AAA expects record number of holiday travelers
Whether it’s by planes, trains or automobile, AAA says for the first time ever, it is expecting more than 100 million Americans to travel this…
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Polica de Salinas identifica a segunda vctima de doble homicidio en parque Natividad Creek
ACTUALIZACIN 12/23/2015 4:35 PM: La Polica de Salinas ha identificado a la segunda vctima de un doble homicidio del pasado sbado por la tarde.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Second person dead in Aromas deadly crash Monday night
UPDATE 12/23/2015 4:08 PM: California Highway Patrol said the male driver involved in a crash at Chittenden Rd. and School Rd. in Aromas Monday night…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas police identify second victim in double homicide at Natividad Creek Park
UPDATE 12/23/2015 11:55 AM: Salinas police have identified the second victim in a double homicide case last Saturday night. Investigators said Hugo…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Two arrested in Marina State Beach murder case
UPDATE 12/23/2015 11:12 AM: Two suspects have been arrested in the killing of a 52-year-old man at Marina State Beach on December 12, according to…
Continue ReadingCHP responds to nearly 50 crashes along Central Coast during latest storm
Another round of winter rain pounds the Central Coast, keeping first responders across four counties busy into the early morning hours. Between…
Continue ReadingSpike in car thefts in King City
King City police said there’s been a spike in auto thefts during the last two months. Ten cars were stolen in November, and so far, ten have…
Continue ReadingCarmel and Monterey see increase in car break-ins
“I think that’s a correlation with people who start shopping and then leaving things in their cars,” said Carmel Police Commander…
Continue ReadingYoung boy hit by car in Salinas
A 10-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was hit by a car in Salinas. According to the Salinas Police Department, the boy was hit on Sanborn…
Continue ReadingAnciano de 93 aos muere en accidente automovilstico en King City
La Patrulla de Caminos de California est investigando un accidente fatal que ocurri el lunes en la noche en King City. Segn oficiales, un hombre de…
Continue ReadingPatrulla de Caminos responde a casi 50 accidentes en la Costa Central durante reciente tormenta
Otra ronda de lluvias invernales azota la Costa Central, manteniendo muy ocupados a los que se la pasaron respondiendo a accidentes a lo largo de…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Donations being accepted for Salinas children killed and tortured
UPDATE 12/22/2015 1:00 PM: The Salinas Police Officers Association Victims Fund is officially up and running. Click here to donate. The association…
Continue Reading93-year-old killed in car crash in King City
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened Monday night in King City. According to the CHP, a 93-year-old man from…
Continue ReadingSea otter gives birth near aquarium
A wild sea otter gave birth to a pup in the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Great Tide Pool Sunday. The mom and baby already have fans from across the…
Continue ReadingTip leads to arrest of parolee with gun, drugs and burglary tools
A tip about a suspicious car led to the arrest of a parolee with a gun, drugs and burglary tools in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz patrol officers arrested…
Continue ReadingHouse fire leads to discovery of butane hash oil lab in Aptos
A house fire led to the discovery of a butane hash oil lab in Aptos. The suspect and homeowner, Antonio Gallindo-Perches, 43, was severely burned,…
Continue ReadingSalinas couple charged in child abuse case
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has charged a couple in one of the worst cases of child abuse in Salinas history. 39-year-old…
Continue ReadingSalvation Army Salinas says donations are down this year
The Salvation Army Salinas said donations are down this holiday season. With Christmas just days away, volunteers are scrambling to meet their goal.…
Continue ReadingPersona muere tras accidente automovilstico en Aromas el lunes por la tarde
Una persona muri despus de un accidente automovilstico el lunes por la tarde en Aromas, segn oficiales de la Patrulla de Caminos de California.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Formal murder charges filed in deadly Salinas child abuse case
UPDATE 12/21/2015 12:10 PM: Formal murder charges have been filed against Tami Hunstman and Gonzalo Curiel in the deaths of two young children by the…
Continue ReadingHoliday shopping procrastinators shop Super Saturday
“Going in and out of stores and seeing what kinda hits my fancy,” said Sara Lee from Arlington , Texas. It’s the last Saturday…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz recognized for hot real estate
“Santa Cruz is red hot, sales here are unbelievable,” said Coldwell Banker in Aptos associate realtor Bill Cuccia. “This last…
Continue ReadingThe force awakened at Salinas Valley Comic Con
Star Wars not only took over movie theaters this weekend but also the second annual Salinas Valley Comic Con. More than 30 vendors sold unique comic…
Continue ReadingPBS documentary profiles East Salinas teacher and student
A heartwarming friendship between a student growing up in a migrant family and an east Salinas teacher has inspired a documentary on PBS. The film is…
Continue ReadingPolice determine San Benito High School threat is “not credible”
The Hollister Police Department says a reported threat against San Benito High School was not credible. Investigators say the lesson is to be careful…
Continue ReadingHow did Tami Huntsman get custody of children?
Many people are wondering how Tami Joy Huntsman got custody of the children she’s now suspected of killing. NewsChannel 5 has found out the…
Continue ReadingMovie theaters beefing up security for Star Wars crowds
“My legs are shaking right now I want to sit down and get it on, go watch the show,” said Star Wars fan Thomas Madrid. Even though the…
Continue ReadingAgency struggles under the difficulties in determining child abuse
The Monterey County Child Protective Services said it receives 2,600 referrals of child abuse and neglect each year. That agency and police will…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Autopsies show children died outside of Shasta County
UPDATE 12/17/2015: As of Thursday at noon, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said charges had not been formally filed in the…
Continue ReadingSister of two children found dead in storage locker speaks out
After losing her mom in a tragic car accident, 17-year-old Precious Aponte is now also mourning the loss of her 3 and 6-year-old half-siblings,…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Sheriff’s offering businesses active shooter training
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office says they respond to a few calls a week that involve concerns about workplace safety. “Just two…
Continue ReadingNew additions for Monterey Sheriff’s Office
It was a full house as 26 men and women were sworn to serve the people of Monterey County. “The challenges you face are great, but I believe…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas revela nuevos detalles sobre muerte de 2 nios encontrados en contenedores de plstico
El Departamento de Polica de Salinas y la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Monterey llevaron a cabo una rueda de prensa, el jueves, sobre el caso de…
Continue ReadingHombre arrestado tras atrincherarse por horas en Soledad
Un delincuente convicto de 43 aos de edad fue arrestado el martes por la tarde despus que un oficial de Soledad intent detener a un menor de edad que…
Continue ReadingOne severely burned in hash oil lab explosion
The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a hash oil lab following an explosion that severely burned someone. On Wednesday, the Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingPorn site takes over San Benito County Free Library webpage
UPDATE 12/17/15 11:15 AM: The San Benito County Free Library has a new website address after the old one was taken over by a pornography website. San…
Continue ReadingSeaside prepares for El Nio
It’s an all hands on deck operation when talking about El Nio hitting Seaside. “No matter what your job responsibility is, you are…
Continue ReadingMore funding to help homeless locals stay warm this winter
“It’s cold, I keep moving,” said Edgar Mendoza who is homeless. “Your hands get stiff and stuff like that.” People…
Continue ReadingOrganizacin policiaca de Watsonville le da gran experiencia navidea a familias de bajos ingresos
Varias familias de bajos ingresos tuvieron una gran experiencia Navidea gracias a la organizacin policiaca de Watsonville, Police Activities League,.…
Continue ReadingDisparan contra hombres afuera de Northridge Mall en Salinas
La Polica de Salinas est buscando al sospechoso que abri fuego contra dos hombres afuera del centro comercial Northridge Mall el martes por la noche.…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Public Works continues efforts on San Lorenzo Flood Control Project
El Nio preparations continue across the central coast. Today, the City of Santa Cruz focused its efforts on the flood control project for the San…
Continue ReadingMedical marijuana cultivation, delivery possibly coming to Del Rey Oaks
Medical marijuana cultivation and delivery could soon be a reality in Del Rey Oaks. In a three to two vote, Del Rey Oaks City Council approved the…
Continue ReadingSuspicious fire at CrossFit gym in Santa Cruz
A fire at a CrossFit gym on Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz appears to suspicious, according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department. Firefighters responded to…
Continue ReadingGreenfield, King City Police arrest 7 in probation sweep
The Greenfield and King City Police Departments teamed up for a joint probation and parole compliance check that resulted in seven arrests. The…
Continue ReadingPolica revela ms detalles sobre sospechosos del homicidio de dos nios
ACTUALIZACIN 12/16/2015 1:06 PM: El Departamento de Polica de Redding ha confirmado que Tami Huntsman y Gonzalo Curiel son considerados sospechosos…
Continue ReadingCovered California deadline extended
The Obama administration has extended the deadline to enroll for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The reason — high demand. In…
Continue ReadingSuspect in custody after SWAT standoff in Soledad
A convicted felon is behind bars, after a coincidental discovery in Soledad. On Tuesday afternoon, an officer attempted to stop a minor on foot, who…
Continue ReadingDeputies find stolen gifts under tree in Santa Cruz home
Front porch pirates continue to make their rounds throughout Santa Cruz County. We’re talking about people who steal mail from doorsteps. In…
Continue ReadingRio Del Mar homeowners clean up storm damage, bracing for next storm
UPDATE 12/15/2015 5:40: “I mean you could really hear it. You could hear it coming, you could hear the rain just banging on the house. You know…
Continue ReadingEl Nino expected to leave more and more sea lions stranded on shore
Roofs, storm drains, and powerlines are not the only things reeking the impacts from El Nino. Marine animals, especially sea lions, all across the…
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