Month: June 2014

With several cities already considering new sales tax measures for the November ballot, the question remains whether TAMC will be able to get its own…

Salinas’ Tatum’s Garden has been rated as the second most impressive accessible and inclusive playground in the world. The Tatum’s…

National Strawberry Shortcake Day falls on a Saturday this year, so grab some fresh locally-grown strawberries, whipped cream and your favorite…

If you’re a cancer survivor in the U.S. this may not come as a surprise to you, but cancer survivors face significant economic burdens due to…

The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, along with Resources Legacy Fund, has announced the winners of the “My Marine Park!” video…

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is putting together a new advisory team, and volunteers are being sought. The Sheriff’s Advisory…

The Seaside Police Department has launched a new mobile app designed to improve communication with the community. The app will provide information…

Residents near a grass fire in Marin County are being advised to evacuate. A sheriff’s dispatcher said a voluntary evacuation was in effect on…

A 34-year-old Watsonville man is accused of entering his former neighbor’s home without permission and exposing himself to her, Santa Cruz…

A variety of construction projects will cause road and lane closures from Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 22, Monterey County officials said.…

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has begun testifying in a lawsuit against him and the team resulting from the devastating beating of a…

A Santa Barbara man was arrested after he fought with Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies and vandalized a Carmel hotel. Deputies were…

To the frustration of many of his supporters, President Barack Obama is backing away from actions he could take unilaterally on immigration. Instead,…

A portion of Highway 156 in San Benito County was closed Friday morning after a big rig overturned just west of Barnheisel Road. The driver was…

Click here for the schedule of matches, or click here to view as a PDF. A Spanish version is also…

A San Mateo County man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault and killing of a woman found in a ravine 25 years ago. The San…

Those who seek to make food healthier by adding chia powder should avoid several recalled brands that are linked to salmonella illnesses, the Centers…

Watsonville police on Thursday were working on tips that the subject of a nine-hour standoff has been spotted in Aromas and Hollister. Members of the…

Thursday the Department of Justice representative in town wrapped up his meetings with community leaders, regarding the recent officer-involved…

If a firework makes a loud boom and shoots up into the sky, they’re illegal and sometimes as loud as gunshots. That’s the concern for…

The battle for the old Capital One building in Salinas took a new turn Thursday night at a special meeting at City Hall. Business leaders have put…

Santa Cruz police want the public’s help in finding a man suspected of stealing items from cars, like credit and debit cards. Police said the…

Autoridades siguen buscando a Ramiro Castillo, acusado de intento de asesinato, y responsable de un atrincheramiento de nueve horas el mircoles en la…

Police say they’ve made an arrest in the slaying of a Central California man stabbed hours after he was freed from jail because of a…

With attractions like the expansive Golden Gate Bridge, the eerie and historic Alcatraz, the bustling Fisherman’s Wharf and the sweet smells of…

The Santa Cruz City School District is participating in the Seamless Summer Food Program for Children, a federally-funded series that provides a…

A Monterey County jury convicted a 53-year-old San Jose man of driving under the influence — marking his fifth conviction for the offense.…

GPS data shows a mountain lion that wandered into a San Francisco Bay Area city last month hid behind a hedge on a busy street for nine hours. Chris…

The American Red Cross is launching six free Spanish-language apps for disasters and emergencies with simple lifesaving information that will help…

Police in a San Francisco Bay Area city are encouraging residents to accompany their pets after a woman reported seeing a coyote make off with her…

11P.M. UPDATE: SWAT entered the home on West Beach Street around 9 p.m. Wednesday night, but authorities said they didn’t locate the suspect.…

UPDATED 6/13: The kayaker was not a participant in the Great Pacific Race as previously reported. The Coast Guard rescued a 57-year-old man Tuesday…

One person was flown to the Bay Area Wednesday night after a two car collision where Hwy. 25 meets Bolsa Road. California Highway Patrol says the…

Several professional consultants, hired by the community organization called, “Save Our Local Economy,” will share new information at a…

Fire crews are cleaning up the remains of a structure fire in the former Fort Ord area Wednesday morning, but faced several challenges in putting it…

The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced the recent hatching of an African blackfooted penguin chick. The chick is now being cared for by its parents,…

The President and First Lady will travel to Palm Springs this weekend after making a stop in Los Angeles to attend a DNC event and deliver the…

Noticias de la Costa Central present una solicitud de registros pblicos para saber los nombres de los oficiales involucrados en los tiroteos mortales…

The Salinas city attorney sent a response to Central Coast News’ public records request late Tuesday evening, denying the request to release…

The Take Back Santa Cruz’s Needles Solutions Team published a needle count update on Wednesday. The group recorded 5,062 needles found in Santa…

The Cabrillo Stage Box Office opens Wednesday for ticket sales to the 2014-15 season. Cabrillo Stage Artistic Director Jon Nordgren said that online…

Three-officer involved shootings in Salinas so far this year. On Tuesday, we got our first look at the information the city is willing to share.…

A judge has ruled that California’s tenure protections for public school teachers are unconstitutional. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge…

While riding his bike Monday afternoon, a 15-year-old teen was thrown to the ground and suffered major injuries after being hit by a pick-up truck…

Un especialista en relaciones comunitarias del departamento de justicia concluy su primera junta con organizaciones de Salinas, el martes en la…

A new name for the 8,500-acre CEMEX Redwood property in Davenport was announced Tuesday by the four land trust groups who purchased the property in…

A new report shows things were looking up for the ag industry in 2013 compared to 2012. The Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner released the…

Seaside police officers responded to the 1700 block of Kenneth Street around 11:30 p.m. Monday night after hearing rapid gunfire. Officers located a…

A man shot Monday night in Greenfield died of his injuries early Tuesday morning, Greenfield police said. Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies…

Sustaining California’s status as the eight-largest economy in the world demands a plan to improve the movement of freight. A series of public…