Homelessness is tackled in Watsonville
Locals experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty got some much needed help Friday. The second annual Watsonville Connect was held inside the…
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Local kids in foster care are placed in loving homes
Lindsey Ritter walked into the Santa Cruz County Superior Court as a foster parent and officially left as a mom. “When I got Teo as a little…
Continue ReadingNational network C-SPAN spotlighting Monterey
If you see some camera crews on the Central Coast, they may be with national network C-SPAN. The network is showcasing a series of historic spots in…
Continue ReadingSame toxin delaying crab fishing making sea lions sick
The Marine Mammal Center is sharing more details on the algae toxin affecting Dungeness crabs. The center says it’s the same toxin that has…
Continue ReadingJose Velasco will stand trial
The Salinas man who’s arrest went viral in June will stand trial. Jose Velasco faced a judge Thursday for a preliminary hearing. In June,…
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Monterey County’s youth homicide rate
Recent data from Washington, D.C. based Violence Policy Center shows Monterey County has the highest homicide rate for young people aged 10 to 24. In…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Salinas looks to tackle youth homicide rate with community support
As Monterey County works to tackle its title of having the highest rate of youth homicide in the state, community leaders are looking for solutions…
Continue ReadingSalinas community mourns 16-year-old homicide victim
first rain makes for slick roads. but crews also say standing water makes it easier for cars to spin out. some drivers in hollister say they’ve…
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to eat some of her popular crab dishes.”maybe we’ll take the crab off the menu maybe we’ll just continue to buy from washington and…
Continue ReadingPacific Grove police: Watch out for mountain lions
Pacific Grove police are warning residents to be alert about mountain lions. Within the last two weeks, three deer were found dead. Police said the…
Continue ReadingBig Sur Half Marathon road closures
This Sunday, thousands of runners will take on the Big Sur Half Marathon. The race will impact downtown Monterey and the Coastal Trail beginning…
Continue ReadingAsaltabancos “Mrs. Doubtfire” arrestado en Pacific Grove tras irse de programa de libertad condicional
Un hombre de Sand City condenado por asaltar un banco en Santa Cruz mientras estaba vestido de mujer en abril, esta tras las rejas luego de irse de…
Continue ReadingTop 10 things you need to know to be prepared for El Nio
With the looming forecast of a very strong El Nio this winter, local governments and agencies are preparing for the worst. But there are things you…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas property owners won’t be in charge of sidewalks for now
UPDATE: 11/6/15 2:25 PM: Salinas city leaders have decided to shelve the idea of making property owners both responsible and liable for maintaining…
Continue ReadingBusiness skyrockets for roofers thanks to El Nio
Business is booming for roofers on the Central Coast. With recent rain people want to make sure their roof can withstand an El Nino winter. Roofers…
Continue ReadingRecreational crab fishing delay impacts local businesses
Recreational crab fishing in California has officially been delayed and we’re learning the commercial season may also be in jeopardy. This…
Continue ReadingFall is deer mating season, SPCA for Monterey County warns drivers
Fall is deer mating season on the Central Coast. The SPCA for Monterey County is warning drivers to use caution when driving. It’s advice that…
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Continue ReadingSalinas fire causes nearly $1 million in damages
An agriculture industrial center is badly damaged after a fire on Wednesday night. Fire officials say it started just after 11:00 p.m. at the…
Continue ReadingCrash Leads to Armed Robbery Arrest in Aptos
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people Thursday night, after an armed robbery in Aptos. It happened outside Safeway at the…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Innovative outreach program worked in Bay Area, will it work in Salinas to cut down violence?
A year ago, Joel Contreras and Sam Vaughn, two unlikely friends, met face to face. Contreras was just getting out of school one day in Richmond,…
Continue ReadingCovered California hace parada en hospital Salinas Valley Memorial
Si tienen planes de inscribirse para Covered California, ahora es el momento adecuado para hacerlo. Inscripcin abierta comenz el primero de noviembre…
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General Contest RulesThese are the general rules covering our contests and promotions for Recycle A Ride. If you ever have a question, please contact…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Woman killed in solo-car crash in Felton Thursday morning
UPDATE: 11/5/2015 4:55 PM: CHP has confirmed a 24-year-old woman was killed in a solo-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Felton. The accident happened…
Continue ReadingCovered California stops by Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
If you’re planning on signing up for Covered California, now is the time to do it. Open enrollment began Nov. 1, and will end Jan. 31. But…
Continue ReadingBig expansion on the way for Monterey Skatepark
A big expansion is on the way for the Monterey Skatepark. The park will close for 45 days, starting Friday, for the construction work. The city of…
Continue ReadingLighthouse Avenue tunnel to close overnight Thursday
The lighthouse Avenue tunnel will be closed in both directions from 11 p.m. Thursday night to 6 a.m. Friday morning. The city of Monterey will be…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Co. deputies warn about fake Xanax
A counterfeit pill is circulating on streets of Santa Cruz County and the Sheriff’s Department wants to warn the public about the deadly pill.…
Continue ReadingBomb threat cancels class for five King City schools and early childhood center
UPDATE 11/4/15 3:15 PM: A bomb threat forced the King City Union School District to cancel classes on Wednesday. After several sweeps at its schools,…
Continue ReadingProposition 47 making a difference for Capitola man
It’s been one year since voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 47. The measure reduced penalties for most nonviolent property and drug…
Continue ReadingTask force tackles short-term rentals in Pacific Grove
Founded in the 1870s as a Methodist summer retreat, Pacific Grove has been a vacation getaway for decades. Recently, more and more short term…
Continue ReadingTraffic stop leads to major bust in Scotts Valley
Officers made a major bust during a traffic stop Wednesday night in Scotts Valley. Scotts Valley Officers say it happened just before 11:00 p.m. on…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s first flu death of season reported in Santa Clara County
California Department of Public Health officials have confirmed the state’s first influenza-associated death this year. The individual who died…
Continue ReadingSpecial Report: A look at Salinas’ homicide rate
A disturbing trend in Monterey County; teens are being killed at a faster rate than anywhere else in the state, according to a recent study on youth…
Continue ReadingCancelan clases en King City tras amenaza de bomba
Administradores escolares del Distrito Escolar de King City cancelaron clases en seis escuelas, el mircoles, luego de recibir una amenaza de bomba.…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Could a Bay Area program reducing homicides work for Salinas?
An innovative outreach program in Richmond, CA has been credited with cutting down the number of homicides in the city. The program has helped reduce…
Continue ReadingPeligrosa droga callejera posiblemente provoc la muerte de 2 personas en Condado de Santa Cruz
Una versin falsificada del medicamente recetado Alprazolam posiblemente est siendo vendido en las calles del Condado de Santa Cruz, segn la Oficina…
Continue ReadingCounty of Monterey city, school and special district election results
UPDATED 11/4/15 12:25a.m: Here is a look at the Semi-Final Official Report 03 for the county of Monterey city, school and special district elections.…
Continue ReadingSospechoso de homicidio que huy a Mxico tras doble homicidio en Watsonville se declara no culpable
El hombre recientemente arrestado por la muerte de Jaelyn Zavala de 4 aos de edad y Ramn Rendn enfrent un juez del Condado de Santa Cruz el martes…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Monterey and Carmel City Councils take on smoking ordinances
UPDATE 11/3/15 10 p.m.: On Tuesday night, the Monterey and Carmel City Councils discussed policies regarding smoking in public areas. Both decided to…
Continue ReadingVandals target the Mission Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are investigating a case of vandalism at the Mission Santa Cruz as a hate crime. Police say Holy Cross staff noticed red paint on…
Continue ReadingBen Lomond man arrested after leading officers on car chase in stolen car
A Ben Lomond man faces eight charges, three of which are felonies, after allegedly leading CHP officers on a car chase through Aptos Monday. Making…
Continue ReadingHollister police arrest juvenile in connection to one of two recent school threats
The Hollister Police Department arrested a juvenile in connection to one of two recent threats made toward Marguerite Maze Middle School. The arrest…
Continue ReadingSalinas warming shelter set to open next week
The warming shelter on Lincoln St. in Salinas is set to open Monday, November 9. The center is opening earlier this year because organizers are ahead…
Continue ReadingDangerous street drug possibly being sold on Santa Cruz streets
A counterfeit version of the prescription drug Alprazolam is possibly being sold on the streets of Santa Cruz County, according to the Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingMurder suspect who fled after double homicide in Watsonville pleads not guilty
The man most recently arrested in the killing of 4-year-old Jaelyn Zavala and Ramon Rendon faced a Santa Cruz County judge Tuesday morning. Marcos…
Continue ReadingMan shot in leg on Garner Avenue in Salinas
Salinas Police officers are investigating a shooting on Garner Avenue Monday evening. The department said a red or burgundy-colored SUV with two…
Continue ReadingSan Benito County leaders plan for El Nio
With strong El Nio predictions, emergency officials in San Benito County have been brainstorming a game plan to help get residents through major…
Continue ReadingSalinas community mourns loss of Juan Perez, 16
The Salinas community is mourning the loss of a teen shot and killed Sunday while riding his bike home. Residents have placed flowers and candles…
Continue ReadingRainy start to the week spells some trouble for local roads
From closures to crashes, first responders and county road crews were busy on Monday morning. Rain caused localized flooding through South County.…
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