Do public swimming pools meet health standards?
End of the year pool parties are in full swing on the Central Coast, but before swimmers think about jumping in, they might want to double check…
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Group reports over 200 dirty needles found in Santa Cruz County
More used needles are turning up in public areas around Santa Cruz County. The group “Take Back Santa Cruz” reported Friday that 229…
Continue ReadingBusiness leaders look to give job seekers a second chance
About 50 thousand people in Santa Cruz County have a criminal record, according to the California Department of Corrections, and when inmates get…
Continue ReadingSheriff: Imposter tried to lure women realtors
Bret Farrow, a man on parole for child molestation, is now accused of trying to lure women. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office,…
Continue ReadingCaltrans working on big changes for Highway 17
UPDATE 6/9/2016 10:20 PM:More than 60,000 people drive Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County every day, and it’s become a nightmare for many…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Coleman Fire now 92% contained
UPDATE 6/10/16 9:12 AM: Fire officials report overall containment of the Coleman Fire at 92%. Over the next couple of days, fire crews will continue…
Continue ReadingMan shot in Seaside, suspect at large
A man is recovering after getting shot Thursday night in Seaside, according to police. Seaside Police say it all happened just after 8:00 p.m. on the…
Continue ReadingScotts Valley man accused of masturbating inside stores
A man is behind bars after masturbating at two different stores in Scotts Valley Thursday night. Officers from the Scotts Valley Police Department…
Continue ReadingConductor en camioneta robada choca, huye y despus es arrestado en Monterey
Oficiales arrestaron a un hombre acusado de robarse una camioneta y despus estrellarse en ella contra una cerca y pared de retencin en el Presidio de…
Continue ReadingMenores de 21 aos de edad ya no pueden comprar productos de tabaco
Jvenes menores de 21 aos de edad ya no pueden comprar productos de tabaco en California. El gobernador Jerry Brown aprob una serie de nuevas leyes,…
Continue ReadingDid millennials turn out to vote in Santa Cruz County?
The polls are closed and the primary election turnout results are in. More people voted this year compared to the 2012 primary, but the Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingFireworks returning to Salinas, voters pass Measure C
In a hotly contested issue for Salinas, voters have spoken, saying they want their safe and sane fireworks back. “I respect the fact the voters…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s new tobacco law to take effect Thursday
UPDATE 6/8/2016 10:30 PM:Salinas Smoke Shop manager Michael Warrick has been busy educating his staff on new state regulations affecting tobacco…
Continue ReadingOperativo especial de trnsito en Monterey el jueves
Planeen con ver ms oficiales patrullando por las calles de Monterey, ya que agentes del programa STOPP (Regional Strategic Traffic Operations and…
Continue ReadingHombre de 20 aos baleado a muerte en King City
El Departamento de Polica de King City est investigando una balacera que cobr la vida de un hombre de 20 aos de edad el martes en la noche. Oficiales…
Continue ReadingCambios de liderazgo en el condado de Monterey
Hay cambios en el liderazgo del condado de Monterey. Dos de los tres asientos para supervisores del condado ya tienen ganador, pero aun viene una…
Continue ReadingSeaside man arrested, Tommy gun seized
A Seaside man is in custody after detectives arrested him Wednesday for possessing numerous firearms, including a Thompson sub-machine gun, commonly…
Continue ReadingGrand jury report calls for significant changes at Santa Cruz County Jail
The Santa Cruz County grand jury issued its third consecutive report on deaths in the Santa Cruz County Jail since October 2012 on Wednesday. The…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: King City man killed in Tuesday night shooting identified
UPDATE 6/8/16 1:30 PM: A 20-year-old man killed during a shooting in King City Tuesday night is being identified by police. Investigators said Martin…
Continue ReadingRace for 20th Congressional District down to Panetta and Lucius
The race for the California 20th Congressional District seat is officially down to two candidates. On the Democratic side, Monterey County Deputy…
Continue ReadingBernie Sanders supporters still feeling the “bern” despite odds
Hillary Clinton may have enough delegates for the nomination. But during Tuesday’s California Primary Election, Bernie Sanders supporters…
Continue ReadingOne person dead after car crashes into tree near Monterey
A deadly car crash Tuesday morning between the Holman Highway and Carpenter Street exits on Highway 1 backed up traffic for more than four hours. The…
Continue ReadingTeen arrested in Watsonville with stolen gun
A teenager is in custody facing several charges after an incident on Monday night. It all started just after 5:00 p.m. when Watsonville police were…
Continue ReadingLocals gather to watch election results come in
Volunteers were at the Monterey Democratic headquarters in Seaside, California all day making calls urging locals to vote and celebrating…
Continue ReadingHarris and Sanchez emerge from crowded U.S. Senate primary
The race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer is shaping up as a race between two Democrats. As of 11:33 p.m., with just over 41 percent of…
Continue ReadingHillary Clinton now the presumptive nominee; supporters in Santa Cruz are celebrating
UPDATE 6/7/2016 10:20 PM: Santa Cruz for Hillary hosted a watch party on Tuesday at the Food Lounge in Santa Cruz. Volunteers have been campaigning…
Continue ReadingResultados de la Eleccin Primaria de California 2016
Resultados de la Eleccin Primaria de California 2016 por porcentaje de votos contados. Votos contados/porcentaje de voto CONTIENDA PRESIDENCIAL…
Continue Reading2016 California Primary Election Results
Polls have closed in California’s 2016 Primary Election. Follow these links for up-to-the-minute results: Statewide races: Secretary of State…
Continue ReadingCalifornia primary: Trump wins, Clinton & Sanders await results
UPDATE 6/7/2016 9:00 PM: Donald Trump has won the California presidential primary. UPDATE 6/7/2016 7:55 PM: Hillary Clinton sailed to victory in the…
Continue ReadingCal Am President: It’s a good day to be a steelhead
From a “river in ruin” to a “river in renewal,” there’s a lot of history at the former site of the San Clemente Dam.…
Continue ReadingSalinas’ medical marijuana dispensary application process begins
People interested in selling medical marijuana in Salinas learned how to go about it on Monday. The City of Salinas also opened the application…
Continue ReadingMonterey police launches new community policing plan
UPDATE 6/6/2016 10:15 PM:The Monterey Police Department is reaching out to the community in hopes of creating a safer city. On Monday, the department…
Continue ReadingRecord number of registered voters ahead of California primary
Secretary of State Alex Padilla says there is a record number of registered California voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Nearly 18 million…
Continue ReadingSalinas voters will decide on fate of fireworks in the area
A measure to legalize fireworks will fall on Salinas voters. As it stands now, fireworks are not legal within the City of Salinas. Measure C could…
Continue ReadingFour arrested for suspected gang activity in Watsonville
Four men are behind bars, after a gun arrest over the weekend.It all happened Friday night, when deputies stopped a car at the entrance to the Santa…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas investiga intento de homicidio
Un hombre est recuperndose tras ser baleado el sbado en la noche, segn el Departamento de Polica de Salinas. Oficiales respondieron a reportes de una…
Continue ReadingMxico reconoce a los supervisores del Condado de Monterey por un proyecto mdico
El gobierno de Mxico ha reconocido a los supervisores del condado de Monterey por su liderazgo en un programa que reclutar a doctores de Mxico. El…
Continue ReadingWatsonville man arrested for hit and run injuring UCSC student
A Watsonville man is facing charges after police said he hit a 21-year-old U.C. Santa Cruz student walking near Bay Dr. and High St. and left the…
Continue ReadingSan Jose man killed in Santa Cruz Highway 1 crash
A man from San Jose was killed during a crash at Highway 1 and River St. in Santa Cruz Monday night, according to California Highway Patrol. Officers…
Continue ReadingAIDS fundraising bicycle ride visits the Central Coast
Over 2,000 cyclists joined the morning commute Monday, rolling along Central Coast roads during the annual Aids Lifecycle Ride. The fundraising ride…
Continue ReadingOfficials: Dam removal is already restoring Carmel River
Elected officials and stakeholders Monday celebrated the demolition and removal of the San Clemente dam on the Carmel River. The $83 million project,…
Continue ReadingNaked man arrested near Del Monte Beach in Monterey Sunday night
A naked man was arrested after hiding in the trunk of his car near Del Monte Beach Sunday night in Monterey, according to police. Officers said…
Continue ReadingUCSC students fear for trailer park’s future
Residents of a UC Santa Cruz trailer park accuse the University of trying to shut down the park. The University recently notified graduating students…
Continue ReadingCapitola crowds crazy for classic cars
Saturday saw a big turnout for the Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show. People showed up to see everything from muscle cars to roadsters to…
Continue ReadingCastroville Artichoke Festival has humble roots
The Castroville Artichoke Festival has some humble roots. “It all started as a town get together to celebrate the thistle,” said…
Continue ReadingMexico sending doctors to Monterey County
UPDATE 6/3/2016 6 PM: According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, in California there are 262 active physicians for every 100,000…
Continue ReadingMonterey County agencies concerned about Zika virus
As the weather heats up, there’s concern about mosquitoes that could be carrying the Zika virus. While the Monterey County Health Department is…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz hosts city wide garage sale
Some neighborhoods in Santa Cruz were turned into a marketplace. “I did get a beautiful blue vase,” said bargain hunter Vicki Traylor.…
Continue ReadingIncendio forestal de 3,500 acres provoca evacuaciones cerca de King City
Un incendio forestal al norte de Fort Hunter Ligget en el Condado de Monterey ha calcinado 3,500 acres durante la noche y est amenazando 130…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Wildfire near Hollister fully contained
UPDATE 11:05 PM: Cal Fire crews have fully contained a wildfire that sparked southwest of Hollister near Cienega Road. PREVIOUS STORY: Cal Fire crews…
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