Mujer baleada mientras caminaba con su prima en Salinas
Investigadores del Departamento de Polica de Salinas estn investigando una balacera que lesion a una mujer de 26 aos de edad el lunes por la tarde.…
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Medical marijuana debate heats up in Gonzales
Medical marijuana in Gonzales sparked debate at Monday night’s city council meeting. It was supposed to be a meeting to update city leaders on…
Continue ReadingWoman shot while walking with cousin in Salinas
Salinas police are investigating a shooting that injured a 26-year-old woman. According to police, two female cousins, ages 26 and 22, started…
Continue ReadingObama’s “Four Point Strategy” to combat ISIS
Just one day after President Obama’s prime-time promise that terrorists with the Islamic State would be destroyed, some say he’s not…
Continue ReadingPolica de Watsonville necesita identificar a sujetos captados por cmara en carro robado
La Polica de Watsonville necesita la ayuda del pblico para identificar a dos sujetos que fueron captados por cmaras de trnsito enun carro robado.…
Continue ReadingPolica de Santa Cruz investiga balacera que dej a un herido
El Departamento de Polica de Santa Cruz est investigando una balacera y un accidente, en el cual el conductor se dio a la fuga, que se registraron…
Continue ReadingMadre da a luz en subestacin de Alguaciles del Condado de Santa Cruz
Un beb recin nacido llamado Lucas, tendr una gran historia que contar el resto de su vida. El lunes en la maana, Lucas decidi que era tiempo de…
Continue ReadingMountain lion spotted in Pacific Grove on Monday
A mountain lion was spotted in Pacific Grove on Monday according to police. Officers said the animal was seen on a large tree limb in a residential…
Continue ReadingTres Pinos teen killed in Monday morning crash, CHP says
A 17-year-old male from Tres Pinos was killed during a crash Monday morning in Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers said the…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Police investigate shooting and hit & run
The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a shooting and a hit and run that happened nearly simultaneously Saturday around 2:30 p.m.…
Continue ReadingSpecial delivery: Baby born at Santa Cruz County Sheriff Substation
A newborn named Lucas will have a great story to tell for the rest of his life. Early Monday morning, Lucas decided it was time to come out and his…
Continue ReadingDel Rey Woods Elementary teacher wins Classroom Makeover
Our local teachers often use their own money to bring much needed supplies to their classroom. That’s why NewsChannel 5 is asking our viewers…
Continue ReadingKing City teacher wins Classroom Makeover
Our local teachers often use their own money to bring much needed supplies to their classroom. That’s why NewsChannel 5 is asking our viewers…
Continue ReadingGonzales High School teacher wins Classroom Makeover
Our local teachers often use their own money to bring much needed supplies to their classroom. That’s why NewsChannel 5 is asking our viewers…
Continue ReadingLuis Alejo running for Monterey County supervisor seat
Assemblyman Luis Alejo has decided to run for the District 1 seat on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. He announced the decision Monday on…
Continue ReadingHoliday vigil for lives lost in Salinas
A holiday vigil in Salinas gave families who have lost loved ones a time to grieve and heal. The holiday season is often one of the hardest times of…
Continue ReadingSaving lives through organ donation
There are hundreds of people on the waiting list for an organ transplant in Monterey County. George Grimm, Salinas, says he might not be here if it…
Continue ReadingStudent behavior program proving successful for Monterey Peninsula students
In a day and age where the word ‘bullying’ seems to be the newest trend, we’re asking. Are things really getting worse or are we…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Sheriff’s Deputies undergo active shooter training
The mass shooting in San Bernardino has some law enforcement agencies on the Central Coast taking another look at training tactics. But, it’s…
Continue ReadingGun sales spike in CA after San Bernardino Shooting
California gun and ammunition sales have increased in the last few days. Gun Owners of California believe it has to do with the deadly shooting in…
Continue ReadingBernie Sanders national campaign amps up Watsonville supporters
“He has a great and progressive message, he’s very true and authentic,” said Bernie Sanders campaign volunteer and coordinator…
Continue ReadingWatsonville lights 35ft tall Tree
Watsonville held its 4th annual tree lighting ceremony in the City Plaza. The Aptos Blue Sequoia was donated and has more than 2,500 lights.…
Continue ReadingLa Costa Central cuenta con decenas de nuevos oficiales tras graduarse de academia de polica
La Costa Central ahora cuenta con 35 nuevos oficiales que estn listos para servir y proteger a la comunidad. Todos se graduaron el jueves despus de…
Continue ReadingMonterey moves to ban medical marijuana grows and deliveries
Monterey is one step closer to banning medical marijuana grows and deliveries in the city. This comes as the state is set to take over local laws on…
Continue ReadingNew Central Coast police officers face challenging times
Law enforcement agencies on the Central Coast are struggling to fill positions. That includes the Salinas police department, who is still in need of…
Continue ReadingPorter’s chef reveals bacon recipe
Chef Johnny De Vivo of Porter’s in the Forest is known for tasty homemade bacon, but he will make his big debut on the food network this…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast looks into mass shooting preparedness
A massive emergency response to Wednesday’s deadly shooting in San Bernardino, serves as wake up call for some local agencies. “Just this…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police looking for person responsible for beating dog to death
Salinas Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty and the department needs the public’s help finding the person responsible for the…
Continue ReadingPatrulla de Caminos pide ayuda del pblico en investigacin de accidente fatal
La Patrulla de Caminos de California est pidiendo la ayuda del pblico para encontrar al amigo de la vctima de un accidente fatal. Kevin Wesley McCray…
Continue ReadingCHP asks for public’s help in fatal crash investigation
The California Highway Patrol is asking the public for help finding a friend of the victim of a deadly crash. Kevin Wesley McCray was hit by a car as…
Continue ReadingPedestrian killed in crash near Salinas identified
UPDATE 12/3/15 7:03 P.M.: The California Highway Patrol has identified the victim hit and killed by a car Wednesday as 39-year-old Jason William…
Continue ReadingChristmas tree sellers handle customers’ demands, drought
The days following Thanksgiving tend to be the busiest for Christmas tree sellers. But, dealers and growers are stumped trying to fill…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Bacteria advisory lifted at Monterey Municipal Beach
UPDATE 12/3/2015 11:47 AM: An advisory for Monterey Municipal Beach has been lifted after high levels of bacteria were found in the water on Monday,…
Continue ReadingPeninsula Cold Case Project: 1982 cold cases may be related
UPDATE 12/2/15 4:45 PM: On Wednesday, a major announcement involving two cold cases on the Monterey Peninsula. Law enforcement agencies are linking…
Continue ReadingMST to help out vets
In just a few days, local veterans will be able to get around town for a lot less money. Thanks to government funding, veterans around the area will…
Continue ReadingSalinas residents concered over lack of affordable housing
Salinas residents say finding affordable housing in the city is harder than one would think. City leaders are working to change that as they update…
Continue ReadingAutoridades de Pennsula de Monterey vinculan sospechoso a dos homicidios de 1982
Autoridades revelaron nuevos detalles, el mircoles, sobre dos homicidios que se registraron hace ms de 30 aos en la Pennsula de Monterey.…
Continue ReadingTwo arrested during Watsonville motel drug bust
Watsonville Police said two people were arrested after a search at a motel Tuesday night. Officers said they were dispatched to Rodeway Inn on W.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Monterey Verizon store hit by armed robber
UPDATE 12/2/2015 2:04PM: Verizon Store Manager Steve Callahan told NewsChannel5 he was working alone at the time of the robbery and there were no…
Continue ReadingTwo more cities look to ban medical marijuana in Monterey County
Access to medical marijuana on the Monterey Peninsula is limited and two cities are considering new bans. On Tuesday night, Monterey voted to ban…
Continue ReadingWood burning fireplaces raise air quality concerns
With temperatures beginning to drop, many people are warming up by using their fire places. Air pollution managers said burning wood can be a hazard…
Continue ReadingSen. Bill Monning seeks re-election in 2016
State Senator Bill Monning is announcing his plans for the upcoming election season — He is seeking re-election to California’s 17th…
Continue ReadingSalinas turns over homeless encampment cleanup services to local company
Salinas city council members say homelessness is a top priority for them. “Homelessness is affecting all cities on the Central Coast, and it is…
Continue ReadingMonterey Conference Center renovation construction starts next week
The Monterey Conference Center is the largest meeting center on the Peninsula; not to mention, an iconic building in the heart of downtown. Built 38…
Continue ReadingFBI offering $10,000 reward for violent Salinas bank robbery
The FBI said its offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrests and prosecution of three men who robbed a Salinas bank last month.…
Continue ReadingPG&E prepares Santa Cruz Mountains for falling trees during winter storms
UPDATE 12/1/2015:Storm preps are underway in the Santa Cruz Mountains as Pacific Gas & Electric works to prevent power outages this winter.…
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