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The lighthouse Avenue tunnel will be closed in both directions from 11 p.m. Thursday night to 6 a.m. Friday morning. The city of Monterey will be…

A counterfeit pill is circulating on streets of Santa Cruz County and the Sheriff’s Department wants to warn the public about the deadly pill.…

UPDATE 11/4/15 3:15 PM: A bomb threat forced the King City Union School District to cancel classes on Wednesday. After several sweeps at its schools,…

It’s been one year since voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 47. The measure reduced penalties for most nonviolent property and drug…

Founded in the 1870s as a Methodist summer retreat, Pacific Grove has been a vacation getaway for decades. Recently, more and more short term…

Officers made a major bust during a traffic stop Wednesday night in Scotts Valley. Scotts Valley Officers say it happened just before 11:00 p.m. on…

California Department of Public Health officials have confirmed the state’s first influenza-associated death this year. The individual who died…

A disturbing trend in Monterey County; teens are being killed at a faster rate than anywhere else in the state, according to a recent study on youth…

Administradores escolares del Distrito Escolar de King City cancelaron clases en seis escuelas, el mircoles, luego de recibir una amenaza de bomba.…

An innovative outreach program in Richmond, CA has been credited with cutting down the number of homicides in the city. The program has helped reduce…

Una versin falsificada del medicamente recetado Alprazolam posiblemente est siendo vendido en las calles del Condado de Santa Cruz, segn la Oficina…

UPDATED 11/4/15 12:25a.m: Here is a look at the Semi-Final Official Report 03 for the county of Monterey city, school and special district elections.…

El hombre recientemente arrestado por la muerte de Jaelyn Zavala de 4 aos de edad y Ramn Rendn enfrent un juez del Condado de Santa Cruz el martes…

UPDATE 11/3/15 10 p.m.: On Tuesday night, the Monterey and Carmel City Councils discussed policies regarding smoking in public areas. Both decided to…

Santa Cruz police are investigating a case of vandalism at the Mission Santa Cruz as a hate crime. Police say Holy Cross staff noticed red paint on…

A Ben Lomond man faces eight charges, three of which are felonies, after allegedly leading CHP officers on a car chase through Aptos Monday. Making…

The Hollister Police Department arrested a juvenile in connection to one of two recent threats made toward Marguerite Maze Middle School. The arrest…

The warming shelter on Lincoln St. in Salinas is set to open Monday, November 9. The center is opening earlier this year because organizers are ahead…

A counterfeit version of the prescription drug Alprazolam is possibly being sold on the streets of Santa Cruz County, according to the Santa Cruz…

The man most recently arrested in the killing of 4-year-old Jaelyn Zavala and Ramon Rendon faced a Santa Cruz County judge Tuesday morning. Marcos…

Salinas Police officers are investigating a shooting on Garner Avenue Monday evening. The department said a red or burgundy-colored SUV with two…

With strong El Nio predictions, emergency officials in San Benito County have been brainstorming a game plan to help get residents through major…

The Salinas community is mourning the loss of a teen shot and killed Sunday while riding his bike home. Residents have placed flowers and candles…

From closures to crashes, first responders and county road crews were busy on Monday morning. Rain caused localized flooding through South County.…

UPDATE 11/2/15 9:46 p.m.: A suspect wanted for a stabbing in King City is now in jail. The King City Police Department said Efrain Edward Castillo…

UPDATE 11/2/15 4:50 PM: PG&E said it has restored power to the Monterey Peninsula after an outage was reported at 3:15 p.m. Monday. Crews said…

La Polica de Salinas ha identificado al joven de 16 aos de edad quien fue baleado a muerte cerca de su casa el domingo en la noche. Investigadores…

Monterey County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on several local races. This November, it’s all about education. Voters will…

Twenty-one firearms, cocaine, heroin, prescription medications and 40 pounds of processed marijuana. That’s what Santa Cruz County detectives…

Un nuevo programa est dndoles a nios la oportunidad de aprender nuevas habilidades en los mbitos de ciencia y tecnologa. Cada semana estudiantes…

UPDATE 11/2/15 11:15 AM: Salinas police have identified the 16-year-old shot and killed Sunday as Juan Angel Perez. Police say he attended Everett…

UPDATE 11/2/2015 11:45 AM: Ironically, Monday’s rainy weather gave Caltrans the red light as they work to get Highway 17 ready for rain. Crews…

It’s been about a month since a hit and run crash sent a 62-year-old Watsonville man to the hospital. The driver that caused the crash drove…

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a double-fatal crash in the Watsonville area Sunday night. The call came in just after 6 p.m. that a…

Millions of people around the world and in Salinas gathered this weekend to celebrate the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. Ten…

Every year, thousands of people flock to downtown Santa Cruz for Halloween. Last year, 15,000 people visited the downtown. But because Halloween is…

“It’s that great vibe in the city where everyone can come dressed up and be whoever you want to be,” said Devon Keeler.…

The 20th annual Bailando con la Muerte which means dancing with the Dead was held inside the Hartnell College Art Gallery. Live entertainment and art…

About 20,000 people showed up in their costumes in downtown Santa Cruz Saturday night, for an event now being called the largest informal gathering…

A Prunedale man is facing several charges after Monterey County deputies say they found a meth lab inside his home for the second time in months.…

Pajaro Valley: 46 vs. St. Francis: 40 Monte Vista Christian: 50 vs. Christopher: 14 Alisal: 17 vs. Watsonville: 7 Pacific Grove: 38 vs. King City: 21…

Six men were sentenced for their role in importing 2,800 pounds of marijuana into the United States back in June. The district attorney’s…

As witches, super heroes and even a bottle of siracha take over Sacred Heart School in Salinas, parents are mentally preparing for a busy weekend.…

UPDATE: 4:20 10/30/15: Salinas Police arrested a man wanted for several felony charges after a six hour standoff Friday. Police and SWAT worked the…

Agentes de la Polica de Salinas han rodeado una casa y estn negociando para que se rinda un hombre quien se atrincher por las calles Park y West…

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has come under fire from the American Civil Liberties Union. Earlier this month, Sheriff Steve Bernal…

An investigation is underway Friday morning, after a Watsonville citizen had their car intentionally set on fire. Deputies say it happened yesterday…

Salinas police arrested a suspect wanted in connection to a carjacking in the area of Sanborn Road and McGowan Drive. A Salinas police officer was in…

Alguaciles del Condado de Monterey arrestaron a un campesino que intent apualar a un hombre mientras manejaba por la cuadra 300 de la carretera El…

Cada ao miles de personas van a celebrar Halloween en el centro de Santa Cruz. Este ao ms de 100 oficiales del Departamento de Polica de Santa Cruz…