State supreme court rules suspect in Maddy Middleton murder cannot be tried as adult
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that minors under the age of 16 cannot be tried in…
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Wanted Santa Cruz County felon arrested in South Lake Tahoe after an hours-long standoff
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KION and CBS13) A wanted Santa Cruz County felon was arrested after an hours-long standoff in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday…
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Shooting victim found on Highway 68 dies of injuries
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a Monterey…
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AG: Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after charges
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sport doctor Larry Nassar died by suicide…
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Thousands of citations issued after Salinas red light cameras installed
The Salinas Police Department has provided an update on the red light cameras installed at four…
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Monterey Police warn of scammers posing as department staff members
Monterey Police is warning residents about a scam targeting residents where the caller impersonates a Monterey Police Department staff…
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38-year-old man in “serious condition” after Salinas shooting
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night that left one man in serious…
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Additional suspect sought in January shooting near Winkle Avenue
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an additional suspect involved in a shooting at the 2500 block of Soquel Drive near Winkle…
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Watsonville shooting victim dies of injuries days later
The Watsonville Police Department says a 46-year-old shot on the levee at the end of Walker Street has died of his…
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Salinas man found guilty of molesting two 10-year-old girls
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says a Salinas man was found guilty by a jury of molesting two 10-year-old…
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Police identify victim of homicide on Great Island Street
Salinas police have identified the victim of a homicide that happened on Great Island Street last…
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Salinas man suspected of killing girlfriend enters plea
A Salinas man accused of killing his girlfriend at a home on Great Island Street entered a plea during a court appearance…
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More than 20 citations issued in Salinas street racing operation
The Salinas Police Department said it has received complaints from businesses and residents about reckless drivers in…
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Santa Cruz residents help bike chop shop cleanup
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) East and Westside neighborhoods got together over the weekend to help clean up bike chop shops in Santa…
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Hollister man faces several felony charges surrounding drugs, weapons production and vehicle theft
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A man is facing several felony charges after stealing a car and being found in possession of a firearm manufacturing tool as…
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Two people treated for gunshot wounds after attempted homicide
ne man and one woman are being treated for gunshot wounds after an attempted homicide in the Denny’s parking lot on North Main Street Friday night.…
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Vehicle theft suspects caught in Monterey County after pursuit ends in crash
Three people are in custody after engaging in a vehicle pursuit with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday morning in a car that was…
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Suspect arrested on manslaughter charge in connection to Green Valley Road shooting
Watsonville police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting on S. Green Valley Road that left one person…
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Suspect arrested in connection to January shooting on Soquel Drive
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on Soquel Drive in…
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Two arrested in connection to murder of missing Salinas man after body found
Two people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a missing man after his body was…
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San Jose man faces multiple charges after domestic violence incident, police chase in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz police say a San Jose man has been arrested following an incident early Wednesday…
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La Policía de Watsonville investiga tres tiroteos que ocurrieron en un periodo de 48 horas
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Detectives con el Departamento de Policía de Watsonville, están investigando tres tiroteos que ocurrieron en la ciudad…
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Watsonville police investigate three shootings within 48 hours
Detectives with the Watsonville Police Department are investigating three shootings that happened within 48 hours in the…
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Detectives investigate Aptos flower vendor robbery
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are investigating a robbery that happened in Aptos…
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Captain pleads not guilty to manslaughter in boat fire
The captain of a scuba diving boat that burned and sank off the California coast, killing 34 people, pleaded…
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Man arrested in Hollister on DUI, drug sales charges
The Hollister Police Department said a man has been arrested on charges related to DUI and drug…
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Garbage truck driver charged in deadly California fire
Prosecutors have charged a garbage truck driver suspected of dumping burning trash that sparked…
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Salinas police search for two people accused of using stolen bank cards
Salinas police are looking for two people accused of buying items with a stolen bank…
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Two men arrested in connection to deadly 2017 shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Two men have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred in January 2017. 27-year-old Ryan Meza and…
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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed two people were injured in a shooting in Watsonville Sunday night.…
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Salinas Police Department investigating animal abuse incident
The Salinas Police Department has opened up an investigation into an incident of animal abuse that occurred in the Monte Bella area of the city…
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Four people arrested in connection to Salinas shooting
Salinas police said four people were arrested on multiple charges while officers investigated a…
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Marina man wanted for allegedly battering woman, threatening to shoot her
Marina police are looking for a man wanted on domestic violence, brandishing a handgun, being a felon…
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Thousands of pounds of drugs seized, 44 people charged in South Bay drug investigation
In a joint press conference, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, FBI, DEA and other agencies announced that…
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Sheriff’s Office: Big Sur man arrested for possession of child pornography
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a Big Sur man has been arrested for possession of…
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Marina man wanted in connection to police chase, hit and run
Marina police say they are looking for a man who hit parked cars and led officers on a chase early Thursday…
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Capitola police search for suspect in package theft
The Capitola Police Department is asking for help finding a package theft…
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Santa Cruz County officials warn against electrical meter tampering, bypassing
Santa Cruz County officials said they have seen several instances of electrical tampering and…
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Seaside police see uptick in shootings in recent months
The Seaside Police Department reports that it has seen more shootings recently, and they are asking for…
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Pacific Grove man found guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges
A jury has found a Pacific Grove man guilty of four felony domestic-violence related charges,…
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Stolen credit cards, catalytic converter found in vehicle during traffic stop
Two men were arrested in Santa Cruz County Tuesday night after several stolen and…
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Salinas man sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for child molestation
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said 64-year-old Juan Salvador-Rivera of Salinas will serve…
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Marina man arrested in connection to armed robbery at 7-Eleven
A Marina man is facing several charges after he was arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a…
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Las Lomas man arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from boys, investigators suspect more victims
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on suspicion of soliciting sex from young boys,…
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Shooting at health care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, leaves 5 injured
Law enforcement agencies said they are responding to a shooting at a health care facility in Buffalo, Minnesota, on…
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Salinas driver arrested on hit and run, DUI charges
A Salinas driver has been arrested and is facing hit and run, DUI and weapon-related charges following an incident Monday…
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Pacific Grove Police: 11 catalytic converter thefts reported over the last two weeks
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Police Department has received reports of 11 catalytic converter thefts over the last two weeks.…
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Jewish frat at California school vandalized with swastikas
Police are investigating after swastikas and other anti-Semitic graffiti were spray-painted on…
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Man arrested for armed robbery in Marina
MARINA, Calif. (KION) A man is now in jail after being suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven store while reportedly brandishing a knife in Marina.…
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French bulldog puppy taken in San Francisco robbery
The San Francisco Police Department is looking for a puppy that was stolen while out on a walk with its…
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