Language Day a big hit at the Presidio
One day a year, our local military base opens it’s doors to the public for a fun and educational event; the Defense Language Institute’s…
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Poll shows college students more invested in primary elections
A newly released Panetta Institute poll shows a record level of students expressed concern with the direction of the country and its tie to their…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County Sheriff’s open Rountree Rehabilitation and Re-entry Facility
UPDATE 05/11/18 6:30 p.m. To help with rehabilitation and to keep people from going back to jail, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office opened…
Continue ReadingMore than a dozen auto burglaries reported in northern Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve identified multiple suspects believed to be responsible for more than a dozen car…
Continue ReadingArrestan motociclista ebrio tras persecucin policiaca en Scotts Valley
Una persecución policiaca en Scotts Valley, el viernes, terminó con el arresto de un motociclista ebrio. Autoridades dijeron que James…
Continue ReadingSe reportan ms de una docena de robos en autos en el Condado de Santa Cruz
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz dijo que ha identificado a varios de los sospechosos detrás de más de una docena de…
Continue ReadingDragon head catches fire during Disney parade
Theme park attendees were ushered away when a dragon float in the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom caught fire Friday afternoon, filling…
Continue ReadingRunaway truck takes out highway light poles
Traffic in Milwaukee grinded to a halt after a driver lost control of his truck, straddled the concrete median and took out multiple light poles.…
Continue ReadingRobbers crash near strawberry field in Salinas
Two people are behind bars after Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies found them with a car full of stolen property. 27-year-old Luis Lozano and…
Continue ReadingDrunken motorcyclist crashes after chase with Scotts Valley police
A drunken motorcyclist led police on a chase through Scotts Valley before crashing into a yard. Scotts Valley police spotted the reckless driver…
Continue ReadingElon Musk unveils video of first underground LA tunnel
Entrepreneur Elon Musk offered a sneak peek of his latest project on Instagram. He’s working on an underground tunnel system which he believes…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor signs order to reduce wildfire danger
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed an executive order that aims to reduce the dangers of wildfires following some of the deadliest and most destructive…
Continue ReadingTeen arrested for hacking school system, changing grades
Authorities in Northern California say a teenage boy was arrested for hacking a school district’s computer system to change grades for at least…
Continue ReadingThe Satanic Temple of Santa Cruz adopts Seabright State Beach
Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz will soon be overseen by The Satanic Temple-Santa Cruz chapter. The group has adopted the beach through the…
Continue ReadingElectric Bike Share program launches in Santa Cruz
Just in time for Bike to Work Day, the City of Santa Cruz launched its first ever Bike Share system. It’s something city leaders say has long…
Continue ReadingHigh number of killer whales in the Monterey Bay
Marine biologists say the Central Coast is seeing a higher number of killer whales than usual this year. Marine biologist Nancy Black says the killer…
Continue ReadingTourism plays big role in growth of Monterey County economy
New numbers from the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau show tourism is having a huge impact on the local economy. With more visitors…
Continue ReadingSuspected Golden State Killer faces more murder charges
Joseph James DeAngelo, the suspected Golden State Killer, has been charged with four more counts of first-degree murder, Santa Barbara District…
Continue ReadingArrestan a segundo sospechoso en conexin a homicidio en Condado de Santa Cruz
ACTUALIZACIÓN 05/10/18: Un segundo hombre ha sido arrestado en conexión a un homicidio en Live Oak. El 8 de abril, Iván…
Continue ReadingMust see! Pollen flies off trees
If you’ve got allergies, get your meds ready – just watching this video may be too much! Pollen is so dense in New Jersey that it…
Continue ReadingHuman remains found near spot where SUV plunged off cliff
UPDATE: 5/10/2018 1:39 p.m. Authorities in Northern California say a resident found a pair of jeans and human remains inside a girl’s shoe on a…
Continue ReadingSea turtle stuck in bucket for several years
Video of a sea turtle being rescued from a bucket is making its rounds on social media. Marine biologists said the poor Hawskbill turtle had been…
Continue ReadingMother’s dying wish fulfilled when son’s high school graduation brought to hospital bedside
A mother’s dying wish was fulfilled when she got to see her son graduate high school from her hospital bed. Stephanie Northcott has Lynch…
Continue ReadingBrote por peligrosa bacteria relacionado a la lechuga romana se agrava
El brote de e.Coli relacionado al consumo de lechuga romana en Estados Unidos parece no dar tregua, es más, se está agravando. El…
Continue ReadingCastroville burglary suspect injures deputy with piece of metal during chase
A burglary suspect out of Castroville threw a piece of metal at a deputy in an attempt to get away. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading3rd dead gray whale found in San Francisco Bay since March
Marine experts say a dead gray whale found in the San Francisco Bay appears to have died from blunt-force trauma from a ship. It’s the third…
Continue ReadingA second suspect arrested in Live Oak homicide
UPDATE: 5/9/2018 5:15 p.m. A second man has been arrested for his connection to a homicide in Live Oak. On April 8, 26-year-old Ivan Villalobos was…
Continue ReadingFood Safety Summit addresses new concerns; this as romaine outbreak grows
UPDATE 5/9/2018 6:20 p.m.: New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce continues to grow. The…
Continue ReadingU.S. Coast Guard launches safety campaign in response to uptick in water recreation deaths
The U.S. Coast Guard is launching a new safety campaign called “Be Safe, Be Seen.” It comes in response to an increase in deaths among…
Continue Reading24th annual police procession and memorial for fallen officers is Wednesday in Marina
UPDATED 5/9/2018 11:00 p.m. Fallen officers across the Central Coast and state honored in a special way Wednesday evening. The 24th annual Police…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Automation in the Central Coast Ag industry
Technology is taking over the workplace with automation putting jobs at risk, but automation is also helping some industries thrive including one…
Continue ReadingFirefighters dousing massive house fire in Watsonville
A house suffers severe damage after a fire in Watsonville. Firefighters arrived just after nine Wednesday morning. It happened on 33 Riverside Dr.…
Continue ReadingSchool bus driver lied to CHP about Watsonville crash
UPDATE: 5/9/2018 4:14 p.m. A school bus driver carrying 34 students when he struck a tree and power pole in Watsonville lied to the California…
Continue ReadingKayaker speaks out about close call with great white in Aptos
This week we told you about 15 great white shark sightings near the Cement Ship in Aptos. We also shared this insane video of a kayaker coming within…
Continue ReadingUC System responds to union worker strikes
Workers were out at UCSC on strike for the third and final day on Wednesday. They say they are not only calling for raises, but also for the UC…
Continue ReadingHombre de Greenfield amenaza a vctima de secuestro para evitar que testificara en corte
Un hombre de Greenfield está bajo arresto luego de que las autoridades lo acusaran de amenazar a una víctima de secuestro para evitar…
Continue ReadingManslaughter charges will not be filed in fatal motorcycle collision
Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo announced today that manslaughter charges will not be filed against 60-year-old Miriam Smith for her…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas agarra a presunto asaltabancos con las manos en la masa
La Policía de Salinas arrestó a un hombre acusado de asaltar un banco Wells Fargo por Natividad Road. Oficiales respondieron al…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate Hollister mans involvement in Gilroy shooting & attempted carjackings
A Hollister man is being investigated for his involvement in several attempted carjackings, and a shooting after crashing a car in Gilroy. One of the…
Continue ReadingRed tide makes nighttime surf light up blue along Southern California coast
A stunning phenomenon — on display along parts of the southern California coast. A red tide is making the nighttime surf light up with a blue…
Continue ReadingCalifornia moves toward solar panel requirement
The California Energy Commission has approved a requirement for solar panels on new homes starting in 2020. The commission vote on Wednesday was a…
Continue ReadingA sticky mess: liquid chocolate spills onto Polish highway
A tractor-trailer has overturned on a Polish highway, spilling tons of liquid chocolate that are solidifying into a huge sticky mess. The private…
Continue ReadingIron Man suit disappears from LA movie prop facility
Police are investigating the disappearance of an expensive “Iron Man” suit from a Los Angeles movie prop storage facility. Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingBomberos de varios departamentos responden a fuego masivo en Watsonville
Bomberos en Watsonville están trabajando rápidamente para sofocar un enorme incendio residencial. El incendio estalló en una…
Continue ReadingSalinas police arrest suspected bank robber
Salinas police have arrested a man suspected of robbing the Wells Fargo bank on Natividad Road. Officers were dispatched around 3:50 p.m. to a report…
Continue ReadingGreenfield man threatens kidnap victim not to testify
A Greenfield man was arrested for threatening a kidnap victim to keep him from testifying. The victim told investigators of the Major Crimes Unit he…
Continue ReadingCity of Salinas wants to hear from those living in Alisal area about wants/needs in their community
Change is coming to Salinas and the city wants you to have a say in the new Alisal Vibrancy Plan. The plan has been discussed for some time, but now…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz enforces environmental packaging ordinance
We’ve told you about the Santa Cruz environmental packaging ordinance in the past, and now the city will fully enforce it. The ordinance went…
Continue ReadingEncuentran a hombre de Moss Landing culpable de asesinato en primer grado
Un jurado ha encontrado culpable a un hombre de Moss Landing de matar a un trabajador de mantenimiento y de sacar una pistola frente a agentes del…
Continue ReadingOficiales de Watsonville arrestan a hombre por intento de homicidio
Agentes de policía de Watsonville arrestaron a un hombre por el intento de homicidio de su exnovia el martes en la mañana. La…
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