Coyote attacks on animals in Capitola prompts warning
The drought is being blamed for some unusual problems in Capitola. Police said coyotes are moving into the city looking for water and food and…
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Monterey County investigators crack down on crime in Castroville
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies said criminal gang activity is on the rise in Castroville. To combat that crime the department recently…
Continue ReadingEighteen arrests following gang investigations in Castroville
Eighteen people were arrested during a three day directed enforcement period in Castroville after an increase in criminal activity by criminal street…
Continue ReadingWater safety on the minds of adults after recent tragedies
Water safety is at the forefront of a lot of parents’ minds this week, especially because of recent events in our area. This week a toddler…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas new ad campaign
The California Rodeo Salinas is still two days away but there’s a already a lot that has been going on behind the scenes. One of those things…
Continue Reading6-year-old boy nearly drowns at Santa Cruz resort, deputies say
A 6-year-old boy nearly drowned at a resort in Santa Cruz Tuesday afternoon, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said…
Continue ReadingRodeo officials: Get your PBR tickets now!
Big Week is here with the 105th California Rodeo Salinas back in town. Rodeo officials say you better hurry if you want to get tickets to one of the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas Hall of Fame fundraiser
The Hall of Fame has become a special part of the California Rodeo Salinas since its 100 year anniversary in 2010. There are currently 37 members…
Continue ReadingMonterey Municipal Beach bacteria advisory issued
A high bacteria advisory has been issued for Monterey Municipal Beach due to high levels found in water samples, according to the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingHit-and-run crash leads officers to stolen loaded rifle, police say
A hit and run crash on Saturday led officers to investigate an area nearby where the suspect had allegedly thrown a stolen loaded rifle, according to…
Continue ReadingAptos man arrested for allegedly running an illegal medical marijuana dispensary
An illegal marijuana dispensary was discovered inside a bar in Aptos last week, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast drivers deal with rising gas prices
State gas prices are on the rise this week. Some parts of California could even see a 50 cent increase as refinery issues and a lack of crude oil are…
Continue ReadingMore Salinas police officers on patrol with body cameras
More police body cameras are now out on the streets of Salinas. That’s partly because more Salinas police officers are back on patrol, after…
Continue ReadingKing City P.D. hiring six more officers
The new police chief of King City, Ron Forgue, is making good on his word, saying fighting gangs is a top priority. On Monday, it was announced the…
Continue ReadingDeputies looking for bank robbers in Felton
Two men are on the run after robbing a bank in Felton Monday afternoon, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded…
Continue ReadingMan shot with children in the car, drives to Salinas Fire Dept. for help
Salinas Police said a man was shot at while he was in his car on the 1500 block of 1st Avenue Monday. Officers said his 10-month old son and…
Continue ReadingMuere nio ahogado en Watsonville
Un nio de un ao y medio muri ahogado el lunes por la tarde en unabaera de hidromasaje en el parque Koa Campgrounds en Watsonville. Segn fuentes,…
Continue ReadingBalean hombre con nios en el auto en Salinas
En Salinas alguien le disparo a un hombre que viajaba en un auto junto con su bebe de diez meses y su hija de seis aos. El hombre fue baleado por lo…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Brush fire at Pogonip Park contained Monday afternoon
UPDATE 7/13/15 2:26 p.m.: Cal Fire Felton crews said the brush fire at Pogonip Park was contained at 2:03 p.m. Firefighters battled about three acres…
Continue ReadingMs oficiales de Salinas ponen a prueba cmaras corporales
Ms cmaras corporales estn grabando interacciones entre agentes y la comunidad de Salinas. Por primera vez ms oficiales estn poniendo a prueba esas…
Continue ReadingFour arrested during burglary investigation at Hollister apartment
Four people were arrested during a search inside an apartment in relation to a recent burglary in Hollister, according to police. Police said the…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Santa Cruz County investigators ID teen killed in Boulder Creek OIS
UPDATE 7/13/15 12:18 p.m.: On Monday, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office identified the teen killed after pointing a rifle at deputies last…
Continue ReadingHighly competitive housing market in Santa Cruz County
The phrase “Home Sweet Home” is leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of potential home buyers. There’s too high of a demand, with a…
Continue ReadingPolice cleared of charges in Mi Pueblo officer-involved shooting, report released
More than a year after Osmar Hernandez was shot and killed by police outside a grocery store in Salinas, the Monterey County District…
Continue ReadingButane honey oil and marijuana plant bust at San Miguel home
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a San Miguel man Saturday for a large amount of marijuana plants and tools used to manufacture…
Continue ReadingDrought causes shutdown of showers at California State beaches
The effects of California’s drought is striking again. Starting this week beach-goers will not be able to hit the showers at California State…
Continue ReadingDeputies: Man with prosthetic arm accidentally catches trigger, shoots himself at gun range
Just before 4 p.m. Sunday, Monterey County sheriff deputies responded to a gunshot wound victim at the Laguna Seca Rifle and Pistol Range. A man had…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Firefighters save Prunedale home after vegetation fire sparks nearby
UPDATE: 4:40 p.m.: Cal Fire officials were able to save a Prunedale house after a half-acre vegetation fire sparked nearby Saturday afternoon. The…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Grass fire in Morgan Hill contained
UPDATE: Fire crews have contained a 14-acre grass fire in Morgan Hill Saturday afternoon, Cal Fire officials said. No injuries were reported. The…
Continue ReadingPolicas no enfrentaran cargos por la muerte de Osmar Hernndez
Los policas de Salinas que le dispararon a muerte al salvadoreo Osmar Hernndez afuera del negocio Mi Pueblo en el 2014 no enfrentaran cargos…
Continue ReadingDeputies investigate reports of shots fired
UPDATE 7/10/15 5:30 p.m.: The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department has told NewsChannel 5 that deputies are clearing the scene after nothing…
Continue ReadingCAL FIRE battling wildfire near Lake Nacimiento
Firefighters are battling a 45 acre wildfire near Lake Nacimiento on Friday, according to CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo County. Local firefighters and…
Continue ReadingAutoridades de Salinas identifican vctima de homicidio por la Avenida Pacific
La polica de Salinas sigue buscando a dos hombres acusados de matar a balazos a una mujer en un estacionamiento por la Avenida Pacific el jueves por…
Continue ReadingArrest in shooting that interrupted Greenfield Police Explorers program
UPDATE 7/9/2015: Greenfield police made an arrest in an alleged gang shooting of Raul Morales on Oak St. in Greenfield last month. Investigators…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Police ID woman shot and killed in Salinas Thursday night
UPDATE 7/10/15: Salinas Police said its investigating a homicide case where a woman was shot and killed in the driveway of a home on Pacific Ave.…
Continue ReadingSheriff: Sexually violent predator will not live in Prunedale home
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that serial rapist Eldridge Chaney will no longer be living in the home proposed in…
Continue ReadingNaked man goes on crazy drive through Santa Cruz Thursday morning
Santa Cruz Police said Richard Ducati, 51, went on a meth-fueled erratic driving spree through neighborhoods early Thursday morning. The San…
Continue ReadingFAA investigating use of drone during 4th of July
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the use of a drone during the Fourth of July. It flew over a South Salinas neighborhood,…
Continue ReadingSalinas housing project for more affordable housing
Improving housing and quality of life in Salinas are top priorities for the city. But neither one will be an easy fix. Affordable housing,…
Continue ReadingForbes Ag Summit marries Salinas and Silicon Valleys
On Thursday, Salinas was in the business spotlight. Hundreds of people in the agricultural and technological fields converged in Oldtown for the…
Continue ReadingLeaf Lettuce is top crop in Monterey County
city council members are expected to take up the issue at their meeting. many businesses have come out against the program.. saying it’s…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Keeping teen drivers safe during dangerous days of summer
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for American teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And that risk increases…
Continue ReadingTeens conduct distracted driving survey in Santa Cruz County
A Roadwatch survey was conducted on five intersections by Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live Partnership and California Friday Night Live. The…
Continue ReadingFAA investiga uso de drone usado en Salinas el 4 de julio
Noticias de la Costa Central se ha enterado que la Agencia Federal de Aviacin FAA por sus siglas en ingles est investigando el uso de un drone en…
Continue ReadingImportant bone health event in Monterey
Join Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and American Bone Health on Saturday, July 11 for a free bone health consultation. The consultation…
Continue ReadingAgresor sexual convicto no vivira en Prunedale
Un agresor sexual convicto que iba ser dejado en libertad y que iba a vivir en Prunedale ya no vivir ah Autoridades dicen que los dueos de la casa…
Continue ReadingSteve Forbes comments on Ag-Tech Summit
The Salinas Valley is home to a two-day conference hosted by Forbes on agriculture and tech and started Wednesday evening. Forbes is bringing…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police investigating two shootings just less than two hours apart
UPDATE 10:17 p.m. Police are investigating two shootings that happened hours apart in Salinas. According to Police, a man was working on his vehicle…
Continue ReadingFamily of Salinas hit and run victim apprehends suspect
Salinas residents took matters into their own hands when they stopped a suspect accused of killing their loved one. After the deadly hit and run…
Continue ReadingWatsonville moves forward with downtown revitalization
The Watsonville City Council is moving ahead with a major downtown revitalization project. Part of it will be a huge change to people who live and…
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