Shots fired near Northridge Mall in Salinas
Salinas Police are on the lookout after someone fired shots near the Northridge Mall. It happened Tuesday night, just after 10:00 p.m. Two men in…
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Police find stolen car in Watsonville
Police recovered a stolen car in Watsonville Tuesday night. It happened on Green Valley Road and Main Street when officers made a high risk traffic…
Continue ReadingRecord breaking number of marine mammals stranded because of El Nino, experts say
Marine biologists say they’re seeing a record breaking number of stranded marine mammals across the California Coast this year. Science,…
Continue ReadingIncumbent Fernando Armenta running for MoCo Board of Supervisors
The race for a Monterey County Supervisor’s seat is getting crowded. Incumbent Fernando Armenta announced Monday he’ll seek another…
Continue ReadingPolicy change involving where paroled sex offenders can live
A big change in California involving where paroled sex offenders are allowed to live. In 2006, California voters passed Prop 83, also known…
Continue ReadingMonterey Police: Homeless men freeze to death
The Monterey Police Department said two homeless men froze to death during Sunday night’s cold temperatures. Police said the men were found on…
Continue ReadingJurado encuentra culpable a pandillero de Salinas por la muerte de nio de 6 aos
El lunes, un jurado del Condado de Monterey encontr a Bernardo Camacho culpable de asesinato en primer grado por la muerte de un nio de 6 aos durante…
Continue ReadingDriver killed in Morgan Hill crash suspected of being under the influence of alcohol
The California Highway Patrol said a 28-year-old man was killed during a crash on Highway 101 southbound, north of E. Dunne Ave. in Morgan Hill.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas gang member found guilty of killing 6-year-old boy
UPDATE 12/14/2015 11:47 AM: On Monday, a Monterey County jury found Bernardo Camacho guilty of first degree murder for the killing of a 6-year-old…
Continue ReadingCoastal Commission gives into Carmel over beach bonfire debate
The beach bonfire battle is heating up in Carmel. In the fuel debate over wood versus propane, the California Coastal Commission on Fridaysided with…
Continue ReadingCamp Hillary teaches locals how to campaign
“We are forming grassroots activities and that includes phone banks, that includes visibility,” said Shawn Bagley, with the Democratic…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast downpour leaves thousands without power
Collisions, downed power lines and minor slides were the result of heavy rains and gusty winds. “The rain started coming down pretty hard,…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: PG&E has restored power to over 1,000 customers on the Central Coast
UPDATE 12/13/15 9:33 PM: Pacific Gas and Electric company officials said they have restored power to over 1,000 customers on the Central Coast, who…
Continue ReadingMonday expected to be busiest day at the post office
The Postal Service predicts that Monday, December 14th will be the busiest mailing and shipping day for holiday packages, letters and cards. The…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Deadly officer-involved shooting in Marina Thursday night
“It was a dynamic scene action was happening immediately.” The Monterey County District Attorney’s office says around 8:20 Thursday…
Continue ReadingOficial de Marina dispara y mata a hombre acusado de atacar y apualar a su esposa
Un caso de violencia domestica acab en una balacera mortal a manos de oficiales de la ciudad de Marina el jueves en la noche, segn la Oficina del…
Continue ReadingTwo arrested for prostitution in Monterey
Two people are facing charges for prostitution in Monterey after an undercover investigation by police. Officers said Siau San Tee, of New York and…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County man sentenced to prison in carjacking case
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office said Nathan Anderson was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison for a nine day crime…
Continue ReadingPrunedale man leads deputies on a foot chase
On Friday, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect led deputies on a foot chase near Beatrice Rd. and Highway 101 at about 10:18…
Continue ReadingNew Ag-Tech center opens in downtown Salinas
The age-old Ag industry is going high-tech. Western Growers launched the first ever Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology in Salinas…
Continue ReadingSalinas crews prepare for rain
A lot of action going on at the City of Salinas maintenance yard. Crews handled the usual daily tasks, while preparing for all problems that come…
Continue ReadingNursing shortage felt across the country
“Everyday when I leave my job I want to make sure that I made a difference in somebody’s life,” said Salinas Valley Memorial…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Suspect search in Santa Cruz neighborhood called off
UPDATE: Santa Cruz Police said a search for suspect who assaulted an officer is now over. Residents were asked to stay inside in the areas near Ocean…
Continue ReadingMonterey Regional Airport completes runway updating
On Thursday, the Monterey Regional Airport said federally mandated runway safety improvements had been officially completed. Airport General Manager…
Continue ReadingPolice warn against holiday package theft
As more people shop online for the holiday season, police are warning against ‘front porch pirates.’ Every year around this time, law…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz transients arrested for stolen vehicle
On Tuesday, Santa Cruz Police recovered a pickup that had been stolen by two transients. Late Tuesday, a man called 911 when he recognized his stolen…
Continue ReadingConstruction on new FedEx facility underway in Watsonville
A major business boost is coming to Watsonville. Construction on a brand new FedEx facility is underway along Highway 1 near Riverside Drive.…
Continue ReadingPajaro River flooding preparations with upcoming storm
The Pajaro River mouth is a trouble spot for flooding because it’s part of a massive watershed. 15-hundred square miles of rivers, creeks and…
Continue ReadingFull speed ahead for high speed internet in Santa Cruz
Everyone uses the internet, whether it’s to download a song or run a multi-million dollar business. The truth is no matter what the task is, a…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Police seek information on burglary suspect
Santa Cruz Police are looking for a burglary suspect seen in surveillance video from inside the victim’s home last Saturday. Officers said the…
Continue ReadingEleven unlicensed contractors cited in Hollister during sting operation
Eleven people from four different counties are facing fines for working as unlicensed contractors, according to state investigators. The Contractors…
Continue ReadingThree arrests made during Monterey County parolee sweep
On Tuesday, three people were arrested during a check on parolees by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office SAFE Team. Deputies said Johnny…
Continue ReadingConstruccin en la Autopista 68 causar demoras el mircoles
Trabajadores de la agencia estatal Caltrans estn ocupados realineando la carretera y agregando un semforo en la interseccin de la Autopista 68 y…
Continue ReadingDriver robbed at gunpoint in Monterey Monday evening
A driver was robbed in a parking lot in Monterey Monday evening, according to police. Officers said a man armed with a handgun approached the victim…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County sets new rules for commercial cultivation of medical marijuana
On Tuesday, Santa Cruz County Supervisors approved the county’s first local licensing system for commercial medical marijuana cultivation. The…
Continue ReadingMoCo Supervisors respond to concerns about ICE at county jail
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is addressing concerns some groups have regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents working out of…
Continue ReadingKing City Council discusses district-based elections
During Tuesday’s King City council meeting, members continued discussion about how council members are elected, and if the current process…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest man behind robberies in Marina
Marina Police arrested a man Wednesday they said is behind multiple robberies in the city. It all started late Tuesday into the early hours of…
Continue ReadingAeronave militar aterriza de emergencia en Monterey
Una aeronave militar tuvo que aterrizar de emergencia el martes en la noche en Monterey. Segn funcionarios, el incidente ocurri aproximadamente a las…
Continue ReadingHombre sentado en carro baleado luego de que sospechoso lo asalta en Watsonville
La Polica de Watsonville dijo que un hombre hispano fue baleado despus que el sospechoso lo asaltara el martes por la noche. Oficiales respondieron…
Continue ReadingOvernight stabbing outside market near Watsonville
One man is injured after an overnight stabbing in the parking lot of a Royal Oaks market. It happened just after 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday night outside…
Continue ReadingMan shot in Watsonville armed robbery
Watsonville police were dispatched to the area of Madison and Stanford streets at about 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday night, in response to an armed robbery.…
Continue ReadingMilitary jet makes emergency landing in Monterey
A military aircraft made an emergency landing Tuesday night in Monterey. Officials say it happened around 8:00 p.m., when A KC-10 air force jet…
Continue ReadingJefe Interino de Polica de Watsonville y Alcalde juramentados durante junta del concilio
El Subjefe de Polica de Watsonville David McCartney fue juramentado como el nuevo Jefe Interino de Polica durante la junta del concilio el martes.…
Continue ReadingUranium in drinking water not a concern on the Monterey Peninsula
Aninvestigation by the Associated Presswas done in California’s Central Valley. It found higher levels of uranium in drinking water. A result…
Continue ReadingRoad construction on Highway 68 will cause delays Wednesday
Caltrans is busy realigning the road and adding a three way signal at the intersection of Highway 68 and Hitchcock Road. On Tuesday, project…
Continue ReadingGilroy mayor announces he’s resigning
Gilroy Mayor Don Gage announced he’s resigning on December 31, 2015. Mayor Gage is a native of Gilroy and has served the city for decades. On…
Continue ReadingWatsonville High School teacher’s car stolen
Watsonville police officers are looking for two young men who they say stole a teacher’s car. On November 10, a Watsonville High School teacher…
Continue ReadingScotts Valley emergency preparedness workshop tonight
The Scotts Valley Police Department is hosting a free emergency preparedness workshop Tuesday evening in light of El Nio. The workshop is taking…
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