Monterey gym sees spike in memberships
The new year often represents a clean slate, a chance to do things differently. For many, that means eating right and working out. “My new…
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Monterey rings in the new year with artistic expression
The thunder of Taiko drummers kicked off the 23rd annual First Night Monterey. With roots starting in Boston, the New Year’s Eve celebration…
Continue ReadingSelfie-incriminating evidence leads to robbery arrest
Authorities on the Peninsula are asking for the public’s help finding two additional robbery and kidnapping suspects who held up victims at…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast law enforcement prepping for New Year’s Eve
Preparations are underway for the 23rd annual First Night Monterey which is expected to bring out thousands of people. “In one place it’s…
Continue ReadingHow to get home safe New Year’s Eve
When the clock strikes midnight the champagne starts flowing. You’re celebrating the New Year with friends and family but as the night winds…
Continue ReadingArrestan a hombre de Watsonville por secuestrar y estrangular a madre de sus hijos
La Polica de Watsonville dijo que oficiales arrestaron a un hombre acusado de secuestrar, estrangular y amenazar a muerte a la mam de sus hijos.…
Continue ReadingFBI dice que nmero de robos de banco han bajado, incluyendo la Costa Central
El FBI anunci el mircoles que el nmero de robos de banco en nuestra rea ha estado bajando, pero an piden la ayuda del pblico en resolver varios casos…
Continue ReadingComunidad se une para comprarle mano robtica a una joven de Watsonville
Una joven de Watsonville con una enfermedad que la ha dejado en una silla de ruedas, recibi mucho apoyo de su comunidad. De hecho, varios se unieron…
Continue ReadingDistracted walking accidents on the rise
We often hear about the dangers of texting and driving, but there are growing concerns over distracted walking are growing as well. People are…
Continue ReadingMany homeless dealing with the cold even with available space in shelters
As near freezing overnight temperatures hit the Central Coast, many homeless people are left outside dealing with the cold, but it’s not always…
Continue ReadingFBI says bank robberies across Northern California District down in 2015
UPDATE 12/30/15 5:50 p.m.: The FBI says the number of bank robberies in our area has been going down, but it’s still asking for the…
Continue ReadingRenting or buying on the Central Coast; What’s more affordable?
Does it make more sense to rent or buy on the Central Coast? A recent report from RealtyTrac shows renting is the more affordable option. That same…
Continue ReadingBicyclist and drivers no longer allowed to wear earbuds or headphones
Starting Jan. 1, motorists and bicyclists will no longer be allowed to wear headphones, earbuds or earplugs. Some in the cycling community say this…
Continue Reading4.4-magnitude earthquake shakes southern California suburbs
A preliminary 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck in southern California Tuesday evening, according to the USGS. The earthquake struck two miles south of…
Continue ReadingSPCA para el Condado de Monterey rescata cachorros en Carmel
Investigadores del SPCA para el Condado de Monterey anunciaron el martes que estn buscando a personas que compararon o recibieron cachorros de un…
Continue ReadingCaught on camera in Santa Cruz: All kinds of night prowlers
Recent footage from a home surveillance camera is a good reminder to keep cars locked, items off front porches, and pets inside. The Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingUnderage puppies sold at Crossroads Carmel rescued by SPCA
The SPCA for Monterey County rescued several underage puppies that were sold at Crossroads Carmel within the past few days. The puppies are five-week…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Pregnant seal that tried to cross highway out of danger’s way
UPDATE 12/29/15 4:30 PM: Negotiations have ended peacefully between the seal and marine experts. According to The Marine Mammal Center’s…
Continue ReadingFormer “Glee” star arrested in child porn investigation
Former “Glee” star Mark Salling was arrested in Los Angeles Tuesday during a child pornography investigation at his home. According to…
Continue ReadingGun sales up in California
As we look back on 2015, guns have been a big talker this year. In California, gun sales are on the rise despite tough restrictions, and many say…
Continue ReadingWork on Highway 1/17 starts next week
A project that will widen and resurface the shoulders of Highway 1 and Highway 17 will begin January 4. The work will primarily take place overnight.…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police make 12 arrests in 40 homicides
The death of 49-year-old Efren Castro marks the 40th homicide investigation of the year in Salinas. Police say his body was found in a car on Kimmel…
Continue Reading4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off California coast
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of California Monday night, according to the USGS. The earthquake struck 64 miles northwest of Eureka…
Continue ReadingPolica identifica a jovencito quien fue baleado a muerte en Watsonville
ACTUALIZACIN 12/28/2015: La Polica de Watsonville ha identificado a Aarn Jos Lpez de 15 aos de edad como la persona que fue baleada a muerte el 23 de…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas identifica hombre encontrado muerto dentro de un carro la maana de Navidad
ACTUALIZACIN 12/28/2015: La Polica de Salinas identific al hombre encontrado muerto en un carro la maana de Navidad como Efrn Castro de 49 aos de…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas police ID man found dead inside car on Christmas day
UPDATE 12/28/15: Salinas police identified the man found dead inside a vehicle on Christmas day as Efren Castro. Investigators said they found his…
Continue ReadingHombre de Salinas arrestado tras atropellar a nio quien muri un da despus de Navidad
El Departamento de Polica de Salinas dijo que arrest a Juan Rodrguez de 24 aos de edad, en conexin a un accidente, la semana pasada, que cobr la vida…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Teen fatally shot in Watsonville ID’d
UPDATE 12/28/15: The teenager shot and killed in Watsonville on Dec. 23 has been identified as Aaron Jose Lopez according to Watsonivlle police.…
Continue ReadingDeputies: 30-year-old man found dead outside Greenfield city limits
Monterey County Deputies are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man found dead in Greenfield, Saturday afternoon. Deputies said they responded…
Continue ReadingInjuries at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton
UPDATED 12/28/15 6:30pm Roaring Camp Railroad has issued a press release about today’s accident. It says the cause of the abrupt stop,…
Continue ReadingLocal law enforcement cracking down on drunk drivers
“Thirty percent of our fatal collisions in this county are because of drugs and alcohol,” said California Highway Patrol officer Oscar…
Continue ReadingSalinas boy dies from hit & run injuries. Arrest made
UPDATE 12/28/15 Noon: The Salinas Police Department says it arrested 24-year old Juan Rodriquez of Salinas on 12/23 in connection with a hit &…
Continue ReadingOfficers investigate armed robbery at El Pueblo Market in Watsonville
Police are looking for the man who robbed El Pueblo Market in Watsonville. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Union Street when officers a man…
Continue ReadingDomestic violence call leads to standoff in Boulder Creek
A domestic call in Boulder Creek led to a standoff with Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputies, Saturday morning. According to deputies, it…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s minimum wage increasing January 1st
In 2014 California’s minimum wage went up a buck to $9 an hour and in less than five days it will go up to $10 dollars an hour. and in less…
Continue ReadingAfter Christmas sales expected to trump Black Friday
“After Christmas doesn’t hurt, we figured we’d get a good price,” said Cliff Charney from Boston, MA. Christmas may be over…
Continue ReadingKayakers enjoy chilly weather in Moss Landing
Believe it or not but the chilly temperatures are makings some people want to get out on the water. Kayak Connection says it’s been a busy week…
Continue ReadingCelebrating Christmas on the Central Coast
There’s no cookie cutter way to celebrate Christmas on the Central Coast. “We first got ice cream then we went to the movie theater and…
Continue ReadingSalinas police investigate 40th homicide of the year
Salinas Police investigate the cities 40th homicide of the year. It happened Christmas morning on the 1100 block of Kimmel Street in East Salinas.…
Continue ReadingLake Tahoe snow affecting Carmel tourism
“It sounds romantic and it is romantic,” said Randy Barton from Reno, Nevada. “It’s almost like a title of a book like,…
Continue ReadingNew details on Huntsman and Curiel case
As of right now all documents related to the search warrant in the Tami Huntsman and Gonzalo Curiel case will not be open to the public because the…
Continue ReadingProcrastinators on the hunt for last minute gifts
“Me and my brother we just like split and I was like you go get this and I’ll go get this and we’ll meet at the line,” said…
Continue ReadingMiles de personas viajaran durante estos das festivos, segn expertos.
Durante estas temporadas festivas, miles de personas alrededor del pas estn hacienda lo posible para llegar a casa. Segn la compaa de seguro , 90% de…
Continue ReadingRestaurantes tamaleros trabajan sin descanso en la Costa Central
Varios restaurantes en la costa central no descasaron para cumplir con la demanda de tamales esta temporada navidea. Incluso varios restaurantes en…
Continue ReadingJuez: Orden de cateo sellado en el caso de homicidio de 2 nios de Salinas
ACTUALIZACIN 12/24/2015 5:20 PM: Un juez de La Corte Superior del Condado de Monterey ha sellado la orden de cateo que fue llevada acabo en la casa…
Continue ReadingDeputies recover stolen car near Freedom Boulevard
Deputies say they’ve recovered a stolen car after arresting a man in Watsonville Thursday night. It happened near Freedom Boulevard and…
Continue ReadingSalinas candlelight vigil to remember children killed after ‘ongoing abuse’
On Wednesday night, family and community members gathered to remember 3-year-old Delylah Tara and 6-year-old Shaun Tara outside their former home in…
Continue ReadingPolica arresta a dos sospechosos en caso de asesinato en la Playa Estatal de Marina
Dos sospechosos han sido arrestados por el asesinato de un hombre de 52 aos de edad. El asesinato ocurri en la playa Estatal de Marina el 12 de…
Continue Readingla Selva Beach residents upset over new Verizon cell tower
“I feel powerless, I have no say about what’s going to happen right in my backyard.,” said Lisa Frost, a La Selva Beach resident…
Continue ReadingHit and run victim in critical condition.
It happened just before 7:00 PM on Tuesday, at the intersection of Sanborn and Kilbreth in Salinas. “The suspect vehicle was driving in the…
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