Four arrested for allegedly burglarizing cars in Morgan Hill Tuesday
Three cars were burglarized on Longview Dr. in Morgan Hill early Tuesday morning, according to police. Officers said they were dispatched to the area…
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Shots fired on River Dr. in King City Tuesday afternoon, police say
King City Police said officers were dispatched to the area of River Drive for reports of numerous shots fired Tuesday night. No one was hurt but…
Continue Reading89-year-old man killed in ATV crash in Carmel
An 89-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon during a crash on an ATV on private property in Carmel, according to California Highway Patrol. Officers…
Continue Reading67-year-old man flips car several times, crashes into building in Salinas
A 67-year-old man is alive after a bad crash into a medical building at Natividad and E. Alvin Wednesday afternoon, police said. Police said the man…
Continue ReadingKing City Police Chief outlines blueprint for department’s future
The King City Police Chief delivered his State of the Police Department address Tuesday night. Chief Ron Forgue gave an update on he progress that…
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parts of the county. the ban will last a year. the oridnance is expected to but the supervisors time to come up with a plan on how to regulate these…
Continue ReadingPolica provee ms informacin sobre asesinato de Madyson Middleton
El lunes en la noche el jefe de polica de Santa Cruz confirmo que haban encontrado el cadver de Madyson Middleton, la nia de 8 aos que desapareci el…
Continue ReadingWoman accused of driving into three people in Salinas’ Chinatown Tuesday
An alleged DUI driver lost control of her car and crashed into three people in Salinas’ Chinatown Tuesday morning, according to police.…
Continue ReadingMan robbed at knife point Monday morning in Watsonville
Watsonville Police are investigating an armed robbery case that happened in the 100 block of Union St. just after midnight Monday. Police said a…
Continue ReadingComunidad y amigas de Maddy Middleton reaccionan ante la muerte de la nia de 8 aos
La comunidad de Santa Cruz, est de luto por la muerte de Maddy Middletton de ocho aos de edad. “Es terrible. Una de las peores cosas…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz all-inclusive playground project holds public meeting
When completed it will be the first all-inclusive playground in Santa Cruz County and Sunday parents and kids were able to give input on what they…
Continue ReadingHot temperatures predicted through Thursday along Central Coast
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement of high temperatures in the upper 80’s along the coast and inland areas with…
Continue ReadingChild killed during crash in Hollister Monday afternoon
A juvenile bicyclist has died after a crash involving a bus in Hollister. According to the Hollister Police Department, it happened around 4:05 p.m.…
Continue ReadingDetectives de Santa Cruz creen que encontraron cadver de Madyson Middleton
El lunes en la noche el jefe de polica de Santa Cruz dijo durante una conferencia de prensa que creen que encontraron el cadver Madyson Middleton en…
Continue ReadingSearch for Madyson Middleton: The first 24 hours
As time ticks by many in the Santa Cruz community are hoping Madyson Middleton is found soon. “We did have a specialized K-9 unit and they…
Continue ReadingMuere ciclista despues de colisin con autobus en Hollister
El lunes a las cuatro de la tarde hubo un accidente entre un autobs y un ciclista en Hollister, segn autoridades ese joven muri. El accidente ocurri…
Continue ReadingWarning signs will stay up as E. Coli testing continues at Cowell Beach
UPDATE 7/27/15 2:45p.m.: According to the Santa Cruz County Water Resources division, more testing will be done Monday or Tuesday. The Cowell Beach…
Continue ReadingScotts Valley police seek man for indecent exposure
Scotts Valley police released two different composite sketches of a suspect who allegedly exposed himself to three young girls earlier this week. The…
Continue ReadingUnsafe levels of E. Coli at Cowell Beach
The Santa Cruz County Health Department issued a health warning Saturday at Cowell Beach. The Health Department found unsafe levels of E-Coli during…
Continue ReadingMonterey to start using smart phones to issue parking tickets starting Saturday Aug. 1
The City of Monterey Parking Division will start using smart phones to issue parking tickets beginning Saturday August 1st. Samsung smart phones with…
Continue ReadingFAA meets with Santa Cruz County leaders over flight path concerns
Fed up with big planes rattling their neighborhoods, on Friday night Santa Cruz County leaders and residents met with the Federal Aviation…
Continue ReadingMST route changes and additions effective Saturday: new route to San Jose Airport
Monterey-Salinas Transit will have many route changes and a few additions beginning Saturday August 1st. One new route will connect to the San Jose…
Continue ReadingDeputies find abandoned car near Greenfield, end up with marijuana and rifle
A Soledad man was arrested for possession ammunition and assault rifle with a “high capacity magazine” early Saturday morning. The…
Continue ReadingArmed robbery at Mountain Mikes Pizza in Salinas, police seek 2 men
Salinas police officers are looking for two men who robbed a Mountain Mikes Pizza Saturday morning. Just before noon, two masked men entered the…
Continue ReadingSalinas youth soccer team advances to national finals in Oklahoma
A Salinas soccer team playing for the win at the National Youth Soccer Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma is advancing ahead to the final round. The El…
Continue ReadingPolice chase suspects in Marina neighborhood on Friday
UPDATE 7/24/15 4:25 p.m.: Two men, including one wanted for felony warrants, led police on a chase Friday afternoon in Marina, police said. Officers…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Cat tests positive for bat rabies in Monterey
UPDATE 7/24/15: A rabid cat recently reported in Monterey tested positive for bat rabies this week, according to the Monterey County Health…
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Continue ReadingUPDATE: Illegal marijuana grow investigated in San Benito County
UPDATE 7/24/15 3:33 p.m.: The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said the initial investigation into a large-scale illegal marijuana…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl 50 business hits Santa Cruz
It may be more than seven months away, but the countdown to Super Bowl 50 has begun on the Central Coast. Businesses and hotels in Santa Cruz are…
Continue ReadingSeveral search warrants served in Monterey County on ‘extremely dangerous’ suspects
Several search warrants were served by Salinas Police early Friday morning as part of an investigation that’s been going on for several weeks,…
Continue ReadingCity looking to ease parking problems in Santa Cruz
Finding a parking spot in downtown Santa Cruz is easier said than done. After enough complaints the city is trying to do something about it. A…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Local crews head out to fight fast-moving wildfire in Napa County
UPDATE 7/23/15 9:44 a.m.: One strike team and one local government team have left the Central Coast to help fight the Wragg Fire, according to fire…
Continue ReadingLocal fire crews battling Wragg Fire near Napa
According to new information from Cal Fire, the Wragg Fire burning in Napa and Solano counties has grown to 6,900 acres. Of the 1,300 fire personnel…
Continue ReadingU.S. Dept. of Justice meets with Salinas residents about police
The U.S. Department of Justice was in Salinas Thursday to listen to the community’s concerns about the police department.The DOJ’s…
Continue ReadingSpecial Report: New technology keeping kids safe at Central Coast schools
Heading into August and a new school year, some Central Coast schools might look a little different. Some people have been enjoying the break, but…
Continue ReadingEncuentran miles de plantas de marihuana en cultivo de maiz en Hollister
Agentes de varias agencias del Condado de San Benito confiscaron entre 70 mil y 80 mil plantas de marihuana en una propiedad en Hollister. Dicen que…
Continue ReadingSkaters arruinan propiedad de la ciudad de Hollister, segn la polica
Autoridades de Hollister dicen que nios y jvenes en patinetas han causado daos a la propiedad de la ciudad en el lugar donde se lleva acabo el…
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As a Storm Ready Certified weather team, NewsChannel 5’s meteorologists want you to know what’s coming and what it means for you. We know…
Continue ReadingFishing industry expands in Monterey Bay
Petrale sole, rock cod and much more. If those are some of your favorite choices on a dinner menu, we have good news. A lot will now be locally…
Continue ReadingLocal cabbies concerned about drivers claiming to operate under Uber name in Monterey
Transportation start-up Uber is getting some push back, this time on the Central Coast. Some local taxi drivers are joining the long list of those…
Continue ReadingSanta Cruz’s hot housing market leads to skyrocketing rents
The hot real estate market on the Central Coast may be great for buyers. But it has its serious downsides. That’s especially true in Santa Cruz…
Continue ReadingWhy is the water so blue in the Monterey Bay?
Maybe you’ve noticed that the Monterey Bay has an eye catching turquoise color to it over the last few days. It turns out, some small…
Continue ReadingLocal company teams up with big name brand to offer grocery delivery
A Central Coast company is teaming up with a big name brand to offer grocery delivery services. Amazon Fresh, Instacart, Peapod, all leaders in the…
Continue ReadingPolice crack down on skateboarders at Hollister Farmers Market
The Hollister Farmers Market on San Benito Street is a big draw for the community every Wednesday night. But police said skateboarders and bikers in…
Continue ReadingAbandonan perrito en callejn en Salinas
El SPCA para el Condado de Monterey est ofreciendo una recompensa de $1,000 por informacin que los ayude arrestar a la persona que abandono un…
Continue ReadingTaxistas de Monterey piden que ciudad imponga ms regulaciones sobre conductores de Uber
Taxistas de Monterey le piden a la ciudad que tome medidas contra conductores de Uber. El martes, miembros del concilio de Monterey escucharon del…
Continue ReadingArrest made in Watsonville jewelry store robbery
Watsonville police arrested a man for robbing a Don Roberto Jewelers on Main Street Tuesday. Police said a nearby business reported sound of broken…
Continue ReadingScotts Valley man accused of having sex with a boy he met on Grindr
A Scotts Valley man has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy he met on a website for gay men called…
Continue ReadingMorgan Hill uses Cal Fire inmate crews to help in public works projects
How to get things done when the budget is tight, is a challenge many cities face on the Central Coast. For the first time ever, Morgan Hill is…
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