One person killed in crash following chase on Highway 1 at Morrissey
Santa Cruz police say one person died Tuesday night in a crash on Highway…
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Salinas man sentenced to prison for robberies, thefts in Monterey County
A Salinas resident has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison on multiple charges related to crimes that happened in Seaside and…
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Sheriff’s Office releases body cam video from Aptos deputy-involved shooting
Deputies with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a shooting in Aptos earlier this month, and the…
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Prosecutor: Missing student killed during 1996 rape attempt
The “prime suspect” was arrested Tuesday in the 25-year-old disappearance of a California college student and the San…
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Accused killer of Maddy Middleton pleads guilty to all charges
The suspect in the murder of 8-year-old Maddy Middleton, Adrian “A.J.” Gonzalez, has pleaded guilty to all…
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Police: Santa Cruz repeat offender uses bystander as shield during arrest attempt
Santa Cruz police say a man who has previously been arrested multiple times has been arrested again following an incident Tuesday…
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After two cats shot in Santa Cruz County, PETA offers reward for information
Two cats have been shot with BBs at an apartment complex in Watsonville since March, and PETA is offering a reward…
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Sheriff’s Office: Teen shoots man at Prunedale home
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot at his home in Prunedale Sunday…
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One person dead, officer injured after shooting at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee
Police say multiple people people, including an officer, have reportedly been shot at a high school in Knoxville,…
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Elderly King City man arrested on suspicion of child molestation
King City police say an 89-year-old resident has been arrested on suspicion of child…
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Pacific Grove man sentenced to prison for domestic violence charges
A Pacific Grove man will spend a total of eight years and eight months in prison for multiple charges, according to the Monterey…
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Police looking for pregnant woman using stolen credit cards
The Salinas Police Department is looking for woman they say made purchases on stolen credit cards…
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Felon arrested after fleeing deputies, leading them on chase
A felon was arrested after fleeing deputies following a traffic…
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Santa Cruz man convicted of threatening, slashing at Black man
A Santa Cruz man was convicted of a hate crime charge in federal court, according to Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy…
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Armed standoff suspect arrested in Santa Cruz with help of de-escalation techniques
Santa Cruz police say de-escalation techniques helped them to arrest a suspect without use of…
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Suspect in multiple burglaries arrested in Sand City
Sand City police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to burglaries in Monterey, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara…
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Suspect arrested in connection to burglary at Super Silver Jewelry
Santa Cruz Police are asking for the public’s help locating and identifying the suspect in the burglary of a jewelry store in Santa…
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Salinas man sentenced to 45 years in prison for raping a child
A 31-year-old Salinas man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for raping a child under the age of 14 multiple times as well as one count of…
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Suspect released with a citation after burglarizing yogurt shop
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A man was arrested after burglarizing a yogurt shop in Santa Cruz, but later released with a citation, according to the…
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Phone scam targets residents impersonating the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of another phone scam impersonating law enforcement. This is…
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Scam targeting residents who received COVID-19 vaccination
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) The King City Police Department is warning residents of a scam targeting people who have received their COVID-19…
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MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam impersonating law enforcement over the phone. The…
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Suspect accused of sexually assaulting three minors pleads no contest
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A Pajaro man has entered a no contest plea on charges he sexually assaulted three minors. The Monterey County…
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Man brandishing machete is taken into custody
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A man armed with a machete was arrested Sunday in Hollister, according to police. The Hollister Police Department said they…
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Wanted felon arrested for prowling
A felon has been arrested after being caught prowling early Saturday…
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Former North Salinas High coach sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges
A former North Salinas High School coach and advisor has been sentenced to 28 years in prison on sexual assault charges stemming from incidents in…
Continue Reading Fremont hotel evacuated due to suspicious bag
Fremont police said a Hyatt hotel was evacuated after a report of a suspicious bag, and a suspect has been…
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Investigators search for suspects accused of stealing mountain bikes in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for two people suspected of stealing mountain bikes from a…
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Two arrested for Watsonville shooting that left teen in critical condition
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a Watsonville shooting that left a teen in critical…
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Man arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing brother in Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says a 55-year-old man died as a result of a stabbing Tuesday…
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Police: Gunman knew victims in California building attack
Southern California police said Thursday the gunman who killed four people and wounded a fifth at an office complex…
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Man killed in Rainier Drive shooting identified
Salinas police have identified the man who died in a shooting Saturday…
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Police report a string of burglaries in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina Police Department is reporting a string of burglaries happening in the Sea Haven residential area. They say the…
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More than two dozen catalytic converter thefts reported in Monterey since July
Monterey police say they have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles…
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Police: Racist graffiti in Santa Cruz investigated as hate crime
Santa Cruz police say graffiti was found on a local sidewalk containing racial slurs, and it is being investigated as a hate…
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Assault suspect arrested following lockdown in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police are asking the community to avoid the area where they are searching for a felony…
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Inmate who murdered double homicide witness in Seaside in 1989 granted parole
After spending 30 years in prison for the 1989 murder of 23-year-old Sonjii Yvette Johnson, Bradley Phillip Hardison has been granted…
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Suspect identified using mask found guilty of raping child in King City
A King City man accused of violently raping a 10-year-old girl during a burglary has been found guilty by a jury, and police used…
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Sheriff’s Office searches for owners of stolen property found in Salinas
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said stolen property from two counties was found while detectives investigated a…
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Woman sentenced for 2019 crash that left three people dead
Hilda Beatriz Valencia Flores is set to appear in court Tuesday for a sentencing hearing after a 2019 crash that killed three…
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Police: Monterey burglary suspect found driving stolen tractor under the influence of drugs
A Monterey man has been arrested on multiple charges after police responded to a report of a man…
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Salinas police conduct search connected to shooting, find overcrowding
Salinas police have been investigating a shooting that left a man with a minor injury back in December,…
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Man sentenced for trying to murder rival gang member in Salinas
The Monterey County District Attorney’s office said a gang member, Jose Daniel Perez, has been sentenced to ten…
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Two men arrested in Salinas after gun fired on Market Way
Two men have been arrested by Salinas police after shots were…
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Men arrested on gun manufacturing, illegal possession of gun charges after Aromas search
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been arrested on multiple charges after investigators served a search warrant…
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Former officer’s trial in George Floyd’s death gets underway
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd went on trial Monday, with prosecutors…
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Man shot while riding bike in Salinas
Salinas police said one person was injured in a shooting early Monday…
Continue Reading Pacific Grove Police: Suspects arrested in connection to catalytic converter theft
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Police Department is reminding residents to stay vigilant when they see something suspicious. This…
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Suspect arrested in connection to structure fire on Nestles Road
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) A man in Soledad is behind bars tonight after getting booked on multiple charges relating to a fire that broke out in town…
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Salinas Police: Multiple vehicle burglaries reported over the past several weeks
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department is warning residents to keep an eye out for vehicle burglaries after receiving multiple reports…
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