Search for Marina teen who fell off cliff resumes
Wednesday marked a week since a teenager from Marina fell from a cliff in Big Sur. 17 year-old Jaime Fernandez’s body still hasn’t been…
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UPDATE: Aircraft lands in Salinas field, passengers okay
UPDATE 6:09 PM: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said two people aboard a small plane that landed in a field in Salinas managed to walk…
Continue ReadingMonterey Bay in the running for “Best Place to See Aquatic Life”
The Monterey Bay is in the running for the “Best Place to See Aquatic Life” by USA TODAY. I”ve never seen life like this that we…
Continue ReadingExtra patrols planned for this St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. The Irish Pub Flanagan’s in Carmel will celebrate the holiday with…
Continue ReadingTwo men seriously hurt after a fight in Salinas
Two men are seriously hurt after a fight in Salinas. Police say it happened Wednesday night around 10:37 p.m. in the 1900 block of Natividad Road.…
Continue ReadingAgustin Palomares wanted again after no-show in court
kion’s monica jacquez joins us with details… monica? palomares was expected to show up for his arraignment today… after bailing out…
Continue ReadingACTUALIZACIN: Balacera por Ramona Ave en Salinas cobra la vida de dos hermanos
ACTUALIZACIN 3/16/16: El Departamento de Polica de Salinas ha identificado a las vctimas del doble homicidio que ocurri por la Avenida Ramona el 13…
Continue ReadingParents warned about Ogle app after students use it for bullying, threats
Parents in Santa Cruz County are being warned about a new app that is linked to cyber-bullying after threats were made against at least two schools…
Continue ReadingAvin aterriza de emergencia en campo agrcola de Salinas
Una pequea avin tuvo que aterrizar de emergencia en un campo agrcola en Salinas el mircoles en la tarde, segn la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de…
Continue ReadingSurge aumento de pacientes en las salas de emergencia, alargando el tiempo de espera
Son cada vez ms las personas acudiendo a las salas de emergencia en hospitales a lo largo del pas y tambin en la Costa Central. El hospital…
Continue ReadingMonterey housing officials aim to address two main concerns in new housing plan
Like many cities across the Central Coast, the city of Monterey is updating their housing plan. It’s something that must be done every 5 years.…
Continue ReadingNew details on Ramona Ave shooting that leaves two brothers dead
UPDATE 3/16/16 2:00 PM: The Salinas Police Department released more information about the deadly shooting on Ramona Avenue on March 13. Two brothers…
Continue ReadingRecent storms cause problem for drought tolerant plants
Recent rain has refilled reservoirs and replenished ground water, but it’s also created a new problem. The plants people bought to help…
Continue ReadingFood safety still a top concern
The city of Salinas held an Agtech meeting on Tuesday in hopes of cultivating new ideas and bringing technology to the Salinas Valley. One of the…
Continue ReadingSocial media plays vital role in 2016 presidential race
In the age of hashtags and selfies, social media has proven to be a vital campaign tool. “If Bernie Sanders was running the same campaign in…
Continue ReadingHunger is a big problem in Monterey County
The Monterey County Health Department released a new report Monday on food insecurity, and the data is startling. It’s a complex, systematic…
Continue ReadingFinal arguments due Thursday for $67 million library measure
On June 7th voters in Santa Cruz County will have a big decision to make regarding local libraries. “It’s a library facilities revenue…
Continue ReadingAlguaciles buscan a hombre rondando patios de residencias en Aptos
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz necesita la asistencia del pblico para encontrar e identificar a un merodeador en Aptos.…
Continue ReadingComienza limpieza en McAbee Beach en Monterey tras fuga de sustancia de petrleo
Los esfuerzos de limpieza comenzaron el martes en el la playa McAbee en Monterey luego de que una sustancia aceitosa fuera descubierta cerca de la…
Continue ReadingCleanup begins at McAbee Beach
Cleanup has begun at McAbee Beach in Monterey after an oily substance was found in the sand in February. Crews were removing contaminated sediment…
Continue ReadingOficial de Greenfield recuperndose luego de ser atacado
Tres personas fueron arrestadas por atacar a un oficial del Departamento de Polica de Greenfield. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey dijo…
Continue ReadingGreenfield police officer recovering after being attacked
Three people are in custody after an attack on a Greenfield Police Officer. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a man attacked a police…
Continue ReadingWatsonville gas station robbed at gunpoint
Watsonville police are looking for two men, accused of robbing a gas station at gunpoint. It happened on Monday around 9:26 PM when officers were…
Continue ReadingAgriculture becoming more reliant on technology
Times are changing in the farming industry, and the Central Coast is trying to lead the way. “Agtech is going to be the future here, and…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Portion of Highway 101 in Salinas closed due to fire
UPDATE 3/15/16 4:29 AM: Officials say all lanes of Highway 101 in Salinas are now open. PREVIOUS STORY: A portion of Highway 101 in Salinas has been…
Continue ReadingYear-end crime report shows property crime is up in Santa Cruz
UPDATE 3/14/2016 10:20 PM: 2015 proved to be a busy year for the Santa Cruz Police Department. On Monday, the city released its 2015 Year-End Crime…
Continue ReadingRecent rain fills up Loch Lomond Reservoir
For the first time in years Loch Lomond’s reservoir in Felton is spilling over and the reservoir is once again open to the public. The Santa…
Continue ReadingUptick in car break-ins across the Central Coast
UPDATE 3/14/2016 5:50 PM: Law enforcement agencies across the Central Coast are warning people that car break-ins are on the rise. According to a…
Continue ReadingEntrenador de lucha en Salinas arrestado por comportamiento inapropiado con una menor
Un entrenador asistente del equipo de lucha de Salinas High School y entrenador de lucha en la secundaria Washington Middle School fue arrestado por…
Continue ReadingSalinas wrestling coach arrested for inappropriate behavior with a young girl
An assistant junior varsity wrestling coach at Salinas High School and a volunteer wrestling coach at Washington Middle School was arrested for a…
Continue ReadingSan Jose family safe after getting lost on a hike, and spending the night in a hollow tree
A San Jose family got last on a hike and had to spend the night in a hollow tree. They got lost on Saturday while exploring Big Basin State Park. The…
Continue ReadingFallen tree on Highway 68 diverts traffic
Westbound traffic on Highway 68 was diverted to Garden/Olmsted Road as emergency responders dealt with a fallen tree. The roadway is now back open as…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast communities dealing with flooding from El Nio generated storms
From flooded roads in Prunedale to a collision with a tree in Santa Cruz, the wet weather caused some trouble on the central coast on Sunday.…
Continue ReadingFive-year anniversary of Santa Cruz Harbor tsunami triggered by Japan earthquake
It’s been five years since Japan was hit with a massive earthquake and tsunami, killing nearly 20,000 people. Five-thousand miles way, the…
Continue ReadingEl Nino weather hurting local businesses
Recent El Nino generated storms are hurting the profits of many Central Coast Businesses. “Last night we only had eight people in house,”…
Continue ReadingNorthern Monterey Co. new destination for housing
Realtors say right now is a great time to buy because the interest rates are so low, but unfortunately on the Central Coast there is not much to…
Continue ReadingCorralitos Creek hits flood monitoring stage
Corralitos Creek has hit a flood monitoring stage and Santa Cruz County officials are asking residents to be alert. Officials said they haven’t…
Continue ReadingWeather no match for scholastic surfers in Santa Cruz
A regional surf contest for students took place today at The Hook in Santa Cruz despite choppy surf and windy conditions. Around 50 surfers between…
Continue ReadingPower outages reported along the Central Coast during storm
During Friday’s storm, Pacific Gas and Electric reported power outages on the Central Coast for some residents. So far, about 4,500 residents…
Continue ReadingBeachgoers advised to stay out of the water after the rain
A rain advisory is in effect for all Monterey County Beaches. The Monterey County Health Department is advising people not to go in the ocean for…
Continue ReadingNo sometern cargos contra oficial de Monterey que dispar y mat a hombre armado en Portola Plaza
La Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Monterey anunci, el viernes, que no sometern cargos contra el oficial de Monterey quien bale y mat a un hombre…
Continue ReadingEstudiante de 13 aos de edad detrs de amenazas de bomba, segn la polica de King City
La Polica de King City dijo el viernes que han identificado al sospechoso detrs de dos amenazas de bomba que provocaron que administradores escolares…
Continue Reading“Pleasure Point Rapist” will not be released on parole… yet
A convicted rapist will not be released on parole for at least three more years despite his potential eligibility. Known as the “Pleasure Point…
Continue Reading13-year-old identified as suspect in King City school bomb threats
A suspect has been identified in the King City school bomb threats that shut down school twice last November. On both November 4th and November 12th,…
Continue ReadingMonterey police officer cleared in deadly shooting at Portola Plaza
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will not file charges against the Monterey police officer involved in the deadly shooting of a…
Continue ReadingMore school threats prompt increased security, and safety plan reviews
UPDATE 3/11/2016 3:30 PM: The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 16-year-old Aptos High School student in connection to the…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Search efforts suspended for missing Marina teen
UPDATE: 3/11/2016 7:35 AM: The Monterey County Search and Rescue Team has suspended search efforts for missing Marina teen, Jaime Fernandez.…
Continue ReadingDepartamento de Obras Publicas del Condado de Monterey listo para prxima tormenta
Cuando una tormenta llega al Condado de Monterey decenas de empleados del condado estn trabajando todo el da en el centro de operaciones. “Es…
Continue ReadingNearly half of Monterey County adults will develop diabetes
Nearly half of the adults living in Monterey County are at risk for developing diabetes, according to new research out of UCLA. Medical experts say…
Continue ReadingMonterey County working to combat youth violence with new behavioral program
Schools in Monterey County are adding something new to their lesson plans and it’s not necessarily based on academics. A new program is…
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