Illegal weapon found after car chase in Greenfield
A man is behind bars after an early morning car chase in Greenfield Tuesday.Monterey County Sheriffs say it happened just before 2:30 a.m. When…
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Fire closes Highway 17 northbound lanes near Los Gatos
The northbound lanes of Highway 17 are now open after a wildfire off Summit Road, north of Scotts Valley. Cal Fire responded to the incident reported…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Police identify Salinas man who died after falling from cliff
UPDATE 9/7/15: Capitola police said the man who fell from a cliff and died over the weekend, was Joel Quintero, 23, from Salinas. PREVIOUS STORY: A…
Continue ReadingHombre hispano que caminaba en el este de Salinas muere tras ser baleado varias veces
Oficiales del Departamento de Polica de Salinas estn investigando un homicidio que se registr cerca de Garner Avenue y Pacific Avenue el lunes por la…
Continue ReadingMenores de edad en Watsonville acusados de secuestro y robo a mano armada
Dos jvenes de Watsonville fueron arrestados por secuestro durante una serie de robos a mano armada el domingo por la noche, segn oficiales. Policas…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Pacific Grove police chief announces her departure
UPDATE 9/7/15: The Pacific Grove Police Officer’s Association confirms Police Chief Vicki Myers announced she will no longer be working for the…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Power outage in Salinas Monday afternoon
UPDATE 9/7/15 2:30 p.m.: PG & E reports 202 customers near N. Davis Rd. and Rossi St. are without power and crews are still working to restore…
Continue ReadingCustomers detain robbery suspect in Watsonville
Two teens are in police custody after two armed robbery in Watsonville, police said. Police said it happened Sunday night, when the two teen suspects…
Continue ReadingDangerous rip currents this Labor Day weekend
If you were at the beaches this Labor Day weekend on the Central Coast you probably saw a lot of other people there, and you probably noticed the…
Continue ReadingDos funcionarios del Depto. de Caza y Pesca rescatados tras explosin de barco cerca de Santa Cruz
La Guardia Costera de los Estados Unidos del Departamento dijo que dos funcionarios del Departamento de Caza y Pesca sufrieron quemaduras de segundo…
Continue ReadingPareja de Watsonville acusada de asaltar a mujeres en lo que traan a hijo de 3 aos
Autoridades arrestaron a una pareja de Watsonville por presuntamente robarles a mujeres sus bolsas a punta de pistola, en lo que su hijo de tres aos…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: 2 Fish and Wildlife wardens rescued after boat explodes near Santa Cruz
UPDATE 9/6/15: The United States Coast Guard said two Fish and Wildlife wardens suffered second-degree burns after their boat exploded near Santa…
Continue ReadingCell phone video captures dramatic rescue off a Santa Cruz beach
A dramatic rescue on East Cliff Saturday afternoon involved Central Fire and State Parks officials. State Parks supervisor Eddie Rhee Pizano said 911…
Continue ReadingBomb squad investigates ‘suspicious vehicle’ at Monterey Peninsula College
The Monterey County Sheriff’s bomb squad is investigating what it is calling a suspicious vehicle at Monterey Peninsula College. The bomb squad…
Continue ReadingFriday Night Blitz Scores 9.4.2015
Soledad: 26 vs. Seaside: 6 Pajaro Valley: 13 vs. Santa Cruz: 6 Salinas: 12 vs. Aptos: 17 Gonzales: 46 vs. Harbor: 7 Sutter Union: 14 vs. Palma: 42…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas Police officers cleared of criminal charges in Carlos Mejia OIS investigation
UPDATE 9/4/15 2:20 p.m.: The two Salinas Police officers involved in the shooting of Carlos Mejia in 2014 have both been cleared of any criminal…
Continue ReadingSave Our Shores expanding Labor Day clean-up efforts
Thousands of people travel to the Central Coast over LaborDayweekend.As businesses prepare for the big rush, volunteers with Save Our Shores are…
Continue ReadingCHP ramps up patrols during Labor Day Weekend
Expect more officers on the roads this weekend. The California Highway Patrol says it’s ramping up patrols for Labor Day. According to CHP, 49…
Continue ReadingLocal mother shares heartbreaking story of losing daughter
Many law enforcement agencies call the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers.” That’s…
Continue ReadingPolicas de Salinas no enfrentarn cargos criminales por balacera mortal de Carlos Meja
Los dos oficiales de Salinas involucrados en la balacera mortal de Carlos Meja en el 2014 no enfrentarn cargos criminales, segn la Oficina de la…
Continue ReadingFlight path complaints continue to mount in Santa Cruz County
As more and more planes fly directly over Santa Cruz County residents, complaints are racking up into the thousands about the noise. The Federal…
Continue ReadingWatsonville couple accused of robbing women at gunpoint with toddler in tow
A Watsonville couple was arrested for allegedly robbing women’s purses at gun point with their three year old son in the car, according to the…
Continue ReadingSouth County authorities raid drug houses , including two near schools
A collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies in South County is paying off. This week alone, three people have been busted in four…
Continue ReadingRetn de sobriedad, el viernes
El fin de semana de los trabajadores empieza el viernes y como cada ao, oficiales estarn en busca de conductores ebrios. De hecho, la Patrulla de…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Man killed during accident near Highway 101 northbound, police say
UPDATE 9/3/15 9:18 a.m.: Highway 101 is back open at San Miguel Canyon Road after lanes were closed for about two hours due to a deadly crash,…
Continue ReadingWatsonville businesses cashes in on Donald Trump Pinatas
The countdown to the second presidential debate has begun. It’s set for September 16 at the Ronald Reagan Library in Southern California.…
Continue ReadingNew report shows a million kids go to school near rail lines
About a million kids in California go to schools that are dangerously close to rail lines. That’s according to Oakland-based advocacy group…
Continue ReadingNews Production Assistant
KION News Channel 5 on California’s Central Coast has an immediate opening for a part-time News Production Assistant. This person must be…
Continue ReadingArrestan pandilleros fabricando y vendiendo drogas enfrente de escuela en King City, segn alguaciles
Alguaciles del condado de Monterey dijeron haber registrado una casa en donde fabricaban y distribuan drogas justo enfrente de una escuela primaria…
Continue ReadingApoyo crece para vctimas de incendio de apartamentos
Nuevos detalles 9/2/15: Conocidos de la familia que perdi a un hijo en un incendio de apartamentos en Salinas han creado una cuenta Go Fund Me en…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Sheriff’s Office takes stand against coastline drug smugglers
Protecting the Big Sur coast line from drug smuggling is one of the top priorities for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. It’s a…
Continue ReadingWoman dies in crash on River Road Wednesday night
A woman died Wednesday night following a two-car crash outside of Salinas. Witnesses reported an erratic driver along River Road just after 5 p.m.…
Continue ReadingSupport grows for apartment fire victims
Update 9/2/15: Supporters of the family at the center of the deadly fire have started a go fund me account to raise money for the family. The money…
Continue ReadingDrug house busted across from King City elementary school, deputies say
A drug house operating across from an elementary school in King City was busted this week during a search, according to the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingHouse fire shuts down Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
UPDATE 9/2/15 12:22 p.m.: Crews said a fire started on the outside of a home in the 8600 block of Highway 9 Wednesday morning. The home is not a…
Continue ReadingCrash on Highway 101 in Soledad backs up traffic Wednesday morning
A pickup truck crashed into the back of a big rig on Highway 101 northbound near Arroyo Seco Road in Soledad Wednesday morning, according to CHP.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Carmel beach bonfire ban extended
UPDATE 9/1/15: A 45-day ban that limits beach bonfires in Carmel has been extended for 10 months and 15 days. In august, the Carmel City Council…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Supervisors ok farm worker housing
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors have unanimously approved the controversial farm worker housing in Spreckels. This vote comes more than a…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Monterey County approves Tanimura and Antle farm worker housing in Spreckels
UPDATE 9/1/15 4:39 p.m.: On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors decided to unanimously approve a controversial farm worker housing…
Continue ReadingSupervisores del Condado de Monterey aprueban polmico proyecto de viviendas para campesinos en Spreckels
El martes, Supervisores del Condado de Monterey aprobaron de manera unnime un controversial proyecto de viviendas para trabajadores agrcolas en la…
Continue ReadingHomeless man tries to rob Santa Cruz Bank, ends up surrendering to police
A homeless man is accused of trying to rob a bank in Santa Cruz Monday afternoon, according to police. Officers said Donald Brewster, 62, walked into…
Continue ReadingConcejal Jos Castaeda toma primer paso para entablar demanda contra la ciudad de Salinas
La ciudad de Salinas muy pronto podra estar enfrentando otra demanda. Esta vez por parte del concejal Jos Castaeda. El martes, el abogado de Castaeda…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Highway 1 re-opens after gravel truck overturns in Carmel Highlands
UPDATE 9/1/15 12:38 p.m.: Both lanes of Highway 1 are now open at Peter Pan Road after a cement truck turned a corner, dumping gravel and fuel onto…
Continue ReadingLocal whale rescuers featured on ‘Big Blue Live’
Happening this week, the BBC and PBS are teaming up to highlight the near death and recovery of Monterey Bay. ‘Big Blue Live’ is a three…
Continue ReadingTeen admitted to setting Los Gatos school on fire, deputies say
UPDATE 9/1/15 3:28 a.m.: According to the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District website, both affected schools will re-open Tuesday morning at 8:20…
Continue ReadingHash oil lab busted in Santa Cruz county, pair arrested
Two men were arrested after Santa Cruz county deputies found an illegal hash oil lab and marijuana grow at a Santa Cruz home. Matthew Salle, 43, and…
Continue ReadingSospechoso de doble homicidio en Salinas se presenta en corte por primera vez
El hombre acusado de balear a cuatro personas en Salinas, matando a dos de ellas, hizo su primera apariencia en corte el lunes por la tarde. Sammeul…
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