Investigan homicidio y suicidio en Santa Cruz
Dos cuerpos con heridas de bala fueron encontrados en un apartamento de Santa Cruz el martes, segn policas. Oficiales dijeron que llevaron a cabo un…
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Polica de King City busca sospechoso de balacera
El Departamento de Polica de King City est investigando su primera balacera del ao. Segn autoridades, un hombre fue baleado en la interseccin de…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas investiga segundo intento de homicidio esta semana
La Polica de Salinas est investigando otro intento de homicidio tras recibir una llamada del Hospital Salinas Valley Memorial. Investigadores dijeron…
Continue ReadingNTSB releases preliminary report of plane crash the killed Gilroy family
A preliminary report of a plane crash near Bakersfield that killed a Gilroy family of five last month has been released. The Piper PA-32RT from San…
Continue ReadingHuntsman y Curiel programados enfrentar juez del Condado de Monterey el viernes
La pareja de Salinas acusada de matar a dos nios y de torturar a otro, llegaron al Condado de Monterey en donde enfrenarn a un juez para su lectura…
Continue ReadingTornado toca tierra en Condado de San Benito
Se ha confirmado que un tornado toc tierra en el condado de San Benito. Han pasado 30 aos desde que algo as sucedi en el rea. El tornado slo toco…
Continue ReadingCouncilmember withdraws from assembly district race
An unexpected announcement today in the race for the state assembly seat for the area that includes Watsonville, parts of Monterey and all of San…
Continue ReadingTornado touches down in San Benito County
It’s now confirmed that a tornado did touch down in San Benito County. It’s been 30 years since anything like that has happened in the…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever wanted to be an extra… here’s your chance!
HBO is coming to the city of Monterey, and they need extras. The new series, called “Big Little Lies,” will be filming in Monterey from…
Continue ReadingGov. Jerry Brown releases state spending plan
Governor Jerry Brown proposed his budget for the next fiscal year and it’s coming in at $122.6 billion. The spending plan aims to repair roads…
Continue ReadingUpdate on California’s 30th State Assembly district race
Anna Caballero, who is running for the 30th State Assembly seat, will gain support from a candidate who is dropping out of the race Thursday…
Continue ReadingSpecial ceremony to honor Korean War veterans
In a special ceremony, Congressman Sam Farr will join Korean Consul General Han Dong-man to honor Korean War veterans. The ceremony will take place…
Continue ReadingTassajara Fire mudslide concerns
People living in Carmel Valley are facing the possibility of mudslides as El Nio continues to bring more rain. “They are at risk anyway in any…
Continue ReadingOfficials close Seacliff State Beach due to large waves
Seacliff State Beach, a popular tourist destination, has been quiet. Officials closed the beach due to the large waves from this week’s storm.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Huntsman and Curiel now in Monterey County
UPDATE 1/7/2016 AM: The arraignment for Tami Huntsman and Gonzalo Curiel is scheduled for Friday, January 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingEl Nino storms cause closures and delays in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz rain at one point was coming down so hard, drivers had to pull to the side of the road because visibility was that bad . Caltrans…
Continue ReadingSalinas police investigate second attempted murder this week
Salinas police are investigating another attempted murder, after receiving a call from Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Investigators say a…
Continue ReadingWednesday road hazards and closures
Rain started to fall across the Central Coast around 3 a.m. Wednesday, and a number of accidents and road hazards followed. MONTEREY COUNTY: MONTEREY…
Continue ReadingNatividad Trauma Center celebrates one year
Natividad Medical Center in Salinas is celebrating one year of being the area’s only level-two trauma center. The hospital received the…
Continue ReadingFlooding, crashes and distracted driving
Between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, the CHP responded to 12 calls for help and six crashes in Monterey County. The rain eventually slowed…
Continue ReadingWednesday power outages
UPDATE 1/6/2016 11:00 AM: New numbers as of 10:30 a.m. Carmel: 145 Carmel Valley: 5 Castroville: 60 Chualar: 10 Salinas: 190 Santa Cruz: 10 Soquel: 5…
Continue ReadingMedical marijuana rules being set ahead of state deadline
This week, cities across the Central Coast will be talking about medical marijuana and finalizing policies before state law kicks in. Marina Mayor…
Continue ReadingRoad tax proposal cruising forward
UPDATE: The Transportation Agency for Monterey County has a plan to fix the roads. This month, they’ll actually begin going to all 12 city…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County preps for upcoming rain and flooding
It’s been a very busy day for public works crews in Santa Cruz. They’ve been around the city looking for areas of local flooding,…
Continue ReadingSalinas police investigate reported shooting on Perez Street
Salinas police are investigating a reported shooting. A 32-year-old Hispanic man says he was approached while in the 2000 block of Perez Street…
Continue ReadingCool beach find! Pelagic red crabs
El Nio is bringing more than just rain this week; it’s also bringing some cool marine life closer to shore. The Monterey Bay Aquarium says…
Continue ReadingMonterey’s Peninsula Produce robbed
Someone grabbed money from the cash register at Peninsula Produce in Monterey Tuesday evening, according to Monterey Police. Police said the male…
Continue ReadingPolica de Watsonville confisca 19 pistolas de dos hombres
Una parada de transito result en el decomiso de ms de una decena de armas de fuego en Watsonville el lunes. Segn investigadores, el oficial vio una…
Continue ReadingWeather alerts through Wednesday
More stormy weather is on the way. An active weather pattern has commenced with several storm systems bringing moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds…
Continue ReadingWith more rain ahead, ways to brush up on storm preparedness
After months of preparations, we’re finally feeling the impacts of El Nio on the Central Coast. From sandbag pick-up locations to road…
Continue ReadingFlash flood watch in effect for Monterey County Tuesday
A flash flood watch is in effect for the Big Sur Coast and Santa Lucia Mountain range through Tuesday morning. NewsChannel 5 Meteorologist Jason…
Continue ReadingWatsonville police seize 19 guns from two men
A traffic stop led to a major gun bust in Watsonville. The officer noticed a firearm behind the driver’s seat and called in other officers to…
Continue ReadingThis weeks storms influenced strongly by El Nio
The impact of the much anticipated El Nio may finally be here. Heavy rains and winds this week are just the start of what is expected to be a long…
Continue ReadingShooting at Prince Place and South Hebbron Avenue in Salinas
UPDATE: 1/4/15 7:28 P.M.: The Salinas Police Department has released more information about the suspect wanted in a shooting. The suspect was…
Continue Reading2015 traffic trends in Salinas
Salinas Police and the California Highway Patrol are releasing data about collisions in 2015. Both agencies have seen increases in the number of…
Continue ReadingBig Sur community says it’s prepared for winter weather
A flash flood watch is in effect for the Big Sur Coast Tuesday morning. Community members said Monday they’re prepared and ready for flooding.…
Continue ReadingDeputies investigate Salinas’ second shooting in one day
UPDATE: 1/5/16 7:22 A.M. Deputies have identified the victim of Monday night’s shooting nearHiguera Lane.Efrain Pascual Vargas wastransported…
Continue ReadingAdolescente arrestado tras parada de trnsito en Santa Cruz
Oficiales de la Polica de Santa Cruz quienes estaban patrullando la ciudad tras recientes balaceras, arrestaron a un adolecente durante una parada de…
Continue ReadingCuatro menores de edad forzaron su entrada a una casa de Watsonville, segn la polica
La Polica de Watsonville dijo que tres menores de edad forzaron su entrada a una casa mientras que otro se qued afuera vigilando. Tres de los…
Continue ReadingTeen arrested during traffic stop in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police officers who were patrolling the city after recent shootings arrested a teen during a traffic stop on Sunday, January 3, 2016. It…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Police investigating two shootings
The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened over the holiday weekend. According to police, officers responded to…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas dice que demasiadas personas ebrias manejando durante fiestas de fin de ao
Del 18 de diciembre hasta el 3 de enero, oficiales arrestaron a 123 personas por manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol o drogas en los condados de…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas investiga los primeros intentos de homicidio del 2016
La Polica de Salinas est investigando un intento de homicidio que ocurri por las calles Prince Place y South Hebbron Avenue el lunes por la tarde.…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police: “DUI enforcement resulted in far too many drunk driving arrests”
From December 18 to January 3, police arrested 123 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Monterey and San Benito Counties.…
Continue ReadingFour juveniles broke into a Watsonville home, according to police
Watsonville Police say three juveniles broke into a home while another stayed outside as a lookout. Three of the juveniles have been identified, but…
Continue ReadingBreathing life into Lower Presidio Historic Park
The Old Monterey Foundation is raising money to revitalize Lower Presidio Historic Park. If you haven’t heard of it, Board Secretary Willard…
Continue ReadingWeather 12.7.2015
meterologist dann cianca high pressure builds in, warming us up a bit early this week. then rain and stronger winds return on thursday.***high surf…
Continue ReadingCapitola Police encourage residents to register their surveillance systems
Capitola residents and business owners can now register their surveillance cameras with Capitola Police. The “On-Watch Program” aims to…
Continue ReadingRecord number of women golfers to play in 2016 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
There will be several familiar faces at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am next year — Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson,…
Continue ReadingSafety concerns at Del Monte Beach in Monterey
Del Monte Beach is a popular spot for bonfires and tourists. It’s also home to many Monterey residents like Sean Brownlee and his wife.…
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