Alguaciles descubren lancha llena de bultos de marihuana en Big Sur
Decenas de bultos de marihuana fueron descubiertos en una lancha abandonada cerca de Big Sur. El jueves, alguaciles de la Oficina del Sheriff del…
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Furia al volante aumenta en la Costa Central
La furia al volante est dominando las carreteras en la Costa Central, segn un nuevo estudio publicado por la Fundacin de Seguridad Vial de AAA.…
Continue ReadingNiera de Watsonville arrestada por abusar fsicamente de un beb
Una niera de Watsonville fue arrestada despus de que un beb bajo su cuidado fue hospitalizado por padecer del sndrome del beb sacudido, segn el…
Continue ReadingPedestrian hit and killed in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Watsonville Police are investigating a fatal collision that killed a 54-year old woman. Police say it appears the woman…
Continue ReadingAg worker decline for Salinas Valley companies
Salinas Valley may be robust with agriculture, but when it comes to the labor force, it’s lacking. “Labor for us is a problem,”…
Continue ReadingMonterey County deputies recover Salinas police chief’s stolen gun, vest
UPDATE 7/13/2016 6:30 PM: A major announcement about a major bust. On Wednesday, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced months of hard…
Continue ReadingStudents learn about healthy eating in SVMH summer program
High school students at Salinas’ Summer Health Institute are sharing their knowledge with kids at the YMCA. These students are a part of a…
Continue ReadingCommercial fishing boat catches on fire in Moss Landing Harbor
A commercial fishing boat caught on fire Friday morning in the Moss Landing Harbor. Harbormaster Linda MacIntyre said the fire may have started in…
Continue ReadingWatsonville man arrested for sexually assaulting girl
A Watsonville man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl, according to Watsonville Police Department. Raymond Sauceda, 33,…
Continue ReadingWatsonville infant treated for shaken baby syndrome, babysitter arrested
A Watsonville babysitter is arrested after an infant under her care was found with shaken baby syndrome, according to Watsonville Police Department.…
Continue ReadingMorgan Hill man arrested in connection with stabbing
A Morgan Hill man is recovering at San Jose Regional Hospital after authorities say he was stabbed Friday morning in the upper torso. Officers were…
Continue ReadingFuneral home offers way to express condolences over Dallas shootings
For funeral home General Manager Ellen Broaddus, the mission is clear when it comes to the five Dallas Officers killed in the line of duty.…
Continue ReadingYear-round flooding concerns in Santa Cruz
The San Lorenzo River lagoon poses some challenges to the City of Santa Cruz and people who live nearby. Over the years, there have been pollution…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Junior Lifeguard program turns 50
Fifty years ago, something very important happened on Main Beach in Santa Cruz. The Junior Lifeguards had their first graduating class. Many of those…
Continue ReadingState audit finds deficiencies in King City
A state audit into investigation and discipline policies at the King City Police Department has been completed, following a request by Assemblymember…
Continue ReadingImpacts of Prop 47 on the Central Coast
Changes to Proposition 47 could be on the ballot this November as Lieutentant Governor Gavin Newsom prepares to push a new gun control initiative.…
Continue ReadingAt least one dead in Aromas car crash
At least one person is dead after a crash in Aromas Friday morning, according to CHP. The crash happened just before 8:00 a.m. on Highway 101, north…
Continue ReadingROAD RAGE: 80% of drivers admit to getting angry behind the wheel
UPDATED: 7/14/2016: According to a new survey nearly 80 percent of drivers admit to having road rage in the past year. “I see it happen all the…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz working to capture UK visitors
John and Annie Cant are from England, visiting Santa Cruz by way of San Jose. “We just like to come down here,” said John. “We love…
Continue ReadingAuditora estatal encuentra “deficiencias” en Depto. de Polica de King City
Una auditora estatal en las polticas de investigacin y de disciplina del Departamento de Polica de King City se ha completado, tras la solicitud del…
Continue ReadingThe impacts of the controversial Proposition 47
Changes to Proposition 47 could be on the ballot this November, as Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes a new gun control initiative. However, there’s…
Continue ReadingAustralian teen lands in Hollister on around the world flight
For Australian teen Lachlan Smart, all-nighters are not for crunching before exams. The 18-year-old pilot pulled one while flying his plane from…
Continue ReadingCENTRAL COASTING: History of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk in New York may be older, but the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk gets a full four stars on Yelp. The Boardwalk is really old…
Continue ReadingLa tecnologa podra remplazar a campesinos en la Costa Central
Maquinarias y la tecnologa avanzada pronto podra remplazar a miles de campesinos en la Costa Central. “Un tractor para el desgaje con…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz homeless man accused of arson and vandalism at local business
A homeless man is facing multiple charges after police said he intentionally smashed windows at a Santa Cruz business and set the building on fire…
Continue ReadingDole Fresh Vegetables wins national award
Monterey-based Dole Fresh Vegetables has received national recognition for its Dole Chopped Salad Kits. The company announced Thursday it had…
Continue Reading2016 Forbes AgTech Summit proves to be good for business
Downtown Salinas is busier than normal. “You know it’s not just the people that are involved, but also the people that come down here…
Continue ReadingAg company addresses need for employee housing
Local agriculture company, Tanimura & Antle, opened up a new 100 unit affordable housing apartment complex Wednesday to provide a home for their…
Continue ReadingProtesters embrace police at Black Lives Matter rally in Seaside
UPDATE 7/13/2016 10:45 PM: It was an unexpected ending to a Black Lives Matter rally in Seaside on Wednesday when protesters and Seaside police…
Continue ReadingOne person killed and another hurt in two separate shootings in Salinas
UPDATE 7/14/16 1:01 AM: The suspect in the shooting on North Main Street is described as a 5’7″ Black man, wearing all black. He was last…
Continue ReadingUna persona muerta y otra herida en dos diferentes balaceras en Salinas
Dos personas fueron baleadas en dos diferentes balaceras en Salinas el mircoles en la noche. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey dijo que…
Continue ReadingIndigente de Salinas enfrenta cargos de homicidio
Un indigente de Salinas est enfrentando cargos de homicidio. Segn la polica de Salinas, Ben Udo Mboso de 45 aos de edad agredi a otro indigente,…
Continue ReadingForbes AgTech Summit opens in Salinas
Nearly 700 leaders and investors in the agricultural industry arrived at the second annual Forbes AgTech Summit, taking over parts of Main Street…
Continue ReadingSea Otter dies crossing the road
A sea otter affectionately known as Mr. Enchilada is dead, the victim of a hit and run driver. According to the Moss Landing Harbormaster, an…
Continue ReadingAlguaciles recuperan rifle y chaleco robado del carro del Jefe de Polica de Salinas
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey acaba de reportar nuevos avances en su investigacin sobre una serie de robos que afect el vecindario…
Continue ReadingCannery Row businessman named to national tourism board
Ted Balestreri, Chairman and CEO of Cannery Row Company, was appointed June 30 to the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB), a group that advises…
Continue ReadingMedical marijuana plans taking shape
The legalized cultivation of medical marijuana in unincorporated parts of Monterey County moved one step forward Tuesday. County Supervisors approved…
Continue ReadingCouple will travel from Monterey to Hawaii by rowboat
A newlywed couple from South Africa plans to travel 2,500 miles from Monterey to Hawaii in a row boat. It’s a honeymoon like none other.…
Continue ReadingGrand jury investigates use of body-worn cameras by police
UPDATE 7/12/2016 6:15 PM: A new grand jury report is focusing on local law enforcement and body cameras, specifically which agencies are using them…
Continue ReadingDebate heats up between a Capitola beach and coastal commission
The debate continues over Opal Cliffs Neighborhood Beach in Capitola. For years the beach also known as Privates, has been surrounded by a locked…
Continue ReadingAnti-fracking measure will be on November ballot
Voters will decide if fracking is to be banned in Monterey County. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to place an anti-fracking…
Continue ReadingBurglary suspect arrested outside mini mart
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office credits quick response by deputies for the arrest of a man caught with items stolen from a mini market.…
Continue ReadingHollister driver dies after failing to stop
A Hollister man is dead after running a stop sign and crashing into another car on Highway 156 in San Juan Bautista Monday night. According to the…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County Democrats react to Sander’s endorsement of Clinton
Santa Cruz County Democrats overwhelmingly supported Bernie Sanders in the June 7 presidential primary. Tuesday, Sanders formally endorsed Hillary…
Continue ReadingHollister Police launch community survey
Over the next six months, Hollister Police officers will be handing out more than just traffic citations. They’ll also be handing out survey…
Continue ReadingPolica de Seaside arresta a dos sospechosos de robo a mano armada tras persecucin de alta velocidad
Dos sospechosos de robo a mano armada fueron arrestados despus de una persecucin de alta velocidad el domingo por la maana, segn la Polica de…
Continue ReadingMonarch butterfly population drops in California
A new study by the Xerces Society finds a dramatic drop in the number of monarch butterflies that migrate to California for the winter. The numbers…
Continue ReadingForbes AgTech Summit begins Wednesday
UPDATE 7/11/2016 6:15 PM: The 2016 Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas is the perfect marriage between agriculture and innovation. Hundreds of people are…
Continue ReadingPokemon Go hits the streets
The free Pokemon Go app is exploding in popularity. Using your smart phone’s clock and GPS, it encourages players to explore real world…
Continue ReadingAptos burglary ends in car crash in Watsonville
An overnight burglary ended with a car crash in Watsonville. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says it all started around 11:00 p.m.…
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