Month: July 2016

With so much negative press centered around law enforcement over the past few months, it’s always good to see police officers making people…

Firefighters from all over California gathered to hear the days plan as they head out to fight the Soberanes fire for the sixth day in a row. One…

UPDATE 7/26/2016 10:45 PM: Cal Fire says protecting the community of Carmel Highlands is a top priority in battling the 23,000-acre Soberanes Fire.…

ACTUALIZACIN 07/27/16 8:25 AM: Un bombero ha muerto durante la lucha contra el siniestro Soberanes que hasta ahora a quemado 23,568 acres al norte de…

The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday and some political drama was already stealing the show. While Hillary Clinton was poised to…

(Updated to include suspect’s name) Salinas police officers smelled pot when they approached a parked car near Acosta Plaza, but found a lot…

UPDATE 7/26/2016 5:15 PM: Smoke from the Soberanes Fire is producing unhealthy air quality on the Central Coast. The Monterey Bay Air Resources…

Un hombre que fue baleado varias veces el sbado, 23 de julio, por la calle East Rossi ha muerto, segn el Departamento de Polica de Salinas. La vctima…

UPDATE 7/26/16 4:20PM: A man shot on July 23 on Rossi Street has died, according to the Salinas Police Department. Police have identified the victim…

If you don’t need to drive on Highway 1 through Carmel Highlands and Big Sur, don’t. By Tuesday, more than 200 engines and 20 water…

El siniestro Soberanes ardiendo al norte de Big Sur ha crecido drsticamente en slo horas a causa de los fuertes vientos. Dejando a bomberos…

UPDATE 7/26/2016 11:00 AM: In just five days, countless peoples lives have been forever changed on the Central Coast. “I was able to collect my…

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – Cal-Am is advising its customers in the Garrapata service area to boil water before use, or to use bottled water to…

Finding a permanent home for the Santa Cruz Warriors won’t be easy. The Warriors’ current home is the Kaiser Permanente Arena on Front…

Santa Cruz County has been honored as the eighth most digital-friendly county in the nation according to the Center for Digital Government and the…

Watsonville police responded to Union Street between Riverside and Front, just before 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening. They found a 17-year-old Hispanic…

Mientras el incendio Soberanes contina ardiendo al norte de Big Sur, el Distrito de Recursos de Aire de la Baha de Monterey ha emitido una…

El Servicio Forestal de los EE.UU. ha ordenado evacuaciones obligatorias para porciones del rea de Carmel Highlands. Las evacuaciones, que fueron…

Firefighters from throughout the state are using Monterey County’s Toro Park as base camp for eating, sleeping and planning their attack on the…

Cuatro agencias estn coordinando una junta comunitaria para esta noche, a las 6 p.m., sobre el incendio Soberanes que sigue ardiendo al norte de Big…

Firefighters are using Monterey County’s Toro Park as base camp for planning, eating and sleeping. “This is where we get all the needs…

UPDATE 7/25/2016 2:12 PM: CalFire air attack helicopters are back in the air after being grounded by poor visibility Monday morning. The first…

UPDATE 7/25/16 1:42 PM: CalFire and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have added additional road closures as follows: Robinson Canyon Road,…

Hundreds of humpback and blue whales are feasting on krill in the Monterey Bay. Whale watchers say it’s the highest number of whales…

A major decision in a battle between the city of Pacific Grove and a family with a pet pot belly pig. The city says the pig has to go, but the family…

El hijo de una proveedora de cuidado infantil en Salinas est en la crcel enfrentando varios cargos de abuso sexual de un menor. Segn la Polica de…

ACTUALIZACIN 07/22/16:La Polica de Salinas dijo que un defensor de la comunidad y cofundador de una agencia sin fines de lucro est tras las rejas…

Bike thefts are no stranger to those who ride in Santa Cruz. Bicycle thefts are one of the city’s most popular crimes with nearly $1 million…

Hillary Clinton announced Friday that she has chosen Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to be her running mate. Kaine is seen as a steady and seasoned hand in…

In 25 years as a used car salesman, Rogelio Gimenez has seen his share of accidents. But today’s three-car pile up may be the most bizarre.…

A Pacific Grove family is fighting to keep Bruiser, their pet pig. The Hanes family calls the 80 pound pig their “little bundle of chubby…

The world famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s story began in 1957, constructed on unused Fort Ord land. “Sports Car Racing Association of…

Un grupo de jvenes de salinas estn ayudando a investigar la exposicin a los pesticidas en adolescentes. Investigadores jvenes del grupo CHAMACOS, en…

UPDATE 7/21/2016 6:45 PM: Local high school students are helping researchers learn more about pesticide exposure. Specifically, how a Latina…

The Lighthouse District in Monterey is becoming a popular spot for new restaurants. “It’s just a really good location and in the…

The California Rodeo Salinas brings in people from all over the Country, making it the busiest time of year for the Salinas Police Department.…

There are bull riders, and then, there are bullfighters. “A lot of people refer to us as rodeo clowns, but our job is actually there to protect…

On Thursday a Salinas police officer and a manager at Walmart split the cost of a new bike for a young man who had his stolen. According to city…

Already cleaned, chopped and nearly ready-to-go with tasty extras, salad kits are a fast-growing trend. “We try to have one with meals when…

The average worker in the Salinas area earned $21.89 per hour in May 2015, about six percent lower than the national average of $23.23 per hour…

UPDATE 7/21/16 4:10 PM: California Highway Patrol said Highway 1 reopened at 3:39 p.m. Thursday afternoon after two cars caught on fire during a…

A Gilroy woman was killed Thursday morning when she lost control of her car and crashed on southbound Highway 101 near the Highway 156 interchange…

UPDATE 7/20/2016 10:17 PM: More than 10,000 fans packed the Salinas Sports Complex Wednesday to watch professional bull riders compete for cash.…

Est en marcha uno de los eventos ms populares en la Costa Central, el California Rodeo Salinas. Y este ao tambin es uno de los ms vigilados por las…

KION is Central Coasting tonight! Join us at 5 and 6, as Spencer and Amanda report live from the Salinas Sports Complex and the 106 th edition of the…

What do you think of the California Highway Patrol? The CHP is asking Californians to voice their opinions in an online community survey. The CHP…

Hollister police want parents to know that edible marijuana is no joke. Last week, two kids, 14 and 15 years old, were hospitalized after sharing a…

UPDATE 7/20/2016 5:13 PM: Despite tension and protests across the country, Watsonville residents are showing their support for law enforcement. On…

The owner of a Santa Cruz art shop is responding to an anti-police stencil with some artwork of his own. A stenciled image reading “kill cops,…

After a little more than $2 million in upgrades, the CineLux Capitola Cafe & Lounge is offering moviegoers an expanded experience. “We…