Hollister Police warn of “virtual kidnapping” scam
The Hollister Police Department is warning of a “virtual kidnapping” scam, after several reported incidents in the last week. On February…
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Single-engine plane lands along Highway 101 near San Martin, causes heavy traffic delays
A single-engine plane registered out of Watsonville made an emergency landing at about 11:15 a.m. on Sunday. California Highway Patrol said that the…
Continue ReadingTraffic lights now operational at Trout Gulch Road and Soquel Drive in Aptos
After years of Trout Gulch Road and Soquel Drive being run by a 4-way stop, the traffic lights are now operational. Residents and business owners in…
Continue ReadingVeterinarians warning pet owners of Dog Flu Outbreak, urge for vaccinations
A dog flu outbreak has some Central Coast Veterinarians urging pet owners to get their dogs vaccinated. Two types of strains of the Canine Influenza…
Continue ReadingA Freeze Watch has been issued
The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. *…
Continue ReadingSen. Kamala Harris endorses Gavin Newsom for Governor in 2018 race
California U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris has endorsed Gavin Newsom in the race for California governor. Harris gave her fellow Democrat and lieutenant…
Continue Reading4 dead in fiery Southern California freeway crash
Police say a tractor-trailer plowed through the center divider of a Southern California freeway and rammed head-on into traffic. At least four people…
Continue ReadingMagnitude-7.5 earthquake slams south, central Mexico
A powerful earthquake has shaken south and central Mexico, causing people to flee buildings and office towers in the country’s capital, and…
Continue ReadingSalinas man pleads guilty to pastor’s murder
UPDATE: 2/16/2018 4:13 p.m. A Salinas man has pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of a pastor. After six days of jury trial, 39-year-old Servando…
Continue ReadingBuilding Healthy Communities expands throughout Monterey County
A mission to improve people’s health and well being, especially in underserved communities. It’s the goal of the California Endowment.…
Continue ReadingGreenfield police searching for man who tried to kidnap young girl
Greenfield Police are looking for a man who tried to kidnap a nine-year-old girl. According to police, it happened on the 200 block of San Antonio…
Continue ReadingBrace yourself: Gas could reach $4 by Memorial Day
Drivers, get ready to pay more at the pump this year. Gas price tracking site “GasBuddy” is predicting 2018 prices will be the highest…
Continue ReadingNew Eco-Resort coming to Sand City after 25 years of planning
After 25 years of planning, the Monterey Bay Shores Eco-Resort is coming to Sand City. The mixed-use resort will celebrate the existing historic…
Continue ReadingAgentes desacreditan “amenaza” contra secundaria en Salinas
Las autoridades de Salinas están aplaudiendo los hechos de una estudiante y sus padres luego de reportar lo que ellos pensaban que era una…
Continue ReadingHombre de Salinas se declara culpable de asesinar a un Pastor
Un hombre de Salinas se ha declarado culpable del asesinato de un pastor. Tras seis días de juicio, Servando Silva, 39, declaró su…
Continue ReadingCar theft suspect reaches 100+ mph in San Benito County pursuit
A car theft suspect reached speeds of more than 100 mph while trying to get away from police in San Benito County. According to the Hollister Police…
Continue ReadingMujer de Aptos muere tras accidente por la carretera 17
Una mujer de Aptos murió en un accidente automovilístico por la carretera 17 cerca de Santa Cruz, el jueves. De acuerdo con la Patrulla…
Continue ReadingKing City Police investigate Friday morning homicide
The King City Police Department is investigating a homicide Friday morning. Officers responded to reports of a possible gunshot victim around 6:35…
Continue ReadingLongest serving District Attorney in Monterey County history not seeking re-election
Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo announced Friday that he will not seek re-election for an eighth term. DA Flippo stated: “I…
Continue ReadingDan a conocer nombres de las vctimas de masacre
Las autoridades han dado a conocer los nombre de las 17 víctimas mortales de la masacre en la escuela Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.…
Continue ReadingSalinas middle school “Snapchat threat” highlights importance of speaking up
A Salinas parent and middle school student are being applauded for taking the proper steps to ensure safety, after they say a violent threat was made…
Continue ReadingK-9 sniffs out $34K worth of drugs in Watsonville
With the help of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office narcotic dog, detectives were able to seize more than $30,000 worth of drugs in…
Continue ReadingEntrenan a maestros para enfrentar situaciones de emergencia
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Oakland realizó un entrenamiento para que los docentes sepan cómo reaccionar de presentarse un tiroteo…
Continue ReadingICE made 212 arrests in Los Angeles region
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents arrested 212 people in a five-day operation around the Los Angeles region. Agents also…
Continue ReadingFiscal general ordena revisin sobre por qu el FBI no investig aviso sobre sospechoso de masacre
El Fiscal General Jeff Sessions ha ordenado una revisión de los procesos del Departamento de Justicia despues de que el FBI reconociera que no…
Continue ReadingPolica de King City investiga homicidio, el viernes en la maana
El Departamento de Policía de King City está investigando un homicidio que se registró, el viernes por la mañana.…
Continue ReadingChina burglary attempt gone wrong
Two people attempt to break into a building and it goes terribly wrong. What happens when you add bricks to boneheads? According to this surveillance…
Continue ReadingLa carta de quejas que le envi el Chapo al juez: “Es una tortura de 24 horas”
El narcotraficante mexicano Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán hizo llegar este jueves una carta al juez que lleva su caso en Nueva…
Continue ReadingOne year later: A look back the historic Salinas wind storm
February 17 th marks the one year anniversary of one of the most destructive wind storms the Central Coast has seen in decades. Downed trees and…
Continue ReadingAptos woman dies after crashing into tree on Highway 17
An Aptos woman died in a two car crash on Highway 17 Thursday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old woman was driving…
Continue ReadingTrump no puede creer lo mal que se ha tratado a los “dreamers”
El presidente Donald Trump dijo este viernes a traves de su cuenta de Twitter que no entiende el trato que han recibido los “dreamers” o…
Continue ReadingInflux of RVs on Salinas streets
Recreational Vehicles have been driven out of Lapis Road along Highway 1 near Marina. They also can no longer park in Chinatown overnight. These…
Continue ReadingFour arrested in Monterey County Human Trafficking case
UPDATED 2/15/17 10:00 p.m. Four men are behind bars after using teenage girls as prostitutes in Monterey County and the Bay Area. Detectives were…
Continue ReadingSPECIAL REPORT: Taking a closer look at Salinas Downtown Vibrancy Plan
Some say it will be the greatest revitalization that Oldtown Salinas has ever seen – a sought out destination that is a hub of arts, history…
Continue ReadingTemporary homeless camp expected to open in Santa Cruz
A temporary camp for the homeless community is expected to open in Santa Cruz by the end of this month. The city recently hired Chris Monteith as a…
Continue ReadingLongtime Salinas Police Commander retiring
Salinas Police Commander Dave Crabill is retiring after 30 years of service. Commander Crabill started his law enforcement career in King City before…
Continue ReadingResidents recall Salinas Chinatown’s thriving past
Salinas’ Chinatown isn’t what it used to be. For Wellington Lee’s grandfather, it was kind of magical. “He had a thing for…
Continue ReadingCuatro hombres del Condado de Monterey arrestados por obligar a jovencitas a prostituirse
Cuatro hombres están tras las rejas despues de prostituir a jovencitas en el Condado de Monterey y en el Área de la Bahía.…
Continue ReadingOfficials weigh in on using social media during catastrophic events
UPDATE 2/15/2018 5:20 pm: Countless videos posted on social media are giving us a firsthand account of what happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…
Continue ReadingWhite nationalist leader says suspect in Florida school shooting was a member
The leader of a white nationalist militia says Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was a member of his group and participated in…
Continue ReadingTwo Salinas children flown to Bay Area hospital after being struck by car
Two children have been flown to a Bay Area hospital after being struck by a car in Salinas early Thursday morning. According to Salinas Police, a boy…
Continue ReadingSWAT team busts Carmel Valley drug dealer
The Monterey County Sheriff’s SWAT team busted a man in possession of several drugs at a lodge in Carmel Valley. Thursday, the SWAT team served…
Continue ReadingPolice report: Florida gunman confessed to high school shooting
A Broward County Sheriff’s Office report says Nikolas Cruz confessed to being the shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. According to…
Continue ReadingEquipo SWAT arresta a presunto traficante de drogas en Valle de Carmel
EL equipo SWAT de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey arrestó a un hombre en posesión de varias drogas en una cabaña…
Continue ReadingExpertos en la Costa Central hablan sobre uso de redes sociales durante masacre en Florida
Varios de los videos que muestran los momentos de terror que se registraron en Florida, fueron grabados en vivo, por los mismos jóvenes que se…
Continue ReadingLocal school reactions for Florida shooting tragedy
Wednesday’s tragedy is another reminder that mass shootings, specifically at schools, can happen anywhere, and law enforcement officials on the…
Continue ReadingSalinas man nearly kills wife during 12 hour attack, gets 18 year sentence
A Salinas man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a violent 12 hour attack on his wife after believing she had been cheating on him while he…
Continue ReadingPhone scammer poses as San Benito County Sheriff’s Deputy
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said a prior scam has re-surfaced where a caller is claiming to be a local sheriff deputy demanding…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies visit schools following Florida shooting
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 17 students at a Florida high school, Thursday morning, deputies with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingDos nios de Salinas trasladados por ambulancia rea tras ser atropellados
Dos niños fueron trasladados por ambulancia aerea a un hospital del Área de la Bahía despues de que un carro los…
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