Well-known Santa Cruz surfer accused of sex crimes involving a minor pleads not guilty
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said detectives arrested a Santa Cruz man for alleged sex crimes involving a…
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Estranged husband accused of killing wife as she shielded her children arrested in Marina
A Madera man accused of killing his estranged wife as she shielded her three…
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Three young males wanted for allegedly blowing up mailbox in Gilroy
Gilroy police are looking for three males accused of blowing up a…
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Monterey police looking for two people suspected of using stolen credit card
Monterey police said they are looking for two people suspected of using a stolen credit…
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Salinas police conduct attempted murder investigation after teen shot in buttocks
Salinas police are conducting an attempted murder and attempted robbery investigation after they…
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Salinas Police: Gang member found with meth, stolen gun
Salinas police arrested a man who they say is a gang member following a traffic…
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Three arrested in connection to armed robbery at Montebella Park
Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at Montebella Park early Saturday…
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Santa Cruz PD: Four hate crimes reported this year, one forwarded to FBI
Santa Cruz police said there have been four hate crimes reported so far this year in the…
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Watsonville police receive nearly a half dozen reports of virtual kidnapping in a week
The Watsonville Police Department said that within the last week, it has received nearly a half dozen…
Continue ReadingPacific Grove police warn of Craigslist scam targeting sellers
Pacific Grove police are warning residents about a scam that they say is being reported more often…
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17-year-old City of Watsonville employee arrested on sexual battery charges
A 17-year-old City of Watsonville employee has been arrested on sexual battery charges, according to Watsonville…
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Hollister police report “out of control” number of illegal fireworks
Hollister police and several other area agencies said they issued several illegal firework citations over the…
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Man arrested in deadly 4th of July shooting
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE 7/6/2020: Salinas Police have arrested a man suspected of killing a 49-year-old man on the 4th of July. Sergio…
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Ben Lomond ambush suspect pleads not guilty to charges related to killing of Oakland officer
Steven Carrillo, the man accused of killing a federal officer in Oakland and Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller in Santa Cruz…
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Watsonville man accused of sexually abusing young girl multiple times
A Watsonville man has been arrested in connection to an investigation into sexual abuse of a young…
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Officials release identity of carjacking suspect who crashed into water off West Cliff Drive after chase
A vehicle is set to get pulled out of the water off West Cliff Drive after the Santa Cruz…
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Monterey Co. Sheriff’s Office: Gang members arrested on drug, stolen vehicle charges
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said two Salinas gang members were arrested on weapon, drug and stolen…
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Monterey man arrested on hate crime charge for allegedly yelling racial slurs at Black man
Monterey police said a white man has been arrested for hate crime after he allegedly yelled racial slurs at a Black…
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Attempted murder suspect arrested in connection to shooting on Rio del Pajaro Court
An attempted murder suspect was arrested in connection to a shooting that happened two weeks ago, according to Watsonville…
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Salinas driver arrested on DUI charges after allegedly leading police on short chase
A driver was arrested by Salinas police following an incident involving an alleged hit-and-run and a short…
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Seaside police release new phone number for reporting illegal fireworks
Seaside police have released a new phone number for community members to report illegal…
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Ben Lomond ambush suspect indicted in Oakland federal guard killing
A federal grand jury has indicted an Air Force sergeant for murder and attempted murder after he allegedly…
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Historic jade stolen from Pacific Grove gallery
Security cameras capture every corner of Artisana Gallery in downtown Pacific Grove.…
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Santa Cruz police arrest man who allegedly beat black man on hate crime charges
Chief Andrew Mills with the Santa Cruz Police Department said a man was arrested on hate crime charges Saturday…
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Aptos man accused of trying to run vehicles off road, leading police on chase
Santa Cruz police said they have arrested a man accused of trying to run vehicles off the…
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State Parks officers find illegal marijuana operation in Santa Cruz mountains
State Park officers found an illegal marijuana grow operation in the Santa Cruz…
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Santa Cruz County DA’s Office petitioning to reduce, dismiss past marijuana convictions
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Over a thousand people convicted of cannabis-related crimes in Santa Cruz County before the drug was legalized in…
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Man who pleaded guilty to poaching-related crimes near Bradley placed on probation, ordered to pay fine
A man who pleaded guilty to crimes associated with poaching a trophy bull elk near Bradley was sentenced by a Monterey County judge…
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Brothers arrested in Monterey County for allegedly manufacturing guns
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said two people were arrested and 45 guns were confiscated after an agricultural…
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Santa Cruz police see rise in catalytic converter thefts from Toyota Prius cars
Santa Cruz police say they have seen nearly a dozen reports of catalytic converters stolen from Toyota Prius…
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CSUMB police ban chokeholds as university president speaks out against racism
President Eduardo Ochoa and several departments at California State University, Monterey Bay have released…
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San Jose school district says woman who allegedly coughed on baby may be district employee
A woman who coughed on a baby in San Jose is wanted for assault, according to…
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“Accidental death” in Watsonville now investigated as homicide
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said what appeared to be an accidental death in Watsonville has…
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Seaside man arrested for allegedly dealing fentanyl-laced drugs that killed a man
A Monterey County man is accused of dealing fentanyl-laced drugs that led to the overdose death of a man and the hospitalization of a…
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Morgan Hill police respond to “horrific” crime scene, arrest man accused of stabbing parents
Morgan Hill police are investigating a stabbing that killed a woman and left a man with life-threatening…
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Suspect in Ben Lomond shooting ambush could face death penalty
Steven Carrillo, the man suspected of killing Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller and injuring others in what the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
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Man killed by Los Angeles County deputies identified as auto body shop security guard
An investigation is underway following a shooting in which Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies apparently shot and…
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Salinas man pleads no contest to lewd acts with two children under the age of 14
A Salinas man accused of inappropriately touching two children his wife babysat has pleaded no…
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Hollister fire chief reports recent string of arsons
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office released a message from Hollister Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo describing a string of recent “suspicious”…
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Fresno County kidnapping, attempted rape suspect arrested in Salinas
A Fresno County man initially arrested on kidnapping and attempted rape charges has been re-arrested in…
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Second suspect arrested in connection to October homicide at Salinas Motel 6
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that killed one person at a Motel 6 in…
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Watsonville man sentenced to prison for DUI crash that caused “extensive injuries”
A Watsonville man has been sentenced to 5 years and 8 months in prison for a DUI crash that caused extensive…
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Fireworks enforcement begins Friday in Watsonville
Watsonville police said it will be starting fireworks enforcement early this year, and the department will…
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`That 70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes
Prosecutors say “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s.…
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Monterey-based attorney accused of fraudulently obtaining loans
A Monterey-based attorney is facing a wire fraud charge following accusations that he fraudulently obtained loans that involved a…
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Officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks to be charged
The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be…
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Man arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Salinas
Salinas police say 38-year-old Victor Ramirez Dimas was arrested and charged…
Continue Reading Suspect charged in Oakland federal officer shooting believed to be tied to ‘Boogaloo’ movement
Authorities said Steven Carrillo, the man charged with murdering a federal court officer in Oakland and a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office…
Continue Reading Suspect in deadly Ben Lomond ambush charged in murder of Oakland federal officer
The FBI is holding a press conference Tuesday morning to announce a “significant law enforcement…
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Cold case: Salinas 18-year-old gunned down in 2002
This week we revisit a cold case that has led a Salinas mother to turn her grief into action following the death of her 18-year-old…
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