City leaders vote to increase sewage rates in Pacific Grove
City officials in Pacific Grove have voted to increase sewage rates to help pay for a 10-year plan to fix the city’s failing system. Protesters…
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Keeping livestock safe during California Rodeo Salinas
While medical care may be voluntary for the competitors, at the California Rodeo Salinas, if an animal gets hurt, they get medical attention right…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Wanted man driving a food truck leads multiple agencies on a chase
UPDATE 7/16/15 1:55 p.m.: Seaside Police confirm the food truck suspect’s name is Ricardo Carranza, 27, of Salinas. Officers with Seaside…
Continue ReadingSalinas hottest housing market in Monterey County
There’s a housing market boom in Salinas. “The hottest market, hands down, is Salinas,” said Kevin Stone with the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingSearch underway for escaped inmate in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Deputies are looking for an inmate who escaped the main jail Thursday. Deputies say William Yvon, 25, was discovered missing from an…
Continue Reading13 Questions for New King City Police Chief Ron Forgue
Ronald Forgue spent 29 years with the Chicago Police Department before taking over June 22nd as the top cop of King City, population 13,211. Forgue…
Continue ReadingDrought affecting stock contractors at Rodeo
Any stock contractor at the California Rodeo Salinas knows healthy livestock is your bread and butter. If an animal can’t perform well, the…
Continue ReadingShowers run dry at California state beaches
If you tried to rinse off at the outdoor showers on any state beach on Wednesday, you were out of luck. The California State Parks Department…
Continue ReadingAutoridades buscan a recluso que escap de crcel del condado de Santa Cruz
Alguaciles del condado de Santa Cruz buscan a William Yvon, un recluso quien escap de la crcel principal del condado el jueves por la maana.…
Continue ReadingMore arrests after gang investigations in Castroville
Four Castroville men were arrested Wednesday night during a crime sweep by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. This comes after an increase…
Continue ReadingCar hits pole, prompting closure of San Miguel Canyon Road
San Miguel Canyon Road in Watsonville is closed after a vehicle hit a power pole east of Laguna Vista Drive,Wednesday night. The closure may take all…
Continue ReadingSVMH ER doctor competing in California Rodeo Salinas
There are dozens of first responders on the California Rodeo Salinas grounds to tend to any emergencies that could happen. One of them is…
Continue ReadingShooting investigation in Watsonville Thursday morning
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a home in the 300 block of Manfre Rd. Thursday morning. Investigators…
Continue ReadingTwo men arrested and accused of armed robbery at Papa Chevo’s in Seaside
Two men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery at Papa Chevo’s Restaurant in Seaside on June 14, according to…
Continue ReadingHollister couple arrested for alleged sexual assault at daycare facility
UPDATE 7/16/15: Josephina Ramirez has been running an in-home day care facility in Hollister since 1995. It all came to an end when police said they…
Continue ReadingFirst responders ready to jump into action during Rodeo
The men and women who compete in the California Rodeo Salinas are top notch athletes, but there’s always a chance they could get hurt.…
Continue ReadingArrestan esposo de duea de guardera en Hollister por abuso sexual de nios
Segn la polica de Hollister el esposo de la duea de una guardera Josefina Ramirez Family Daycare ubicada por Howard Court ha sido arrestado por…
Continue ReadingEmergency response to Highway 101 overpass, lanes open
UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened on Highway 101, according to CHP. PREVIOUS STORY: Traffic is backed up on Highway 101 in Salinas at Sanborn Rd.…
Continue ReadingWatsonville gang member arrested for two incidents in less than a week, police say
A Watsonville gang member and two female juveniles were arrested Tuesday afternoon after an officer spotted a stolen mini-van on Capitola Rd., police…
Continue ReadingMonterey promotes interim police chief to permanent position
Monterey has named its next police chief following a public recruitment process, competitive screening and interview process. Interim Police Chief…
Continue ReadingFire hydrant crash prompts detour in Salinas Wednesday
UPDATE 7/15/15 12:00 p.m.: Salinas Police said Boronda is back open after crews were able to clear the crash. UPDATE 7/15/15 11:42 a.m.: Salinas…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas ground crews prep for big events
It’s not just the performers and athletes who spend countless hours getting ready for Big Week. It also takes a dedicated crew to prepare the…
Continue ReadingSalinas Rodeo holds special event for kids with disabilities
There was a big treat for some kids at the California Rodeo Salinas this week as they got to not only go to a carnival, but they got to do it with…
Continue ReadingCoyote attacks on animals in Capitola prompts warning
The drought is being blamed for some unusual problems in Capitola. Police said coyotes are moving into the city looking for water and food and…
Continue ReadingMonterey County investigators crack down on crime in Castroville
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies said criminal gang activity is on the rise in Castroville. To combat that crime the department recently…
Continue ReadingEighteen arrests following gang investigations in Castroville
Eighteen people were arrested during a three day directed enforcement period in Castroville after an increase in criminal activity by criminal street…
Continue ReadingWater safety on the minds of adults after recent tragedies
Water safety is at the forefront of a lot of parents’ minds this week, especially because of recent events in our area. This week a toddler…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas new ad campaign
The California Rodeo Salinas is still two days away but there’s a already a lot that has been going on behind the scenes. One of those things…
Continue Reading6-year-old boy nearly drowns at Santa Cruz resort, deputies say
A 6-year-old boy nearly drowned at a resort in Santa Cruz Tuesday afternoon, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said…
Continue ReadingRodeo officials: Get your PBR tickets now!
Big Week is here with the 105th California Rodeo Salinas back in town. Rodeo officials say you better hurry if you want to get tickets to one of the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas Hall of Fame fundraiser
The Hall of Fame has become a special part of the California Rodeo Salinas since its 100 year anniversary in 2010. There are currently 37 members…
Continue ReadingMonterey Municipal Beach bacteria advisory issued
A high bacteria advisory has been issued for Monterey Municipal Beach due to high levels found in water samples, according to the Monterey County…
Continue ReadingHit-and-run crash leads officers to stolen loaded rifle, police say
A hit and run crash on Saturday led officers to investigate an area nearby where the suspect had allegedly thrown a stolen loaded rifle, according to…
Continue ReadingAptos man arrested for allegedly running an illegal medical marijuana dispensary
An illegal marijuana dispensary was discovered inside a bar in Aptos last week, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.…
Continue ReadingCentral Coast drivers deal with rising gas prices
State gas prices are on the rise this week. Some parts of California could even see a 50 cent increase as refinery issues and a lack of crude oil are…
Continue ReadingMore Salinas police officers on patrol with body cameras
More police body cameras are now out on the streets of Salinas. That’s partly because more Salinas police officers are back on patrol, after…
Continue ReadingKing City P.D. hiring six more officers
The new police chief of King City, Ron Forgue, is making good on his word, saying fighting gangs is a top priority. On Monday, it was announced the…
Continue ReadingDeputies looking for bank robbers in Felton
Two men are on the run after robbing a bank in Felton Monday afternoon, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded…
Continue ReadingMan shot with children in the car, drives to Salinas Fire Dept. for help
Salinas Police said a man was shot at while he was in his car on the 1500 block of 1st Avenue Monday. Officers said his 10-month old son and…
Continue ReadingMuere nio ahogado en Watsonville
Un nio de un ao y medio muri ahogado el lunes por la tarde en unabaera de hidromasaje en el parque Koa Campgrounds en Watsonville. Segn fuentes,…
Continue ReadingBalean hombre con nios en el auto en Salinas
En Salinas alguien le disparo a un hombre que viajaba en un auto junto con su bebe de diez meses y su hija de seis aos. El hombre fue baleado por lo…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Brush fire at Pogonip Park contained Monday afternoon
UPDATE 7/13/15 2:26 p.m.: Cal Fire Felton crews said the brush fire at Pogonip Park was contained at 2:03 p.m. Firefighters battled about three acres…
Continue ReadingMs oficiales de Salinas ponen a prueba cmaras corporales
Ms cmaras corporales estn grabando interacciones entre agentes y la comunidad de Salinas. Por primera vez ms oficiales estn poniendo a prueba esas…
Continue ReadingFour arrested during burglary investigation at Hollister apartment
Four people were arrested during a search inside an apartment in relation to a recent burglary in Hollister, according to police. Police said the…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Santa Cruz County investigators ID teen killed in Boulder Creek OIS
UPDATE 7/13/15 12:18 p.m.: On Monday, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office identified the teen killed after pointing a rifle at deputies last…
Continue ReadingHighly competitive housing market in Santa Cruz County
The phrase “Home Sweet Home” is leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of potential home buyers. There’s too high of a demand, with a…
Continue ReadingPolice cleared of charges in Mi Pueblo officer-involved shooting, report released
More than a year after Osmar Hernandez was shot and killed by police outside a grocery store in Salinas, the Monterey County District…
Continue ReadingButane honey oil and marijuana plant bust at San Miguel home
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a San Miguel man Saturday for a large amount of marijuana plants and tools used to manufacture…
Continue ReadingDrought causes shutdown of showers at California State beaches
The effects of California’s drought is striking again. Starting this week beach-goers will not be able to hit the showers at California State…
Continue ReadingDeputies: Man with prosthetic arm accidentally catches trigger, shoots himself at gun range
Just before 4 p.m. Sunday, Monterey County sheriff deputies responded to a gunshot wound victim at the Laguna Seca Rifle and Pistol Range. A man had…
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