Man arrested for robbery in Capitola
A man was arrested near a CVS in Capitola around 8:30 p.m. Monday for attempting to steal prescription drugs from the pharmacy, police say. Ben…
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Salinas moves to boost sports programs
Gravel or grass, Salinas’ little league baseball players are just happy they get to practice. “I like just being with my friends on the…
Continue ReadingSuspenden el trabajo de demolicin del Puente Pfeiffer Canyon en Big Sur
Caltrans suspendió su trabajo de demolición el lunes para reconfigurar la grúa que sostiene la bola de demolición que…
Continue ReadingArrestan a hombre por asaltar varias farmacias en Hollister
Un hombre de Hollister está enfrentando cargos luego de ser acusado y arrestado por asaltar varias farmacias durante los últimos seis…
Continue ReadingLargas filas en servicio postal en Salinas muestran temores migratorios
Se reportan largas filas en las oficinas del correo a lo largo del país y en la Costa Central a causa del creciente temor entre la comunidad…
Continue ReadingMail theft investigation in Santa Cruz County
Deputies with the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office are investigating mail thefts from the Summit and Boulder Creek areas of Santa Cruz County.…
Continue ReadingNew LED lights installed at Hartnell after reported assaults
Nine LED lights were installed on Hartnell Street and College Drive after two reported assaults in the area in January, according to officials.…
Continue ReadingMan arrested in connection with armed pharmacy robberies in Hollister
Two search warrants served Friday in Hollister led to the arrest of a man suspected of committing a series of armed robberies at pharmacies over the…
Continue ReadingDriver behind bars, arrested twice for the same charge
Officers in Scotts Valley said they made a traffic stop early Monday morning. According to officers, the driver had been arrested by the same officer…
Continue ReadingDay Without a Woman in Santa Cruz
Tucked away on the west end of town, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing had its doors open to celebrate International Women’s Day. “My uncles…
Continue ReadingSome parks in Big Sur closed indefinitely
P atto and his wife, Luanna came all the way from Brazil and rented an RV to go camping in Big Sur. They along with many others, had to turn around…
Continue ReadingSerious damage to Marina home after fire, no one hurt
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Continue ReadingSalinas is asking for input on how to build more engaging programs and facilities
Salinas recreation officials said when the economy tanked they had to take away some of their programs and offerings. Now that we’re coming out…
Continue ReadingDoorbell cam thwarts burglary
A Santa Cruz man says he has technology to thank for keeping a burglar from breaking into his home. David Knox is the Santa Cruz man whose home was…
Continue ReadingHuman remains found off River Road in Monterey County
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains found off of River Road. Authorities said workers clearing brush in a rural…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County targets lawmakers…with “greeting cards”
This is one way to get the attention of lawmakers. The County of Santa Cruz wants state legislators to support funding proposals to improve roads…
Continue ReadingICE posts DACA-related tweets
A series of tweets from Immigration and Customs Enforcement has people scratching their heads. Four tweets regarding DACA (Deferred Action for…
Continue ReadingTeen charged in deadly child abuse case heads to juvenile court
Gonzalo Curiel, accused of abusing and killing two children in 2015, may be tried in juvenile court. The Monterey County District Attorney’s…
Continue ReadingDescubren huesos humanos cerca de river road en condado de Monterey
La oficina del Sheriff del condado de Monterey está investigando el hallazgo de huesos humanos por la calle river road. Según…
Continue ReadingMorgan Hill car crash leaves one dead
A San Jose man is dead after a car crash in Morgan Hill on Wednesday, March 8, CHP says. Benito Mercado was driving on Peebles Avenue at an unknown…
Continue ReadingFeds OK funds to fix storm-battered Valencia Road in Aptos
UPDATE 3/9/17 10:07 p.m.: Valencia Road in Aptos is one of five sites on Santa Cruz County’s priority list after winter storms hit the central…
Continue ReadingLocal students compete to see who can spell the best
Genesis Lopez was one of nearly 60 students vying for the title at the 22nd annual Countywide Spelling Bee held at Hartnell College. “I…
Continue ReadingHombre de Soledad sentenciado a 51 aos de prisin por matar a su primo
Un hombre de Soledad ha sido condenado por matar a su primo durante una disputa familiar. Jose Carlos Romero, 31, fue declarado culpable de asesinato…
Continue ReadingHombre condenado tras accidente fatal en Salinas
Un hombre de Texas ha sido declarado culpable de homicidio vehicular luego de huir de la escena de un accidente en Salinas que cobró la vida…
Continue ReadingSink hole closes eastbound lane of Highway 68
UPDATE 3/9/17 6:30 PM: Aftermath of the storms continuing to cause problems for drivers on Highway 68, as a sink hole prompted crews to bring the…
Continue ReadingLocal firefighters heading to Seattle for charity climb
Local firefighters are heading to Seattle to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Salinas firefighters, along with crews from…
Continue ReadingCrews assemble crane to demolish Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge
Piece by piece, crews put together a 250 ton crane that will be used to knock down the collapsed Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge in Big Sur. “The crane…
Continue ReadingTexas man convicted in Salinas deadly hit-and-run
A Texas man has been convicted of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and felony hit and run causing death. According to the Monterey…
Continue ReadingAlerta conductores: Caltrans seguir reparando la autopista 68, cerca de Salinas este fin de semana
Carreteras dañadas por las tormentas en la Costa Central siguen causando dolores de cabeza para conductores. “Hace más de 10…
Continue ReadingReabrirn una porcin de la Autopista 1 para entregar suministros a residentes varados en Big Sur
Personas varadas en Big Sur entre el Puente Pfeiffer Canyon y Ragged Point tendrán un corto periodo período de tiempo para reponer sus…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Experienced diver pulled from water at Carmel River State Beach
UPDATE 3/9/2017 3:30 p.m.: Rescue swimmers and lifeguards pulled an unresponsive diver from Carmel River State Beach on Thursday morning. According…
Continue ReadingTransient found guilty of committing lewd acts on 15 year old child
A homeless man in Monterey County has been found guilty of two counts of committing lewd acts on a child. The Monterey County District…
Continue ReadingLimited opening of Hwy 1 south of Big Sur planned
People stranded in Big Sur between Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge and Ragged Point have a small window of time to replenish their supplies. According to…
Continue ReadingSoledad man sentenced to 51 years for killing cousin
A Soledad man has been sentenced for killing his cousin in a deadly family dispute. Jose Carlos Romero, 31, was convicted of first degree murder in…
Continue ReadingRescate de agua en Playa Estatal Carmel River
Cal Fire y el Departamento de Bomberos de Monterey dijeron que están realizando un rescate de agua en la Playa Estatal Carmel River el jueves…
Continue ReadingConcerns with new power system
A new source of energy for residents and businesses is one step closer to making its way to the Central Coast. The project is called Monterey Bay…
Continue ReadingOfficials to hold Measure Z community outreach meeting on implementation
UPDATE: Community members filled the Agricultural Center Conference room in Salinas on Wednesday to give their input on how Measure Z should be…
Continue ReadingSocavn provoca cierre de carril por Autopsita 68 Este
Un socavón se ha desarrollado en la Autopista 67, forzando el cierre del carril hacia el este.Caltrans reportó el cierre eso de las…
Continue ReadingSalinas city attorney weighs in on lawsuit against Trump Administration
The city of Salinas is continuing the process of suing the Trump Administration over funding for sanctuary cities. The city attorney told KION the…
Continue ReadingAcumulacin de arena en puerto de Moss Landing est causando daos a los barcos
Las tormentas invernales han causado serios daños al puerto de Moss Landing y no será nada fácil reparar. Posible sedimento…
Continue ReadingSand buildup in Moss Landing Harbor damaging to boats, other watercraft
UPDATE 3/8/2017 6:20 p.m.” Mother Nature has done a number at Moss Landing Harbor this winter. “Our maintenance dock has been completely…
Continue ReadingCrane arrived and will be assembled to help with Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge demolition
Equipment to help with the demolition of Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge has arrived. Caltrans officials said the equipment needed to demolish Pfeiffer Canyon…
Continue ReadingSalinas comienza el proceso para demandar a la administracin del presidente Donald Trump
Estamos aprendiendo nueva información sobre la demanda que entablará la ciudad de Salinas contra la administración del…
Continue ReadingDole foreman behind bars for embezzling almost $50,000 worth of farm equipment
A Soledad man is behind bars after months of investigations that led to his arrest. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they…
Continue ReadingSalinas man convicted of first-degree murder now guilty of rape
A Salinas man was convicted of two counts of rape and other charges on a minor and faces up to 87 years in prison, according to the office of…
Continue ReadingSalinas to sue Trump administration on funding cuts to sanctuary cities
UPDATE 3/7/17 10:51 p.m.: Dozens of protestors rallied outside Salinas City Hall Tuesday night, pushing council members to do more to protect…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Highway 101 back open near King City
UPDATE 3/7/17 10:34 PM: All lanes are now back open on Highway 101 near King City after a crash involving a big rig Tuesday. PREVIOUS STORY: A…
Continue ReadingMonterey council members take action over controversial Cemex plant
The Monterey City Council voted unanimously to send a letter to the Coastal Commission urging the commission to stop the Cemex sand mining operation.…
Continue ReadingCierran porcin de la Autopista 101 cerca de King City
Un carril de la Autopista 101 Norte cerca de King City está cerrado tras la volcadura de un camión. De acuerdo a la Patrulla de Caminos…
Continue ReadingTrapped horse rescued from mud near Wilder Ranch
A horse, trapped up to its chest in soft sand and mud, was rescued Tuesday afternoon near Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz County. Cal Fire crews said…
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