AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in need of volunteers
It’s a busy time of year for the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, as they gear up to host the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. “It’s our…
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Vegetation grazing goats return to Ft. Ord
Grass-eating goats are back in action at Ft. Ord National Monument along Highway 68 in Monterey County. “943 goats are grazing next to Highway…
Continue Reading39 roosters rescued in cockfighting bust in North Monterey County
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said deputies busted a cockfighting operation in the Las Lomas area Sunday. Five roosters were found dead…
Continue ReadingRoads closed in Capitola after shooting
Santa Cruz County Deputies are asking drivers to avoid Capitola Road between 7th and 17th Avenues Tuesday morning, as they process the scene of a…
Continue ReadingMan charged in robbing Watsonville Fire Department
A man is behind bars Tuesday, after robbing the Watsonville Fire Department. It happened Monday night at Watsonville Fire Department Station 1 while…
Continue ReadingPolica de Marina arresta a sospechoso de violencia domstica en Santa Brbara
La Polica de Marina dijo que agentes arrestaron a un sospechoso de violencia domstica en la ciudad de Santa Brbara. Detectives del Departamento de…
Continue ReadingMarina Police arrest domestic violence suspect in Santa Barbara
Marina Police found a wanted domestic violence suspect in Santa Barbara. Detectives from the Marina Police Department Investigations Bureau traveled…
Continue ReadingInvestigadores creen que 2 paracaidistas estn muertos tras accidente en puente Bixby en Big Sur
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey llev a cabo una conferencia de prensa, el lunes en la tarde, para dar a conocer ms detalles sobre la…
Continue ReadingJane Doe homicide case
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a young woman who died in 2014. Homicide…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl 50 spurs economic boost for Central Coast
“We felt that driving 80 miles south was more attractive alternative than driving 60 miles north,” said Tim Ryan, Pebble Beach Resorts…
Continue ReadingSpeed limit lowered on part of Highway 17
It’s now the law to drive slower on a half-mile stretch of Highway 17. The speed limit has been lowered from 65 mph to 55 mph from the base of…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Water main leak closes Santa Cruz Wharf, repairs expected later in the week
UPDATE 1/25/16 1:38 PM: The Santa Cruz Wharf is shut down Monday afternoon following a water main leak reported by police Sunday morning. A four inch…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Three Big Sur hikers are no longer missing
UPDATE 1/24/16 1:40p.m: The Monterey County Sheriff’s office said the three Stockton hikers who were reported missing in Big Sur, have walked…
Continue ReadingFAA announces flight changes during Super Bowl 50
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is expecting 1,000-1,200 more aircraft to fly into the Bay Area for Super Bowl 50. The FAA has been…
Continue ReadingNew project sheds light on popular stretch of Santa Cruz
Community members and leaders celebrated the completion of a new edition to the San Lorenzo River Parkway, giving it flair and appeal. “The…
Continue ReadingAdvocates help Chinatown, petition and lawsuit for encampment sweeps underway
“I got a lot of food, clothes, socks, everything,” said Epifania Dunpit, who is homeless. More than 20 churches and agencies set up shop…
Continue ReadingHBO sets up trailers to film series in Monterey
“If people keep their eyes open they’ll see some of our cast out and about,” said “Big Little Lies” executive producer…
Continue ReadingDomoic acid levels in crab monitored closely
Has the ship sailed on the crab fishing season in Monterey Bay? “Keeps being pushed off into the future, and we really don’t know when it…
Continue ReadingCapitola street reopen after storm shut it down
East Cliff Drive was closed to traffic because of minor flooding. First responders tell us a combination of high tides and heavy rain caused water to…
Continue ReadingMujer de Marina, arrestada tras chocar bajo la influencia de alcohol
Una mujer de Marina est enfrentando varios cargos despus de chocar contra un complejo de apartamentos, el mircoles. Policas dijeron que respondieron…
Continue ReadingUn desamparado y oficial de Salinas sern honorados por salvarle la vida a una madre y su hijo
Un desamparado de Salinas y un oficial de la Patrulla de Caminos de California muy pronto sern honorados por salvarles la vida a un nio de 8 aos y a…
Continue ReadingPolicas de Salinas investigan choque fatal
Policas de Salinas estn investigando un accidente fatal que ocurri afuera de un hospital, el jueves. Segn oficiales el accidente ocurri por las…
Continue ReadingSalinas homeless man and CHP officer to be awarded for saving mom and son
A Salinas homeless man and a California Highway Patrol officer who worked together to save a mother and an 8-year-old boy from a terrifying crash…
Continue ReadingBig waves, El Nino conditions lead to uptick in rescues
Large waves and fast moving current generated by El Nino are leading to more rescues along the Central Coast, according to Central Fire in Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Sheriff’s Office is changing the way they police
Policing across the country is a hot button topic that’s caught the attention of many. “With the horrendous situations that are going on,…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Social Services makes changes after child abuse deaths
UPDATE 1/21/15 5:30 PM: As the state continues its investigation into the deaths of two children in Salinas, Monterey County Department of Social…
Continue ReadingSalinas sandbag sites open for weekend storms
Sandbag distribution sites are set up all around Salinas. The one at 426 Work Street has a shovel for people to use, however it’s recommended…
Continue ReadingCommunity and city leaders join forces to clean up Laguna Grande Park
Crime and destruction at Laguna Grande Park has the community and peninsula city leaders joining forces. Those living on the Monterey side of the…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate fatal crash in Salinas
The Salinas Police Department is investigating a deadly crash Thursday night. The accident happened near the intersection of Constitution Boulevard…
Continue ReadingAlguaciles del condado de Santa Cruz re-examinan su actuacin policial
La oficina del Sheriff del condado de Santa Cruz est introduciendo un nuevo programa que fue recomendado por el presidente de Los Estados Unidos,…
Continue ReadingCambios en el Departamento de Servicios Sociales tras el asesinato de dos nios de Salinas
Vienen grandes cambios para el Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Monterey, despus del trgico caso donde investigadores encontraron a…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: “COPS” to feature Salinas Police Department
UPDATE 1/21/16 4:30 PM: The Salinas Police Department will be featured in the TV show “COPS” on Monday, Feb. 8. The show starts at 8 p.m.…
Continue ReadingFencing operation discovered at Santa Cruz gas station
Santa Cruz Police discovered a fencing operation at the 76 Gas Station on Mission Street and Walnut Avenue. A fencer is someone who knowingly…
Continue ReadingCandle causes fire inside Castroville duplex
A candle was behind a house fire in Castroville Thursday morning, according to the North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County. Crews…
Continue ReadingAlert citizens help nab a bike thief and a car thief
A Santa Cruz bike thief and car thief were arrested thanks to alert citizens. Police arrested Jared Michael Foster, 34, a Santa Cruz transient, on…
Continue ReadingWater rescues on the rise
Dangerous ocean conditions are keeping Central Coast water rescuers busy. The Central Coast Fire Protection District says rescues are on the rise…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Prayer vigil for two UCSC students swept out to sea
UPDATE 1/20/2016 1:00 PM: UCSC released more information about what happened when the two students were swept out to sea. According to the…
Continue ReadingSeabirds being affected by El Nio
El Nio storms aren’t just affecting humans, but wildlife as well. Some of our local seabirds are facing new challenges this year as El…
Continue Reading21st Century Policing
It’s called 21st Century Policing. “Instead of us as a law enforcement group going to the public and telling them what the issues are, we…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Gas leak in Santa Cruz now contained
UPDATE 1/20/16 11:40 P.M. : The gas main leak in Santa Cruz that closed several streets in the area of Kenneth and Bay has been contained. All roads…
Continue ReadingFive people detained after drug investigation at Salinas apartment complex
A drug investigation led to a pursuit and SWAT activity at a Salinas apartment complex. According to the Salinas Police Department, officers were at…
Continue ReadingFamily of Greyhound Bus crash victim speaks out
Relatives of Maria de Jesus Ortiz Velasquez are mourning their loss, shaken and clearly emotional over her death. “We’re heartbroken,…
Continue ReadingMadre de King City arrestada por intento de homicidio
Policas de King City han arrestado a Yesenia Daz Jurez, 24, por acuchillar al padre de sus hijos, el martes. Alguaciles del Condado de Monterey…
Continue ReadingPenguin Parade at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
January 20th is Penguin Awareness Day.To celebrate, the Monterey Bay Aquarium hosted a “Penguin Parade.” Five African Penguins waddled…
Continue ReadingKing City mom behind bars on attempted murder charge
King City Police arrested a 24-year-old mother for attempted murder after responding to a domestic violence call. On January 19, officers responded…
Continue ReadingFelony arrest leads deputies to lots of stolen items
Six burglary victims across the Monterey Peninsula have some of their stuff back thanks to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department. Following…
Continue ReadingFinding Super Bowl security guards in Salinas
Countdown to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara is just months away. It’s one event that’s nearly impossible to attend unless you’re…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl champion visits former school, North Salinas High
It’s not everyday the lesson plan includes a former Super Bowl champion at the front of the classroom. But that’s exactly what happened…
Continue ReadingSouth Bay officials launch human trafficking campaign
The countdown to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara has begun. On Tuesday, law enforcement agencies are talking about human trafficking and its links to…
Continue ReadingInflux of passengers at Monterey Regional Airport
“It actually is more for safety than it is for anything else,” said Monterey Regional Airport Executive Director Mike LaPier. The runway…
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