2017 Feast of Lanterns kicks off
The Feast of Lanterns opened its doors in Pacific Grove with an opening ceremony Wednesday. The ceremony was at Chautauqua Hall, where Queen Topaz,…
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Salinas school district discusses bringing police officers to elementary schools
The Alisal Union School District Board discussed the possibility of bringing four school resource officers into the district’s elementary…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Police launch body camera program
The Santa Cruz Police Department is launching a body-worn camera pilot test Wednesday. “We are excited to finally bring this body-camera…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Lack of housing development on the Central Coast
It’s on on-going issue on the Central Coast – housing. It’s a complex problem and one that keeps resurfacing. Not enough homes are…
Continue ReadingLocals weigh in on US military ban of transgenders
President Trump announced in a series of tweets Wednesday that transgender people will be banned from serving in the armed forces “in any…
Continue ReadingSiete de los diez migrantes muertos en un camin en Texas eran mexicanos
Siete de los diez migrantes fallecidos por asfixia en el interior de un camión en Texas el pasado fin de semana eran mexicanos, informó…
Continue ReadingEEUU establece nuevas medidas de seguridad en aeropuertos
Los pasajeros que viajen a cualquier aeropuerto de Estados Unidos enfrentarán pronto nuevas medidas de seguridad si llevan un aparato…
Continue ReadingArrestan a quince personas en manifestacin pro ‘dreamers’ en Texas
Quince manifestantes, incluyendo cuatro jóvenes con DACA, fueron arrestados esta mañana en el capitolio de Texas en la ciudad de…
Continue ReadingPolicas de Santa Cruz portan nuevas cmaras corporales
Los uniformes de casi una docena de policías de Santa Cruz lucirán un poco diferente durante los próximos 30 días, ya que…
Continue ReadingSalinas man on life support in Italy has died
UPDATE 7/26/2017 2:22 p.m. A Salinas man on life support in Italy has died. According to Marisa Merkle, her dad, R.C. Schwertfeger has passed away…
Continue ReadingArizona: Abandoned newborn found in backpack
CNN- A baby girl who was abandoned in a parking lot is currently in police custody while authorities search for her parents. The child was found…
Continue ReadingContina la controversia sobre oficiales de recursos escolares en Salinas
El Distrito Escolar Alisal en Salinas está abordando un tema controversial; la asignación de oficiales en sus escuelas. “Le…
Continue ReadingSouthern California inmates record escape and travel through Santa Cruz
A video of three inmates escaping from an Orange County jail was released today. Adam Hossein Nayeri, Johnathan Tieu and Bac Duong broke out of the…
Continue ReadingSperm counts of Western men plummeting, analysis finds
Sperm counts of men in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand are plunging, according to a new analysis published Tuesday. Among these men…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz makes top nine best boardwalk in the nation
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of the best boardwalks in the nation, according to Conde Nast Traveller magazine. Conde Nast Traveller has…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police investigate Tuesday morning shooting
The Salinas Police Department is investigating a drive by shooting. According to the department, officers responded to the 400 block of Park Street…
Continue ReadingOff-duty Salinas Fire Captain saves womans life
An off-duty Salinas Fire Captain saved the life of a female who collapsed during a meeting. Salinas city officials said the incident took place…
Continue ReadingCalexit measure: California secession campaign can start gathering signatures
(AP) – A group that wants California to secede from the United States can start collecting signatures for its ballot initiative. The state…
Continue ReadingMonterey man raises money to pay off lunch debt owed by students
“A lot of families qualify for free lunches. Some qualify for reduced cost lunches, and sometimes they still can’t even pay their…
Continue ReadingMonterey County supervisors consider Measure Z exemptions
Measure Z, an initiative that bans fracking and wastewater injection in Monterey County, may have easily passed in November, but it was only the…
Continue ReadingHombre de Salinas muere en accidente automovilstico por Autopista 68
ACTUALIZACIÓN 07/25/17 7:35 PM: La Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo que un hombre de 64 años de edad, residente de Salinas, quien…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas investiga balacera del martes, pistolero sigue prfugo
El Departamento de Policía de Salinas está investigando una balacera registrada el martes en la madrugada. De acuerdo al departamento…
Continue ReadingLocal shark researchers recognized on Shark Week episode
To many, sharks can be a bit frightening, especially when you see them first hand. But to Victoria Vasquez, not so much. Researching sharks for the…
Continue ReadingWisconsin Company Offers To Microchip Employees
A Wisconsin company is offering to microchip its employees, enabling them to open doors, log onto their computers and purchase break room snacks with…
Continue ReadingReport: Brain Disease Found In 90% Of Football Players Studied
Research on 202 former football players found evidence of a brain disease linked to repeated head blows in nearly all of them, from athletes in the…
Continue ReadingOutrage, investigation over video of live shark being dragged behind motorboat
CBS News- Video of a live shark being dragged behind a motorboat has prompted thousands of angry social media comments and triggered an investigation…
Continue ReadingWanted Parolee Spits Feces At Arresting Officers In Patrol Car Along I-80
CBS SF- A wanted man who was arrested last week in Richmond allegedly became combative and then defecated, ate his feces and spat it at officers in a…
Continue ReadingPinto Lake County Park gets major improvements
The County of Santa Cruz unveiled new equipment at Pinto Lake County Park. Tuesday, county officials held a ribbon cutting with Allstate and…
Continue ReadingVideo of teacher’s confrontation with Border Patrol agent goes viral
Video of a San Diego teacher’s tense confrontation with Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint in New Mexico has gone viral after she was asked…
Continue ReadingMonterey Car Week coming soon
Car Week- the automobile exhibition that draws over 39,000 car enthusiasts to the area and raised over $53.3 million last year-kicks off next month.…
Continue ReadingFather Arrested For Alleged Abandonment Of 16-Day-Old Infant In Parking Lot
CBS SF- A 16-day old infant has been placed in protective custody afterits father allegedly abandoned it at a Suisun City parking lot Monday…
Continue ReadingIllegal camping continues in Big Sur; rangers recommend planning ahead
Maria Deleon and her family came from Los Angeles to camp in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Sunday. “We feel like we are close to God because we…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Considers Limiting Vacation Rentals To Ease Housing Crunch
The city of Santa Cruz is considering a dramatic step to try to ease the housing crunch by limiting vacation rentals. The neighborhood near Twin…
Continue ReadingLast baby orca born in captivity at SeaWorld park dies, company says
CBS News- The last killer whale born in captivity under SeaWorld’s former orca-breeding program died Monday at the company’s San Antonio…
Continue ReadingNew PBR event slated for August at Salinas Sports Complex
For the first time ever the PBR will be back in August at the Salinas Sport Complex. The brand new event is called the Bulls of Summer. It will give…
Continue ReadingSalinas mom files wrongful death lawsuit against two restaurants
The mother of a 20 year old killed in a DUI crash is suing two Salinas restaurants for wrongful death. She and her attorney filed the civil lawsuit…
Continue ReadingNew law would give California truckers fewer breaks
At the Salinas Valley Truck Stop, it’s not uncommon to find truckers who are coming off 10 to 12-hour hauls. “There is a lot of pressure…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police identify Sunday night homicide victim
According to Salinas Police, a man was shot multiple times outside a home on Paloma Avenue in East Salinas. Salinas Police officers were dispatched…
Continue ReadingManeuvering through the Holman Highway 68 roundabout
Emergency vehicles have proved themselves capable of navigating the new Holman Highway 68 roundabout despite the roundabout’s narrow width.…
Continue ReadingMonterey Post Office to change hours of operation
The Monterey Post Office is locking up — a change brought about because of issues involving the homeless. After an elderly woman complained…
Continue ReadingAutoridades arrestan a mujer que presuntamente baleo a muerte a una vctima en Castroville
ACTUALIZACIÓN: 7/24/2017 4:33 p.m.: Alguaciles del Condado de Monterey han arrestado a la sospechosa que presuntamente baleo a muerte a una…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas investiga el homicidio nmero 21; Vctima identificada
La policía de Salinas está investigando el homicidio número 21 de la ciudad, en lo que va del año. El incidente se…
Continue ReadingCal Fire responds to brush fire near Highway 152
A fire that broke out near Highway 152 and San Felipe Road Monday afternoon is already 75 percent contained. According to Captain Trevor Galeazzi of…
Continue ReadingEl condado en Estados Unidos donde se reportan ms muertes de inmigrantes
Tan solo un condado limítrofe con la amplia frontera con Mexico alberga la mayor cantidad de cadáveres encontrados por las autoridades:…
Continue ReadingGilroy fire department working on putting out vegetation fire
UPDATE 7/24/2017 9:52 a.m. According to Cal Fire, the fire burning in Gilroy is now 125 acres and 70 percent contained. The cause of the fire is…
Continue ReadingEl conductor del camin de San Antonio no llam al 911 aunque not que al menos una persona estaba m
Miami, FL – El conductor del camión de San Antonio, acusado de un cargo por transporte ilegal de extranjeros, dijo que no sabía…
Continue ReadingQuines testifican esta semana en el Congreso sobre la trama rusa?
Esta semana, tres personas vinculadas con la campaña electoral del presidente Trump testificarán ante el Congreso sobre los contactos…
Continue ReadingSimulated great white beats Michael Phelps in “Shark Week” race
Even Michael Phelps can’t out-swim a “great white shark.” The Olympic champion swimmer was bested Sunday night in the Discovery…
Continue ReadingObtener cita para la visa de turista podra demorar ms que antes
Crece la preocupación por las consecuencias económicas que pueda traer la reciente orden ejecutiva del presidente Trump que modifica…
Continue ReadingLong Beach Man Sues After Underage Son’s Winning $5M Scratcher Is Denied
Luck struck for one young man when a lottery scratcher he bought at a gas station was found to be worth a fortune. The problem is, he was a little…
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