Castroville man sentenced to life in prison for 1990 murder
Arsenio Leyva hung his head low as a Monterey County judge announced his fate. The judge sentenced Leyva to 25 years to life in prison for the…
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Salinas POA responds to video showing MILPA member allegedly flashing gang sign
The Salinas Police Officers Association ( POA ) demands action from the city after a video showed MILPA leader, Israel Villa, flashing gang signs. It…
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Better Ask Barry: Where’s the new Fosters Freeze?
There is nothing fast about building a fast food restaurant. A new Fosters Freeze in Salinas, first announced in 2018, is still about a year away…
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Monterey County looking for proposals for managing Laguna Seca Recreational Area
As cars hit the racetrack Friday, the future of management at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca remains uncertain. Monterey County owns the world…
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MILPA member placed on leave after controversial video
MILPA announced at a press conference Thursday that one of its members has been placed on leave. A spokesperson for the nonprofit said it has always…
Continue ReadingUniversity Park Elementary student brings weapons to school, incident under investigation
Salinas City Elementary School District says an incident where a student brought weapons to school is under investigation. They say Monday morning,…
Continue ReadingFormer MILPA leader speaks out after resigning amid controversy
A former MIPLA leader is breaking his silence just days after resigning from the Salinas-based youth advocacy group. Israel Villa turned in his…
Continue ReadingTip line dedicated to finding escaped Monterey County inmates created
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has created a new tip line dedicated for tips related to two inmates who escaped from the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingUpdate on Highway 101 construction in Salinas
The construction on Highway 101 has been underway since earlier this year, and the current stretch–from Market Street to Sherwood…
Continue ReadingIsrael Villa resigns from MILPA after controversial video
MILPA and the Action Council of Monterey County said in a joint statement that a MILPA member resigned after the release of a controversial video.…
Continue ReadingSalinas man found guilty of slapping wife’s face causing injury
A Salinas man was found guilty of assaulting his wife during a domestic violence incident. In April, police investigated the incident that involved…
Continue ReadingSalinas City Elementary School District warns parents of influenza outbreak
Salinas parent, Maria Gilando , recalls last year’s flu season. ” He ended up having to stay home for a solid week because he had a…
Continue ReadingSalinas adult development program releases ‘Monster Mash’ music video
New Perspectives, an adult development program in Salinas, got into the Halloween spirit this year with a song and dance. The program released a…
Continue ReadingWarning period begins Friday for Salinas red light camera program
Salinas police announced that the department’s new Automated Red Light Camera Enforcement Program will begin issuing warning notices on Friday.…
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3.8 magnitude earthquake felt across Central Coast
The USGS reports that there was a preliminary 3.8 earthquake near Tres Pinos Tuesday morning. It happened around 8:21 a.m. 14km S of Tres Pinos near…
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Better Ask Barry: Why is Salinas installing red light cameras?
Cameras to detect red light violations will be fully operational in about five weeks or so. A KION viewer thinks they’re a bad idea. He sent us…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Endowment shows ‘strong support’ for MILPA after controversial video
The California Endowment, which is a philanthropic partner with MILPA, is speaking out in “strong support” after a controversial video…
Continue ReadingPath to bring “Safe Routes to School” to Salinas continues
The belief that there’s a serious traffic safety problem negatively impacting children in Salinas came as a reality check to city leaders. Much…
Continue ReadingAlleged homeless discrimination incident at Salinas restaurant sparks outrage on social media
A Facebook video of a woman recounting an experience of alleged homeless discrimination at a Salinas restaurant is sparking public outrage on social…
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Action Council stands by MILPA following controversial video
MILPA and the Action Council of Monterey County have issued responses to a video circulating showing a MILPA member apparently flashing a gang sign,…
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K9 Oakley featured on Salinas police patches
The dog you see on a new Salinas police patch is more than just a pretty face, he is also a narcotics K9 with the department. K9 Oakley is the first…
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Salinas man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor sentenced to prison
A Salinas man convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a minor and paying for her silence was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in prison.…
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National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off
Sunday kicked off National Teen Driver Safety Week. The Office of Traffic Safety says it’s encouraging parents and guardians to talk to their…
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Salinas police arrest three people found with $39K, drugs, loaded gun
Salinas police arrested three people after officers said they were found with meth, heroin, a loaded gun and $39,000 in cash. Officers with the…
Continue ReadingSalinas firefighters honor Marine veteran at funeral
Salinas firefighters attended the funeral of Marine veteran Angel Cervantes on Friday and honored him with a static flag display. The Salinas City…
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MST warns of people pretending to be employees to gain personal information
Monterey-Salinas Transit issued a warning about a group of people identifying themselves as MST employees and trying to get personal information. MST…
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Plans for Main Street Streetscape Project go to Salinas City Council
Plans and specifications for the Main Street Streetscape Project are being brought before the Salinas City Council for council members to approve and…
Continue ReadingCollision reporting center opens in Salinas
The second collision reporting center in the state opened in Salinas on Thursday. The City of Salinas, Salinas police and Accident Support Service…
Continue ReadingContractor guilty in California wildfire death labor case
The owner of a bulldozer that overturned and killed the operator while battling the Soberanes Fire has been found guilty of violating labor laws. A…
Continue ReadingSalinas police search for vehicle possibly loaned to person of interest in homicide investigation
Police in Salinas are asking for help finding a Ford Mustang that may have been loaned to a person of interest in a homicide investigation. Police…
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Salinas Regional Soccer Complex says parking still free after considering charging
The Salinas Regional Soccer Complex said parking will be free for the remainder of the soccer season after it considered charging for parking. The…
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Facial recognition technology to find lost pets coming to Monterey County shelters
Monterey County and Salinas Animal Services announced Tuesday that they will start using new facial recognition technology to find lost dogs and…
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Salinas man runs into light pole trying to run from deputies, Sheriff’s officials say
Two men are behind bars, following a probation search in Salinas on Friday. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have been…
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Veteran’s Day Parade Committee to hold fundraiser for family of Salinas Marine veteran
The Veteran’s Day Parade Committee is holding a memorial fundraiser BBQ for the family of a Marine veteran. The committee chairman Tony…
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SPCA for Monterey County gears up for Empty the Shelters event
The SPCA for Monterey County is gearing up for its ‘Empty the Shelters’ event. On Saturday, October 12th, the shelter will waive the…
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Salinas man arrested on drugs, weapons charges
A Salinas man was arrested on multiple drugs and weapons charges Thursday morning. Salinas Police say 36-year old Eric Melendrez was arrested during…
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Salinas man arrested on drugs, weapons charges
A Salinas man was arrested on multiple drugs and weapons charges Thursday morning. Salinas Police say 36-year old Eric Melendrez was arrested during…
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Salinas man found guilty of 26 counts of child molestation
A jury found 53-year-old Regino Maciel, a Salinas resident, guilty of 26 counts of child molestation on Wednesday. In April 2018, the victim, who is…
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Alisal Union School District offers free dental screenings for migrant students
Alisal Union School District students will receive free dental screenings this week. The screenings will be offered to students in the…
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Castroville man pleads guilty to 1990 murder, 1993 attempted kidnapping
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that 57-year-old Arsenio “Archie” Pacheco Leyva, of Castroville, pleaded…
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Sheriff’s Office: Man in Chinatown found with drugs packaged for resale
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Salinas man after deputies said he was found with drugs packaged for resale. On Tuesday, the…
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Salinas Police Officers Association approves vote of no confidence in chief
Members of the Salinas Police Officers Association approved a vote of no confidence in Chief Adele Frese last week. In a press release, the SPOA said…
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Red-light enforcement cameras to be installed around Salinas
Salinas police announced that its Automated Red-Light Camera Enforcement project is almost complete and will be operational soon. Police said they…
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Police: SWAT serves warrant at Salinas home, finds possible explosive device in bunker
UPDATE 10/8/2019 12:11 p.m. The SWAT team with Salinas police served a search warrant at a home Tuesday morning, and during the search, they said…
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Salinas PD investigating carjacking near high school
The Salinas Police Department is investigating a brazen armed carjacking that happened last Friday night during a high school football game. Police…
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Salinas man found guilty of attack on fellow inmate benefiting street gang
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Salinas man was found guilty of a jail attack benefiting the Sureno street…
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