Salinas police investigate shooting on Santa Teresa Way
Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder in the area of Santa Teresa Way and Santa Teresa Circle. On Tuesday night around 9:25 p.m., a…
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Oficiales de Salinas trabajan tiempo extra para combatir crimen pandilleril
El Departamento de Polica de Salinas est tratando de encontrar diferentes maneras de combatir y frenar el crimen en la ciudad a pesar de la falta de…
Continue ReadingSalinas police officers work overtime to fight gang crime
The Salinas Police Department is trying to find ways to fight the gang problem despite a shortage of officers. It has been almost a year since the…
Continue ReadingMazda Raceway kicks off season
Chicago has Wrigley Field, Los Angeles has the Rose Bowl, Gainesville, Florida even has the Swamp. But what about the Central Coast? Well we’ve…
Continue ReadingGrand Jury report: Soquel school district needs to regain public trust
The Soquel Union Elementary School Board has a lot of work to do to regain the trust of the community. That is the conclusion of an investigation…
Continue ReadingMarine amputee will be defending title at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Liam Dwyer was patrolling a Taliban stronghold area when he stepped on an IED. The explosion amputated his left leg, and damaged his other leg and…
Continue ReadingKing City moving forward with district elections
Equal representation is the goal behind a move in King City to district elections. Some residents said they want city leaders to reflect the mostly…
Continue ReadingChinatown sweeps, one month later
It’s been one month since the massive cleanup in Chinatown, the largest homeless encampment in the city of Salinas. It was a drastic measure.…
Continue ReadingLocal equestrian athlete makes Olympics
Lauren Billys has been riding horses for almost 20 years, has won big in huge competitions, and has had Olympic dreams for nearly as long. “The…
Continue ReadingBig Rigs kick into gear as some local crops hit peak season
UPDATED: 5:46 P.M. 4/25/2016 If you’ve noticed more big rigs on the highways, you’re right. As local crop season picks up so do the…
Continue ReadingMore car break-ins in Carmel
Car break-ins across the Central Coast continue to rise. This past weekend, 10 cars were broken into in one Carmel neighborhood. According to the…
Continue ReadingCoalition seeks delay in Carmel River pumping cutbacks
A coalition of water agencies and businesses is asking for more time to develop alternative water supplies for the Monterey Peninsula before starting…
Continue ReadingArrestan a sospechoso acusado de matar a hombre de Greenfield el viernes
Un sospechoso ha sido arrestado por el asesinato de un hombre de 35 aos de edad luego de una balacera en Greenfield el viernes, segn la Fiscala del…
Continue ReadingCrash flips Big Rig on Highway 101
A car swerved into a Big Rig on Highway 101 near Blackie Road in Prunedale, sending the Big Rig off the highway. It happened just before 9 a.m.…
Continue ReadingDemoras por la Autopsita 101 Sur tras de volcadura de camin el lunes en la maana
La Patrulla de Caminos de California est advirtiendo a motoristas sobre posibles demoras por la Autopista 101 Sur y la salida Blackie Road cerca de…
Continue ReadingHumpback whale freed on Thursday after 30-hour effort
Marine scientists call it a “perfect storm.” In the last 10 days, there have been seven confirmed whale entanglements in our waters. One…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast hotels and restaurant make eco-friendly changes
In honor of Earth Day, conversations about preserving the earth are happening all over the world and right here on the Central Coast. With the…
Continue ReadingFighting crime by bringing neighbors together
It was a good turnout for a neighborhood watch meeting in the Creekbridge community in Salinas. The meeting was organized by community members who…
Continue ReadingBullets strike occupied home in Watsonville
An investigation is underway in Watsonville after bullets struck a home.It started Sunday night just after 11:00 p.m. when officers said someone…
Continue ReadingMan shot Sunday night in Watsonville
Watsonville police are looking into an attempted homicide. It happened on Sunday night, just before 9:00 p.m. in the area of Pennsylvania Drive and…
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about Killer Whales
The Central Coast is known for its marine life, but this spring there have been an unusual amount of Killer Whales in our waters, according to…
Continue ReadingOfficers go undercover for prostitution sting in Salinas
Salinas police officers arrested five men after an undercover prostitution sting Thursday night. It was the department’s first undercover…
Continue ReadingPolica realiza operativo contra la prostitucin en Salinas
Oficiales de Salinas realizaron el primer operativo contra la prostitucin desde la reestructuracin del departamento el ao pasado. Cinco hombres ahora…
Continue ReadingJovencito de Salinas baleado en lo que caminaba a casa el viernes
Un joven de 17 aos de edad est recuperndose luego de ser baleado el en este de Salinas. Segn el Departamento de Polica de Salinas, ocurri mientras…
Continue ReadingTeen shot as he was walking home in Salinas
A 17-year-old is recovering after being shot in East Salinas. According to the Salinas Police Department, it happened as the teen was walking home on…
Continue ReadingBuscan a hombre vinculado a intento de homicidio en Salinas
La Polica de Salinas est buscando a un hombre vinculado a una investigacin de intento de homicidio. Segn investigadores, Joshua Nez es el principal…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Metro bus riders outraged over possible route cuts
Some bus routes in Santa Cruz County could soon be cut. Santa Cruz Metro said those cuts are needed to keep the agency up and running. Hundreds of…
Continue ReadingRocket-Powered kids dreaming big
The skies of Santa Cruz were filled with rockets on Wednesday, but don’t worry…it was all controlled and moderated by students. That was…
Continue ReadingKing City invierte en luces para combatir el crimen
King City tiene una nueva manera de combatir el crimen sin involucrar agencias policiacas, se trata de luces. El mes pasado lderes llevaron a cabo…
Continue ReadingCounty hears ideas to improve Highway 68
Dozens of Highway 68 commuters voiced their concerns Thursday night during a workshop which focused on the future of the main route between Salinas…
Continue ReadingRunners might not be the only thing running on fumes at the Big Sur International Marathon
A marathon is 26.2 miles, which also happens to be the distance from Big Sur to Carmel. The annual trek has been going on since the 80’s and…
Continue ReadingTeen arrested over threats against students at San Benito High
A teenager was arrested for alleged threats against students at San Benito High School, according to the Hollister Police Department. Police arrested…
Continue ReadingSales & Marketing Assistant
Date: April 20, 2016 Location: Monterey-Salinas Position: Sales & Marketing Assistant KION TV (NPG Media) in Salinas is looking for a dynamic and…
Continue ReadingGreenfield murder suspect arrested in Mexico
Investigators with the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office have arrested the prime suspect wanted in a Greenfield murder. With the help…
Continue ReadingMan wanted for attempted murder in Salinas
Salinas Police are looking for a man wanted in an attempted homicide investigation. According to police, 29-year-old Joshua Nunez is responsible for…
Continue ReadingKing City gets new LED lights to brighten streets and lower crime
King City is trying a new way to combat crime. It’s not more police but something taller that never moves. Can you guess? King City is looking…
Continue ReadingNew recreational facilities for Acosta Plaza residents
Community members and city leaders hope to revitalize a neighborhood with a bad reputation. Acosta Plaza is a housing development made up of more…
Continue ReadingUC California Pres. addresses tuition and enrollment at Hartnell College in Salinas
While on her tour visiting community colleges and high schools across California, University of California president Janet Napolitano made a stop at…
Continue ReadingMaestros del Condado de Monterey abordan problema de estudiantes con Ingls limitado
Maestros de La Costa Central estn abordando el problema de nios que tienen dificultades en la escuela por tener un ingls limitado. Casi 50% de los…
Continue ReadingSeveral arrested at 420 celebration at U.C. Santa Cruz
4/20 is the celebration of a drug that many believe should be legal, but despite the unofficial holiday, U.C. Santa Cruz police made it clear that…
Continue ReadingPop superstar Prince is dead
Pop music superstar Princehas died.He was 57. According to his publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, the singer’s body was discovered at his Paisley…
Continue ReadingVarios arrestos y multas durante celebracin de Da Internacional de la Marihuana en UCSC
Se estima que 8,000 personas celebraron el Da Internacional de la Marihuana en el campus de la Universidad de California, Santa Cruz el mircoles. El…
Continue ReadingSospechoso acusado de asesinar a su cuado en Salinas se declara no culpable
ACTUALIZACIN 04/20/16: La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey confirm que Francisco Javier Navarro, quien enfrenta cargos de asesinato, ahora…
Continue ReadingSalinas wants your help fighting child sex abuse
“One in four young women and one in six young men will experience some sort of child sexual abuse before they reach the age of 18,” said…
Continue ReadingCreando conciencia sobre el abuso sexual de menores en La Costa Central
El abuso sexual de menores es una epidemia oculta y un gran problema entre la comunidad en La Costa Central. Abril es el mes de prevencin del abuso…
Continue ReadingApril 20 pot celebration in Santa Cruz
For some, April 20 is an unofficial national holiday. It’s Weed Day, a dayto celebrate the use of marijuana. At UC Santa Cruz, thousands are…
Continue ReadingEarly results show Pacific Grove voters approve Measure X
UPDATE 4/12/16 11:41 AM: The latest report from the Monterey County Elections Department shows Pacific Grove’s Measure X passing with 59.7% of…
Continue ReadingControversial racing debut for electric bikes at Sea Otter
New technology is transforming the classic pedal-powered bike. Called electric bikes, they come with an integrated motor and battery. They cost…
Continue ReadingPositive Change: New donation meters help the homeless in Monterey
Maybe you’ve noticed the bright orange parking meters in downtown Monterey that popped up this week. Funny thing is, they’re not for…
Continue ReadingHombre de 20 aos de edad recuperndose tras balacera en Salinas el lunes en la noche
Un hombre est recuperndose luego de ser baleado varias veces el lunes en la noche, segn investigadores del Departamento de Polica de Salinas. La…
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