Better Ask Barry: What happened to the city limits sign?
If you look around, you’ll see road signs at the city limits of Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Marina, Greenfield, Soledad, Castroville and other…
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Clergy abuse victims say Monterey County “credibly accused clerics” list needs expansion
Individuals claiming to be victims of sexual abuse at the hands of clerics are speaking out about the list of “credibly accused” Monterey…
Continue ReadingPro-choice supporters in Monterey protest Alabama abortion ban law
Pro-choice supporters in Monterey and across the Central Coast spoke out against the new abortion laws in Alabama and other states on Tuesday. They…
Continue ReadingArrest in brazen attack on elderly man
A man is behind bars accused of attacking an elderly man outside a restaurant in Watsonville. According to Watsonville Police, 30-year-old Agustin…
Continue ReadingRain doesn’t rid fire concern
Above average rainfall has broken California’s drought, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of fire danger. As the several fires that…
Continue ReadingLack of animal control officers is leading to more strays in Monterey County
Monterey County has just two current animal control officers to respond to the entire county. The counties animal services department says about 10…
Continue ReadingMonterey County Health Department clinic employees rally as contract negotiations continue
Dozens of Monterey County healthcare workers took to the street to rally for a better contract amid negotiations with the county. They say their…
Continue ReadingCrews respond to small gas leak in Pacific Grove
Firefighters in Pacific Grove responded to a small gas leak that shut down a street. Fightfighters call this a “minor leak” of gas from a…
Continue ReadingResidentes molestos ante calidad de servicios de control de animales en el Condado de Monterey
Actualmente hay dos oficiales encargados de brindar servicios de control de animales en el Condado de Monterey. Un número que algunos creen es…
Continue ReadingProtestan en Watsonville por leyes que penalizan el aborto
A lo largo del país varias personas se reunieron el martes, manifestando de manera pacífica en respuesta a una nueva ola de…
Continue ReadingWATCH: Midland County Sheriff’s deputy suffers minor injuries in train crash
New details have been released on today’s train crash involving a Midland County Sheriff’s Office deputy. According to Sheriff Gary…
Continue ReadingBaby cut from mother’s womb opens eyes for the first time
An infant cut from his mother’s womb in a gruesome crime reportedly opened his eyes briefly Sunday. 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was nine…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for attempted murder of teenager
UPDATE 5/21: A man is behind bars for his believed involvement in an attempted murder after Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials served a…
Continue ReadingArrestan a sospechoso en conexin a tiroteo de adolescente en Gonzales
ACTUALIZACIÓN 05/21/19 : Investigadores con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey dijeron que realizaron una orden de registro en la…
Continue ReadingThe Hideout restaurant in Aptos suffers major damage after fire rips through
UPDATE 05/20/19 4:00 p.m.. Crews are investigating what started an early morning fire that badly damaged The Hideout restaurant in Aptos. No one was…
Continue ReadingHwy 1 in Santa Cruz to shut down for street light repairs
Commuters in Santa Cruz might have their usual route to work impacted by some traffic signal work that needs to be done at a busy intersection on the…
Continue ReadingDEVELOPING: People in custody in Soledad after SWAT search warrant
SWAT served a search warrant in Soledad, Monday night. They responded to a residence on Pine Street near Vosti Park. The Monterey County…
Continue ReadingMultiple fires spark on Laureles Grade
Three small fires sparked off Laureles Grade, between Carmel Valley Road and Highway 68, late Monday afternoon. The Monterey County Regional Fire…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County residents say home burglary took place while they were asleep
Two people are beind bars following their alleged involvement with a home burglary. Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office officials say early this…
Continue ReadingInmate dies at Rehabilitation and Re-Entry Facility in Watsonville
An inmate has died at the Rehabilitation and Re-entry Facility in Watsonville. Early this morning, Correctional Officers responded to reports of an…
Continue ReadingFamilia se despierta con la sorpresa de unos presuntos ladrones adentro de su vivienda en Aptos
Una familia de Aptos narró cómo se despertaron al descubrir que unos presuntos ladrones se encontraban adentro de su propiedad.…
Continue ReadingPower line smolders, road closed, near Lompico
Sunday’s rain storm created issues in the Lompico area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. A resident shared video with KION, showing a fire outside…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz SPCA ready to leave makeshift facility
Kennels are stacked from floor to ceiling at the Santa Cruz SPCA. Dozens of cats and dogs are scattered throughout the building. President, Moira…
Continue ReadingCENTRAL COASTING: Teen raising money for Jacob’s Heart through 4-H after beating cancer
Aromas 4-H club member, Andrew Perez, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 14. He’s now cancer free, but beating cancer isn’t…
Continue ReadingHealing with horses: new therapy option comes to Aromas
The Backstretch may look like your average horse ranch, but their animals are not pets or racing partners. Their horses provide treatment for those…
Continue ReadingEvacuations after natural gas leak outside King City
UPDATE (9:18 p.m.): All roads are back open and Cal Fire says the gas line hazard is “mitigated.” They are now allowing people to go back…
Continue ReadingCSUMB grads prepare to enter job market
Hundreds of California State University Monterey Bay graduates are celebrating their achievement this weekend. The school hosted its 23rd…
Continue ReadingCENTRAL COASTING: 12-year-old King City barrel racer chasing big dreams
A 12-year-old girl from King City is chasing her dream of becoming a professional barrel racer. Addison Escobar and her horse Royal Ramblin Rose,…
Continue ReadingMonterey County parents call for changes to statewide sex ed curriculum
More than 10,000 parents statewide wide pulled their kids out of school, according to informed Parents of California, for a sit-out in protest of new…
Continue ReadingCENTRAL COASTING: 4-H programs have expanded to far more than raising livestock
A club that was once known for raising livestock has expanded it’s description to far beyond that. The program known as 4-H has opportunities…
Continue ReadingCENTRAL COASTING: Salinas Valley Fair highlights H-2B visa struggles
Vicente is one of 80 people setting up for the Salinas Valley Fair. He’s been working the King City event setting up rides at the carnival for…
Continue ReadingMs personas en la Costa Central podran verse beneficiadas con el programa de CalFresh
Más personas de los Condados de Santa Cruz y Monterey podrían verse beneficiadas con el programa de CalFresh. Por primera vez, las…
Continue ReadingThree men arrested after breaking into a Hollister bar and threatening patrons
Police in Hollister arrested three men after they broke into a bar and threatened those inside. It happened around 1:35 Friday morning at Agua Azul…
Continue ReadingHead Start employees notified about potential layoffs as funding not clear
Head Start and Early Head Start employees have received notice, there is potential for layoffs should the coming school years’ funding not be…
Continue ReadingBody of missing man found at Moran Lake Friday morning
The body of a man reported missing was found in Moran Lake Friday morning. Sheriff’s deputies were investigating the missing person case, and…
Continue ReadingJudge decides to try A.J. Gonzalez as an adult
Madyson Middleton’s family breathed a sigh of relief, Thursday, after hearing Judge John Salazar made his decision: Senate Bill 1391 is not…
Continue ReadingCalifornia girls fight off naked intruder sexually assaulting them
Police say two girls fought off a naked man who broke into a home and sexually assaulted them at a slumber party last week. Chief Matt Basgall with…
Continue ReadingAP: Missouri Legislature approves abortion ban
Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature has approved a ban on abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy, and GOP Gov. Mike Parson is expected to sign…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Treating children’s trauma on the Central Coast
There are no pediatric trauma center’s in Monterey County. That means often times the air ambulance company CALSTAR is called on for transport.…
Continue ReadingKing City welcomes visitors to Salinas Valley Fair
The 75th Annual Salinas Valley Fair is taking over King City once again, meaning all the work behind the scenes can finally be shown off to the…
Continue ReadingSalinas police looking for suspect in Ulta Beauty theft
Salinas police are looking for the suspect in a theft at the Ulta Beauty store at Northridge Mall. They say he hid items on him after taking off the…
Continue ReadingSalinas doctor pleads no contest to domestic violence
Dr. Richard Heiner, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Natividad Medical Center, pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence Thursday and admitted…
Continue ReadingTwo arrested in Salinas for having drugs, cash and guns after community tips
Two people are behind bars for having drugs, guns and cash after reports from community members. On Thursday, members of the Salinas police Violence…
Continue ReadingPanetta offers bill to improve military housing
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is backing new legislation to improve living conditions in privatized military housing. Central Coast Congressman…
Continue ReadingSeaside votes against resolution to support state deadly police force bill
UPDATE: The Seaside City council has voted against a resolution to support a State Bill on police use of force. After almost two hours of discussion,…
Continue ReadingMonterey County murder suspect arrested in Fresno
A Salinas man wanted for murder was arrested in the Fresno area this week. According to the Fresno Police Department, 30-year-old Miguel Beltran was…
Continue ReadingMother confronts daughter’s bullies in classroom
A mother has been banned from a Laguna Niguel school after walking into her daughter’s classroom and threatening students. It happened Tuesday…
Continue ReadingMenos familias estn inscribiendo a sus hijos en el Programa de Educacin Migrante
En el Condado de Monterey, cada vez son menos familias las que se están inscribiendo en el programa de educación migrante. “Las…
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