live Oak Monday morning. Crews said the fire was small…
Continue Reading15 people displaced after fire destroys duplex in Salinas
UPDATE 11:32 A.M.: Fifteen people are displaced after a fire destroyed a duplex in Salinas Saturday morning. The Salinas Fire Department responded to…
Continue ReadingChanging Jessica’s Law creates controversy
The State Department of Corrections is changing the law, known as Jessica’s Law, so that only pedophiles and convicted child molesters are now…
Continue ReadingHollister police recover stolen electronics and arrest three in burglary from school
Hollister police say they arrested several people they believe were behind a burglary and vandalism spree at RO Hardin School. Back on March 5th,…
Continue ReadingState lawmaker says King City’s election method violates voting laws
A state lawmaker and local civil rights activists say King City is violating the state and federal law. Specifically, both the federal and state…
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested in Sand City Highway 1 murder, second suspect wanted
Sand City police said one teen has been arrested for the murder of a Seaside teen earlier this month on Highway 1. Officers said Ivis Ruvalcaba, 19,…
Continue ReadingNews Channel 5 Webcast: March 27, 2015
{Spencer}A STATE LAWMAKER AND LOCAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS SAY KING CITY IS VIOLATING THE VOTING RIGHTS ACTTHANKS FOR WATCHING THIS SPECIAL WEB…
Continue ReadingLocal hero recognized at his alma mater during graduation
A busy day at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. The same day a local hero got recognition at his alma mater, a student from his namesake…
Continue ReadingEverett lvarez Jr. es incluido al “salon de la fama” de NPS
El viernes un hroe nacional fue honrado por sus sacrificios a los Estados Unidos. El seor Everett lvarez Jr. fue incluido al saln de la fama del…
Continue ReadingSan Jose slain officer laid to rest next week
San Jose Police said the officer who was shot and killed while responding to a call for help will be laid to rest next week. Funeral services for…
Continue Reading“Olive the Oiled Otter” dies after being attacked by a shark
California’s own otter ambassador has died. According to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olive the otter was killed by a shark bite.…
Continue ReadingDonate to help the Food Bank for Monterey County
Looking for a way to help the Food Bank for Monterey County as it tries to rebuild after a devastating fire earlier this month? We’re providing…
Continue ReadingBicylist killed in crash on East Market
Salinas police said a bicyclist was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon on East Market after colliding with a truck near the Shell Station. Officers…
Continue ReadingNew state bill would require more training for big-rig drivers
California State Senator Bill Monning has introduced a bill that whichwould require more training for new truck drivers. Monning said SB 344 will…
Continue ReadingHollister native serving aboard the USS New Orleans
A San Benito High School graduate is now serving our country aboard the USS New Orleans. The ship is one of the Navy’s newest and most advanced…
Continue ReadingSalinas Mayor: Please help the Food Bank for Monterey County
A plea from the mayor of Salinas, help the Food Bank for Monterey County. On Thursday, Mayor Joe Gunter saw firsthand the devastation left behind for…
Continue ReadingMuere “Olive”, la nutria marina rescatada en el 2009 en una playa de Watsonville
Olive, la nutria marina que fue encontrada cubierta en aceite en la playa Sunset State Beach en el rea de Watsonville en el 2009 y que fue limpiada,…
Continue ReadingTesorera de Monterey Derby Girls League arrestada por robo
Una mujer del rea de Greenfield fue arrestada acusada de malversacin de fondos. Autoridades dicen que Kourtney Gulick, la tesorera de la organizacin…
Continue ReadingMuere ciclista en Salinas tras ser atropellado
El jueves por la tarde un ciclista falleci tras ser atropellado por la calle East Market en Salinas. El accidente ocurri a las 2:08 de la tarde.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Suspect in San Jose officer-involved shooting, shot by officer
UPDATE 3.26.15 5:45 P.M.: San Jose police report that based on their preliminary investigation, investigators have determined the fatal shot to the…
Continue ReadingInnovation and efficiency making life easier at Salinas Ag Tech Summit
For the agriculture industry the future is here and with that comes innovative technology. For the second year in a row the Salinas Valley Ag…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 5 Webcast 3.26.15
a plea from the mayor of salinas — help the food bank for monterey county. good evening, thanks for joing us for this special web edition of…
Continue ReadingDerby girl arrested on alleged embezzlement charges
Marina police said a member of the Monterey Bay Derby Dames is facing charges for allegedly embezzling more than $17,000 from the league. Officers…
Continue ReadingDear Jon: Presidio ‘active shooter’ drill follow up
The Presidio of Monterey is on the cutting edge of emergency preparedness, but the exercise slated for August 8, 2014 took a turn that warranted a…
Continue ReadingLderes comunitarios se renen con funcionarios de inmigracin en Salinas
Son miembros de la comunidad con un gran inters en ayudar a inmigrantes indocumentados en la costa central. “Ya sea en trminos de dar ms…
Continue ReadingKing City moves beyond guilty pleas in police corruption cases
More guilty pleas were entered this week in the King City Police Department’s corruption cases. NewsChannel 5 found out what those developments…
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