Highway 68 Corridor Improvement Project may include roundabouts
Details on a Highway 68 Corridor Improvement Project are being released as Caltrans prepares to present its plan to the public. A possibility is…
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Four Dead In Horrific Wrong-Way Crash On Highway 101 In San Francisco
(CBS SF) — Four people were killed in a wrong-way collision involving a taxi on northbound U.S. Highway 101 early Thursday morning, according…
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Gilroy High School varsity football season cancellation impacts Palma homecoming game
The Gilroy Police Department and school district are still investigating assault allegations involving members of the Gilroy High School football…
Continue ReadingPacific Grove affordable housing appeal to be heard at council Wednesday
With affordable housing scarce in Pacific Grove, many neighbors here say it is time to do more. “I think it’s fabulous, it’s so…
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Gilroy High School’s varsity football team forfeits games going forward
The president of Peninsula Sports, Inc. confirmed that Gilroy High School’s varsity football team had to forfeit its game against Palma High…
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Better Ask Barry: Is the bike lane open yet?
It may be a cliche to say the wheels of progress turn slowly, but that’s been the case in two stories we previously reported in Better Ask…
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Sheriff’s Office identifies body found during search for kidnapped Pleasure Point man
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified a body found during a search for a kidnapped Pleasure Point man as the missing person,…
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Tests say liquid thrown by Boulder Creek woman in California Senate was human blood
The red liquid a woman threw onto several California senators last month by a Boulder Creek woman was human blood, but it did not contain pathogens…
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PolicÃa de Salinas identifica hombre baleado a muerte en un Motel 6
ACTUALIZACIÓN 10/02/19 5:42 p.m.: La policía de Salinas ha identificado al hombre que fue baleado a muerte en un Motel 6 en Salinas, el…
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta visits Food Bank for Monterey County
The Food Bank for Monterey County showed off its new facility today to Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). The food bank moved to a new building last…
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Forever 21 en Monterey y Salinas podrÃa cerrar
De acuerdo con documentos de la corte sobre los posibles cierres de las tiendas Forever 21, las tiendas en el Centro Comercial Del Monte y Northridge…
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California adopts 22 new laws taking aim at wildfire danger
California is adopting nearly two dozen laws aimed at preventing and fighting the devastating wildfires that have charred large swaths of the state…
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Alguaciles identifican cuerpo hallado en el Condado de Santa Cruz como la vÃctima de un secuestro
ACTUALIZACIÓN 10/02/19 5:00 p.m.: La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz ha identificado el cuerpo que encontraron, el martes, como el…
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Slain man’s brother hugs Dallas cop after she gets 10 years
The brother of a black man who was shot dead by a white Dallas police officer who said she mistook the victim’s apartment for her own forgave…
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Salinas police identify victim of Tuesday’s Motel 6 shooting
UPDATE 10/2/2019 4:45 p.m. Salinas police have released new details about a deadly shooting at the Motel 6 on De La Torre Street Tuesday morning.…
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Pacific Grove man sentenced to prison for DUI crash resulting in major injuries
A Pacific Grove man was sentenced to 4 years and 4 months in prison for a DUI crash that caused major injuries. In January 2018, the CHP responded to…
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Esselen Tribe of Monterey County awarded $4.5 million for conservation project
The California Natural Resources Agency announced $37 million in funding for 21 projects, and some of that will be going to the Esselen Tribe of…
Continue ReadingBanco de Alimentos y Supermercado Safeway comienzan campaña para alimentar a los necesitados
En un esfuerzo por acabar con el hambre, el dÃa de hoy inicia la campaña anual Alimenta a los Necesitados. Se trata de una colaboración entre el…
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Del Monte Shopping Center, Northridge Mall on list of potential Forever 21 closures
According to court documents outlining potential Forever 21 store closures, the locations at Del Monte Shopping Center and Northridge Mall are slated…
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Person of interest identified in fatal Metz Road crash
The California Highway Patrol has identified a person of interest in connection to a fatal crash on Metz Road south of Elm Avenue. Officers are…
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Woman killed in Metz Road crash identified, investigators still looking for driver
UPDATE 9/18/2019 11:15 a.m. A woman killed in a crash on Metz Road Monday has been identified as 31-year-old Elizabeth Reed of King City.…
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Pacific Grove struggles to provide affordable housing
Pacific Grove is about to get new affordable housing units in town, but there are only three of them. Construction is underway right now on 301 Grand…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz agencies to hold emergency preparation event ahead of Loma Prieta anniversary
Several public safety agencies in Santa Cruz are coming together to hold an emergency preparation event ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Loma…
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Salinas man found guilty of being a felon in possession of a gun
A Salinas man was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a gun. Detectives found out about the call by monitoring his calls after he was…
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K9 Gets body armor donated
The Salinas Police Department says K9 Keno has received a bullet and stab protective vest. They say the armor was donated by Massachussets based…
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List of Coffee With a Cop events
October 2nd is national Coffee with a Cop day. The event is designed to build relationships between the community and law enforcement. Officers and…
Continue ReadingBody found during search for kidnapped Pleasure Point man
UPDATE 10/1/2019 11:30 p.m. The crime scene tape is down on Pleasure Point Drive Tuesday night after a reported kidnapping of 50-year-old businessman…
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Live Oak students build greenhouse
Students at Live Oak Elementary experienced a real lesson in building a healthy environment. Along with partners including Santa Cruz County…
Continue ReadingWATCH: Suspects crash into Scotts Valley Walgreens, steal ATM
Scotts Valley police released video on Tuesday showing an ATM theft at a Walgreens. Officers said the theft happened at around 3 a.m. Monday morning.…
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Better Ask Barry: When will they cut down the weeds?
The weeds in the median along Blanco Road in Salinas are growing like, well, weeds. They are dry and brittle, and stretch for about three quarters of…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz police investigating Metro bus bomb threat
UPDATE 10/1/2019 3:50 p.m. Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills said a bomb threat involving a Metro bus was a false report. No device was found.…
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Four students issued juvenile citations for sexual battery at Gilroy High School
UPDATE 10/1/2019 5:20 p.m. Gilroy police said four members of the Gilroy High School varsity football team were issued juvenile citations for sexual…
Continue ReadingAlcohol beverage license revoked at Rodeo Market in Salinas
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced that alcohol sales at Rodeo Market in Salinas are now prohibited. ABC revoked the…
Continue ReadingPink police cruiser returns to Watsonville for breast cancer awareness
Watsonville police have a pink cruiser for the second year in a row in an attempt to raise awareness about breast cancer. Police said the goal is to…
Continue ReadingPink police cruiser returns to Watsonville
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Continue ReadingUber partnering with city of Santa Cruz on e-bike commuting program
Uber announced Tuesday that it is partnering with the city of Santa Cruz on a program that will let the city subsidize JUMP e-bike trips to and from…
Continue ReadingCalifornia boat company suspends tours after fatal fire
The owner of a scuba diving boat company has announced an indefinite suspension of its fleet in the wake of a boat fire off the Southern California…
Continue ReadingDoorbell camera shows woman in Arcadia running for help, dragged away
Ring security video shows a woman running for help before being dragged away kicking and screaming by her estranged ex-boyfriend, according to…
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Report: Citizens report more than 36,000 needles found in public places in Santa Cruz
More than 36,000 needles were found in public spaces in Santa Cruz, according to a report by the group Take Back Santa Cruz’s “Needles…
Continue ReadingCAPTADO EN CMARA: Sospechosos utilizan un coche robado para realizar un robo en Scotts Valley
La polica de Scotts Valley ha revelado el video que muestra un robo en la tienda Walgreens. Oficiales dijeron que todo sucedi a eso de las 3 a.m., el…
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Brush fire closes south Monterey County Highways
Highways 198 and 25 southeast of King City will be closed Monday night through Tuesday according to the California Highway Patrol. Fresno Fire is…
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Watsonville Community Hospital sale completed
The sale of Watsonville Community Hospital to Halsen Healthcare has been completed. The company made the announcement Tuesday, it purchased the…
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