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Talk to most people in Chinatown, and they’ll tell you it’s a community. But it’s a community that’s dwindling. On Monday,…

King City Mayor Rob Cullen confirms Police Chief Ron Forgue was fired Tuesday. During an interview, Cullen said Forgue was terminated without cause.…

A slo das de ser extraditado de Mxico, Marcos Robles entr a una sala de corte en Santa Cruz el lunes por la maana, esposado y enfrentando dos cargos…

On Tuesday night, Salinas police officers attempted to stop a gray Nissan Altima for a vehicle code violation. The driver, 25-year-old Antonio Zavala…

As the search for a suspect wanted in a deadly shooting in Salinas continues, News Channel 5 is learning Brad “Nicholas” Azcona, 23, may…

Oficiales de Marina dijeron haber arrestado a un hombre por robar marihuana medicinal. Investigadores dijeron que Ricardo Antonio Lpez- Campos, 27,…

One person suffered minor injuries after an Amtrak train and big rig collided at Highway 101 and Spence Road near Salinas Monday night, according to…

One Central Coast city is inching closer to breaking the highest number of homicides seen in one year. Another deadly shooting on Saturday night tied…

It’s been almost three months since Maddy Middleton was found dead outside of her Santa Cruz home. Monday October 5, 2015 would have been her…

Over the years, the monarch butterfly population has dwindled. Now Pacific Grove’s Museum of Natural History reports that monarchs are making a…

Seaside Police arrested Steven Boyd Friday night for allegedly stabbing someone. Police responded to reports of a stabbing on the 1100 block of…

UPDATE 10/26/15 10:47 a.m.: Salinas Police have identified the man gunned down Saturday night as 29-year-old Abelino Martinez Jr. The shooting was…

La Polica de Salinas ha empatado su rcord de 29 homicidios en un slo ao en la ciudad. Oficiales dijeron haber respondido a reportes de una balacera…

Palma: 35 vs Christopher: 14 Salinas: 39 vs Hollister: 16 Pitman: 34 vs North Salinas: 13 Stevenson: 34 vs Greenfield: 10 King City: 41 vs Marina: 26…

Watsonville Police and the FBI announced Saturday morning that a man has been extradited from Mexico for his role in a shooting that left a…

La Polica de Watsonville y el FBI anunci el sbado en la maana que un hombre ha sido extradito de Mxico por su participacin en una balacera que dej a…

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said there’s more than 2,000 DUI cases in the county every year. Many involve serious…

Last week, a potential shooting at Hartnell College was prevented by Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies. 56-year-old Hartnell College Student…

Youth violence is taking the spotlight in South Monterey County, as parents get a lesson in gangs and the warning signs. Local law enforcement…

Local and state leaders met with South Monterey County residents at Soledad High School Friday to discuss local concerns over gang crime and public…

Twelve people were arrested during a two-day operation May 28 and 29, 2014, four were cited for displaying license numbers that were bogus or did not…

The Bay Area continues to rank number one in hottest housing markets. We’ve seen home buyers priced out and move south towards the Central…

Effective Thursday, a new amnesty program in California is helping residents who can’t afford to pay spiraling traffic tickets and court fees.…

La Polica de Salinas dijo que un hombre de 47 aos de edad muri el jueves en la noche tras ser baleado varias veces en la interseccin de North Hebbron…

One man is dead after a shooting incident in Salinas on Thursday night, which marks the 28th homicide this year. It happened just before 10:00 p.m.…

Un estudiante de Salinas High School fue arrestado tras publicar una amenaza en Twitter sobre una balacera en el centro educativo. La polica de…

A person was trapped under a tree at Whaler’s Cove in Point Lobos Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Crews said ten firefighters…

It has been 60 years since James Dean passed away. The actor, cultural icon and car enthusiast passed away in a car wreck on September 30, 1955,…

UPDATE 9/30/15 4:30 p.m.: A local winemaker is embarking on a grape game changer by creating a new blend that’s unique to California. His plan…

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health is warning the public and pets to avoid the water in the lower San Lorenzo River Lagoon area because of…

UPDATE 10/1/15 5:18 p.m.: The California Highway Patrol has identified both drivers involved in a deadly crash Thursday morning. Officers said Robert…

Dos residentes de King City fueron arrestado el mircoles en la noche durante una redad de varias agencias policiacas del sur del Condado de Monterey.…

Water conservation efforts across California are paying off. According to the State Water Resources Control Board, it’s newest numbers released…

Date: September 17, 2015Location: Monterey, CAPosition: News Operations Manager NPG of Monterey-Salinas, CA LLC., a cluster of television stations…

UPDATE 10/1/15 1:02 p.m.: Salinas Police said a suspicious device was deemed not to be a threat after it was located near the Amtrak Station Thursday…

This year has been a violent year in Salinas with 27 homicides so far. But it was a triple homicide on Monday that shocked the community. Youth…

Two King City residents were arrested Wednesday night during a sweep by the Southern Monterey County Violence Suppression Collaboration after search…

An anonymous tip led authorities to a chop shop in Santa Cruz county that had over a dozen stolen motorcycles, trucks, cars and a trailer. At 9 a.m.…

2015 is beginning to look a lot like 2009 in the city of Salinas when it comes to homicides. With a triple homicide on Monday, that brings the total…

Salinas Police said detectives have identified a suspect in the killing of a 44-year-old man in Chinatown last week. They said the same man is a…

A student from Salinas High School is in custody following a threatening tweet about shooting the high school. Several students brought up the tweet…

Pretty soon, ‘swiping’ will be so 2014. But there’s still a lot of confusion over these new “chip cards.” They’re…

La Polica de Salinas ha identificado al sospechoso que acusan del ms reciente homicidio en el barrio chino de la ciudad y como una persona de inters…

Watsonville Fire said a small brush fire started around 2:36 am Wednesday morning at Ramsey Park and spread to the soccer complex. Crews said the…

UPDATE 9/30/15 4:52 p.m.: Police are investigating a robbery in South Salinas, after the suspect was stopped by several people who chased him down.…

There’s been another homicide in Salinas, which brings the total to 22 so far in 2015. The latest victim was a sophomore football player at…

UPDATE 9/30/15 11:39 p.m.: Investigators with Santa Clara County said they’ve identified the man accused of stabbing another man to death at a…

Watsonville is taking an innovative approach to dealing with teen crime on the rise. Danny Contreras did 12 years in state prison and now he’s…

UPDATE 9/29/15 1 6:00 pm: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a man accused of threatening a shooting at Hartnell College is still being…

Salinas has seen 27 homicides in 2015 so far. Those cases take top priority and because of that, department resources are being stretched. According…