Santa Cruz water fees could go up
Turns out when it comes to water there’s a price to pay for following the rules during this drought crisis. Santa Cruz’s Water Department…
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Ag-Tech summit brings Silicon Valley experts to the Salinas Valley
A two day Ag Tech summit hosted by Forbes kicked off in Gonzalez on Wednesday. The conference brings together farming professionals and experts from…
Continue ReadingArrestan sospechoso de secuestro en Salinas
En Salinas oficiales de la oficina del alguacil del Condado de Monterey arrestaron a un hombre sospechoso de secuestro. Dicen que Steven Acosta rapto…
Continue ReadingCalifornia counties report West Nile Virus activity much higher than average
State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith is warning that the level of West Nile virus activity is on the rise throughout the state. “While there…
Continue ReadingArrestan sospechoso de robo de banco en Santa Cruz
Autoridades arrestaron a un sospechoso de robo de banco el mircoles en Santa Cruz. Dicen que el robo ocurrio en el banco Wells Fargo por la calle…
Continue ReadingLe dan inicio a programa piloto de calle en el centro de Watsonville
La ciudad de Watsonville le ha dado inicio a un programa piloto para ver si en el centro de la ciudad debera haber dos vas de trfico en vez de…
Continue ReadingGrupo quiere destituir a Jos Castaeda del concilio de Salinas
El martes una persona le sirvi documentos de aviso de destitucin al concejal de SalinasJos Castaeda. Esta no es la primera vez que esto sucede en los…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Police nab alleged bank robber hiding nearby
A suspect robbed the Wells Fargo on River St. in Santa Cruz Wednesday afternoon, according to Santa Cruz County Communications. The robbery was…
Continue ReadingDrug agents investigate Carmel home Tuesday, three arrested
Three people are facing drug charges following a parole search in Carmel Tuesday afternoon. Investigators with the Peninsula Regional Violence and…
Continue ReadingDeputies arrest a man accused of kidnapping a woman in Salinas
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for kidnapping a woman Tuesday night. According the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office,…
Continue ReadingSalinas deadly hit-and-run suspect now in custody
UPDATE 7/8/15: Salinas Police said suspect Anthony Bouchereau was taken into custody by police, after he was located at a local truck stop Wednesday…
Continue ReadingTres personas arrestadas luego de que agentes dicen haber encontrado drogas en casa de Carmel
Varias personas enfrentan cargos por poseer narcticos tras una bsqueda en una vivienda en la ciudad de Carmel. Investigadores del equipo anti…
Continue ReadingPG&E project closes parts of Mission Street until October
A major gas pipeline project has just started in one of the busiest areas of Santa Cruz. Mission Street is a main thoroughfare for the area and the…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Gun in deadly San Francisco tourist shooting owned by federal agent
UPDATE 7.7.15 – A law enforcement official says the gun used in the seemingly random slaying of a woman on a San Francisco pier belonged to a…
Continue ReadingHousing located for sexually violent predator’s return to Monterey County
Proposed housing has been determined by the California Department of State Hospitals for a sexually violent predator who is required to return to…
Continue ReadingResidents try to recall Salinas Councilman for a second time
UPDATE 7/7/15: A group of residents is trying to recall Salinas Councilman Jose Castaneda for a second time. Tuesday night, Castaneda was served with…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Supervisors approve temporary ban on new pot businesses
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors want to take a closer look at medical marijuana regulations. But to do that, they’re instituting an…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas arresta a persona de inters que huy de accidente fatal
Autoridades de Salinas han detenido a una persona de inters en el caso de un accidente fatal en el este la ciudad el pasado domingo. Oficiales…
Continue ReadingSanctuary City debate in the Central Coast following Pier 14 shooting
The shooting of a San Francisco woman on Pier 14 last week has started a debate about cites classified as “Sanctuary Cities.” Department…
Continue ReadingCampamento de ftbol en Watsonville ayuda a nios de familias de bajos ingresos
Dndoles a nios de familias de bajos ingresos una oportunidad de mostrar sus habilidades en el campo, mientras los mantienen fuera de las calles. Un…
Continue ReadingHumpback whale freed from entangled gear in the Monterey Bay
A four day mission to free an entangled whale in the Monterey Bay is now over. The entangled humpback whale traveled thousands of miles, as far south…
Continue ReadingCuatro adolescentes acusados de robar dos carros e iniciar persecucin policial en Watsonville
Cuatro adolescentes estn enfrentando cargos por intento de robo violento de un automvil, por robar un vehculo y por iniciar una persecucin policial…
Continue ReadingCarmel City Council votes to remove controversial parking meters
UPDATE: Carmel City Council votes 4 to 1 to officially remove parking meters. They have to be out by August 1, 2015 or after the Concours…
Continue ReadingEncuentran vivienda para agresor sexual convicto en Prunedale
Funcionarios del Departamento de Hospitales del Estado de California dicen que han encontrado una vivienda para el agresor sexual convicto Eldridge…
Continue ReadingDetectives investigan intento de homicidio en Greenfield
Autoridades en Greenfield siguen investigando un intento de homicidio que ocurri el martes en la madrugada por Third Street. Policas fueron llamados…
Continue ReadingNew traveler 511 service for Santa Cruz County
The Regional Transportation Commission has begun a new service, CRUZ511, to keep you in-the-know about major arteries in and around Santa Cruz.…
Continue ReadingInvestigators search Salinas home on drug charges Tuesday morning
California Highway Patrol served a search warrant on drug charges Tuesday morning at a home in Salinas. The search warrant was issued at the home of…
Continue ReadingGreenfield Police investigate shooting early Tuesday morning
Greenfield Police are investigating a shooting after the victim reportedly showed up at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas with non-life threatening…
Continue ReadingFour teens accused of stealing two cars and leading police on a chase in Watsonville
Four teenagers are facing charges for an attempted carjacking, a stolen car and a police pursuit early Tuesday morning, according to Watsonville…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Crews able to contain multiple fires in San Juan Bautista
UPDATE 7/6/15 6:21p.m.: CAL FIRE is confirming to News Channel 5 that the four spot fires along Highway 101 near San Juan Bautista and Hollister have…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast police unions take action against the police chief
Two Central Coast police unions want to oust Pacific Grove and Seaside Police Chief Vicki Myers. The nearly 55 members of the Seaside and Pacific…
Continue ReadingWoman crashes into water district building in Boulder Creek, crews say
An 84-year-old woman crashed into the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Office and two parked cars Tuesday morning in Boulder Creek, according to…
Continue ReadingGrief-stricken family talks about losing pet in tragic fire
Families who lost their dog in a fire at a Monterey pet spa over the weekend are mourning their loss. Heavy smoke from a small fire killed more than…
Continue ReadingHollister mayor calls for harsher penalties for illegal fireworks after kids were hurt
Hollister’s mayor is thinking about increasing fines for illegal fireworks, after a Fourth of July accident that injured five kids, one of them…
Continue ReadingBomberos batallan 4 incendios en San Juan Bautista
Una casa fue destruida y el techo de otra estructura fue daada por uno de cuatro incendios de maleza el lunes por la tarde en San Juan Bautista. Los…
Continue Reading15 perros mueren a causa de un incendio en un spa para mascotas en Monterey
Bomberos de Monterey siguen investigando un incendio que dej a 15 perros muertos durante el fin de semana. El fuego ocurri en el spa para mascotas…
Continue ReadingWatsonville Police investigate deadly crash early Saturday morning
Watsonville Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian early Saturday morning. Officers said the accident happened at Main St.…
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Date: June 24, 2015Position: Anchor/Reporter KION TV will have an opening for a 10 p.m. Anchor on our CW affiliate in Monterey, California. Central…
Continue ReadingCAL FIRE crews respond to Gilroy vegetation fire Monday afternoon
CAL FIRE said crews responded to a vegetation fire Monday afternoon along Highway 152 and San Felipe Road. The vegetation fire has been contained but…
Continue ReadingMan rescued from cliff in Pacific Grove
Emergency crews rescued a Carmel man who fell down a cliff near Lover’s Point Monday morning. Crews said the 62-year-old man fell about 25 feet…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Firework device shoots into crowd in Hollister; five sent to the hospital
UPDATE 7/6/15: Hollister is known for it’s small town, fun especially on the Fourth of July. But on Saturday night, one block party’s fun…
Continue ReadingSalinas deadly bike crash victim remembered a year later
It’s been a year since Adrian Garcia was killed while riding his bike in Salinas. On Sunday, several of his friends and family met up on their…
Continue ReadingFireworks a painful reminder for some veterans
For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time of celebration with food and fireworks. For others, it’s a source of stress. Veterans said the…
Continue ReadingDrones scout for illegal fireworks in Salinas
If you were in Salinas on the Fourth of July, you probably saw the sky light up with illegal fireworks or you at least heard them. To combat this…
Continue ReadingMonterey pet spa catches fire, 15 dogs died, firefighters said
Home Away From Home, a pet spa in Monterey, caught fire Sunday afternoon killing 15 dogs, firefighters said. The spa’s owner had just left the…
Continue ReadingWatsonville 4th of July Parade grand marshal honored for dedication to community
Starting from scratch and having nothing as a child. Gina Castaneda faced adversity not a lot of people have climbed out of. In Watsonville, the city…
Continue ReadingTwo arrested during incident with a rowdy crowd in Castroville on 4th of July
A large group of possible gang members were reportedly shooting guns into the air on the 4thof July in Castroville, according to the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingDrug bust in Santa Cruz, 5 men arrested
Five men were arrested Friday for possession of Heroin and evidence of heroin distribution, according to the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team.…
Continue Reading4-year-old boy held at gunpoint during jewelry store robbery in Salinas
A 4-year-old boy was held a gunpoint Friday afternoon while two suspects robbed Don Roberto’s Jewelry on East Alisal in Salinas, police said.…
Continue ReadingAmenazan a nio de 4 aos con pistola durante robo en Salinas
Un nio de cuatro aos fue amenazado a muerte durante un robo en Salinas el viernes por la tarde. El crimen ocurri en la joyera Don Roberto’s por…
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