Watsonville Crews Put Out Fire at Ramsay Park
Crews were able to put out a quarter-acre fire at Ramsay Park Tuesday. However,this fire is part of a larger trend that could cause a lot of damage,…
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A String Of Armed Robberies In Salinas
A recent rash of armed robberies this week is keeping Salinas police officers busy with 11 robberies in just three nights. On Wednesday night, a…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown In Town To Talk About Prison Realignment and Public Safety
Govenor Jerry Brown was at the Monterey Sheriff’s Department Thursday and he said his main goal was to talk to local law enforcement agencies…
Continue ReadingHartnell College Installs Security Cameras to Help Stall Car Thefts
Hartnell College is in the process of installing 28 security cameras in its parking garage on the Central Street campus, but stolen cars arn’t…
Continue ReadingWildlife Center at SPCA offers rehab services for wild animals
Walk inside the Wildlife Center at the SPCA these days and you’ll see and hear a parrot named Max. She welcomes everyone with a loud…
Continue ReadingTestimony Says Miranda Knew He Could Face Murder Charges If He Drove Under The Influence Again
Linda Williams’ family and friends waited outside court today in solidarity for the fallen security officer. Williams’ mother was there…
Continue ReadingWatch LIVE Video: Mavericks Surf Contest is a Go for January 2014
To watch Live video of the competition, click here Despite some hesitation, organizers for the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest say it…
Continue Reading11 robos a mano armada en un periodo de tres das en la ciudad de Salinas
Nuevamente se registraron dos robos a mano armada y un intento de robo en la ciudad de Salinas. Esta vez, el sospechoso estuvo a punto de ser…
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Continue Reading#PositiveLocalNews: Hartnell Soccer Coach Wins National Coach of the Year Award
Hartnell Soccer coach honored with a national award last Friday. Hartnell’s Daniel Ortega was one of two men to receive a national coaching…
Continue ReadingPolice: Several Gang Murders and Shootings in Seaside Solved
Police said they have solved two murders and three shootings that have happened in the past few years on the Monterey Peninsula. At a news conference…
Continue ReadingMoss Landing lab plays major role in international shark research
A new international study assessed all known shark species for the first time. A lot of the assessment was done at Moss Landing. It’s a passion…
Continue Reading#PositiveLocalNews: Morning Pastry In Memory Of Fallen Santa Cruz Officer
What does community support look like after one of the worst tragedies Santa Cruz has ever seen? Apparently it comes in the shape of a morning bun…
Continue ReadingSalinas Man Arrested In Nationwide Child Porn Search
An investigation that started overseas, turns into a nationwide manhunt bringing federal, state and local authorities on the Central Coast together,…
Continue ReadingGovenor Brown Will Meet with Public Safety Officials in Monterey County Today
Governor Jerry Brown will have a private meeting with public safety officials in Monterey County today. At 1 p.m. Brown is expected to talk with the…
Continue ReadingCapitola Missing Man Found Dead Tuesday Night
Police told Central Coast News Wednesday that the missing Capitola man was found dead in his car off Highway 17, Tuesday evening. 24-year-old Kevin…
Continue ReadingFamily Of Marina Mother Who Vanished Asking For Public’s Help
Searches on Wednesday did not turn up with a Marina mother who vanished without a trace five days ago. The California Highway Patrol flew over the…
Continue ReadingAre restaurants conserving their fair share of water?
“Water is precious on California’s Central Coast. If you would like a glass of water, please ask.” That is a sign all restaurants…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police Respond to More Armed Robberies Wednesday Night
Authorities initially responded to an attempted armed robbery at the Subway restaurant on Natividad Road and East Alvin Drive. Deputies told Central…
Continue ReadingTwo Burn Victims Flown To Hospital, Fire Started in Makeshift Shelter Made of Christmas Trees
Two people were badly injured after they accidentally started a fire in a shelter made of old Christmas trees, said firefighters. The two victims…
Continue ReadingUn da en la vida de un oficial del SPCA
El teletn anual del SPCA, del condado de Monterey, se llevar acabo el sbado 25 de enero. Estaremos recaudando fondos para ayudar a esta organizacin…
Continue ReadingConcierto de Brad Paisley durante semana del Rodeo California Salinas
Aun faltan seis meses para el Rodeo de California Salinas pero hoy les podemos reportar que el cantante de msica country Brad Paisley dar un…
Continue ReadingCompeticin de surf Mavericks sera el viernes
La famosa competicin de surf Mavericks se llevarse acabo el viernes 24 de enero en Half Moon Bay.Los mejores surfistas del mundo son invitados a…
Continue ReadingDear Jon: Leading scientist balances alarm over Fukushima fallout
If there’s one person who knows the current conditions of the Pacific Ocean from Fukushima’s Diachi nuclear power plant, it’s Dr.…
Continue ReadingCal Fire: Six Vegetation Fires Have Been Started By Fire Place Ashes
There has been an increase in vegetation fires in Monterey and San Benito counties and Cal Fire says it is because people are not throwing away the…
Continue ReadingCity Council Votes to Establish Donation Account for Golden State Theater
The Monterey City Council is making slow progress in it’s potential purchase of the Golden State Theater on Alvarado Street. The council…
Continue ReadingMonterey Peninsula Water Storage Levels Higher Than Expected
Water experts on the Monterey peninsula say the water levels on the Central Coast aren’t as bad as they anticipated, but because of the drought…
Continue ReadingSheriff Scott Miller’s Son Taken Into Custody, Again
Sources tell Central Coast News that Jacob Miller, the son of Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon.…
Continue ReadingSPCA Program Helps At-Risk Students, Shelter Dogs
The SPCA for Monterey County Pet Telethon is only four nights away. All this week Central Coast News is showcasing the ways SPCA impacts the…
Continue ReadingSalinas Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
At first shock, then understanding the risks he faced. A Salinas soldier’s family said losing a loved one at war is a delicate balance of both…
Continue ReadingA String Of Armed Robberies In Salinas By Masked Gunman
Police are investigating three armed robberies in Salinas Tuesday night, possibly by the same masked gunman. The first robbery occurred around 7:31…
Continue ReadingCountry Star Brad Paisley To Perform at Salinas Rodeo
California Rodeo Salinas announced Wednesday that country superstar Brad Paisley will perform at the Sports Complex to kick-off the 2014 Rodeo.…
Continue ReadingSuboficial Jefe Edward Balli originario de Salinas pierde la vida en Afganistn
El Suboficial Jefe Edward Balli originario de Salinas de 43 aos perdi la vida en Afganistn el lunes durante un ataque llevado acabo por insurgentes.…
Continue Reading71-year-old Missing in Marina After Going for Walk
71-year-old Henry Peters left the elderly care center where he’s a patient Tuesday afternoon around 1:30. He told caregivers he was taking a…
Continue ReadingSalinas City Council Votes to Purchase New Equipment for Fire Department
The Salinas City Council voted Tuesday night to foot the bill of just more than $1 million for the city’s fire department to acquire new…
Continue ReadingNew School Resource Officer Makes Arrest Of Parolee
A Hollister school resource officer, on the job less than a month, arrested a parolee Tuesday before police even arrived on scene. Police said…
Continue ReadingChristopher Sorenson Sentenced to Prison Tuesday
29-year-old Christopher Sorenson will spend the next 15 years to life in prison, this is after he murdered his own mother a Salinas piano teacher.…
Continue ReadingMissing Marina Mother’s Husband Pleads For Her Safe Return
UPDATE: A helicopter is expected to fly over the entire city of Marina Wednesday for Carie Leetch. The husband of a woman who vanished from their…
Continue ReadingSalinas Charter School Wants to Get Rid of 7th and 8th Grade
SALINAS, Calif.– Oasis Charter School in Salinas may be closing its doors. The school is scaling back its elementary school. The charter school…
Continue ReadingBART Officer Shot and Killed While Serving a Search Warrant
A BART police officer was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon while he was helping to serve a search warrant, reports several local news outlets.…
Continue ReadingPolice: Man With Thousands of Child Porn Images Arrested in Santa Cruz
Officers have arrested a man who they said had thousands of child pornography photos, many of which involved toddlers. 30-year-old Christopher…
Continue ReadingCarrie Leetch residente de Marina desaparecio el viernes
Autoridades siguen buscando a Carrie Leetch una madre de 29 de marina que desapareci el pasado viernes 17 de enero. Carrie Leetch tambin es…
Continue ReadingChristopher Schuette arrestado por posesin de pornografa infantil
El lunes 20 de enero detectives de Santa Cruz junto con oficiales de San Jos arrestaron a Christopher Schuette de 30 anos por posesin de pornografa…
Continue ReadingJacob Miller, hijo del Alguacil Scott Miller del Condado de Monterey arrestado otra vez
El martes por la tarde fuentes le confirmaron a Noticias de la Costa Central que Jacob Miller el hijo del sheriff Scott Miller del condado de…
Continue ReadingAttorneys Deny Plea Deal Scheduled for Sheriff’s Son
A Monterey County judge delayed a hearing for Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller’s son Tuesday, who was scheduled to be in court to discuss a…
Continue ReadingMonterey Sheriff Asks Department of Justice to Step In
Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller has kept a low profile after his son was arrested on drug charges but now he is speaking out against…
Continue ReadingAttorneys File Restraining order Against Sheriff, Undersheriff Over Son’s Arrest
Miller has kept a low profile since investigators arrested his son Jacob on drug charges at his home in Pacific Grove. Then, Central coast news broke…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Released From Jail
Jacob Miller, the son of MontereyCounty Sheriff Scott Miller, was in courtThursday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to charges that hewas…
Continue Reading1.21.2014 Archive Sheriff’s Son Transferred to Different County Jail for Safety Concerns
On Wednesday, Jacob Miller, the son of Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller was transferred to the Santa Cruz County Jail for his own safety. His…
Continue ReadingPolice: Man Attacked by Two People in Salinas Garage
Police are looking for two suspects who they say assaulted someone Tuesday morning. The victim was at his house on the 1800 Block of London Way…
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