Santa Cruz recognized for hot real estate
“Santa Cruz is red hot, sales here are unbelievable,” said Coldwell Banker in Aptos associate realtor Bill Cuccia. “This last…
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The force awakened at Salinas Valley Comic Con
Star Wars not only took over movie theaters this weekend but also the second annual Salinas Valley Comic Con. More than 30 vendors sold unique comic…
Continue ReadingPBS documentary profiles East Salinas teacher and student
A heartwarming friendship between a student growing up in a migrant family and an east Salinas teacher has inspired a documentary on PBS. The film is…
Continue ReadingPolice determine San Benito High School threat is “not credible”
The Hollister Police Department says a reported threat against San Benito High School was not credible. Investigators say the lesson is to be careful…
Continue ReadingHow did Tami Huntsman get custody of children?
Many people are wondering how Tami Joy Huntsman got custody of the children she’s now suspected of killing. NewsChannel 5 has found out the…
Continue ReadingMovie theaters beefing up security for Star Wars crowds
“My legs are shaking right now I want to sit down and get it on, go watch the show,” said Star Wars fan Thomas Madrid. Even though the…
Continue ReadingAgency struggles under the difficulties in determining child abuse
The Monterey County Child Protective Services said it receives 2,600 referrals of child abuse and neglect each year. That agency and police will…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Autopsies show children died outside of Shasta County
UPDATE 12/17/2015: As of Thursday at noon, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said charges had not been formally filed in the…
Continue ReadingSister of two children found dead in storage locker speaks out
After losing her mom in a tragic car accident, 17-year-old Precious Aponte is now also mourning the loss of her 3 and 6-year-old half-siblings,…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Sheriff’s offering businesses active shooter training
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office says they respond to a few calls a week that involve concerns about workplace safety. “Just two…
Continue ReadingNew additions for Monterey Sheriff’s Office
It was a full house as 26 men and women were sworn to serve the people of Monterey County. “The challenges you face are great, but I believe…
Continue ReadingPolica de Salinas revela nuevos detalles sobre muerte de 2 nios encontrados en contenedores de plstico
El Departamento de Polica de Salinas y la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Monterey llevaron a cabo una rueda de prensa, el jueves, sobre el caso de…
Continue ReadingHombre arrestado tras atrincherarse por horas en Soledad
Un delincuente convicto de 43 aos de edad fue arrestado el martes por la tarde despus que un oficial de Soledad intent detener a un menor de edad que…
Continue ReadingOne severely burned in hash oil lab explosion
The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating a hash oil lab following an explosion that severely burned someone. On Wednesday, the Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingPorn site takes over San Benito County Free Library webpage
UPDATE 12/17/15 11:15 AM: The San Benito County Free Library has a new website address after the old one was taken over by a pornography website. San…
Continue ReadingSeaside prepares for El Nio
It’s an all hands on deck operation when talking about El Nio hitting Seaside. “No matter what your job responsibility is, you are…
Continue ReadingMore funding to help homeless locals stay warm this winter
“It’s cold, I keep moving,” said Edgar Mendoza who is homeless. “Your hands get stiff and stuff like that.” People…
Continue ReadingOrganizacin policiaca de Watsonville le da gran experiencia navidea a familias de bajos ingresos
Varias familias de bajos ingresos tuvieron una gran experiencia Navidea gracias a la organizacin policiaca de Watsonville, Police Activities League,.…
Continue ReadingDisparan contra hombres afuera de Northridge Mall en Salinas
La Polica de Salinas est buscando al sospechoso que abri fuego contra dos hombres afuera del centro comercial Northridge Mall el martes por la noche.…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz Public Works continues efforts on San Lorenzo Flood Control Project
El Nio preparations continue across the central coast. Today, the City of Santa Cruz focused its efforts on the flood control project for the San…
Continue ReadingMedical marijuana cultivation, delivery possibly coming to Del Rey Oaks
Medical marijuana cultivation and delivery could soon be a reality in Del Rey Oaks. In a three to two vote, Del Rey Oaks City Council approved the…
Continue ReadingSuspicious fire at CrossFit gym in Santa Cruz
A fire at a CrossFit gym on Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz appears to suspicious, according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department. Firefighters responded to…
Continue ReadingGreenfield, King City Police arrest 7 in probation sweep
The Greenfield and King City Police Departments teamed up for a joint probation and parole compliance check that resulted in seven arrests. The…
Continue ReadingPolica revela ms detalles sobre sospechosos del homicidio de dos nios
ACTUALIZACIN 12/16/2015 1:06 PM: El Departamento de Polica de Redding ha confirmado que Tami Huntsman y Gonzalo Curiel son considerados sospechosos…
Continue ReadingCovered California deadline extended
The Obama administration has extended the deadline to enroll for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The reason — high demand. In…
Continue ReadingSuspect in custody after SWAT standoff in Soledad
A convicted felon is behind bars, after a coincidental discovery in Soledad. On Tuesday afternoon, an officer attempted to stop a minor on foot, who…
Continue ReadingDeputies find stolen gifts under tree in Santa Cruz home
Front porch pirates continue to make their rounds throughout Santa Cruz County. We’re talking about people who steal mail from doorsteps. In…
Continue ReadingRio Del Mar homeowners clean up storm damage, bracing for next storm
UPDATE 12/15/2015 5:40: “I mean you could really hear it. You could hear it coming, you could hear the rain just banging on the house. You know…
Continue ReadingEl Nino expected to leave more and more sea lions stranded on shore
Roofs, storm drains, and powerlines are not the only things reeking the impacts from El Nino. Marine animals, especially sea lions, all across the…
Continue ReadingShots fired near Northridge Mall in Salinas
Salinas Police are on the lookout after someone fired shots near the Northridge Mall. It happened Tuesday night, just after 10:00 p.m. Two men in…
Continue ReadingPolice find stolen car in Watsonville
Police recovered a stolen car in Watsonville Tuesday night. It happened on Green Valley Road and Main Street when officers made a high risk traffic…
Continue ReadingRecord breaking number of marine mammals stranded because of El Nino, experts say
Marine biologists say they’re seeing a record breaking number of stranded marine mammals across the California Coast this year. Science,…
Continue ReadingIncumbent Fernando Armenta running for MoCo Board of Supervisors
The race for a Monterey County Supervisor’s seat is getting crowded. Incumbent Fernando Armenta announced Monday he’ll seek another…
Continue ReadingPolicy change involving where paroled sex offenders can live
A big change in California involving where paroled sex offenders are allowed to live. In 2006, California voters passed Prop 83, also known…
Continue ReadingMonterey Police: Homeless men freeze to death
The Monterey Police Department said two homeless men froze to death during Sunday night’s cold temperatures. Police said the men were found on…
Continue ReadingJurado encuentra culpable a pandillero de Salinas por la muerte de nio de 6 aos
El lunes, un jurado del Condado de Monterey encontr a Bernardo Camacho culpable de asesinato en primer grado por la muerte de un nio de 6 aos durante…
Continue ReadingDriver killed in Morgan Hill crash suspected of being under the influence of alcohol
The California Highway Patrol said a 28-year-old man was killed during a crash on Highway 101 southbound, north of E. Dunne Ave. in Morgan Hill.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Salinas gang member found guilty of killing 6-year-old boy
UPDATE 12/14/2015 11:47 AM: On Monday, a Monterey County jury found Bernardo Camacho guilty of first degree murder for the killing of a 6-year-old…
Continue ReadingCoastal Commission gives into Carmel over beach bonfire debate
The beach bonfire battle is heating up in Carmel. In the fuel debate over wood versus propane, the California Coastal Commission on Fridaysided with…
Continue ReadingCamp Hillary teaches locals how to campaign
“We are forming grassroots activities and that includes phone banks, that includes visibility,” said Shawn Bagley, with the Democratic…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast downpour leaves thousands without power
Collisions, downed power lines and minor slides were the result of heavy rains and gusty winds. “The rain started coming down pretty hard,…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: PG&E has restored power to over 1,000 customers on the Central Coast
UPDATE 12/13/15 9:33 PM: Pacific Gas and Electric company officials said they have restored power to over 1,000 customers on the Central Coast, who…
Continue ReadingMonday expected to be busiest day at the post office
The Postal Service predicts that Monday, December 14th will be the busiest mailing and shipping day for holiday packages, letters and cards. The…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Deadly officer-involved shooting in Marina Thursday night
“It was a dynamic scene action was happening immediately.” The Monterey County District Attorney’s office says around 8:20 Thursday…
Continue ReadingOficial de Marina dispara y mata a hombre acusado de atacar y apualar a su esposa
Un caso de violencia domestica acab en una balacera mortal a manos de oficiales de la ciudad de Marina el jueves en la noche, segn la Oficina del…
Continue ReadingTwo arrested for prostitution in Monterey
Two people are facing charges for prostitution in Monterey after an undercover investigation by police. Officers said Siau San Tee, of New York and…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz County man sentenced to prison in carjacking case
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office said Nathan Anderson was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison for a nine day crime…
Continue ReadingPrunedale man leads deputies on a foot chase
On Friday, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect led deputies on a foot chase near Beatrice Rd. and Highway 101 at about 10:18…
Continue ReadingNew Ag-Tech center opens in downtown Salinas
The age-old Ag industry is going high-tech. Western Growers launched the first ever Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology in Salinas…
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