Central Coast Kayaker has close encounter with hammerhead shark
If you thought shark week was over think again. A central coast kayaker figured that out the hard way after a scary encounter with a determined…
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Tassajara Fire still poses a threat to air quality
Those who should be concerned about poor air quality are people who live close to the Tassajara Fire. The size of the toxic particles found in…
Continue ReadingIdentifican a tercer sospechoso de tiroteo mortal afuera de Target en Sand City
NUEVOS DETALLES 9/23/15: La Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Monterey ha identificado al tercer sospechoso, y el nico sospechoso detenido tras una…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police recruits halfway through police academy
Salinas Police department is looking to gradually add around 40 new officers, something they haven’t been able to do for many many years now.…
Continue ReadingLarge gathering at Carmel Mission for canonization of Junipero Serra
The ceremony to canonization Junipero Serra is underway in Washington D.C. and is being aired live on a large screen at the Carmel Mission Wednesday…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Third suspect identified in Sand City officer-involved shooting
UPDATE: 9/23/15 11:55 a.m.: The Monterey County District Attorney’s office has identified the third suspect, and the only suspect taken into…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Dennis the Menace statue found in Florida, returned to Monterey
UPDATE 9/22/15 6:14 p.m.: After being reported missing for years, the Dennis the Menace statue was returned to Monterey Tuesday. Monterey Police will…
Continue ReadingSupporters of Maddy Middleton rally outside courthouse
Some family and friends didn’t want to face the teenager charged in the death of Maddy Middleton at his arraignment. Instead they chose to…
Continue ReadingToro Park closed while crews battle Tassajara Fire
UPDATE 5:15 p.m. 9/22/15: Toro Park in Monterey County is closed as fire crews from around the state battle the 1,068 acre Tassajara Fire burning…
Continue ReadingMonterey County tries to boost voter registration
Tuesday marked National Voter Registration Day and the Monterey County Elections office wants to remind folks to sign up. Some college kids in town…
Continue ReadingWatsonville city leaders reject new Taco Bell
After hours of deliberation, Watsonville city council members voted unanimously turned down the plan for a new Taco Bell on Main Street. It was a…
Continue ReadingNUEVOS DETALLES: Estatua Dennis the Menace encontrada en Florida, regresa a Monterey
NUEVOS DETALLES 9/22/15: Despus de ser reportado desaparecido por aos, la estatua Dennis the Menace regres a Monterey el martes. La polica de…
Continue ReadingHombre baleado en la pierna el martes por la tarde en Santa Cruz
La Polica de Santa Cruz est investigando una balacera que dej a un hombre hospitalizado el martes por la tarde. Oficiales respondieron a reporte de…
Continue ReadingAdolecente acusado de matar a vecina de 8 aos en Santa Cruz se declara no culpable
El adolecente acusado de matar a Maddy Middleton de 8 aos de edad se present en corte el lunes para la lectura de cargos. Adrin Gonzlez, de 15 aos de…
Continue ReadingBomberos contienen incendio Laureles por la carretera 68
NUEVOS DETALLES 9/21/2015 El incendio Laureles por la carretera 68 y Laureles Grade esta 100 por ciento contenido, segn funcionarios de Cal Fire. Las…
Continue ReadingTeen arraigned in Maddy Middleton’s death
The teen accused of killing 8-year-old Maddy Middleton was in court Monday to hear the charges against him. Adrian Gonzalez plead not guilty and…
Continue ReadingCarmel Valley man arrested for assaulting firefighter, deputies say
A man is behind bars Tuesday, after allegedly attacking a firefighter working on the Tassajara Fire. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Marina police locate missing man with memory loss
UPDATE 9/22/15 7:34 a.m. The missing man was located at about 5:00 a.m. Tuesday morning in the Del Rey Oaks area and returned home. PREVIOUS STORY:…
Continue ReadingLaureles Fire along Highway 68 fully contained at 95 acres
UPDATE 9/21/15 p.m.: The Laureles Fire that burned off Highway 68 and Laureles Grade is fully contained Monday night. The fire burned 95 acres,…
Continue ReadingCondado de Monterey emite alerta de salud tras incendios forestales
Funcionarios han emitido una alerta de saluda ya que dijeron que el humo de los incendios forestales en el Condado de Monterey podra impactar el rea…
Continue ReadingPedestrian crash shuts down Santa Cruz intersection for several hours
UPDATE 9/21/15 6:27 p.m.: Santa Cruz Police said they are trying to identify the woman hit in a crash early Monday morning at Soquel and Morrissey.…
Continue ReadingCarmel Police increase security around Carmel Mission
Thousands of people are expected at the Carmel Mission on Wednesday,coinciding with a ceremony in Washington D.C., where Pope Franciswill…
Continue ReadingSmall brush fire sparks near elementary school in Corralitos
UPDATE 9/21/15 2:37 p.m.: Cal Fire said a one acre fire near Corralitos was contained around 12:45 p.m. Monday. One firefighter was hurt during the…
Continue ReadingSPCA evacuates more than 100 animals from Tassajara Fire
The SPCA for Monterey County said its working behind fire lines to rescue animals from the Tassajara Fire in Carmel Valley. By Sunday evening, SPCA…
Continue ReadingGonzalez pleads not guilty to Middleton murder
During a Monday morning court appearance, the 15-year-old accused of killing 8-year-old Maddy Middleton, was arraigned on several charges against…
Continue ReadingMonterey County issues health alert
Officials say smoke from fires may continue to impact Monterey County for several days due to projected wind patterns. People are advised to use…
Continue ReadingPadre de Madyson Middleton quiere que comunidad recuerde a su hija
El padre de Madyson Middleton pidi el viernes que recordaron a su hija “Maddy” de 8 aos de edad y no al joven tras las rejas acusado de…
Continue ReadingEncuentran fsil de ballena de hace 5 millones de aos en Scotts Valley
Un fsil de ballena esta siendo desenterrada cerca de Santas Village Road en un desarrollo de viviendas en Scotts Valley, segn funcionarios de Paleo…
Continue ReadingFather of Madyson Middleton wants community to remember her
UPDATE 5:15 p.m. 9/18/15 “Remember Maddy.” That’s what the father of eight-year-old Madyson Middleton said on Friday, days before…
Continue ReadingWhale fossil located at construction site in Scotts Valley
A whale fossil is being unearthed near Santas Village Road in Scotts Valley on a housing development, according to Paleo Solutions. The Southern…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas Police investigate robbery Friday afternoon
UPDATE 9/18/15 1:21 p.m.: Salinas Police said the search for the suspect has been called off. Alisal Pharmacy has been identified as the location for…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast fire crews stepping up in wildfire fight
Eight major wildfires are burning across California and more than 13,000 firefighters are risking their lives on the front lines. But as wildfires…
Continue ReadingJudge sides with Panoche Valley Solar Project
The fight between environmental groups and the Panoche Valley Solar Project in San Benito County is coming to an end for now. A judge is siding with…
Continue ReadingCrews investigate overnight apartment fire in Seaside
Fire crews are trying to figure out what caused an overnight apartment fire that prompted evacuations in Seaside. Firefighters say it started just…
Continue ReadingMonterey church seeks donations for fire victims
Folks across California are doing what they can to help those affected by the Northern California Valley fire. It’s hitting especially close to…
Continue ReadingWith poor 2014 voter turnout numbers, Santa Cruz County makes push to sign up young voters
The race for the White House is heating up. The top Republican presidential hopefuls have been debating the top issues, but for California,…
Continue ReadingConcilio de Salinas aprueba un espectculo de fuegos artificiales para el 2016
A menos de un mes de prohibir el uso de cuetes y la venta de fuegos artificiales Safe and Sane, lderes de la ciudad de Salinas dijeron, el martes,…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast Republicans watch GOP debate
The top Republican candidates went head-to-headin the second Republican presidentialprimary debate Wednesday. Once again, billionaire Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingISC declines opportunity to manage Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
New management for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca had been put on hold after the International Speedway Corporation decided not to submit a proposal. Now…
Continue ReadingSting operation nets 12 arrests for illegal contracting in Seaside
Twelve people were arrested during a recent two-day sting operation conducted by the Contractors State License Board in Seaside. Investigators posed…
Continue ReadingStray bullet hits martial arts studio in Watsonville
It was a close call for kids in a martial arts class in Watsonville Monday night after a stray bullet went flying through the studios front door…
Continue ReadingKnown gang member arrested after drug bust in Greenfield
A known gang member is behind bars, after a drug bust Tuesday afternoon in Greenfield. Multiple agencies served a search warrant around 2:00 p.m. In…
Continue ReadingSalinas man dead after being struck by a car
One man is dead after an overnight crash involving a pedestrian. It happened around 11:05 p.m. Tuesday night near Castroville. According to CHP, a…
Continue ReadingEx Jefe Interino de Polica de King City sentenciado a 90 das en la crcel
El martes la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Monterey anunci que Bruce Miller, el ex jefe interino de Polica de King City, fue sentenciado a 90 das…
Continue ReadingSupervisores del Condado de Monterey aprueban cobertura mdica para indocumentados
Cobertura mdica viene en camino para miles de indocumentados viviendo en el condado de Monterey. El martes, Supervisores del Condado aprobaron un…
Continue ReadingBala perdida se atraviesa por clase de artes marciales para nios en Watsonville
Oficiales del Departamento de Polica de Watsonville dijeron estar en busca del sospechoso que abri fuego contra un conductor y que puso en peligro a…
Continue ReadingSalinas councilman ordered to surrender gun and stay away from ex-girlfriend
Salinas Councilman Jose Castaneda appeared before a judge Tuesday afternoon, facing three felony charges stemming from an incident with an…
Continue ReadingMonterey County supports new program to help uninsured
Monterey County supervisors said Tuesday everyone deserves health care coverage, including undocumented immigrants. The county is moving ahead with a…
Continue ReadingAbandoned house at former Ft. Ord catches on fire in Marina
Firefighters battled an abandoned house fire that started around 11:49 a.m. Tuesday on Young St. in Marina. Crews said an abandoned 4-plex house in…
Continue ReadingFormer acting King City Police Chief sentenced to 90 days in jail
On Tuesday, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said former acting King City Police Chief Bruce Miller was sentenced to 90 days in…
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