Congressman Panetta reacts to President Trump’s speech to Congress
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Guilty plea in Salinas double murder case
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Continue ReadingMonterey County wants you to report storm damage
Monterey County and local cities are asking residents who suffered significant storm damage to their home, business or property to report that damage…
Continue ReadingHope for homeless at new Monterey facility, problems still linger after storms
We are getting a first look at new facility in Monterey at which homeless women can get help. The facility is opening at the same time as the city…
Continue ReadingOne killed, another seriously hurt after crash on Highway 1
One person is dead and another is seriously hurt after a crash on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz, According to CHP. The accident happened near Wilder Ranch.…
Continue ReadingCalAm water rate hike to start March 1st
Residents on the Monterey Peninsula will see an increase on their water bill soon. This comes months after Cal Am got the ok from the California…
Continue ReadingSospechoso de balacera mortal afuera de oficina de seguro social en Salinas se declara culpable
El hombre acusado de balear a muerte a los tíos de su esposa afuera de las oficinas del Seguro Social en Salinas en agosto del 2015, se…
Continue ReadingCan the weather cause an earthquake?
California is no stranger to earthquakes. But what seems to worry people the most is that they’re seemingly unpredictable and scientists around…
Continue ReadingSPCA busca informacin sobre caballo maltratado, ofrecen recompensa
El SPCA para el Condado de Monterey está buscando información sobre un caballo maltratado y encontrado en Salinas a inicios de mes.…
Continue ReadingMenos estudiantes indocumentados se inscriben en colegios comunitarios de la Costa Central
Hay menos indocumentados inscribiendose en colegios comunitarios en la Costa Central. Y se reporta una gran reducción en la cantidad de…
Continue ReadingHighway 17 lane closures during overnight reinforcement work
Tuesday night, drivers heading northbound on Highway 17 will continue seeing a traffic switch onto southbound lanes to allow travel in both…
Continue ReadingSPCA seeks information on neglected horse, reward offered
The SPCA for Monterey County is looking for information on a neglected horse found earlier this month in Salinas. Investigators said the horse, a…
Continue ReadingPacific Avenue to get contraflow bike plan
Get ready for a big change on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. The City Council today approved a plan that will allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite…
Continue Reading24-year-old killed in Gilroy crash Sunday afternoon
A 24-year-old man was killed during a crash on Masten Ave. in Gilroy Sunday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol. Officers said Stephen…
Continue ReadingSalinas police recruitment efforts ramp up
UPDATE 2/27/2017 5:20 p.m.: Staffing continues to be an issue for the Salinas Police Department, but department leaders are finding new ways to get…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County cannabis cultivation takes small but important step forward
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Continue ReadingCommunity works together to bring supplies to Big Sur
Specialized Helicopter and Del Monte Aviation are working together to shuttle people and supplies back and forth to Big Sur. On Monday, a helicopter…
Continue ReadingAlguaciles descubren drogas y dinero en efectivo durante parada de trnsito en Valle de Carmel
Un hombre de Salinas está enfrentando varios cargos luego de que alguaciles del Condado de Monterey descubrieron drogas y dinero en efectivo…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County businesses see slow down during storms
UPDATED 2/27/17 6:30 PM: It’s been a rough winter for private property owners in Santa Cruz County. Wind and rain has caused widespread damage,…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas inicia nuevo esfuerzo para reclutar a oficiales
La policía de Salinas ahora cuenta con una nueva manera de reclutar a oficiales y de reducir la gran escasez de personal que han enfrentado…
Continue ReadingArrestan a hombre acusado de balear a 4 personas en Barrio Chino de Salinas
ACTUALIZACIÓN 02/27/17 3:41 PM: Un hombre de 20 años de edad está tras las rejas acusado de intento de homicidio despues de ser…
Continue ReadingPrepared hikers go missing in San Benito County
Two missing hikers were found early Saturday morning in South San Benito County after family members became concerned they hadn’t returned to…
Continue ReadingHombre de 24 aos de edad muere en accidente vial en Gilroy
Un hombre de 24 años de edad murió en un accidente vial por Masten Avenue en Gilroy el domingo en la tarde, de acuerdo a la Patrulla de…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz tech company to introduce new kind of payment card
Instead of digging through your wallet to find the right credit card, a Santa Cruz tech company is developing a new payment card that would make that…
Continue ReadingPeople being asked to help Oldtown Salinas after power outage
This weekend people are spending a little green to help out businesses who were in the black after recent storms shut down power. “My friend…
Continue ReadingSalinas: Nearly 750 reports of downed trees
More than a week after a major wind and rain storm slammed into the Central Coast, the cleanup continues. Salinas Public Works said Friday it…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County seeks help in reporting storm damage
Santa Cruz County is asking the public to report storm damage, in an effort to help the county get federal funding for storm damage. Residents who…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Police stop burglary in progress
A man tried to break into a Santa Cruz home, only to get caught in the act by officers. It all happened inside a home near Carbonera and El Rancho.…
Continue ReadingMPUSD hosts hiring fair to recruit teachers
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District said with so much competition out there, they are starting to recruit teachers early to attract the best…
Continue ReadingOvernight closures on Highway 17 for structural reinforcement
The sun is down, and the lights are up. Crews are back on Highway 17 to clean up and prepare for the future. “There (could) still be slide…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas police arrest a man accused of shooting four people in Chinatown
UPDATE 2/24/17 10:26 PM: Salinas police have arrested a man for a shooting that injured four people in Chinatown. According to police, the…
Continue ReadingGilroy teacher accused of sex with underage female student
A teacher at Gilroy Early College Academy is accused of having sex with an underage female student during the 2014-2015 school year, according to the…
Continue ReadingChanges for California public restrooms
A new law on public bathrooms takes affect in less than a week in California. Starting March 1st, all single use bathrooms must become gender…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Brown asking for $437M for flood repairs
California Governor Jerry Brown laid out his plan to take immediate action to improve flood protection, fix aging transportation and repair…
Continue ReadingMaestro de Gilroy enfrenta cargos por relacin sexual con menor de edad
Un maestro de Gilroy está enfrentando varios cargos por supuestamente tener relaciones sexuales con una menor de edad que además era…
Continue ReadingResidents asked to support small businesses in Salinas in wake of storm closures
Salinas City Center officials are asking locals to commit to spending $50 this weekend to support local businesses. Several retailers in Old Town…
Continue ReadingNacimiento-Fergusson construction set to begin in Monterey County
Construction to repair the failing section of Nacimiento-Fergusson Road will begin on Monday, according to Forest Service officials. Officials said a…
Continue ReadingCrews rescue man from water in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Fire Department rescued a man and his dog Friday at Its Beach in Santa Cruz. Crews responded to the water rescue call just before 10…
Continue ReadingOne man dead in Greenfield shooting
A man was killed Friday in an early morning shooting in Greenfield , police say. Officers responded to a call in the area of El Camino Real and Apple…
Continue ReadingResidents feel “better, but not much better” after Salinas’ immigration forum
UPDATE 02/23/17 10:29 p.m.: Rocking their kids in their arms, some parents are already thinking about what would happen if one day, they are forced…
Continue ReadingACTUALIZACIN: Hombre en casa de campaa baleado a muerte en Barrio Chino de Salinas
ACTUALIZACIÓN 02/23/17 9:45 PM: La Policía de Salinas ha identificado a Roberto Sánchez de 52 años de edad como el hombre…
Continue ReadingReportaje especial: “Futuro incierto”
La intranquilidad y el temor es cada vez más visible en los rostros de nuestros vecinos, amigos y compañeros de trabajo. “Es muy…
Continue ReadingICE responde sobre detenciones de indocumentados en Santa Cruz
ACTUALIZACIÓN 02/23/16 9:13 PM: La Policía de Santa Cruz está en busca de respuestas ya que creen que el Departamento de…
Continue ReadingSalinas police investigating homicide in Chinatown
Salinas Police are investigating a homicide in Chinatown. According to police, it happened Thursday afternoon on Soledad Street. Normal 0 false false…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: DHS responds to Santa Cruz Police
UPDATE 2/23/2017 8:15 p.m.: The Department of Homeland Security has released a statement regarding Santa Cruz Police’s announcement. According…
Continue ReadingUCSC Students “Working For Dignity”
It’s one of the most liberal schools in the country. A university that not only supported recent protests like one students held against the…
Continue ReadingNew rail system connecting Salinas to Bay Area is picking up steam
With $70 million in state funding already on the table for the Salinas Rail Extension, the project is now being designed and needs more space. The…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz officials ask residents to report storm damage
Officials with Santa Cruz County and local cities are asking residents who suffered significant damage to their home, business or property during the…
Continue ReadingMonterey County family wins big with lottery scratcher on Friday the 13th
After leaving work on Friday, January 13, Clinton Sapiro realized he needed to stop and get gasoline on the way home, said lottery officials. While…
Continue ReadingRecent storms force closure of some of Monterey County’s most popular parks
Recent storms forced the closure of some of Monterey County’s most popular parks. Toro, Royal and Jack’s Peak will remain closed until at…
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