Tres sospechosos arrestados por un robo residencial en Salinas
Oficiales del Departamento de Polica de Salinas arrestaron a tres hombres acusados de forzar su entrada a una casa el martes por la tarde, segn…
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Suspicious death investigation into female body found in Monterey County field
A suspicious death investigation is underway after a female body was found in a field, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.…
Continue ReadingPlanning to win? How to protect yourself during an office Lotto pool
Lotto fever is heating up on the Central Coast, as many people buy tickets for the largest Powerball Jackpot ever. The jackpot currently sits at $1.5…
Continue ReadingBillion dollar dreams
From helping others, to owning an island, people’s dreams are as big as the $1.5 billion dollar jackpot they could win. “I would help the…
Continue ReadingDrunk man with fake gun prompts brief high school lockdown in Salinas
UPDATE 1/12/2016 5:18 PM: A man armed with a fake gun boarded a Monterey-Salinas Transit but near Salinas High School Tuesday afternoon, according to…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast residents watch President Obama’s final State of the Union
Uniting America and creating a better future; that was the message President Obama delivered at his final State of the Union Address Tuesday night.…
Continue ReadingThree arrested in Salinas home burglary that prompted school lockdown
Santa Rita School was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon, as officers investigated a burglary on Jackson Street in Salinas. Officers say they got…
Continue ReadingLocal felon arrested after car chase in Salinas
A Pacific Grove man is behind bars for several charges. It all started on Tuesday, when Monterey County deputies were sent to San Benancio Road in…
Continue ReadingWatsonville police investigate armed robbery
Watsonville police are investigating a report of an armed robbery. It happened just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night in the 300 block of Jefferson…
Continue ReadingMonterey Bay Aquarium to open new children’s center
The Monterey Bay Aquarium attracts visitors from around the world, but for many kids on the central coast, it’s a place to study marine life.…
Continue ReadingHombre borracho y con pistola falsa provoca que Salinas High fuera puesta en alerta
La escuela Salinas High School fue puesta en alerta despus que un hombre armado con una pistola falsa abord un autobs de Monterey-Salinas Transit…
Continue ReadingNegocios de la Costa Central se benefician de la lotera Powerball
Millones de personas a lo largo del pas estn comprando sus boletos de la lotera Powerball con el sueo de convertirse en un millonario de la noche a…
Continue ReadingPolica de Santa Cruz busca a sospechosos que robaron una joyera
El Departamento de Polica de Santa Cruz est investigando un robo en una joyera que ocurri el sbado en la madrugada. El incidente sucedi en la cuadra…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate jewelry store burglary in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are investigating a burglary at a jewelry store that happened Saturday morning. It happened on the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue on…
Continue ReadingStudent interest in UC Santa Cruz reaches all-time high
The University of Santa Cruz is seeing a record number of applications. According to the school’s admissions department, there were nearly…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Public Works crews continue monitoring Carmel River breach
While the Carmel Lagoon has traditionally breached naturally, this year the waterway needed a little help. Over the weekend, Monterey County Public…
Continue ReadingFormer Salinas mayor announces run for Monterey County Board of Supervisors
A new candidate with some local history made a major political announcement today. Former Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue became the newest candidate…
Continue ReadingNew mattress recycle law prompts free dumping plan in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is urging residents to properly throw out old mattresses and box springs, following a new state law which took effect at the end of…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Powerball Jackpot skyrockets to $1.5 billion
UPDATE 1/12/2016 12:34 PM: The Powerball Jackpot continues to jump, now reaching $1.5 billion. The winner will have the option of taking the prize…
Continue ReadingSalinas neighborhood filled with potholes
Jack Vezzolo has lived on Hunter Lane for the past 80 years, and while a lot has changed, some things remain the same. “Every year we have…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Gas leak in Santa Cruz neighborhood Tuesday morning
UPDATE 1/12/2016 11:24 AM: Pacific Gas and Electric said a construction company worker caused a gas leak in a Santa Cruz neighborhood Tuesday…
Continue ReadingState Route 129 closed after crash
Both lanes on State Route 129, Riverside Rd. and School Rd., are closed after a two vehicle accident Tuesday morning, according to the California…
Continue ReadingCity of Monterey helps homeless find shelter this winter
As a cold and wet winter settles in, the City of Monterey said it’s working to keep the area’s homeless dry and warm. The city announced…
Continue ReadingEvento gratuito sobre cmo inscribirte para cobertura mdica antes de la fecha lmite
No te pierdas la oportunidad de inscribirte en un seguro mdico! El ltimo da para inscribirte para tener cobertura en el 2016 es el 31 de enero del…
Continue ReadingHombre de 22 aos de edad arrestado despus de huir de accidente fatal en Watsonville
La Polica de Watsonville dijo que arrest a Diego Santino Snchez de 22 aos de edad tras huir de la escena de un accidente fatal el sbado. Oficiales…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: New details in Santa Cruz murder-suicide
UPDATE 1/11/16 4:30 PM: The Santa Cruz Police Department has identified the two people found dead in an apartment on Chestnut Street on January 5.…
Continue ReadingAlerta sobre estafas telefnicas en Santa Cruz
La polica de Santa Cruz est advirtiendo a la comunidad sobre una estafa telefnica conocida como “estafas de secuestros virtuales.”…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Computer Repair Scam circulating Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents about a Microsoft Computer Scam. Officials say victims are losing…
Continue ReadingMultimedia Journalist/Producer – Telemundo T23
Date: January 11, 2015Position: MMJ/Producer (Spanish/English bilingual) KMUV TV has an immediate opening for an MMJ/Producer on our Telemundo…
Continue ReadingCan’t blame the Sandman for sand disappearance
There’s something missing from Moran Lake Park Beach in Santa Cruz. We’ve got the surf, we’ve got the sun (kind of), but…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: 22-year-old arrested in deadly Watsonville hit and run
UPDATE 1/11/2016 12 PM: Watsonville Police arrested Diego Santino Sanchez, 22, Watsonville, for DUI, deadly hit and run, and vehicular manslaughter…
Continue ReadingMonterey Police using ‘Nextdoor’ to connect with neighborhoods
The Monterey Police Department is now an active member on Nextdoor. The social media site is a private network just for neighbors, a 21st century…
Continue ReadingCrews improve Carmel lagoon drainage
“It’s really shaky in my shoes,” saYS 6-year-old Rowan Day. A single bulldozer pushed sand from the north to the south side of…
Continue ReadingHuntsman, Curiel case continued two weeks
Tami Huntsman and Gonzalo Curiel hid their faces from the media as they faced a Monterey County judge Friday afternoon. Huntsman and Curiel are…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz police warn of virtual kidnapping scams
Santa Cruz police are warning the community of “virtual kidnapping scams.” Police said this weekend- three victims received calls of…
Continue ReadingWinter storms cause boom in business
Business is on the rise for repair shops in Salinas. “We’re busy all the time,” said One Stop Auto Care Owner Berry Sumagang. And…
Continue ReadingMan attacked by three suspects in Greenfield
A man is severely injured after being attacked on Arroyo Seco Road. Deputies responded to a call about a car accident with injuries just before 8:30…
Continue ReadingCouple provides jackets to Central Coast homeless
“I’m happy to be able to help any small way I can,” said Rose Eaton. After hearing about the two homeless men who died from…
Continue ReadingDeadly poisonous or delicious edible fungi
The 42nd annual Santa Cruz Fungus Fair showcased hundreds of species of local fungi. Speakers, vendors and even ice cream helped educate and create…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz marks 2015 as lowest water usage in fifty years
The numbers are in for water conservation in the City of Santa Cruz. The City’s Water Department said Friday that Santa Cruz used about 180…
Continue ReadingKing City police looking for shooting suspect
The King City Police Department is investigating its first shooting of the year. According to police, a man was shot at multiple times from a car at…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz carjacker at large
A Santa Cruz carjacker is at large, but the car he allegedly stole has been recovered. According to the Santa Cruz Police Department, the suspect,…
Continue Reading‘Get well soon wishes’ for professional surfer hurt at Mavericks
Huge waves at Mavericks are drawing surfers from all over to the well-known surf spot. On Thursday, the waves were as tall as six-story buildings.…
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KION TV1550 Moffett StreetSalinas, CA 93905Telephone: 831-422-3500 For sales, contact Kristy Santiago: 831-784-6500 or…
Continue ReadingSome surfers hit waves despite high surf advisory
Ocean rescuers are on high alert this week as big waves continue to pound the Central Coast. Rescuers are not just worried about surfers, but…
Continue ReadingEmergency warming shelter opens for homeless youth in Monterey
Community Human Services opened a temporary emergency warming shelter Thursday for homeless and at-risk youth in downtown Monterey Thursday night.…
Continue ReadingLooking for shelter in stormy weather
During the rainy week, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said deputies stayed busy arresting transients seeking shelter. “We want to…
Continue ReadingHuntsman, Curiel to face Monterey County judge Friday
About 36 hours after the Salinas couple accused of killing two children and torturing another arrived back in Monterey County, they’ll face a…
Continue ReadingTornado touched down just north of Hollister
An EF-0 tornado touched down in San Benito County Wednesday morning, causing some damage, according to the San Benito County Office of Emergency…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Sheriffs find man behind multiple robberies
Monterey County Sheriffs say they arrested the suspect behind multiple robberies Friday morning. It happened just after midnight, when deputies…
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