Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk named “World’s Best Seaside Amusement Park”
Amtrak California is naming the Santa Cruz Boardwalk the “World’s Best Seaside Amusement Park.” The company said the boardwalk,…
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Santa Cruz partners with internet provider to see if a gigabit network is possible
The City of Santa Cruz is partnering with Cruzio Internet – one of the oldest independent Internet providers in the United States – to…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Deputies and police investigate shots fired in King City
UPDATE 6/24/15 2:54 p.m.: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said its investigating a report of shots fired near San Lorenzo Park Wednesday…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County sees reduction in homeless population
The number of homeless people in Santa Cruz County has nearly been cut in half, according to the Santa Cruz County Homeless Census and a 44%…
Continue ReadingResidentes de King City piden cambios en manera que se elige a concejales
El liderato de King City est cambiando y residentes estn pidiendo cambios en cmo miembros del ayuntamiento son elegidos. Algunos residentes sienten…
Continue ReadingSalinas councilman handed letter of disapproval for conduct
Salinas councilman Jose Castaneda is facing several allegations of misconduct during his time in the position since he was elected to the position…
Continue ReadingManhunt Monday: June 22, 2015
Seaside police are searching for Sherifa Fitzgerald, 29, for multiple crimes. She is wanted for multiple counts of spousal battery, hit and run, and…
Continue ReadingPot farm raid leads to confusion over Santa Cruz County cannabis laws
A pot farm raid Monday morning isn’t sitting well with the owner of a well-known medical marijuana dispensary in Soquel. The Santa Cruz County…
Continue ReadingGreenfield police praise explorer program
According to Greenfield Police, theirpolice explorer academy program is a great way to keep teens busy and out of trouble during their summer…
Continue ReadingShots fired on N. Main in Salinas Wednesday morning
Salinas Police are investigating a case of shots fired near North Main and East Menke St. Wednesday morning. Police aren’t sure whether victim…
Continue ReadingKing City moves forward with synthetic drug ordinance
The King City City Council approved the first reading of the synthetic drug ordinance during Tuesday’s meeting. The city attorney said the…
Continue ReadingKing City residents make pitch for “district based elections”
Leadership is changing in King City and residents are calling for a change in how city council members are elected. Some feel they aren’t being…
Continue ReadingWatsonville approves proposal for new skate park
The Watsonville City Council approved a $568,000 plan to build the Ramsay Park skate park Tuesday night. The city skate park is located at the…
Continue ReadingDriver in Aptos hit-and-run crash arrested
UPDATE 6/24/2015: Investigators got a big break in a hit-and-run case in Aptos earlier this month. Santa Cruz California Highway Patrol said suspect…
Continue ReadingLocal moms team up to create a place for all kids to play
It’s a grassroots effort to make sure all kids have a place to play in Santa Cruz County. Local moms are teaming up with the County Parks…
Continue ReadingTree service companies busy with chipping program
The State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has adopted emergency regulation involving dead or drying trees. Specifically whether homeowners or…
Continue ReadingEl Capitan State Beach set to re-open
El Capitan State Beach is set to re-open, Friday, June 26, after Governor Jerry Brown declared a State of Emergency due to the massive oil spill.…
Continue ReadingMoCo Jail lacking security cameras in some critical areas, Grand Jury says
The Monterey County Grand Jury released a report Tuesday detailing concerns about the condition and management of the Monterey County Jail. The 40…
Continue ReadingEffort to send children to school with supplies ramps up
More than 7,170 students across Monterey County who are living in homeless or near homeless conditions, don’t have the basic supplies to…
Continue ReadingSeven people arrested in undercover drug bust near San Lorenzo River Levee
Seven people are facing drug charges after a sting operation in Santa Cruz last Friday. Santa Cruz Police said the department’s Neighborhood…
Continue ReadingOvernight shed fire in Monterey
Monterey Fire said a shed caught on fire around 2 a.m. Tuesday behind a home at Devisadero St. and Prescott Ln. Crews said four Monterey engines, a…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Entangled whale spotted Monday morning by Coast Guard volunteers
UPDATE 6/22/15 11:48 a.m.: The whale entanglement team believes the whale its currently trying to help, is the same whale spotted last week just…
Continue ReadingDonation effort underway for new Salinas K-9 officer
The Salinas Police Department is looking to get a new K-9 officer and you can help. Members of the department’s canine unit said K-9 officers…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Details revealed on suspect accused of killing a Watsonville homeless man
UPDATE 6/22/15 12:55 p.m.: Watsonville Police is revealing more information on its most recent arrest in the killing of a homeless man earlier this…
Continue ReadingMore changes coming to King City leadership
Major changes coming to the leadership in King City. As the city introduced its new police chief, it was announced the city manager would be leaving…
Continue ReadingWatsonville Youth Survey results released
Inside the mind of a teenager. The Watsonville Youth City council has released the results of a survey, finding out where Watsonville teens think are…
Continue ReadingPolica de Watsonville revela ms detalles sobre homicidio de hombre desamparado
La polica de Watsonville revel ms informacin sobre el homicidio de un hombre desamparado a inicios de este mes cerca del parque Ramsay. El pasado…
Continue ReadingEscaped inmate captured in Soledad
An escaped inmate has been captured and taken into custody by deputies in Soledad. Officials said inmate Michael Stephens was found just before…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate shooting in Greenfield Monday afternoon
UPDATE 7:51 p.m. : According to Greenfield Police, a man in his 30’s was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body and leg. The man is…
Continue ReadingAutoridades investigan balacera en Greenfield
Una persona fue baleada el lunes por la tarde en Greenfield por la cuadra 1,000de Oak Ave. Segn oficiales la balacera ocurri a las 4:15de la tarde.…
Continue ReadingPetition urging FAA to stop jet noise in Santa Cruz
Save Our Skies Santa Cruz (SOSSC) said the launch of an online petition on is gaining even more support to end jet noise allegedly caused by the…
Continue ReadingOne dead after suspected drunk driving crash in Las Lomas Sunday night
California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash killing one person Sunday evening on Hall Road in Las Lomas, west of Willow Road. Officers said a…
Continue ReadingCarmel grand jury report pans the city’s governance
Angry residents and city leaders asked the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury to investigate the city’s governance. The report puts blame for the…
Continue ReadingNuevo Jefe de Polica llega a King City
Despus de una bsqueda de ms de una ao a nivel nacional, la ciudad de King City por fin cuenta con un nuevo jefe de polica. El lunes por la maana…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Monterey homeless man stabbed to death identified by Sheriff’s Office
UPDATE 6/22/2015 12:34 p.m.: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the man who was stabbed to death behind the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Highway 1 named the “ultimate road trip” by Sunset Magazine
Our very own Highway 1 has been named the “Ultimate Highway Trip,” by Sunset Magazine this June out of the 72 designated scenic highways…
Continue ReadingPacific Grove police seek two suspects in antique shop robbery
UPDATE 6/22/2015 1:28 p.m.: Pacific Grove Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a theft case. Two surveillance…
Continue ReadingStabbing in Watsonville Sunday night, possibly gang-related
Police are investigating a stabbing Sunday night around 11:21 p.m. in the 100 Block of Miller Ave. in Watsonville. The 24-year-old victim was stabbed…
Continue ReadingHomelessness in one of America’s “Happiest Seaside Towns”
Earlier this month, Coastal Living Magazine named Monterey as one of the “Happiest Seaside Towns” in America. However, some residents…
Continue ReadingCities start process to streamline solar panel installation
Cities across the Central Coast are following new state guidelines regarding solar panel installation. Last year’s Assembly Bill 2188…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Pilot killed in helicopter crash in Salinas
UPDATE: 9:00 p.m.: The Associated Press is reporting Frank Gomes Jr. is the name of the crop dusting pilot who died in a helicopter crash in Salinas…
Continue ReadingKing City swears in new Police Chief
King City swore in a new Police Chief Monday morning, ushering in a new era for the city embroiled in issues of trust with the department and city…
Continue ReadingRoad in Soquel shut down for two hours during crash investigation
Soquel San Jose Road is back open Sunday night after it was shut down for two hours while the California Highway Patrol investigated a car crash. A…
Continue ReadingSuspect in deadly stabbing in Salinas now in custody
A man accused of a deadly stabbing at a Taqueria in Salinas Friday night turned himself in to police. Just before 10 p.m., officers responded to…
Continue ReadingFather’s Day Prison Visits
right now dot com. father’s day weekend is here, and we all know that however you decide to spend it the most important part is being with dad.…
Continue ReadingCannabis comes to Salinas in manufacturing form
For the first time ever, an edible marijuana manufacturer is coming to Salinas, and it has some businesses uneasy. The company, Altai Brands, is not…
Continue ReadingSalinas police cleared of any charges in Wingstop officer-involved shooting
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said no charges will be filed against the police officers involved in the shooting death of…
Continue ReadingPolicas de Salinas no enfrentaran cargos por la muerte de Frank Alvarado
El fiscal del Condado de Monterey dice que los policas de salinas involucrados en la balacera mortal de Frank Alvarado no enfrentaran cargos…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Santa Cruz Police seeking public’s help in hit-and-run investigation
UPDATE 6/19/2015: Santa Cruz Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the car responsible for hitting and killing a woman June 10…
Continue ReadingBaby starfish vulnerable to wasting disease, UCSC researchers say
Large numbers of baby sea stars are showing up at Terrace Point in Santa Cruz. Researchers are hoping this means the sea star population is making a…
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