Elephant Seal pup nudged back to sea in Monterey
The Marine Mammal Center was called out the Del Monte Beach Friday afternoon to rescue an elephant seal pup. Rescuers said the said the pup was most…
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Lderes escolares de Salinas confirman que 4 estudiantes fueron diagnosticados con tos ferina
Cuatro alumnos de la primaria Monterey Park estn de regreso a la escuela, luego de haber sido diagnosticados con tos ferina el mes pasado.…
Continue ReadingNCAA Tournament Updated Brackets
For the most current updates on the NCAA Tournament March Madness brackets, click…
Continue ReadingSalinas police looking for Factory 2U robber
Salinas detectives are looking for a man who they said stole clothes from a Factory 2U at 1606 N. Main St. last Friday. Officers said the suspect…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz deputies looking for missing man traveling from Oregon
Santa Cruz County Deputies said they are looking for Matthew Callaghan, 41, after he was reported missing by a family member. Family members told the…
Continue ReadingKing City suspect robs Payless Shoes at gunpoint, police say
King City police said a man held up a Payless Shoes store at 510 Canal St. Thursday evening just after 6 p.m. After a silent hold-up alarm was…
Continue ReadingScotts Valley man arrested for alleged pipe bomb devices
On Thursday, the Scotts Valley Police Department said seven pipe bombs were located at the home of Michael Malloy, 40, on Willis Rd. Detectives said…
Continue ReadingKing City POA thanks community for supporting police department
The King City Police Officer’s Association is saying thank you to residents for supporting local officers. The group sent out a letter Friday,…
Continue ReadingThree arrested in alleged car burglary spree in Watsonville
Watsonville police said two teens and one man were arrested for allegedly breaking into multiple cars Thursday night. Officers said the incidents…
Continue ReadingMarina arrest two during traffic stop, gang member allegedly carrying handgun
Marina police said two people were arrested during a traffic stop early Friday morning after a loaded handgun was located inside the car. Officers…
Continue ReadingMonterey taqueria forced to pay unpaid overtime wages
A Monterey taqueria is being forced to pay $36,000 in unpaid wages and damages to 11 employees. The U.S. Department of Labor said investigators with…
Continue ReadingMarina police arrest three on alleged drug charges
Marina police said three people were arrested on drug charges after a suspicious car was spotted Thursday evening in the 600 block of Whal Court.…
Continue ReadingFire crews battle car fire inside a garage in Soquel
Central Fire District in Santa Cruz County said a home on Bobwhite Lane caught fire Thursday morning, leaving residents without a place to stay. Fire…
Continue ReadingMonterey Park Elementary takes precautions for pertussis
Four students at Monterey Park Elementary are back in school after coming down with whooping cough in February. Doctors gave them the all clear, but…
Continue ReadingSurveying safety in Watsonville
The Watsonville Youth City Council wants to know how other kids in the community feel about safety. They’ve just released a survey for other…
Continue ReadingWinning bid announced for old Bay Bridge demolition
The California Department of Transportation announced that California Engineering Contractors, Inc. is the winning bidder for part of the demolition…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 5 Webcast: March 19, 2015
king city’s police department is one step closer to getting a new leader. welcome to this special web edition of news channel 5, i’m…
Continue ReadingUSDA officials visit Salinas ag fields
Thursday the USDA was in Salinas to hear about growers’ needs for more export and trade around the world. The USDA’s deputy…
Continue ReadingThe public in Monterey County continue to conserve water
Without that needed rain, local water agencies are asking the public to conserve water and at least in the Central Coast people are listening.…
Continue ReadingGobernador de California anuncia gran plan para aliviar la sequia
En lo que continuamos sintiendo los estragos de la sequa, el gobernador Jerry Brown anunci un gran plan, el jueves por la maana, para ayudar a los ms…
Continue ReadingSafe and Sane fireworks booth lottery winners selected in Salinas
On Thursday, the Salinas Fire Department selected 18 lottery winners from a group of qualified applicants for this year’s firework sales…
Continue ReadingTrader Joe’s recalls raw walnuts
California Department of Public Health warns people not to eat five varieties of Trader Joe’s brand raw walnuts. The products may be…
Continue ReadingNew King City police chief selected, city confirms
On Thursday, King City city manager Michael Powers confirmed a new police chief has been selected for the King City Police Department. Powers said a…
Continue ReadingBig rig overturns on San Miguel Canyon Road
California Highway Patrol said a big rig carrying a load of soil overturned around noon on Thursday on San Miguel Canyon Road. Officers said the…
Continue ReadingFamily, friends say goodbye to Castroville boy
A week after a deadly car accident in Prunedale, family and friends laid Mateo Daza Novoa, 5, to rest on Wednesday. NewsChannel 5 was invited to the…
Continue ReadingMajor solar project expected to bring jobs to San Benito County
In Hollister, members of Panoche Valley Solar are meeting with local business owners about some major growth in San Benito County. The 2,500 acre…
Continue ReadingMissing biker found dead; family remembers their beloved son
On Tuesday, after spending the day riding with friends in the Hollister Hills, 23-year-old Doug Williamsdidn’t comehome. Search teams were…
Continue ReadingThree cities consider breaking away from Monterey County dispatch services
The Salinas City Council voted Tuesday night to cut ties with Monterey County dispatch in 2017 and Pacific Grove city leaders discussed doing the…
Continue ReadingDear Jon: Why are those bike lanes green?
Brand new green bike lanes are popping up on the Central Coast. Karen sent me a note, “Dear Jon, I see the City of Salinas and others have…
Continue ReadingSalinas Little League teams works to change Closter Park reputation
Baseball season is underway and one little league game is getting more attention for where it’s being played than the game itself. That’s…
Continue ReadingMissing biker found dead in Hollister Hills
UPDATE 4:54 p.m.: San Benito County Sheriff’s Office deputies said motorcycle rider Doug Williams, 23, was out for a 20-minute ride Tuesday…
Continue ReadingMotociclista muere tras estrellarse contra rbol en un rea de recreacin en Hollister
Un accidente trgico en un rea de recreacin de Hollister. Alguaciles del condado de San Benito dicen que un hombre de 23 aos de edad muri despus de…
Continue ReadingCommunity gardens sprouting in Watsonville
It’s a place you wouldn’t think needed any more fresh produce but in Watsonville, churches and other community groups say there’s a…
Continue ReadingSalinas reveals downtown vibrancy plans calling for big updates
The heart of Salinas is about to undergo some big changes. City leaders unveiled their downtown vibrancy plan today, after 18 months of…
Continue ReadingBusiness owner sues Marina over bike lane construction
Freshly painted bike lanes along Imjin Road in Marina could already be history and now one business owner is taking the city to court over it.…
Continue ReadingMaking a Difference at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Take a tour through the Monterey Bay Aquarium and you’re bound to see them. Beyond the schools of fish, bat rays and penguins, there’s…
Continue ReadingHigh tree pollen causing annoying allergies for many
Pollen allergies this season are the worst they’ve seen in several years. Unfortunately, allergy sufferers may not find relief for a long time.…
Continue ReadingSalinas looking to cut ties with county 911 dispatch center
The Monterey County 911 Dispatch Center serves 30 agencies from the Monterey Peninsula to the Salinas Valley. But claims that it has no influence and…
Continue ReadingSan Clemente Dam removal coming soon
The San Clemente Dam in Carmel Valley will soon be coming down. According to California American Water, the dam will be demolished during the…
Continue ReadingWater board expands state water restrictions
On Tuesday, California state water officials expanded water conservation regulations in the wake of California’s ongoing drought. Their…
Continue ReadingCredit card fraud suspect wanted by Salinas police
On Tuesday, Salinas police said officers are looking for a suspect who allegedly used a stolen credit card at a Shell gas station at North Main…
Continue ReadingManhunt Monday: March 16, 2015
1) Timothy Wade Porter RACE: White MaleHEIGHT: 5’9″WEIGHT: 140 lbsHAIR: BrownEYES: GreenDOB: 04-18-1987TATTOOS: Clover Leaf on right arm;…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Memorial for Sand City homicide victim grows
UPDATE 3/16/2015: Monday afternoon, investigators with Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics Team said the victim in Sunday’s shooting on…
Continue ReadingFamilia adopta perra arrojada de un carro en Watsonville
Una perra que sobrevivi tras ser arrojada de un auto en las afueras de Wastonville ha sido adoptada. Funcionarios del refugio de animales del condado…
Continue ReadingAbused Watsonville dog adopted, reward for information stands at $25,000
UPDATE 3/17/2015: Beverly, the mother dog thrown from a car near a dump in an unincorporated area of Watsonville last month, has been adopted. The…
Continue ReadingHollister police arrest robbery suspect seen wearing a Halloween mask
Hollister police have arrested a man wanted for robbing a gas station. According to police, Ramiro Ramos, 20, walked into City Gas on Saturday, March…
Continue ReadingMonterey students prep for Common Core testing
Students across the Central Coast are gearing up for the yearly state testing. But this year it’s a whole new ball game with the Common Core…
Continue ReadingKing City Police offers hiring incentives to lure new officers
Rebuilding a department one officer at a time, except King City police needs five as soon as possible. The department is offering hiring incentives…
Continue ReadingCarmel restaurant up for three James Beard awards
The James Beard Awards are like the Academy Awards of the restaurant industry. One local restaurant in Carmel has three nominations. Aubergine at…
Continue ReadingViolent weekend on the Monterey Peninsula leaves two dead
It was a violent weekend on the Monterey Peninsula. Police in two cities are investigating a series of shootings that left two people dead. Sand City…
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